Harry had seen and heard the surprise and gratitude in the man. He knew Severus had to fight to say thank you but he still appreciated it. Though Harry had not pursued professional quidditch he still loved it. He had, he had played for the national team the first two summers after the war. The team wanted him back this summer but he had said no. But he couldn't imagine if he wasn't able to fly or thought he couldn't. He would teach his son to play one day and hopefully watch him go far. Teddy already had a kid broom which Harry gave him for his first birthday.

Harry had not seen any of the family since he had called a break with Ginny. On Sunday though he had been invited for dinner. He had of course skipped dinner on Saturday at the Burrow. He believed he and Teddy were going to dinner at George's.

Harry looked at Teddy as he was about to go into the shop. "How about we go home and say you're sick?"

Teddy shook his head. "No. Uncle George."

Harry tried. "We could go and visit Uncle Draco."

Teddy shook his head. "Dinner last night. Uncle George."

A voice came from behind. "So scared, you are resorting to Malfoys?"

Harry turned around expecting a red head but not one he thought. "Charlie?"

Charlie grinned. "Hey Potter, long time."

Teddy looked at him and at his dad. "He look like Uncle Bill."

Harry laughed. "Teddy this is Uncle Bill and George's brother Charlie."

Charlie looked at the little boy. "I used to work with dragons far away. I have a gift for you."

Teddy was all smiles when he saw the dragon. "Thank you."

Harry shook his head. "Welcome home."

Charlie went to go in. "I missed you guys at dinner last night. George said you'd be here."

Harry stopped. "I am sure someone could have filled you in."

Charlie laughed. "They did. Poor Rodger got a bit of an introduction to the family."

Harry was reminded he was bringing a boyfriend. "Rodger? Your knew boyfriend?"

Charlie showed his hand. "New husband actually."

George had come and heard. "Took some of the heat off you for at least a bit."

Charlie had told his parents he was moving back and bringing someone with him. They had always thought he would be a bachelor for life. They kind of suspected he might be engaged or close though. For him to move back and introduce them to someone he must have been serious. He had shocked his parents though when he revealed he had eloped. He hadn't wanted any of the craziness Bill, Percy, George and Ron had all faced. Molly had not been happy to hear she had missed it. Rodger was Rodger Davies who Harry knew briefly in school through quidditch. They had both been working in Romania. But Charlie had finished his vet training finally and Rodger had signed with a quidditch team back home. He had played in Romania even in the war, one of many who left during it. Charlie took a job to be a vet with the ministry here and be close to Rodger. He used his money he saved for years and reward money to buy them a house or look into it.

George and Angie were happy to have them over for dinner. Rodger would have come but he was having dinner with his parents that night. Charlie had been introduced to them a few days before. They too were shocked by the elopement, but welcomed Charlie with open arms.

Charlie watched Harry. "So what is this about almost running?"

Angie eyed him. "My cooking isn't that bad."

George smirked. "Worried about the reaction about Ginny."

Harry was pale. "I haven't seen any of you since the break."

Angie reminded him. "We have told you to break up with her, for months."

George agreed with his wife. "Just wish it had been permanent."

Harry laughed as he felt some relief. "I should have known but still. She is your sister."

George groaned. "Don't remind me."

Angelina pointed out. "Just my sister in law. No such loyalties required here."

Harry looked at Charlie. "And you?"

Charlie shrugged. "Heard some stories." And after a pause. "If she makes you miserable, you did the right thing."

Harry sighed. "I don't know if I'd say miserable…."

Angie cut in. "We would."

Teddy nodded. "Daddy sad."

George scooped up his nephew. "See, even your two year old can see that."

Teddy smile. "Mr. Toby make Daddy smile."

Charlie looked at him. "Mr. Toby?"

Harry shook his head. "A patient. Teddy has met him a few times."

George laughed. "See, tells you that you need to get out. Your son is trying to set you up with patients in desperation."

Harry was glad his son didn't know the man's real name. He had mentioned more than once to others about who he had met. Harry didn't know though what his son was talking about. He didn't really think he had ever smiled around the man. And if he had, it was his son who inspired the smiles and not him. But maybe his two year old had misread the smile he might have had on his face. He assumed that was it.

Charlie spoke. "I may be a married man, but if you ever need someone to go out with…."

Harry was surprised. "I have some single friends. Besides I wouldn't want to put you in hot water with your sister."

Charlie laughed. "I am already in enough. And I thought perhaps the right kind of clubs."

George saw Harry blush. "Just a suggestion."

Teddy looked up. "Daddy why so red?"

Harry kissed his son. "Just a bit warm."

Angie passed him a drink. "Good time, while you're on the break. See what else may be out there for you."

Harry knew they loved him and had his best interest at heart. He was relieved if he broke up with Ginny he wouldn't just have George. He had never been that close to Charlie but he would be back in the country. George told him that Bill would be cool about it as well. Fleur had not been the only one in that couple to stand up for him the night before. Fleur had always liked him and so did Bill.

