Chapter 21

Rigel had been on edge the entire time Abraxas was gone. He was assured he'd come back, but like with the memories remaining, he was scared. He loved his daddies, and trusted them, but others could be scary. He loved his Uncle, and didn't think he'd lie, deep down he knew he wouldn't. There were some questions, like why Uncle Luc and Brax sent him from the den, before. He had been worried there was something they didn't tell him, like Brax was sick, or may go back. His dads reminded him Uncle Luc was Brax's son, even if they looked brothers, that was special. He needed private time with his dads, when they took him to the beach house, they needed private time. Same went for adult fathers and sons. They too had no idea of the talk, Abraxas would never pressure Rigel to be with him, so he would tell no one Rigel was his soul mate.

The boys were working on their lessons, alone still. Uncle Moony had not returned yet, he had left the UK, but he was visiting Uncle Siri for a bit. He had never taken a vacation in all these years, except with them, and Lucius had insisted he should take some time away.

Rigel sighed as he closed his book finished with their work for the day. "Thankfully."

Draco looked up. "It is raining outside, and usually the only time you are anxious for class to end, is to ride or fly. Or if Uncle Siri is here."

Rigel was a bit more of a student then his cousin. "But it isn't the same with Uncle Moony gone. It's boring just reading the books."

It wasn't his cousin who answered but someone else. "Well glad to hear I was missed around here. I was starting to worry."

Both boys turned to look at their Uncle in the door. "Uncle Moony."

Remus smiled as he was swarmed with hugs. He had only been gone for 10 days, three in the UK, and a week with Sirius at his beach home. He had enjoyed his vacation, happy Lucius insisted, but he had missed the boys. Being a wolf, he had always doubted he'd ever find someone to marry and have kids with, and the boys had become like surrogate sons. He was happy to return to the UK, even with the risk, to be close to the boys and keep them safe. Staying on here years ago, and teaching the boys, had been the best decision he had ever made.

Remus kissed both boys, and led them out of the room, happy they had kept up with their studies while gone. Both Rigel and Draco not only called the man Uncle, but loved him as one, ever since they were little. He may not be as cool as Uncle Sirius, but he was still pretty cool.

In the living room there was a second surprise waiting for them. Draco saw him first but just from behind. "Dad, I thought you were at work."

Rigel chimed in though. "Brax, you're back."

The man who was in fact Abraxas turned around with a smile. "I am, I promised I just needed to see to a few things in the UK."

Draco looked a bit embarrassed. "You look like Dad from behind, only your eyes are different, and a few more wrinkles."

Abraxas laughed when he heard that. "I guess I can't be too insulted, to be said I look only slightly more wrinkled than my own son."

Draco was happy to have his grandfather alive, and in his life. He had only been a few months old, when they thought he had died. Draco had no idea why his cousin had woke up grandpa, but he understood the bond between the two of them. He thought it was cool his grandpa was coming to school with them, like Uncle Moony, to be a teacher. Well he had gone to the UK to try and get a job they had been told.

Lucius had come in the door as well, with Rigel's dads, he had just been in town for some work and got home. Like his son, he sometimes found it odd having his dad nearly the same age as him, but was happy he was alive and with them.

Regulus asked as they settled down with some tea. "How did the UK go? We heard from Remus but not from you."

Abraxas smiled. "An old friend secured me a position in the school. I will be the new defense teacher in the fall."

Lucius lifted an eyebrow. "I got word from the school governors, that Alastor had recommended the new teacher."

Rigel spoke up. "Mad eye? Uncle Sirius talks about the man, his old boss, and friend. He is one of the few who knows he is alive."

Abraxas nodded. "A friendship that has come in handy for a number of things I must admit."

Not even his son had been aware, but he and Alastor had been friends, for many years. The man was surprised to learn he was alive, but not as shocked as some may be. Alastor and he had gone to school together, though Alastor was a Ravenclaw, and they had become friends of sorts. He was the one who had helped Alastor overcome his low birth, to be appointed head of the aurors. He was one of the best aurors ever, the Longbottoms were the only ones who could even compare, but it would not have worked. Back when he became head, all the heads were old bloods, most had not earned their positions. Amelia and Alastor were among the first who had earned their place, without money and title. They had help, Abraxas had spoken up on his behalf though quietly so Albus could never link it, to get him a place.

