Harry could not deny that he had enjoyed the entire weekend. His date with Lucius had been nice even with the classical art. But he had far mor fun at the bar with the guys. But the fun with Lucius both evenings played in his mind and had left him blushing. He left out those parts when he told his dad about the weekend when Remus had got back. Remus had been happy he had a fun weekend. Remus had come back with a contract for his first novel to be published and if it went well they would want more. That news he shared with his son who was thrilled for him. But he had also signed a contract with Maxime to do texts the coming year for Beauxbautons. He could handle both if he didn't lose Hogwarts which he hoped he wouldn't but he needed to be ready. He knew Harry would help out monetary wise if needed but he didn't want to rely on his son.

Harry was happy when he found out less then a week later that Hagrid was being summoned to the ministry. Hagrid was really worried and had asked Harry to accompany him. Hagrid had a class at the time but Charlie was up teaching for the day.

Hagrid looked worried as they went in. "I don't like this."

Harry tried assuring his friend. "It's good news."

Hagrid wasn't sure. "Last time I was here they sent me to prison."

Harry was reminded of second year. "I promise its okay."

"Thank you for being here."

Harry hugged the man. "You know I am happy to be with you."

They were told to go to Lord Bones' office. His assistant stood up as they came in. "Mr. Hagrid."

Hagrid was still pale. "I brought Harry for support, I hope…."

The woman just smiled. "You are welcome for company. Lord Bones will be with you soon."

Hagrid eyed the small chairs and stayed standing. "Maybe I needed an attorney."

Harry just shook his head. "You are fine."

He had not committed any crime and he certainly was not being arrested Harry tried to remind the man. It was the exact opposite. They had been working to have his name cleared. He had been cleared for what happened in second year when he had been released from prison then. But for some reason he had never been cleared for what happened in his own schooling. Harry thought of the umbrella the man had with his broken wand. Harry had seen it for the first time when Hagrid had given his cousin a tail for eating Harry's cake.

Lord Bones was waiting in the office for them. He was Susan's father and the older brother of Amelia. Unfortunately he had lost the majority of his family to the war. He had lost his younger brother Edgar in the first and Amelia in the last. He had taken over for his sister after she died. He was a judge before.

Hagrid eyed the man warily as they came in. "Lord Bones."

The man smiled and actually used a spell to enlarge a chair for Hagrid. "Please both have a seat."

Harry took a seat next to Hagrid who reluctantly sat down. "Thank you for taking a look."

Hagrid eyed the man. "I was innocent I swear."

The man smiled. "I have seen all the evidence and that is why we are here."

Harry squeezed his friend's hand. "See."

Lord Bones showed some forms. "These are for you."

Hagrid took them but didn't read. "A pardon?"

The man shook his head. "No pardon needed as you were innocent. These papers officially clear you of all charges."

Harry watched as Hagrid looked ready to cry. "You can have a wand again. And now no one can threaten your job."

Hagrid wiped his eyes. "My dad wouldn't be ashamed any more."

Lord Bones added before they left. "Some money has been added to your vault. Compensation for the false arrest."

Hagrid was surprised and he didn't think he should take the money but Lord Bones assured him it was common. Harry had to practically pull his friend away before he tried to hug the head of the department again. Harry knew Hagrid was only a bit better then his brother about his hugs though at least he wasn't as strong as Grawp was. Harry was glad that Kingsley and Lucius had helped him to speed this up.

Hagrid was confused when Harry took him into Diagon. "I should get back to school."

Harry shook his head. "We have to go shopping."

Hagrid was confused. "Shopping?"

Harry led to him to Ollivander's. "You need a proper one."

Hagrid had tears again. "I remember when Da took me."

Harry knew he was thinking of the umbrella. "He would be happy you had a new one."

Hagrid smiled a little. "I remember taking you too."

Harry laughed as he led him in. "And for my owl later. Though I think you have enough pets for now."

Ollivander came over. "Mr Hagrid its not often I get people back."

Harry had never been there for someone else to get their wand but he was happy. Hagrid certainly needed larger then some but Ollivander could help. After two wands they had found Hagrid's new wand for him. He had another surprise when he took Hagrid to the Leaky Cauldron and there were others waiting for him. The Weasleys, Remus, Hermione and a few of the teachers had come as their classes were done. They wanted to be there to celebrate with him as they knew it was a special day for him. Hagrid was in tears again as he had never had a party like this for him.

Harry assured Hagrid when they went to leave later. "Now you and Grawp have nothing to worry about."


