Chapter 28
Discussions and Understanding

Jamie walked down to the bottom floor of Grimmauld Place and walked into the living room. It looked like the meeting had gotten over, because a few of the Order Members were sitting in the living room talking to Jane, Joseph and the others.

"Oh, Jamie, there you are," Harry said, "We were wondering where you were."

"I was seeing how Romeo was doing," Jamie said, "So, the Order meeting is over?"

"Not quite," Harry said, "We are taking a break."

"Oh, good," Jamie said, "Because I wanted to talk to you about something."

"Oh, okay, sweetie," Harry said.

"Er... in private?" Jamie asked.

"Oh, of course," Harry said, "We can go into the dining room. It is empty right now."

Jamie smiled and followed her father into the dining room. Harry closed the door, locked it, and looked at Jamie.

"Well, I am glad to see that you aren't angry at me for letting Romeo stay here for a while," Harry said, "It looks like you have become good friends with him."

"What?" Jamie said.

He knows, a voice in Jamie's mind said.

"Well, you used to always tell me how you weren't looking forward going to Hogwarts each year," said Harry, "Because it meant more... bullying from Romeo... I guess you could say."

"Oh," Jamie said, sighing deeply, "Yeah, uh, Dad. I wanted to talk to you about that."

"About the bullying?" Harry asked.

"No, about Romeo," said Jamie, "There is a reason we are able to talk to each other now."

"Oh, really?" Harry said.

"Yeah," Jamie said, "Romeo... he, er... saved my life."

"He what?" Harry asked.

"I was riding my broom after Quidditch Practice one day," Jamie said, "And I lost control and crashed the broom. Next thing I knew, I was up in the Hospital Wing. Romeo had visited me and said that he saw me crash. He told me he was the one who brought me up to the Hospital Wing."

"Really?" Harry said, "Well, then I guess I should thank him."

"There is more," Jamie said.

"Oh," Harry said.

"Dad, you might want to sit down," Jamie said.

"Oh... okay," said Harry, though he looked unsure about this. But he sat down in a chair anyway.

"Well," Jamie said, "The day he visited me in the Hospital wing, we got to talking. My opinion about him changed that day. And... well, he kind of surprised me. He asked me out on a date. And I... I said yes."

"You went on a date with Romeo?" Harry said, "Is that what you wanted to tell me."

"I am not finished," Jamie said, "We went on more then one date. He and I uh... are a couple."

Silence filled the room and Harry just stared at his daughter. Jamie looked at her feet, expecting the worst from her father.

"So," Harry finally spoke up, "So... Romeo is your... your boyfriend?"

Jamie nodded, but said nothing.

"Well that explains alot," Harry said, "You seemed rather close to him when you got off the train a couple of days ago."

"Are you mad?" Jamie asked.

"I am not mad, no," Harry said, "Shocked... but not mad."

"So you're not mad that I am going out with the son of Draco Malfoy?" Jamie asked.

"Jamie," Harry said, "Just because I never liked Draco Malfoy, doesn't mean I am not going to like his son. Romeo is a fine young man. He seems like he is nothing like his father."

"Heh," Jamie shrugged, "And here I was thinking that you were going to be mad. I grew up believing the whole Malfoy Family was scum, based on the stories you told me. I never dreamed I would fall in love with one."

"So you do love him?" Harry asked.

"Well... yeah," Jamie said, "I guess I do."

"And does he love you?" Harry asked.

Jamie smiled and nodded.

"Well, I am happy for you," said Harry, "But you know that this means I am going to have to talk to him."

Jamie rolled her eyes. "Fine... just don't... just don't scare him," she said.

"Scare him?" Harry asked, almost laughing.

"You are hunting down his father," Jamie said, "He has been staying up in our guest room because he is afraid that the Order wants to talk to him. He knows nothing about where his father his, Dad."

"I won't ask him anything like that, Jamie," said Harry, "I promise."

"Fine, let's go," Jamie said.

Harry unlocked the door and walked out of the room with Jamie.

