Chapter 6: Getting to know a Son, Mum and Dad
"Tell us about yourself son", James says as they settle down in the Hospital Wing
"Can you guys tell me a little about yourselves? Do I have any siblings? Where do you live? What do you do for a living?" Harry rushed out
"Slow down Harry. Of course we will tell you about ourselves and answer any questions you have. As long as you let us ask questions too. Deal?" James asks
"Deal", Harry says
"What accidently magic have you done?" James asks
"Aunt Petunia cut my hair right down to the scalp and it grow back after one night. I accidently put myself on the roof at primary school when Dudley my cousin was chasing me. Turned a teacher's wig blue and also shrunk a particularly ugly jumper of Dudley's so that I wouldn't have to wear it. I also seat a boa constrictor on my cousin when we were at the zoo. I am a Parselmouth", Harry reveals
"Wow. A Parselmouth. That is neat", James says
"You're not mad?" Harry asks shocked
"No why would I?" James asks
"Well all the kids at Hogwarts were scared of me because of it. I think some of them where angry too", Harry says
"We are not made at you. You inherited from your ancestors. They have been Parselmouths in the family your twin sister is a Parselmouth", James says
"That's cool. I didn't know that. I just thought I was a freak", Harry says softly
"Harry you are not a freak. Never think that of yourself. We love you and will never call you a freak. Please don't call yourself a freak because you're not", Lily says
"All right mum", Harry says with a small smile
"Are you ok with us charging the Dursley's with Child Abuse, Neglect and Embezzlement?" James asks Harry, "You might be called to testify"
"Ok. As long as both of you are there I will be alright. I want them to pay for what them did", Harry says strongly
"Ok. We will tell our lawyer. But it might take months to get a court date especially with the ministry", James says
"That's alright. I need time to process all this", Harry says
"Do you have my invisibility cloak?" James asks changing the subject
"Yes. And it has been very helpful", Harry replies
"What subjects are you taking this year? This is your third year", Lily asks
"I was planning on taking Charms, Transfiguration, Potions, Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, History of Magic, Care of Magical Creatures and Divination", Harry replies
"Divination is pointless and it is boring I have heard horror stories about that class. Either you are a seer or you're not. Maybe we can ask Dumbledore if you can change to Ancient Runes and Arithmacy and maybe the new subject Healing, Muggle Self Defence, Wizarding Traditions, Duelling, and a language class like French, Danish, Spanish, Italian, German and maybe a Ancient Language Class", Lily says
"Do you think I will do well in Ancient Runes, Arithmacy, Muggle Self Defence, Wizarding Traditions, Ancient Language, Healing, and French?" Harry asks shyly
"Yes you would do great. Now that blocker is gone out of your mind", James says smiling encouragingly
"I will take them then and drop Divination if that is possible", Harry says
"Professor Dumbledore will be here sometime today you can ask him then", Lily says
"Who's your favourite teacher?" James asks
"Professor McGonagall", Harry says
"She is my godmother. I call her Aunt Minnie", James says smiling
"Really I never knew that. Can I call her Aunt Minnie?", Harry says
"I am sure she will like that", Lily says smiling
"What's your favourite class?" James asks
"Defence Against the Dark Arts. I would like Potions too. But the teacher hates me", Harry says
"What's the name of this teacher?" Lily asks
"Professor Snape", Harry replies
James growls and Lily gasps.
"What has he done to you in class?" Lily asks
Harry told them all about potions and both parents were appalled. They would be having a talk with Snape and Dumbledore.
"Did my sister get you any birthday or Christmas presents?" Lily asks
"No they didn't. The first ever Christmas gift I got was from the Weasley's, Hagrid and my friends", Harry says
"When we take you home we are having a proper birthday for you. Even tho it is late", Lily says firmly
"You don't have too", Harry says quietly
"We want to. You will have a great belated birthday party with your siblings", James says smiling
"Ok. Where do you live?" Harry asks
"You mean where to we all live?" Lily says kindly
"Me too?" Harry asks
Lily was going to kill Petunia. She could tell he didn't have a happy childhood.
"Yes you too. With live in Houston Texas in the United States", James replies, "Are you on the Quidditch team?"
"Yes", Harry says smiling
"I bet you got on second year", James says
"I got on first year", Harry says
"First year! You're the youngest Quidditch player in a century! What position do you play?" James asks excitedly
Lily rolls her eyes at her husband's questions.
