Harry was confused by the look on his godfather's face. He didn't think it could be too bad, or so he hoped. He knew Albus was a bird, he had heard once. And he didn't believe any of his so called cousins were one, though the twins were trying. His words about the person being dead though hit home, and Harry had to wonder. He thought about his dad, not Gideon, but Regulus. He was reminded his dad's body had never been found, and he was a reason Harry came here. And Leo had the book from his dad at one point as well. But he may not have known Gideon's form, but he had known Regulus'. Uncle Siri had been the one to tell him in fact, that they had both been dogs.

Remus was confused, and told himself this was not possible. He was reminded though, like Harry's dad, the man's body was never found. And the pendant he had found in the sitting room as well. He had no idea though how any of this may be possible.

Harry pushed. "Who?"

Remus sighed. "Alastor."

Harry was surprised. "Mad Eye?"

Remus nodded. "I saw his form once."

Harry was confused. "He doesn't seem the cat sort."

Remus laughed. "You're not the first to say so."

Harry asked. "But he was missing an eye and leg."

Remus shook his head. "I didn't say Leo was him."

Harry pushed. "He looks like him or you'd not have reacted."

Remus agreed. "He'd look full bodied, but the leg and eye would be fake too in cat form."

Harry persisted. "I think it's him."

Remus put a hand on him. "Harry, he died."

Harry shook his head. "No one found his body."

Remus knew he was right. "He would not have left the war."

Harry didn't back down. "Maybe he was injured."

Remus pointed out. "Why would he be here?"

Harry didn't know. "Did he know about this place?"

Remus had no idea. For a moment he thought about the pendant they had found down in the living room. And being told that while spies had them, so Regulus would have, so had Moody as well. And the book that seemed to have appeared at the same time as Leo. The book belonged to Harry's dad, and he pendant could have, but it seemed a coincidence. The book was written by Moody, and perhaps could have been a sign. He was reminded that neither man's body had ever been found. It couldn't be Regulus, and he didn't want to get Harry's hopes up it was Moody. He knew Harry had been very fond of the man, both the fake and real one oddly enough.

Harry knew it was foolish, but he had always liked the man. He felt guilt that the man died for him, not as bad as his Uncle, but still guilt. He had thought of his death, when he thought about Hedwig. Albus was to blame for both deaths, Harry should never have needed rescuing.

Harry saw Leo appear and looked at Remus. "Is there a spell?"

Remus understood. "You saw Sirius use it to force Peter back."

Harry had forgotten. "I don't remember it."

Remus took out his wand. "If it will put your mind at ease."

Harry was shocked. "He is changing."

Mad Eye stood before them. "No need."

Remus spoke as Harry was in shock. "Alastor, what are you doing here?"

Alastor looked to Harry. "Keeping an eye on the boy."

Harry was confused. "We thought you dead. How are you here?"

Moody explained. "Your dad told me of this place."

Remus knew he didn't speak of James. "You knew?"

Moody admitted. "A few years. I am the reason Severus knew."

Harry was confused. "But you still….."

Moody understood. "Almost died for you? I was oath bound to protect you."

Harry shook his head. "I am not the hero, you owed me nothing."

Moody corrected him. "I swore an oath of sacred blood, when your dad was still pregnant with you."

Harry had never heard of such a thing, but both men explained. There were godparents, and then there were oath parents. Not all children had oath parents, and often a godfather or mother would serve was one as well. Remus assumed if Harry had one, in either form, it was Sirius. But Moody explained, while Sirius was the obvious choice, it was why he had not been chosen. Gideon worried about his son, and Albus. He chose an oath parent that Albus would not suspect, he'd assume Sirius would be chosen. Albus had no idea how close Moody was to both dads.

Moody added. "I swore from the moment of the oath, I'd give my life in protection of yours."

Harry was still uncertain. "Isn't a godfather the same?"

Remus explained. "Moody would have died, if he knowingly betrayed you or hurt you."

Moody finished. "I took an oath upon my very life and magic."

Harry was shocked. "Why? Why would you risk so much for me?"

Moody sat with him. "I loved your father and his twin, they were the closest thing to sons I had."

Remus remembered. "I have never seen you as shaken as when Fabian was killed."

Moody nodded. "He should have been your oath father, your protector. I was a poor replacement for him."

Harry stood. "Why were you here then?"

Moody stood. "I knew you'd come here in time. I waited."

Harry was confused. "How?"

Moody actually smiled. "Your blood would call you home."

