Harry Potter & the Return to Honeychurch Institute of Magic
By Darkmoore
"Yeah, Ginny, we're family, of course, we're good."
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Chapter Six: House Guests
Harry arrived back to Grimmauld Place later than he expected he would. He had taken Tommy and Nanny Talmadge to a secret location for safekeeping. Sitting at the writing desk in the library he remembered the conversation with Tommy before he left them for the night.
"Please Harry, please don't go." Tommy begged.
"I have to Tommy; this is where you and Nanny Talmadge will be staying for awhile until I get something better for you." Harry explained.
"I could stay with you, I don't take up much room, I promise." Tommy said with tears starting to come down his face and flung himself into Harry's arms to give him a big hug.
"I'll be back tomorrow, I promise. Okay?'
"When?" Tommy asked.
"In the morning." Harry said.
"Okay." The boy said finally and letting Harry go.
Then Harry stood up and apparated away.
* * * * *
"What was the woman thinking locking him in that room all alone?" Harry asked angrily to no one but himself, before smacking his fist hard against the writing desk.
Harry then laid his head down on the desk and he heard Remus come in and ask, "Everything alright tonight Harry?"
"Yeah, I guess it is."
"Where's the little bundle of evil at?" Remus asked.
"I took Tommy and Nanny Talmadge to a safe place for awhile, but I have to go back tomorrow morning and see on them."
Remus looked confused for a moment and then asked, "You're not bringing him here?"
Harry sighed like he was defeated and exhausted and said, "I thought you and Tonks didn't want him in the house. That was the impression everyone left me with last night."
"I had a little talk with Tonks after Professor Sangeorge left today."
"And?"
"I think she may have grown up a little since last night."
Harry looked surprised. "Does that mean no more pink hair?"
Remus laughed, "I doubt that she'll ever be that much of a grown up, but she does realize that you are stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place. You are the one who has to deal with this problem and she needs to be more supportive of it."
"I think you may be a 'miracle worker' Remus."
"I've been called worse."
* * * * *
The next morning Harry woke up and wasn't quite sure where he was, which is often the case when you first wake. The only thing he did know for sure was the space next to him in was empty and cold. Someone was missing and as he became more alert, he realized that he missed Vesta.
Slowly Harry crawled out of his empty bed and made his way into the shower. Thinking that a nice cleansing shower would make him feel better, he couldn't have been more wrong. The awake and alert he was the more he realized that she wasn't there with him.
"I can handle this for Merlin's sake. I'm a grown man not some hormonal teenager on his first date." Harry said to the mirror in his bathroom as he began to brush his teeth.
"Of course you are, deary." the mirror replied to him soothingly.
However, he didn't have long to think about his loneliness as a sudden shower of owls descended upon him as soon as he entered the kitchen to have breakfast. Why is it always him?
As he began to collect his morning posts, he suddenly saw a red envelope fall to his plate at the table. Before the howler exploded, Harry said, "Good morning Narcissa."
Dobby and Winky having gotten used to the almost daily howlers, retreated to the pantry as soon as they saw the red envelope.
"HARRY POTTER YOU LITTLE ABOMINATION! HOW DARE YOU TRICK MY SON INTO BONDING WITH SOMEONE WHO IS NOT HIS CHOSEN ONE! HAVE YOU ANY IDEA WHAT THIS COULD DO TO HIM? I AM ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGED BY YOUR SO CALLED BENEFICIAL BEHAVIOR AND AM TAKING THIS MATTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MAGICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT THIS MORNING."
Harry sat there sighing, "It's always something isn't it Narcissa?" However, the howler wasn't finished.
"HOWEVER, TO KEEP YOURSELF OUT OF TROUBLE WITH THE MINISTRY I WILL PROPOSE A DEAL WITH YOU. GIVE ME BACK CONTROL OF THE BLACK FAMILY VAULTS AND NO ONE NEED HEAR OF THIS. THE CHOICE IS YOURS." As her last words fell silent the howler burned itself into ashes.
"Nice try Narcissa, you're not getting your hands on the money." Harry said with a chuckle and banished the ashes to the fire.
"Good morning Master Harry." Winky said as she emerged from the pantry. "What is you's liking for breakfast this morning?"
"Coffee," Harry said, thinking about it, "and anything else you have ready."
"Harry Potter?" Dobby asked, "What is you's doing with the boy?"
