Severus and Remus had spoken about moving. Though Severus loved his home, and would keep it, it wasn't exactly the most family friendly. His Aunt had said it more than once, and he had been older. They were at school most of the year, and spent time at the manor, but still. He had several homes, inherited from the Princes, and Harry had three from his parents, the ruins were the fourth. Harry would have more, as Sirius was a bachelor for life, he never thought to have kids, and likely marry either. Though there were other homes to choose from, Remus and he had both agreed, a new home was best for a complete fresh start. They thought that it would be good for Harry, and for them. Lucius once again had one of those looks, like the cat with the canary, like when they had gone to the concert. Severus was seriously worrying about his brother's mental state. He was helping them look for a place, though a little surprised, when looking muggle as well. They were considering London.

Harry though didn't seem happy at all about it. He didn't talk much before, but he hadn't spoken at all, since they started to look for a house. And he refused to look at some of the homes. For such a well behaved little boy, it was the closest thing to a tantrum he ever had.

Severus was exhausted when they got back to the manor. "Maybe this was a bad idea."

Lucius had come in from his den. "Gone that bad has it?"

Remus shook his head. "We have just worn through our shoes."

Narcissa was surprised. "I saw some of the listings. I thought most would work."

Severus motioned towards Harry. "We seem to have a little critic down there."

Lucius looked at the little boy who was sitting near the window with Morgan, not talking. "He has been acting up?"

Remus laughed a little. "Harry? No. But he won't talk, and he sits on the steps and won't tour."

Narcissa thought. "He doesn't want to move."

Severus wasn't sure. "He'd have more room in these houses. They have proper backyards for him."

Remus added. "And some were in London, closer to Sirius and you."

Lucius agreed with his wife. "Spinner's End has been his home. He has been told it, and school, is home for him."

Severus sighed. "I never really thought of it. And meeting Carrot. Maybe this was a bad idea."

Lucius thought of something. "Not necessarily. I think I may have something."

Lucius didn't explain, and just headed back into his office. Severus and Remus went into the living room to sit with Harry. They tried to calm him, telling him they wouldn't move, if he was really against it. They wanted to make sure he was comfortable too. Harry seemed to perk a little by that, but he didn't speak to them, at least not yet. They held hope, maybe Lucius' plan had some hope, or they'd just not move.

Lucius had come across a listing; they existed even in their world, for a home. He hadn't really thought about it, as he knew the men had been thinking something for conventional and home like, but he thought this might just work.

Lucius came out. "I have a home I think you guys might all like."

Harry refused to stand up.

Remus knelt. "We promise, if you don't like it, we won't move."

Severus offered the boy his hand. "We promise. But Zio Luc looks pretty pleased."

Harry stood but he didn't take Severus' hand.

Severus looked at Lucius. "Where is this place?"

Lucius had the knight bus summoned. "You will have to wait and see."

They all got on the bus. They got off in a town they all recognized. Harry looked up in surprise.

Remus smiled. "Yes Harry, this is the town both the Weasleys and Luna live near."

Severus was amazed. "There is a home for sale here?"

Lucius nodded. "It isn't new, or conventional as you hoped, but I thought you'd like to see it."

The town was a mix, of both muggles and wizards. There were a few wizarding families in town, or outside like the Weasleys. The home was on the edge of town, but still within town limits, and closer to Luna's home than the Burrow. From the front it did look like a conventional home, a bit old, but most of the houses in town were. The garden and front lawn beyond the gate and stone wall looked quite normal, save for some large trees, some rose bushes, and a lot of bird baths and gnomes and more. Severus thought surely all that would have to go, but Harry seemed to like the gnomes, and plastic animals in the garden. He feared if they bought it, he'd have to live with them.

Inside was much more spacious than Spinner's End. A warm parlor, dining room and kitchen, as well as a family room on the back end made most of the main floor. There were four bedrooms and a cellar for a potions lab. The attic had been converted into an actual room, and had shelves of books, and low roofs, and kind of creepy. Harry actually kept looking around it. He even curled by the window for a bit.

Severus took Harry out back. There was a large grass area, but beyond a hedge, an herb and vegetable garden. "What do you think?"

Harry pointed at a big tree near the garden. "Swing?"

Remus smiled. "I think you and Zio could share this garden better. He can grow his herbs, and you can play."

Lucius added. "And Luna, and Charlie are just a walk away. You wouldn't have to take the bus."

Severus knew that was the magic words, both the friends and no bus. "We may spend a few weekends, not just summers."

Harry nodded.

Remus smiled. "You could pick your own room, other than the master. And I am sure Zia Cissy will decorate it for you."

Harry pointed at attic. "Mine?"

Severus was a bit surprised but he nodded. "If you'd like."

The home was a mix of muggle and wizard. It was hooked for the floo, and there were some wizard paintings in the house. There were no conventional lights, and the rooms were filled with antiques. They could be cleared out, and the house updated, but it was sold like this. The kitchen had been modernized in some ways, and there was a television, but it was unique. Harry quite liked the home, and a few times, he spoke. He was all smiles when they went to Luna's home. Luna accompanied them to the Burrow. Her mother was still in the hospital. Luna was very happy about the home. Harry told her a bit, and Charlie, when they got to the Burrow. Not a huge amount, but a lot for him.