"Oh, Harry, there you are," Tonks said, "We are almost ready to continue the meeting."

"I have something to do," Harry said, "Then we will be back down."

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Tonks asked, "I mean... do you think they are ready for this? Because, you know, I don't think he is ready for it. You know who I am talking about."

"I am sure they are ready," Harry said, "Now if you excuse me, I need to talk to Romeo. If we are lucky, he might come downstairs."

"I hope so," said Tonks, "Poor boy. He has been cooped up in that room since he has been here."

"And I think I know why," Harry said, "We will be back down in a little bit, Tonks. Come on, Jamie."

Harry and Jamie walked up the stairs. As they walked up to the second floor, Jamie looked at her father.

"Dad?" she asked, "What was Tonks talking about? Who is ready for what?"

"I will tell you later," Harry said, "Right now, we should talk to Romeo."

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Harry and Jamie made their way to Romeo's room. Harry knocked on the door and spoke up.

"Romeo?" Harry said, "This is Harry. Can I talk to you?"

"I don't feel like talking," Romeo said from inside the room.

"Romeo, it is okay," Jamie said, "I am here as well."

After a few seconds, Romeo said, "Fine... fine, come on in."

Jamie opened the door and she walked in with her father.

"Look, Mr. Potter," Romeo said, "Like I already told Jamie, I --"

"I am not here to talk to you about your father, Romeo," Harry said.

Romeo looked from Harry to Jamie.

"I had an interesting little talk with Jamie just a little bit ago," Harry said, "She told me that you saved her life in September."

"What? Oh... yeah, I did," Romeo said.

"She also told me that you two are dating," Harry said.

"She did, did she?" Romeo said, looking at Jamie.

"Yes," said Harry, "And I will assure you that I am not mad. I am actually happy."

"Really," Romeo said, a big grin appearing on his face.

"No matter what you have heard, Romeo," Harry said, "I do not hate you. If you do not want to be questioned about your father, I understand that. I understand how rough life is for you. But I want you to know that just because you are your father's son, doesn't mean I am going to hate you. Your father and I have had a rough past, and now I need to settle it. But, let me assure you, Romeo, you have nothing to do with what is going on between me and your father."

"I understand, sir," Romeo said.

"I also want you to know that I am not mad that you are going out with my daughter, Romeo," Harry said, "It is shocking, yes. But if she wants to go out with you, I am not going to argue." Harry looked at his daughter. "She is of age and she should be able to make her own choices."

"Oh, thank you, Dad," Jamie said, hugging her father.

"Now, Romeo," said Harry, "I am about to ask you something and I don't want you to over-react."

Romeo just nodded.

"Would you please come on downstairs?" Harry said, "The Order and I have invited Jamie, Jane and Joseph to come down to a meeting, since they are of age, and we would like you to come down as well. Since you are of age, we want you to know what is going on. You might even learn a little more about your father."

"And you won't ask me anything about my father?" Romeo said.

"Unless you wish it, no," Harry said.

Romeo sighed deeply and looked at Jamie. Jamie smiled at him, and he looked back at Harry.

"Let me get ready," Romeo said, "And I will be down in a few minutes."

"Great," Harry said, "See you downstairs."

Romeo smiled.

Jamie kissed Romeo on the cheek and walked out of the room with her father.

"You didn't tell me I would be able to attend a meeting," Jamie said.

"No, no I did not," Harry said.

"And why not?" Jamie asked.

"I guess I wanted it to be a surprise," said Harry. He laughed at the look on Jamie's face and said, "You will understand in a few minutes. Let's go downstairs."

Jamie nodded and walked down the stairs with her father. What was going to happen? Was there something her father wanted her to know about this situation the world was in? Was the Order worried about more then just the two new members from the Ministry? Jamie's mind was racing as she continued down the stairs with her father.

This chapter was just about Harry finding out and his reaction. I hope it wasn't too soft, too cheesy, of a reaction... but if it was, I am sorry!

Next chapter will have some surprises! Feedback Please!