Reminded he could not talk about magic or his pets, Remus took Harry to a local playground a few days after Nyx came into their life. They may have had swings, but it was good for Harry, especially since they intended for him to go to Muggle School, when he was old enough. Remus thought it fitting the local school was the same one Lily went to as a kid, and her father had taught at. He sometimes forgot how long Severus had known Lily, that they had met as kids, in fact in that park.

Harry had been doing well, Draco kept his word and wrote at least once a week, as did others like the twins. Remus had used the letters as a way for Harry to work on his own writing and reading, which Harry picked up quite fast, now he had some encouragement. Both men thought Harry would do so much better in school now.

Harry looked a bit spooked about all of the other kids. "Can we go home? I play with Nyx."

Remus knelt down. "Harry you need some human friends your own age. I promise we can go if you try and have a bad time, but I want you to try."

Though Harry was still shaky, remembering the bullies from the summer, he nodded. He did not see any big boys or dogs, but he didn't have Draco there. He wanted to go home, he didn't mind being, alone, he always was before. He was never allowed to go to the park until Draco took him, his Aunty and Uncle would never let him, he was only allowed out for chores. The closest thing he had to friends had been Mrs. Fig's cats, why he loved Jolly so much.

Harry was going down a slide but when he got to the bottom there were a group of other kids. He was terrified. "Did I go down your slide?"

One of the boys spoke. "They're for everyone. Wanted to see if you wanted to play a game of tag with us?"

Surprise ran through Harry as he looked at the other kids, and they were all nodding and smiling. Draco played with him, and the twins, but he had never had anyone his own age. Dudley had playdates with his friends, and he had either been in his cupboard, or chased around. Harry nodded his had, not sure he liked tag, for he remembered his cousin's idea, but he saw Uncle Moony smiling from the bench.

The boy, who spoke, was Todd and he introduced the others and when Harry said his name he smiled. "Harry's it."

Harry looked a bit unsure for he had never been the one doing the chasing."Okay."

He had been worried they were playing a trick, for Dudley did with him, and they would just run away. Harry though was able to tag one of the little girls, and soon Remus was watching Harry run and play with a big smile, all over the playground.

One of the other mothers came and sat down. "I haven't seen you and your son here before. Are you and your wife new to town?"

Remus smiled. "Harry is my nephew, unfortunately his parents have passed on and he has recently come into my care."

Without going to deep he explained Harry had been with other relatives, but they had been unable to care for him, so Remus now had him. One of his close friends had a home hear, and Harry's mother grew up in town, so he and Harry had come here to live. He reluctantly told hr Lily's maiden name, reminded he was in a muggle area, and no one would really know her of course, well like in their world.

The woman though was shocked. "The Evans family? My mother always spoke of her favourite teacher in school."

Remus nodded."Lily, the younger of his daughters, was Harry's mother. They passed away three years ago."

As they spoke the woman explained a four year old set of twins who Harry was playing with, were hers. Abby was the little girl he tagged first, but with their similar looks, her twin brother Ashton was not hard to pick out. They lived up the road and she suggested he bring Harry for a playdate one afternoon, and told him she knew of some programs he could get Harry into before he was in kindergarten.

Laughing when Harry pouted about going, after his reluctance to come, Remus introduced Harry."We have been invited to come to their house to play soon."

Harry was very happy and Ashton bounced up and down. "Mommy, can he come soon? I want to show Harry the train set Grandpa gave me."

It was agreed the day after next Harry and Remus would come for lunch, and spend the afternoon playing, the invitation extended for Severus. The woman was not hurt when Remus said he would not likely be able to pull away from work, and said her husband was the same.

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Severus had been happy the park went well, and for Harry to have a playdate, not sure what they would do if they needed to repay the favour. He was not surprised they had known of the Evans, for both men met Lily's parents, and had known the couple were well respected in town.

Harry had spoken of nothing else the day before and bounded into the sitting room. "Uncle Sev are you coming?"

Severus kissed the boy. "Sorry prince but I have some work to do. I am sure you and Uncle Moony will have so much fun, you won't even know I am gone."

For the first time Harry did not look worried about leaving the house, he was not even sad Severus was not going, he was anxious. Remus shot a smile at the other man, for Harry seemed to have already forgot about him, and they had not even left the house. Severus just chuckled, reminded of why they thought this was a good idea to begin with, for it was bringing Harry out of his shell. They both understood his love for Jolly more, when they heard about Arabella's cats.

