Harry was anxious to leave for China. He had liked school and loved quidditch but never been like this. School he was anxious in part just to be out of that house for ten months. But he was now so excited. Charms was always his favourite class and he couldn't wait to sink his teeth into it. He once considered teaching and perhaps Albus may actually retire one day. But this job could be more then two years if he chose. And quidditch of course. Bill and Charlie both had to smile as they watched. He looked like a child at Christmas with the plans. Bill knew he had been the same when fresh out of school he went to Istanbul. Cairo was the third one he worked but longest as it was the first he led. He was reluctant even with the war to hand it over to someone else. He knew he had been right though.

The day before they took off was to be special. The twins got Oliver and Katie. And Remus found safe excuse to come down and see him off. Harry was reminded they would be back at Christmas and he would see them. Remus and the twins worked out a few more surprises.

It seemed he would have an unhappy one that morning "Kreacher what are you doing here?"

Kreacher bowed "Me be thinking master should know his house be invaded."

Bill had come into the room "What do you mean his house was invaded? I assume you mean Grimmauld."

Kreacher nodded "Former Black who marry half blood and her equally half blood spawn."

Harry was surprised "Okay so Andromeda and Tonks are there. I wouldn't call my family an invasion."

Kreacher didn't look convinced "They and crazy eyes be having a fight with meddling coot. Coot want you."

Harry sent a confused look at Bill. Kreacher seemed incapable of names except family. He assumed crazy eyes may have been Moody. He knew how close the man was to Tonks and not just as a boss. But the old coot took a moment. Then he realized Sirius and others had referred to Albus as that in the house. The elf picked it up. Kreacher confirmed he was right about both. It seems they had upset the painting.

Harry wanted no where near Albus. But he got the feeling the man found out he was gone. He had no idea how Andromeda and her daughter got drawn into all of this. He knew he needed to go see to this. Bill agreed and reminded him Albus had no control. But both he and Charlie were coming just in case.

He was barely in the door when he heard "I am not going any where until you tell me where he is."

Tonks could be heard "We have no idea. And camping out here won't do much good. He won't come back."

Albus sneered "You and Alastor could have got him out. You are close to Remus. He is with your dad."

Moody laughed "I would have been happy to help as he was an adult but we had no part."

Albus didn't believe them "Then how did you know I was here? I know Kreacher left."

Harry answered for them "He left to inform me you were trespassing in my home. My cousins on the other hand are more then welcome."

The old man turned to him but he ignored him. He went over to Tonks and her mum who he only met a few times. He to was surprised they were there. Moody explained he heard at work Cornelius had a run in with Albus. Cornelius was only too happy to remind Albus Harry was an adult. But it was a floo call from Minerva to Tonks which brought them. She explained what happened in Surrey and the bank.

Albus was trying to calm. He reminded himself he needed to convince Harry to return all of his vaults to him. Harry was so rich even without the third title he would never have noticed the money gone. He was sure Remus wasn't part. But seeing Bill and Charlie the twins came to mind.

Albus put a hand on him "Harry I have been worried sick about you. We went to check when your letter came back."

Harry sneered "Wow only took you sixteen years. Forgot where you abandoned me? I mean it was the middle of the night."

Albus wasn't fazed "Harry I know you weren't always happy but you were safe. I have come to try and clear up this confusion."

Harry laughed "No you have come for money. You stole from me for sixteen years. You are lucky I don't demand interest."

Albus was slowly losing his cool "Harry I don't think you understand how important it was for the war. Once you are back at school..."

Harry pointed at the door "I'm not coming back. I decided like the twins my school days were done. Now get out."

Albus wasn't moving "You need to finish school for a job quidditch isn't forever. And your friends."

Harry snorted "I have that covered. Now get out. Or I will have Moody arrest you for trespassing. And maybe theft as well."

Albus went to leave "You know this is a mistake. I will make you see that."

Harry knew Remus' job was safe thanks to Lucius "Oh go choke on a lemon drop already."

As the man left he knew it wouldn't be the end of it. But for now he turned to the other three. As Moody showed him to change the wards he found out the details. He explained his own side ending with China. Tonks and her mum considered him family and were happy for him. He set the wards to the family tree which Kreacher showed him how to add people back to. The two women plus the four Weasleys he was still close to were put on. The other red heads weren't. But he would also allow Remus and Severus as well as Moody to come. Lucius and his son were on it.

Tonks hugged him "We will keep an eye on Remus for you. Have an amazing time."

The twins and the old team were waiting for them. They stopped at the tailors to pick up Harry's new robes as they would be leaving at dawn in the morning. Unlike his birthday they were not meant to be driven under ground or muggle this time. But Harry was wondering if plans would change or should. He knew Albus wouldn't go quietly. Moody offered to arrest him but for now he said no. He would if Remus or any one else he loved or cared about was hurt. He did before the tailors go with Moody. He put in evidence from the bank. It would mean if Remus was hurt while he was in China Albus could be arrested.

The team for now was meeting in a private dinning room in the cauldron. It was meant to be dinner and then a pub crawl. It wouldn't be too wild as they were leaving in the morning. Bill thought a muggle bar instead after dinner.

Remus wasn't there but the others were. Alicia clapped him on the back "Gryffindor will have slim chances without you."

Katie smiled "He was just so heart broken his favourite player is done school he couldn't go on."

Harry laughed "He finished when I was a third year. I managed to play two years without him."

George snorted "You only miss him because he was a cure for insomnia. Maybe he should make you some tapes."

Oliver shrugged "Well we won the cup. I am still going to convince kiddo to try out in two years."

Harry was surprised the seeker was retiring in two years. Katie joined the United a month ago though her first season began in September. They both thought it was a clear sign since he would be free in two years. Unlike the twins and the other two they knew he would consider it at least. They all could tell he was excited. The twins had told them all about the rescue. The job popped up but it was perfect.

As the twins joked they were no longer the only drop outs he worried. The food was coming in and Remus wasn't there. He was the only one who was. The others knew it wasn't about Albus at all. He had stops to make. He was meant to be in town meeting with his publisher.

Remus appeared as Harry asked again "I'm here. You know I wouldn't miss the last chance to see you until Christmas."

Harry nodded "I know. I just saw you on my birthday and have the laptop but after my run in with Albus..."

Remus had been told "I just had two people to pick up."

Neville's voice cut in "We weren't about to let you leave the country without a goodbye first."

Luna came to "My dad will collect me before your pub crawl."

They were really his only friends left in school. He was happy to see them before he left. Neville was going to miss him a lot at school. Neville and Luna both knew this was good for him though. He got gifts from all but Remus and the twins who already gave them. He got a two way journal from the two of them. Unlike the laptop he could only write. He could send photos to Remus from the camera the twins gave him. And the laptop he could use for work too.

Harry hugged Luna later when Xeno came for her "I'll miss you."

Luna kissed his cheek "I know you will have an amazing time. Take a picture of a panda for me."

Harry laughed "No magical beast for me?"

Luna knew he was kidding. Unlike many people he never teased her even if he thought she was too out there. She knew he would have adventure enough and had always liked pandas even if normal. He promised a photo if he saw one. He was soon off to the bars. They wouldn't be driven off besides Harry was too young in the muggle world. It was an early night when he said his final goodbyes but was fun. Remus and the twins were the last.

Bill took him to the bank "See no meddling Albus. This time tomorrow we will be in China."

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