Updated: 28/8/2021
Happy 29th Birthday to Me and Happy 55th Birthday to my Dad!
This is the biggest mass update I have done
Chapter .13.
Tuesday July 29th 1998
It was 6.30am in the morning when Harry and Ginny wake again to their sons and daughters cries. They had gotten up a few times during the night.
Oh the joys of having more then one new-born.
"They must be hungry", Ginny says getting up.
"It was time to get up anyway. We have another busy day", Harry says also getting up yawning.
"I thought of things we haven't got for ourselves and the kids yet", Ginny says as they walk into the nursery.
"Morning Harry, Ginny", Lily and James say.
"Morning Mum, Morning Dad", Harry says as Ginny picks up Severus and begins to nurse him.
"Let's make another list and we will do those things today after we are done with the healer Goblins", Harry says.
"Let's do that", Ginny says.
"First let me call Dobby", Harry says, "Dobby! Winky!"
Dobby and Winky quickly pops into the room.
"Yes Master Harry?" Dobby asks.
"Can you start breakfast Dobby? And put a pot of coffee on", Harry asks Dobby.
"Of course Master. Is there anything else I can do for you?" Dobby asks.
"Winky can you wake the kids", Harry asks his female elf.
"Winky can Master Harry", Winky says popping away.
"Anything else Dobby can do?" Dobby asks.
"Yes we are having guests for dinner tonight. We are going shopping for groceries we will be back by 3. Can you cook something for the lot of us tonight?" Harry asks.
"Dobby will Master Harry but we need new pots and pans. The ones we got now are not so good", Dobby says.
"We will get those today. Thank you for telling us Dobby", Harry says.
Dobby quickly pops away and Harry waves his hand and summons a piece of parchment and a quill.
"So what do we need to do and go?" Harry asks Ginny.
They quickly make a list while Ginny feeds the Quintuplets now.
10am Goblin Healers
Pensieve from vault
Books from Vault
Robes
Cloaks
Pots and Pans
Jewellery Cabinet
Bookcases
Children Stories
Mattress protector for Baby
Bouncer
Shawl
Nursing Wear
Diaper pins
Baby Brush
Out let plugs
Fireplace bumpers
Nursing Bras
Nursing Pads
Magic Camera
Muggle Camera
Muggle Clothes
"That's all we need to get in Diagon Ally and Muggle London. Now we just have to write out a grocery list", Harry says, "I am going to ask Draco and Elena to look after the Quints for the day. While Blaise and Susan and Neville and Luna take care of the older children"
Harry summons his Patronus a silver stag and sends the message to Draco who returns with a dragon Patronus saying he will be over soon. Susan's eagle Patronus comes agreeing to watch the other children. With Neville's bear Patronus saying the same.
Soon they had made out both their lists and Ginny had finished feeding the Quints with Harry helping burp them and change their nappies.
They make their way downstairs and go to the kitchen were Dobby was cooking up a storm. Ginny puts Sev, Asriel, Septimus, Faith, Hope and Grace in their play pen, she kisses the older children then goes and helps Dobby. Bellatrix had arrived and hugged Harry before helping her niece-in-law.
By 7.30 breakfast was ready. And they all eat hungrily and happily talk about what they are going to do today.
When they finish Winky and Dobby take the dishes to clean up. While the rest get changed for another day. When Ginny was taking a shower Harry picks up Severus and Bellatrix picks up Asriel and takes them into the nursery to change them. He and Bellatrix go back and pick up the others and bring them all into the nursery to watch them as they change each one.
Harry quickly changes the nappy and starts finding an outfit for Severus to wear.
"That one", Lily says from the portrait.
It was a light blue outfit with white bees on it.
"That one it is", Harry says changing Severus.
"Busy day today?" James asks.
"Yes very busy. Also Remus is coming over with Tonks and Teddy for dinner", Harry says.
"I can't wait to meet them. You will tell Remus about us?" Lily says.
