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Chapter 22
After leaving the park Harry was going to appear into his room but made a quick detour into his library. His magic had warned him that it was filled with people. "Great, now what?" Harry thought as he appeared in the library. "Shawnee, I need you to stay here. Try to get some sleep, alright?" Harry said to a now very tired girl. Harry then conjured a small bed and place her on it. "See you in a little while," Harry said, kissing her on her forehead. "How am I going to explain this?" Harry thought as he secured the library then apparated just outside the corridor to his room.
At the door Harry could feel a number of mix emotions, from worried, to anger, to unsure feelings. "Great, almost all the Order members are in there. Ron, Hermione are also there. Oh no, Molly and Arthur Weasley." Harry cringed at the thought of the wraith of Molly. "And a number of their sons, just great," Harry thought as he tried to guess who was in his room.
"I can't tell if they've seen what's in the bags on the bed. They probably just moved them aside." He sensed someone coming down the hallway and made himself invisible. "Great it's Tonks," Harry thought. As Tonks entered he did too.
As Tonks stepped inside she spoke. "It has been confirmed, Harry was seen in muggle London after getting some robes, but unfortunately we cant tell what he bought since Madam Malkin won't hand out information and such."
"What is Harry thinking? Heading out like that with Voldemort's spies everywhere," Charlie said.
"If only we knew what that note was, then we would have a better idea," McGonagall said.
"And what about that phoenix? Do we know anything about it?" Moody asked, pointing to it as it stood watching the group form its perch.
"Only what Harry had said when he told me about his time in the past."
Just then Snape arrived. "Professor, I have just come from meeting one of our spies and he said Voldemort confronted Harry at London park, and I've got some news you should hear, Harry has," Snape was suddenly cut off with a silencing charm and Harry appeared.
"Sorry Professor Snape," Harry said, removing the charm. "I want to tell them myself." Harry then was immediately hugged by Molly, and reprimanded at the same time by her for worrying her. Sirius immediately followed with a hug and a reprimand. Snape voiced his displeasure about the silencing charm but Dumbledore cut him off, easing the situation. He settled everyone down and requested that Harry explain.
"Well, I guess I should start with the letter. It was from Merlin, concerning my daughter." Everyone was talking at the same time.
"Daughter, you did not mention this to me," Dumbledore said after quieting everyone.
"Well I wanted to keep her a secret, but I guess it is too late now. You all know I fell in love with a girl name Shawnie. Well we spent some nights together. After the battle with Morgana, I apparated to see her one last time, and she told me that she was pregnant just as I died," Harry said sadly at the memory, then got up and waved his hand at the tapestry to restore it.
"I magically removed the babies from the tapestry if you are wondering why they are not on it." Dumbledore nodded for Harry to continue. "The note said that Shawnee, my daughter, was attacked by an unknown magical creature that had poisoned her when she was four and Merlin couldn't save her using a powerful spell because it needed more magic than he could handle. So he had placed Shawnee in a death like sleep that kept her alive to this day so I could cast the spell and save her life."
"Are you saying what I think you are saying?" Dumbledore asked.
"Yes, the note told me where Shawnee slept." Harry told them of the day's events.
When he got to the clothes Tonks said, " I moved them to the library before the meeting, if you wondering where the bags are."
"I was wondering why you didn't say anything about those," Harry said.
"Harry where is Shawnee if you have her now?" Molly asked.
"She is in the library sleeping. She had a long day, and unfortunately, Voldemort learned she is my daughter, but I think I gave him a good scare when I blocked all of his strongest spells, including the unforgivables," Harry said, with a smile.
"Harry, what are your plans for Shawnee?" Remus asked.
"I plan to take care of her and help her with her powers, you might be surprise at what she can do."
"Are you telling us she can do wandless magic?" Sirius asked, looking as shock as the others.
"I am afraid you had all better stop being shocked when we both wave our hands and something happens. I should warn you, she said she can learn spells by just watching, so be careful of what spells you cast around her," Harry warned, as everyone nodded.
"Well, let's call it a night and come back tomorrow morning to meet Shawnee. Harry, I will be canceling the classes so everyone can meet her. I think you should move into this room if you plan to keep Shawnee here," Dumbledore suggested as Harry nodded and everyone left.
Harry woke up early and found that Shawnee had snuck into his bed. "Hey sleepyhead, time to get up," Harry said, waking Shawnee up.