"I took him to a safe house last night, before coming back here."
"Well, I's is thinking that maybe you's should be bringing him here."
Harry stared the elf for a moment and asked, "Why?"
"Harry Potter is the most noblest and kindest of all wizards and the boy is needing that so's he is not becoming a dark wizard again." Dobby said, with large round pleading eyes.
Harry nodded his head and returned to reading his owl posts.
~Dear Mr. Potter,
Per your request, I have indeed stopped reporting the almost daily attacks by Mrs. Narcissa Malfoy to gain entry to the Black Family Vault. However, as you also requested, I have always informed you of when she attempts something new and unforeseen.
Yesterday morning, Mrs. Malfoy, along with her son, Mr. Draco Malfoy and her son-in-law, a Mr. Blaise Zabini, attempted to gain access to the Black Family Vault. Mr. Zabini, while using a disguise with the use of Polyjuice potion, attempted to fool the bank teller on duty that you have indeed relented and decided to give them a key to the vault.
They would have succeeded if it weren't for the fact that you requested a wand weighing as part of the procedure of giving out new keys to that vault. This, of course, failed to gain them entry, and they were expelled from the bank shortly thereafter.
After their abrupt departure from the bank I took it upon myself to contact the Department of Magical Law Enforcement to report their activities. You may be hearing from said department within a few days.
Gardoth
Gringott's Wizarding Bank.
"Sneaky little thing isn't she?" Harry asked no one in particular.
"Morning, Harry. Who's sneaky?" Tonks asked in the middle of a yawn.
"Your aunt Cissy." Harry replied with a smirk.
"I heard her howler this morning. It woke me up."
"Sorry about that." Harry said sheepishly.
Tonks laughed, "It's not your fault she a complete and total bitch. Besides she's better than an alarm clock."
"You's should try working for her." Dobby said as he handed a plate to Tonks so she could eat breakfast.
Harry and Tonks laughed and Harry went to read more of his posts.
* * * * *
After they were all read, Harry sat at the kitchen table. One of the other letters were from Minister Amelia Bones, who had informed him that since he had taken the boy from the facility, she considered it to be Harry's responsibility to care for the boy and the ministry would not interfere with is decisions. Harry wasn't sure what to make of it, but had expected this reaction from her. However, the last he read was from Nanny Talmadge and was something he needed to address soon.
Harry turned to Tonks and asked, "What would you think if we had a house guest this summer?"
Tonks gave him a smile and said, "You know I wouldn't mind having a gue…" she stopped suddenly and gave Harry a hard look and then asked, "What guest were you thinking of?"
"Ah, well, just a general question really."
"You're not bringing that man into this house Harry, I mean it."
"He's not a man, he's a boy and the man you're thinking of is dead." Harry said with a certainty that he had no idea where it came from.
"What did Hermione think of him?" Tonks asked suspiciously.
"Ask her yourself, she's just entered the kitchen."
Both Harry and Tonks turned to see Hermione standing in the doorway of the kitchen.
"Well?" Tonks asked the bushy haired woman.
"I think Harry should take him in."
"You're only saying that because you want him to be in your Spew conference." Tonks said with a smile.
"S.P.E.W.!" Hermione exclaimed, "And why would I say that just to get Harry into my conference?"
"Because most wizards and witches listen to whatever Harry says and does." Tonks said, giving Hermione something to think about.
"They do not." Harry said defensively. "You make it sound like people live and breath according to my whims." Harry definitely did not like where this conversation was heading.
"That doesn't matter now; we need to think about Tommy's needs at the moment."
"I do not want that man in this house." Tonks said again.
"Tonks," Hermione began, "he adores Harry. He needs someone he can look up to and who can give him what he needs. Besides he is not Voldemort, he's a five year old little boy."
"Who apparently is crying because I've not gotten there fast enough this morning." Harry said making the two women look at him oddly. "Nanny Talmadge sent me an owl this morning."
"You're going to bring him here no matter what I say aren't you?"
"No, I wouldn't do that to you, but I would like it if you were more open to this idea." Harry said.
"I need to think more about this."
Hermione beamed, "Excellent. While you're thinking it over, Harry and I need to go and visit Tommy. I have some books for him to read and you promised to look in on them this morning."
Harry nodded his head and left the kitchen to getting ready to go.
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"Harry!" screamed the pajama clad five-year-old when he and Hermione entered the house.
