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Sunnysparkles' Note: sigh only 2,300 words, but I tried. I finally made it to page 100 on my word processor(12 point Times New Roman Font-single spaced), which is a big deal to me. I was just writing like mad to make it there. So, a faster update than usual. Hope you all like this chapter. Hogwarts will come soon I hope!

Chapter 17: Worries and Plans

The meeting started. Harry, of course, was only expected to listen. Other members such as Tonks and Snape had reports to give. Snape was telling about Voldemort's latest plans, and for Harry, this was the first time he had ever listened to his professor talk. This was information he wanted to know.

"The Dark Lord has no plans of attacking just yet, but I think he's planning an attack on the Potter's later in the year. He's been really furious about their comeback. I believe he has that idiot Wormtail on the mission though, so I don't think it's anything to worry about just yet." Snape told everyone.

"We should maybe put more wards up on the house though." Dumbledore said. "You can't be so sure. Does he know where they live?"

"I'm not sure. He doesn't tell me much. I think he's beginning to question my loyalty to him. I just know that Wormtail is on it. Assuming that he's an old friend though… I think he'd remember the location of the house, but he is a bit daft. He's probably forgotten by now."

"I don't doubt that he has forgotten, he always was the stupid one." James mused. "But, nevertheless, I think we should put up the wards. For the summer at least. We can work something else out for while Harry's at school. And what about Remus? Peter may try to get information off of him as well."

"You know I wouldn't say anything, Prongs." Remus said quickly.

"I know, but you should be protected too. Peter's crazy."

"He's right, Remus." Lily sighed. "Maybe you should move in with us… So we only have to put wards up on one house."

"I'm fine, Lily. Peter doesn't even know where my cottage is I bet." Remus said, not wanting to take her charity.

"But… I know you can't afford-"

"Lily!" James cut in, raising his voice just enough to tell her to stop. "Later."

Remus gave James a look silently thanking him. He hated it when people took pity on his financial status. He knew that's what she was really doing. Though it would be nice to get to see Harry more often. Let alone, live in a beautiful house. Lily would need some company while James was away anyway.

"So… We'll discuss this at the next meeting then. Tonks? What's new with the Aurors?" Dumbledore said, ready for a topic change.

As Tonks droned on about new security policies for the Aurors, Harry couldn't help but feel a bit drowsy. Next thing he knew, Remus was tapping his shoulder with constant calls of, "Harry?" Harry looked up and rubbed his eyes. The room was empty except for him and Harry. Had he slept through the meeting?

"That boring, hmm?" Remus laughed. "I saw you drifting off during Tonks' speech."

"I didn't miss anything, did I?" Harry asked, angry with himself for making himself look stupid at his first meeting.

"Not really," Remus assured him. "unless you're interested in Fudge's new policies against Death-Eaters. Honestly, if he weren't so stupid, he'd be dead right now. The Death-Eaters won't obey any of those laws."

Harry grinned, "Where'd my parents go?"

"Their talking to Dumbledore back at your house. They left me here to wake you up." Remus poked him to emphasize the 'waking you up' part. "I guess my job is done. We'll just Portkey back I suppose."

He held out the Phoenix statue and laughed at Harry's frown. Harry placed his hand on the statue, ignoring Remus. He felt the familiar pull behind his navel once again, before finding himself flat on his back in the Potter kitchen. He couldn't help but laugh himself as he took Remus' offered hand and got up.

"You need to practice landing after Portkeys." Remus said seriously.

"I know," Harry said grimacing as he rubbed the spot on his back where he had hit hardest.

They both walked into the living room, where Dumbledore and Harry's parents were still talking. It sounded like they were talking about the wards. They stopped talking when Remus and Harry entered the room.

"Ah, I see you're awake now, Harry." Dumbledore had a faint twinkle in his eye, but Harry didn't see it. He was looking down at the ground.

"Sorry about that," Harry mumbled. "it won't happen again."

"Well, no worries, I'm sure we've all fallen asleep at a meeting before. Right, Remus?" Dumbledore said cheerfully, making Remus turn slightly red.