Harry had been looking for a reason to be up at school without raising suspicion from Albus and it seemed he had one. Well actually he had two. Hagrid had wanted him to come visit again and there was a quidditch game. The second time in a row he had Minerva invite him to the school. He was wondering why this time as he knew it wasn't for Hagrid But he didn't mind going to see a game any time and got him on he grounds. He could have made an excuse as a governor but he didn't want Albus suspicious if he could help it.

The evening before the game though he had another plan to see to. It was his night to plan a date and he thought he would enjoy it. Lucius was kidding himself if he thought Harry had been joking. If Lucius intended to date him he was going to make the man work for it.

Lucius smiled when he opened the door for Harry on Friday. "I have been waiting all day."

Harry smirked and looked at the time. "I am not late."

Lucius drew him in close. "I should say all week."

Harry smiled a tad. "Perhaps I may have as well."

Lucius whispered in his ear. "We don't have to wait a week in between."

Harry pushed back a bit. "May need to slow down a bit."

Lucius didn't think so. "Oh I think you are just as anxious."

Harry grinned. "Oh I don't know if you will be so anxious after tonight."

Lucius didn't like the sounds. "I told you that you wouldn't scare me off."

Harry was about to test that. "Well show me the way."

Lucius opened the door a bit. "The way?"

Harry revealed with a spell what he carried. "I promised you."

Lucius looked at the grocery bags. "I thought certainly you were…..my elves can prepare."

Harry shook his head. "I can go home and make myself dinner if you prefer."

Lucius stopped him and led him towards the kitchen. "Never let it be said I backed down from a challenge."

Harry handed him something. "I bought you a gift."

Lucius was slightly amused to find an apron handed to him. It seems Harry had bought a matching one for himself. He had to laugh when he noticed it was pin striped like a fine suit. He had never imagined he would wear such a thing. And he certainly had never thought to be found in a kitchen some where like this. He didn't even come in here for a glass for his wine. Surely that was what elves were for.

Harry watched the man and wondered if he would back out but he wasn't surprised when Lucius didn't. Though he had a feeling Lucius was plotting how to get back at him. Harry was reminded if he agreed to another date that it would be the man's turn to plan.

Lucius eyed the bags of food. "Should I be worried there are those hot canine things in there?"

Harry laughed as he started to take out the food. "Dogs. And no, I thought to take it easy on you tonight."

Lucius was at least relieved to see some nice shrimp. "I should be grateful."

Harry motioned him to the shrimp. "You can start by taking the heads and tails off these."

Lucius looked appauled when Harry showed him how to do it. "Surely you could have purchased ones already done."

Harry shrugged. "I didn't see the fun in that."

Lucius grumbled but he went to work. He watched Harry chopping onions. "We could switch."

Harry didn't give in. "I have to trust you not to chop off a finger first."

Lucius could see they were making some pasta. "You sound like your…like Severus."

Harry eyed him side ways. "I guess cooking is similar to potions."

Lucius worked away. "Should I be worried you will blow up my townhouse?"

Harry assured him. "Less combustible and stressful."

Lucius finished with the shrimp and he soon found himself working on some of the herbs. It seemed that even that Harry would only allow him to use his hands. He tried to suggest they could cut with their wand as he was sure even Molly did with her cooking. Harry knew he had a point but Harry had been used to cooking the muggle way. Of course he had not been allowed to use magic in the home. Lucius was relieved when the pasta was finished and he could admit that it smelled good as they headed with it into the dining room. And it certainly tasted good as well.

He watched Harry as they were finishing their wine. "I do recall a promise about an aptron."

Harry knew what he mentioned. "I must have forgotten."

Lucius came over and drew him out of the chair. "I think you owe me."

Harry reminded the man. "We have already finished."

Lucius whispered in his ear. "We forgot dessert."

Harry laughed a little as he drew him instead into the sitting room. "Oh I guess I didn't."

Lucius was surprised to find some chocolate fondue in the room. "I thought you promised aprons."

Harry smirked but he took out his wand and had them both dressed into aprons. "Is that better?"

Lucius smiled as he was only wearing an apron and wondered if Harry was as well. "Now this may be my kind of cooking."

Harry dipped a piece of melon into chocolate and fed Lucius a piece. "I considered whipped cream."

Lucius fed Harry a piece himself but he dropped a bit of chocolate on Harry's shoulder. "Oops."

Harry moaned as the man's mouth went to his shoulder. "Our fondue will grow cold."

Lucius pushed Harry back on the cushions. "Oh I am sure we will use plenty before it cools too much."

Harry eyed the man as he reached for some chocolate. "I am not sure if I like the sounds of that."

