Alberi was summoned from France as they knew he could offer Harry more protection, and they still had no idea what this was. They had considered taking Harry back to France and being close to the veela lands, but for now they were hoping not to scare their son. He had been promised to attend Draco's game and he wanted to see Bran as well, and he would know something was up. He already did thanks to the scare he had at the pool, but they would do what they could to spare him from a further one. He would soon focus on quidditch and finding out the sex of his new brother or sister, and they hoped he would be calmer.

Originally they planned to have the ultrasound the same weekend as the game, but Poppy was happy to do it earlier for them. Severus and Poppy had both been colleagues and friends for years and had both men when they were students, and was happy for them. They could see as they headed for the school they had been right, Harry's spirits were definitely high as they headed to find out.

Harry was bouncing up and down as his Papa was in a gown on the bed "I get to see the baby?"

Remus scooped his son up and put him on the bed."We do and soon you will know if it is a sister or brother?"

Sirius and the Malfoys were with them and both Lucius and Sirius were hoping for the same, they wanted to see the men attempt to deal with a daughter. They knew they would likely have no more kids, the pregnancy at their age and condition was lucky for them. Though they would have loved for Harry to have a little brother the men could not deny they would love pink, and even Harry would not mind it. Michel and Ash both had sisters, though both had a brother as well. Harry had Draco and Oliver.

The image appeared and Harry was amazed as he looked."It looks like frog Papa."

Severus laughed through the tears."I assure you your little sister or brother is human. They look a bit odd I agree."

At fifteen weeks there was a baby to see, Harry was shown the arms and legs. Remus pointed at the spot where they could see the heart beat, and reminded his son of the sonogram and when they could hear the heart beat. Harry and his dads were oblivious to the looks from the others, they were in their own little world and they were left there. It was times like this that reminded Sirius just how wrong he had been.

Harry had to know. "Brother or sister?"

Poppy smiled. "You boys will have to get used to some pink in the house. It is a little girl."

Though like most men they would have loved a little son, the two dads were thrilled with the news. Harry may not have been theirs since birth but he was their beloved son, they liked to even it out. They had thought about having another or trying to if this was another son, but they could stop now if they chose as they had one of both. The older they became and with all their other issues, the harder it would have been.

Sirius looked to his nephew. "Not too disappointed it's not a little brother for you to teach how to fly?"

Harry turned. "Uncle Siri, girls fly too. I have brothers, Draco and Oliver, and Freddie and George. You and Lee have a little boy."

Lucius had to clap Sirius on the back as he was choking on that one, reminded of the day Harry and his dads had the sex talk. As his husband was put back in normal clothes and copies were made, Remus reminded him Harry had a very long memoir. When it came to something he wanted he did not easily drop it. He wanted Uncle Siri to marry and have kids so he would be happy too, and to have more cousins. Bran and Issy lived here in the UK as did the son Penny and Percy were now expecting, an if Uncle Siri married the pretty French teacher they would be close. He had been reminded Uncle Sirius would move out but Harry knew he'd never be far.

Draco scooped Harry up. "My team only changed practice to afternoon so I could be here on the condition their seeker in training came to practice."

Harry was beaming but he turned back to his dads. "Can I please?"

Laughing his dads assured him it was okay, it was Draco's last official practice before he was done school though the team often did after season. Harry had made other friends on the team and had been invited back next year but it would not be the same without Draco. Harry had been reminded by Draco and the red heads he would still be able to fly a lot, but he was happy to leave with Draco. His dads were reminded once again he was not even six, how soon his mind left the baby.

Narcissa watched them leave and turned back to the men. "We planned to take you out to lunch to celebrate. I doubt Harry will even notice we are gone."


Harry and Draco had joined the snakes for lunch and then went out to the pitch, Pansy coming to keep Harry company in the stands. Harry was still a bit sad even with all the promises to fly still that Draco would be done school, he liked coming to visit. Draco had told Harry he could come and have sleep overs with Draco in London; he would be living in the town house with some friends. It was Pansy blushing when Harry asked if they were getting married as she said she would be living with Draco, as only married people shared a bed. Blaise came to their rescue and assured Harry they had their own rooms, and would till married.

As Harry sat with Pansy she thought again how odd it was to spend time with Harry, but like Draco she adored the child. She and Draco did plan to marry but not for a year or so, and she could picture Draco when they had a son. Pansy smiled as she watched the two fly after practice, imagining Draco when they had kids.

Harry was back with her when the team was showering. He became scared. "Pansy."

Pansy noticed where he was pointing and scooped Harry up. "What are you doing here?"

Though Harry was safe at school from who ever the odd man was, Ron was another matter all together. He had heard Harry and his dads had been spotted here, and he knew the little brat would be down on the pitch. He had been banned from quidditch due to poor grades and behaviour this year, his final year of school ruined. He had been in detention that morning but was happy to find they were still there.

Ron came up the steps towards them. "I know you snakes think you own the world but you don't. Any one can be here."

Pansy saw Harry was starting to panic with him around."Come on Harry, Draco should be done changing. I recall a promise to take you into town for a treat."

Though Harry nodded he still clutched at her, he liked all of the Weasleys except Ron who scared him a lot. Pansy remembered when Harry and Ron had been totally inseparable as friends, until he had been turned to a kid again. Ron had obviously only cared about Harry for the fame of being the best friend of the boy who lived, and now he could not have that fame he couldn't care less. Pansy thought it was lucky Harry could not remember when his past life, he could not feel the betrayal.

