Remus was relieved Severus knew. He had been worried about how the man would react. Also he had some of the pressure lifted off of his shoulders. Having someone else keep an eye on the boys and out for Tom was a relief. Severus didn't think that Lucius was involved in all of this. He cared about Harry and the twins as Remus did. They had only been here for over a month but were becoming a family quickly. Even with the twins already adults there would be no doubt they would remain together for a few more years to come. The twins were no longer the care free pranksters who were in a rush to be independent.

Harry was slowly starting to make some progress in Australia. He and Draco ventured into town a bit more and Remus was teaching them to drive. They had been itching to fly but were in a muggle area. Severus and Remus saw it as a good compromise.

Remus took them into town for the library and to consider some activities for teens in town "It might help you feel more at home. You can't study all of the time."

The comment was more for Harry as Draco loved his lab work with his Uncle. Harry said quietly "I saw an art class at the library."

Remus noticed Harry had been sketching "I am sure you would enjoy that."

In an attempt to get him to open up Harry was given a notebook. Remus thought perhaps Harry would find writing away to get it out. Remus told him it could be a journal or any thing. Harry had wrote a bit but from what he had shown Remus it was poetry. But most of it was filled with art. Most was landscape or still life but his emotions were in the mood. He seemed to have a small talent and Remus thought to nurture it.

Harry went over to sign up for it. He was a bit nervous of doing something on his own. For a moment he saw a writing class and thought about Remus. He shook away the thought. He needed to start doing things on his own. Besides Remus didn't need a class and Harry preferred art.

Harry was a bit taken back when the man from the shop was there "You are taking the class?"

The man smiled "Ah the young man from back home. I have been looking for a new hobby. I have been living in town but met few."

Harry wasn't sure why but he felt so uncomfortable "I guess I will see you again."

He slipped away and he wasn't sure why he was so uncomfortable. The man was from the UK but that wasn't uncommon. And there was no sign he was a wizard. Maybe it was the fact he was also new to this small town which seemed a coincidence. There was something about the man's eyes as well. It wasn't that they scared him as he actually felt almost calm looking into them. It was that there was something so familiar.

He went back to the sign up to take his name off. He would take the writing class or something else. He was sure to find something else. But art was one of the few things he could focus on. Outside of his studies and helping the twins it meant a lot to him.

Remus had come over but not seen Tom "Is something wrong? You were into the class before. I will come with you."

Harry shook his head "No I am just being silly. It is in the day so I can do this while you write and Draco is in the lab."

Once again he was reminded coming to this was more for his sake. He helped the twins and was learning to drive but he was the only one without his own thing. Draco actually signed up for an evening club once a week to play sports and do out door activities. Harry would do that as well.

Tom watched with a smile as Harry left "That wolf won't keep me from you forever my love. I will have you back my precious."

Severus accompanied Harry into town for his first class. He thought Remus taking Harry was a bad idea. They both agreed if Harry was comfortable they needed to encourage him to do this alone. Harry was a bit pale but he had spoken about it at dinner and they knew he wanted this. In the late afternoon after Harry spent some time with the twins Severus took him. Tomorrow even the twins were going to learn cricket with the sports group.

Severus was happy when Harry went in alone. He assured Remus he would go in with Harry if Harry chickened out. He knew as close as they had grown Harry was less likely to cling to him at all. Harry did almost for a moment turn around but after a deep breath he went in.

He was relieved in a way when the man wasn't there but he was sketching the bird when he heard "I see you have a talent."

Harry looked up to see the man "Thanks."

He was a bit shaken the man sat next to him. He told himself it was a coincidence as the man came late and there wasn't much space left. He tried to focus his attention on his art work but he got the sense the man was watching. His eyes though were on his own work though when Harry looked over.

At the end of class he came over "I noticed your bird is in a cage? I thought we were all drawing the same."

Harry snapped his book shut "You missed the start of class. The teacher told us not to make copies. She wanted our own perspective."

Remus had commented on it as well. All of the pictures of Harry's he saw had a darker or sad undertone. George found therapy in making jokes and pranks again. For Harry he found more comfort in expression in art then words. He hoped one day his art would be more cheerful. But right now it was a clear reflection of him.

Tom knew someone would be waiting for Harry so he simply said "Well I look forward to seeing you next week. I have a feeling you'll inspire me."

Severus was sure enough waiting for him "Are you okay?"

Harry assured him he had been okay in the lesson. Other then the man who he didn't mention Harry really liked it. He knew if he continued he would see the man again but he wouldn't be run off. He passed of the color in his cheeks as a compliment on his art.

Severus knew Harry had a hard time accepting praise. He motioned to the van "The others are holding dinner for us."