"Good morning, Tommy." Harry replied as the boy hugged Harry's knees causing Hermione to giggle.
"Good morning Professor, Madame." Nanny Talmadge greeted them as she entered the room.
"Good morning Nanny Talmadge." Hermione replied as Harry was doing his best not to topple over with his knees locked together from a 5-year-old's hug. Luckily Tommy did let go and looked up at Harry.
"You're late."
"Am not." Harry replied
"Are so."
"Why is Harry late Tommy?" Hermione asked before this became a pouting match.
"Harry said he would be here first thing this morning and I've been awake forever."
"I'm sorry, but I haven't." Harry said as he sat in a chair, "besides I thought you only got out of bed about an hour ago?"
"That's forever when you're five, Harry." Hermione said.
Then Tommy crawled up into Harry's lap while Hermione and Zinnia have him knowing smiles.
"Tommy?" Harry asked, "How would you and Nanny Talmadge like to come and stay with me for a few days?"
"Really?" the boy asked looking up at Harry.
"Really, but remember it'll only be for a few days. I have two conferences to attend and then I'm off to have a holiday with Vesta for part of the summer."
"Are you taking me with you?" Tommy asked hopefully.
"Sorry, but this is a private holiday just for me and my girlfriend."
Tommy made a face and asked, "Why do you need a girlfriend?"
Harry smiled and thought of Will Beagle.
To Be Continued…
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Author's Note: To everyone who reviewed, thanks again...
Author's Note: Oral surgery sucks, just in case you didn't know that already!
Tanydwr wrote It's an interesting twist, but I really think that everyone's got to learn that Tommy is not Voldemort. Maybe he has the memories, but it doesn't seem like it. The connection with Harry... What if the boy sees them all arguing about keeping him? If he feels rejected, he'll go the same way as before. But that's my opinion, I really do believe it depends on the way someone is raised, not their blood. Everything is based on choices. What if Tom Riddle (Senior) had decided that he *did* love Voldie's mum? Precisely. Everything is based on twists of fate and choices. Even real life. Zeus, I sound philosophical! Argh! Keep up the good work.
Answer - Like in the books, they only send strong images and emotions to one another. Harry with his occlumency, wasn't bothered by them. Plus Tommy was asleep when he saw those things, probably taking a nap sense most of it was during class time. I'd be more worried about him seeing Harry & Vesta in bed together. :D
TuxedoMac wrote well ya its not an easy desicion its a very hard one to do. I think its coming along nice i just don't know what to say right now espcialy after tommy being locked in the room and all like that. it is a little clear thow that even if harry took in tommy he would need someone to take care of him and all wile hes off teaching. its not like he can take him with him and make sure the boy learns what he needs before time to go to a school like that
Answer - Harry does have Nanny Zinnia Talmadge to take care of him at the moment.
Not A Muggle wrote someone needs to remember that he's not voldemort yet! some ofwhat pushed riddle over the edge in the first place was living in the orfenage with no one to love him. he doesn't even seem to remember about his muggle father leaving his mother when he found out she was a witch. if he were to grow up with the love and effection that harry could give him he wouldent turn evil. the 6 yr old childis not an evil dark lord. if they dont show him love he could very well turn out evil. I hope harry keeps him. and i hope vesta stays with him. uh... that is all for now. love it. good storys.
Answer - Voldemort never knew either of his parents as you may well recall, Tom Sr. left before she gave birth and she died in childbirth, living only long enough to name him.
uten wrote Since you've mentioned an adoption is out of the question, I'm still hoping that Harry will take Tommy in, at least for the holidays. Or even provide him a home at Honeychurch - in that hidden room perhaps. Only time will tell as it's rather obvious that Tommy is becoming rather attached to Harry. I look forard to finding out how this "mess" (as some would call it) is resolved. Thanks again for another great chapter.
Answer - This is only the beginning of summer dude, we've a long way to go. :D We've already went through five chapters and its only about 7-10 since term ended.
Wren Truesong wrote I was being very odd and speaking in metaphor. It - here is an unwanted child. Harry is only a good kid by sheer freaking miracle. Tom, well... Tom had no chance. Tommy has one, now. I just hope nobody wastes it for him.
Answer - Well, that makes sense then, I'm a man (even though I'm a gay man, I'm still a man) and we don't speak that language. :D Joking aside, Tommy has a second chance and lets see how it turns out for him.
