Chapter Seven: Newest Additions

"Thanks again for inviting us over Arthur," I said.

"It was no problem James," Arthur said, "The kids have been dying for someone to play with other then themselves and Molly and I haven't had adult company in a while,"

"Daddy?" Harry asked.

"Yeah bud?" I looked at him.

"Isn't Ron the same age as Draco, Nev, and me?"

"Yes," I said. What was running through this boy's head right now? We had discussed this so many times I don't think I'd be able to forget what Ron liked, feared, hated, or what he looked like for years!

"Do you think he'd want to be a Mini Marauder Dad?" Harry asked.

So he was trying to find someone to finish off his little group. That makes much more sense now. "I'm sure he'd be thrilled Harry," I said, "Even if he doesn't, that doesn't mean you can't be friends with him. He might not like doing pranks as much as the three of you or he might not want to be that close right off the bat. Just give him some time Hare,"

Harry nodded and ran to catch up to Draco and Neville. He seemed to be a little more shy then normal, I'm hoping it's a stage and not a permanent thing about him. I'm too use to him being loud and hyperactive.

When we got to the Burrow, the kids were automatically debating on how the house was standing. "It's got to be magic," Draco said, "There's no other way that house can be standing by itself,"

I smiled at them and just assumed they were right. No one really knew what kept the Burrow standing. The Weasleys didn't even know what held it up and they had lived here for almost twenty years!

The moment we entered the house I had chills going down my spine. It was eerily silent for a house with seven children. I couldn't even hear Molly bustling about trying to make lunch or clean up the house. "Hello?" Arthur called out, "I'm home and I brought some friends!"

Suddenly the floor trembled and multiple children with bright red hair came running down the stairs. Draco, Neville, and Harry squeaked and hid behind me.

The oldest, Bill, I knew he was on his seventh year at Hogwarts. The second oldest, Charlie, was on his fifth. Percy was a second year and the twins were going next year. Ron would be going after the twins with the boys and Ginny was going the year after him.

It was obvious that they were all itching to meet the kids, even Bill and Percy, and their mother followed close behind them. Molly smiled at me and approached the boys. "Why hello there boys," she said, "I'm Mrs. Weasley. What's your names?"

Harry was the first to get his voice back. "Well Mrs. Weasley, I'm Harry,"

"I'm Neville," Neville added.

"My name is Draco," Draco said.

"Those are some very nice names boys," she said. The boys smiled and Harry hesitantly went up to Ron.

Harry put his hand out to Ron for him to shake. "Hi," Harry said, "I'm Harry, who are you?"

"Ron," the small redhead managed to squeak out. He shook Harry's hand and relaxed when Harry smiled.

"It's nice to meet you Ron," Harry said, "My dad told me a lot about you, though I think he likes to talk about your twin brothers more. Did they really blow the whole kitchen up and give all of you purple hands?"

The boys launched into chatter, Draco and Neville joining them before Ron introduced them to the others. They immediately took a liking to Fred, George, and Charlie, Bill took a minute to get use too, and Percy and Ginny weren't really interacting with them. Ginny seemed to be staring at the boys while Percy seemed too uptight and constantly berated the boys for giving the twins ideas.

"Where's Sirius?" Molly asked.

"He's got a date," I said chuckling, "He's been dating her for a few months now and I think he's thinking about popping the question pretty soon. Maybe today. She loves the kids and she doesn't put Remus down for being a werewolf or anything,"

"What's her name?" Molly asked.

"Erica Bones," I said, "She's a third cousin to Amelia,"

"Wasn't she the one you that you boys tried to prank for years but always managed to get away?" Molly asked. I nodded and she laughed. Erica had managed to dodge a hex that was suppose to change her skin pink and sparkly and made it hit Malfoy. We had thanked her for that one and let her join in on the biggest prank of our fifth year. Let's just say, the Slytherins had to stay at Hogwarts a little longer then everyone else that year.

"Dad!" Harry shouted and started to pull me toward Ron, the twins, and Draco and Neville, "Ron said he'd be a Mini-Marauder and the twins want to be in it too!"