"I will they will see your portrait in the living room and ask about it. That's when you say something", Harry says.
James laughs, "You're definably a Marauders son"
Harry laughs, "I try"
"Are you getting the goblins to look at your leg?" Lily asks worriedly.
"I will. But I doubt there is anything they can do", Harry says, "Also Draco, Elena, Blaise, Susan, Neville, Luna are going to watch the kids feel free to talk to them"
That was when the phone starts to ring.
"Can you both watch Sev and the Quints till Aunt Bella gets them changed?" Harry asks.
"Of course. Go and answer your phone", Lily says.
Harry quickly puts Severus in the crib with some toys and quickly goes to answer the phone.
"Rettop residence. Scott speaking", Harry says.
"Hey Harry it's me Remus", Remus says.
"Hey Remus what can I do for you?" Harry asks.
"Just wondering what time we should come over tonight?" Remus asks.
"Come over about 5.30", Harry says.
"Ok. What are you doing today?" Remus asks.
"We are going out again. We will tell you all about it at dinner", Harry says.
"Ok see you at dinner", Remus says.
Harry quickly hangs up to find Ginny coming down the stairs.
"Are you going to put those books on the shelves in the library?" Ginny asks.
"I better. Oh Remus, Tonks and Teddy are coming over at 5.30", Harry says.
"Perfect but we really need to get these groceries", Ginny says looking at the shopping list.
"Lets get the food list to Dobby and we can do all the rest", Harry says to her.
"That's a great idea. Dobby!" Ginny calls.
"Yes Mistress Ginny?" Dobby asks.
"Here is the shopping list and some Galleons. Please pick up everything that is on that list", Ginny says.
"And Dobby if anyone asks who you are working for say the Scott and Gina Rettop family", Harry says thinking quickly.
"Ok Master. Ok Mistress. Dobby will go along with idea. Do you need Dobby for anything else?" Dobby asks.
"Yes can you please put these books on the shelves in subject order. That would be great", Harry says.
"It will be done. Winky will help Dobby", Dobby says popping away.
"I think we should be going. We need you go to one stop furniture shop", Ginny says.
"Right. You grab Sev. I will get the stroller and diaper bag and spare milk", Harry says quickly going to do his jobs.
The doorbell rings and Ginny opens the front door for Draco, Elena and their children were their and she could see Blaise and Susan and their children approaching closely followed by Neville and Luna.
"Come in and thank you for this", Ginny says looking grateful.
"Not a problem", they say.
"Uncle Drake! Aunt Elena!" Ericka, Emma, Eric, Ella, Ever and Everest call going to hug their Uncle and Aunt.
"Uncle Nev! Aunt Lu!" Venice and Venus call going to hug them.
"Uncle Blaise! Aunt Susie!" Rafi, Diablo, Dakota and Nicolette call.
Basically the three couples out pounced on. As the other kids greet their Aunt Ginny.
"Harry remember your cane", Ginny calls grabbing the last few things.
"Got it", Harry says snatching it up and also going down to the potion lab and grabbing a bottle of Strengthening potion.
Once he was done. He meets Ginny at the front door. Where she had Severus in his pram. He would be the only child coming out with them today. As they wanted the Goblin healer to make sure the potion Severus drank didn't have any negative effects on him.
"Have fun", Draco says grinning.
"By the way my parents want a word with you", Harry says grinning.
"I will make the same promises I did before. I hope we can get along. Now go", Draco says shooing them out.
"We will be fine", Susan assures them.
"Bye Mummy, Bye Daddy" their adoptive children say hugging them.
"Be good for your Uncles and Aunts", Harry says.
"We will", Ever says to her Dad.
Harry and Ginny step out of the house with Severus in his pram.
"Have we got everything?" Ginny asks Harry.
"I think so. Now to the furniture shop", Harry says.
Harry wraps an arm around Ginny's waist and apparates them both to the Leaky Cauldron. They quickly walk through the pub and Harry taps his wand on the bricks out back letting them in to Diagon Ally.
