When they first stepped from the floo, Remus was in awe at the size.
"Did you buy this in these past few years?" He asked her.
"Nope. It was family owned. I just never did anything with it until I started looking for Harry. My little apartment wouldn't have been big enough," She answered, "Did you want to drop your stuff off in a room or see Harry first?"
Remus thought for a moment, "Let me see Harry."
Serenity nodded before calling Artie.
"Yes, Mistress?" The little elf greeted.
"Artie, this is Remus. He'll be staying here too." She gestured to Remus.
"Nice to meets you Master Remus," Artie bowed.
Serenity smiled, "Now Artie, is Harry still in the library?"
"Young Master is in the library. Shall Artie let him know Mistress is home?" Artie responded, already turning on the spot to do so.
"No, Artie. We'll surprise him. Let Diana know to start setting for three at meals," Serenity told him.
"Yes Mistress," Artie popped away.
Serenity looked to Remus with a smile, "Come on then," She took his hand and let him to the library, "Heads up, it's decently huge," She said as they stopped outside the library, "Harry?" She called out.
"Over here Aunt Luna!" Harry called out in return from the couch she'd left him on, with a stack of books next to him.
"Well someone's been busy, while I was gone." She remarked in amusement.
Harry looked up at her sheepishly, "They seem interesting."
Serenity chuckled, "It's fine Harry. Feel free to take them back to your room to read there if you want.
Remus watched the exchange in silent amusement, "Why didn't you tell me he's a perfect blend of James and Lily, Serenity?" He finally spoke up.
Hearing Remus caused Harry to look at him shyly. "Hello?"
"Hello Harry," Remus started, "I'm Remus. Your father was one of my best friends. You can call me Remus or Moony."
Harry tilted his head, "Like an uncle Moony the way Serenity is Aunt Luna?"
Remus sighed in relief, "Pretty much. But don't feel you have to call me Uncle just because you call Serenity, Aunt."
Harry nodded in understanding, "Are you going to stay with us?"
Remus chuckled, "Yeah. Serenity told me it's okay with you for me to do so. But if you'd rather I don't, then I won't."
"It's fine. Long as you like me," Harry thought for a moment. "and Aunt Luna."
Serenity giggled at Harry's words, while Remus was taken aback.
"Very important that he likes both of us, right Harry?" Serenity grinned.
"Yep. Very important," Harry affirmed.
Remus chuckled, "Very well. And yes I do like both of you."
Serenity smiled, "Why don't you two sit and talk and I'll go see about dinner. I won't be long." She went to kiss Harry's cheek and ruffle his hair before turning back to kiss Remus' cheek on her way out. Once she was out of the library, she waited a couple minutes on the other side of the door to listen to Harry and Remus starting to talk before she headed downstairs to check in with the elves on dinner.
After checking in on dinner and informing Artie to come get them when it was ready, she took a quiet moment to herself. She had two members of the pack back. In her heart it was four because she could see both James and Lily in spirit in Harry, even while it was obvious he was still his own person. All that was missing now of the pack was Sirius and eventually they would have him back too. After a few minutes more, she headed back to join Remus and Harry in the library until dinner time.
Dinner was a light-hearted affair for the trio. Remus and Serenity told a couple of stories of attempts by Harry's father to ask Harry's mother out. Serenity made sure Harry took his nutrient potion as needed. Remus also told Harry about his being a werewolf which Harry took in stride to Remus' relief. When the plates were empty and the elves had collected them, Serenity nudged Harry upstairs for a bath with the promise that she'd be in to check on him after a while and help him with his bruise salve.
Harry hurried upstairs to go take a bath, leaving both Remus and Serenity chuckling. It was a couple of minutes after that Artie appeared.
"Mistress, this letter came for you earlier," Artie held out the letter.
"Thank you Artie," Serenity took the letter and opened it. "It's from Madam Bones."
"Madam Bones? Why would she be writing you?" Remus questioned.
"Hush," Serenity's eyes read over the letter determinedly before smiling as she finished, "Good. She agreed to my request."
"What request?" Remus raised an eyebrow.
"To visit Sirius," Serenity grinned.
'Why would you want to visit Sirius? What could you possibly learn?" Remus sighed, "He was James and Lily's secret keeper and he gave them up to He who must not be named!"
"What could I learn? How about the truth?" Serenity sat back in her chair, "Excuse me if I'm not quite the type to believe it was all truly as simple as we've all been led to believe. Not with how close Sirius was to James. It doesn't make sense. Just like it doesn't make sense for little Peter, the same Peter who was practically scared of his own shadow in school, to be the one to confront him about betraying James and Lily."
Remus listened to her and stood up, "Then what do you think might've actually happened?"
