The next day was a Saturday and Harry was doing his weekend chores when the bell rang at the front door. Uncle Vernon was just coming down the stairs, so he turned and opened it. Harry, who was dusting the hall, looked up and saw Remus! He was hold Sirius, who was in Animagus form, on a leash. Vernon just looked at Lupin with a look of disgust because he immediately knew what Remus was because of his shabby blue robes.

"Harry!" Remus cried. " How nice to see you again. I got your letter."

At this Vernon slammed the door shut and turned on Harry like a cat on a mouse. Harry was about to run away when the door burst open and Sirius and Remus stepped through. Sirius had his wand out and yelled, "Step away from the boy unless you want to be chirping like a bird for the rest of your life!"

Harry stepped around the petrified mass of his uncle and walked over to his godfather and former teacher. Sirius hugged Harry as he grinned down at him. "Although I am happy to see you, what are you doing here, I just needed a return owl, you didn't need to come and scare me half to death," Harry said but inside he was thinking that seeing his Uncle Vernon standing there like a quivering statue was well worth the risk. Remus walked in Number Four Privet Drive and right up to Vernon and told him to run along. He didn't need to be told twice.

Once alone Harry invited them upstairs. Stepping into his room, Harry was pleased to see Hedwig sitting on the windowsill. The eagle owl was still inside the cage peacefully asleep. Harry sat on the edge of his bed while Sirius sat next to him. Remus pulled up a chair from the desk.

"Well, I think that congratulations are in order. Don't you Remus?" Sirius asked. " But of course, it is a very big honor being invited to try-out for the International Youth Squad. That was how Viktor Krum was picked to play for his home team." At this Harry grimaced. "He won the minor league 3 years in a row. Many rookie are scouted from there and not just from their school teams," Remus added. "Then.I guess that means I can go?" Harry asked cautiously. "Of course it does, as long as Dumbledore gives his permission," Sirius said slowly. "I'll Apperate right over there though. You say that this form needs to be signed when?" Harry said quickly, " Two days from now. But I'd like to give it back as soon as possible, I don't think Hedwig appreciates that eagle owl in her cage" "Well, then Remus will help you pack and I'll be back in an hour or so," Sirius said absent- mindedly. "Pack? Pack for what. I don't have to go to Greece for 3 weeks!" Harry exclaimed. "Well, you'll be staying at my house until the end of July," Remus answered Harry. "Well, I'll have to owl Ron and Hermione to tell them that but anywhere is better than the Dursley's," Harry told Remus sarcastically. "Well, I'll be back soon," Sirius said before disappearing with a pop.



"So, Harry, not that I need to ask, but how has your summer been so far?" Remus said with a slight grimace. "Well, I've been pushed around, laughed at and made to do the impossible, but at least they aren't starving me this year. I think that they were afraid that I would sneak Dudley some enchanted candy again," Harry answered in a little laugh. "What?" Remus said bewildered. Harry quickly told him about the last summer when the Weasley's were picking him up. Soon they were both laughing as they put Harry's things into his trunk. Harry was starting to think of Remus not so much as a teacher but more of a friend or kind uncle. As they were gathering Harry's collection of books at the base of his trunk, Remus put a weight-lessening charm on the books. He then proceeded to pick up 10 books with one hand and not even complaining about his back. Harry just laughed in amusement. Forty-five minutes passes without interruption from anyone until Dudley walked passes his room, did a double-take and ran from sight screaming. Harry rolled on the floor until tears almost escaped from his eyes while Remus was sitting at Harry's desk admiring the Firebolt.

"You know, Harry," Remus started. " The Firebolt company just came out with a better broom called Firebolt: Mach Three. They are just starting to be manufactured. They won't be sold to the public until January 6th." "Really? I bet they are a bundle though. Probably have to sell everything I own just to touch one, let alone own one. But it would be awesome!" Harry replied. Just then Sirius appeared with a pop. "Hey Sirius, please tell me that Professor Dumbledore is letting me. Did you tell him that it is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and that I already have all of my summer homework done, and that it would keep me out of everyone's hair." Harry stopped due to Sirius appearing to be larger than life smile. "He said it would be fine, but we are to keep a watch on you 24/7. I almost changed my mind right then, I don't want to miss out on the Greek babes. I hear they are really into wrestling..naked. I mean, who would want to miss out on that?" Harry blushed deep red, but kept a straight face. He honestly did not want to talk about such things with an adult, let a lone is godfather! Those were things that were left for laughter filled nights in his dorm room with Ron. Or maybe even things he could "talk" to Cho about.

