Disclaimer: I do not own the Characters, the background stories, or
anything that looks like it belongs in the Harry Potter Series, those
belong to JKR. I DO own the plot, anything unfamiliar, and any of the
little Potter-Snape's in the story.
A/N: This is the much-requested Sequel to The Mirror of Etamluos. I am so thrilled you all like it! I hope you continue to read the story, I'll be doing like I said, a fairly well sized story and I hope you enjoy it!
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New Adventures
Chapter Three: The Sorting Feast
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Harry, Severus, Bradley, Brenton, Andrew, Alexander, Anastasia, Annabelle, Nathaniel and Nicholas Potter-Snape were crammed inside one of the carriages from the school, which was taking them all the way to Kings Cross Station, where they would drop off Bradley and Brenton to take the train back to Hogwarts. Harry and Severus had insisted that both boys take the train like the rest of their year would and try to get to know their year- mates.
Neither boy had liked the idea, but as their older cousins Arianna and Oriana Marcello were also taking the train, they agreed to take the train. Dante had gone to Durmstang, but as he'd graduated the previous year he wouldn't have been on the train regardless. Arianna was starting her sixth year, while Oriana was starting her fourth year. Both girls had unsurprisingly gone into Ravenclaw.
Harry and Severus were relaxing, holding their youngest sons and relishing in the peaceful moment they had alone with their children. Their vacation had gone perfectly, and the two had rather nice tans, though they couldn't compete with their children, who had spent nearly the entire last month swimming with the Giant Squid under their Grandmother and Great-Great- Grandmother's supervision.
Bradley looked over at his fathers and asked, "Dad? Are you going to be upset if Brent and I don't get into Gryffindor like you did?"
Harry smiled and adjusted Nathaniel in his lap slightly before he said, "Bradley what kind of question is that? You're my sons; all of you listen up because I'm only going to say this once. I was almost sorted into Slytherin myself, my husband is a Slytherin, and I have good friends from all four houses. I don't care if you're in Hufflepuff, or Slytherin, or Ravenclaw, or Gryffindor. What I do want is for you to follow what the hat tells you. Several things in my life would have been better, if not easier and more enjoyable, if I'd allowed the hat to put me in Slytherin. So no, I won't be upset, no matter what house you're in, as long as you belong there."
Bradley looked as though a ton of bricks had just come off his shoulders, but Harry didn't stop there. He smirked and then said, "But I honestly can't imagine the lot of you anywhere other than Slytherin."
Severus added mentally, 'Though I daresay our little Princesses might be Hufflepuffs. Alex and Drew act Gryffindorish from time to time, and Merlin only knows with Nate and Nick.'
Harry's only response to that was to lean over and kiss his husband before adjusting a sleeping Nate once more and settling into the Carriage's comfortable seats for the rest of the ride. Severus smiled at Harry and watched his children fidget, look out the windows and read various books.
Before they knew it, they were at the train station with roughly ten minutes to spare. Severus took Nate and Nick, while Harry made sure that the rest of the children stayed together, and close together. Brad and Brent were walking on either side of Severus towards the barrier, while Alex and Drew were walking behind them, holding hands so they would at least have one another if they were lost.
Stasia and Annie were holding Harry's hand as they walked, though Harry's hand was ready on his wand and his eyes were flicking all over the train station, checking for any sign of trouble. Severus, Bradley and Brenton didn't even check to see if Muggles were watching as they walked straight through the barrier.
Harry rolled his eyes and motioned for Andrew and Alexander to follow their Father and older brothers. Both rolled their eyes in a fashion similar to Harry's and followed through the barrier. Harry checked for Muggles watching, and then walked through still holding Anastasia and Annabelle's hands.
Once on the Platform, where the Hogwarts Express was waiting, Severus had already assisted Bradley and Brenton to get their trunks and owl cages loaded. Harry, feeling like the irrational parent that would never see their child again, burst into tears as he pulled Bradley and Brenton close, hugging them.
