A/N: I am soooooooo incredibly sorry that it took me so long to update!
My muse left me, then school over took me, and then the sun came out, and
of course I had to frolic in that! (If you are from the Northwest, you
know what I'm talking about.) And I am also really sorry to say that I
think that this is going to be the last chapter of Designer's Challenge. I
am leaving it at a good place (at least in my opinion) and am thinking of
making a sequel. Or epilogue. Please don't hate me!! I love you all!!
Thank you to my chapter 9 reviewers:
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MegumiFuu
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Lil Lupin
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BloodIce (chapter 2)
Love you all!!
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"Ginny! I need to talk to you!" yelled Sirius as he walked into the Burrow.
"Sirius, what are you doing here?" Molly asked.
"I was told that your daughter was here."
"Ginny? What do you need her for?"
"I just need to talk to her, and possibly see my greatgodkids," answered Sirius with a wink.
"They're in the kitchen."
Sirius said thanks and walked to the kitchen to see pandemonium. Fred and George had brought the newest products from their shop and they were currently testing them out on their nieces, nephews, and Ron. "Is Ginny in here anywhere?"
The only person not affected by any of the pranks looked up. "Sirius?"
"Always."
She ran over to him and gave him a huge hug. "It is so good to see you again. How have you been?"
"Things are looking up. How about you?"
"As well as can be expected when you have kids."
"Speaking of,"
"Siri, I'm so sorry that I left like that. I didn't think that I could live without Harry and I thought you would all be so ashamed."
"Ginny, it's alright. I'm putting the past behind me and am moving on. You're here now and that's what matters." Sirius paused. "So, where are my greatgodkids?"
The redhead smiled. "Nicole, Dylan, there's someone I'd like you to meet."
Two redheaded six year olds came bouncing over with huge smiles on their faces. "Is he another uncle? 'Cause I think we have enough of those now," Nicole asked.
"No, he's not your uncle. This is Sirius, he's your daddy's godfather."
"Can you really become a dog?" asked Dylan.
"How do you know about that?" asked his mother.
"Daddy told me," was the simple answer.
"He did, did he? And when was this?"
"When we asked if he had a mommy and a daddy too. He said that they had died a long time ago but that he had a godfather who could turn into a dog," replied Nicole.
"We didn't believe him. Nobody can turn into an animal. But then he turned into a bird, so we believed him!" Dylan added.
By this point, everyone in the room was silent and staring wide eyed at Nicole and Dylan. Ginny was the first to recover. "And why did you never tell me this?"
"He asked us not to. He said it was our little secret."
There was silence again before Dylan asked. "So, can you change into a dog?"
Sirius smiled before there was a pop and a dog standing where a man previously was. "Wow!" Padfoot was immediately 'attacked' by two green- eyed children who pulled him outside to play. Not that he was complaining or anything. Never mind the fact that he couldn't, but if he could, he wouldn't. (If that made any sense.)
"I thought he had something to tell me," asked Ginny as she watched them go outside.
"He'll tell you later. Once he gets acquainted with those two. Those two sure are a handful. I don't know how you did it," said Ron.
"James. Or Harry. He was there for me every step of the way. Even though we really didn't know who each other were, he was still there for me every step of the way. He was great. He really did spoil them rotten, just like they were his own. Which they are, but he didn't know that at the time. For the last year, he has been trying to convince me to let me redo their rooms. I haven't let him because I was afraid they would never want to leave their rooms."
"You do realize that he designed their rooms at Mutt's, don't you?" asked Hermione.
From her reaction, it was obvious that she hadn't. "Please tell me they aren't orange or red."
Everyone laughed. "He told us that he would never design an orange room. Ron just about threw a fit!" Bill replied.
"I did not!" said Ron. Everyone just gave him a look. "Oh, all right. It was a little fit. But how can you have a house that doesn't have an orange room!"
"Very easily," replied his wife before she gave him a kiss.
"So, what do the rooms look like? They're Quiddich themed, aren't they?"
Hermione pulled a notebook out of her bag and flipped through it looking for the appropriate design. She pushed the notebook in front of her sister- in-law and smiled. "No Quiddich, no red, and no orange."
Ginny looked at the designs in front of her and gasped. They were perfect. They suited her kids perfectly. "I never knew he was this talented," she finally said.
"You've been around him for six years and you never saw his work?" a very disbelieving Hermione asked.
"He always kept work separate. He would occasionally ask me a question about something, like what color would look good with something, but I never saw his work, no."
"What about his place? How as that decorated?"
Ginny smiled. "Like the Burrow. Every time I walked in there, it was like coming home. He had so much stuff just everywhere; it was a wonder he knew where everything was. Everyone I've talked to who's been to him place said it made you feel like coming home after being away for years."
