A/N : Another really short chapter again, unfortunately. I hope you like it. As always thank you so much to all of my readers and reveiwers.
The healers at St. Mungo's suggested keeping Harry for another day or two, just to make sure there were no lasting effects from the spell.
Dumbledore came by the morning after Harry woke up. He asked Sirius and Remus to leave so that he could speak with Harry alone. They reluctantly complied. Once his guardians left, Dumbledore explained the prophecy to Harry.
As Dumbledore was leaving Harry's room after his discussion with the teen, Sirius stopped him in the corridor.
"Professor?" He started, a bit nervously. "I know that you said that Harry must return to the Dursley's, at least for a week but, surely after everything that's happened … you would allow him to come straight to Grimmauld with us?"
"Ah, Sirius, you remember our arrangement. Trust me, is safest when he considers the Dursley's his home. If only for a week."
Remus must have sensed Sirius' anger rising because he placed a calming hand on his shoulder before Sirius could speak.
"Professor, I know the blood protection keeps him safe but, could it be possible that it's not even active anymore? I mean, Harry has all but said he considers Sirius and myself to be his home. Couldn't this have broken the spell already?"
Dumbledore thought for a second. "I do not believe so, no. The spell is in Harry's blood, it is active as long as he returns to the Dursley's every year. I do not believe his feelings on the matter are important."
This caused Sirius' anger to boil over. "FUCK the bloody protection spell! Remus and I can protect him just fine! How can you expect him to go back to that house! After everything that's happened to him! After everything those bloody muggles have done to him! What if he has more visions from Voldemort? What if the dementors find him again? Who'll protect him then? I'm his bloody godfather, I'm the one that should be making decisions for him!"
Throughout Sirius' rant, Dumbledore's serene smile never left his face. Although, his eyes did lose a bit of their usual twinkle. "I am sorry you feel that way, Sirius. However, I must insist that Harry return to the Dursley's. And that is my final word on the matter." and with that Dumbledore walked away before either of them could respond.
Sirius sighed. "Alright, that's it! I officially HATE Dumbledore!"
Remus nodded. "I do too, somewhat. But, let's not dwell too much on that now. Let's just be there for Harry while we still can."
They walked back into the room just in time to see Harry struggling to get back into his bed. Sirius smirked as he helped his godson get resettled. "You weren't by chance spying on our little conversation with Dumbledore, were you Prongslet?" Sirius asked as he and Remus sat back in their seats.
"No! I was just … getting some water." Harry said nervously, pointing to the pitcher on the other side of the room.
Sirius and Remus both started laughing. "James used to have that exact expression on his face whenever he tried to lie." Remus explained.
"He was constantly getting detentions back in school, 'cause all the professors always saw right through him." Sirius added, still laughing.
They were all silent for a few seconds before Harry spoke. "You were right, by the way." he said to Remus in a quiet voice.
Remus looked confused. "Right about what, Harry?"
"Dumbledore, before … when we talked. He explained everything … about the prophecy, my connection with Voldemort, the blood protection. And … you were right before. When you told him I don't consider the Dursley's home. I don't. I told Dumbledore the same thing. They don't love me. You both do. You're my home. Not them."
Sirius threw his arms around his godson and hugged him tightly. "See, Moony, I told you he loved us!" He said dramatically. All three laughed heartily.
"So, I still have to go back to the Dursley's, right?" Harry asked after Sirius released him.
They nodded solemnly. "I'm afraid so." Remus answered.
"Don't worry, Prongslet. It's only for a week. It'll be over before you know it."