Lucius licked his lips. "Oh I think we will both enjoy."

Harry found his apron not fully removed but it was pushed down around his waist. He hissed as some of the warm chocolate hit his skin. Lucius used a spell to cool it a bit as he didn't want to burn his little lion. He drizzles a lovely trail down his little lion causing goose bumps all along his chest. Harry had barely enough time to register what he had done when Lucius' mouth descended on his skin and started making work of the chocolate trail. Harry gasped as the man's teeth sank into his nipples. Harry was panting and hot for other reasons but chocolate. Lucius' hand took the fine young cock in his hand through the apron and smiled in delight as Harry cummd in his hand.

Harry shocked the man when he had caught his breath and turned the tables by turning Lucius to be on his back. He decided to show the man he was a good little learner. He got no argument from Lucius who didn't take much longer then Harry to cum.

Lucius drew him down for a kiss. "I think it is time for my bedroom."

Harry shook his head. "I don't have sleep overs on fourth dates."

Lucius tweaked his nipples. "Oh but the fun is just starting."

Harry kissed him one last time and then stood. "Patience is a virtue Lucius."

Lucius groaned as he watched the young man dress and tried to pull him back. "I recall someone being a very impatient lion."

Harry found himself in the man's lap but he didn't let Lucius undress him. "I guess my Prince side is coming out."

Lucius groaned as Harry rubbed against his crotch a bit but then stood. "As long as you don't adopt his monk like habits."

Harry smirked. "If you keep speaking of his bed habits, you may find out."

Lucius laughed a little. "That seems fair."

Harry went to leave. "Play nice and you can take me out on Wednesday instead."

Lucius groaned as the boy left. "Tease."

For a moment he thought about Severus as Harry left the house. He knew it was a bit shocking he was with Harry and not just age. If his old friend was alive he knew it would never have been. Severus would have hexed him for even looking at Harry like this. But Severus was not here and he planned to enjoy every bit of fun with that little lion. He thought maybe Harry had been in the wrong house.

He thought as he cleaned up. 'He may be a Gryffindor but I plan on bringing some Slytherin out in him.'


Harry headed for school the next day with Remus in tow. Remus had decided to come with him to the game. Again he wondered where Harry had been the evening before. He knew or guessed his son was dating and was curious to who the person was. He hoped his son would start dating since he had come out of the closet. Harry would tell him with time so he didn't push the matter with him. For the first time in a long time Andromeda had come to the house. She had only stayed long enough to pick up her grandson for the day but it had been a first. She had not come to the house since she had tried to convince Harry to side with her on custody. Ted was always the one until now who picked up Teddy.

Harry was happy for Remus to come with them. And he was not oblivious to the fact Remus knew he was dating. He knew Remus would be happy but wasn't sure how he would take who it was. Remus having been quite a bit older then Tonks would only help so much.

At school Harry was happy to meet Hagrid up in the stands. "You look much happier."

Hagrid beamed. "I liked having Charlie's company but I like my classes back."

Remus wasn't surprised when Hagrid showed him his wand like an excited eleven year old. "It was long over due."

Hagrid turned to the game. "I didn't know you'd come back for a game."

Harry shrugged. "It's nice to cheer on my old team."

Remus wondered as he saw Minerva down the way. "Any idea why she wanted you to come?"

Harry shrugged. "I am supposed to have lunch with her after."

Remus had been told. "She wants you to teach here one day."

Harry knew that. "She knows I have quidditch. And I wont with Him."

Remus sighed. "Unfortunately you may have to settle for the academy one day."

Harry saw as Ginny and the others hit the pitch. "He has to retire some time."

Remus chuckled a bit. "He may live on just to spite you."

As the game started Harry thought of one of the reasons he wanted to be at the school. He needed to find his way into his founder's den. Even if he didn't teach here he knew he needed to see to Albus. The man had been meddling for decades and he doubted it would stop with the war. There had been suspicions that he had been an influence on Tom when he was in school. And he had once been friends with Grindewald as well. Even his own brother would not speak to him. Harry was told that Aberforth believed his brother had been behind false goat charges which sent him to prison. Aberforth had helped Harry to end the war in spite of his brother. He had always made that clear to Albus.

Harry was not surprised to see his team win the game. He had been surprised to see Dennis had taken his place on the team as seeker and he seemed to have quite the talent. Ginny had chosen to remain a chaser and Collin had made it a brother duo by joining her as a chaser.

As the game ended Harry and Remus both accompanied Minerva to her office for lunch. "I am glad you joined."

Remus took a seat. "I hope you don't mind I joined."

