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Chapter 13: The Hidden Life

2 years later

Dani's POV:

I opened my eyes and saw sunlight streaming threw the windows. I sat up and saw my toddler son playing in his crib. He had bright green eyes and jet black hair; just like his father. The only difference was that Matthew didn't have a scar or glasses.

"Mommy," he said as I picked him up.

"Hey, sweetie. How are you?"

He pointed to his stuffed dragon, which immediately flew into his out stretched arms. He giggled and I let a smile seep through my reproachful look.

"I should probably teach you when it's ok to use your powers, shouldn't I?" I asked smiling. He giggled again and leaned his head against me.

"C'mon, let's go get you some breakfast."

"Morning Aunt Narcissa," I said, putting Matthew in his chair.

"Good. How are you two?"

"We're fine."

I started to make Matthew a small bowl of warm oatmeal. I turned around when I heard small hissing noises. I saw a garden snake sitting on the table in front of Matthew. I groaned.

"Matt, please don't talk to snakes while you're at the table," I said firmly. He only giggled, but the snake slithered away as soon as I said it.

"Of all the powers he had to have, he had to get that one," I muttered bitterly.

"It's in his blood; his father has it, your brother has it, and your father has it," Aunt Narcissa said simply.

"Yes, but he can turn invisible, call things with his mind, talk to snakes, blow things up, plus all the powers an ordinary wizard has; it just seems a little much at times," I said exasperatedly.

"I know, but no one said being a mother—with any kind of child—was easy," she said. I nodded giving a weak smile. I looked at Matt; by this time he was completely covered in oatmeal. I wonder how much he actually ate, I thought, shaking my head.

"I'd better go clean him up."

"I'd planned to go to Diagon Alley today. Would you like to come?"

"Would it be safe?" I asked curiously. It would be so great just to go outside…

"I'm sure it is, you've been "dead" for almost three years. No one will suspect who you are," she said thoughtfully.

"Then yes; we'll be ready in about twenty minutes," I said smiling.

Harry's POV:

"Harry, can you bring out another box of Extendable Ears?"

"Sure, Fred," I said as I bent over to pick up the box.

"Where do you want it?"

"Over there by the counter," he said.

"Hey guys; how's everyone?"

"Hey Taylor," I said. Despite being in a coma for a year he still looked the same, except for the fact that he now had a slight limp.

"Fred, George," he continued, "you're mother wants know if you'll be home for dinner."

"Of course; is there anything else going on later?" George asked in an undertone. Taylor nodded once, in case of eaves droppers. The door opened; ending the conversation.

A small, black haired boy ran in; followed by a pale blond woman. The boy looked about two and he had bright green eyes.

"Matthew, please don't run inside; and don't touch anything, we're just looking," the woman said nicely, but firmly. The boy nodded and walked away to go look at the fake wands.

I looked behind me and saw that Taylor had turned invisible. Mrs. Malfoy walked over to the counter.

"Good morning Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley," she said politely. I could only manage to nod. For all I knew she knew what happened to Dani. She and Fred talked for a few minutes.

"Who's this little guy?" asked George cheerfully. He was tossing a small ball to the boy, who was giggling happily.

"He's…family," she said.

"Grandson?" I asked coldly.

"No," she said. "Come along Matthew, we have to go meet you mother." He started to follow Mrs. Malfoy out the door, but George stopped them.

"Here," George said handing the boy the ball.

"What do you say Matthew?" asked Mrs. Malfoy smiling.

"Tank you," he said. They left the shop, the boy now tossing the ball around.

"Did anything about that seem weird to you?" asked Taylor open-mouthed. The twins nodded; I shook my head no.

"That boy looked just like Harry, minus the scar and glasses," said Fred.

"He did?" I asked absent-mindedly.

"Yes!" they all said.

"You don't think…did you two ever…?" asked Taylor weakly and a little embarrassed.

I felt my face grow warm. "Yes, but she would've told me, someone, wouldn't she?"

"I don't know," said Taylor, his head in his hands.

"What's that?" asked Fred, finally noticing the letter in my hands.

"It's a letter from Mrs. Malfoy. She's asked me to come to her house tomorrow at three. She says it's about Dani."

"Do you think you should trust her?" Taylor asked.

"I don't think we can afford not to."

He nodded, "I'm coming with you."

Dani's POV:

"Did you see him? Did you give him the letter?" I asked eagerly that evening.

"Yes, yes, and I believe he'll come," Aunt Narcissa said calmly.

"I hope so," I sighed. "How was he?"

"He seemed fine, needed a shave though. He seemed a little stressed."

"Can't blame him," I muttered. "I'll see you in the morning. I've packed all our things; there won't be a trace that we were here."

"I wouldn't make you leave, but I don't think Lucius or Draco would go along with this."

"I understand. Besides, you've done so much for me already; I don't know how to repay you."

"Your thanks is enough," she said smiling.

"Thank you," I said and headed upstairs to bed.