"It was near the full-moon!" he protested.

Harry couldn't help but laugh at his former professor. Well, no one seemed to be mad, so no harm done. He'd just have to be more alert at the next meeting. He didn't want to miss any important information.

"Don't worry about it, Harry, those Inductions wear everyone out." James said reassuringly.

"So, what were you all talking about before we walked in?" Remus asked, taking a seat on the couch.

"Wards," James said simply.

"What kinds of wards to put up on the house." Dumbledore added.

"And how you should move it, Remus." Lily added in once again.

Remus pretended he didn't hear the red head. He didn't want to cause the family any trouble. They had enough to be dealing with without a werewolf moving in too.

"It really would be much easier." Lily added in when Remus ignored her. "You'd be a great help to me around the house too."

She was hoping for the desired effect. Remus was never one to turn down helping out. He liked doing things for people. Lily guessed it had something to do with making him feel more needed. Her comment worked perfectly on him, and she got just the response she had expected.

"I guess I could… But I don't want to oppose." Remus said hesitantly.

"You wouldn't be! We'd be glad you have you, Moony." James said. "No trouble at all, right Harry?"

Harry gave a slight nod, not really caring much either way. Remus' company would be nice he guessed. At the same time, it could get annoying. He knew that his parents would talk Remus into it eventually anyway though.

"Are you sure you have room for another person?" Remus asked, still really hesitant about the offer.

"You know we have plenty of empty space it the house, Remus." Lily said, getting a bit frustrated.

"Quit being stupid, Remus. You're very welcome in our house." James said firmly, leaving no room for argument from either Lily or Remus. "And we'll work something out for the Full Moons.

"Alright, alright." Remus gave in. "I'll pack my stuff tonight."

"Well, now that that's settled, let's discuss putting up these wards." Dumbledore said, making his presence noticed once again. Only Harry had remembered he was there the whole time. He only knew, because he could see him from where he was laying across a comfy recliner. He'd sat down after Remus had. Lily, James and Remus, however, were startled by the voice of the aged wizard, but soon got back into the conversation they were having before Harry and Remus had arrived.

After what seemed like hours to Harry, but was only an hour at most in reality, they had finished discussing the wards to put up. Harry stretched and yawned loudly, obviously bored by it all. When they finished, he didn't even hesitate in going to help Remus pack his things. He practically leaped off the couch, ready to do something more entertaining.

They flooed to the 'Lupin Cottage' as it was the fastest way to get there. It was small, Harry noticed. Only two rooms, not counting the kitchen and bathroom. He'd never been here before. He'd always assumed Remus just lived at Grimmauld Place with Sirius, because he was there so often. He never really wondered where his former Professor had lived before third year.

Looking around the room, Harry realized that Remus didn't have many belongings at all. He was also almost as clean as the Dursleys. The thought of the Dursley's made Harry shake a bit. He was glad to be out of there at last.

"Harry?" Remus said, waving a hand in front of the boys face.

"Huh?" Harry mumbled, not realizing he'd zoned out for a moment.

"I asked if you were feeling okay." Remus repeated for what must have been the seventh time, concern in his voice. He'd seen Harry give a shake when they arrived. "You don't look so good."

Harry shrugged Remus' concern off, "Fine, let's just go pack."

Harry began walking across the room to gather up Remus' thing, but Remus stuck out a hand to stop him.

"No need, Harry."

He took out his wand and flicked it a bit. All the objects from the room gathered together and Remus tapped his wand again, shrinking them. He placed the tiny objects into his pocket. Harry just watched.

"I'll just go get some things from the bedroom and we'll be off." Remus said.

"I thought you wanted my help…" Harry reminded him.

"Well, actually…" Remus sighed and sat down on the couch. "I wanted to talk to you alone."

Harry raised a questioning eyebrow and sat down, "What about?"

"Have you been okay lately?"

"I'm fine, why?" Harry said impatiently. He'd been dealing with questions like this a lot lately.