"Harry? Hello.? Is anyone home?" At seeing Harry in a daze Sirius promptly made fireworks go off in front of his face. Harry looked up in a start, laughed, and blew the stars away. "No need for that!" Harry complained. "So, let's go then. No need to waste anymore time in this place!" Harry said hastily before anymore could be said on the subject. Sirius quickly filled out Harry's form for the try-outs and sent it and the 35 Galleons fee with the eagle owl. Needless to say, Hedwig was very happy to be back in her cage as Harry carried her down the stairs and out the front door to the curb where Sirius and Remus were waiting for him with his trunk. Sirius pointed to a old newspaper at his feet and told them that was the Portkey home. They all grabbed a corner of it and within 10 seconds they were grasped around the navel and sent flying through time and space.



Harry surprisingly landed on his feet this time and looked straight ahead at a mansion that looked to be falling apart. It was three stories high and made of brown brick foundation and planks of wood for siding. It had a black shingle roof with shingles all about the lawn. It seemed to be run down, but Harry filled with joy the minute he saw it. He was finally away from the Dursley's, if not forever, but at least for a summer. He walked up onto the porch after Remus and Sirius. Remus walked right in and was followed by the other two. Harry had never seen a greater place next to Hogwarts. It was like a palace inside. There were grand stairways leading into the other stories and statues glancing over at Harry and waving at him. They soon came across the butler Levens. He took Harry's things and told them that dinner was at three. Remus showed Harry around the house including his own Quidditch pitch in the basement. In fact the basement seemed to be larger than the entire house was. There were hallways and stairs leading off to odd places and dark corners that growled if you got too near. The pitch was in the middle along side a pool and Jacuzzi. "I guess you teachers really get paid a lot more than we think" Harry commented to Remus. "No, this is all from family enheirentance and my side job of constructing spells to ward of evil creatures that I sell. I seem to have made a small fortune in that business," Lupin answered. " You can put your broom over there in the shed and your swimming trunks in the changing closet by the pool. Harry, my house is your house form now on, so make your self at home."

"I sure have!" screamed Sirius as he did a cannonball from a magically high diving board, naked. "Oh bloody hell, Sirius, did you have to show us that? Do you have no modesty at all?" Remus yelled at Harry's floating godfather. " I mean, do you have no pride at all.I know the pool can't be that cold, it has a warming charm on it!"

~*~

"Harry!"

"What is it Sirius, can't a guy get some sleep?"

"I should think you have had enough sleep from what Sirius tells me," said a familiar voice. "Get up Harry or we will," said someone else. "Make you get up," finished another person. Harry sat up and put his glasses on. There were Ron, Fred and George Weasley standing there looking at him. "Sirius told us about the try-outs," Ron told Harry. Harry silently sweared at Sirius. He didn't want Ron to know for fear Ron would get jealous. "So we came right away to help you practice!" "So get up and get dressed. We'll get an early practice going," George said. Harry got up and proceeded to get dressed. He went down to the shed and got his Quidditch robes on and his Firebolt. Ron and his brothers were already flying around the pitch, so Harry hopped on his broom and flew up there to greet them.

After a morning practice they showered and had lunch with Sirius. Remus was off selling a potion that kept Schnugglebugs away from you. They were little creatures that would lie in wait in your bed for you to fall asleep. Then they would come out from under the bed and eat all of the hair on your body. Harry then asked when they were planning on going to Diagon Alley. Sirius told them tomorrow, because then they would have the entire day. Harry and Ron wrote to Hermione telling her that they were going to be in London the following day and for her to meet them there. Harry signed it with his usual signature, but Ron signed it love Ronald. Harry didn't mention anything at the time but kept thinking about it. Remus came home later and the six of them went in the pool and played chicken. Around nine o'clock Harry decided to go to bed. Ron followed and got in the twin bed that was across from Harry's king bed. Harry's last sentence before he fell asleep was a question to Ron. He asked, " Ron, you like Hermione don't you?" Ron answered back but Harry was asleep before he heard it.



A/N Did you like this chapter, please review! I'm looking for a beta reader still, and any ideas from anyone would be greatly appreciated. I'll try to get the next chapter up soon. Thanks Malena!