Harry was reading a book in room, when a loud commotion came from downstairs. Harry jumped from his bed and took out his wand. He heard small steps climbing the stairs and his heart started beating louder. The door crashed open quickly.
"Lex! Lex! Lex!" Nigel ran through the doorway into Harry's arms, who hid his wand just on time.
Harry picked up Nigel and smiled, "When did you get here, buddy?"
"Now!" he said excitedly, "Mummy is down there too!" as he pointed to the door.
Harry started tickling Nigel and throwing him up in the air, Nigel screamed with happiness, and giggled until he couldn't breathe.
"Harry? Is everythi-" Remus walked in on Harry playing with Nigel. He was extremely surprised that Harry looked like he was having just as much fun as Nigel. Remus couldn't help but smile at the sight, it reminded him of how James treated Harry as a baby, chasing him around everywhere.
Harry scooped Nigel up effortlessly and put his fingers to his lips while laughing, "Shh! Nigel! Remus is trying to say something," Harry chuckled while tickling him.
"Oh, no Harry it's okay, continue, I just wanted to see what was going on up here," Remus was still in a trance, this was such a different side to Harry that he had never seen before.
He's going to make a great father. Remus thought happily.
Remus walked out of Harry's room, once he closed the door Nigel's giggles started again. He went down stairs lost in his thoughts, he couldn't believe that Harry had a fatherly side to him. He saw that he played with Nigel, tickling and chasing him around the room. Remus smiled again to himself, he was completely unaware that he was downstairs in front of a worried looking Tonks, Alice, James, and Lily.
"Remus?" Tonks came over worriedly, "Are you all right?"
Remus's attention was broken off by the sound of his wife's voice.
"What? Yeah, of course I'm fine," he said with a smile
"Okay, okay he's fine! What is it that you wanted to tell us?" asked Lily excitedly.
They were all around the kitchen counters, James and Lily leaning against the middle island anxiously, Alice was sitting on one of the bar stools, all waiting for the 'great news' Tonks was about to tell them this morning before Remus went upstairs.
"I'm pregnant!" Tonks said, her face lit up as she said the words.
"Tonk! Remus! This is amazing! Congratulations!" James walked over to Remus a patted him on the back , "This is great," he paused and rolled his eyes, "Of course Sirius is late on the most important news of your life." he laughed.
"This is so wonderful! Do you know if it's a boy or a girl? Any names?" As Lily showered Tonks with different questions, she answered them with as much as excitement, if not more, to match Lily's.
As both women were talking animatedly to each other, Sirius walked in the room.
"Sorry I'm late, what did I miss?" he said with a smile.
Lily, Remus, and James were smirking at their best friend, but Tonks still continued to smile.
"I'm pregnant." Tonks laughed.
Sirius looked blankly at Tonks then his eyes focused to Remus, he seemed to snap out of his daze. He went to hug Tonks then moved to Remus. Remus looked at Sirius and rolled his eyes.
"You were about to ask who the father was, weren't you?" he said quietly, while Tonks and Lily continued their chat about baby names.
James chuckled when Sirius nodded embarrassedly.
"Serious, Sirius?" James punched him on the arm.
Sirius laughed nervously, "Sorry Moony, you know that I would only ask to, you know…make sure and all."
Remus laughed, "Congrats though!" Sirius added happily.
As everyone was excited in the plans of the new baby on the way, the six adults didn't even notice that Harry had come down with a sleeping Nigel in his arms.
"Hey keep it down." Harry rolled his eyes.
Lily and Alice both smiled at Harry who had a small child in his arms. James and Sirius looked over in surprise, they both knew that Harry was protective of Nigel, and all children for that matter, but they both didn't expect Harry to be rocking the small boy in his arms. Remus looked at Harry with admiration he only hoped that he would become as good of a father as Harry would be some day.
Harry walked over to Alice and passed the sleeping Nigel to her as gently as he could, so he wouldn't wake him.
"Thanks Harry, I can never get him to sleep this easily, I don't know how you do it." She laughed quietly.
"It's no problem," Harry whispered with a smile.
He's going to be an amazing father, Sirius, James, Lily, and Remus all thought, they all had thoughts about what Harry's future would look like.
Harry touched Nigel's head a ruffled his hair softly before he went back upstairs to his room.