"I just noticed that you've been mumbling in your sleep a lot lately…" Remus said unsurely. I thought maybe something was bothering you."

"Was I-?"

"Yes," Remus said before Harry could ask. He knew Harry was asking about the meeting. "but you were really quiet. I only heard you, because my senses are so strong."

"Oh," was all Harry could said. What was Remus excepting? Hours worth of explanation?

"So?" Remus pressed. "You want to talk about it?"

"What did you hear?" Harry asked curiously, but having a feeling he already knew.

Remus looked at him seriously, "Something like 'No, no! Stop! Take me! Stop! No!' over and over again. Every night."

Harry looked down at the ground and put a hand to his head. Why did Remus have to hear that? It made him look so stupid. He knew exactly what he was dreaming when Remus had heard him too. He'd been having this dream a lot since Sirius died. A few changes made each time, but, nevertheless, the same general dream.

Harry felt a hand stroke through his hair for a moment. It then rested onto his shoulder. Remus' hand. Harry looked up again.

"Stop what, Harry?" Remus asked softly.

Harry shook his head. Remus didn't have to know. Harry didn't want to admit he'd been having dreams of all his friends and his parents dying. Dreams that always seemed so real. If Remus was moving in though, he knew the man would be hearing Harry mumble in his sleep a lot more. Harry wasn't sure he could hide it very long, and even worse, Remus would tell his dad there was a problem soon if he didn't just say it.

"Harry," Remus said again.

"Promise you won't tell anyone?" Harry asked.

Remus hesitated for a moment. "Yes"

"I have dreams of my parents, you, the Weasleys, Hermione, Dumbledore… Everyone, all dying, because of me. All the time. Really realistic dreams. Voldemort and the Death Eaters murdering all of you just so they can get to me… Then you all would blame me for it."

Remus sighed and pulled Harry into a loose, one armed hug. The boy tensed a bit, but then relaxed into Remus' arm.

"That's just what they are though, Harry. Dreams. We're all still alive, and I know no one would ever blame you for their death. I know Sirius didn't; he said that he wouldn't blame you if he died that night right before we left to the Department of Mysteries."

"Did he say anything else?" Harry asked quietly.

"He told me he wouldn't want us brooding over the loss of him ever around Christmas time. He told me to tell you he loved you. He wanted you to know that he really did see you as more than James' son. I think he wanted you to realize that everyone fights to save you, because we want to and not, because we have to. We all care about you, Harry." Remus said, emotion showing in his voice.

Harry let out a dry sniff. He had no idea Sirius cared that much, or that Remus cared either for that matter. He abruptly got up and wiped his eyes, before he lost control though.

"They're probably waiting for us." Harry reminded Remus.

"Right,"

Remus got up and quickly gathered some things from his bedroom. He returned with a small suitcase of clothes and a box of other items Harry assumed were probably books. Shrinking the two, and putting them into his pocket with the other things, he grabbed some Floo Powder. Both Harry and Remus stepped into the fireplace, and Remus threw down the Floo powder, saying 'Potter House, Godric's Hollow!'

Harry, unsurprisingly, tripped once he landed, but caught himself before he fell. Remus chuckled lightly. That really was quite pathetic. The boy was so clumsy sometimes that he could give Tonks a run for her money.

After settling Remus into the guest bedroom, which was right down the hallway past Harry's room, they had what was suppose to be dinner with Dumbledore. James had bought many Butterbeers and sweets for the occasion much to Lily's disapproval. As James told her though, Harry only joins the Order once in his life, and they wouldn't be doing this again for a while. Harry let himself enjoy the evening with his many guardians, and by the time it was over, he was exhausted. The moment Dumbledore left, he passed out right on the couch, where no one disturbed him the rest of the night. A very enjoyable night filled with no dreams of death.

End Note: So, I guess it'll be a while until my next chapter, I just don't know. I liked the idea of Remus moving in, so I decided that he would. I understand that I've done some fluff again, and I'm sorry to those of you who hate fluff, because I love it.