Prisilha wrote You want to know what I think? I hate how people can do terrible things and then just turn back and say: "About us, are we still... family?!" Hunf! Come on... I'm really pissed about Ginny´s atitude! All of them!But your fic is running away really good... maybe a little too slow in the chapters, you know, I feel like The fist Hp&HI was more fast, with more facts in each chap. But I understand that you have two fics on the way, so... it´s really good... actually.
Answer - It's not the fact that Ginny hates Harry or is mad at harry, she just had a Tom Riddle flashback to her childhood. Let's think about this way, what if in 1950, someone said "oh look we have Hitler who's been turned into a baby, what jewish family should we force it on?" I mean think about in that context and put yourself in it. :D Thanks for reviewing. I'm feeling wierd now, so I'm gonna watch some porn. :D
athenakitty wrote Is Dumbledore going to get a Weasley Howler? What will Hermione's impression of Tommie be? Nanny Lanthrop's going to be on probation? What about dumping Tommie on Petunia? Will Harry make up his mind? I've tried sending something to you by your e-mail, but I keep getting the finger. A failed delivery message.
Answer - You know, I've had the same problems lately when trying to email other people from Fanfiction, I wonder why. As for Albus, well, if Harry isn't there to witness it, who knows what he gets in his morning owl posts. :D
kraeg001 wrote Molly Weasley shrieking at Harry Potter!? The Apocalypse has come. Everybody run for your lives. LOL. You'll make Harry take him, won't you? Just keep the press away at all costs if he does. Excellent work! Keep going!
Answer - Thanks for the gazillion and one reviews, they all popped in at one time and it was like sitting in the middle of a hail storm. Every 30 seconds, BOOM, you have mail. :D I loved it. Also, the press do not know about Tommy as yet, and if they should he has blackmail on Rita still. :D
beenieweenie wrote How terrible for Tom. That's just awful. I'd give that woman the sack personally. I think Harry should take Tom in...I mean, he's the best person to raise Tom and teach him how great everything is or whatever.
Answer - Ginny is the administrator of the facility and you know he wouldn't cut off Ginny's authority.
Makalani Astral wrote I hate cliffhangers.
Answer - You must really be struggling with my story then. I seem to do it quite regularly. :D
By Darkmoore
"Yeah, Ginny, we're family, of course, we're good."
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Chapter Six: House Guests
Harry arrived back to Grimmauld Place later than he expected he would. He had taken Tommy and Nanny Talmadge to a secret location for safekeeping. Sitting at the writing desk in the library he remembered the conversation with Tommy before he left them for the night.
"Please Harry, please don't go." Tommy begged.
"I have to Tommy; this is where you and Nanny Talmadge will be staying for awhile until I get something better for you." Harry explained.
"I could stay with you, I don't take up much room, I promise." Tommy said with tears starting to come down his face and flung himself into Harry's arms to give him a big hug.
"I'll be back tomorrow, I promise. Okay?'
"When?" Tommy asked.
"In the morning." Harry said.
"Okay." The boy said finally and letting Harry go.
Then Harry stood up and apparated away.
* * * * *
"What was the woman thinking locking him in that room all alone?" Harry asked angrily to no one but himself, before smacking his fist hard against the writing desk.
Harry then laid his head down on the desk and he heard Remus come in and ask, "Everything alright tonight Harry?"
"Yeah, I guess it is."
"Where's the little bundle of evil at?" Remus asked.
"I took Tommy and Nanny Talmadge to a safe place for awhile, but I have to go back tomorrow morning and see on them."
Remus looked confused for a moment and then asked, "You're not bringing him here?"
Harry sighed like he was defeated and exhausted and said, "I thought you and Tonks didn't want him in the house. That was the impression everyone left me with last night."
"I had a little talk with Tonks after Professor Sangeorge left today."
"And?"
"I think she may have grown up a little since last night."
Harry looked surprised. "Does that mean no more pink hair?"
Remus laughed, "I doubt that she'll ever be that much of a grown up, but she does realize that you are stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place. You are the one who has to deal with this problem and she needs to be more supportive of it."
"I think you may be a 'miracle worker' Remus."
"I've been called worse."
* * * * *
The next morning Harry woke up and wasn't quite sure where he was, which is often the case when you first wake. The only thing he did know for sure was the space next to him in was empty and cold. Someone was missing and as he became more alert, he realized that he missed Vesta.