"To the furniture shop", Ginny says as they walk into Diagon Ally
They quickly make their way into the furniture shop.
"Oh you're back. What can I do for you today?" the clerk asks.
"We need a Jewellery Cabinet and 3 bookcases", Harry says.
"Of course sir. What wood do you like?" the clerk asks.
"Dark wood please", Ginny replies.
"Let me show you some", the clerk says leading them to where the jewellery cabinets are.
They quickly settle on one with a mirror in the middle of it and it comes with a sitting stool. They also pick out three big bookcases.
"How much?" Ginny asks.
"600 Galleons", the clerk says, "But for you 500"
"That is acceptable", Harry nods and gets out the necessary galleons, "Here you go thank you so much for your help these past days"
"Your quite welcome sir. Now let me shrink those for you", the clerk says waving his wand.
"Thank you", Harry says pocketing the jewellery cabinet and the bookcases.
"I think we should add more room to the library", Ginny says.
"I will get on that this weekend", Harry replies.
"We better get to Gringotts", Ginny says.
"Yeh it is nearly time", Harry says as they make their way to Gringotts.
They soon were in Gringotts and they were making their way to the counter when Bill comes over to them.
"Aren't you the people living across from our friends and was here yesterday?" he asks.
"Yes we are living across from your friends and yes we were here yesterday", Harry says.
"Where did you go to school?" Bill asks.
"We were home schooled. We lived next to each other our whole lives. We started dating when I was 14 and Gina was 13", Harry says.
"We better check in we have an appointment", Ginny says.
"Of course. I better let you go. It was nice to see you again", Bill says walking away.
"Do you think he is suspicious or is it just me?" Harry asks his wife.
"I think he is. We are going to have to be careful", Ginny replies.
"Lucky we talked about this before we saw any of them", Harry says to Ginny.
"Very lucky", Ginny says.
"Scott and Gina Rettop we have an appointment with the healers", Harry says to the goblin.
"I will send someone to take you to the healers", the goblin says, "Chief Goblin Ragnar said to take you straight down"
Soon a goblin comes to meet them and they both recognise him as Griphook.
"Hello Griphook", Harry says.
"Hello to you too Scott and to you too Gina let me take you to the healers", Griphook says.
Griphook quickly lead them to the healers where a goblin was waiting for them. Once the door was shut the goblin introduces himself.
"I am Healer Thorson. It is good to meet you Lord Potter, you too Lady Potter", Healer Thorson says with a bow of his head in respect.
"It is a pleasure to meet you too Healer Thorson", Harry says shaking the goblins hand.
"The pleasure is all ours. Who wants to go first today?" Thorson asks.
"I'll go", Ginny says handing Severus to Harry.
"Ok Lady Potter please sit on the bed and I'll do a scan", Thorson says.
Ginny quickly sits on the table and Thorson moves his hands down her body doing a scan.
"You have a blocking curse on your learning and a dark scar on your brain from possession. Have you had trouble?" Thorson says.
"I little bit. Who would put a blocking spell on me? I know the Dark scar is from Tom Riddle's Horcrux in my first year", Ginny says as Harry takes her hands.
"I have some ideas", Harry mutters.
"So do I Lord Potter. Lady Potter please drink this it will get rid of the curse and dark scar ", Thorson says.
Ginny quickly drinks the potion once finished Healer Thorson waves his arms.
"Your IQ was 100 with the blocker on and it is now 160 with it off. And you have a photographic memory and Analytical Abilities. You should have no problems with tests in the future", Thorson says smiling.
"Thank you can you do Harry now we are worried about his leg. And we are worried if there is any lasting damage done by him being a Horcrux", Ginny says getting of the bed.
"Of course Lady Potter. I will do my best to help him", Thorson says.
Ginny quickly takes Severus and Harry gets on the bed. Thorson runs his hands over Harry's body starting at his head and ending at his foot.
