They knew Harry was a bit worried about moving again. He was shaken by Peter attacking him but this place still seemed safe. He was worried they'd send him back. They knew moving now was likely the best. The longer Harry was settled somewhere the harder a move would have been. He was assured the chickens would come as well as his cats. And he was promised he would be reunited with the other two paintings as well. The little boy had missed his Grandmother and Grandfather. Neither of his Uncles could understand such a sentiment but Sirius thought it fitting.
The next morning Harry was helped to get his cats in baskets. He was taken to watch as the elves packed up the chickens for him. They had gently explained chickens didn't live very long lives and he seemed to understand. But the only things getting eaten were the eggs.
Harry was little scared. "We have to do the pop thing?"
Sirius nodded. "Yes."
Remus assured him. "It will be quick I promise."
"And the chickens, and cats and your grandparents are waiting." Regulus added.
Harry nodded his head a little. "Okay."
Remus bent to scoop him up and noticed. "Are you ready?"
Harry shook his head. "I need Kitty."
Sirius reminded him. "They are waiting."
Regulus smiled. "I believe he means this."
Harry cuddled his kitty. "Yes."
Sirius took out the portkey and activated. "We will soon be there."
Harry was shaking but not crying when they arrived. "Here?"
Remus nodded. "We're here."
Lucius was waiting. "All ready for you."
They were standing in the front garden of what looked to have been an old coach house. There was a nice front entrance with a staircase and hall, and doors to either side. The door to the left led simply into a sizable library room. They left the room for last so that Harry could see the paintings. To the right there was a long living room along the front of the house. It was much more spacious than the cottage, and had things like a television added. A door from the room led into a dining room which you passed through into a big family kitchen. The kitchen also had a door from the hallway. There was a sunroom along the back, added to the old house, which ran most of the length of the house. There was a pantry and other storage behind the library. Upstairs they found four good size bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Harry's room was in the back of the house, and much bigger than the cottage. His cats were already exploring, though Rummy was sleeping on the bed, and his things were unpacked. They took him out back where he was happy to find the chickens. The yard was smaller than the clearing in the woods but certainly bigger than Grimmauld. There was a little swing set for Harry and a lot of room for him to play. They were in a town but they had privacy here.
Harry was led into the library. Though there were walls and walls of books, all three paintings were on the walls as well. The room would be for Harry when he was studying. And none of the others would have to deal with the paintings unless they wanted to of course.
Harry was so happy. "Grandmother. Grandfather."
Orion managed a smile. "Your grandsire has told us you have studied well."
Harry nodded but he looked at Wallburga. "Look Siri is home. You don't have to be sad anymore."
Sirius had come into the room and told Harry. "I am sure she…."
Wallburga eyed her son. "I am pleased you are free."
Regulus spoke up. "Why didn't you tell me Harry was my nephew?"
Orion smirked. "So you know?"
Sirius reminded them. "Of course I told them."
Wallburga simply said. "For the safety of our grandson."
Remus was confused. "We would never risk him. It may have helped."
Orion barked. "Well you know now."
Harry was a little spooked. "What's wrong?"
Sirius knelt and surprised him with a photo. "Look at this."
Harry smiled. "Grandmother when younger? And 2 babies."
"Those are me and your mum."
Harry cocked his head to the side. "My mum?"
Wallburga nodded. "My daughter Selena."
Harry touched the picture. "Oh."
Lucius appeared in the door. "The others have arrived."
Harry was reluctantly led from the room into the back garden. Sirius thought of his sister with a pang. Selena and Sirius, named for a moon and a star, opposites in so many ways. He wondered for a moment, if Lily had known before Harry was born, if her son would have had a Black name. But he was reminded that she had named Harry for her adoptive father. The man had truly loved Lily, the couple not involved in her kidnapping. Harry was as much a Potter as he was a Black, and James' family took their names from British culture. Harry was the name that suited him.
In the back garden they found a few other people. Lucius had decided it was time for a bit of a Black family reunion for Harry's sake. Narcissa had brought their son, but her sister and Ted had come with Tonks. And Pandora and Xeno had brought Luna.
Harry was a bit nervous when introduced but he looked at Draco. "Hi."
Draco smiled big. "I never had a cousin to play with."
Tonks smirked. "Hey pip squeak, what about me?"
Harry saw Luna and her mom. "You come to see Rummy?"
Pandora smiled. "I thought I could check on him. But Luna wanted to come play."
Luna was a little shy like Harry. "You said you have other kitties."
Harry smiled a little. "Three more."
Draco smiled. "We have puppies and horses. The kitties in the barns don't like to play."
Sirius smiled. "Why don't you take them to see your cats and show Pandora where Rummy is?"
Harry looked at Pandora. "I have to come. He no like doctors either."
Pandora smiled. "Well I am sure if you are with him, he will be brave."
Harry led the way. "He is very brave. He saved me."
Xeno watched them go. "Luna was very excited to come. Thanks."
Lucius smiled. "Thought it might be good for Harry to have some human friends."
Luna was a year younger but she was pretty quiet and liked animals like Harry. Draco was a bit more boisterous and adventurous. They thought both kids would be good for Harry. They had to be careful about the friends they introduced him to, at least from their world. There was no concern about the Lovegoods, and of course Draco was his cousin. Harry was a bit nervous but he introduced Luna and Draco to his kitties. And let Pandora take a look at Rummy and make sure he was doing well. He had liked Luna when he had met her before. Draco he found a bit loud but he liked him too. He a little scared when he told cousin, but Draco seemed very nice, not like old cousin. Harry still remember him.
Harry smiled when back outside. "Come, you need to see my chickens."
