Harry Potter and the Twist in Time
Chapter 3: The Question of Harry's Future
Dumbledore and the other order members Apparated into Hogsmeade. Harry started crying again, he didn't like the sensation of Apparition.
"Lets wonder up," commented Dumbledore.
With that they headed straight up to Hogwarts. They walked up to hogwarts together. Then made their way to the hospital wing.
When the group arrived Remus placed young Harry on one of the beds. Madam Pomphrey waved her wand and muttered some spells. After awhile, she stood back.
"He'll be fine," Pomphry replied to the others questioning looks, "he is very hungry and suffering from a mild cold. So apart from that all he needs is to be cleaned." With that she conjured up a bottle of warm milk and handed it to Harry. Harry sucked on the bottle greedily having not eaten for over 24 hours.
Taking Harry to Dumbledore's office, they cleaned him up with fresh nappy and clothes. After settling Harry in a crib in a side room off the office. Dumbledore conjured up more seats for the others.
"OK, now we need to decide about Harry's future, announced Dumbledore, "one thing for sure, is that he cannot be returned to his Aunt and Uncle's. He has no other living relatives. His Godfather Sirius Black is being charged with mass murder and looking at life in Azkaban," Dumbledore sighs, "which leaves us to the fact he has no one else to take custody without going through the adoption agency."
There was wailing coming from the next room. "Mummy!" screamed Harry, "Daddy!"
"Poor Harry," McGonagall sighs, "he is too young to understand that his parents are dead, let alone what happened."
"I'll settle him," Remus volunteers, "he knows me best." With that he gets up and leaves. Before he closes the door Fawkes the Pheonix flies in. "OK Fawkes, if you want to help come on in."
With that Remus walked over to the crib where Harry was still crying his head off. Fawkes flies over and perches himself at the head of the crib.
"Hello there Cub," cooes Remus, while picking up the still crying baby, "it's me Moony."
"Mooey?" says Harry calming down.
"That's right Cub," Remus said calmly, gently rocking Harry, "Mummy and Daddy have gone away. So a couple of friends and I are going to look after you for awhile."
In the meantime Fawkes started singing. A low but beautiful song. Which helped put Harry back to sleep. Remus puts Harry back into the crib. Noting, with much sadness, how much he really looks like his best friend James. With a sigh he returned to the office.
"How is he Remus?" Dumbledore questions.
"Missing his parents badly," Remus replies. 'He isn't the only one' Remus thinks. "But that is to be expected," Remus sighs.
"Yes, it takes a long while for young Harry to adjust. He's had a very distressing few days," comments Dumbledore. "In the meantime," continues Dumbledore, "he will have to stay here at Hogwarts, while I go to the Ministry and have them send out adoption papers and possibly a hearing. Also while I am at the Ministry I will also get the papers to charge the Dursleys for abandoning him."
"But who will take him in?" Asks Amelia Bones, "we would all love to take him in. But the question is who?"
"I'd love to take him in, as being one of James closest friends" Remus says, "however, I don't think the Ministry would allow it, because I am a werewolf."
"We would also love to take him," Alice Longbottom pipes up, "our son Neville was also born on the same day as Harry."
"I always wanted a child," McGonagall speaks up, "however never getting married I never had the chance."
"I think you all will be great guardians of Harry's," Dumbledore comments, while nodding his head. "I will put all of your names foreword to the list of possible guardians. But, we will have to see who they chose as a guardian."
"In the meantime," continues Dumbledore, "its getting late, so lets all go to bed. Remus do you want me to set up a bed for you in the room so you can stay."
Remus nods sadly.
With that they all parted ways. Planning to meet up with Dumbledore in two days time. After he has had a talk with the Ministry.
AN: Sorry it took so long. Took a while to come back from my beta reader because she has been sick. I hopefully be updating more often. The fourth chapter is already written. I just need it to come back from my friend. Hope you enjoyed it.
Fifespice βYes Harry is going to be adopted by a wizarding family. You will find out more in the next chapter. I haven't quite figured out who yet.
Little Morgsi β Those are very good suggestions. I am now very much considering one of them.
Black's Phoenix β No Harry is not going with the Wealsey's. I considered it at the beginning, but changed my mind.
Sesshy's Dark Angel β I haven't decided whether or not Remus is going to adopt but he is still going to play a major part in Harry's upbringing.
