Chapter .3.


July 15th 1998


"I am leaving now", Harry says to Ginny as she nurses Severus

"Ok. I will put Severus in his crib. So when you bring Remus, Tonks and Teddy here he is nowhere in sight", Ginny says

"We'll be upstairs", Bellatrix says picking up baby Thalia

"Good. We need to tell them before they see all of you. Make sure you set the monitor in their rooms", Harry says

"I will. Everything will be fine. Just go and we'll see you soon", Ginny says kissing him

"I'll see you hopefully within the next hour", Harry says kissing her back and kissing Severus's head

"Be careful", Ginny says

"Always", Harry says giving her another kiss

Harry walks out the door and apparates to outside the Leaky Cauldron. He walks in disguised and looks around finally spotting Remus, Tonks and Teddy he walks over there. After scanning the crowd to see if Remus bought anyone with him. Muttering a spell to check. It came up clean.

"Remus", Harry says, "What have I been keeping a secret all these years?"

"Who are you?" Remus asks

"It's me Harry", Harry says

"Your academics. You could easterly get O's in everything. But after the Dursley's, Ron jealousy and Hermione you stayed low", Remus replies, "Prove who you say you are", Remus says in a hard voice

"You taught me the Patronus charm in my third year. By using a Boggart. My Patronus is a stag", Harry replies,

"Harry!" Remus says getting up and hugging the man

"Good to see you too Remus. Hi Tonks", Harry says smiling at the Metamorphmagus

"Wotcher Harry", Tonks replies

"What's with the disguise Harry?" Remus asks as they take a seat

"I don't need people recognising me. Do you mind coming with me? It is easier to explain away from here", Harry says

"What is going on Harry? Are you in trouble?" Remus asks

"No. No trouble. Please trust me and come with me", Harry begs

"Ok Harry. Let's go sweetheart", Remus says helping Tonks up with Teddy

"How's Teddy?" Harry asks as they walk out of the Leaky Cauldron

"He's good. Would you like to hold him?" Tonks asks

"Later. Let's get going. We need to talk", Harry replies

"Where are we going?" Remus asks

"Take my hand and I will get us to the place. Trust me", Harry says offering both his hands, "Do you trust me?"

"We trust you Harry", Remus says, "Sweetheart take Harry's hand"

Remus takes Harry's left hand and Tonks his right and holding Teddy tightly.

"Alright. Lets go", Harry says apparting them to Godric's Hollow

"Where are we Harry?" Remus asks

"The outskirts of Godric's Hollow. This is where I built my mansion and others", Harry says gesturing to the mansion in front of them

"Wow Remus look at that", Tonks says looking at the mansion

"You did this Harry?" Remus asks shocked

"Yes. Now let's get inside. Ginny is waiting for us", Harry says leading them into the house

Harry shows them into the living room where Ginny was waiting for them.

"Wotcher Ginny", Tonks says

"Hi Remus, Tonks" Ginny says coming over to give them a hug

"This place is looks great", Tonks says looking around

"So this is where you disappeared too", Remus says

"Yes. But before you judge you have to know the whole story", Harry says

"What is the whole story Harry?" Remus asks taking a seat

That is when Severus lets out a cry from his room. Then Thalia lets out a cry.

"We have them", Bellatrix calls

"Are you sure you can handle two of them?" Ginny calls

"Positive just explain to them", Bellatrix calls back

"That's a baby", Tonks says excitedly with Teddy in her arms.

