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Chapter Three: Number Twelve Grimmauld Place
Harry and the Resurrected Apparate into 12 Grimmauld Place, the former Headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix. They have been anxiously expected for some time it looks like. The House-Elves, Kreacher and Dobby, have made quite a feast for the Golden Trio and Resurrected. The woman standing on the doorway is none other than Ginny Potter (née Weasley). She cannot believe her eyes. She had are received Harry's Patronus explaining the situation, but she had been very reluctant to believe it. Now that the proof is staring her in the face though, she is absolutely astonished.
Ginny breaks from her reverie and rounds on Percy, shouting at him Molly Weasley style then hugging him fiercely. She then turns on Sirius, slapping him hard across the face and berating him for putting himself in danger, dying, and leaving Harry devastated. She next visits her wrath on Tonks, chastising her for not staying home and leaving Teddy an orphan. She calms down after getting that out of her system and greets them enthusiastically. The others back away from her, but she merely smiles and tells them how delighted she is that they are back. Harry then pulls her away from the crowd.
He first introduces Ginny to Madelyne, then calls Lucy over to meet her younger sister. "Ginny, I'd like you to meet you're older sister, Lucy Weasley."
The two Weasley women embrace tearfully. They both need this right now, the love and support of a sibling. Percy and Ron come over and wrap their arms around their sisters. It is an emotional moment. They cannot wait until the whole family is together. The Weasley family will be whole and complete for the first time ever, and they can't wait for that. They take a moment before collecting themselves and going back to everyone else.
Harry then brings Ginny over to James and Lily. "Mum, Dad, this is my wife Ginny. Ginny, these are my parents, James and Lily Potter."
Lily smiles and shakes hands with Ginny, "Its very nice to meet you, Ginny."
"You too, Mrs. Potter."
"Please call me Lily, dear. You are Mrs. Potter too after all. It will be less confusing this way, don't you think?"
Ginny gives a small laugh in return. She holds out her hand for James to shake, but is instead engulfed in a hug. "Its nice to meet you too, Mr. Potter."
"James, my dear girl, please do call me James. Anytime I'm called Mr. Potter I think that I've been up to no good and dear old Professor McGonagall has caught me."
Everyone laughs at this, especially Sirius and Remus. The laughter quickly dissipates when a several little heads pop into the doorway to the dining room. The room goes completely silent as the Resurrected catch site of the children.
Ginny calls out to them, "Its alright. Come on in and greet out guests."
Four little two year old bodies toddle into the room, while a boy of about seven stays frozen where he is. A small boy runs to Ginny and latches on to her leg. Another small boy runs to Harry and is scooped up. These little boys are quite interesting. They are identical twins and miniature versions of Harry, but they do not have the same eye color. The boy attached to Ginny's leg had her warm brown eyes. The boy in Harry's arms has his striking green eyes, which Harry inherited from Lily. A little girl runs to Ron and is picked up immediately. She is Ron in miniature, with bright red hair and blue eyes. Another little boy latches on to Harry's leg. This little boy is blonde with blue eyes, and clearly not brother to the boys or the girl. All four children are looking at the Resurrected in fear, while the Resurrected stare at them in shock.
They are about to get even more of a shock. Ginny leaves the dining room with her young son still sticking close by her side, and Hermione follows her out. When they return, there are even more little ones for the Resurrected to gawk over. Each woman comes back with a baby in her arms. Ginny has a baby girl in her arms, who is her little clone with red hair and brown eyes. Hermione has a baby boy in her arms, with bushy brown hair and brown eyes. The two women sit down at the table with the infants. The Resurrected are brought out of their stunned stupors.
Sirius says in an excited whisper, "Are those your children?!"
The Golden Trio and Ginny nod happily in confirmation. The Resurrected don't even wait to hear the children's names. They go and pick up a child to hold and fawn over.