"I believe that what actually happened was the opposite. That Sirius confronted Peter. And that Peter took advantage of that to frame Sirius," Serenity stood.
"But that would mean Peter was really the secret keeper.." Remus trailed off before understanding showed in his eyes, "And that Sirius was a decoy."
Serenity nodded with a smile, "Because Sirius would've done everything to protect James and Lily, but especially to protect Harry."
"Which would've been a brilliant plan in theory," Remus looked down, "Because no one would've expected it to be Peter or that Peter would turn on Lily and James."
"Exactly. But to prove it once and for all, someone has to hear out Sirius. And I intend to do that." Serenity pointed out, "With the help of Madam Bones and veritaserum. Because if we can get him out, it's best to do it legally."
"I can understand as to why they might not have included me in the plans of operation decoy," Remus sighed as he looked up, "But why not tell you?"
Serenity looked at him with a raised eyebrow, "Two reasons Moony. One, I was dating you and with the way things were, you were suspected to be a spy so it would make sense not to tell me because I would've automatically told you. But two, the idea being the less people knew the truth, the safer they would've been."
Remus pulled her close and kissed her forehead, "I'm sorry for that."
Serenity shook her head, "Don't be."
"When do you go visit Sirius?" Remus hugged her tight.
"Tomorrow. I'll meet Madam Bones at the ministry and we'll go from there," Serenity explained.
"Hopefully things work out then," Remus kissed her forehead.
"Hopefully," Serenity kissed his cheek, "I need to go check on Harry."
"I'll come with you," Remus smiled.
Serenity took his hand and headed upstairs to Harry's room. Both of them smiled to see Harry was already out of the bed and dressed in fresh pajamas.
"Did you enjoy your bath, Harry?" Serenity asked as she silently summoned the bruise salve and walked over to the bed.
"I did. So much better than the ice cold baths that the Dursleys would let me take," Harry said nonchalantly.
The two adults looked at each other in concern before looking back to Harry. Serenity started applying the bruise salve to Harry's bruises.
"Now Harry, after breakfast tomorrow, I have an errand to run so it'll be just you and Remus until I return. Is that okay?" Serenity explained as she finished applying the bruise salve.
"It's fine," Harry shrugged as he settled in under the covers.
"Good. Don't get up to too much mischief, either of you, okay?" Serenity grinned.
"Yes Ma'am," Harry and Remus answered together with twin grins.
Serenity looked at Harry's grinning face and shuddered, "Merlin, you looked like James with that grin."
Harry smiled and yawned, causing both adults to chuckle, "Serenity, can I tell you something? A secret?"
Serenity grinned and leaned closer, "Go ahead."
"I think Moony likes you," Harry whispered sleepily.
"Well, he did say he likes me," Serenity snuck a glance at Remus in amusement.
"I mean, I think he really likes you. Like more than friends," Harry answered.
"Is that so? What do you think I should do?" Serenity whispered back playfully.
"If you like him back, then date him." Harry told her.
"Are you sure? It wouldn't make things awkward for you?" Serenity asked.
"You should be happy too," Harry yawned and looked to Remus, "Take care of her Moony. Or I'll come after you."
Remus chuckled, "You have my word, I'll take care of her, Harry." The werewolf was clearly amused as he walked over and hugged Serenity from behind, "Get some sleep, cub."
"Goodnight Uncle Moony. Night Aunt Luna," Harry murmured sleepily as his eyes closed.
Serenity gently removed his glasses and set them on his nightstand before kissing his forehead, "Night Prongslet," She murmured as she gently pulled Remus from the room.
Once they were out of Harry's room with the door shut behind them, Serenity cast spells to let them know if he woke up during the night. She then turned to Remus, her eyes filled with tears ready to fall. Without saying a word, Remus pulled her close and rubbed her back.
"Let it out, love." Remus encouraged.
As if his words of encouragement were her cue, she started sobbing hard against his chest. Her tears spilling in grief for their fallen friends who were not alive to see their son grow up. It took a whole half hour of them just standing there while she sobbed before she finally regained her composure enough.
"He sounded like them both, Remus…" She whispered.
"I know, love." Remus spoke in understanding, "Come on, let's get you to bed."
Serenity led the way to her room. She pointed Remus' out to him and watched him put his stuff away. She went into her room and changed into her pajamas, sliding into bed. By the time Remus peeked in on her, she was already sleeping. Seeing the plush wolf he'd given her when they were still in school by her on the bed, he went and tucked the wolf in under her arm. He pulled the blanket up over her and gently kissed her cheek before slipping out of her room, casting a spell to let him know if she had any nightmares before he went to his room to go to sleep himself.