Rachel and her husband Ken who managed to be home for lunch, were happy to see them, and Harry was soon off up the stairs to see the train set. They practically had to pull the boys away to eat, reminding them they had all afternoon. The couple were quite warm.

Ken smiled as Harry thanked him for lunch and cleaned up his own dishes. "Are you sure he is only four? Our seven year old doesn't have such manners."

Remus smiled a bit but he explained. "The relatives Harry was with for the past few years were not so caring. Harry grew up a bit faster then most."

Of course they would never know, for they were muggles among other things, that Harry was deaged, but they could understand It turned out Ken was a business man but did a lot of work at the community center, why they knew about the programs, and had a lot of experience. Rachel had wondered when he said the relatives could not care for him any more, for it had not sounded like the couple had been too old, or an accident or something. They did not push the matter though.

Rachel gave him a number of brochures. "These are ones with places still open, Ken picked them up. I was not sure what Harry would be interested in."

He had no doubt when he was told the twins were in swimming, Harry would want to. "We spent the summer at the coast. I swear he is half fish now."

Ken had to go to work, but Remus and Rachel went over the brochures as the kids played. The boys had been mainly into trains, but were convinced for a tea party with Abby, who was the only girl, besides her mum, in the home. Along with the twins, the couple had a seven and nine year old, both boys in school.

Harry was not impressed when Remus could barely hide his laughter when Harry had a boa and flowery hat on. "Not funny Uncle Moony. Party rules."

Remus tried to stop and motioned Harry to take them off. "Say goodbye to your friends, and we should head home. I am sure you will see them soon."

Even after made to wear pink for a tea party, Harry was happy to be invited to come back again, for as he said later, Ash was cool, almost as much as Draco. He added Abby was too, but he did not want to have to wear pink again, and the feathers had made him sneeze.

Severus only did slightly better in hiding laughter when he was told. "It seems you two had more fun then my boring day down in the lab."

Harry nodded. "Can I go out back before dinner? I told Nyx and he will want to hear."

The men nodded, and Harry ran through the kitchen for the back garden, as Remus gave Severus the full run down, and showed him the brochures. It was decided, not only because of the twins but the summer as well, swimming for sure, the rest they would help Harry decide on.

Severus thought of something over dinner. "It will be a busy few days for Harry. He is supposed to spend Friday with the twins at the Burrow."

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They had enrolled Harry in swim and story time with his new friends, as well as an art class, but they would not start till the next wee. On Friday Remus took Harry to the Burrow, where the twins were the only kids home. Bill and Fleur lived in London as did Charlie, and Percy had a home down the road. The twins lived above their shop, but knew Harry was to come, and he would feel better with them there.

Remus was a bit confused when Harry was suddenly playing shy again. "You know them Harry, and you really like Fred and George."

Harry shook his head. "I want to stay home. I not feel well."

Though Harry a bit pale, both men were so used to Harry being scared to try new things and were sure when he got there he would be fine. Harry ha been amazed by the house the first time he saw it and he had been twelve, so they were sure a little boy would be. Besides, they reminded Harry, Ron would not be there, and Remus was coming. Harry did as they thought perk up a bit when they arrived, for the extremely crooked house, was cool.

Harry looked at it when they were about to go inside. "The house not fall down on us right?"

Just as Remus as assuring Harry the house was very secure Molly appeared. "Hey you two, right on time for lunch. How do you like our home?"

The couple and twins laughed when Harry asked about it falling down, for a much as he loved his Uncle, he was still not sure he believed him. The twins convinced Harry to come for a tour, and with Charlie who also came for lunch, they played some hide and go seek. Oliver would have come, he had been anxious to see Harry since this all happened, but he had a game that day. He and Charlie were already considering being engaged at t very least in the next year.

Molly called for them after third round. "Come down boys and eat. Then I am sure Harry would likely love to see outside."

Fred gave Harry a monkey back ride down the stairs. "You know we all played quidditch in school. You can come o a broom with one of us."

Hearing the comment Remus was a bit concerned, for Harry ha spoken of two things besides Nyx, his new friends, and flying He was so exited to go and see Draco's first game of the season, and he was decided to be a seeker when he was older. Harry did not eat much and he was not as excite of flying as Remus expected, and his worry turned to dread when twenty minutes after the boys took Harry out, they came back in, and Charlie had an unconscious Harry in his arms.

Remus was trying not to panic as he reached for his godson. "What happened to him? Someone better tell me what happened."