"I play Seeker. We haven't won the Quidditch cup yet. But I did catch the snitch all the times except when I was injured", Harry says
"What injuries?" Lily asks worried
"I hand all the bones in my left arm removed but an idiotic teacher in my second year", Harry says
"Who else is on the team?" James asks
"There is the Keeper and Captain Oliver Wood, George and Fred Weasley Beaters, Angelina Johnson: Chaser, Katie Bell: Chaser and Alicia Spinnet: Chaser", Harry replies
"What type of broom do you have?" James ask
"A Nimbus 2000", Harry replies
"What house are you in?" James asks changing the subject
"Gryffindor", Harry replies
"Has Gryffindor one the house cup?" James asks
"Yes these two years in a row. It was all the points me and my friends made for risking our lives and saving the school", Harry says
"Who are your best friends?" Lily asks trying not to think about her baby risking his life
"There is Ronald Weasley but call him Ron he is a pure-blood, then there is Hermione Granger muggle-born and the brightest witch of her age and then there is Neville Longbottom. All of them are in Gryffindor", Harry says
"Have you got an enemy at school?" James asks
"Yes the prince of Slytherin House Draco Malfoy and of course Professor Snape", Harry says
"Tell us about you risking your life", Lily says
So Harry tells them his first year and then his second year. Both parents were pale at the end.
"Wow. You did a good job. But please don't do anything dangerous again", James says
"I won't dad", Harry says with a smile
"You better not young man", Lily says sternly
"Yes Mum", Harry says giving her a hug and feeling her relax, "Is it my turn to ask questions?"
"Sure", both parents say
"Do I have grandparents?" Harry asks
"No sadly they all passed away before you were born", James says sadly
"Do I have any Uncles?" Harry asks
"Yes you do. They are not blood Uncles but they still are your Uncles and one day I hope to introduce you to them. One is named Sirius Black another is Remus Lupin" and lastly Frank Longbottom. But he is worse then dead, James replies
"Isn't Sirius Black a convicted murderer?" Harry asks shocked
"He is innocent. You see Remus is a werewolf. We all decided to begum Animagus. That is when one person can turn into an animal. Your Aunt Minnie is a cat Animagus. I am a Stag, Sirius is a Black shaggy Dog, Frank a Lion, and the Rat Peter Pettigrew was a rat. He betrayed us to Voldemort and framed your Uncle Sirius. We are still working on getting him free. But it will take a while", James explains
"Can I see your Animagus form again?" Harry asks excitedly
"Sure", James says handing his wand to Lily and transforming
There was a pop and he was a beautiful black stag with grey around the eyes were his glasses were. James quickly changed back.
"In school we were called the Marauders. I was Prongs, Sirius was Padfoot, Remus was Moony, Frank was Roar and the rat Pettigrew was Wormtail", James says
"What are your wands made off?" Harry asks
"Mine is Mahogany with Hippogriff Feather 11 inches Pliable excellent for Transfiguration", James says
"Mine is Willow and Unicorn Hair 10 ¼ Swishy, Nice for Charms Work", Lily says
"What is your made out of?" James asks
"Holly and Phoenix, 11 inches, Nice and Supple", Harry replies, "What was your best subject in school dad?" Harry asks
"That was Transfiguration", James replies, "And Defence Against the Dark Arts"
"Mine was Charms and Potions but also History", Lily says
"Do I have any brothers or sisters?" Harry asks
"You have four older brothers, three older sisters, a twin sister, 10 younger sisters and 11 younger brothers", James replies
"I have a big family?" Harry says hope in his eyes
"Yes. And they all can't wait to meet you. Your twin is especially excited to meet you. She has missed the bond she had with you when you were babies", James says
"Is that, that strange empty part of me?" Harry asks
"I think so yes. I think it will be gone when both of you are back together", Lily says smiling, "Do you have a pet or familiar?"
"I have a familiar Hedwig my owl. She is at the Weasley's at the moment. The Dursley's didn't what her there", Harry says, "I miss her"
"Of course you do. That is the nature of the bond. I have two cats Lynx and Libra and my familiar Kneazle Snitch", Lily says
"What about you dad?" Harry asks
"I have an owl Leo and my familiar dog Lepus", James replies
"Do my brothers and sisters have pets?" Harry asks
"Yes. But that is for them to tell you", Lily says, "It will give you something to talk about"
"Who bought Hedwig for you?" James asks
"Hagrid did. It was my birthday when we went and he bought her for me as a birthday gift. She was the first present I got since going to the Dursley's", Harry says looking down
"Harry look at me", Lily says softly
Harry does.