Abraxas turned to Rigel. "You will continue your theory studies with your Uncle and Draco in the mornings, but afternoons with me."

It had been a year since Abraxas had woken up, and the boys were now eleven. Rigel had been training religiously with him every afternoon, no longer than he would have had with Remus, and Draco. Draco understood, he was amazed when he saw his cousin could do wandless, like his dad. The boys were as always as close as twins, the only difference being, afternoons Draco spent with Remus alone now. But it was all to change, the boys were now eleven, and were off to school. The boys had got their Hogwarts acceptance, and when they promised they would be careful around Albus, they'd be going. The two sets of parents returned with them to the UK, in the end of August.

Regulus was of course officially dead, he had a new identity, like his brother. The goblins knew he was alive, and of his son, so Rigel was heir. Albus would know Rigel was Rodolphus' adoptive son, with his new husband,

Rigel and Draco were amazed when they arrived in Diagon. "This is nothing like the ones in Canada or the US."

Rodolphus kissed his son. "No, our world is far more integrated back home isn't it? But I always loved this place."

Lucius motioned to the robe store. "How about we get the more boring stores out of the way first."

Narcissa heard them groan. "Then the two of you can spend more time ogling the newest brooms, and picking a new owl."

Rigel beamed. "Uncle tells me if we get on the team, he is going to buy us a new broom, even if first years aren't meant to have one."

Regulus shook his head. "Your Uncle, not even in school yet, and already corrupting the two of you."

The marauder's map had been rescued, and the boys would have it, for school. No one had any idea what had happened to James' cloak. Remus thought James would want Rigel to have it, he had loved Rigel as his own son, but it seemed to be gone. No one knew of the map, and even if Albus had, he'd not think it too odd if he caught the boys with it. He was aware Remus had been teaching Draco all these years.

The books, robes, cauldron and apothecary they handled first. They both loved making potions, and Rigel liked to read, but they wanted to rush through them today. Of course owls and wands were more exciting, wands coming first.

Draco smiled when he looked at his new wand as they came out of the store. "Cool ebony and dragon, now I get to learn practical as well."

Rigel looked at his own, which was oak and unicorn. "It will be different learning with this."

Lucius smiled and nodded. "It will be at first, but you will soon find how useful it can be for certain tasks. It will also takes less energy for some."

Draco dragged his cousin towards the owl store. "Now for our new pet, and then to look at the brooms, come on."

Rigel laughed as he went along with his cousin. "I might want my arm though, it is my wand arm."

They were excited to get into the shop, and look at the owls, their dads had them. They had not even considered a toad, or cat like Narcissa, either. Rigel still had Tuck who he adored, and he'd likely always have a cat, but he wanted to have an owl. They were for mail, and much better for things like this, he'd see Tuck when he was home in the summer. Besides his cat was too old and grouchy, he'd not be happy for a move. Draco still had his dog, but of course they were not allowed at school either.

Draco chose a new black eagle owl he decided to name Perseus. Rigel almost chose one, but he fell in love with a beautiful snowy owl, he decided to name Hedwig. Thinking of Tuck, they had to wonder.

They were leaving the shop when they ran into a family of red heads. A kid their size sneered. "Spoiled old bloods by the looks of it."

Rigel looked at the kid. "I could say what assumptions could be made of you by looks, but I don't base it on appearance thanks."

Arthur shot his son a look and turned to the parents. "I apologize for my son. It looks like our children will start school together."

Regulus nodded. "It does indeed."

Molly spoke up. "American accents? I am a bit surprised, it isn't often we have foreign students."

Rodolphus spoke up. "Myself and Lucius and Narcissa are of course British. We have decided our sons should come back to school here."

Draco and Rigel didn't like the kid, but shared a look with the twins, as the adults were speaking. Molly and Arthur had heard of the Malfoys, but known they were spies, and abroad. One of the twins winked, before putting a fake spider down his brother's back, and making him run off.

One called as Rigel and Draco were led off for the quidditch store. "See you on the train, might be fun."