A/N- I Do Not Own Harry Potter

Chapter 3

"I wish we had got to met him," Ginny complained. She had come downstairs about ten minutes after Hadrian had left. After asking why Tonks was here, Harry had proceded to tell her about his encounter with Hadrian.

"Don't worry," Tonks said. "You'll meet him when school starts." She stuffed some of Mrs. Weasley's pancakes into her mouth. "These are really good Molly."

Mrs. Weasley smiled. "Thank you dear."

"When are we going to Diagon Alley?" Ginny asked.

"We'll go after lunch," Molly said. "Bill and Charlie should be back by then."

Harry smiled. "Perfect I can talk to Charlie then."

"What do you want to talk to Charlie about?" Ginny asked.

"About his job studying dragons." Harry opened picked up his supply list. "Seems bigger than usual."

"That's because you have a list that tells you everything you need for every class you can take," Tonks explained. "They send it that way so you don't have to wait for them to send you a list after you send in which classes you'd like."

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Dearest Hadrian,

I ask you if you have changed your mind. The Dark Lord would be most pleased if you would join him, and so would I. I have missed you, and still care for you. I ask that if you do not join the Dark Lord, please don't join Dumbledore either. For me, at the very least remain neutral, just as you did last time. I still love you Hadrian, even if you do not love me any more. I hope that one day you can forgive me.

Love,

B.

Hadrian looked at the letter in his hands. He felt the tear run down his cheek. Twenty-six years. Twenty-six years, and her still loved her. But he knew that he couldn't remain neutral anymore, and he remembered the test he had just given Harry.

Hadrian took a deep breath as he pulled out a sheet of parchment from his desk and began to write.

My Love,

My answer is the same as it was all those years ago. I will never join Lord Voldemort, he is a disgrace to Slytherin's noble house. I beg you to leave his service, but I know you will not. Unfortunately I can no longer remain neutral. I will fight against Voldemort, and you if I must. It breaks my heart that you and I must be on opposite sides. Know that I forgive you, as much as may hate what you have done with what I've taught you I could never stay mad at you. We both did what we thought was right, even if we disagreed. Know that I still love you, I never stopped loving you, and no matter what happens I will still love you. I pray we never have to face each other, but in war nothing is certain.

Love,

Hadrian.

Hadrian sealed his letter and sent it away with the owl that had delivered it.

He wiped the tears from his eyes. Then he turned back to preparing his lesson plans. Maybe they would help him forget the one woman he had turned his back on.

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Harry, Tonks and the Weasleys where walking down Diagon Alley. Ginny was talking with her mother and Bill. Hermione and Ron where arguing about Ron not finishing his summer homework yet. Tonks and Charlie where talking with Harry about his future career.

As it turned out Charlie would also be teaching at Hogwarts this year. Since he wasn't in Romania he needed a temporary job while he helped the order. He would be be teaching magizoology, while Hagrid continued with Care of Magical Creatures.

He was very happy to here that Harry was interested in being a draconologist, the official name for people who studied dragons.

"You'd have to undergo an apprenticeship with a licensed draconologist for three years," Charlie explained.

"What exactly do you do as an apprentice?" Harry asked.

"Same things you'd do as an licensed draconologist, just under supervision."

"Would he have to go to Romania?" Tonks asked.

Charlie shook his head. "Not necessarily. Britain has two species of native dragons you could study. The Romanian reserve just has dragons from all over the world to study, so it's the best place to go. If you don't mind me asking Harry, why do you want to study dragons?"

"It seems like it would be exciting work," Harry explained. "And I wouldn't have to fight dark wizards like aurors do."

"Don't knock aurors Harry, remember who'll be helping teach you," Tonks threatened.

Harry smiled. "Sorry Tonks."

"The reason I ask," Charlie continued, "is that there are other creatures out there that you could study. You might find something else you're interested in if you plan on taking the magizoology class."

"Really?"

"Yeah. I originally took the class because I wanted to work in the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. But I found that I was more interested in studying dragons. You might discover a creature you'd like to study other than dragons or decide that you'd like to work in the ministry."

Harry snorted. "Not after what they did to me last year."

"That why you don't want to be an auror anymore?" Tonks asked.

"Yea."

"Hey Bill!" Charlie yelled.

Bill looked over at his brother. "What." he walked over to them.

"Do you think you could get find out what Harry will inheret when he comes of age?" Charlie asked.

"Sure, I'll make a quick trip to Gringotts and get the information now. Harry can look at it tonight." Bill said. He quickly ran off.

"Charlie?" Harry asked. "What was that about?"

"I just realized, you don't know what your parents left you."

"What do you mean?"

"Of course," Tonks hit her forehead. "I never even thought about that."

"Will someone please tell me what's going on?" Harry pleaded.

"Your parents set up you trust vault when you where born. It's the only vault you have access too," Charlie explained. "I don't know how it works in the muggle world, but a wizards will is automatically carried out. Once you come of age, you will have access to it. Plus Sirius probably left you some things as well."

Harry stopped walking, Charlie didn't notice but Tonks did.

"Harry, you okay?" Tonks asked.

"Yea," Harry said. He looked over and watched the Weasleys walking ahead. "I know he was you cousin, but he was also my family. He and Remus where both like fathers to me. Losing Sirius, it's like I've lost my parents again."

Tonks hugged Harry. "I know it hurts. But I also know Sirius would want you to live your life." She stepped back and smiled at him. "Besides, someones gotta spawn the next generation of Marauders."

Harry chuckled. "Yea, I guess so."

Tonks put her arm around Harry's shoulder and began to steer him away. "Come on. We've gotta get you a few things for Hadrian's lessons."