Harry was reminded, of how he had settled on this place. He had known that his father had come here, Regulus, during the war. He had been anxious to have some type of connection with the father he had never known. With his godfather dead, this seemed like a likely place. But if Kreacher had not told him, he could have ended up in France or somewhere else. It was luck mainly, that brought him here.

Moody actually laughed. "Do you think Kreacher acted on his own?"

Severus and Neville had been surprised, to meet their new house guest to say the least. Moody had been here, since he had been thought dead. He had been welcomed here, by his father. The elves knew he was alive, and had fed him, he had not been hunting in Leo form. He would remain with them, even if Harry was no longer a child needing protection. Harry still had a lot to learn, and though not in danger, Moody would stay. Harry was not unhappy by this revelation, like Charlie and others, it was nice to have old faces that he can still trust.

Harry had noticed in the days that followed, that Moody often disappeared off in places. Harry was worried, but Remus told him not to be worried about it. The man had always been a bit off, and he had been alone for a long time now.

Viktor arrived a few days later, oddly with a goat in hand. "I come bearing gifts."

Harry smiled. "If you were Greek, I may be worried."

Neville came up next to Viktor with the other. "They finally arrived."

Harry smiled at the little pair. "I thought we ordered one."

Neville shrugged. "I thought one of each made sense."

Viktor followed them out to the barns. "Goats and chickens, need to get you a horse."

Harry smiled. "I am considering one."

Viktor put the little goat in her new home. "I know you are to be a vet, but you sure are creating a farm."

Neville put his down. "They were my idea."

Harry looked at the goats. "Have you thought of names?"

Neville smiled. "I was thinking Phoebus for the boy and Selene for the girl."

Viktor smiled. "You like the moon I see."

Harry shook his head. "I have a feeling it has more to do with a blonde haired Ravenclaw back home."

Neville blushed a bit. "Maybe."

Viktor clapped him on the back. "It's okay to miss her."

The goats were quite young, but there was a chance they'd have babies in the future. Neville was the one who wanted a goat, and the chickens. Harry had only been thinking about his owl, and possibly a horse in the future. He was starting to think maybe he should get a cat or dog, seeing that Leo was not in fact a cat for him. Maybe Hagrid had rubbed off on him more than he had once thought.

Neville smiled as he watched the two of them together, as Harry and Viktor went to look at Nero. He knew Luna would be happy, she was hoping Harry would find love when he was here. She had always known Ginny was all wrong for him, before she even learned the truth.

Neville spoke up. "You know you could always get Harry a cat, his birthday is coming up."

Viktor turned. "Smaller than a horse, but I thought he already had one."

Harry smirked. "Wasn't really a cat."

Viktor was confused. "Am I missing something?"

Neville laughed. "He was an animagus. Mad Eye Moody."

Viktor was confused. "The professor from the tournament?"

Harry nodded. "The real one. You never met him, he was locked in his trunk."

Moody's voice came from behind. "A few months of my life I'd like to forget."

Viktor turned to the man. "I have heard a lot of you."

Moody eyed him. "I have heard stories of you."

Harry explained about the man's role. "He is staying with us now."

Viktor offered his hand. "Welcome."

Moody eyed him up. "I will be keeping an eye on you."

Harry shook his head. "He is not Igor."

Moody reminded him. "I swore to protect you as your fathers would have."

Though it was no longer war, there were other things to protect him from. Moody had spoken to both Remus and Severus, since he revealed himself. He had been the one to tell Severus who Harry was, when he had realized the truth in the end. He knew how hurt and betrayed Harry had been by those he thought cared about him. And he was not about to allow anyone to hurt the boy again.

Viktor groaned. "Maybe I should rethink this."

Harry was confused. "Rethink this?"

Neville smiled. "He has three fathers to face."

Harry wasn't certain. "He's not…."

Viktor cut him off. "I was going to ask you out for dinner."

Harry was surprised. "Really?"

Viktor nodded. "There is a band I like playing tomorrow night."

Harry was amazed. "I'd like that."

Moody glared. "I will know where and when."

Viktor looked at the man. "Harry is old enough to date."

Harry steered Viktor from the stables. "Let's not push this."

Neville looked at Moody. "He is good for Harry."

Moody turned to leave but he added. "Severus seems to think so."

Neville disappeared from the barns, but Moody had just turned the corner and remained. He knew Harry was old enough to date, and to choose whom, he was an adult. He saw no problem with Viktor, he thought he seemed like a good young man. But like Remus and Severus, he knew Bill's arrival on the scene wasn't a good thing. There was someone else he needed to make sure kept his distance from Harry.

He wrote in his two way journal. 'You must remain where you are for now, he isn't ready quite yet.'

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