Slowly Harry crawled out of his empty bed and made his way into the shower. Thinking that a nice cleansing shower would make him feel better, he couldn't have been more wrong. The awake and alert he was the more he realized that she wasn't there with him.
"I can handle this for Merlin's sake. I'm a grown man not some hormonal teenager on his first date." Harry said to the mirror in his bathroom as he began to brush his teeth.
"Of course you are, deary." the mirror replied to him soothingly.
However, he didn't have long to think about his loneliness as a sudden shower of owls descended upon him as soon as he entered the kitchen to have breakfast. Why is it always him?
As he began to collect his morning posts, he suddenly saw a red envelope fall to his plate at the table. Before the howler exploded, Harry said, "Good morning Narcissa."
Dobby and Winky having gotten used to the almost daily howlers, retreated to the pantry as soon as they saw the red envelope.
"HARRY POTTER YOU LITTLE ABOMINATION! HOW DARE YOU TRICK MY SON INTO BONDING WITH SOMEONE WHO IS NOT HIS CHOSEN ONE! HAVE YOU ANY IDEA WHAT THIS COULD DO TO HIM? I AM ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGED BY YOUR SO CALLED BENEFICIAL BEHAVIOR AND AM TAKING THIS MATTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MAGICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT THIS MORNING."
Harry sat there sighing, "It's always something isn't it Narcissa?" However, the howler wasn't finished.
"HOWEVER, TO KEEP YOURSELF OUT OF TROUBLE WITH THE MINISTRY I WILL PROPOSE A DEAL WITH YOU. GIVE ME BACK CONTROL OF THE BLACK FAMILY VAULTS AND NO ONE NEED HEAR OF THIS. THE CHOICE IS YOURS." As her last words fell silent the howler burned itself into ashes.
"Nice try Narcissa, you're not getting your hands on the money." Harry said with a chuckle and banished the ashes to the fire.
"Good morning Master Harry." Winky said as she emerged from the pantry. "What is you's liking for breakfast this morning?"
"Coffee," Harry said, thinking about it, "and anything else you have ready."
"Harry Potter?" Dobby asked, "What is you's doing with the boy?"
"I took him to a safe house last night, before coming back here."
"Well, I's is thinking that maybe you's should be bringing him here."
Harry stared the elf for a moment and asked, "Why?"
"Harry Potter is the most noblest and kindest of all wizards and the boy is needing that so's he is not becoming a dark wizard again." Dobby said, with large round pleading eyes.
Harry nodded his head and returned to reading his owl posts.
~Dear Mr. Potter,
Per your request, I have indeed stopped reporting the almost daily attacks by Mrs. Narcissa Malfoy to gain entry to the Black Family Vault. However, as you also requested, I have always informed you of when she attempts something new and unforeseen.
Yesterday morning, Mrs. Malfoy, along with her son, Mr. Draco Malfoy and her son-in-law, a Mr. Blaise Zabini, attempted to gain access to the Black Family Vault. Mr. Zabini, while using a disguise with the use of Polyjuice potion, attempted to fool the bank teller on duty that you have indeed relented and decided to give them a key to the vault.
They would have succeeded if it weren't for the fact that you requested a wand weighing as part of the procedure of giving out new keys to that vault. This, of course, failed to gain them entry, and they were expelled from the bank shortly thereafter.
After their abrupt departure from the bank I took it upon myself to contact the Department of Magical Law Enforcement to report their activities. You may be hearing from said department within a few days.
Gardoth
Gringott's Wizarding Bank.
"Sneaky little thing isn't she?" Harry asked no one in particular.
"Morning, Harry. Who's sneaky?" Tonks asked in the middle of a yawn.
"Your aunt Cissy." Harry replied with a smirk.
"I heard her howler this morning. It woke me up."
"Sorry about that." Harry said sheepishly.
Tonks laughed, "It's not your fault she a complete and total bitch. Besides she's better than an alarm clock."
"You's should try working for her." Dobby said as he handed a plate to Tonks so she could eat breakfast.
Harry and Tonks laughed and Harry went to read more of his posts.
* * * * *
After they were all read, Harry sat at the kitchen table. One of the other letters were from Minister Amelia Bones, who had informed him that since he had taken the boy from the facility, she considered it to be Harry's responsibility to care for the boy and the ministry would not interfere with is decisions. Harry wasn't sure what to make of it, but had expected this reaction from her. However, the last he read was from Nanny Talmadge and was something he needed to address soon.
