Harry woke in the morning, confused and uncertain where he was. He noticed both Liam and Draco were in bed with him, and slowly he realized where he was. He was in the room Uncle Moony and Uncle Sev gave him, but he shook away the thought, they weren't his Uncles. He had always known they weren't. They shared no blood with mummy and daddy, but not like this. His head was still spinning, when he thought about it, the news he was no Potter. He knew they never loved him, he knew Liam was his only family, but he was still in pain. He knew Uncle Siri, he was actually his Uncle, told him his daddy knew and wasn't hurt. Uncle Moony had said the same thing, both about himself, and about Regulus, but Harry wasn't certain. Harry thought daddy had to be hurt, why else would he keep Harry away, why would he not have given Harry to his Papa, or Uncle. He had this whole big family, cousins and more, and he didn't get to grow up with them because Papa hurt his daddy.

Seeing the two others remained asleep, he slipped from the bed, and stopped for a moment. He looked to his brother's bag, and fished out his cloak, having never done it before. He knew Liam wouldn't mind, he had allowed Harry to use it. He slid under the cloak and slipped into the hall. He found the sitting room empty, and made his way out, before anyone could see the painting open. He had to get out of there, he was so confused, and he knew they would try to talk to him when they woke up. Harry had no idea where he was going, but he found his way through the school, and ended up in the astronomy tower.

Harry looked out over the edge. "It is a long fall. I wonder..."

He thought he was alone; he had taken off the cloak. "No wondering needed kiddo, that fall would kill you."

Harry didn't turn to look at him. "I wasn't thinking that."

Oliver came to his side. "Good because I was starting to worry you were thinking about something foolish."

Harry turned his face away from him, trying to hide the tears evident in his eyes. He had no idea how the kid was always close, how he always seemed to know, he always showed up. Harry had been wearing the cloak only until he got past the Great Hall, but it was very early in the morning, and he didn't think he had passed anyone along the way. He knew the lions' tower he had passed along the way, and thought for a moment about quidditch.

Oliver had no idea why the kid was up so early, even the rest of his team wasn't. He wasn't such a tyrant; he only expected them up at dawn just before a big game. It was only early in the year; it would be a few weeks at least before that started.

Oliver tried to cheer him up. If you are so anxious for heights, we could use you as beater target practice on the pitch."

Harry didn't manage a small smile. "I know you have practice or something, you don't have to try and cheer me up."

Oliver shook his head. "Oh I am just bored; it is this or wake up the rest of my team. I prefer your company."

Harry sagged down on the bench near him. "I am not up for company."

Oliver simply sat down with him, and started talking, even if a one sided conversation. He was worried about the kid, he had seen a few incidents since the start of the year, and he knew he was in rough shape. He had no idea what led the kid to be here standing on the astronomy tower, but he wasn't about to leave him. He doubted the kid would have jumped, but he knew if it had even crossed his mind for a millisecond, the kid was in rough shape. And it was obvious he shouldn't be alone.

Harry had no idea why Oliver wouldn't leave him be, and no idea why he agreed, when Oliver took him with him to the pitch. Perhaps he thought he could escape when Oliver was in the change rooms, but he found himself in the stands.

Fred smiled when he came out and saw him. "I think you have charmed our captain or something."

George agreed. "He would usually be accusing you of spying on the team for your house."

Harry managed a tiny smile. "I do believe he mentioned using me as beater practice."

Oliver pointed at the extra broom. "You know I was joking, but you can come up with us."

One of the girls snorted. "I think the twins are right, you hypnotized him maybe. You are Slytherin's reserve seeker and all."

Harry chose to remain in the stands, and watch. He may have been named his team's reserve seeker, but he was not a spy, no one on the other team thought he would. He had nearly forgotten he was on the team, all that had happened before and since then; he felt completely confused and mixed up. He could admit sitting here in the stands, watching the practice, felt good. It was an hour in or so when he noticed someone come sit down next to him. He didn't have to look; he knew it was his Uncle, his real one.

Sirius kissed him on the head. "I always found watching the team practice a good way to clear my head too."

Draco and Liam slowly came around; it had been early when they went to bed, barely after dinner. But they day had been long already, and the turmoil and pain their best friend and brother were in, took a tole on all. They had been worried about him, and since the bed was large enough for all three comfortably, they slept together. They woke up expecting to find Harry in bed with them, but found he wasn't, and he wasn't in the bathroom either. They didn't freak until Liam noticed his cloak was gone.

They rushed out into the sitting room, where they found Severus and his husband. The two men had just come out of their bedroom as well, and were both showing signs of the tension from the night. They were both so worried about Harry.

Severus looked between them. "My...Harry is he still asleep?"

Draco shook his head. "He isn't in the room."

Liam added. "He took my invisibility cloak from my bag."

Remus tried to calm his husband. "We have the marauder's map."

He had meant to give it to Harry, but with all that had gone on, he had no chance. He knew it belonged to Harry, he had always known Harry was not James', and it seemed more fitting now. He was the nephew of one marauder, and the stepson of another, the only two who were true marauders any more. The map had come in handy, Remus would never say it out loud, but he had come up with it as a way to keep track of James under his cloak. James had known to pull pranks even on his friends.

Draco and Liam looked at the map, his dad had mentioned it once, but he said it was lost. He said it had been confiscated by Filch, and assumed it had been burned. Remus admitted his husband stole it back, and he intended it for Harry.

Remus noticed Harry was on the pitch. "Your team is not practicing."

Severus pointed down at the change rooms area. "It looks like the lions are. He has friends among them."

Draco managed a small smile. "I have a feeling a certain keeper has had a hand in that."

Severus had noticed the older boy seemed to always be around. "I will go and see."

Remus put a hand on him. "A bit of time to think might do him some good. Besides it looks like he has company."

Severus saw the name coming from the gates, and he should have known. They had convinced Sirius to go home the night before, but there was no doubt he would come back. Like Remus he was the only family besides Liam, Harry had before. They had all seen how Harry had turned to him for comfort the night before, and they knew he would continue to be.

Severus could admit a part of him felt a slight pang of jealousy; he had the night before as well. He was happy his son had someone he could turn to, but he couldn't help but wish his son would turn to him.

Remus knew his husband too well. "Just be patient my love. You were the one who had to have a child with a Black."

Severus smiled a little from that. "Regulus did always seem more reasonable then his brother though."

Remus looked at the boys. "I had an elf send some fresh clothes for you. Change, I am sure Harry will come in for breakfast."

Though they had been ready to go out for him, the boys realized they were half dressed, and went back into the bedroom. They had not had pyjamas, but were out of robes and such, and sure enough found fresh clothes. They knew it was in part an excuse, the men wanted some time alone, and so they didn't argue.

Severus held his husband. "Thank you for being so amazing. I know you love Harry, but it still has to be hard for you."

An: James and Lily will make an appearance soon, you know they will find out sooner then later about their ex son.

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