A silence filled the room, James and Lily were now side by side thinking about Harry and how his kids would turn out. Sirius was pleasantly surprised that his godson not only kept true to protecting the innocent, but also treating children with so much love. Alice wasn't all that surprised like the rest; she knew how attached Harry was to Nigel. As for Tonks, even though she didn't know Harry very well, she too wasn't all that surprised.
Tonks noticed Remus was staring at her blankly.
"Remus? Are you all right?" she said for the second time today.
He met her eyes, "Yes, yeah I'm great."
"Well, I think I should take Nigel home it's getting late and Frank will probably be worried." Alice said with a smile, she walked to the front door with her small son in her hands, five adults following after.
"It was great seeing you all, I'm glad that Harry and Nigel got to spend some time together after so long. Congrats again Tonks, Remus." Tonks and Remus both thanked her and she waved goodbye and left the house.
"I think we should be getting home as well," said Remus.
James patted Remus on the back again, "Congrats again on the baby, Remus," he said with a smile.
"Thanks Prongs," he laughed.
Tonks gave Lily one last hug before leaving, Remus gave Lily a hug and waved goodbye too James and Sirius.
They went into the fireplace and flooed back to their home.
"Harry seems really into kids," Sirius said happily as he sprawled across the Potter's couch.
Lily eyed him as he kick off his shoes and put his feet high in the air. She rolled her eyes as he gave her a huge grin.
"I noticed that too," James said quickly, "so, are you just going to lounge on my couch for the whole night." He asked while Sirius was taking off his socks.
"Yep," he answered as Lily pinched her nose.
James laughed and shook his head.
"Just put on your socks before the whole house disincarnates from the god awful stink coming from those bio hazardous things you call feet." Lily said without breathing.
Sirius howled in laughter as he pulled his socks back on.
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Tonks and Remus were back home and they went upstairs to their bedroom. Remus changed into his pajamas while Tonks brushed her teeth. He came over and wrapped his arms around her, his hands resting on their baby.
Tonks smiled and wiped her face clean of toothpaste. She laughed and sat on the counter wrapping her legs around him giving him a small peck.
"What's on your mind, I can tell you've been thinking about something all day," she said with a smug smile.
Remus knew Tonks could always read his mind, "Weren't you a bit surprised when Harry was so playful with Nigel, he's going to be such a great father." Remus said quietly.
Tonks laughed, "Honestly, I really wasn't, I mean Harry is known to be the unemotional type, but underneath his outer shell he's a big softy," she smiled.
When Remus gave her an unsure look she continued, "Remus, trust me, I know I don't know him too well, but from what he's said to me proves that he isn't what everyone puts him out to be," she paused, "He's like an onion."
Remus knew Harry was never a bad kid, he always knew that Harry was a very good person even though most people thought differently, what threw him off was his playful and light personality towards children.
"An onion?" he asked, confused.
"Yeah, he has so many layers, you just need to peel them back one by one," she tucked a loose strand of his hair behind his ear, "Sometimes they can make you cry, but you need to keep peeling in order to make something out of it."
Remus gave her a smile, she was so wise, "I know Harry is a great person, but I was thinking about something else too."
"Oh?" she said curiously.
"Yes," he looked deep into her eyes, "I want him to be the godfather."
Tonks eyes widened with happiness and she laughed while kissing him on the cheek.
Tonks smile grew wider, "I was thinking the same thing," she put her hands over her growing belly.
"Really?" he asked, Remus thought that Tonks would be a bit unsure you Harry being the godfather.
"Of course, Harry is perfect for it," she giggled as she jumped down from the counter and pulled Remus by her side and into bed.
Remus smiled to himself, he was really excited now, but he didn't know how Harry would react. He would have to tell James and Lily before anyone though. Harry reminded Remus of himself so much, he couldn't explain why he wanted Harry to be his child's godfather, it just seemed right, like it was meant to be.
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Lily was making lunch when James came into the kitchen. She was cutting some vegetables when a strong hand gripped hers. She let go of the knife and turned to James, he had a wide smile on his face. Lily looked at him suspiciously.
"What's wrong Potter?" she eyed him.
James laughed and kissed her, "Nothing really Evans."
She smiled at the old nickname James used to call her when they were at Hogwarts. James lifted Lily onto the counter and started kissing her when they heard a gasp.
Damien and Harry were standing with their mouths wide open. Damien made a gagging noise. Sirius howled with laughter and walked over to James.
"Just like the old days, huh?" he laughed.
James chuckled and kissed Lily again as Sirius was nearly rolling on the floor from laughter.