Harry didn't say a word out loud, but all Severus could hear in his head was a sudden mantra of, 'Dear Merlin they'll be married with their own kids soon, oh my baby boys!'
If Severus hadn't been so controlled at not showing facial expressions, he would have been laughing at the predicament his husband was working himself into. Anastasia and Annabelle found the situation amusing, and snickered behind their hands, while Andrew and Alexander tried not to laugh at their brothers. Nicholas was slowly falling asleep on Severus's shoulder, while Nathaniel was grabbing his own hair and muttering nonsense just loud enough for everyone close to them to hear.
Brenton cautiously peered up at his Father and said, "Dad? You're uh, embarrassing us."
Harry sniffled and wiped at his eyes before saying, "Oh I'm sorry boys, you're just growing up so fast."
Bradley groaned and interrupted before Harry could go on by saying, "Dad, relax. We're going to the school you and Papa work AND live at. You'll know more about our lives at school than any of the other parents will, not to mention control our punishment."
Severus smirked and said, "And don't go expecting your Great-Great- Grandmother or any of your Uncles, Aunts or either of us to go easy on you two. If anything, you'll be held to higher standards. Especially in Potions, I expect you two to get full marks on everything, Period. Understood?"
Both boys rolled their eyes, but nodded. Harry smiled and said, "Both of you go, before I change my mind about letting you ride the train. And do keep in mind that the older students here know who you are and aren't afraid to count up house point deductions to be taken upon your sorting. And for Merlin's sake whatever you do, don't embarrass your Papa and I."
They disappeared quickly, yelling 'goodbye' as they went. Harry sighed and nearly jumped a foot in the air when his sister-in-law Elaina suddenly appeared and exclaimed, "Harry! Severus! How wonderful to see you both out and about, have Brent and Brad already gone onto the train?"
Harry nodded, and replied, "Yes, of course you missed me breaking down. Merlin, how do you do this year after year?"
Elaina chuckled and said, "Oh, Dante would have hexed me across the room if I'd made any kind of scene. Oriana lets me dote on her all I want, but Arianna, she's such a strange combination of the two that I simply trained myself not to break down. That and I trusted you and my brother with my daughters. Of course I used Father's old contacts in Durmstang to ensure Dante's safety and what not."
Severus smiled and asked, "Where are Dante and Antonio?"
She smiled right back and replied, "Oh, Dante is helping Antonio at the shop while I drop the girls off. Now, Alexander, Andrew, Anastasia, Annabelle, I trust you four are getting along well?"
She received nods and polite responses of 'Yes Auntie Elaina'. She winked at them and then asked, "And how are Nathaniel and Nicholas doing? I trust you've actually hired some help for yourself up at that school of yours Harry?"
Harry chuckled and said, "Actually, Paige Malfoy and Emma Creevey have been given a room to monitor the younger children. Ginny Longbottom has agreed to come to Hogwarts every morning, and teach the older students things they need to know before they go to Hogwarts. Which means all twenty-eight children will have someone other than solely myself or their mothers to watch them. Of course, Remus plans to drop off his five once in a while he takes care of baby Vanessa. Hermione Weasley usually leaves her kids with Ginny, so her three will be coming as well, and we didn't want to leave the Finnigan two out of the loop, so that brings the total of kids that Paige, Emma and Ginny will manage to thirty-eight."
Elaina blinked and said, "Sweet Merlin, those women deserve medals. I hope they're being paid and not just doing this out of the goodness of their hearts?"
Harry nodded and smiled before saying, "They're being paid of course. However, I couldn't find a Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor who was well suited for the class, that I could trust, so I'm teaching it this year until we find a replacement."
Severus shifted slightly, adjusting the now sleeping boys in his arms before saying, "It was lovely to see you Elaina, but we need to get back to the school before the train does."
