Daddy's Little Princess

Harry

Invitatio ad ordinem

''Looks like she is starting the terrible twos a week early.'' He said pointing at the little girl. Ginny groaned.

''Mum warned me about that, saying that my well behaving daughter would change into a little minx soon.''

''Most likely, yes. I remember Rosie being two, don't get me wrong, I love her dearly, but that time I was close to giving up.'' He shuddered a bit when he remembered the very loud temper tantrums and flying toys, he had to avoid.

''You must have spent a lot of time with her then, do you have any more siblings?''

He watched the two for a second, before answering.

''No, only me and Rosie and yes if I wasn't locked up because of training or learning, I was with her.'' He had been the over-protective brother from day one. ''So what is your theory?''

''My theory?'' She looked questionably back at him.

''Mmh, why Ron never told you about Rose, why there is this big age difference between me and my sister.'' Before she had a chance to answer, he was pierced by two big chocolate brown eyes.

''Sissy?'' Her small voice sounded almost- hopeful?

He nodded. ''Rosie is my sister.'' He said proudly.

She said up straighter on her mother's lap.

''Rosie your sissy, not baby?'' He was taken aback for a second.

''Yes, I don't have a child.'' He smiled amused at the little girl who happily clapped her hands and hopped down and toddled over to him.

''Up!'' She demanded and put her arms up to underline her request. He smiled at Ginny and bend down a little to pick the girl up, who had started to fist her hands every few seconds. She moved a little in his lap till she felt comfy and looked up at him, grinning goofily.

''Gwen be your baby. You be Gwen's Daddy.'' She bobbed her head and he couldn't stop his chuckles. But seeing the terrified look in Ginny's eyes, he tried his best to make Gwen understand that it wouldn't be like that immediately.

''It's not that easy, Princess. Something like that needs lots and lots of time.''

''How long?'' Doe eyes looked helplessly at him.

''You have to be at least three years old.'' He showed her three fingers, so she could understand it better.

''Mummy? How old Gwen?''

Ginny answered at once, grasping onto the offered help.

''You are only one.'' Well almost two, that was a bit mean.

She shook her little head, one lonely tear escaping. He quickly wiped it away with his thumb.

''It's time for bed. Honey, you are tired. She slept in late and took a nap, but still.'' Ginny got up and took her daughter from him.

''We talk again tomorrow?'' He asked, trying to sound calmly and not so eager.

''Yes, I think I would like that.'' Smiling at the yes he got, he escorted her to the fireplace.

''Thanks for the entertaining evening, Miss Weasley, I'll look forward to the next meeting.'' He fell back into the official mannerism to give him security, he gave her a hand kiss but this time he let his lips barely touch her skin.

''Same here. Good night.'' She looked at her daughter and wanting to see her eyes again he spoke up once more.

''Goodnight, sweet dreams.'' She smiled at him and left, with Gwen tugged safely in her arms. He sighed and turned around, walking over to his family.

The three marauders sat at a table, Sirius was just dealing out cards and Remus refilled their glasses.

''Hey, having fun so far?'' His father asked him.

''Yes, definitely.'' He looked back to the Floo for a moment.

''Has your lady-friend left already?'' Sirius snickered and Remus eyes widened.

''Is she the one who got the pleasure of having chocolate pudding, while I your poor almost godfather had to go without?''

''Poor Remus, but the answer is yes. Dad? Can we talk about the meeting tomorrow?''

''Sure, do you want me to hold it?'' He shook his head and sat down.

''No, that's not it. I was wondering if we could invite Ginny as well.''

''Why? She is only sixteen.'' Sirius said.

''She'll turn seventeen in just a few weeks and I think it would only be fair, her parents and her brothers along with the spouses are part of this.''

''It would probably be best if she gets information straight from us, so she knows when to keep quiet. Ignorance is not always bliss.''

''Good, I agree with Remus, Sirius, what about you?''

His godfather looked at him for quite some time, before he nodded.

''I'll let Arthur know in the morning.'' His father grabbed a handful of peanuts. ''You're joining us for a few rounds, right?''

''What's the blind?''