I had a restless sleep that night. It took me forever to fall asleep, but when I finally fell asleep I awoke to check Matt or just lie awake. I guess I couldn't help it. Tomorrow would be the first time I'd have seen Harry in almost three years. What would he say? Would he accept Matthew? Of course he would, why wouldn't he? But…NO, he will, I told myself.

Harry's POV:

"Ready?" I asked.

"Yeah, there's nothin' else to lose, is there? I mean, if it's a trap at least I'll be able to give 'em a piece of my mind," Taylor said determinedly.

I nodded and knocked on the door. The house was made of stone; it looked like a small castle. A house-elf let us in and led us to a small parlor room, where Mrs. Malfoy was waiting for us. We sat down on a small leather couch opposite her.

"It's nice to see you again Taylor. I had a feeling you'd come," she said pleasantly.

"Why did you call us here?" I asked curtly.

"Yes, I do need to explain, don't I?" she said more to herself then us. "Well, about three years ago Danielle was taken and brought here. She was given a potion that was supposed to make her forget the last four years of her life, but the potion failed. I later found out that she was pregnant. I decided to fake her death in order to keep her and the baby safe. It—"

"Why?" I interrupted. "Why would you do that?"

"Because she would've been killed if I hadn't," she said dignity. "It wasn't hard to hide her. She hadn't told anyone and my husband and son weren't home, which is now a problem. Lucius and Draco are coming home and I highly doubt they'd continue to let me hide her. So, I thought she and the baby could go back to their family now," she finished helplessly.

"Wait, wait," said Taylor shaking his head in disbelief. "Are you saying Dani's alive and Harry's a…I'm an…?"

"Uncle? Yes, and Harry's a father," she said matter-of-factly.

"So the boy in the store yesterday, is my…son?" I asked.

"Yes," she said, a little annoyed now.

I sat there in shock. If what she said was trued then why, why didn't Dani tell me? A thousand questions ran through my mind. I looked at Taylor; his face was a mix of shock, hope, and disbelief.

I looked down ands saw a small snake slither from under the couch. I followed it with my eyes; no longer listening to what Taylor and Mrs. Malfoy were saying. The snake had stopped in the doorway, where a small boy was sitting. The boy was talking to the snake…in Parselmouth.

"Come 'ere snakey," he said in a baby voice. "Come here!"

The snake suddenly lashed out and snapped at the boy's fingers. The boy started crying, and almost immediately a young woman was there comforting him. The woman had pale skin, shoulder-length black hair, and dark eyes. She was holding the boy to her chest, trying to calm him. She didn't seem to notice that anyone else was there.

"What's the matter baby? What happened?" she asked soothingly. The boy started to calm down and pointed to the snake, now hissing violently. "It's ok sweetie; let me see." He held out his hand, she looked it over and kissed it. "Shh, you're ok; the snake just scared you, didn't it?" He nodded and laid his head against her.

"Danielle, why don't you join us?" asked Mrs. Malfoy.

Dani, still comforting her son, numbly sat down on the chair next to Mrs. Malfoy. She looked shocked and surprised. She shifted the boy on her lap.

"I think I'll go get some…tea," said Mrs. Malfoy as she stood and left the room.

"Hi," she said weakly.

"We haven't seen each other in ages and that's all you have to say?" Taylor asked.

She smiled, got up, and sat down between us. "When did you wake up?" she asked giving him a hug.

"I guess about five months after you disappeared. Can I hold him?" She nodded and handed him the boy. Then she turned to look at me.

"Hey," she said.

"Hey." My voice was barely above a whisper. I didn't think; I just did it. I pulled her into the most passionate kiss I'd ever given her.

"Hey, not in front of the kid or me for that mater," said Taylor, a little embarrassed.

Dani pulled away and turned around to glare at her brother. "Oh, shut up," she said, taking her son back.

"What's his name?" I asked, trying to change the subject.

"Matthew," she said.

"Does he have any special powers?" Taylor asked.

"Yes," she sounded a little annoyed, "he's a Parselmouth, and he can turn invisible, call things with his mind, and blow things up. Too many if you ask me."

"You don't sound too happy about that," said Taylor curiously.

"It can be…difficult at times, but he's worth it," she said, kissing the top of Matthew's head.

"Can you hold him?" she asked me.

"Yeah, sure," I said taking him.

"Hey, do you know who I am?" I asked, a little surprised by his answer.

"Daddy," he said cuddling against me.

"There must be a curse in your family that makes the boys look just like their dads," Taylor joked.

Mrs. Malfoy and Dani reentered the room, a trunk levitating behind them. They both looked worried.

"What's the matter?" Taylor asked.

"We have to leave. Mr. Malfoy and Draco will be home soon," Dani said hurriedly.

We stood up and Taylor walked over and grabbed the trunk.

"Thanks," he said to Mrs. Malfoy. She nodded and he Apparated out.

"Thank you so much," said Dani, hugging her.

"Yeah, thanks," I said.

"It was no problem. Now go."

Dani came over and stood next to me.

"Bye, Matthew," Mrs. Malfoy said.

"Buh-bye," he said in his baby voice.

I looked at Dani. She held my hand tightly and nodded. I held Matthew tighter and Apparated us all home.

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