Elaina smiled and nodded before saying, "Of course. Owl me if there's anything I can do to help."
Both nodded, they said their goodbyes, and made their way towards the barrier once more. Harry had to pick up Annie, while Stasia held onto Severus's robes. Drew and Alex held hands again, while Alex held the other available hand of Harry's. They made their way back to the carriage, where they climbed back in and settled down for the ride back to Hogwarts.
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Later that evening, Harry sat and watched as his Great-Grandmother lead the first years into the room. Harry was currently holding Nate, while Severus was holding Nick. Anastasia and Annabelle were sitting patiently, but Alexander and Andrew were making faces at their older brothers. The sorting began, and Harry paid attention, though he split it between his children at the Head Table and glaring at Brent and Brad.
Finally, Minerva called out, "Potter-Snape, Bradley!"
Harry smiled at Brad as he moved towards the stool and his Great-Great- Grandmother. Brad smiled back shakily and then sat down on the stool as Minerva put the hat on his head. Harry and Severus watched, tensely, for the entire two minutes the hat sat on his head before yelling out, "SLYTHERIN!"
Harry clapped with his husband and children, watching as Bradley jumped off the stool and rushed over to the Slytherin table, which was clapping politely for him. Minerva smiled at him and then called out, "Potter-Snape, Brenton!"
Just like his brother before him, Brent walked up, sat down and smiled as Minerva put the hat on his head. Unlike his brother, the hat immediately screeched, "SLYTHERIN!"
Harry, Severus and the rest of the hall clapped, though Harry and Severus swore that the elder Gryffindors breathed a sigh of pure relief when their sortings had resorted in the boys going to Slytherin. The rest of the sorting went by quickly, and without any real surprises.
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The rest of the night went by quickly, and before Harry knew what was happening he and Severus were dropping their younger children off with Emma, Paige and Ginny. Harry handed a sleeping Nate over to Paige and said, "He didn't sleep well last night, and he'll probably sleep most of the morning."
Paige smiled and said, "Honestly Harry, Nate and Nick sleep most of the morning now matter how much they sleep. Draco mentioned that he needed to talk to you at some point today."
Harry smiled and nodded in acknowledgement before he turned to Severus, who had a wide-awake Nick in his arms. Nick reached out for him and called out, "Dada!"
Harry plucked Nick from Severus's arms and kissed him before putting him down on the ground and giving him a little nudge towards the other children playing with Emma. Nick wasted no time of course running off giggling, wanting to play with the other kids. Severus smiled watching their son run off and wrapped his arms around Harry, who leaned into the warm embrace.
Paige chuckled and cooed at the two men, "What? Not getting enough alone time?"
Harry smiled at Paige, as Severus snorted and replied, "Oh, we get plenty of alone time. In-between diapers, fist fights, cleaning up magical bursts of energy, shouting matches, and let's not forget somewhere in all that we have to deal with the rest of the school population as well."
Paige smiled and said, "You know, it would probably be easier for you two if one of you stopped working."
Harry smirked and said, "Oh yes, let's just let Draco take the Headmaster position, and I'll stay with the kids all day while Severus teaches. Or better yet I'll hire some incompetent idiot to teach Potions, and Severus can retire from teaching it and he can take care of our lot of brats all day."
Annabelle and Anastasia could be seen at this point next to their fathers, looking rather indignant about being called 'brats'. Severus pushed them both towards the other children and said, "Go on, Daddy didn't mean that, he's just teasing Auntie Paige."
Harry rolled his eyes slightly and said, "Of course it would help if they stopped with the fist-fights now wouldn't it love?"
Severus smiled at Harry and replied simply, "What did you expect from two girls that have six brothers?"
Ginny smiled at Harry and Severus before asking, "And where are Alexander and Andrew?"
Harry grinned and said, "Oh I believe right about now they're sabotaging their Uncle Draco's rooms."