The move had been good for all of them. Sirius was happy reunited with his best friend, nephew and his brother. And especially happy to not share a room with the man. Remus had taken over Harry's reading and other lessons. He continued his magical training with the paintings. It seemed they could teach him some even in that form. It was the best they could as they didn't know any living elementals to work with him. There were veela who had similar powers but none they were in contact with. Pandora was a half veela and she did some work with Harry.
In the weeks that followed Pandora and Luna came for visits a few days a week. Pandora didn't tell Harry she was teaching him, she simply spent time with him and the animals. She had seen veela with gifts stronger than her own, but nothing like with the child, and he was human.
Harry was excited in October when he got to spend the day at Luna's instead. "Luna."
Luna smiled. "Hey Harry."
Pandora smiled. "Right on time."
Sirius looked at Harry. "I will be back at lunch."
Harry worried a tad. "You are leaving?"
Sirius knelt. "You know Pandora and Luna. You will have a lot of fun."
Harry nodded timidly. "But alone?"
Sirius assured him. "You are safe cub."
Pandora added. "Xeno has a surprise for you."
Xeno appeared. "Where are my hunters?"
Harry was confused. "Hunters?"
Luna smiled. "Daddy is taking us to find gnomes."
Pandora looked at Sirius as the ids went. "Have you contacted her?"
Sirius nodded. "Lucius and her husband are old friends."
Pandora had suggested a veela she knew well enough. Veela were not elementals but they had a deep connection to that magic, some more than others. Pandora had mentioned Nadia Krum. Nadia was a full veela and she seemed to have a connection with birds at least. Nadia's husband, Lord Borden Krum was an old friend of Lucius. They lived in Bulgaria with their son but Lucius was arranging for a meeting. If anyone could help Harry with his skill, beyond the paintings, it was a veela. Or another elemental, but those were not in high supply for them to call on.
Harry was having fun on the hunt with the Lovegoods when they spotted a family coming down the road. Xeno was not worried as they were the Weasleys and no real concern. Molly's brothers had been good friends of Harry's parents and she was no concern.
Luna pointed. "That is Ginny, my friend."
Harry smiled. "There are many."
"Ron is your age, he is bossy. But the twins are fun."
Xeno motioned. "We should go."
Luna turned to her dad. "Can we say hi to Ginny?"
Xeno shook his head. "Not today sweety."
Pandora came over. "Time for lunch."
Luna motioned. "Harry would like them."
Pandora agreed. "We need to ask his Uncles first."
Harry began shaking. "Bad magic. Bad."
Pandora knelt. "Harry what is wrong?"
Harry was shaking. "Bad magic."
Arthur could be heard. "Any idea why Albus wanted to speak to us?"
Molly nodded. "He was asking about a safe house that my brothers used."
Albus suddenly appeared. "Molly."
Harry was cowering down away from the man. Xeno and Pandora tried to convince the little boy he was safe and couldn't be seen. They had used a charm whenever Harry was not at home, to change his looks. But the little boy was in tears and scared. They weren't sure why Harry was so upset. They didn't think the little boy had ever met Albus before. They of course knew he was a risk but Harry had not been told much.
Molly could be heard talking to the man, as Pandora motioned to her husband to lead the kids back towards the house. Harry was clinging to Xeno's hand and he looked like he was ready to run. Luna was not sure what was wrong with her friend and she was worried.
Pandora could be heard talking to Albus. "I haven't spoken to the man since school."
Albus sighed. "Perhaps your husband."
"He is busy working on the paper. I was out with my daughter."
Xeno looked at Harry. "I need you to go over there and hide behind the tree and be really quiet."
Harry was shaking but nodded. "Okay."
He was behind the tree when there was a sudden sound and he was scared for a moment. A tall man was standing near him and for a moment he thought it was Albus. He remembered seeing the man as he left Grimmauld. He had kicked Buttertail and made his kitty run away. Harry didn't like the man's magic and he knew he was a bad man. But the man in front of him was different. He had magic but Harry wasn't worried.
The man smiled. "Child, I mean you no harm."
Harry eyed him. "Who are you?"
"My name is Nicholas."
"I should not talk to strangers."
Nicholas knelt. "I am a friend with your Aunty Arabella and your Grandsire."
Harry cocked his head. "You seem nice but Grandmother said careful."
A phoenix suddenly appeared. Nicholas smiled. "Right on time."
Harry was amazed. "He is beautiful. Can I touch?"
Nicholas nodded. "He likes you."
The bird landed on Harry and he stroked his feathers. "Uriel says you are a nice man."
Nicholas watched the child and saw Sirius appear behind him. "Remarkable."
Harry saw his Uncle. "Look at the pretty bird. His name is Uriel."
Sirius smiled and looked at Nicholas. "Thank you."
Harry didn't realize but Albus had come close to finding Harry. They had not expected to have the man in the town. Nicholas though had been keeping an eye on the boy and shielded him from view. He knew the boy was an elemental but had not realized just how strong he was. His communication with the phoenix proved just that. Uriel was one of a dozen Nicholas had, he bred them, it was his male earth phoenix. He looked at Sirius and offered his aid in instructing the boy in his powers. He would need to learn to control his gift or never be safe around Albus.
Nicholas explained. "I fear he has got his hands on another stone. Only the maker, or an elemental, can draw the elixir from the stone."
An: So for now not sure the Weasleys will play a role until school (not evil). Victor and his parents will enter soon, and Nicholas will play a big role.
Of course Nicholas is speaking of the Philosopher's stone and elixir of life. Albus didn't make one, Nicholas did. Voldemort is not the only one who could do many things with his hands on that elixir.
There will be a bigger jump next. Please keep reviewing.