Thorson frowns at what he was reading.
"Well there is no lasting damage done by the Horcrux. But I have spotted a potion that would make learning difficult and there is another one Loyalty Confusion". Thorson say, "How good are you at school?"
"I am good but pretend to have trouble learning. But my Ability test said I had a 180 IQ and Analytical Abilities and other stuff what does it mean?" Harry says thinking.
"I think once someone was trying to use you to help for the greater good. The potions didn't work. But they are there. Here is a potion that will get rid of the blocker and the Loyalty Confusion", Thorson says handing him the potion to drink.
"What about his leg?" Ginny asks worried about her Husband.
"There is lasting damage done to his leg. What are you taking for your leg?" Thorson asks.
"A strengthen potion", Harry replies.
"Well that is not going to last for long. Your legs muscles are partially destroyed. We can't fix the damage but we can stop it from spreading and maybe add some support", Thorson says to Harry.
"It is spreading?" Ginny asks fearfully.
"Yes but we can stop it. I will go and get the potion", Thorson says leaving the room and quickly returning, "Here drink this. It should eradicate the curse. But the damage done is permanent"
Harry quickly takes the potion and he feels a tingling sensation.
"That should eradicate the curse. Now us Goblins can craft you a leg brace. It will help with your walking. Would you like this done?" Thorson asks them.
"Yes please", Harry replies thinking that was a good idea.
Thorson and another Goblin measure his leg and take a few scans.
"You brace will be ready in two days", the other Goblin informs them.
"Thank you very much", Harry says.
The other goblin bows and leaves the room.
"Did you pick up anything else?" Harry asks Thorson.
"No I didn't. Other than your leg you are fine", Thorson says.
"Can you get rid of this scar?" Harry asks showing him the scar that Umbridge left with the words 'I must not tell lies' clearing showing.
"I can. Here is some cream you put on it every day for a week and it will disappear", Thorson says handing Harry the cream.
"Thank you. Now can you check over our son we are worried about what the de-aging potion has done to him", Harry says as Ginny lays Severus down on the table.
Thorson runs his hands over Severus he quickly is done.
"Nothing is permanently done except for turning him into a baby. His memories are gone too. He is also a little underweight. Are you breast feeding him?" Thorson asks.
"Yes", Ginny replies.
"Is he feeding regularly?" Thorson asks.
"Yes", Harry replies.
"Then he should be fine. His weight should come up", Thorson says.
"So he will grow up again?" Ginny asks.
"Yes. He will not know his former self. He is starting completely again. In other words he has been re-born", Thorson says.
"Can you give Severus his vaccinations? Please", Ginny says.
"Of course. Give me a minute and I will go and grab them", Thorson says leaving the room.
He comes back a minute later with a couple of needles.
"You will have to hold out his arm", Thorson directs.
Severus was in Ginny's lap. Harry held out Sev's arm.
"This will only hurt for a minute", Thorson says
Once the needle was ok little Severus was crying in his mothers arms. They quickly do the other two.
"Can we bring our other children in to get vaccinated?" Ginny asks Thorson.
"Of course. Bring them in two days when you come back for the brace for Lord Potter's leg", Thorson offers.
"Thank you very much for your time Healer Thorson. I hope you will consider taking us on as full time patient", Harry says shaking his hand again.
"It was my pleasure Lord and Lady Potter. I will definably think about. I will tell you in two days if that is acceptable?" Thorson asks.
"That is perfectly fine", Harry replies.
"Is there anything else we can do for you today?" Thorson asks.
"Yes can we see Chief Ragnar we need to get into my Gryffindor Vault", Harry says.
"I will get Griphook to get him now for you", Thorson says leaving the room.
"That went well", Harry says to Ginny.
"And at least we know that curse you were hit with won't kill you", Ginny adds.
"I will just have a bum leg for the rest of my life", Harry replies.
He had accepted that when he did his own research on the curse. But it was still disappointing.