Ginny chuckled and turned back to the room. Harry smiled at Paige and kissed Nate's sleeping forehead once more before he and Severus turned to go to breakfast in the Great Hall. They were nearly half way there when they hear Draco's yells at Alex and Drew. They smiled at one another, snickering slightly, and made their way towards the yells and shrieks.
Alex and Drew were running from Draco and nearly plowed their parents over in their hurry to get away from him. Harry smirked and picked Alex up, while Severus picked up Drew. Draco was running straight at them, wand out, and yelling, "ALEXANDER! ANDREW! WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU - "
Harry smiled at Draco and asked, "What did my little hellions do this time?"
Draco glared slightly at Harry and said, "My classroom has been turned purple with pink poka-dots."
Harry snorted and said, "So change it back."
Draco rolled his eyes and said, "I would if I could. Your children are too damn smart Harry, whatever they've done to it I can't get it to change back."
Harry looked down at Alex and asked, "What did you do to his walls?"
Alex smirked, looking like a miniature Severus for a moment and then said, "It'll wear off in a week."
Harry chuckled and said, "Well, there you have it Draco. Just a week, I'm sure you'll live. Alex, Drew, apologize for upsetting him and destroying his classroom."
Alex and Drew pouted and said, "Sorry Uncle Draco."
Draco sighed and said, "It's alright. I suppose I can't really complain. At least it's only a week."
Harry put Alex down and pushed him a bit in the direction of the classroom where Ginny, Paige and Emma had the other children before saying, "Get going, you know where the classroom is. Auntie Paige and Aunt Ginny are waiting for you. Be nice and listen to them and Mrs. Creevey, alright?"
Alex pouted, but nodded and started to run off as Severus put Drew down. Drew ran after his brother yelling out, "ALEX! WAIT FOR ME!"
Harry, Draco and Severus watched them run off for a minute, before turning and heading towards the Great Hall. Harry smiled and slipped his hand into Severus's as they walked, the three men talking about their plans for the day and their classes. Harry wasn't really looking forward to teaching once again, but knew he had no other choice this year, he could only hope his sons would behave in their classes.
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A/N: This is the much-requested Sequel to The Mirror of Etamluos. I am so thrilled you all like it! I hope you continue to read the story, I'll be doing like I said, a fairly well sized story and I hope you enjoy it!
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New Adventures
Chapter Three: The Sorting Feast
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Harry, Severus, Bradley, Brenton, Andrew, Alexander, Anastasia, Annabelle, Nathaniel and Nicholas Potter-Snape were crammed inside one of the carriages from the school, which was taking them all the way to Kings Cross Station, where they would drop off Bradley and Brenton to take the train back to Hogwarts. Harry and Severus had insisted that both boys take the train like the rest of their year would and try to get to know their year- mates.
Neither boy had liked the idea, but as their older cousins Arianna and Oriana Marcello were also taking the train, they agreed to take the train. Dante had gone to Durmstang, but as he'd graduated the previous year he wouldn't have been on the train regardless. Arianna was starting her sixth year, while Oriana was starting her fourth year. Both girls had unsurprisingly gone into Ravenclaw.
Harry and Severus were relaxing, holding their youngest sons and relishing in the peaceful moment they had alone with their children. Their vacation had gone perfectly, and the two had rather nice tans, though they couldn't compete with their children, who had spent nearly the entire last month swimming with the Giant Squid under their Grandmother and Great-Great- Grandmother's supervision.
Bradley looked over at his fathers and asked, "Dad? Are you going to be upset if Brent and I don't get into Gryffindor like you did?"
Harry smiled and adjusted Nathaniel in his lap slightly before he said, "Bradley what kind of question is that? You're my sons; all of you listen up because I'm only going to say this once. I was almost sorted into Slytherin myself, my husband is a Slytherin, and I have good friends from all four houses. I don't care if you're in Hufflepuff, or Slytherin, or Ravenclaw, or Gryffindor. What I do want is for you to follow what the hat tells you. Several things in my life would have been better, if not easier and more enjoyable, if I'd allowed the hat to put me in Slytherin. So no, I won't be upset, no matter what house you're in, as long as you belong there."