Harry turned to Tonks and asked, "What would you think if we had a house guest this summer?"
Tonks gave him a smile and said, "You know I wouldn't mind having a gue…" she stopped suddenly and gave Harry a hard look and then asked, "What guest were you thinking of?"
"Ah, well, just a general question really."
"You're not bringing that man into this house Harry, I mean it."
"He's not a man, he's a boy and the man you're thinking of is dead." Harry said with a certainty that he had no idea where it came from.
"What did Hermione think of him?" Tonks asked suspiciously.
"Ask her yourself, she's just entered the kitchen."
Both Harry and Tonks turned to see Hermione standing in the doorway of the kitchen.
"Well?" Tonks asked the bushy haired woman.
"I think Harry should take him in."
"You're only saying that because you want him to be in your Spew conference." Tonks said with a smile.
"S.P.E.W.!" Hermione exclaimed, "And why would I say that just to get Harry into my conference?"
"Because most wizards and witches listen to whatever Harry says and does." Tonks said, giving Hermione something to think about.
"They do not." Harry said defensively. "You make it sound like people live and breath according to my whims." Harry definitely did not like where this conversation was heading.
"That doesn't matter now; we need to think about Tommy's needs at the moment."
"I do not want that man in this house." Tonks said again.
"Tonks," Hermione began, "he adores Harry. He needs someone he can look up to and who can give him what he needs. Besides he is not Voldemort, he's a five year old little boy."
"Who apparently is crying because I've not gotten there fast enough this morning." Harry said making the two women look at him oddly. "Nanny Talmadge sent me an owl this morning."
"You're going to bring him here no matter what I say aren't you?"
"No, I wouldn't do that to you, but I would like it if you were more open to this idea." Harry said.
"I need to think more about this."
Hermione beamed, "Excellent. While you're thinking it over, Harry and I need to go and visit Tommy. I have some books for him to read and you promised to look in on them this morning."
Harry nodded his head and left the kitchen to getting ready to go.
* * * * *
"Harry!" screamed the pajama clad five-year-old when he and Hermione entered the house.
"Good morning, Tommy." Harry replied as the boy hugged Harry's knees causing Hermione to giggle.
"Good morning Professor, Madame." Nanny Talmadge greeted them as she entered the room.
"Good morning Nanny Talmadge." Hermione replied as Harry was doing his best not to topple over with his knees locked together from a 5-year-old's hug. Luckily Tommy did let go and looked up at Harry.
"You're late."
"Am not." Harry replied
"Are so."
"Why is Harry late Tommy?" Hermione asked before this became a pouting match.
"Harry said he would be here first thing this morning and I've been awake forever."
"I'm sorry, but I haven't." Harry said as he sat in a chair, "besides I thought you only got out of bed about an hour ago?"
"That's forever when you're five, Harry." Hermione said.
Then Tommy crawled up into Harry's lap while Hermione and Zinnia have him knowing smiles.
"Tommy?" Harry asked, "How would you and Nanny Talmadge like to come and stay with me for a few days?"
"Really?" the boy asked looking up at Harry.
"Really, but remember it'll only be for a few days. I have two conferences to attend and then I'm off to have a holiday with Vesta for part of the summer."
"Are you taking me with you?" Tommy asked hopefully.
"Sorry, but this is a private holiday just for me and my girlfriend."
Tommy made a face and asked, "Why do you need a girlfriend?"
Harry smiled and thought of Will Beagle.
To Be Continued…
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Author's Note: To everyone who reviewed, thanks again...
Author's Note: Oral surgery sucks, just in case you didn't know that already!
Tanydwr wrote It's an interesting twist, but I really think that everyone's got to learn that Tommy is not Voldemort. Maybe he has the memories, but it doesn't seem like it. The connection with Harry... What if the boy sees them all arguing about keeping him? If he feels rejected, he'll go the same way as before. But that's my opinion, I really do believe it depends on the way someone is raised, not their blood. Everything is based on choices. What if Tom Riddle (Senior) had decided that he *did* love Voldie's mum? Precisely. Everything is based on twists of fate and choices. Even real life. Zeus, I sound philosophical! Argh! Keep up the good work.