Ten minutes later Ragnar enters the room.
"It is good to see you both today. Has everything been to your liking?" Ragnar asks.
"Yes everything has been to our liking. We thank you for helping us. The last thing we have to do here today is to go into the Gryffindor Vault", Harry says.
"I will take you there now. You can leave your son there with Griphook again", Ragnar offers.
Harry quickly un-shrinks the diaper bag and puts it on the ground. While Ginny hands Severus to Griphook.
"Thank you for doing this Griphook", Ginny says.
"It will be a honour Lady Potter", Griphook states.
"Bottled milk is in the bag", Harry says.
"Ok you better get going", Griphook says.
Harry and Ginny quickly follow Ragnar out to the carts. They are soon in the deeper parts of Gringotts.
"Vault 1198", Ragnar says stopping the cart and getting out.
Ginny and Harry quickly follow him. The Gryffindor Vault had the emblem of a lion and a griffin embedded on the doors. Ragnar quickly opens the door both Harry and Ginny gasp this vault was 10 times bigger than the Potter Vault.
"Let's start looking", Harry says.
Harry and Ginny quickly step into the vault looking for a pensieve. It took them 15 minutes to find the pensieve's that were in the vault. Some were big and some were small.
"Ragnar is it possible for you to store some memories in this small pensieve to keep to our children turn 17? If something unfortunate happens to us?" Harry asks.
"Yes it is possible. If you two die do you want to write a letter stating there are memories left for them to view on his 17th birthday?" Ragnar asks.
"Yes that would be great", Ginny says.
"It is better to be safe then sorry. I only wish my parents did what we are going", Harry states.
"After you are done. I will take you back up and you can write your letter", Ragnar offers.
"I think you should take one of the bigger pensieve for home use", Ginny says to Harry.
"Great idea. We should also take some of these books and jewellery. These books can be useful", Harry says shrinking a big pensieve.
"I also think we should go to the Ravenclaw Vault for some of those books", Harry says.
"Ok we will do that. Wait to Hermione finds out about our book collection", Ginny says grinning.
"She will go nuts and lay into me about if the books are safe to use", Harry says pocketing the trunk load of books he and Ginny had found.
"She will. She will demand to take some of those books home and have them checked", Ginny says picking out some of the jewellery she liked.
"I bet. But that won't happen. As they are my family books", Harry says as Ginny hands him a chest with jewellery in it.
"I think we are done we can go to the Ravenclaw Vault now", Ginny says.
"Ragnar can we please go to the Ravenclaw Vault?" Harry asks as they leave the Gryffindor Vault
"That vault is right next door. Let me lead you too it", Ragnar says leading them the way to the vault
The Ravenclaw Vault had the emblem of a raven on the doors. Ragnar quickly opens the door. The Ravenclaw Vault was just as big as the Gryffindor vault. They both quickly find a trunk and fill it with books. They probably took over 100 books from the vault and another chest of jewellery.
"Do you want to go to another vault?" Ragnar asks.
Harry and Ginny quickly look at the list. And find another vault they were interested in.
"Ragnar please hake at the Romanov Vault", Harry says.
"Of course Harry I will take you there. Hold on tight", Ragnar says starting the cart and them speeding away.
They were soon at the Romanov vault and Ragnar opens the door to the vault. Harry quickly spots some dark artefacts.
"Ragnar how much will it cost to get the curse breakers in here and get rid of all the dark artefacts or the curses on them?" Harry asks.
"It will cost 400 Galleons. With your permission they can enter the vault", Ragnar replies.
"They have my permission as long as they get rid of only the dark artefacts or curses", Harry says.
"That will be done as soon as possible", Ragnar promises.
Ginny quickly puts together another chest of jewellery and Harry collects a truck load of more books. They were quickly done.
And they get Ragnar to take them to their other vaults to see what they could find. Many of the vaults had many interesting things in them. That they would have to go over when they had more time.