Bradley looked as though a ton of bricks had just come off his shoulders, but Harry didn't stop there. He smirked and then said, "But I honestly can't imagine the lot of you anywhere other than Slytherin."
Severus added mentally, 'Though I daresay our little Princesses might be Hufflepuffs. Alex and Drew act Gryffindorish from time to time, and Merlin only knows with Nate and Nick.'
Harry's only response to that was to lean over and kiss his husband before adjusting a sleeping Nate once more and settling into the Carriage's comfortable seats for the rest of the ride. Severus smiled at Harry and watched his children fidget, look out the windows and read various books.
Before they knew it, they were at the train station with roughly ten minutes to spare. Severus took Nate and Nick, while Harry made sure that the rest of the children stayed together, and close together. Brad and Brent were walking on either side of Severus towards the barrier, while Alex and Drew were walking behind them, holding hands so they would at least have one another if they were lost.
Stasia and Annie were holding Harry's hand as they walked, though Harry's hand was ready on his wand and his eyes were flicking all over the train station, checking for any sign of trouble. Severus, Bradley and Brenton didn't even check to see if Muggles were watching as they walked straight through the barrier.
Harry rolled his eyes and motioned for Andrew and Alexander to follow their Father and older brothers. Both rolled their eyes in a fashion similar to Harry's and followed through the barrier. Harry checked for Muggles watching, and then walked through still holding Anastasia and Annabelle's hands.
Once on the Platform, where the Hogwarts Express was waiting, Severus had already assisted Bradley and Brenton to get their trunks and owl cages loaded. Harry, feeling like the irrational parent that would never see their child again, burst into tears as he pulled Bradley and Brenton close, hugging them.
Harry didn't say a word out loud, but all Severus could hear in his head was a sudden mantra of, 'Dear Merlin they'll be married with their own kids soon, oh my baby boys!'
If Severus hadn't been so controlled at not showing facial expressions, he would have been laughing at the predicament his husband was working himself into. Anastasia and Annabelle found the situation amusing, and snickered behind their hands, while Andrew and Alexander tried not to laugh at their brothers. Nicholas was slowly falling asleep on Severus's shoulder, while Nathaniel was grabbing his own hair and muttering nonsense just loud enough for everyone close to them to hear.
Brenton cautiously peered up at his Father and said, "Dad? You're uh, embarrassing us."
Harry sniffled and wiped at his eyes before saying, "Oh I'm sorry boys, you're just growing up so fast."
Bradley groaned and interrupted before Harry could go on by saying, "Dad, relax. We're going to the school you and Papa work AND live at. You'll know more about our lives at school than any of the other parents will, not to mention control our punishment."
Severus smirked and said, "And don't go expecting your Great-Great- Grandmother or any of your Uncles, Aunts or either of us to go easy on you two. If anything, you'll be held to higher standards. Especially in Potions, I expect you two to get full marks on everything, Period. Understood?"
Both boys rolled their eyes, but nodded. Harry smiled and said, "Both of you go, before I change my mind about letting you ride the train. And do keep in mind that the older students here know who you are and aren't afraid to count up house point deductions to be taken upon your sorting. And for Merlin's sake whatever you do, don't embarrass your Papa and I."
They disappeared quickly, yelling 'goodbye' as they went. Harry sighed and nearly jumped a foot in the air when his sister-in-law Elaina suddenly appeared and exclaimed, "Harry! Severus! How wonderful to see you both out and about, have Brent and Brad already gone onto the train?"
Harry nodded, and replied, "Yes, of course you missed me breaking down. Merlin, how do you do this year after year?"
