Chapter 2

A few days later both Harry and Rosemary were called to Dumbledore's office.

Harry was very surprised to see Sirius Black dressed in very nice robes washed and clean he went to him and embraced him Rosemary simply waited for them to be done greeting each other and to be introduced.

Dumbledore said "Rosemary your information has been most helpful any moment now the daily prophet will be releasing a special edition announcing the capture of Voldemort and a very much alive Peter Pettigrew and a clearing of the name of Sirius Black. I believe Sirius will want Harry to come live with him now. His name is cleared and he was James and Lily's first choice as legal guardian for Harry if anything happened to them. However Sirius does not have the same magical protection that Harry gets from living from his aunt."

Rosemary said "no I don't suppose he would."

Harry asked "what are you talking about what magical protection?"

Dumbledore said "Harry when your mother gave her life for you it caused a magical protection for you as long as you live with a blood relative of Lily's that is why you live with Petunia, at least until now. There is one other relative you have she is a rather distant cousin but still a blood relative of Lily's and she just turned 17. However she is without funds or a place to live even for herself let alone to take care of you."

Harry looked at Rosemary and asked "it is you isn't it?"

Rosemary nodded and said "yeah we are distant cousins but we are blood related. When I became of age dad said he didn't want me back that if the wizarding world consider me grown then I am no longer his responsibility."

Sirius said "the answer is very simple as long as Rosemary is willing to live with us until Harry reaches maturity I don't see why we can't all live under the same roof. I can provide a home and financial needs for you both and Rosemary you can provide Harry with the needed magical protection. But I have a friend that is going to be living with us as soon as I can ask him and you might not get on with him."

Rosemary asked "is he difficult to live with?"

Sirius said "only during the full moon he is a werewolf."

Rosemary excitedly asked "really? Do you think he will let me watch him change."

Sirius chuckled and said "No, it wouldn't be safe. But I think Remus will like you, I certainly do."

Rosemary smirked and said "you aren't half bad yourself for an older guy. I have to get to class I have potions and it wouldn't do to be late. Professor Snape might give me detention."

On June 24th both Harry and Cedric came out of the maze both holding the cup, it was a Hogwarts win the cup would stay at the school and Harry and Cedric would split the cash prize evenly between them. It certainly was a historic tournament 4 champions and 2 winners.

Harry and Rosemary were looking forward to the summer, a first for Harry. Normally he dreaded going home. But then again he was never going to have to see the Dursley's ever again.

Molly Weasley hugged Harry when he got off the train as if he was one of her own children. Then Sirius hugged him too. Remus was also there but simply smiled and said "Hello Harry."

Harry smiled and said "Hi professor."

Harry then said goodbye to his friends and he and Sirius went to get his things.

Rosemary said "I suppose they are too excited to introduce me. I am Rosemary Turner Harry's cousin."

Remus took the hand she offered and said "Remus Lupin it is a pleasure meeting you why don't we go get your trunk."

They went to get her things and eventually Remus and Sirius took them home.

The home was beautiful big and out in the country Sirius said "I have been living in the old family home but as soon as my name was cleared I couldn't leave there fast enough. We are miles away from our closest neighbor."

Remus said "far enough away so no one can hear the racket I make."

Rosemary said "You don't have to worry about that as long as I can get the ingredients I can make wolfsbane potion practically with my eyes closed. Potions is kind of my thing."

Remus asked surprised "Really?"

Rosemary nodded and said "Yeah."

Sirius said "Harry it might interest you that our closest neighbors are the Weasley's. They are three miles to the west."

Harry was thrilled to find out he was neighbors with his best friend they showed them their rooms then started dinner.

It was over dinner that Rosemary asked "So, what do the two of you do for a living."

Remus said "I am between jobs at the moment."

Sirius said "I recently started working at the magical sports and games office."

After dinner Harry sent Hedwig with a letter to Ron telling him he was his new neighbor. It didn't take long for a reply to come.

Harry read "wicked but now mum knows."

Harry smiled Molly Weasley treated Harry like another son he wouldn't be surprised if she showed up to make sure Sirius and Remus were taking care of him alright.

Professor McGonagall had arranged for Rosemary to work at the mailroom at the daily prophet for the summer she even bought her a few set of clothes to get her started.

The next morning Sirius and Rosemary went to work while Remus and Harry stayed at home.

They weren't alone for long Molly, Ginny, Ron, Fred and George came over. Molly wanted to make sure that Harry was properly cared for and the others simply wanted to see where he lived.

Fred said "this place could be great for a half pitch."

Harry laughed and said "I think the muggles just might notice that."

George said "Muggles never notice anything besides you can put muggle repelling spells on it. Where is Rosemary I was going to offer her private lessons in apperating."

Fred chuckled and said "Yeah right that is why you want to see her. I can't really blame you that is one fine bird."

Molly scolded "Fred do not talk about women that way."

Fred smirked and said "sorry Mum."