"Yes. Well two babies", Harry says

"Who was that?" Tonks asks

"It is a long story", Harry says with a sigh

"When did you get a baby? Well TWO babies. I saw you a couple of days ago and you didn't have a baby then. Neither did you Ginny", Remus says thinking hard

"I was raped last year. I didn't tell anyone but Harry a couple of days ago. I fell pregnant. Only Luna, Harry, Neville and you both know", Ginny says

"Oh Ginny", Tonks says hugging Ginny, "You should have told me"

"I was being protective", Ginny says, "And I was still in the shock stage"

"So that is one of the babies?" Tonks asks

"Yes", Ginny replies

"And the other one?" Remus asks

"Well two days ago. Ginny and I went to the hospital wing to see Madam Pomfrey about Professor Snape. When we heard a baby cry. We followed the cry into the storage room to find a baby on the floor and a potion bottle on the floor besides him", Harry explains

"What was the potion?" Remus asks

"It was a de-aging potion", Harry says

"Who de-aged themselves?" Tonks asks

"It was Professor Snape", Harry says

"You re-aged him didn't you?" Tonks asks

"I can't. It was permanent and it erases memories. In all sense of the world he is a baby again", Harry explains

"Why would he want to de-age himself?" Tonks asks

"He probably didn't. It was next to a killing potion. They looked the same and smelt the same. He probably wasn't in the right frame of mind. But I guess we will never know", Harry says shrugging

"So the other baby is Severus Snape?" Remus asks

"Yes. We have been taking care of him for the past few says", Harry says

"How old is he?" Tonks asks

"2 weeks old", Harry replies

"So young", Tonks murmurs

"Why have you kept this all secret?" Remus asks

"Because imagine if it got out that Severus Snape spy for the light de-aged himself. Imagine the people who would want to get custody of him", Harry says

"Death Eaters", Remus says nodding

"Exactly. And Ron wouldn't be happy about it either", Harry replies

"So what do we do now?" Tonks asks

"Would you know anyone who can help us adopt him?" Harry asks

"You're going to adopt Severus Snape", Tonks says shocked

"Yes", Harry says, "I feel like I owe him that. I saw his memories"

"I think I know who. To you remember Hestia Jones?" Remus asks

"Isn't she in the order?" Harry asks

"Yes. She is a social worker. And I bet she can keep a secret. She will probably help you from start to finish", Remus replies

"That's great. I'll write her a letter tomorrow and send it off. See if I can arrange a meeting", Harry says, "Now I have to tell you about the other people living here..."

Harry tells them about Bellatrix and everything but his leg. They are shocked.

"So your my cousin?" Tonks asks Harry

"I guess so. Your mothers father was my mothers father", Harry says

"Can we trust her?" Remus asks

"Trust me you can. So do you want to meet the babies?" Harry asks

"Yes!" Tonks says excitedly

"I'll be right back", Ginny says leaving the room

"How are you coping with this Harry?" Remus asks with concern

"With the help I am coping. I have been reading parenting books. I think I know most of what to do. We bought a lot of stuff yesterday for them", Harry says as Ginny enters the room with Thalia

Bellatrix had Severus The rest of the family had come down too

"Ahh they are so cute", Tonks cooed, "What's your girls name?"

"Thalia Grace Weasley she is 4 months old. She was born on March 1st", Ginny says

"She looks just like you", Tonks says smiling

"It is a very adult thing you both are doing taking on two newborns", Remus says

"They have us", Bellatrix says

"I still don't trust you", Remus says

"That is fine. I know I have done bad things. But I was being controlled. Let me make you feel easier. I Bellatrix Druella Black hereby swear that I will stay true to the light. I swear not to hurt Harry or any of his friends", Bellatrix says her wand glows with her promise

"We will be watching", Remus says

"This is Severus", Bellatrix says changing the subject back to the babies

"Would you like to hold her? Dora?" Ginny asks

"Of course. Harry do you want to take Teddy?" Tonks asks

"I'll hold Teddy", Harry says taking Teddy into his arms

Ginny hands Thalia to Tonks and Thalia cooed in her arms.

"She is beautiful. When we have a daughter Thalia can play with her", Tonks says

Remus looks a bit startled.

"An...", Remus stutters

"I would like more children. Come on tell me you don't want more children?" Tonks asks

"I want more. But should I risk it?" Remus asks

"It is worth it in the end Remus. Look at Harry and I we have two babies. We didn't plan on having them. But they DO bring great joy to us. Even if Thalia was born of rape", Ginny says taking Thalia back

"Do you want to hold Severus?" Bellatrix asks Tonks

"Yes. But Remus this is NOT over", Tonks says giving her husband a stern look

Bellatrix quickly hands over Severus.