Harry while in the vaults he grabs a bag full of Galleons, Sickles and Knuts so they had plenty of money.
"We are done Ragnar. Can you please take us back to our son?" Harry asks.
"Of course Harry. It was a pleasure helping you today", Ragnar says leading them back to the cart and starting it.
They are soon back into the room they first were in. Severus was sound asleep.
"I fed him and changed him", Griphook says handing Severus gently to Ginny.
"Thank you Griphook", Ginny says.
"Let's write that letter now and get the memories out", Harry says.
Ragnar quickly hands them a piece of parchment and a quill. They quickly make out the letter and extracted the memories out of their minds and put them in the pensieve.
"There you go Ragnar. Where will you store this?" Harry says handing him the pensieve.
"We will store this with your will", Ragnar replies.
"Thank you for helping us today Master Goblin", Harry says.
"It was our pleasure. Have a good day and a good birthday", Ragnar says leading them out.
"One other thing has everyone's Potter trust vault ready?" Harry asks.
"Yes they are ready. When are you going to tell the parents?" Ragnar asks grinning.
"I am sure we will think of the perfect time. Let's leave I am hungry. Goodbye Ragnar", Ginny says.
"Thank you again", Harry says as they walk out.
They are quickly out of Gringotts it was 12.00 and they decided to eat at one of the cafes in the Ally. They quickly eat.
"What's next?" Harry asks
"I think we should get the pots and pans first then to Madam Milkin's to get some new robes then to then to Kites magical camera shop, then head to Alkyds and Moore Baby Shop. Then we need to go to Muggle London", Ginny says looking at the list.
"Let's do that then", Harry says paying for the bill for their food.
They quickly get up and make their way to Pots and Pans. They pick out the ones they like quickly.
"That will be 70 Galleons", the clerk says.
"Here you go", Harry says handing over the money.
"Let's call Dobby to take these pots and pans and the chests of books from your pockets", Ginny suggests
"Great idea. He can also take the shrunken furniture. Dobby!" Harry calls.
There is a pop and Dobby appears before them.
"What can Dobby do for Master and Mistress?" Dobby asks.
"Can you take these pots and pans home along with these chests of books?" Harry asks.
"Of course I can. Is there anything else Dobby can do for Masters?" Dobby asks taking the bag full of shrunken pots, pans and chests of books and jewellery.
"Can you also take the shrunken jewellery cabinet and bookcases and set them up?" Harry asks.
"Dobby will do that too Master just hand me over the stuff", Dobby says.
Harry quickly hands him over the shrunken furniture.
"That is all Dobby", Harry says.
"By the way Master, Mistress there are four new elves at home looking for work and I recommended you. Was that ok?" Dobby asks nervously.
"It is fine Dobby we will deal with them when we get home", Harry says.
Dobby quickly pops away.
"Are you sure we should take on four more House Elves?" Ginny asks.
"We have 18 kids Gin. We are going to need all the help we can get", Harry points out.
"I suppose you are right", Ginny says.
"And we won't be as tired", Harry adds.
"I agree. I just will have to get used to it. I didn't have Elves when I was growing up", Ginny replies.
"Yeah but Gin we have 18 kids to think about. Instead of 7 like your Mum did. We will BOTH be working, instead of staying home like your Mum did. We will need the Elves help so we can stop relying on our friends and my Aunt", Harry replies.
"Your right my love. Now I think we should continue", Ginny relents.
What Harry saying was making sense. As the differences between her Mum and herself was growing by the day.
She wondered if her parents and siblings would accept this.
Or would they try and change their minds?
Only time would tell.
But one thing was for certain they weren't going to let anyone change their minds about their family or take their children away from them.
They would protect their children with their lives and defend their right to look after them.
They might not be their blood but they were as good as. And if anyone tried to tell them differently would face their wands and get kicked out of their house till they apologies.
As blood wasn't always thicker than water. And blood didn't always make family…
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