"I'm going to throw up." Damien said.
James laughed as Lily hopped from the counter and rolled her eyes at her sons.
Damien sat down at the kitchen table while Harry was still eyeing his parents.
"What?" James asked innocently.
"In the kitchen? Really? Come on, I don't think I can eat in here anymore," Harry laughed.
Damien still looked uneasy as Harry took a seat next to him.
"That was traumatizing," chocked Damien.
"Take it down an octave, Damy," Lily rolled her eyes, "That was nothing."
"That is so true! You guys were so much worse at Hogwarts, snogging every second, and if you weren't making out you were probably just about to," Sirius laughed heartily.
Damien covered his ears and started humming. Harry shoved him playfully. Even though Harry was thoroughly disgusted about his parents kissing, he liked hearing about their past.
James chuckled as Lily blushed, "All were missing his Remus."
Just as he said Remus's name, the fire erupted and a happy looking Tonks and Remus stepped through. Sirius laughed and Remus looked skeptically at him.
"What did I miss?" he asked.
"James and Lily having a snogging fest," Sirius snickered.
Remus rolled his eyes and joined them for breakfast. When Harry and Damien left to go train more, all that was left was Lily, James, Sirius, Tonks, and Remus.
Perfect time to tell them. Remus thought.
Remus cleared his throat, which gave him center stage.
"I wanted to discuss something with you guys," Remus started.
James and Lily looked at each other Remus was never this formal with them.
"What is it Moony?" asked Sirius.
"It's about Harry," he continued.
James, Lily, and Sirius looked at him with suspicion.
"What about him?" James prompted.
Remus sat straighter, "Tonks and I want him to be the godfather."
James and Lily looked a bit anxious then relaxed. Harry would be an amazing godfather to their child. Sirius was smiling proudly, happy that Remus wanted to take over his role for their baby.
"Really?" Lily asked.
"Yeah, it would be perfect," Tonks added, "You saw him with Nigel it was so cute. I feel like Harry is just meant to be the godfather. It seems right."
Remus was in shock as Tonks repeated his thoughts from last night.
"How do you think he's going to react?" James asked quietly. He knew that Harry would question their decision because of his past, but also thought Tonks was right, it just seemed right for Harry to take the role.
"I don't know," Remus said honestly.
"Well I guess there's only one solution to that," James said.
Remus looked questioningly at James.
"To tell him and see what happens," he finished.
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Harry and Damien walked outside to Harry's training ground. When Damien stopped abruptly.
"What?" asked Harry.
"I forgot the technique book." Damien said sheepishly.
"Go get it," he responded.
"Your closer to the door." Damien retorted.
"Your kidding right?" Harry rolled his eyes.
"No." Damien laughed.
"You are the laziest person I've ever met." Harry shook his head as he walked to the door.
"It's about Harry."
Harry stopped at the sound of his name. He noticed Remus's voice, he was about to go in to tell them to stop talking about him behind his back, but was too curious to interrupt.
"What about him?" Harry heard James say.
Harry was about to walk in.
"Tonks and I want him to be the godfather."
Harry chocked and covered his mouth with his hand. They wanted a person like him to be the godfather of their child? Were they mad? Damien would be a much better candidate. Harry was lost in his thoughts; he couldn't even hear the rest of their conversation. Why would they want him to be the godfather? It didn't make sense to Harry, did they want their child to be taunted at school for their godfather was brought up by the darkest wizard ever known in the wizarding world?
Harry didn't even know where he was walking but he found himself in front of Damien. Damien came to his brother's side obviously worried just by the expression on his face.
"Harry! What happened?" Damien asked as he held up Harry for support.
Harry just shook his head, "They… Tonks and Remus, they want me to be their baby's godfather."
Now Damien seemed just as lost as Harry, "Tonks is pregnant?"
"Apparently!" Harry chocked.
"Why are you freaking out? You should be happy that they want you to be the godfather." Damien patted Harry on the back. Damien was a bit jealous of Harry, for being the godfather of Remus's first baby, but he didn't mind. He was more worried about Harry's reaction.
"What happens if my own godchild asks why I was brought up by Voldemort?" he hissed.
Damien didn't answer, he didn't like talking to Harry when he was mad because he knew he wouldn't listen to him. When Damien didn't answer Harry stood up.
"What am I suppose to say!" Harry demanded.