"You will NEVER go back there again. I promise", Lily says love in her eyes
"So do I. We will fight for you Harry", James says love showing in his eyes
Harry hugs both his parents tightly. Finally he had them back and they weren't going to leave him. They promised. They pulled apart after 5 minutes.
"We have a room for you at home all done up for you. We bought your trunk home. We are taking you shopping for proper Muggle and Wizard clothing when you get better", Lily says firmly
"You don't have to", Harry says quickly
"We want to. You are our son. We want to spend money on you. We will take the others out and we will make a day of it. We are very rich Harry. James is a Pure-Blood with many titles. We have billions of Galleons, Sickles and Knut's", Lily says making up her mind
"Thanks mum", Harry says with a small grin
"What titles does dad hold?" Harry asks
"Lord of Noble and Most Ancient House of Potter, Lord of Noble and Most Ancient House of Gryffindor, Lord of Noble and Most Ancient House of Peverell , Lord of Noble and Most Ancient Hose of Romanov in Russia, Lord of Noble and Most Ancient House of Bolden (France), Lord of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Alexandersen in Denmark, Duke of Tsar in Russia, Grand Duke of Portugal & Brazil in Portugal and Brazil, Count of Castile-La in Spain, Baron of Liverpool, and Earl of Wessex", James says grinning at Harry's shocked expression
"How many vaults do we have? I only know of my trust vault", Harry says after getting over the shock
"We have a total of 30 vaults. And One each for your siblings", James replies
"Wow. That is a lot. I might need time to get used to this", Harry says
"We know. It is a lot to take in", Lily says gently
"Do my siblings get pocket money?" Harry asks
"Yes. They get 8 Galleons or 15 Muggle pounds as it is in London or dollars as it is in Texas a week if they do chores and do their homework", Lily says, "And the same will apply to you"
"When's your birthday's? No one ever told me", Harry asks
"Mine is 27th of March 1957", James says
"Mine is 30th of January 1957", Lily says
"What about Uncle Moony and Uncle Paddy?" Harry asks
James smiles when Harry calls them that.
"Your Uncle Moony's birthday is March 10th 1957", James says, "And your Uncle Paddy is June 24th 1957"
"When did you and mum get married?" Harry asks
"April 2nd 1975", Lily says
"Who's my godfather and godmother?" Harry asks
"Your godfather is Sirius and your godmother is Alice Longbottom. But she is worse than dead along with her husband", James says
"What happened to them?" Harry asks
"They were tortured into insanity by Bellatrix Lestrange. She is a death eater", James says
"What's a death eater?" Harry asks
"A death eater is Voldemort's servants", Lily says
"What was all of your favourite pass times?" Harry asks
"I liked reading", Lily says
"Remus liked reading too he is also addicted to chocolate. Sirius, Moony, Frank and I were pranksters at our time at school. We are legendary. Padfoot and I pulled Moony and Frank into most of the pranks. It was real funny when we had a prank war", James says laughing
"That sounds like the twins Fred and George Weasley. They prank people all the time", Harry says
"I would like to meet them", James says smiling
"I will introduce you. When we next see them", Harry says, "Are my siblings coming to Hogwarts?"
"If they want it is up to them", Lily says
"I hope they do. I like Hogwarts and want to stay", Harry says
"Then you will. Even if your siblings don't want to go. You can write to us using Hedwig", Lily says
"I am sure Hedwig will like being used. I think she gets bored", Harry says smiling
"I would too if I didn't have any jobs to do", James says
"The Dursley's locked her up at their house. And refused to let her out. I had to sneak foot to her but it wasn't much. That's why I had Ron keep her this summer", Harry says looking upset
"Another thing to charge the Dursley's with Animal Abuse. We will get justice for Hedwig. I am glad you set her to the Weasley's she will be safe there", James says
"What do you do for work Dad?" Harry asks changing the subject
"I own a joke shop named Prongs Jokes", James replies
"What about you mum?" Harry asks his mother
"I work at a local museum. I like History", Lily replies
"James , Lily I see you are getting to know your son", Dumbledore says walking into the Hospital wing
"Yes we have. He has faced many challenges", James says glaring at the Headmaster
"Yes he has. But he has faced them all splendidly", Dumbledore says
"Professor Dumbledore I was wondering if it was possible to change my electives for this year please?" Harry says nicely
Lily was impressed with her son. He obviously had good manners. Even if he grow up with her sister and oaf of a husband.
