Disclaimer: The characters and locations in this fic belong solely the genius that is JK Rowling. I am making no profit from this story.
Previously:
"Harry, are you alright," asked Hermione.
Harry kept quiet until he said, "I can't lose any more people Mione. I just keep thinking, these are my parents and godfathers. Alive and happy. I have to keep them alive. I have to."
Hermione held him as the day's events finally took effect on Harry while Draco watched sadly. They would finish off Voldemort.
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Chapter 4: First Day
The next morning Harry awoke to Teddy's cries. Groggily he went over to the crib and picked him up. He then headed down to get Teddy some breakfast.
Soon they were joined by Draco and Hermione who were both already set for the first day of class. Hermione finished feeding Teddy while Harry prepared for class.
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They entered the great hall early. Only 5 other students were there. One of who was Lily. Right away she joined them and handed them their schedules.
Hermione had first hour free. Then Potions, Transfigurations, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Arithmancy, lunch, Herbology, Charms, Ancient Runes, and History of Magic.
Harry had Defense Against the Dark Arts, Potions, Transfigurations, free hour, Care of Magical Creatures, lunch, Herbology, Charms, Divination, and History of Magic.
Draco had Defense Against the Dark Arts, free hour, Transfigurations, Potions, Ancient Runes, lunch, Herbology, Charms, Divination, and History of Magic.
The 3 worked out a schedule for Teddy as well. He would stay with Hermione during first hour, since DADA could be dangerous. Then Draco would take him while the other 2 were in potions. The baby would then join them in Transfigurations. Then Harry would take him during fourth hour. Then Teddy would go with Draco to Ancient Runes. The rest of the day Harry would take him.
"I'm not sure Teddy should be in Herbology with us. Some of those plants are dangerous," said Harry.
Having heard Harry's worry Lily said, "I can take Teddy that hour. I have my free hour then. So I'd be happy to watch him for you."
"I don't-"
"We'd really appreciate that. Thank you Lily," said Hermione cutting off Harry's protests.
Draco chuckled at Harry's indignant look.
"It's a good idea Harry," he said.
"What's a good idea doll," startled the voice of Sirius.
He quickly took a seat next to Draco and put an arm around Draco's shoulders. Draco scooted closer to Harry, trying to put some space between himself and Sirius.
"Lily's helping us out with Teddy by taking him after lunch," answered Draco stiffly.
Harry laughed at Draco. Looks like Dray has an admirer he thought.
The other three marauders soon appeared. Remus took a seat on Harry's other side while James sat by Lily. Peter quickly sat by James.
"I can help with Teddy too," announced Sirius proudly.
He received 7 blank stares for that comment. Out of nowhere, everyone started laughing.
"What," asked Sirius while pouting and crossing his arms. Everyone laughed harder at his childish act.
"I appreciate the thought Sirius…. But it's ok. We only needed a sitter that hour," said Harry between laughs.
"Why not ask a house elf to watch the kid," asked Peter with a mouthful of eggs.
"Because he's my responsibility."
"Because house elves aren't slaves."
"Because Teddy is scared of them."
Answered Harry, Hermione, and Draco at once.
"What classes do you four have," asked Lily trying to change the subject.
From there, the conversations went smoothly.
Soon they all had to go to their classes.
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Harry's first DADA class was a drag. As all his previous teachers for that subject, they weren't very good. Luckily Harry and his friends didn't really need that class.
Potions was interesting. He had forgotten Severus was in that year. It was interesting seeing their stoic professor as a teen. He wasn't all that different personality wise. Severus kept curiously looking at Hermione and him throughout the class. Harry considered talking to him but thought it better to do it while the slytherin was alone.
Transfigurations was a bit hectic as Harry had to watch Teddy and pay attention to the professor. Luckily Teddy was a pretty quiet baby. He talked to himself most of the time so the class went by smoothly.
Harry spent his free hour with Teddy just playing and thinking about what to do next. He had to talk to Hermione and Draco.
Care of magical creatures was a bore. No one could teach it like Hagrid, who he had seen a couple times since their arrival.
