While You Slept
Lady Countryrose
Ch. 3
After a couple of hours, Dorea had found herself back at the manor with Charlus by her side. She helped him into his study. Before rushing off to find Harry, where she found the three new people in the backyard.
Dorea smiled, as she saw the two boys building something out of rocks together. While Petunia was handling the garden. She was happy that someone, other than elves, was doing it. She used to, back when her hands and back would allow her.
Not only that, but she walked over to Petunia. "Thank you, I used to do that myself. Before my age caught up with me."
Petunia smiled softly. "It's no problem. At one point in my life, I had wanted to do something with flowers. But sadly, that was not the case."
Dorea gave the other woman a thought. "What would you have done, if you were to work for a living?"
Petunia glanced up from her work. "I would have worked with flowers."
Dorea smiled, "You could always start a flower shop business, and I can help with the funds."
Petunia turned to her in wonder in her eyes. "But, Dudley?"
"Can still be here, you can set up shop in the village nearby."
Petunia sighed, nodding her head. "I do have a request. I want Harry and Dudley to have regular school studies."
She saw a hint of disbelief in Dorea's eyes. "Which I know that Lily would have wanted. Her son to be one, not just to be part of one world, but two."
Dorea smiled softly. "I think with your guidance, we can have a blended life for Harry."
Petunia smiled, turned to watch the two boys play. "Dudley," she called out to them. "Don't play rough, dear. It's not nice to hurt anyone."
"But Dad," he started.
"Isn't here," she growled softly. "Harry is your cousin, now be nice."
"Yes, mum." Then the two boys shared and played with a couple of toy trucks.
Dorea sighed softly, before the two women started to make plans for Petunia's future.
"I would like to have my own cottage." Petunia gave a small request. "I don't mind living here. But I think I would be more comfortable if I had a place. Just for me and Dudley."
Dorea glanced around the area of the garden. "There is one, back when the Potters of old had hired a gardener. They had their own cottage, as they lived near the gardens."
After they had grabbed the boys and gone on a walk. About a thousand yards, they had found a small cottage. It was hidden by lots of trees. Dorea waved her wand and opened up the small house. Allowing them to enter.
All in all, it was still a sound structure. With a need for dusting, cleaning and fresh paint. Along with a few personal items.
It was a small home with two bedrooms and a shared bathroom. With a large kitchen and same size living room. Every room had a lot of storage. All one story.
"Once I talk to Charlus, I think this could be your place, Petunia."
The other woman smiled. "Yes, I would love this place."
The boys then ran around the house giggling. Making the two women worry about their safety. They ran after them.