Part 2

Five years later

Harry Potter woke when the sunshine hit his face. He sat up in his bed and stretched. He looked around at the room he was in. It took him a few seconds to realize where he was. Right he was with Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. Henderson had been his babysitter for as long as he could remember. She was a sweet old lady who treated Harry as one of her own grandchildren. He stayed with her two nights a month. When his uncle went on "business trips". That was his excuse, but Harry knew the truth. His Uncle Moony was a werewolf but no one could know. No one could know Harry's uncle was a wizard and that Harry was one too. If they found out they'd kill them or worse… the evil wizards and witches would find them.

Uncle Moony had told him all this after Harry managed to get himself away from some bullies and up onto the roof of the cafeteria at preschool. Uncle Moony had sat him down and told him everything. Harry had always known about the magic, Uncle Moony didn't hide it. But he had never told him the truth about his parents before that day. Harry had always known they were dead along with his Uncles Padfoot and Wormtail. Harry could not remember ever meeting them but he felt as if he knew them.

Every night Moony would tell him a bedtime story and then they would share one of Remus' memories of his friends and Harry's parents. Harry's favourite memory was the wedding of his parents'. He also loved the memories of Hogwarts. Harry sighed, he had missed the stories and memories last night. He was also worried that Uncle Moony would be badly hurt. He always looked so hurt after the full moons. Harry got his glasses and put on the slippers Mrs. Henderson had put by his bed. He stretched before heading downstairs. Mrs. Henderson was already in the kitchen. She smiled when she saw him.

"Good morning Harry dear", she said. "Did you sleep well?"

"Yes ma'am", Harry replied politely.

"Harry dear I have told you to just call me nan or Jessica."

"Sorry nan", Harry said and blushed. Mrs. Henderson just smiled.

"Eat your breakfast dear, your uncle will be by to pick you up soon."

Harry smiled brightly and sat down to eat breakfast. He noticed that Mr. Henderson had already left for work. He looked around the kitchen. It was small and cosy. Completely clean and everything in order. He sniggered a little. Uncle Moony's kitchen was just like this. Sometimes he wondered if Uncle Moony wasn't a woman in disguise. Harry had been at a friend's house once and his friend's dad was a single man… his kitchen was really messy. Harry ate his breakfast happily. Mrs. Henderson sat down to join him. They talked about this and that. Harry enjoyed the few nights he spent with his honorary grandparents. Mrs. Henderson always made sure he was properly fed but also had him help out around the house. Mr. Henderson showed him how to build things in his little shop in the garden. He had also taken Harry fishing a few times and even invited Remus and Harry to go camping with him and the grandchildren once. Harry loved both of them a lot. After breakfast he helped washing up and then went to wash himself and get dressed. When he returned down he helped Mrs. Henderson bake some cookies. Just as they came out of the oven there was a knock on the dear. Mrs. Henderson opened.

"Good morning Jessica", a tired voice said and Harry took off running.

"Uncle Moony!" he cheered and flung himself into his uncle's arms. Remus chuckled and hugged him close. Harry nuzzled his chest. He missed his uncle whenever they were apart. Remus chuckled and hugged him close. Then he ruffled Harry's hair and let him go. He took a hold of one of Harry's hands and accepted Harry's little bag with the other. Mrs. Henderson put a few cookies in a bag and sent them with them and gave each of them a kiss on the cheek and sent them on their way.


"Did you get really hurt Uncle Moony", Harry asked worriedly while they sat out in the garden eating cookies and drinking hot chocolate. It was chilly October day after all. But they enjoyed sitting there watching the leaves slowly fall to the ground. Harry was on Remus' lap and they had been reading a story since Remus owed Harry two stories and two memories. Remus kissed the messy hair gently.

"Just a little but I am okay now", he said gently.

"I wish I could help you like daddy and Paddy and Wormy did", Harry said and Remus hugged him close.

"Don't worry about me little one", Remus said. "You just worry about growing up and having fun while doing it. Oh and causing a little mischief now and then." Harry giggled. Remus raised his wand and looked around. This little house was a bit outside of the village and it was hidden by a small forest. No one could see them. He used his heightened senses to make sure no one was there. When he was sure they were alone he used his magic. The leaves turned into five animal shapes. A stag, a doe, a wolf, a dog and a rat. Harry laughed happily and jumped off Remus' lap to chase the animals. Remus smiled and created a small fawn as well. Harry laughed happily and played with the animals. Remus smiled as he watched them. He winced. His body still ached.

The wolf had been so upset last night. It had been the anniversary of the day it lost its pack and it had taken that out on Remus. Remus had been lucky to survive this one. He sighed. He had to keep it together. If he died Harry would have no one and no one would even know where he was or how to find him. Remus ran a hand through his hair which was already starting to turn a bit grey in places. Had it really been five years already? Harry was six years now so it must have been. He felt a single tear run down his cheek. He missed his friends and his sister dearly. At least he still had Harry and that was the only thing that kept him going.