Harry stormed out of the training ground and went right into the kitchen where he saw both his parents, his godfathers, and a happy looking Tonks.
"Wotcher!"
Harry was distraught; he couldn't be a good godfather, not with a past like his.
"I can't be the godfather." He stated without a backward glance went to the fireplace a flooed away.
Tonks smile vanished, "I guess he heard," she said in a small voice.
Remus put a hand over her shoulders. Remus was disappointed with Harry's reaction, but he wasn't expecting anything less.
James and Lily looked abashed, they thought that Harry would be at least a little excited.
"What do we do now?" asked Lily.
"We wait," answered Remus.
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Harry didn't know where he was going; all he knew was that he wanted to see Ginny. He needed help, even though he never admitted to his girlfriend she was the one he would go to if he needed help.
He landed in the Burrow and he fell to his knees, he didn't know why he was so emotionally drained, all he knew has that he couldn't be that child's godfather. Somewhere deep inside, he felt he wasn't worthy.
"Harry!" Ginny rushed to Harry's side, "Harry? What happened?"
She helped Harry from his knees she supported him all the way up to her room and sat him on her bed.
"What happened?" she asked again.
When Harry didn't respond she went to him and put both her hands on his face. His green eyes met hers.
"Harry. Tell me," Ginny commanded.
Harry looked at her, he nodded weakly and told her everything. He told her that Tonks was pregnant and that they wanted him to be the godfather. He told her that he couldn't because of his past. She listened quietly.
"…Ginny, you have to understand, it's too much for me, I don't want my own godchild to hate me." He finished.
Ginny kissed him softly, and looked up to him, "Harry, I do understand, but Remus and Tonks being this child's parents I mean, this kid is going to turn out as the most patient, understanding person in the world," she smiled, "When this baby is born, whether you're the godfather or not, your going to be in it's life no matter what."
Harry knew that too, even though the baby wasn't born yet, he still had a pull to always be there for it, to protect he or she, like Remus and Tonks always have for him. Harry always felt Remus understood him best, and Tonks made him happy just by her presence. He didn't want to let them down. Maybe the reason why they wanted him to be the godfather was because he reminded them of themselves.
"I just don't want to let Tonks and Remus down, what if their kid hates me," Harry said quietly.
Ginny rolled her eyes, "You're kidding right?" then she smiled and scooted closer, "Who could hate you."
Harry looked back at her with a small smile, "So you're saying I should accept their offer?"
"You would make a good replacement for Sirius," she joked.
Harry laughed at her comment, he imagined himself lying across Remus and Tonks couch like Sirius always did with James and Lily.
"I don't think you should keep Tonks and Remus waiting any more, their patience might snap," said Ginny softly.
Harry nodded and took her hand in his and led her to the fireplace. He would never confess that he really wanted Ginny to come with him, just the fact that she was there with him, made the thought of telling Remus and Tonks his decision a lot easier.
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"It's been hours, maybe I should try and find him," said a worried James.
"No, it's fine, he'll come back we just need to be patient," said Remus coolly.
"It's okay," everyone turned to see Harry hand in hand with Ginny. He let go of her and went to Remus and Tonks.
"I would really like to be godfather of your baby," Harry said with a smile.
Tonks was smiling with pure happiness, she got up from her chair and hugged Harry tightly.
"I'm so happy you want to," Tonks said to him.
"And don't worry, I wont stink up your whole house with my feet," he joked as he eyed Sirius.
"It was pretty bad," Sirius laughed, " So I guess you're my alternate."
Harry laughed, "I guess so."
Remus got up and looked at Harry with so much gratitude, he was so happy Harry wanted to be the godfather. He went over and hugged Harry tightly.
"Thank you," he said quietly, so only Harry could here.
Harry smiled, "Thank you."
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Harry and Lily were sitting at the kitchen table early in the morning discussing Tonks and the baby when she herself flooed into the Potter Manor looking for Lily. She spotted a surprised looking Harry and Lily.
"Lily! Harry!" Tonks practically ran to them.
"What? What happened? Is the baby okay?" Lily asked, concerned.
Harry stood up with worry.
"Yes, he's fine!" Tonks gave her a huge smile.
Lily's eyes widened with excitement, "It's a boy! Congratulations Tonks!"
"This is great! Congrats Tonks, now I can finally say godson," Harry said with a smile.
Tonks smiled a huge smile to them and told them how she couldn't wait to tell them.