I laughed. "I don't think there can ever be enough Marauders Harry," I said, watching the twins' eyes light up with excitement. The younger boys cheered and I couldn't help but mutter a little charm I had learned in my third year at Percy. Suddenly he had bunny ears and his hair was pink. He jumped up and he had a bunny tail.

The kids burst into laughter while Molly tried frantically to reverse the spell. "Let me do it Molly," I said, "I've cast that spell plenty of times in my days and I've had to cast the countercharm too,"

Molly, not seeming to realize it was me who charmed her son, let me through to cast the spell. The kids seemed a little disappointed that Percy had been changed back. We all jumped a minute later when someone revved an engine.

"Uncle Padfoot!" Harry shouted, followed closely by Draco, with Neville and Ron following at a slower pace.

Said uncle came into the house moments later, putting both Harry and Draco over his shoulders. "You missed it Uncle Padfoot!" Harry shouted.

"Percy got pink hair, bunny ears, and a fluffy tail!" Draco finished, laughing.

"It was not in any way funny," Percy said, blushing.

"Come on Percy!" Fred said.

"It was extremely hilarious!" George finished.

Percy just blushed harder and went upstairs. I snuck a peek at Ginny and she was smiling. She wasn't staring at Harry anymore, she was trying to play with Neville. I guess she had never seen another boy besides her brothers and she was just trying to decide who was more approachable.

Soon enough it was time to leave, though we ended up taking six children home instead of three. They refused to go anywhere without each other. Eventually Molly had caved and we agreed to watch the kids, only if the others were home because, if we had Erica, we were evened out to one kid per adult. But the fun was just beginning.

One year later…

I watched Sirius pace back and forth in the waiting room, wanting to hear any news about his wife, Erica Black, or their unborn child. They had married a month after the boys had meet the Weasleys and learned about three months later they were expecting.

"Sit down Siri," I said, "They should be coming out any minute now,"

"But something has to be wrong!" Sirius shouted, "They've been in there for nearly eight hours!"

"And it took Lily nine to give birth to Harry," I reminded him, "This could be a while Padfoot. Wearing the floor down isn't helping anything,"

Just then Remus came through the Floo, followed by four sleepy eight-year-olds in their pajamas. "They all had nightmares," Remus explained, "They all wanted you,"

Harry jumped into my arms, followed hesitantly by Ron. Draco latched himself to Sirius while Neville held Sirius' hand. "Can you tell me what your nightmare was about Harry?" I asked.

"Mum was in my dream Dad," Harry whispered, "She was standing in front of me, smiling. Then she got this weird look on her face and she fell to the ground after this green light flashed. Then You-Know-Who was standing right there with Wormtail and he looked real angry Dad. He saw me and he sent the green light and I thought I was going to die Dad,"

Harry was in tears by the time he had finished. I held him close as I motioned Ron to sit on my other leg. "Can you tell me what your's was about Ron?" I asked.

"There were these huge spiders Mr. Potter," Ron said, "And they were chasing Harry and me. Then the spiders and Harry were gone and I was with Dad and this huge snake was right behind him. I was screaming at him to run but he couldn't hear me and the snake bit him in the leg. Then the snake tried to kill me but I woke up. Mr. Potter, is Dad alright?"

"Let me go check, okay Ron?" I said, "Make sure Harry doesn't get more upset,"

Ron nodded and I went to the Burrow. "Molly, Arthur, are you home?"

Both appeared in the living room a few seconds later. "James, is something wrong?" Molly asked.

"I was at the hospital with Sirius because Erica went into labor," I said, "I was trying to get Sirius to sit down when Remus came through the Floo with the kids. All of them had nightmares and Ron saw a snake bit you in his dream Arthur. I think it would be best if you came and comforted him,"

"Keep an eye on Ginny, Molly," Arthur said, "I'll be back,"

We went back through the Floo to St. Mungo's and Ron was over the moon. He seemed to really believe that Arthur was dead. "Are you sure you're alright?" Ron asked right before Arthur left.

"I'm absolutely fine Ron," Arthur said, "Sweet dreams little man,"

Ron smiled and blushed. I don't really know why, the others were already asleep and I don't think Sirius was judging him.

Another half an hour past before we got any news. "Congratulations Mr. Black," a nurse said, "You're the proud father of a bouncing baby boy!"