Remus' days were about two things, working at the book store he had opened in town and making sure Harry was safe. Remus had put wards up all over the village to alert him of any magic used or magical creatures around. He had found this village by mistake when trying to get to another remote one. This one was not even on the maps he had found and it was perfect. No one would try to look for Harry here.

As a werewolf Remus was by law forced to go to the Ministry once a year and show that he still lived and assure that he hadn't hurt anyone but himself. He was usually forced to take veritaserum for that. But since his escape with Harry he had not been forced too. While in London he had sent a message to Dumbledore asking about it. Dumbledore had assured him he would not have to do it again until Harry could come out of hiding. What strings he had pulled Remus wasn't sure he wanted to know, but he had not returned to London since.

They lived a simple life, half magic, half muggle. It did not bother Remus. He had grown up with a wizard father and a muggle mother. Mrs. Henderson was one of his best customers and had offered to look after Harry whenever it was necessary. Remus being his own boss was the perfect thing because he could always claim to be on a business trip during full moons. He was a bit ashamed of the fact that he had used magic to buy the store but there had been no other way and Harry's safety came first. It always did and always would. He jumped when Harry climbed up on his lap and cuddled close.

"Cold", Harry said and Remus chuckled and got up, carrying the boy inside. They sat down on the sofa and in front of the fire. The leaf animals outside was scattered by the winds.


Remus cuddled Harry close as they sat in front of the fire wrapped up in a blanket. Harry had grabbed the pensive and brought it with them.

"What memory today little one", Remus asked gently. Harry thought for a moment.

"New one", he then said.

"A new one ey", Remus chuckled. "What about?"

"Something with Uncle Padfoot and daddy!"

"Hm… how about when Uncle Padfoot and Prongs had to have your mother saving them because they angered the giant squid?"

"Really!?" Harry asked and Remus chuckled and put the memory in the pensive. He held Harry close as they went down.


Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew sat near the Black Lake going over their transfiguration homework. Lily Evans and Alice Samuels were close to them going over some homework as well. Then two shadows fell over the two Marauders. Remus looked up and sighed. Above him he saw two black haired youths. One with messy hair and the other with longer hair. They both had grins that would rival that of the Cheshire Cat. They had their wands out and leaned on each other. Remus knew what that meant.

"What did you do now", he asked.

"Why Moony why do you think we have done anything", Sirius asked in an almost singsong voice.

"That dogish grin of yours", Remus said dryly. He knew that if he had seen wolfish grin then Sirius would have remarked about it being Remus that did that. "So I ask again: what did you do now?"

"Aw Moony you think so lowly of us", James said and sighed. "We have done nothing."

"Y-yet", Peter sniggered.

"Shut it Wormtail", Sirius said happily. "But Prongs is right. We haven't done anything."

"Yet", Peter said again.

"Shut it Wormtail. We haven't done anything."

"Yet."

"Wormtail."

"Sorry", Peter said and smiled at Remus who smiled back.

"So what are you going to do", Remus asked.

"We were going to hex Snivellus", James said. "But he is not outside."

"And why would you hex him today?" Remus asked.

"Because he called Prongs a prat, me a mutt, Peter a worm and you a beast", Sirius said happily but there was a dark look in his eyes.

"So instead you are going to hex Pete and I?" Remus asked, Peter squeaked and hid behind him. Remus could probably take them, he was the best duellist of their year. Peter was not.

"No of course not", James said and grinned. "But Barty on the other hand…" he nodded at Barty Crouch Jr. near the shore of the lake. Peter grinned widely but Remus looked hesitant.

"Uh Prongs the squid was there not long ago", he said.

"So?" Sirius said and rolled up his sleeve. "Come Masters of Mischief!"

"After you good sir", James said and bowed.

"Why thank you Captain."

"You are most welcome Co-captain."

"Me too!" Peter said and hurried to stand but Remus grabbed his robes and pulled him back down. Peter glared at him. Remus just gave him a knowing look. Sirius and James headed for the lake and Peter and Remus watched. James and Sirius let loose two jinxes. But when they were about to hit Crouch he tripped on something and fell onto his backside. The jinxes went above him and hit a trunk in the water. At least it looked like a trunk. When it suddenly shot up they could all see it was not a trunk but a tentacle.

"Oh shite", James swore and tried to run. As did Sirius but the angry squid got them. Remus and Peter scrambled to their feet to save their friends but Lily was faster. She ran to the shore and cast Stupefy and the squid dropped the two boys into the lake. Lily then used a charm to drag them to shore. Saving their sorry asses. Alice and Peter laughed while she yelled at them. Remus just smiled fondly. The Masters of Mischief indeed.


Harry laughed and giggled as they left the memory. Remus smiled and hugged him close. Harry started asking him questions about the squid and about everyone they had seen in the memory. Remus answered as many as he could. But just as he was about to tell him about why Lily yelled at her husband-to-be there was a loud crash outside. The alerts of the wards went off and Remus sprung to his feet. He put Harry down behind him and snuck up to the window. He blinked in confusion because what he saw outside was certainly not what he expected. Not in a million years.


TBC