AN: Will be making time jump next. Thought to give a bit more fluff at this age. Just a few special moments. Sorry if feels like an epilogue, it isn't, simply an intermission for time jump

Chapter 19 special

Sirius had reached out to Molly about visiting. Her sons had kept their promise not to tell her about the drama with their Aunt. Molly had no idea her sons had met Harry but she was happy to have them. She was not in the order but she had known Sirius and his brother since she was a kid. She was older but Lucretia and Ignatius had always had time for each other's nieces and nephews. Sirius was close to her brothers and had worked with them in the order. Remus had fact been very close to Gideon. She was surprised to learn Harry was his son but happy for him to come. Albus and his plots had of course made the news. Molly had been shaken as they had considered the man a friend.

Harry was excited to be going. His long memory for cats and cookies seemed extended for playdates. Lucretia offered to host but Molly was having them for lunch. Her postpartum was slowly improving and hosting people Arthur thought would be good.

Sirius went for his son and was surprised. "Chess? I thought that was Pollux's task."

Fleamont laughed. "Your grandfather had to miss playing today and Harry insisted. I am afraid I am not much of a match."

Harry turned to him. "I ween."

Sirius bent to pick up his son. "I am not sure you and Grandpa Orion are fair against him. Chess is not his thing."

Harry shook his head. "No. Me."

Orion confirmed. "Harry has played by himself this last game."

Fleamont laughingly admitted. "Bested by not even a two year old."

Harry call."Pay fort net time."

Fleamont reached and kissed him. "That I can handle."

Sirius reminded Harry. "We are going to see Bill and Charlie for lunch."

Harry beamed but turned to grandpa. "Gits?"

Flemont saw Sirius' confusion as he summoned a bag to give Harry. "Harry asked me to make a gift."

Harry hugged bag. "Thanky."

Sirius reminded his son as they left. "Molly can't know you met Bill and Charlie. Its a special secret."

Harry just nodded and he watched his son put whatever it was inside his sweater. He was not sure what his son was up to but smiled. There was a little marauder in Harry it seems already. Sirius knew Molly had a son Harry's age but Harry was intent on the older boys. And he seemed to remember them mentioning twins. Sirius knew little but there were six boys and Ginny. He recalled hearing his aunt mention twins. It stuck with him as it reminded him of Fabian and Gideon. He still missed both of them dearly.

Harry was all eyes in amazement when they got to the Burrow. He may have been around magic almost all his life but the house was still odd. Harry may be disappointed no animals but chickens but he would like it.

Molly greeted them at the door. "It's been too long Sirius. And this must be Harry."

Sirius smiled and shook her hand. "Harry this is Mrs Weasley."

Harry grinned. "Hi. Boys?"

Molly smiled. "The kids are in the back garden waiting to meet you."

Sirius covered. "I hear from my aunt you finally have a little girl."

Arthur answered as he appeared with baby Ginny. "We have. Finally complete."

Harry was taken outside where he was introduced to the kids. Molly introduced Harry to her boys. "And Ron is your age."

Ron wasn't impressed when Harry was put down to play and tried to touch a toy dog. "Mine. You cant touch."

Harry looked bewildered and tried a cat instead. "I pay with this?"

Ron snatched it from him and pinched Harry hard. "No."

Arthur turned alerted when he heard Harry sob. "What happened?"

Ron put on a fake smile. "He fall."

One of the twins spoke. "Ron pinched him and took a toy back."

The other agreed. "He won't share."

Molly snapped at her youngest. "This is not how you treat a guest. You know to share."

Arthur picked up Ron. "I think it's nap time."

Sirius was about to pick up his son but the first twin stepped in. "Come play with me and George.

Harry sniffed a bit but looked. "Me pay?"

George showed a ball. "We more fun."

Sirius smiled as he watched his son dry his tears and join the twins. All the kids joined in on the game save Ron who was taken in. Sirius remembered Harry being scared to meet Tonks and Draco as Dudley had been mean to him. He had fun with them and Neville. He wasn't happy Ron had been a brat but reminded the boy was only two. He was happy the twins and older boys were good. To the surprise of many Harry even took to Percy. He had seen Percy playing wizard chess alone and had joined him. Percy was surprised but happy.

After lunch Harry disappeared up the stairs with Bill and Charlie. Charlie mentioned showing Harry his dragon collection and Molly thought nothing odd about it. Harry was happy to see and also alone so he could give his gifts. He was sad he had none for Percy or the twins.

Harry took out his hidden gifts. "For you."

Charlie smiled at the little dragon. "This is so cool. Thanks."

Bill found his was a little broom. "Quidditch."

Harry nodded. "Like? Grandpa Fee make."

Charlie hugged the little boy. "Perfect for my collection. Thank you."

Bill agreed. "We will have to take you flying when bigger."

Harry was thrilled. "Seek like daddy."

Charlie laughed. "I hope to be. Already out fly my big brother."

Bill grunted. "We are not all as obsessed."