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Tonks was lounging on the couch with a baby book full of names. Lily brought her a cup of tea and sat next to her reading an identical copy of the same name book.
Both Harry and Remus were looking through a different name book searching for boys names.
"What about Ryan? That's a nice name." murmured Tonks.
"It's a bit too common don't you think?" Remus said.
"Yeah, that's what I was thinking too," she said.
"Hmm. Colin, Dillon, Jack, John," Lily read through the list.
"My dad always liked that name, Jack, we had a owl named Jack," Tonks laughed to herself, "me and my dad always had so much fun."
Harry looked at Tonks, curiously, he never heard much about her past, "What's your dad's name?"
"Ted," Tonks responded with a smile, "his name is so boring though."
Harry laughed, "Look at this name, Dee, who would name their kid Dee?"
"My dad probably, since he picked the name Nymphadora," Tonks rolled her eyes.
"Ted always liked strange names, Ted." Remus laughed, "Dee." He rolled his eyes.
Harry stood up, "I got it!"
Tonks looked up at him, "What?"
"Teddy," Harry laughed heartily.
Tonks laughed along with him, "I actually really like that," she smiled and touched her belly, "Teddy."
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Remus and Harry were in the nursery trying to set up the baby's new crib. They made a bet with Tonks that they could build it from scratch without any magic. They tried for at least four hours, re-reading the instructions over and over.
"Okay, that's it!" Remus pulled out his wand and waved it over the crib parts. All the pieces suddenly snapped together and assembled a perfect white crib.
Harry laughed, "I was just about to do the same thing." as he wiped the sweat off his forehead.
Tonks popped her head in, "You owe me a massage," she laughed.
Harry laughed as Remus rolled his eyes.
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Harry wasn't fully asleep he thought he heard someone opening his bedroom door. He suddenly was aware that someone was in his room, he shot up out of his bed and waved his hand at the lights.
James was in his room with his hands up in the air, Harry laughed hard at the site.
"Dad, what are you doing in here?" Harry chuckled.
"Tonks just went into labor," he said.
Harry shot out of his bed and got dressed he went downstairs to a waiting Lily and Damien, and another red headed girl.
"Ginny? What are you doing here?" Harry said surprised.
"I wanted to be here for you," she said with a smile.
Harry smiled back and took her hand, "Thanks," he pecked her on the cheek as she blushed.
They flooed to Remus's house, they knew Tonks was there with Madame Pomprey. Lily rushed to Tonk's bedroom while Damien fell asleep on the couch with a sleepy looking James and Sirius. Harry on the other hand was wide-awake and anxious. Ginny squeezed his hand tighter.
"Everything is fine," she said quietly.
Harry nodded and leaned against her.
An hour past and Ginny went to check on Tonks and Lily. Harry hoped that his godson and Tonks were all right. He thought about Remus if anything bad happened to Tonks or his son.
"Harry," Ginny soft voice called.
Harry looked up to Ginny who was holding a small bundle in her arms. She came over slowly and sat beside Harry carefully so she wouldn't wake the baby.
"This is Teddy," she said with a smile.
Harry looked at the small boy in her arms; he had a small face and a vivid shade of turquoise hair. He chuckled, he knew that his godson was a metamorphagus just like Tonks.
"Here," Ginny held him out to Harry.
Harry didn't know how to handle babies; he held his arms out in an awkward cradle. Ginny smiled and placed the baby in his hands. Harry felt the warm weight in his hands. It finally hit him this was his godson. If anything happened to this baby boy, there would be hell to pay.
Ginny giggled, "Like this."
She moved Harry's hand slowly so it supported the baby's fragile head. And used her other hand to move Harry's other hand to cradle Teddy's body more naturally. She smiled at the sight of Harry holding Teddy.
He started rocking Teddy slowly he smiled at his small godson and looked to Ginny smiling at him too. He felt so comfortable; he wished he could stay here forever.
Ginny giggled and touched the baby's cheek.
"He's adorable," she said quietly.
Teddy opened his eyes, Harry stopped breathing, Teddy gave him and Ginny a huge smile and giggled, he relaxed and laughed at his godson and used his hand to stroke his small head.
I can do this. Harry thought hopefully.
Damien, James, and Sirius woke and saw Harry holding a small baby in his hands and crowded around to take a look at the teal haired boy. Harry smiled and realized that no one in the room was Teddy's godfather besides him; he leaned closer to Ginny and held Teddy tighter in his arms.