Lucius laughed as he watched. "I guess I should be putting an offer in for you on the house."


Harry like new home. Zio promise no sell book home. Home in family long time. Harry go back visit when want. But this new home. Wobbi come too. Wobbi promise. Wobbi serve at school and here. Wobbi serve family, no home. Harry no like first, but he like Wobbi much now. Moony and Zio try tell to pick room like theirs. Harry no like. Harry like up stair. Remind Harry of book home. It dark, and all the books. It like Charlie room too, up top house. Zia Cissy decorate. She make look like jungle. Many books now too, his, not the ones here. They change some down. Many book from book house come, furniture too. There swing in garden now. They try remove paintings, and animals in garden, Harry no allow. Harry like much. He think make garden pretty. Zio and Moony let stay. They happy he happy.

Harry very happy. Luna's daddy bring Luna for breakfast. Then Moony take them to Burrow to see Charlie and twins, and Ginny for Luna. He like close. He like no take bus. Only take bus when go see Draco, or Nev. But Nev and Susan come visit lots, Draco too.

They have Harry birthday before go to Ikerland. Moony promise. Not at zoo this year. Harry not know where. "Where?"

Zio smile. "You'll have to see Harry."

Moony saw his look. "I agree with Zio. But Padfoot came up with part."

Harry no sure. He like Padfoot lot. He no scary any more. He let Padfoot turn doggy, as long no lick Harry. Harry no like the licks.

Luna come. "Happy birthday Harry."

Harry smile. "Thanks you come."

Zio flag bus. "We should go. The others will be waiting for us."

Harry no like bus but go. Happy Luna ride with. Luna's daddy no come. He go see Luna's mommy.

Moony get seats. "I know you don't like the bus, but you will like where we are going."

Harry excite. Harry like zoo last year. Harry no know what birthday was till then. Harry no have friends, but Draco. Harry now have. Luna, Nev, Susan, Draco, Charlie and twins come. The other reds come too. And he tell small man, and Hagrid, and others too. Centaurs no able to come. He be at school yesterday. Centaur have special party for him. He get pretty new school pouch from centaur for him. Harry no sure where.

Harry smile when see. They at beach. Harry like swim now. Harry no go beach before. He hear Draco say bout. Zio Luc have house here. Zio tell him he do too, but no been. Harry surprise, Harry see car. He not know why.

Get to beach and see Miss Portia and John. He smile. "You came."

Portia knelt with a smile. "Your family invited us to come. You know I am so happy to share it with you."

Susan came over. "Uncle John, you came?"

John smiled and hugged his niece, really his cousin's child, but he called her. "Harry is very special to us. Your dad said you were here."

Padfoot come . "How do you like my party idea Harry?"

Harry smile and nod. "Like, Padfoot."

Sirius said before he transformed. "Your chariot awaits."

Harry no sure. But he let Moony put on Sirius. He see picture Moony have. He ride Padfoot when baby. He think too big, but he hold. Big doggy run down to beach. Red heads there, Nev there too. Susan's daddy there, he shake hand with John. Harry remember. Susan is John's niece. She use the bad word for him. He know no bad for her. For her Uncle good thing. He it bad thing. He use Zio. Okay she use Uncle. They have big swim party. They make sand castle, they swim, they have balls. Pizza come from big house up. It Zio Luc's house tell. They have sleep over. They camp at house tonight. Kids. Portia and John go home. Harry see their house. He see Miss Anne two days ago. Miss Portia come see new home soon she promise. She come, town for muggle, no just magic ones too.

Harry get many gift. He still no like spoil, but he open. He give all gift for their day. So they give. He understand now. Many book. He like book. He have many shelve in new room. He soon have book room like Zio. He get toys too. He get own troll from Luna.

Miss Portia go but hug. "I will see you when you get back. I can't wait to see your new home."

Harry smile. "See animals."

John smiled. "Do you have more than Sprinkles?"

Zio laugh. "I think he means our plastic and ceramic menagerie that came with the house. Harry refused to part with it."

Harry nod. He like. It make garden special. "It's pretty."

Luna agree. "It's like ours."

Harry watch go. He look at Luna. "Hide seek with twins?"

Luna nod. "I'd like that."

Harry have fun party. Harry like sleepover too. His Zio and Moony close so no scare. He never sleepover before, but Draco. Or Charlie at crooked house. Harry like party. He okay if throw one next year. Harry like cake too lots. Harry even eat full piece this year. Harry know for him, no be spoil. Harry very happy this year. Harry family and home. Harry and Sprinkles home now.

After other go next day Harry look at his men. "Go home."

An: One last chapter, I have finally come up, thanks to help with the way to end it. Sad only one chapter left, but I hope I have done this story justice having adopted it. I am open to a challenge for my own original story after this. I hope you guys challenge me, and I hope you tune in for one last chapter to come.

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