Answer - Like in the books, they only send strong images and emotions to one another. Harry with his occlumency, wasn't bothered by them. Plus Tommy was asleep when he saw those things, probably taking a nap sense most of it was during class time. I'd be more worried about him seeing Harry & Vesta in bed together. :D
TuxedoMac wrote well ya its not an easy desicion its a very hard one to do. I think its coming along nice i just don't know what to say right now espcialy after tommy being locked in the room and all like that. it is a little clear thow that even if harry took in tommy he would need someone to take care of him and all wile hes off teaching. its not like he can take him with him and make sure the boy learns what he needs before time to go to a school like that
Answer - Harry does have Nanny Zinnia Talmadge to take care of him at the moment.
Not A Muggle wrote someone needs to remember that he's not voldemort yet! some ofwhat pushed riddle over the edge in the first place was living in the orfenage with no one to love him. he doesn't even seem to remember about his muggle father leaving his mother when he found out she was a witch. if he were to grow up with the love and effection that harry could give him he wouldent turn evil. the 6 yr old childis not an evil dark lord. if they dont show him love he could very well turn out evil. I hope harry keeps him. and i hope vesta stays with him. uh... that is all for now. love it. good storys.
Answer - Voldemort never knew either of his parents as you may well recall, Tom Sr. left before she gave birth and she died in childbirth, living only long enough to name him.
uten wrote Since you've mentioned an adoption is out of the question, I'm still hoping that Harry will take Tommy in, at least for the holidays. Or even provide him a home at Honeychurch - in that hidden room perhaps. Only time will tell as it's rather obvious that Tommy is becoming rather attached to Harry. I look forard to finding out how this "mess" (as some would call it) is resolved. Thanks again for another great chapter.
Answer - This is only the beginning of summer dude, we've a long way to go. :D We've already went through five chapters and its only about 7-10 since term ended.
Wren Truesong wrote I was being very odd and speaking in metaphor. It - here is an unwanted child. Harry is only a good kid by sheer freaking miracle. Tom, well... Tom had no chance. Tommy has one, now. I just hope nobody wastes it for him.
Answer - Well, that makes sense then, I'm a man (even though I'm a gay man, I'm still a man) and we don't speak that language. :D Joking aside, Tommy has a second chance and lets see how it turns out for him.
Prisilha wrote You want to know what I think? I hate how people can do terrible things and then just turn back and say: "About us, are we still... family?!" Hunf! Come on... I'm really pissed about Ginny´s atitude! All of them!But your fic is running away really good... maybe a little too slow in the chapters, you know, I feel like The fist Hp&HI was more fast, with more facts in each chap. But I understand that you have two fics on the way, so... it´s really good... actually.
Answer - It's not the fact that Ginny hates Harry or is mad at harry, she just had a Tom Riddle flashback to her childhood. Let's think about this way, what if in 1950, someone said "oh look we have Hitler who's been turned into a baby, what jewish family should we force it on?" I mean think about in that context and put yourself in it. :D Thanks for reviewing. I'm feeling wierd now, so I'm gonna watch some porn. :D
athenakitty wrote Is Dumbledore going to get a Weasley Howler? What will Hermione's impression of Tommie be? Nanny Lanthrop's going to be on probation? What about dumping Tommie on Petunia? Will Harry make up his mind? I've tried sending something to you by your e-mail, but I keep getting the finger. A failed delivery message.
Answer - You know, I've had the same problems lately when trying to email other people from Fanfiction, I wonder why. As for Albus, well, if Harry isn't there to witness it, who knows what he gets in his morning owl posts. :D
kraeg001 wrote Molly Weasley shrieking at Harry Potter!? The Apocalypse has come. Everybody run for your lives. LOL. You'll make Harry take him, won't you? Just keep the press away at all costs if he does. Excellent work! Keep going!
Answer - Thanks for the gazillion and one reviews, they all popped in at one time and it was like sitting in the middle of a hail storm. Every 30 seconds, BOOM, you have mail. :D I loved it. Also, the press do not know about Tommy as yet, and if they should he has blackmail on Rita still. :D
beenieweenie wrote How terrible for Tom. That's just awful. I'd give that woman the sack personally. I think Harry should take Tom in...I mean, he's the best person to raise Tom and teach him how great everything is or whatever.
Answer - Ginny is the administrator of the facility and you know he wouldn't cut off Ginny's authority.
Makalani Astral wrote I hate cliffhangers.
Answer - You must really be struggling with my story then. I seem to do it quite regularly. :D