"Hi Daddy, what's for breakfast?" Shawnee asked.
"What ever you want, but I think I will show you some foods I know you've never had before. But first let's get you cleaned up and dressed, alright?" Harry said.
Sometime later while Harry and Shawnee were eating a large meal of different types of breakfast foods Shawnee never had the door to the room opened and Hermione entered.
"So you are Shawnee," Hermione said, smiling.
"Hi," Shawnee said, shying away toward Harry.
"It's alright Shawnee, she is one of my best friends. Her name is Hermione," Harry said.
"This much for just you two," Hermione said, looking at a table full of foods.
"I was just showing her all the foods she might see for breakfast, and I knew you all were coming. Don't worry there is special charm to keep the food fresh, so no matter how long they sit on the table, they will look and taste like they were just made," Harry said. Soon Ron arrived and was introduce to Shawnee.
As the four talked and enjoyed each other's company the door opened and Dumbledore walked in. "Ah, Shawnee is awake I see, and you have breakfast all prepared. May I join you?" Dumbledore asked, smiling.
"Yes please have some. Shawnee, I want you to meet Professor Dumbledore, a good friend of mine," Harry said, as Dumbledore sat down.
"So you are Shawnee, the very special witch I've been hearing about," Dumbledore said pleasantly.
"Hi," Shawnee replied.
"Call me uncle Albus," Dumbledore said.
"Hi Uncle Albus" Shawnee said. Soon the others arrived and the group talked pleasantly while eating breakfast.
As Harry was enjoying all the attention Shawnee was getting, Dumbledore turned to him. "She is a lovely child, and I can already tell she is a powerful witch," Dumbledore said.
"I know, and I will make sure she has a better life than I did," Harry said, determined that Shawnee wouldn't go through what he had.
"Speaking of which, we need to make arrangements for her while she stays here," Dumbledore said.
"Well, I was hoping she could come with me and watch while I help with Charms and Transfiguration, but I don't want to bring her in DADA yet," Harry said and Dumbledore nodded.
"That sounds fine. Let her learn the basics of magic, before learning the defensive arts," Dumbledore agreed, but their talk was interrupted when loud laughter was heard.
As Harry looked at the commotion he saw Tonks sitting on Molly, but in a second he knew that it wasn't Tonks. "Tonks, did you transfigure your hair in front of Shawnee?" Harry said not so nicely at Tonks, whose hair color was not what she had when she came in.
"Sorry Harry, I didn't think she would able to do it," Tonks said defensively.
"Harry, don't blame Tonks, you know how she likes to play with her hair color," Dumbledore said.
"Well let's see how like your hair this way," Harry said, grinning as he waved his hand and Tonks' hair turned into messy black hair just like Harry's.
"HARRY POTTER! Return my hair back to normal," Tonks said after discovering she couldn't change it. Everyone laughed at the sight, but soon discovered that their hair was now also a messy black, including Dumbledore, whom now had a black beard.
"HARRY POTTER!" everyone called out.
"I didn't do it," Harry said defensively. "Change them back Shawnee. Eventually."
Shawnee giggled and changed it back to everyone's relief.
Once everyone's hair was back to normal everyone went back to talking. "Well you were right about Shawnee learning quickly. You should teach her to learn when to use magic so what just happened won't happen again," Dumbledore suggested.
"I don't think it will be easy to teach her that, since she is a four year old, and they do like to play around," Harry said, and to prove it, Shawnee's stuffed bear suddenly appeared in Shawnee's arms, surprising those around her.
"I guess you are right," Dumbledore said, then turned to the others. "I know you would all like to stay and get to know Shawnee better, but I think Shawnee should go out and enjoy the outdoors."
"Hey Shawnee, want a ride?" Harry said and turned into Felix, which was more then half the size of Shawnee, then carefully walked up to Shawnee, as Molly laid her onto Harry's back, just behind Harry's wings.
"Harry, do be careful, and Shawnee, have fun," Molly said as Harry gave a nod. " Ron, Hermione make sure they don't get into trouble".
Once the children were gone Dumbledore spoke. " Snape, any word about Voldemort?"
"Yes, it seems he has a new target, Shawnee Potter. He has ordered all Death Eaters to take her alive. He knows she is a powerful witch," Snape said.
"And what of Harry?" Dumbledore asked.
