Winter brought some new excitement. For the first time since the summer Harry would leave the woods. He had been to the veela but never beyond. He knew it wasn't like going to even Paris but still. You could see the woods from the estate but it would still be a change for him. The twins and Malfoys were coming of course and Moody wouldn't stop till it was safe for the Tonks family. He hadn't liked lying to Tonks and her mum. Harry had only one Christmas to even call a family Christmas. It had been the last before Sirius was killed. Now he had his own family. The pack celebrated winter solstice not Christmas so they could have both.

Harry was excited about the arrival of Lucius. It seemed he was practically living at school because of Albus. His dad reminded him when he was seventeen he'd be able to come and go safely so he could see Lucius more. It had been nearly a month but Lucius used a spell so he had a journal too. They were in constant contact.

On the day of the solstice Harry had a special gift for his dad "I hope you like."

Remus smiled "You know any thing from you is special cub. But you didn't have to."

Harry had two but the main one he gave today "It's not exactly much yet but you can't take it back."

Remus was amazed when he watched his cub turn. He had a feeling Harry intentionally did transformations in partss as of late. His son wasn't a full wolf yet but his entire body was covered in fur and his nose was now a snout. When Harry turned around he could see he even had the start of a tail. He was amazed at how quick as the marauders took a year. He was reminded Harry had proper training and was surrounded by shifters.

Back in human form fully Harry was worried his dad would be angry. He swore Fenrir or an older wolf was always with him or Lucius when there. Remus simply took his son into his arms and told him how proud he was of him.

Fenrir appeared in the door "Should I be worried about a hex? He was just wanting to surprise you and I thought it safer then alone."

Remus shook his head "No it was a perfect gift and I like you two together."

Harry watched them and he wished for some mistle toe. He knew his dad was in part holding off because of him. Remus knew his fiancé would have been happy he was moving on. There was room enough in Remus' heart and in the after life for both of them. But Remus wasn't sure about his son. Harry just got him and he wasn't sure his cub would want to share him any time soon. And a bit of doubt if Harry would think he was betraying Harry's Papa.

His son knew both though. He loved to hear about his Papa but his dad had been alone for so many years. Fenrir already felt like a part of their family and not just as part of the pack. He would be happy for his dad. He had been off with Silver and not seen Fenrir took his advice to be impulsive.

He cleared his throat "I am off to meet up with Silver before lunch. I can try and transfigure some mistle toe if needed."

Remus was stunned when his son left "How is it he can be so blind about Lucius and not now?"

Fenrir handed him his own gift and one for his son as well "I have no idea where he gets it from."

Remus blushed as he more then knew what Fenrir meant by that comment. He turned to his own gift and found a beautiful wood pendant. He knew Fenrir hadn't bought it but carved it. The pendant looked like a hoop but was formed from a dog and wolf. The dog looked like Regulus when in form. The wolf was for his son officially but could also have been for Fenrir. Remus knew hiss son's gift was the same. But the wolf on Harry's was Remus.

Fenrir clasped the chain it was on around Remus' neck. "I know he will always be a part of you. I just hope to share your heart one day."

Draco hadn't minded his dad at school almost full time. After years of distance it was nice to be close. But he knew that it was not a good thing. Most of Albus' meddling had to do with finding Harry where ever he was. Once he knew where Harry was he was bound to use those Harry loved to draw him out. He also knew his dad hadn't been to France in almost a month. He never thought he would have approved of Harry dating his dad not much less encourage it but he was. He was disappointed his Uncle would not be able to come for Christmas. He was forced into chaperoning for the season.

Draco looked to find a way to see Hermione before he left. She wasn't able to come with them to France for Christmas. He knew she had a gift for Harry and it would be easier for him to take it. Albus had sworn he stopped reading mail but that man you believed at your peril all too often.

Hermione was able to meet him in the room of requirements "I am so jealous. I wish I could come but Albus knows my parents are on a conference in Tokyo."

Draco took the package "I would say you at least have a break from the red heads but I hear they are staying. Perhaps you can get detention."

Hermione laughed "Your Uncle never even found a reason more then twice to give me one. But the twins saw me well out fitted."

He had never taken her for one for pranks but she had got into the swing of it. The broom was not the only fun she had with Ron. She may have been a bookworm like Ravenclaws but he thought she had a bit of Slytherin in her too. She smiled when he told her just that.

Hermione knew she had to go "Maybe I can intentionally get one from your Uncle and get some pointers. Can you imagine a muggle born Slytherin?"

Draco shrugged "There have been enough half bloods in the past. But I can talk to my Uncle so you don't risk having to clean cauldrons."

Hermione snorted "Considering the way those two have been fawning over me cauldrons may not be too bad. They think I have a short memory."

Even before she knew where Harry was Hermione was pissed. Her former boyfriend had insinuated Harry had used the imperius on them. Not to mention he took money to be friends with Harry. And then every thing since September as well. But then again no one ever accused either Ron or Ginny of being loyal or all that smart. Ginny was not as bad as her brother. She was no longer working for Albus but she had taken money like Ron.

Someone saw them both come out even though they waited intervals. "Now I wonder what those two were up to in there?"