Elaina chuckled and said, "Oh, Dante would have hexed me across the room if I'd made any kind of scene. Oriana lets me dote on her all I want, but Arianna, she's such a strange combination of the two that I simply trained myself not to break down. That and I trusted you and my brother with my daughters. Of course I used Father's old contacts in Durmstang to ensure Dante's safety and what not."
Severus smiled and asked, "Where are Dante and Antonio?"
She smiled right back and replied, "Oh, Dante is helping Antonio at the shop while I drop the girls off. Now, Alexander, Andrew, Anastasia, Annabelle, I trust you four are getting along well?"
She received nods and polite responses of 'Yes Auntie Elaina'. She winked at them and then asked, "And how are Nathaniel and Nicholas doing? I trust you've actually hired some help for yourself up at that school of yours Harry?"
Harry chuckled and said, "Actually, Paige Malfoy and Emma Creevey have been given a room to monitor the younger children. Ginny Longbottom has agreed to come to Hogwarts every morning, and teach the older students things they need to know before they go to Hogwarts. Which means all twenty-eight children will have someone other than solely myself or their mothers to watch them. Of course, Remus plans to drop off his five once in a while he takes care of baby Vanessa. Hermione Weasley usually leaves her kids with Ginny, so her three will be coming as well, and we didn't want to leave the Finnigan two out of the loop, so that brings the total of kids that Paige, Emma and Ginny will manage to thirty-eight."
Elaina blinked and said, "Sweet Merlin, those women deserve medals. I hope they're being paid and not just doing this out of the goodness of their hearts?"
Harry nodded and smiled before saying, "They're being paid of course. However, I couldn't find a Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor who was well suited for the class, that I could trust, so I'm teaching it this year until we find a replacement."
Severus shifted slightly, adjusting the now sleeping boys in his arms before saying, "It was lovely to see you Elaina, but we need to get back to the school before the train does."
Elaina smiled and nodded before saying, "Of course. Owl me if there's anything I can do to help."
Both nodded, they said their goodbyes, and made their way towards the barrier once more. Harry had to pick up Annie, while Stasia held onto Severus's robes. Drew and Alex held hands again, while Alex held the other available hand of Harry's. They made their way back to the carriage, where they climbed back in and settled down for the ride back to Hogwarts.
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Later that evening, Harry sat and watched as his Great-Grandmother lead the first years into the room. Harry was currently holding Nate, while Severus was holding Nick. Anastasia and Annabelle were sitting patiently, but Alexander and Andrew were making faces at their older brothers. The sorting began, and Harry paid attention, though he split it between his children at the Head Table and glaring at Brent and Brad.
Finally, Minerva called out, "Potter-Snape, Bradley!"
Harry smiled at Brad as he moved towards the stool and his Great-Great- Grandmother. Brad smiled back shakily and then sat down on the stool as Minerva put the hat on his head. Harry and Severus watched, tensely, for the entire two minutes the hat sat on his head before yelling out, "SLYTHERIN!"
Harry clapped with his husband and children, watching as Bradley jumped off the stool and rushed over to the Slytherin table, which was clapping politely for him. Minerva smiled at him and then called out, "Potter-Snape, Brenton!"
Just like his brother before him, Brent walked up, sat down and smiled as Minerva put the hat on his head. Unlike his brother, the hat immediately screeched, "SLYTHERIN!"
Harry, Severus and the rest of the hall clapped, though Harry and Severus swore that the elder Gryffindors breathed a sigh of pure relief when their sortings had resorted in the boys going to Slytherin. The rest of the sorting went by quickly, and without any real surprises.
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The rest of the night went by quickly, and before Harry knew what was happening he and Severus were dropping their younger children off with Emma, Paige and Ginny. Harry handed a sleeping Nate over to Paige and said, "He didn't sleep well last night, and he'll probably sleep most of the morning."
Paige smiled and said, "Honestly Harry, Nate and Nick sleep most of the morning now matter how much they sleep. Draco mentioned that he needed to talk to you at some point today."