Minerva assured him. "Not at all. Actually Rollanda should be joining us soon."

Rollanda appeared in the door. "I am sorry I am late."

Harry looked between the two women. "Why am I here?"

Rollanda smiled. "I have considered coaching the teams at school and not just teaching and reffng but I have never had the time to do all four."

Remus thought aloud. "You also ref."

Minerva looked at Harry. "We thought perhaps you would be wiling to come on as a coach."

Rollanda agreed. "The lions did well but as you can see they could use some practice. And I thought you could help the Hufflepuffs as well."

Remus smiled. "It would be a good way to stay in quidditch while you wait."

Harry knew that. "I have missed being around here. But with…"

Minerva reminded him. "It would be only a few hours a week. Easy enough to avoid him."

Rollanda added. "And as a governor you wouldn't need Albus to sign off."

Harry knew they had a point. "I am busy with both my courses but I could admit I would enjoy it."

Remus laughed. "I know I should not encourage you to even more work but it seems more fun then work for you."

Agreeing Harry was happy to accept. He was told that the teams both had practices on Saturdays and then he would have to be here if he chose to attend all practices, Tuesdays and Thursday evenings. Harry would have time after he left the bank and if he chose he could have dinner here too. He was happy with the thought of working with his old team and also working with the badgers as well. Rollanda thought that having him work with his old house as well as one of the weaker teams was best. She would work with the other two houses.

Remus made an excuse to stay and talk with the other two for a bit but he shared a look with Harry. Harry headed out saying he was going to see Neville but he slipped into his cloak which he had on him. Minerva's office was not too far from the room of requirements.

Harry hoped it would work and when he went into the room he found the cabinet he knew too well. "This is it?"

He was surprised when the Grey Lady appeared. "For you it will work."

Harry took out his ring from under his shirt and held it. "I guess there is no time like the present."

He felt very much like the chronicles of Narnia when he walked through the cabinet and came out the back. He was standing in what at first he thought was the headmaster's office. He realized though the shape and design was much the same everything else was different. Albus' office must have been modeled off of this he thought. There were paintings but not of headmasters on the wall. He looked at the books and the paintings, and wondered where he should even start. It amazed him there wasn't an ounce of dust when no one had entered in centuries.

The gray lady motioned to the fireplace which had lit. "Gideon and I used to play there as he read to us."

Harry turned to her. "I am told that I should be able to see the memory of the school and more."

She motioned to an item on the desk. "The Griffin eye."

Harry groaned when he saw what looked like a crystal ball. "Please tell me they were not seers."

She laughed and assured him. "Empaths. But the ball will show you what you wish to see. Now or before."

Harry sunk into the chair behind the desk. He touched the ball which glowed and there was smoke in it. "How?"

"Ask it what you wish to see and it should show you."

Harry decided to start. "Show me Albus."

Albus appeared in the ball speaking to Filch. "Have you seen the boy?"

Filch didn't look pleased. "I thought I was done cleaning up after him."

Harry realized the man was speaking of him. "I need to go. Damn."

She motioned. "You can not take the eye but you can take the pensieve."

Harry saw the bowl. "What good is that? Godric has been dead for hundreds of years."

"The elf who cleans has been removing memories every few months and placing them in the bowl."

Harry shrunk the bowl as he was told there were whole centuries of memories to be found if he knew which years he wanted to look. For now he took the most recent few bottles of memories. He was told the name of the elf who could bring him more though the eye only would work here. Harry slipped out of the office and headed back towards Minerva's office knowing he needed to cover his tracks.

Albus spotted him as he was coming. "I have been looking for you. I was told you haven't left."

Harry smirked. "Of course you were."

Albus eyed him. "What were you up to?"

Harry reminded the man. "I am not your student any more."

Albus agreed. "All the more reason to ask what you are doing lurking."

Minerva answered. "He was having tea with me."

Remus had come out. "Did you find Neville?"

Harry shook his head. "He must have gone into town. I will see him later."

Albus tried to stop him from leaving. "I will find out."

Harry didn't turn back. "Indeed."

Albus could be heard grumbling. "You are turning more into that man."

Remus agreed with him quietly. "He would be proud."

Harry wasn't sure there were too many habits he wanted to pick up from his so called father. But he could admit that his sneaky Slytherin side might be needed in this. And there was perhaps worse people for him to take after in all of this. He was trying to find out more about his heritage. Finding the den was not simply about learning what the headmaster was up to and stopping him. There was also the family side to things.

Remus was happy to hear when they were back in London that things went well. "But I'd be prepared for what you might see and hear from him."