Remus asked "Harry did Rosemary ever say exactly how she is related to you."

Harry shrugged and said "she just said she is a distant cousin on mum's side. She didn't say how far distant. Why do you ask?"

Remus shook his head and said "no reason I'm just curious."

The truth was Remus and Lily had been very close friends but she had never mentioned having cousins and certainly not magical cousins. He wondered if Rosemary wasn't who she claimed to be. Maybe he should ask her when she got home. He didn't want to believe she would want to harm Harry in any way but then again he never would have believed Peter would have betrayed them either. He decided that he would talk to Dumbledore about it. Certainly Dumbledore would know about Rosemary.

Remus asked "Molly would you mind if Harry were to spend the afternoon with your family I have somethings to do."

Molly said "I don't mind at all Harry is always welcome."

Harry went home with the Weasley's and Remus went to talk with Dumbledore. Remus seemed agitated when Dumbledore saw him.

He said "Remus is there something wrong?"

Remus looked at him and asked "Who is she really? Lily didn't have any cousins, so who is she?"

Dumbledore had feared something like this would happen he asked "does Sirius or Harry suspect anything?"

Remus said "No, but neither of them knew Lily like I did and I haven't said anything to them."

Dumbledore said "you can't repeat what I am about to tell you but to start with Rosemary is in fact Harry's cousin. She is the great, great granddaughter of Petunia and Vernon Dursley both of her parents are muggleborn but have yet to be born. Somehow while apperating she traveled into the past it is through her that much has been accomplished in a short time. Because she shared blood with Lily the old magical protection for Harry is still working as long as they live together. She has no one. Harry does not know any of this, neither does Sirius. The only people who know are myself, the heads of houses and now you. I must ask that you keep the knowledge secret."

Remus had to sit down she was from the future, Harry's cousins great granddaughter. She had no one. No that wasn't true, she had him and Harry and Sirius and Dumbledore and he would bet McGonagall too.

Remus asked "is there anyway to send her home?"

Dumbledore said "No, perhaps when she first got here before she said anything but she has told me many things and it has changed the past she knew so in turn her future that she came from no longer exists. She knows there is a chance that by letting us know what she knew she may never be born but she is willing to make that sacrifice in order to stop Voldemort for good. She has much more knowledge but I have asked her not to reveal it unless it means people will die. Please don't ask her about the future, after all what she knows might not happen now."

Remus said "thank you for telling me the truth. I should go. I left Harry with the Weasley's."

Remus returned home then picked up Harry.

Sirius and Rosemary got home just as Remus was finishing up fixing dinner.

As they all sat down Remus asked "Rosemary how was your first day at work?"

Rosemary said "well it is hardly mentally stimulating but it is a pay check and I like the people I work with. For a summer job I think it will be fun."

Sirius said "well it is good to hear you are enjoying yourself. Harry and Remus what did you do today?"

Harry told them about his day at the Weasley's. Rosemary volunteered to clean up the kitchen while Remus read a book, Sirius read the newspaper and Harry went through his chocolate frog cards.

When Rosemary was done cleaning up she went in with the others went to the piano and began to play.

Remus smiled looking up from his book and said "that is very pretty."

Rosemary said "thank you my grandmother was a music teacher, she insisted that I learn to play from a very young age. I also play violin, flute and harp."

Rosemary sighed and said "well I should get to my homework. Harry you should too."

Harry said "but we have all summer."

Rosemary said "yes we do but if we get it done right away then we will have all summer to just relax. It is up to you but just make sure it is done by the time we get back on the train."

Harry frowned and said "I guess you have a point."

They both went to do their homework.

The next day Rosemary and Sirius returned home there was a violin, flute and harp as well as a large stack of sheet music that Sirius had bought over his lunch break and had sent to the house.

Sirius said "you seemed to enjoy playing the piano last night and I for one enjoyed listening to it. I thought you might like a few more instruments to play."

Rosemary thanked him and went to check out the music and quality of the instruments before playing each one.

They all got into a routine, Rosemary and Sirius would go to work just after breakfast that Rosemary usually made. Remus would clean up from breakfast he and Harry would spend the day at the house Harry would either spend the day mostly at the Weasley's or they would come over. Remus would cook dinner they would talk about their day. Then Rosemary would clean up. Then they would spend the evening simply relaxing as a family. Reading, doing homework, playing games, Rosemary playing music, or listening to the wireless.

Hermione came to stay with them a few weeks in to the summer and stayed for the rest of the school break with them. She asked Rosemary to teach her to play the piano and Rosemary was happy to do so. Rosemary was an incurable flirt with both Sirius and Remus. Life might not have been exciting but it was good and pleasant.

Sirius would bring dates home from time to time, he was a bit of a ladies man. By the time their Hogwarts letters arrived they were like a real family Rosemary had saved every knut she made and was able to pay for her school supplies and still had enough to last throughout the year if she was careful.