Bill liked flying a lot but his brother certainly out flew him. Harry had heard both daddy and Papa talk about flying in school. James may have played professionally if not for the war. Sirius like Tonks wanted to be an auror since he was a kid. Quidditch was a hobby, an obsessive one, but one at that. James had only ever been an auror to protect others in the war. Otherwise he'd have left it to Sirius. The boys went and joined the twins for some fun before they had to go. Sirius was happy Harry got along with all the boys except for Ron. He wanted to come back soon for the older boys and the twins. But Percy was shocked Harry also wanted to come and see him again.

Sirius smiled at the boy. "A child who likes chess like him. That puts you right up there for him."

Sirius had a hard time believing his son was two. He wished more then ever that James was there and Lily. His bond would always be missed but at milestones even more. Lily was included as she loved Harry so much. Sirius and her had been friends before she married James but the baby truly bonded them. He was forever grateful for her allowing him and James to be together and more then that, her being there with Harry. Harry's first birthday she had gone all out. It was the last real gathering before they went in hiding. He was reminded that he and Harry had Moony and so much family around them to celebrate. James and Lily were watching and would want them both happy.

Sirius had no clue about parties so he allowed his cousins to plan it for him. Harry wanted the coast so they were having it at Lucretia's home. They could have had it at Pollux's but decided to avoid it for now. Lucretia was happy to host her great nephew's party. Neville and the Weasley kids were coming. Well minus Ron who was staying with Tessy. His attitude towards Harry had not changed any time he saw him.

Sirius got his son ready in the morning. "Happy birthday cub."

Harry beamed. "Two Papa."

Sirius scooped him up with a kiss. "You are indeed."

Orion smiled from his panting. "A big day."

Harry looked up at him. "Grandpa come."

Orion sighed. "I wish I could. But I have a gift for you."

Walburga came in and smiled. "From both of us."

Harry opened the gift. "Wow. Pret."

Sirius was amazed. "That is….."

Harry held up a toy bird. "Bir Papa."

Walburga confirmed with a smile. "Sixth generation."

Orion added. "Phineas was given it at this age new."

A raven for their house crest. The bird was made from wood like many of Harry's toys but so much more. It had gems in the eyes and ebony laid in the wings. It had gone to the eldest son ever since. Sirius had not seen it since he had fled home. Walburga had a gift for the party but this was far more special. Knowing Orion even as a painting should be there she did it now. Sirius shared a smile with both parents as Harry played with it. The wood toys from Fleamont were special but this was more. Sirius could admit it meant the world to see his son with the toy and here. He was happy he made up with his family especially her. Harry was half Black and Sirius finally embraced that.

Harry was convinced to leave the bird with Grandpa as they headed to the coast. Sirius was thinking he should open the beach house that he had as both he and his son loved the water but hadn't now. He was happy his aunt would host though the Malfoys offered as well.

Fleamont, Pollux and Severus arrived by bus at almost the same time. "There is the birthday boy."

Harry held his arms for Fleamont to take him which he did."Grandpas come."

Pollux managed a smile. "We would not miss today."

Harry shook his head. "Grandpa O no. Or Grandpa A."

Sirius reminded his son. "A painting can't come to the party but he'll want to hear later. Grandpa Arcturus is…."

Arcturus answered for himself."Awaiting your arrival as your guests are."

Fleamont headed for the beach with Harry. "The birthday boy can never be late. The party can't start without you."

Sirius smirked at his grandfather. "You just arrived as well. Not one to talk about punctuality"

Remus came over. "Maybe we should focus on the party and not the time."

They took his advice and headed down to the water. The other guest had only arrived not long before. Harry was in awe when he saw the set up. The Malfoys had gone all out for him. Draco had a huge pony party at the manor. Harry's was very different and not just the location. Spells had been used on a chunk of the ocean to make it a pool for the kids to swim. There was two parts, one slightly deeper for adults and the oldest kids, Bill, Tonks and Charlie. There was a structure that looked like a giant sand castle, in the shallower part. It was a jungle gym with several slides, swings and a bouncy area. There were also magic floats. Unlike muggles ones these floating dolphins,seals and such swam. Harry as soon as he had his trunks and magic floaties spell he was running off to play. The others smiled. The adults joined from time to time to cool down.

Lunch was a muggle favorite pizza party. Harry was amazed after lunch by all the gifts. Though he had memories of Daddy and Lily, his first birthday was not one. And he certainly had not got Christmas gifts from the muggles.

Sirius smiled when his son opened his. "I thought it time."

Harry was amazed at his baby broom. He looked at Charlie. "You teak."

Charlie and Bill had both taken him up. "You'll have to bring it next visit."

Sirius ground his teeth and shot Severus a look when Harry opened the next. "No need to ask who."

Severus shrugged. "He liked his old one and this one is a bit harder."

Harry beamed at his potion puzzle. "Me make."

Draco was smiling too. "Like mine."

Harry had his own gift which he handed. "For Nev."

Neville smiled. "Thanks."

Augusta watched Neville. He had a number of gifts. She looked at Sirius and Lucretia. "Thank you for including him."