"He is light", Tonks says

"I am feeding him so hopefully that will change", Ginny replies as she now was beginning to feed Thalia

"What are you feeding him?" Tonks asks

"I am breastfeeding him. Since I am already with Thalia", Ginny explains

"How many times did they keep you up last night?" Tonks asks rocking Severus slightly

"5 times. Teddy?" Harry asks

"4 times. He is sleeping better since he is 3 months old", Tonks replies

"Now I better introduce my family here. This is Sarai and Tom Evans. Tom is my Uncle and Sarai is a Faerie. And their five children Morgana who is 18, Balin who is 9, Aubrey and Audrey who are 6 and Nesmayallindra who is two", Harry says, "And these are my distant relatives Edward Evans and his wife Julie Evans and their twins Syren and Satas they are 4. They are born vampires"

Remus shakes their hands and introduces himself and his wife and son.

"Now I have something to give you", Harry says

"What is it?" Remus asks warily

Harry hands him the keys to the mansion across the road.

"What are these?" Remus asks taking the keys

"They are keys to the mansion across the road", Harry says smiling

"Harry we can't take this", Remus says trying to give the keys back

"Yes you can. The mansion is yours", Harry says, "Ginny and I want you in the area"

"Thank you Harry", Remus says

"What about telling everyone?" Tonks says, "They will want to visit us"

"Our mansion is warded. They can't see inside. We just won't go outside", Harry replies

"Are you ok with that?" Remus asks Ginny

"Yes. Until we can adopt Severus and add Harry as Thalia's father. This is the best option", Ginny says

"What about your parents?" Tonks asks

"They will understand when we tell them. I will write them a letter and tell them I'm ok. But not where I am", Ginny explains

"Make sure you do that", Remus says

"Oh one other thing Remus. That house is fully furnished. I made sure of it before I offed it to you", Harry says grinning

"Harry this is way too much", Remus says

"It's nothing you are my friend and a friend of my parents. You have helped me a great deal", Harry replies

"Ok then. We will move in this weekend. What about the other houses?" Remus asks

"I have built 9 other mansions. I don't know what I am going to do with them yet. But I am thinking. Do you want to see the Mansion? Ginny, Aunt Bella and the others can mind Teddy", Harry replies

"Is that alright with you Ginny?" Tonks asks

"Yes of course. Go. We will be fine", Ginny says

Tonks gives her Aunt Bellatrix Teddy who she smiles at. Julie comes and takes Severus.

Soon they are across the street at Remus's place.

"Wow", Tonks says looking around

The house was painted in light colours. The chairs were light brown.

"How many bedroom is this?" Remus asks

"55 bedroom, 25 bathrooms", Harry replies, "25 plus the nursery on the second, the master room is on the top floor and it has its own bathroom with a Spa, 25 on the First Floor, and 5 on the bottom floor. There is an office on the ground floor. There is also a basement that you can lock yourself in on a night of the full moon. I used Wizarding space to make it like a big back yard "

"Thank you Harry this is more then we could ever dreamed of", Remus says

"Did you buy all the furniture?" Tonks asks

"Everything but the nursery. That I though you can do yourself", Harry replies

They spend another two hours together going over the mansion and showing them Harry's mansion and what he was working on before Remus and Tonks had to get going. They quickly say goodbye.

"I will write Mum now", Ginny says

"Write to the order instead. They are probably gathering as we speak", Harry replies

"Alright. Hopefully they will stop looking for us", Ginny says

"Unlikely. I will write Hestia Jones tomorrow and set up a meeting", Harry says Severus in his arms

Thalia was in the bouncer.

"I hope Mum and Dad will understand", Ginny says writing the letter

"They will in time", Harry replies putting an arm around Ginny

"I hope"


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