Harry reluctantly agreed before he and Teddy left. "I will at least consider it. Andromeda and Ted are saying the same thing."


Harry felt a bit odd but he had taken his son to work with him for the day. Normally he wouldn't have but something had come up. Ted was semi-retired but he had to go into work at the ministry. And Andromeda who worked at the hospital as a nurse, had been busy as well. Harry was not at the muggle clinic that day though. He had been back for a few days at the hospital as they needed extra hands. Teddy had never been to the day care program there before. But while Harry didn't mind leaving him with an elf for an hour or two, it would have been longer. And he wasn't about to ask Molly to sit and Angelina was so close to her due date. Two months but still.

Teddy had visited more than once and he had liked it. Harry thought it would do him some good and he could check on his son once in a while. He had to leave the hospital for a time when he was summoned to the coast. The clinic knew of his patient so he was able to work it in.

Severus barely looked up from his table. "Where is he?"

Harry smirked. "Where is who?"

Severus looked up slightly. "The little rug rat you always bring."

Harry smirked. "If I didn't know better, he was growing on you."

Severus grunted. "Indeed."

Harry explained. "I am making a round officially. I am not off the clock like weekends."

Severus put down a knife. "No one knows where I am."

Harry came across. "I swore. But the hospital knows you're in my care, so I can get potions."

Severus motioned. "May not be needed forever."

Harry saw he had been busy. "It seems you approve of my gift."

Severus grunted. "Indeed."

Harry looked at the bottles. "The elves said you needed something."

Severus put down the knife. "My leg is cramping. There seemed to be none of the potion in stock."

Harry summoned a bottle. "You were trying to move it."

Severus grunted. "Just to get in the chair."

Harry pushed. "You can admit you are tempted to learn to walk."

Severus downed the potion. "No. I will never walk again."

Harry made sure there were more in the cupboard. "And you were sure you could never brew again."

This wasn't the man he had known when he was in school. The Severus he had known had been stubborn and would never give up. He had been determined to make Harry's life hell he had thought. But he had given up so easily on both brewing potions and being able to walk again. Harry didn't understand why he wouldn't just try. He could have much of his normal life back including the Malfoys even without walking. He always seemed to hate teachings, so what did it matter if he couldn't return to it. There was more out there.

Severus shook his head as he listened to the boy. Of course the boy would not understand. He hadn't hated teaching though not his first choice. He was rough on them both as a spy and so they didn't blow up his room. And he had taken pride in being the head of his house.

Harry stood. "Horace is looking for a replacement so he can retire."

Severus smirked. "Even if you are a healer, your potions' skills were horrendous."

Harry laughed. "I was thinking more like you."

Severus sneered. "I can barely brew. I definitely couldn't teach, even if I ever planned to come back."

Harry shrugged. "If you let me help you with your rehab you could."

Severus slammed his hand down. "This is pointless."

Harry wasn't backing down. "Only pointless if you don't try. It wouldn't hurt."

Severus ground his teeth. "Fine. If it will make you shut up."

Harry stood. "Good, we will start on the weekend. Now I need to return to the hospital."

Severus mumbled under his breath. "Of course the boy will be coming."

Harry turned back with a smile. "I think you like him just as much as he does you."

Harry was happy he seemed to have at least won a small battle with the man. He would start doing rehab with him on the following weekend. He knew his son would never be left behind and it seemed to be working. He got the man doing potions and now it was time to work on his legs. He hoped when he was walking again, the man would tell the Malfoys. He thought maybe he could get him to tell Draco before he was fully at it. He didn't think he could work a miracle like that before the wedding. Severus should be there for it.

At the end of his day he ran into his Aunt. "Long day?"

She nodded. "And not over. It seems like it will be a boys' day again."

Harry sighed. "I guess I should be happy I work in rehab right now."

Andromeda laughed. "You will have your fair share when you become a pediatrician this fall."

Harry grabbed his bag. "I am going to go pick up Teddy and head for home."

Andromeda smiled. "I checked on him at lunch. He seemed to be enjoying it."

Harry agreed. "It's good for him to have other kids to play with."

Down at the daycare a young woman smiled. "Come to pick up your child?"

Harry nodded. "My son Teddy, though I don't see him anywhere."

The girl looked at her chart. "Oh he was picked up a half hour ago."

Harry stopped and looked at the woman. "By whom? His grandmother doesn't have him."

Harry's head was racing with who may have taken his son. Ted would not have come to the hospital and taken Teddy. He knew Harry would bring him home. And if he had come for him, he'd have told Harry or his wife. He had just seen Andromeda and she had not mentioned it. And George would never have come. There was no one who should have taken his son from here.

Harry was furious. "Who the hell did you allow to walk out of here with my son?"

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