Bonjour my darlings! Next chapter is up! Cheer! And I am so glad you all lurve my story so much! But I need, need, need! BETA! I got an offer but the email link was busted. So please, if someone could help me out here and give me your full email address I would love you forever and praise you at the beginning of every chapter! First thing I'd like to say is to some one who wrote a review to me under the alias of "a livid fanfiction reader" this is nothing bashing so please, please, please read this.
I feel terrible that I offended you so much, truth be told is that what this person said really hurt me and made a lesbian friend of mine who was reading over my shoulder cry. So obviously I was pissed off, and as for insulting entire countries? That's not at all what I meant at all! I have a lot of British friends and plan on moving there when I'm old enough. I've simply noticed that some words over in England and other European countries spell certain words differently than in America, I didn't want to say they misspelled it and find out they were spelling it how they were taught. I didn't put it was slash in the summary because I wasn't sure at first and people requested it and I never got around to changing it, I'm getting to that now. I'm terribly sorry that I offended you so much and truly apologize. No joke.
FairyQuilan: Well, judging by what Harry looks like I wouldn't be surprised if someone got lusty. And I had to use Tolkien's elfish. I suck at making languages up. Not to mention I think it rocks too.
Fanfictionfreak: As for my terrible grammar and spelling. Would you be willing to fill my BETA slot? Flutters eyelashes and grins
Jarno: Oh! I feel so accomplished! I'm glad you're willing to be open-minded. But now I'm worried I wont live up to everyone's expectations and fail in extreme shamefulness.
critic unknown: Hell yeah! I like your argument! And as for if there's going to be a sex scene between Remus and Harry… Well they probably will… Ehem. But I'll probably just have them snogging and getting all hot and bothered then cut to the next morning with them asleep in bed. Then most likely write the sex scene and post the link to it in my profile if people want to see it.
Xurtan: Oh… Having Sirius walking in on them snogging. Interesting way to find out… Hm. And a lovely image as well. And this pairing is so rare isn't it?
Now on with the story!
Disclaimer: Hey! GUESS WHAT! I'm actually J.K. Rowling disguised as a 14-year-old girl from San Diego. I wanted to do something different and so voila! Want to know another secret? That was all a lie. You are no doubt shocked beyond belief.
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The magical grandfather clock ticked away against the wall besides them as Harry wrung his hands nervously and Remus watched him as he sipped tea. Remus cocked his head a bit, Harry seemed so incredibly nervous. Remus smiled, Harry looked so adorable when he was worried. After a quick mental slap for previous thoughts Remus set his tea down and locked his golden eyes with Harry's own startling green ones.
"Are you ok?" He asked softly. Harry gave a small half smile and nodded.
"Yeah. I'm fine… I'm just nervous…" The black haired teen replied. Remus nodded in understanding. It was expected. Sirius had gone to the other room to fire call Albus and ask for a meeting. They were going to introduce him to Harry.
"Don't worry. Albus isn't a mean or judgmental man, he's actually extremely understanding. He won't dislike you, after all… He's missed you greatly as well." Remus reassured with a wry grin. Harry looked up from his lap with a surprised look on his delicate features.
"He's missed me too?" Remus nodded. "Wow… More people missed me than I thought…" Harry murmured eyes averting and a light blush gracing his cheeks. Remus studied his face quietly and answered the question he could tell Harry was thinking.
"You don't have to feel guilty for not letting yourself be known sooner. It may be true that many people were devastated at the news of your death, but how were you to know any of this? You didn't even know that people thought you were dead. You shouldn't have the mindset that you did anything wrong at all. You're not a burden Harry… You're a gift." Remus said with his usual soft and soothing voice. Harry loved that voice; it was so strong and steady. At the same time though it was so relaxing and sweet. At this voice and these kind, soothing words Harry felt himself relax and melt into the large, overstuffed couch. His legs came up to rest nest to him, bent at the knees. He smiled at his company and starred at him fondly.
"You're even better than I imagined…" Harry whispered to himself absentmindedly. Remus raised an eyebrow and tilted his head.
"I'm sorry, didn't catch that. What did you say?" He asked, causing Harry to snap from his trance to realize what he had just said. He blushed and looked back to his lap quickly.
"Nothing." Harry replied quickly. Remus frowned a bit, he had said it too quickly, something was up. He was about to say something when Sirius came back in.
"Well, the headmaster says that we can come in now. Are you ready?" He said as he entered with a grin. Harry smiled back and stood up. Remus did the same.
"I'm ready. But how are we going to get there? You know, without anyone seeing me." Sirius grinned wider and held up the same cloak he had used to spy on Hermionie that one day.