Just then Sirius burst inside followed by two screaming children. "Somebody help me! They sea monsters are coming to get me!" He ran and hid behind Ginny hoping she could save him.
Ginny just smiled and said, "The sea monsters are attacking again! Well, I think its time to call The Hero."
"No, not The Hero!" Dylan and Nicole yelled in practiced synchrony.
"Yes, The Hero. He will come in and tame those sea monsters and save the day!"
"Can we just have The Damsel save the day today? She gives cookies and hugs. The Hero just tickles us. And we were just tickled by The Victim," Dylan whined.
Ginny let out a false laboring sigh. "I guess this one time The Damsel can save the day." She suddenly rushed forward and engulfed her kids in a huge hug, bringing all three to the floor in laughter. When they finally sat up, Ginny said, "I think your Uncle Bill has some cookies, if you still want some." Nicole and Dylan looked at each other before rushing to their uncle and giving him puppy dog eyes until he relented and gave them cookies.
"Oh, Ginny, before I forget. The real reason I came over was because Harry told me to tell you that you guys are going to be moving into Mutt's sometime this week, if that's alright with you."
"Sure, why not. The hotel is a little cramped for four people."
"Oh, and I know you guys volunteered to help next week, but if you could come and help starting tomorrow, that would be even better."
Everyone agreed and promised to be there tomorrow morning sometime. Sirius was then pulled outside again to play by his greatgodchildren as well as all the other children of the house. He spent the rest of the day entertaining the kids, much to the delight of their parents.
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Meanwhile, back at Mutt's Domain, Harry and Remus were making, painting, upholstering, and arranging furniture.
"So, Harry," said Remus.
"So, Moony," retorted Harry.
Remus gave a semi-glare before continuing. "What are your plans now that you're back? You do realize that the wizarding world is going to be thrilled to have you back and that this won't stay secret for long."
Harry sighed. "All I want to do right now is settle down with Ginny and the kids and make up for lost time."
"Are you going to keep on designing or do you want to do something else?"
"I don't know. I really would like to keep on doing this because its something I'm good at and it makes me happy to bring other people happiness. Plus, I get to set the hours so that helps a lot."
"Would you want to play Quiddich or teach?"
Harry paused before answering. "Probably not. I'd be in the spotlight too much if I were to play Quiddich and if I were to teach; I would be away from my family for too long. I think I'll just stick with what I'm doing. Besides, I've already got a few jobs lined up," he finished with a smile.
"That you do. Well, I'm just glad you're back."
"I am too, Moony, I am too."
Thank you to my chapter 9 reviewers:
Cat
Calm Serene
MegumiFuu
Litine
Lil Lupin
Minerva-Severus-Dumbledor
Pixyfairy120
Harry's Sister
Erika
BloodIce (chapter 2)
Love you all!!
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"Ginny! I need to talk to you!" yelled Sirius as he walked into the Burrow.
"Sirius, what are you doing here?" Molly asked.
"I was told that your daughter was here."
"Ginny? What do you need her for?"
"I just need to talk to her, and possibly see my greatgodkids," answered Sirius with a wink.
"They're in the kitchen."
Sirius said thanks and walked to the kitchen to see pandemonium. Fred and George had brought the newest products from their shop and they were currently testing them out on their nieces, nephews, and Ron. "Is Ginny in here anywhere?"
The only person not affected by any of the pranks looked up. "Sirius?"
"Always."
She ran over to him and gave him a huge hug. "It is so good to see you again. How have you been?"
"Things are looking up. How about you?"
"As well as can be expected when you have kids."
"Speaking of,"
"Siri, I'm so sorry that I left like that. I didn't think that I could live without Harry and I thought you would all be so ashamed."
"Ginny, it's alright. I'm putting the past behind me and am moving on. You're here now and that's what matters." Sirius paused. "So, where are my greatgodkids?"
The redhead smiled. "Nicole, Dylan, there's someone I'd like you to meet."
Two redheaded six year olds came bouncing over with huge smiles on their faces. "Is he another uncle? 'Cause I think we have enough of those now," Nicole asked.
"No, he's not your uncle. This is Sirius, he's your daddy's godfather."
"Can you really become a dog?" asked Dylan.
"How do you know about that?" asked his mother.
"Daddy told me," was the simple answer.
"He did, did he? And when was this?"
"When we asked if he had a mommy and a daddy too. He said that they had died a long time ago but that he had a godfather who could turn into a dog," replied Nicole.
"We didn't believe him. Nobody can turn into an animal. But then he turned into a bird, so we believed him!" Dylan added.
By this point, everyone in the room was silent and staring wide eyed at Nicole and Dylan. Ginny was the first to recover. "And why did you never tell me this?"
"He asked us not to. He said it was our little secret."