Harry smiled and nodded in acknowledgement before he turned to Severus, who had a wide-awake Nick in his arms. Nick reached out for him and called out, "Dada!"
Harry plucked Nick from Severus's arms and kissed him before putting him down on the ground and giving him a little nudge towards the other children playing with Emma. Nick wasted no time of course running off giggling, wanting to play with the other kids. Severus smiled watching their son run off and wrapped his arms around Harry, who leaned into the warm embrace.
Paige chuckled and cooed at the two men, "What? Not getting enough alone time?"
Harry smiled at Paige, as Severus snorted and replied, "Oh, we get plenty of alone time. In-between diapers, fist fights, cleaning up magical bursts of energy, shouting matches, and let's not forget somewhere in all that we have to deal with the rest of the school population as well."
Paige smiled and said, "You know, it would probably be easier for you two if one of you stopped working."
Harry smirked and said, "Oh yes, let's just let Draco take the Headmaster position, and I'll stay with the kids all day while Severus teaches. Or better yet I'll hire some incompetent idiot to teach Potions, and Severus can retire from teaching it and he can take care of our lot of brats all day."
Annabelle and Anastasia could be seen at this point next to their fathers, looking rather indignant about being called 'brats'. Severus pushed them both towards the other children and said, "Go on, Daddy didn't mean that, he's just teasing Auntie Paige."
Harry rolled his eyes slightly and said, "Of course it would help if they stopped with the fist-fights now wouldn't it love?"
Severus smiled at Harry and replied simply, "What did you expect from two girls that have six brothers?"
Ginny smiled at Harry and Severus before asking, "And where are Alexander and Andrew?"
Harry grinned and said, "Oh I believe right about now they're sabotaging their Uncle Draco's rooms."
Ginny chuckled and turned back to the room. Harry smiled at Paige and kissed Nate's sleeping forehead once more before he and Severus turned to go to breakfast in the Great Hall. They were nearly half way there when they hear Draco's yells at Alex and Drew. They smiled at one another, snickering slightly, and made their way towards the yells and shrieks.
Alex and Drew were running from Draco and nearly plowed their parents over in their hurry to get away from him. Harry smirked and picked Alex up, while Severus picked up Drew. Draco was running straight at them, wand out, and yelling, "ALEXANDER! ANDREW! WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU - "
Harry smiled at Draco and asked, "What did my little hellions do this time?"
Draco glared slightly at Harry and said, "My classroom has been turned purple with pink poka-dots."
Harry snorted and said, "So change it back."
Draco rolled his eyes and said, "I would if I could. Your children are too damn smart Harry, whatever they've done to it I can't get it to change back."
Harry looked down at Alex and asked, "What did you do to his walls?"
Alex smirked, looking like a miniature Severus for a moment and then said, "It'll wear off in a week."
Harry chuckled and said, "Well, there you have it Draco. Just a week, I'm sure you'll live. Alex, Drew, apologize for upsetting him and destroying his classroom."
Alex and Drew pouted and said, "Sorry Uncle Draco."
Draco sighed and said, "It's alright. I suppose I can't really complain. At least it's only a week."
Harry put Alex down and pushed him a bit in the direction of the classroom where Ginny, Paige and Emma had the other children before saying, "Get going, you know where the classroom is. Auntie Paige and Aunt Ginny are waiting for you. Be nice and listen to them and Mrs. Creevey, alright?"
Alex pouted, but nodded and started to run off as Severus put Drew down. Drew ran after his brother yelling out, "ALEX! WAIT FOR ME!"
Harry, Draco and Severus watched them run off for a minute, before turning and heading towards the Great Hall. Harry smiled and slipped his hand into Severus's as they walked, the three men talking about their plans for the day and their classes. Harry wasn't really looking forward to teaching once again, but knew he had no other choice this year, he could only hope his sons would behave in their classes.
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