Sirius smiled. "They practically share a day it seems fitting."

There were two cakes later, a 3D cat for Harry and a sunflower pot for Neville who loved plants. Augusta had a small lunch for Neville and had taken him to the hospital the day before. Sirius though had insisted Neville not simply be a guest but included in the party. The little boy and Harry both deserved a special day. If tables were turned he knew Alice and Frank would have done the same. Harry was sad to leave later but he was happy at home to tell Grandpa O all about the party. It never mattered to the boy that it was a painting.

Sirius thought though of James and Lily as his dad and Harry spoke. 'You should be here. You'd both be so proud.'

Halloween was never going to be easy at least for years to come but the first was rough. Sirius had once loved Halloween more then anything in the world. He hoped one day he could think of the day without pain again. His son would help with that he knew. Harry was a child and Halloween should be a happy occasion for him. He had been invited to the Burrow for a party and Sirius planned to take him. He took his son though to the graveyard earlier in the day. Fleamont and Remus to no surprise came. He was surprised but touched his mother and grandfather came. He later got into the mood for his son's sake at the Burrow. Seeing his son in a costume had made him smile.

Christmas certainly was happier. He had been in prison and Harry with the muggles the year before. Harry had made his first visit to Arcturus by then but he had been sent back. It was New Years when he had a broken arm that he had remained.

Christmas morning found the Malfoys and Tonks at the manor as well. Harry was amazed."Tree."

Sirius kissed his son. "You always liked it. You laid under it with Tigger."

Harry looked at him. "No go near. That's bad."

Arcturus saw his confusion. "That muggle broke his arm for looking."

Sirius had never heard how his son ended up staying. He held back his rage and simply said to his son. "Here you can. Your cousins are."

Tonks motioned."Come open with us.'

Draco nodded. "One before breakfast."

Harry let himself be put down and he stared in amazement. "Wow."

Sirius had tears. "James said it would be so much better when he was older. He should be here."

Remus put a hand on him. "He is. And he'd want you enjoying this with your son."

Walburga agreed. "We all should."

Tonks looked at Harry. "Did I tell you about Santa? You wouldn't believe what kids at school say."

Druella ground her teeth a bit. "Muggles."

Ted snarled at his mother in law. "Not today."

Druella had made an effort to mend fences with her daughter. Tonks had seen her grandmother more in the last year than in her entire life. But things got tense at times. Tonks had finally been able to enroll in muggle school thanks to her grandfather's training. She was thriving and loving it. She felt closer to her muggle relatives now as she understood them. Druella had been told to bite her tongue or not come. She had been fine as Tonks usually didn't mention school around her. She knew her mom was happy to have the woman around so tried not to push buttons.

After breakfast they all opened gifts. Harry was amazed when he got a sweater with a dragon on it. Sirius guessed it was from Molly and Lucretia confirmed it. They would be going on Boxing day but Molly had sent gifts. Harry had as well.

Before lunch Arcturus got up. "I am going for air."

Harry turned. "I come?"

Sirius stopped his son. "I think grandsire wants some privacy."

Arcturus had indeed but summoned cloaks for both. "I assume company is okay."

Harry smiled when his dad bundled him up. "Go."

Arcturus took him. 'We will come in for lunch."

Harry was happy to go into the stables. "Horsy too."

Arcturus took him to a stall. "Not as many as your Uncle Lucius but this is mine."

Harry was allowed to pet. "Me?"

Arcturus gave him a carrot to feed. "I assume a pony in a year or two."

Harry pouted."Year?"

"Yes year. But if you don't pout perhaps you can ride with me one day."

Harry grinned. "No pout."

Arcturus shook his head. "It will wait for spring. It is too cold."

Arcturus and he fed the other horses before going in for lunch. He would see to a pony eventually for the boy but he was too small. He would take the boy riding in spring he assumed. He did get his taste of horses again after lunch when the whole family took a sleigh ride around the grounds. The Malfoys and Tonks went home that afternoon leaving the other Blacks and Remus to be together.

Pollux was reading later when he felt a tug."What?"

Harry looked at him. "Read me."

"This is not a book for a child."

Harry crawled right into his lap."Me story."

Pollux grunted. "Ask your father. Or Fleamont."

"Grandpa Fee sleep. Papa pay chess with Grandpa A."

"This is not for kids."

Harry pouted."Peas."

Pollux gave in and summoned a book. "Fine. This is from Galrod anyways."

Harry happily curled up against him. "I miss."

Pollux opened the book. "He is coming in a few days."

Tonks had actually spent two weeks in France with the elves that summer. Harry would too when he got older. But the elf visited a few times and was coming soon. As Pollux read to the little boy they were joined by Fox and Zar in the chair. Sirius and Remus came in an hour later but seeing the scene left them in peace. Sirius had intended to read to his son but got beaten to it. But he simply smiled to watch.

Pollux noticed Harry sleeping some time later and kissed his head. "Merry Christmas."

AN: So deciding to 1. Jump into school age 2. Younger like 8 or 9 for another stage.