Chapter Twenty
The little family walked out of the cupboard and ran right into Petunia, who wrung her hands nervously.
"C-can we talk?" she asked, "Vernon - he wants to apologize."
"All right," said Remus, walking by as she waved them into the living room.
This better be good signed Sirius, or might just do what you said, and hex him into a cockroach…...or worse
Remus waved him to the couch with a grin. And I will let you. Hell, I might HELP you.
Harry looked at their moving hands curiously.
"We'll tell you later, pup," said Sirius as {etunia entered the room, quickly followed by a clearly sulking Vernon. Harry nodded and turned toward his uncle.
Vernon sat in his normal seat, Petunia beside him. For a few minutes, he sat there sulking and staring at them, until Sirius cleared his throat and Petunia glared and poked him sharply.
Vernon grunted, but quickly opened his mouth at another poke from Petunia, "I'm sorry," he mumbled.
"And?" asked Sirius.
Vernon's face purpled, but he subsided as Petunia glared at him, "I'm sorry for what I did, and I promise I'll leave the- the boy alone."
Sirius looked at Remus what do you think? He signed.
Passable, signed Remus, I believe he will keep his promise….for now. At least until he thinks he can get away with it.
I agree, replied Sirius, so what, we wait and get Potter Island ready just in case?
Exactly, signed Remus, we need to start showing Harry anyway.
Sirius nodded and turned to the nervous Dursleys, "all right, as long as you keep your word, we will stay."
Petunia sighed in relief while Vernon sulked.
"But," said Remus, "one more slip, and we'll disappear faster than you can say 'magic'!"
Vernon flinched at that and seemed to sag.
Petunia just nodded.
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The next Friday, Harry bounced into the trunk, "are we going yet?" he asked excitedly.
Sirius grinned and ruffled his hair, "not quite yet, pup. Let's get you a snack first and let Moony finish up."
Harry grinned, "OK. What's for snack?"
"We have some apples and graham crackers," Sirius said, throwing his arm around Harry's shoulder and leading him toward the kitchen, "and I do believe there's a candy bar with your name on it."
Harry smiled widely, "yes!"
…
Harry and Sirius were just finishing when Remus walked in, "everybody ready?" he asked.
"I am!," yelled Harry, jumping up as he crammed the last bit of cracker in his mouth.
Remus smiled and ruffled Harry's hair, "all right cub, let's go into the living room. There's more room for the portkey there."
Harry's face brightened, "one of Mum's books talked about portkeys. It said how you have to act like you're walking or you'll fall."
"That's true," said Sirius.
"Are we ready?" asked Remus.
Both Sirius and Harry nodded.
"OK Harry, you only need to put your finger on the portkey." said Remus, holding out a short rope.
Harry tentatively put his finger on the rope, watching as Sirius did the same.
"Ready?" Sirius asked, at Harry's nod, he said, "Potter Island!"
Harry stared wide-eyed at the colors that passed by. Almost too late, he remembered to start walking. Not long after, he felt his feet hit solid ground and his balance wobbled, but Sirius' arm kept him upright. Once he'd regained his balance, he looked up only to gape in shock at the HUGE set of double doors that were in front of him.
Sirius smiled as the doors opened and he led Harry into the house.
Remus grinned at Harry's shock, "Welcome to Potter Island," he said as he and Sirius led Harry through the large doors.
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A\N; Sorry for the long wait and the short chapter. I just wanted to get this out to let you all know I haven't abandoned this story. Thanks to everyone who followed, favorited, and reviewed.
Kiani Skyrider
