Thank you everyone for sticking with me here. Sorry for the delay. I'm posting the next three chapters.

Chloe, Harry, and Tonks left early the morning of the 30th, to avoid crowds, and potential newspaper people. Since the merger of the Potter and Black family back at the beginning of summer, Chloe and Harry had become some of the richest individuals in the British Wizarding world, if not in the top twenty worldwide. Whenever they had gone out then in the wizarding world, a photographer was soon to show up, their faces splattered across the society pages of the Daily Prophet. To say that the Potter siblings were less than amused was the understatement of the century.

Chloe wandered into the used bookstore once more, finding all of her books, plus some extras. She also bought a new trunk to return the one Hestia had borrowed to her the night she had left. It was a dark red, with gold edges, with her initials painted in black. It also had three compartments with specially designed bookcases so she had enough room for all of her books. Harry too, deciding that he needed some more space, also got a new trunk with much the same features as Chloe's, though his was black with silver trimmings. They moved to Madam Malkin's to get new uniforms for Chloe and Harry, Harry having grown several more inches over the summer.

While they stood on their stools getting fitted, Tonks tried to convince Chloe to get her uniform skirts shorter than was regulatory, but Chloe refused, giggling the entire time. In the stationary store, Harry and Chloe found the most beautifully colored golden ink, and proceeded to buy all the jars the owner had. As Chloe and Tonks had ice cream, Harry disappeared for a little while, returning with a black owl.

"Here Chloe, a gift from me." He set the cage down on the table and sat down next to Tonks.

"Harry, you didn't have to." Chloe examined the bird, stroking it softly through the bars of the cage. "Is it a boy or a girl?" Chloe met his gaze once more, a radiant smile on her face.

"Girl." Harry answered, stealing some of Tonks' ice cream.

"What are you going to name her?" Tonks asked, placing a spoonful of ice cream into Harry's waiting mouth.

"Artemis," Chloe answered after a moment. "Huntress of the night." Artemis hooted, as if she approved. "I think she likes it."

Harry then proceeded to grab Chloe's spoon. Artemis nipped one of his fingers through the bars of her cage.

"Ooh, I don't think she like you taking my stuff Harry." Chloe smirked.

Harry sucked on his finger where Artemis had drawn blood, Tonks roaring with laughter beside him.

"What's so funny freak? Catch your reflection in a spoon?" A familiar voice drawled.

The three turned instantly in the direction of the voice. Draco Malfoy was surrounded by two other boys that stood at his shoulders.

"Malfoy, don't you have something better to do? Like kissing your master's feet?" Harry returned coolly.

Malfoy visibly bristled. "How dare you Potter?"

"Easy he just did. Now why don't you take your cute little boyfriends and leave us the hell alone?" Chloe snapped.

"The other Potter isn't? Potty needs a girl to defend him?" Harry and Tonks growled, scowls on their faces.

Chloe stood, "First off, the name's Chloe. Get it right. Second, my brother doesn't need anyone to defend him. I'm looking out for you pal. I don't want him to hurt you."

"You're lucky you're not at Hogwarts." He threatened icily, his grey eyes narrowing.

Chloe smiled a wicked grin. "Lucky for me I am. See you in a couple of days Drakie!" Chloe wiggled her fingers at him as she turned to sit back down.

Draco colored and turned to leave, realizing this was a fight he could not win. Harry and Tonks were rolling in their chairs, clutching their sides, howls of laughter escaping their mouths.

"I can't – believe – you – called him -" Harry managed between his laughs.

"Drakie!" Tonks said so loudly that people turned to stare.

When the other two finally calmed down, Harry leaned into Chloe. "No crap from Draco this year."

Chloe matched his evil grin. "Marauders for the win!" They said simultaneously, shaking on it.

"We have to make one more stop then." Harry declared.

They gathered their purchases, and walked to Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes, marveling at the window displays for a moment before walking inside. Almost immediately, the twins spotted the trio and waved.

"Oi! Harry, Alexis, Tonks! Lee, mind the counter."

The twins gestured them forward and they walked into the back room. "Hey guys. How is our business partner?" One of the twins asked as they shook hands all around.

"We just had an encounter with Malfoy. This school year is going to be quite entertaining with two Potters running around." Harry answered.

"Two Potters?" They looked between themselves. "Wicked!" They said together.

"What do you have that is new? We could use some ideas." Harry grinned.

One twin grabbed a box while the other perused the shelves of the stock room. Then they started to throw stuff in.

"There you are." One of the twins declared, handing the box to Harry.

"There's enough in there to last you awhile, all the latest with a few never before seen tricks." The other twin said. "If you need anything else, just ask."

"Thanks. By the way, you're invited to dinner tomorrow night at Quake down the road. Tell the rest of the Weasley's please?" Harry asked.

"Quake? Are you serious?" One twin asked, his eyebrows shooting up his forehead.

"Yep. We have stuff to celebrate." Harry nodded.

The twins just grinned and they said goodbye, the trio walking to Quake to inform them of their dinner party. The hostess took their reservation with a smile, before they popped back home to drop off their things. Harry popped around to a few more places to invite a couple of others before returning.

When he got back, he sat down next to Chloe. "Come on Chloe. Let's go flying."

Tonks had already left for a night shift and so they headed out to their pitch by themselves. It was dark out already. It was time for the two of them to spend together. Magical lights turned on around the pitch, illuminating it all so that they could see. Several hours they landed, laying down in the middle of the pitch, looking up at the stars.

"Harry, what is it going to be like?" Chloe whispered.

"You will live in a room with other girls. You will go to class, do your homework, hang out. There are other kids your age that you will make friends with. You will be living in a magical castle where danger tends to follow me around. It will be a year that you should have lived for seven. You will play Quidditch because you're damn good, and prank the hell out of Malfoy with me. You will get to be yourself Chloe."

"Thank you Harry." Chloe said softly.

"For what?" He asked curiously.

"For accepting me and for doing all the stuff you have done for me."

"Chloe, I would do it all again in a heartbeat. You're my sister and I love you." They lay on their stomachs and were looking at one another.

"I love you too Harry."

When they walked back to the house, a great sense of peace hung around them.

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