Harry was so excited that weekend. He had loved working for Severus last year and in the past week had already been in the lab but he loved quidditch. He had been basically promised a place on the team. He had practiced enough with them last year he was assured a place nearly. Draco didn't have to try out since he was a reserve last year. Slytherin usually chose older so to have not one but two second years on the team and not as reserves was a change. His Uncle Luc had promised to come for try outs. They didn't tell Harry but Sirius was coming as well. Sirius swore Harry wouldn't see him until after try outs were ove.r Though he wasn't happy Harry was a snake but he wanted to come see. They knew he would come one way or another.

On Friday he was surprised. He had been working in the lab but Professor Snape asked him to come into his rooms. He had before but he was surprised to find his Papa there. He knew they spent a lot of time together and he hoped they would get married but he knew something was up.

Harry looked back and forth "What's wrong is it Sirius?"

Remus thought about Sirius coming tomorrow but they had enough to deal with "Something came in the mail for you."

Harry was confused until he saw the journal "She sent it back."

Harry knew he shouldn't have got his hopes up. His Papa had warned him when they had gone to Surrey that summer. He hadn't even thought the woman would allow Harry into the house. She had and Harry had left her with his mum's journal and the letters his mum tried to send on to her. He had told himself not to get his hopes up but he had. He had almost forgotten with all the Sirius turmoil.

The post office in town had a muggle mail system as well. Remus had told the woman how to send it back. He had hoped she would read. Like his son he near forgot with Sirius. He had not had hope like his son. He had worried Petunia would burn them.

He had further news for Harry "There was a note from your Aunt."

Harry took the note "Telling me she wants me to leave her alone?"

Remus shook his head "I think you should read it cub."

Harry read what was not a note but a letter "She kept the letters and photos."

Petunia had taken some weeks but she read. She had come to realize her sister had missed her as much as she had. She thought Lily loved her new world so much she didn't have need for her old one. Petunia had been jealous first and then furious at the world. It had first seduced her sister then murdered her. She hadn't wanted to see her nephew because he was a living reminder of that loss.

Harry and his Papa were further surprised. Petunia wanted her nephew to come at Christmas. Her and her husband were still not fans of magic. But she wanted a chance to at least talk to Harry for real. Even Vernon was willing to allow them in his house.

Harry was surprised "Papa can we?"

Remus kissed him "If you would like you can write her a letter and tell her we will come. I will take it to the post office."

Harry looked at the journal which she returned as it should be his "I wish mummy was still alive."

Remus kissed his son "She would be happy you and your Aunt got to know each other. She never really gave up hope."

Severus called for some tea and lightened up the mood "I wouldn't want my team's soon to be star seeker to be too tired tomorrow."

Harry protested he was tired but later the other two noticed him asleep. He had been asleep here twice though once he faked. Like the first time he carried a sleeping Harry into his guest room. He could admit he liked it. He could picture them being a family for real.

He held Remus to him and kissed him "I could get used to this."

Harry was surprised it was a family sleep over. Like in Ireland his Papa though slept in another bed. Well actually he was in Severus' who slept on the couch. Harry wasn't so young he didn't know people didn't have to be married but Severus and Remus kept to their original plan. They wouldn't share a bed in front of him until at least engaged. He took off to meet Draco and the team but he knew they would come.

Remus smiled as he watched his son try out. Lucius was with them in the stands but he was surprised Sirius wasn't. He wasn't unhappy as he would rather the man not ruin the day for his son. But the man seemed pretty insistent he would come.

Lucius shook his head "I don't know. I haven't been over since I talked to him about Kreacher."

Severus shrugged "Well at least Harry didn't know he was meant to come."

Remus was still put off "He has been all about making it up to us and being here. I thought he would at least show up."

Severus squeezed his hand "We all know he is a kid and was bound to slip up soon. But even I thought it would take longer."

Sirius had the attention span of a goldfish sometimes. But when it came to something he cared about he was usually better. He had got the scores for auror training and through the academy because he was passionate about it. Harry had once been one of those things he had loved enough. Remus thought the man may just have been away too long. He had always been selfish but years with no one to worry about but himself made it worse.

They were soon drawn back to why they were there. Harry had taken to the air after a few others had. The team had seen him before but on his up grade broom from his Uncle was even quicker then before. He put any doubt from captain Markus to rest.

Adrian clapped him on the back when he was named seeker. "Oh crap I will be stuck with you all year."

Harry laughed "Well I heard Mark mention you weren't much of a seeker and he may replace you."

Draco shook his head "It might be the rest of us who are regretting this pairing."

Harry was totally oblivious to Draco's comment and the looks from the others "We should go see our dads."

The team reminded them they would have a bit of a party in the common room later. Harry couldn't wait to go and tell his Papa and Uncle he had made the team. Of course it really wasn't needed. They had seen him try out and there was no doubt he would make the team. But even if they had missed watching the fact he was basically bouncing up and down was a sure sign. He would have been the first starting seeker to be a first year in a hundred years if there had been an opening.

They took the boys into town for butterbeer and to buy some treats for later. Draco made another comment about Adrian and from Harry's blushing he wasn't so oblivious this time. Remus reminded himself his son was too young to think boyfriend but smiled at the possibility of his first crush.

Lucius looked to Remus before he left them "Should I check on HIM?"

Remus wasn't sure "Maybe check and see if he took off again. It might be too much to hope we have our home back."

Lucius knew Remus only partially meant it "I know a part of you was hoping he would be here."

Remus couldn't deny it "As much as I try not to part of me wishes he could prove himself. But I won't get my hopes up."

His son's hopes up Lucius thought as he left them. Part of Remus could still remember Padfoot not Sirius as he now saw the man. But he had been hurt so deeply by the man. Harry may not remember Sirius walking out on them but Remus did. He had a job he loved and not only a son he would never give up but Severus back as well. He loved his life but the pain of that Halloween would remain with him.

Lucius went to the house. He knew the man hadn't come to the game but he was sure he hadn't left. Sirius may have forgot the day or something. He would not have given up so easily on Harry and Remus. At least he thought that much. The house was cleaner then last time. Narcissa sent him an elf to stay.

Lucius was shocked when he got up to the library "Merlin! What happened?"