"Take him out at all costs. Voldemort doesn't care about Harry anymore," Snape said. "But I also heard he may have hired a powerful group of wizard assassins to take care of both missions. I have no clue of what they look like or when they would strike."
"I want you all to keep a look out for anything suspicious but don't try to stop these assassins on your own," Dumbledore warned. "Is there anything else?"
"What about Shawnee? Is she going to stay here in school?" Moody asked.
"It looks that way, there is no one better to both protect and train her then Harry," Dumbledore said. "Anymore concerns? Then I call this meeting to an end. Sirius, Remus please stay."
Once only Sirius, Remus and Dumbledore were left Dumbledore spoke. "Since you two will always be here I want you both to help Harry keep an eye on Shawnee.
"Professor, you didn't need to ask us. we will both help take care of Shawnee like our own," Sirius said, smiling.
"Oh no you don't," Remus started. "You're going to turn her into another Marauder since you missed your chance with Harry"
"Good to know who to blame if that happens," Dumbledore joked.
"Then we'd better get going. Coming Remus?" Sirius asked as he left the room.
"Sirius, you'd better wait until she is older before you corrupt her," Remus warned as he left.
"Harry'd better watch out for those two," Dumbledore said amused.
At the same time three animals were running around on the Hogwarts grounds. One with a laughing girl on his back. They came to a stop in front of Hagrid, who was smiling at them. "Glad ter see you kids havin' fun," Hagrid said, then his attention turned to Shawnee. "But who do we have here?"
"Her name is Shawnee Potter, Harry's cousin," Hermione said after returning to human form. Ron turned back into human form and helped Shawnee to the ground, allowing Harry to turn back into a human.
Once Harry gathered Shawnee up into his arms he said, " Shawnee, I want you to meet a good friend of mine, Professor Hagrid."
"Are you a giant?" Shawnee's asked innocently.
"Kind of, I am a half giant," Hagrid said pleasantly as Shawnee smiled. "Well yer kids want to come in and have a cup o' tea? I've got some milk fer yer cousin."
Tea with Hagrid was pleasant, and even though Harry had decided that Shawnee would be called his cousin, while with Hagrid he decided to tell Hagrid the truth. "Ah, Hagrid, Shawnee isn't my cousin, but my daughter."
Both Ron and Hermione looked at Harry since they had agreed to keep Shawnee being Harry's daughter a secret. "But how? You must have been twelve when she was born," Hagrid said, looking unsure.
"Long story, but here is a shorter version." Harry then went into his trip to the past, making it as short as he could.
When he was done Hagrid spoke. "Wow Harry, you did all that? You must be very powerful now."
As everyone talked the door to Hagrid's home opened to reveal Sirius. "So this where you guys are hiding," Sirius said as he and Remus entered.
"Harry, be careful. Sirius wants to turn Shawnee into a Marauder," Remus warned.
"Over my dead body," Harry said. "Not until she is older, maybe before she starts Hogwarts, but not now."
"Alright, so you won't mind if we make her into a Marauder a year or before going to Hogwarts?" Sirius confirmed.
"Anyway, its almost time for lunch, so let's head in," Remus said, heading out as everyone followed.
In the Great Hall Harry and Shawnee were invited to the Professors' table. They sat near Dumbledore. "Oh no, another Potter," Snape said menacingly.
"Professor Snape, please not in front of my daughter," Harry said, looking at Snape not so nicely.
"Harry, Shawnee, please sit and let me introduce everyone to Shawnee," Dumbledore said as the two sat.
Once all the students were seated Dumbledore stood up. "May I have your attention?" Everyone quieted down and turned to see Dumbledore. "We have a special guest, Shawnee Potter. She is a cousin of Harry Potter, and Harry will be looking after her while she is here. So please treat her like any student attending Hogwarts. Thank you for your patience, now lets eat."
All the professors warmly greeted Shawnee, who had enjoyed meeting them, and Harry enjoyed seeing that rest of the professors had accepted Shawnee and were making Shawnee feel welcome.
After lunch Dumbledore had all the professors meet him in his office along with Harry and Shawnee. "I have some news that you all should know. For one is that Shawnee is not Harry's cousin, she is his daughter. No, Harry did not have her when he was twelve. He actually had her when he went back in time," Dumbledore assured them, then went into what had happen the day before, since they all knew about Harry's time travel.
