Birthday Surprises Chapter 40

Usual disclaimer: Not mine, don't sue. Please. Wish it were mine though. Ah, if only. Lolly, xxx.

Harry spotted Remus sitting out in the garden, under the tree. He seemed to be asleep, but as Harry sat down next to him, his eyes opened.

"Shouldn't you be up with the Weasley's?" He asked.

"I came to ask you something." Harry said.

"Go on then."

"Ginny and I would like you to be godfather to the triplets - at least one of the godfathers."

"Harry, I.."

"If you're about to argue because you're a werewolf, you needn't bother. We're not taking no for an answer here."

"God, you are so like Lily and James. Yes, ok, I'll be godfather."

"Thanks Remus." Harry said. His eyes were glittering, and he smiled widely.

"So, have you got their first broomsticks yet?"

"Yeah, I got them earlier. Ginny refuses to let them be used until they're six months old, though."

"Ah, yes, I believe Lily tried that."

"Let me guess - dad took me out on his broom?"

"Yeah. Lily nearly hexed him out of his wits - she might have if you hadn't giggled and clapped your hands. Sirius was elated. James couldn't stop laughing."

"Well that's what I was thinking of doing with the triplets - Ginny only said that they couldn't go on their own brooms. She didn't mention mine."

"One day someone will learn." Remus said, shaking his head. "So, I thought Ginny wasn't ready for this?"

"Don't ask me, I'm just mediator. I think she's accepted it though."

"Good. That's good. So, are you looking forward to going back to school?"

"Not really." Harry said, taking Remus aback. "I mean, Hogwarts is my home, but when I go back, it's not going to be the same.not just that, but no doubt everyone will find out about the kids within - oh, five seconds or so."

"Have you thought about protecting them?"

"Yeah, I've been looking through a few books, and there are a few things.."

"You want to know what spell your mother used, don't you?"

"Yeah. I mean, that's absolutely last resort, but..well, it worked before."

"Yes, but your mother wasn't one of the worlds only hopes."

"Maybe not, but they're my children, and I'll do what I have to to protect them."

"Fair enough. Have you checked your dad's Book of Shadows?"

"Not yet - I'm working my way through, in case there's something else in there."

"Right. Perhaps we should head back into the house." Remus suggested, looking up at the darkening sky.

"Yeah. Molly will be wondering where we've got to."