During lunch Harry told Hermione and Draco to have lunch with him in their rooms. Once there he ordered lunch for them and prepared Teddy's bottle.
"We need to start destroying the hocruxes soon. But first we need to destroy the basilisk," started Harry.
"We just got here Harry. Shouldn't we settle in first?"
"I agree with Harry, Mione. The quicker we end this war the better. We can settle in after," stated Draco.
"I was thinking of going down to the chamber tomorrow. I don't think all 3 of us need to go but I do need one of you. Hermione would be best since you were there last time."
"We need a chess player too remember? Neither you or I are as good as Ron was. Draco is. So let him go with you," said Hermione.
"But-"
"Harry, you need Draco. I didn't really do anything that time. I know you wish we could relive that memory, but we can't. This isn't about betraying Ron. This is about destroying Voldemort."
Harry kept quiet a few seconds while feeding Teddy.
"You're right Mione. I guess letting go is harder than I thought."
"You don't need to let go. Just move on while you keep Ron in your heart," said Draco wisely.
"No more sentimental stuff, please Dray. We're men. Mione is supposed to be the mushy one."
The 3 laughed and continued planning how to kill the giant snake and how to get the first hocrux.
When the time came to hand Teddy over to Lily, Harry was very nervous. He hated leaving Teddy with anyone who wasn't Hermione or Draco.
"Harry, Teddy will be fine. It's just an hour," said Draco exasperatedly.
"Maybe herbology won't affect Teddy?"
"Harry, I promise he'll be fine," Lily said gently.
Grudgingly, Harry handed Teddy over to Lily while telling her where he'd be. That class was the longest hour of Harry's life. He couldn't concentrate for more than minutes at a time. When class ended, Harry practically ran to his rooms. Once he saw Teddy was fine, he relaxed. Harry hoped it wouldn't be so nerve wracking every day.
The rest of the day went by uneventfully. Harry thought it was a good first day. Teddy was easy to care for during classes. His only complaint was all the people who kept crowding him and Teddy. You would think they'd never seen a baby.
At dinner they went back to their rooms with 3 of the marauders and Lily. The marauders still had questions for the 3 time travelers.
"We demand to know why we can't trust Peter. He's been one of our best friends since our first year. Now we're supposed to distrust him just because you 3 say so," said Sirius.
Harry looked at Draco and Hermione in question.
"I told you that wasn't important," answered Harry.
"We've barely met you. How are we supposed to trust you over him," asked James.
"Peter cannot be trusted," snarled Harry.
"But why," shouted Sirius.
Losing his temper Harry shouts, "you want to know why? Fine! Because of that rat two of you die and one of you goes to Azkaban. Because of him, Voldemort returns. So you tell me if he's such a bloody good friend!"
Having said that, Harry stormed out of the room. Everyone but Hermione and Draco sat shocked.
"How," Lily asked quietly.
Hermione looked at Draco and then stood up.
"I'm going to see if Harry's ok," she announced and left the room.
"I don't think you need the details but what Harry said is true. Pettigrew betrays you. I'm guessing he's already a devoted follower of the dark."
"Why? Why would he do that," asks Remus.
"Who knows. But know one thing. There are 3 people Harry hates with every inch of his being. If push came to shove, Harry wouldn't hesitate to kill them. Pettigrew is one of them."
The other 4 people looked shocked.
"Don't look so shocked. We've survived a war. We've had to kill. We've seen our loved ones die while unable to do anything to stop it. So if just hearing about killing makes you nervous, you have no business wanting to fight in a war. Harry is a good hearted person, but war is different. He's a fierce protector and fighter. He'd do anything for those he cares for," said Draco strongly.
Everyone kept quiet until Harry and Hermione returned.
"Well, I hope what I said convinced you. If you have more questions, now is the time to ask. I hope now you'll believe us now," said Harry.
After more than 2 hours of questions everyone ate dinner. They continued talking but more about school work. Once dinner was over everyone bid their farewells.
"What a first day, huh guys," said Harry tiredly.
"Could've been worse."
"Well boys, time for bed. Tomorrow you 2 have a mission to do," said Hermione.
AN: Sorry for the wait. I wasn't feeling too well.
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