James takes the baby girl from Ginny and rocks her in his arms. Lily takes the little blonde girl off of Harry's leg. Sirius takes the little boy from Ginny's leg. Percy snatches up the little redheaded girl from Ron. Rose takes the baby boy off Hermione. Lucy even gets in on the action, she is right next to Percy when he sits down with the little girl. Albus goes around and cheerfully greets and affectionately fawns over each child. All of the children are most amused by him and his long, white beard. Severus even has a genuine smile on his face. They look like they could not be any happier than seeing these lovely children.
Ron sneaks out of the room to use the Floo Network to call his parents and siblings and get the whole Weasley family to come to 12 Grimmauld Place. He is gone long enough that everyone has noticed his absence. Ron then distracts by starting to introduce the children.
He takes the little redhead from Percy, "This is Hermione and I's daughter, Rose Hermione Wealsey." Rose Granger snatches up little Rose Weasley from her father, only to have Hermione take the baby boy from her. Hermione picks up the introductions, This is our son, Hugo Arthur Weasley." Her sister takes Hugo back as soon as she is finished, glaring at her older sister. Hermione shakes her head fondly and sits down.
Ginny picks up where she left off and starts to introduce the other children to the Resurrected.
He picks up the twin boy with Ginny's eyes from Sirius. "I'd like you all to meet Harry and I's son, James Sirius Potter. James Sirius Potter, I'd like you to meet James Potter and Sirius Black." James smiles gratefully at Harry but does not move, not wanting to relinquish the baby. Sirius takes James Sirius back and sits down with him next to James. James Sirius is now very excited, having always idolized his prankster grandfather and his "Uncle Sirius". He crawls into James's lap. The two Marauders are delighted at the little boy's enthusiasm for them.
James is less delighted when his daughter-in-law takes the baby from him. "This is our daughter, Lily Luna Potter. Lily Luna Potter, meet Lily Potter." Lily reaches out to take Lily Luna, but she keeps the blonde little boy in her lap. James is pouting, and gets a hug from James Sirius to cheer him up. This does the trick nicely, and he hugs his grandson back. Ginny sits back down and Harry gets up.
He gestures to the blonde little boy, "This is Evan Harry Dursley, the Muggle-born wizard son of my cousin, Dudley Dursley. He is visiting for a couple weeks of the summer holiday." Lily looks shocked and sad at this. She knows that Vernon and Petunia Dursley would never stand to have a witch or wizard in their family. She can only imagine how they have treated this poor boy. Harry ignores Lily and continues the introduction of the last child.
He indicates the little boy in his arms. "This is Ginny and I's other son and James Sirius's twin brother, Albus Severus Potter. Albus Severus, meet Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape."
Albus hugs Harry, clearly touched by the little boy's name. Severus looks shocked, as does everyone else, but his expression softens and he reaches out his hands for the boy. Harry hands Albus Severus to Severus. Severus smiles down at the child in his arms and sits back down in his seat. He has secretly always hoped to be a father and have a child of his own. When he was a young man, he had hoped that he would marry Lily and that she would be the mother of that child. Now, he knows that will never happen, but he looks over at Madelyne and he wonders if there might still be a chance for him to be happy. Lily smiles at his expression, and remembers her plan.
Harry walks to the doorway, where the little seven year old boy is still standing all alone. He takes the boy gently by the hand, "This is my godson, Teddy Remus Lupin. Teddy, I'd like you to meet your parents, Remus and Nymphadora Lupin."
Remus and Tonks look at the little boy with tears of joy in their eyes. This is their sweet little boy, who they have missed so much. Teddy has tears of joy in his eyes too, looking up at the parents he always wanted to meet. Remus picks up Teddy and holds him tight, letting the boy cry on his shoulder. Tonks hugs them both, and kisses her son on the cheek. The three of them stay like that for several silent moments.
The other children are given back to their parents. Then there is lots of clapping and cheering for the reunion of Remus, Tonks, and Teddy. The three smile at the cheers of their dear friends. They are thankful for the love and support. Remus and Tonks give Harry a grateful look, seeing what a wonderful godfather he has been to their son. The emotions are running extremely high right now for all of them.
To take the attention off of their private moment, Ron stands up, "Alright everyone, I have an announcement to make. I have contacted my parents. They will be getting a hold of and gathering everyone. The entire Weasley Family will all be here tomorrow."