Ron sneered when he watched the two of them together, and he knew he had been right to join up with Brian. Harry was a spoiled little brat and needed to be brought down a few pegs, his new friends proved that. Harry was bad enough when he was a lion, he would be horrible when he was under the influence of the snakes.

Ron moved towards them.. "you know Harry it has been way to long since we spent some time together. Perhaps we can remedy that soon."

Harry backed away from him but Pansy held on to Harry. "I don't like you. you stay away from me."

Draco and his team had comeout of the change rooms and saw what was happening, and he was not alone in coming up to them. Harry may never had friends in the house when he was older, but the Slytherins had adopted Harry as an official member. Draco was not kidding when he said Harry could come back and fly next year, Draco was not the reason he was invited. Ron was a fool to try any thing, when he had known the team was around but no one had ever taken Ron for being smart.

Draco came between them. "Move weasel before I remove you from the stands myself."

Ron sneered and not only didn't move to leave but pressed to move around him."I don't recall when I started taking orders from a snake."

Suddenly as Ron made to hit Draco he was lifted from the ground, and he found himself deposited down on the grass. Though some knew of his powers and it was no longer a secret for Harry to keep, there was definite shock to what he had done. Ron stood up down on the ground and stomped away, but all attention went to Harry who was suddenly scared they would be mad at him. He knew he had shown he was a freak, and Draco's friends wouldn't want him to come play again.

Draco took Harry into his arms."It's okay Harry, he's gone."

One of the others spoke up."That was pretty cool. I wish I could have done that."

Looking up from Draco and seeing the rest of the team agreed with the one who had spoken, his smile returned. Draco reminded him of his promise to take Harry into town for a treat, though the rest of the team was too young. They assured Harry that they were still looking forward to him coming for the game and a sleep over next weekend. Harry was back smiling and talking a combination about his sister and quidditch by the time they were in town.

They saw Harry's dads and Pansy knew Draco wanted to talk to them, so she offered to take Harry to his brother's shop for a visit. Harry didn't seem to mind, and he trotted off with Pansy as Draco quietly told the others what had happened.

Severus nodded. "Ron already knew Harry had some special magic, and I am just relieved Harry knows how to use it to protect himself.'

Draco was not so sure. "Harry didn't use them until Ron came too close to me. I am not sure Harry would have done it for himself."

Harry had been a victim to abuse and it left scars internally as well as on his skin, and Harry lacked the courage sometimes. Harry had grown stronger then that first summer since he came into their care, but it was still limited at times. It was likely the Fae in Harry, their instinct was to protect and heal others not to fight.

Alberi was there." You may want to send Harry to Avalon. I promise he will be returned, but it would be safer. That or too my father."


For now they kept Harry with them, but if it became too dangerous they would send Harry home to France. Harry didn't know too much and they didn't want to scare him, and hoped Grace's family would be safe enough for Harry. If not Alberi had permission to take Harry to his father, the elves were even safer though the veela lands should not be a concern. They knew the Fae loved Harry and would keep to their word, but the problem was their concept of safe. They worried the couple wouldn't think him safe till Harry was an adult and in full power, and keep him till then. Even Alberi would not be able to bring Harry home then.

Narcissa was doing her best to distract Harry with talk of his baby sister, and plans for her. Harry was as keen to make a pretty nursery for her as his aunt was, remembering the rooms that Harry had from Dobby, he wanted to make hers extra special. He was not so sure about the pink though.

Lucius had come back from a meeting with news."I spoke to Rosemerta. Aberforth moved away a few months ago, and there has been a young man around"

Severus stopped. "I had not seen him in town but he usually never left the pub."

He had been arrested when he was a teen and now after what happened with his brother, no one could blame the man. Aberforth was a good man who had actually helped them with his brother in the end, but they had not seen him since. It turned out he was the owner of the pub, but he had chosen to retire. He was a man well into his hundreds and he had been in prison, he never seemed as young as hid older brother.

Lucius had surprising news."She wasn't certain but she believes the man is Aberforth's grandson. He claimed he was and he seems to have Dumbledore eyes."

Remus was confused. "I never knew either man was married, not alone had children. Surely he would have been at Hogwarts."

There had been rumours Aberforth was in love when he went to prison, actually that she was a muggle born and it caused a rift between the brothers. There was a chance she had been pregnant when he had gone to prison, so the baby never had his name. Lucius looked, and there were no registered children of either man.

Lucius calmed them. "I have found the location of Aberforth. Sirius and I will be heading there to talk to him and find out about this man."

Sirius had come in and confirmed that. "even if Aberforth has been on our side, you never know about his family. You know how convincing Albus can be."

They were worried what Albus may have promised the man and lost, his family fortune was given to Harry when he was arrested. They had been worried but had never thought there was another Dumbledore to be worried about, and now there may be a new one. He was not Albus but he was still a real concern.

Harry broke up the moment as he came bounding into the room."Daddy Aunt Cissy says baby girls wear pink. Does she? I think she prettier in green."

Severus responded as he smiled. "We better let Aunt Cissy dress her in pink, or she may try with you. She has waited a long time to have a girl to shop for."

Narcissa came in and sent an apologetic look for interrupting but they shook it off, they were done for now.. Besides Harry and the talk of the new baby were a reminder of what was important and why they had to do this. Lucius had every intention of ending this before his niece was born, he would not stop trying.

Remus kissed his son on the head. "Green, how about red or gold? You and Papa are already teaming up on me to make her Slytherin."