"Now for the other news. Voldemort's main target is not Harry anymore, he is now more concerned about getting Shawnee," Dumbledore said in a worried voice.
"Professor, what about me?" Harry asked.
"He has ordered you dead on the spot, so both you and Shawnee must watch yourselves," Dumbledore said and Harry nodded. "One last bit of news, Voldemort has hired assassins for this job. We must be on the alert for any strange people hanging around Hogwart or Hogsmeade. Now that that unpleasantness is out of the way you all should get to know Shawnee better."
After all the professors had talked to Shawnee Harry spoke to Dumbledore. "Professor Dumbledore, can I ask a favor?" Harry asked and Dumbledore nodded. "Would you be Shawnee's Godfather?"
"I don't know Harry," Dumbledore said, looking unsure.
"Professor please, I'm sure her former Godfather wouldn't mind," Harry said and Dumbledore sighed.
"If Merlin was her Godfather I suppose I must respect your wishes, so I accept. I will be Shawnee's Godfather," Dumbledore said, smiling as Shawnee leapt onto his lap and hugged him.
"Thank you Uncle," Shawnee said happily.
"On second thought, I would love to take her out of your hands and adopt her so she could be my daughter," Dumbledore said amusedly.
"No, I want my real dad," Shawnee suddenly said.
"Alright, but you have to promise me that you will visit when ever you can, alright?" Dumbledore said hopefully and Shawnee nodded.
"I will, I promise," Shawnee said.
"Then it is settled. Shawnie why not go and play. Harry, I don't mind keeping an eye on my Goddaughter when you have Potions, DADA, or your continuing classes. If I'm busy, I'm sure Molly or Sirius would take care of her for a while," Dumbledore suggested and Harry nodded.
Once Shawnee said bye to the Professors Harry said, "Let's go flying Shawnee."
Harry turned into Felix, but instead of climbing onto Harry's back, Shawnee turned into a smaller version of Felix, surprising everyone including Harry, who change himself back, looking unbelieving.
"Shawnee, please change yourself back," Harry said, looking as shocked as the others.
"Did I do something wrong?" Shawnee asked, looking worried after returning to a girl.
"No Shawnee, we are just surprised. We didn't know you were an Animagus," Harry said kindly, but Dumbledore interrupted him.
"Ah Harry, I think there is more to this," Dumbledore said then turned to Shawnee. "Can you turn into Ron's Animagus form?"
Shawnee turned herself into a panther.
"What about Hermione's lion form?" McGonagall asked.
The panther became a lion. McGonagall changed herself into her cat form, then Shawnee followed.
Once Shawnee showed everyone what she could do Dumbldore spoke up. "It seems that Shawnee can not only can copy magic, she can change herself after by watching others similar to Tonks' ability to change her appearance. She can also copy other's Animagi. This is something we need to keep quiet."
"This is not going to be easy," McGonagall said.
"I know," Harry said, also realizing that it would be hard to stop Shawnee from accidentally revealing her secret.
"Shawnee," Dumbledore said as he knelt before her, looking in her eyes. "I know it will be hard, but will you promise me that you will not use magic, or do things others can't in front of people besides your father and those in this room unless we tell you. Can you promise me that?" Dumbledore asked pleasantly.
"I promise I won't use magic or anything else without permission," Shawnie said shyly.
"Good, why not go and see where Ron and Hermione are at and enjoy the rest of the day," Dumbledore said as Harry carried Shawnee out.
"It looks like Harry has his work cut out for him," Dumbledore said as the others nodded.
"We will all help Harry look after Shawnee," McGonagall said and the others again nodded.
"Then it is settled, this meeting is now over," Dumbledore said.
Back in his room Harry found his friends working on their homework. They stopped when Harry arrived.
"So how did it go?" Hermione asked.
"It went well actually. All the Professors now know that Shawnee is my daughter and they will keep it a secret. But we did find something out," Harry started and told them what they found out about Shawnee.
"Wow, we didn't know she was that powerful or that special," Hermione said, smiling at Shawnee.
"How come you wanted Dumbledore to be her Godfather?" Ron asked.
"I know he will help protect her. And of course this way she won't go to the Dursleys if something should happen to me," Harry said.
"Like that would happen," Ron said and Hermione nodded.
"Come on guys, let's finish our homework. Harry, you still have homework from the classes you are taking," Hermione said and Harry nodded. He sent Shawnee to play with her toys and he went to work.