"Of course. What do you want to change?" Dumbledore asks
"I want to drop Divination. And take Arithmacy, Ancient Runes, Muggle Self Defence, Wizarding Traditions, Ancient Languages, Duelling, Care of Magical Creatures, Healing, and French", Harry says
"I will send you out a book list for your new subjects. And I will notify Professor McGonagall of your change of subjects", Dumbledore says eyes twinkling
"Thank you sir", Harry says
"James, Lily, Madam Pomfrey says it is time for you to go so Harry can sleep and recover. You can come back and see him tomorrow", Dumbledore says
"Ok. But first we would like to talk to you", Lily says
"As you wish. I will wait for you in my office the password is Mars Bars", Dumbledore says leaving the room
"Get into bed Harry and sleep. We will be back tomorrow", James says kissing his son's forehead
"I love you Mum. I love you Dad", Harry says laying down
"We love you too Harry so much it hurts", Lily says kissing his forehead
Once he was asleep they make their way to the Headmasters office.
"Mars Bars", James says to the gargoyle
The gargoyle steps aside. They quickly enter the office. Where Dumbledore was sitting at his desk.
"How can you let Snape teach students? Harry told us the students barely learnt anything. And that he picked on Harry all the time", James says angrily
"We need him for when Voldemort returns", Dumbledore explains
"So you think he will return?" Lily asks
"He has already had two failed attempts. It is only a matter of time before he returns", Dumbledore explains
"You still have to do something about Severus. And Binns as well. All students fall asleep in his class", James says
"I will talk to Severus. I can't do nothing about Binns. I can't find another teacher to teach History of Magic. At the moment he has to stay", Dumbledore says
"I can take over if you like. My youngest children will be going to day care and I can quit my job in Texas", Lily offers
"I think I will take you up on that offer. You will be History of Magic Teacher. Your children can still go to day care and school and you can use the Floo every night to go home if you want to. Do you want to be Duty Head of Gryffindor House? We are looking into having Duty's for each house. We will pay you 80 Galleons a week for being History Teacher that is 3,120 Galleons a year and an additional 100 Galleons a week that will be 3,900 Galleons a year for being Duty Head of House. All together you will earn 7,020 Galleons a year. You will work 39 weeks a year and have 13 weeks off", Dumbledore says
"That's a lot more then I think I was going to earn so yes I will be Duty Head of Gryffindor House and History of Magic Teacher as long as I can bring my 3 month old Zaria with me", Lily says
"Of course you can. You can put a crib in your classroom so you can watch her", Dumbledore says
"Well then I agree", Lily says
"Excellent. You start of September 1st", Dumbledore says
"Thank you. I will join your staff this year", Lily promises
"Make sure you get working on those lesson plans and decided what text books the students will need for your class", Dumbledore says
"I will. I find the books I'll have is History of Magic by Mildred Pokes. It goes up in levels and that is what we use at home and it is really good", Lily says
"Excellent I will add it to the book role. Now that is done. Was there anything else I can do for you?" Dumbledore asks
"Why did Harry have to face all these challenges these past two years of school?" James asks
"We were unprepared for Voldemort. But now we are taking security more seriously. But I have bad news the minister still thinks Mr Black killed those Muggles so he is posting Dementors around the school", Dumbledore says
"What!" they both shout
"They are class 5 dangerous creatures. How can the students protect themselves from the dementors?" Lily says outraged
"They will only be at the gates and the borders of the school. So hopefully the students won't feel the effects", Dumbledore explains, "On another note Madam Pomfrey has managed to get it so Harry can practice spells at home. Because of the block of his intelligence. You could teach him and your other children the Patronus Charm", Dumbledore says
"That's a great idea. We will teach them. At least they will be able to protect themselves", James says happily
"I guess so but I still don't like it", Lily says
"I know you don't sweetheart. But it is the best we can do", James says calming his wife
"Anything else you want to talk about?" Dumbledore asks
"Thanks for giving Harry my invisibility cloak for Christmas in his first year. It is where it should be", James says
"You're welcome. I thought it was best to give him it. As you would have wanted", Dumbledore says
"It is want we want. We better get home. See you tomorrow Albus", James says guiding his wife to the floo
"See you two tomorrow", Dumbledore says as they leave by floo
He sighs as soon as they are gone. Things are just too complicated at the moment. He was pressing changes at the Dursley's, Mr Black was running free while he was innocent, there was going to be dementors at Hogwarts and Severus still wasn't behaving himself. And there was still the matter of the Minister telling James and Lily that Harry was dead.
He was going to find out why even if it killed him. Lily, James, Harry and the wizarding community needed answers. And he was going to give them to everyone…
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