AN: This has to be the crappiest chapter I've written for this story. Well, it needed to be written. My only excuses for not writing are finals, graduation, and horrible cramps. Urgh, I've had way too much to do. I'm actually still pretty busy which is odd because I have no social life. But anyways, on Friday I'm leaving for Europe, so I'll try to update before then, but after that there will be no updates for about three weeks. Sorry.
Harry slowly got more acquainted with life in the Weasley Manor. He was expected to rise at six every morning and help with the preparations for breakfast. He would then go and help Sirius with the garden work. He would return for lunch, and then join Draco to care for the numerous creatures that took residence on the property.
Charlie had loved all creatures, and while he had still lived with his family he gotten quite a collection of animals to take care of. After he had left his family Arthur had wanted to destroy them all or sell them, but Charlie had instilled a love of animals into Ginny, and she refused to let them go. So now there were about 45 or so creatures on the property that needed care. Harry personally loved the job and was thrilled when he was able to spend time with the animals regularly.
After he was done with the creatures he would get dinner and spend the rest of his night with Draco, Remus, and Sirius. Harry loved that time of day. It almost felt like he was normal and he was with family. It was so peaceful and so contenting. It was at these times he was the happiest he could ever remember. It was almost like the calm before a storm, the storm being the departure of either Harry or Draco to Ron's bedchambers.
It was during one of these particularly peaceful gatherings that Harry noticed Remus and Sirius exchanging odd looks. It was beginning to drive him crazy, and he couldn't take it anymore.
"What is it?" It came out a bit snappier than he had intended, but no one commented on it. They shared one more infuriating glance before Sirius finally answered.
"Well, hmmm." He paused. "Harry, you know we belonged to Albus Dumbledore before we came to the Weasleys right?" Harry nodded before Sirius continued. "Well, that was where I met Remus. But, that's also where I met two extraordinary people. Their names were James and Lily. James, well James was amazing. He was smart and strong and one of the kindest people you could ever meet. And Lily, well she was something else. She was so kind and strong and overall just a wonderful person. In a way she almost reminds me of Ginny."
"Well, that's all great, but what does it have to do with me?"
"Harry, they were your parents."
There was a pause, long and awkward. Finally Harry spoke.
"H-how do you know?" he said in a quiet almost whisper-like voice. This time it was Remus who spoke.
"You look just like them Harry. You have James's face and horribly wild and untamable hair and your mother's beautiful eyes. Besides, we knew them when they had you. Sirius and I, well, we were named your godparents."
Harry was silent. Draco was glancing worriedly at him. Remus was biting his bottom lip. Sirius was wringing his hands. It was at this most inopportune moment that Ron came in to fetch Draco. Harry departed a few minutes after without so much a goodbye. What a night it was.
AN: You don't have to review. It sucked, so I really don't expect anyone to. Whatever, I want chocolate.