"Under this of course!" He tossed him the cloak and Harry put it on, dissapering
instantly. "Just follow me and Moony." Sirius informed invisible Harry as him and Remus walked through the corridors of Hogwarts to the headmaster's office. Harry did just that as he gawked at the massive stonewalls and intricate paintings all over them. Every once in a while they would pass a student, or teacher or even a ghost and Harry was fascinated. He grinned when he saw Hermionie walk by talking to the red headed girl she was with the faithful day they met and a taller red headed boy Harry presumed was the boy Hermionie had mentioned. His name was Ron and Hermionie had accidentally let it out one day to Harry and Alice that she fancied him. Alice had then decided to give her several flirting tips. Tips like being casual and cool around them, trying to talk about some things they like and try to show an interest to learn about these things. Lastly were the simple classics, like smile and innuendoes here and there, and the hair flip while you're talking to him. As the three teens passed Hermionie flipped some of her light brown hair from her face and smiled at something Ron was saying. Harry silently chuckled.
'Oh, good girl Hermionie…' He thought as they came to a large stone gargoyle. Sirius put his hands out to the gargoyle and spoke.
"Fizzing Wizzbees." He said clearly, causing the Gargoyle to jump aside for them to pass. They headed up the stairs and to a large wooden door. Remus was about to ask when an old voice came from inside.
"Come on in Remus, you too Sirius." The voice said, the two men shared a look and walked through the door, Harry following under the cloak. At the desk was Bumblebee with a tired smile on his face and a brilliant phoenix on a perch behind him. "Take a seat, would you like some tea? A lemon drop perhaps?" Both men politely declined and sat. "Very well than, moving on. What was it you wanted to talk to me about?" He asked kindly, popping a yellow candy into his mouth. Before Sirius could say what he opened his mouth to say Fawks let out a beautiful trill and flew off his perch. They watched in surprise as he flew over to the invisible form of Harry Potter and perched on his shoulder, rubbing his head against his cheek affectionately. Remus and Sirius, Harry and Remus were surprised at two things. One was that Fawks could obviously see Harry and two was that he was being so affectionate to Harry. Albus was merely surprised at the fact that his pet phoenix was perched on thin air.
"Well…. That's what we wanted to talk to you about." Sirius started when he had turned back to the elderly man. "Recently I met a wizard boy who had been living with elves in the forbidden forest since he was three. After talking to him he's decided he wants to be re-introduce to the wizarding world. He doesn't want any press field days so he wants to only meet a few people for now. So far the only people who know about him are Remus and I. And a 7th year named Hermionie Granger; She was the first one to meet him. And now you'll know too." Albus starred at his levitating phoenix and nodded. Sirius looked at him too and spoke. "There's another thing Albus… It's going to be quite a shock of who the boy is… you can take the cloak off now Harry." Albus' eyes widened, Harry? He couldn't mean who he thought he meant. Be fore he could deny it any longer the invisibility cloak fell away, causing Fawks to fly back to his perch and a tall boy to appear before him. It was obvious that this boy had been raised by elves; he looked every bit elfish except the ears and aura. What stood out about him were his eyes though. They were so vivid and so purely green it was breathtaking. Albus was assaulted with memories of a fiery red headed Griffindor he had grown to love like a daughter. The boy's messy hair causing memories of her eventual husband that he had also grown so incredibly fond of. If there was any doubt left in his mind it was diminished at the faint lightning bolt scar that was nearly hidden by the boy's bangs.
"It can't be…" He whispered finally, tears coming to his lightly twinkling blue eyes. "Harry?" He asked as he stood and walked closer to the boy slowly. His old worn face broke into a smile. The smile was soft and small but it held so much joy and laughter it was almost inconceivable. Albus walked forward and hugged the long lost boy he had thought of as practically a grandson. Harry hugged him back, realizing that he would be getting hugged a lot; mostly by people he couldn't remember so he should go with it.
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Albus stood at his window looking out at the student dotted school grounds with a serene smile and tear streaked face. Harry, Sirius, and Remus had left a bit ago after they had all talked. Albus had been filled in more about Harry's story and he agreed to let Harry stay in the castle for as long as he wanted. He had given him his own room next to Remus and Sirius' that had a bathroom, kitchen and common room so he wouldn't have to leave for every little thing and could stay hidden. Sirius was also going to give him the marauders map and invisibility cloak for when he did have to leave. Albus' twinkling eyes wandered to the forbidden forest and he remembered Hagrid's words from six years ago.
"Funny that' 'e's been so near by all these years." Albus chuckled to himself. How true that statement was, if only they had known… That didn't matter, Harry was here and everything was ok. Fawks flew over and perched on the windowsill, nudging Albus' cheek with his beak. Albus looked at him with a smile and pet his smooth feathers.
"All better Fawks. Everything is all better now…" He said before looking back to his students as they wandered and played on the grounds below.
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