There was silence again before Dylan asked. "So, can you change into a dog?"
Sirius smiled before there was a pop and a dog standing where a man previously was. "Wow!" Padfoot was immediately 'attacked' by two green- eyed children who pulled him outside to play. Not that he was complaining or anything. Never mind the fact that he couldn't, but if he could, he wouldn't. (If that made any sense.)
"I thought he had something to tell me," asked Ginny as she watched them go outside.
"He'll tell you later. Once he gets acquainted with those two. Those two sure are a handful. I don't know how you did it," said Ron.
"James. Or Harry. He was there for me every step of the way. Even though we really didn't know who each other were, he was still there for me every step of the way. He was great. He really did spoil them rotten, just like they were his own. Which they are, but he didn't know that at the time. For the last year, he has been trying to convince me to let me redo their rooms. I haven't let him because I was afraid they would never want to leave their rooms."
"You do realize that he designed their rooms at Mutt's, don't you?" asked Hermione.
From her reaction, it was obvious that she hadn't. "Please tell me they aren't orange or red."
Everyone laughed. "He told us that he would never design an orange room. Ron just about threw a fit!" Bill replied.
"I did not!" said Ron. Everyone just gave him a look. "Oh, all right. It was a little fit. But how can you have a house that doesn't have an orange room!"
"Very easily," replied his wife before she gave him a kiss.
"So, what do the rooms look like? They're Quiddich themed, aren't they?"
Hermione pulled a notebook out of her bag and flipped through it looking for the appropriate design. She pushed the notebook in front of her sister- in-law and smiled. "No Quiddich, no red, and no orange."
Ginny looked at the designs in front of her and gasped. They were perfect. They suited her kids perfectly. "I never knew he was this talented," she finally said.
"You've been around him for six years and you never saw his work?" a very disbelieving Hermione asked.
"He always kept work separate. He would occasionally ask me a question about something, like what color would look good with something, but I never saw his work, no."
"What about his place? How as that decorated?"
Ginny smiled. "Like the Burrow. Every time I walked in there, it was like coming home. He had so much stuff just everywhere; it was a wonder he knew where everything was. Everyone I've talked to who's been to him place said it made you feel like coming home after being away for years."
Just then Sirius burst inside followed by two screaming children. "Somebody help me! They sea monsters are coming to get me!" He ran and hid behind Ginny hoping she could save him.
Ginny just smiled and said, "The sea monsters are attacking again! Well, I think its time to call The Hero."
"No, not The Hero!" Dylan and Nicole yelled in practiced synchrony.
"Yes, The Hero. He will come in and tame those sea monsters and save the day!"
"Can we just have The Damsel save the day today? She gives cookies and hugs. The Hero just tickles us. And we were just tickled by The Victim," Dylan whined.
Ginny let out a false laboring sigh. "I guess this one time The Damsel can save the day." She suddenly rushed forward and engulfed her kids in a huge hug, bringing all three to the floor in laughter. When they finally sat up, Ginny said, "I think your Uncle Bill has some cookies, if you still want some." Nicole and Dylan looked at each other before rushing to their uncle and giving him puppy dog eyes until he relented and gave them cookies.
"Oh, Ginny, before I forget. The real reason I came over was because Harry told me to tell you that you guys are going to be moving into Mutt's sometime this week, if that's alright with you."
"Sure, why not. The hotel is a little cramped for four people."
"Oh, and I know you guys volunteered to help next week, but if you could come and help starting tomorrow, that would be even better."
Everyone agreed and promised to be there tomorrow morning sometime. Sirius was then pulled outside again to play by his greatgodchildren as well as all the other children of the house. He spent the rest of the day entertaining the kids, much to the delight of their parents.
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Meanwhile, back at Mutt's Domain, Harry and Remus were making, painting, upholstering, and arranging furniture.
"So, Harry," said Remus.
"So, Moony," retorted Harry.
Remus gave a semi-glare before continuing. "What are your plans now that you're back? You do realize that the wizarding world is going to be thrilled to have you back and that this won't stay secret for long."
Harry sighed. "All I want to do right now is settle down with Ginny and the kids and make up for lost time."
"Are you going to keep on designing or do you want to do something else?"
"I don't know. I really would like to keep on doing this because its something I'm good at and it makes me happy to bring other people happiness. Plus, I get to set the hours so that helps a lot."
"Would you want to play Quiddich or teach?"
Harry paused before answering. "Probably not. I'd be in the spotlight too much if I were to play Quiddich and if I were to teach; I would be away from my family for too long. I think I'll just stick with what I'm doing. Besides, I've already got a few jobs lined up," he finished with a smile.
"That you do. Well, I'm just glad you're back."
"I am too, Moony, I am too."