''We're on twenty now.'' He hummed and took out his bottomless purse.

He groaned when he drank the awfully tasting hangover-potion the next morning. Waiting for a minute he let the liquid make it's way through his bloodstream, clearing his head and relieving his stomach. He showered and dressed and after a hearty breakfast he was as sober as before the party.

He and his parents were the first in the room and set it up with a warded area for the kids in one corner and a potion station on the other side.

One by one people trickled into the room, he smiled secretly when he caught a flash of golden-red and once everyone was there he stood up and began the meeting.

''Okay, guys, lets keep this short. We will discuss today's plans, the train leaves at eleven and, yes Alastor?'' The old warrior was shooting daggers at Ginny, a fact he didn't like one bit.

''Who is the newbie and why is she here?'' He grumbled and everyone looked at her, he could see her fidgeting in her seat slightly.

''Miss Weasley is here on my personal invitation, Alastor.'' His father answered calmly.

''Isn't she a bit young? Since when do we take kids in?'' He turned from her to James.

His patience snapped.

''Enough, unless you need a magical ear to go along with your eye, you heard my father. Miss Weasley is here and she will stay here. She has the right to get the same information as her family, her parents and her brothers along with her sister-in-laws are members. Like every mother with a child under seven she will not partake in any missions or attacks.''

He stopped to take a breath and turn over a piece of parchment.

''Looks to me like Miss Weasley has a question.'' His godfather said smirking at her. His own eyes locked on her. ''Ginny?''

''It's just that, I mean weren't you just yesterday fighting in Wales, all nine of you.'' Her voice was quiet, but steady and he felt proud for some reason.

Tonks laughed warmly. ''She is smart, I like her already.''

''Maybe, but she still has to learn a lot, she jumps to conclusions way to quickly.'' Frank interjected.

''What you saw, was us entering the hall together, that doesn't equal us fighting together.'' He explained.

''But you all looked like you just came from the battlefield.'' He cheered inwardly, little minx didn't back down.

Neville gave a short humourless laugh. ''You clearly never saw someone return from a battlefield. We came from the hospital wing, where these talented ladies put us together again.'' Harry wrapped it up. ''So you see, the rule for mothers work even for Lily and Tonks. No exceptions.''

He looked down on his notes and listened to the starting murmurs till he had enough.

''If you have a problem with me leading this meeting or my decision, grow a pair of balls and tell so upfront, don't whisper like a scared toddler in your neighbours ears.'' The murmurs stopped and many heads nodded. He bit back a groan, when one brainless idiot stood up.

''Yes, Mr. McLaggen?''

''I think you are to full of yourself, you shouldn't be our leader.''

''Oh please, you are only sore that Harry didn't let you play for the house-team.'' Ron snapped and he wanted to applaud at that. He forced himself to stay calm.

''It is your right to think like that, we will settle this after the train has safely arrived in London. So, let's not waste anymore time. Since many high risk families are already setting up their quarters here, the train will be shorter than last year. The shorter, the better to protect. To confuse the Death Eaters, if they will attack, we will charm the end of the train.''

His mother continued.

''I will along with Filius wave glamour charms, that will make them believe the train is as long as ever. They will hold till London, you have my word, no spell can undo them, unless I do the counter spell.''

''Every carriage we can spare will give us ten minutes. That way we can reduce the travel time and the danger. Sirius will be with the train driver up front. Remus will be in London on a lockout. I want Bill and Charlie at the train station along with Hagrid, make sure the boarding goes smoothly and quick. Fred, George you will deal with the snack trolley, keep the kids well fed and happy. We don't need them scared. Ron, Hermione you will patrol the corridors. Your last day as Head Students. Molly, Arthur, Lily, Alice you will walk around the castle, break up any fights that might come up. We have a big supply of hangover potion, you might need it, after last night, since on of the Ravenclaws spiked the punch. Tonks you will stay in the great hall, oversee the breakfast. Look for anything unusual. You know the families I speak of. Neville, you and I will stay in the last carriage, if they want to come aboard, it will be there. Kingsley, Frank, take ten volunteers you will be on brooms making sure the road is unblocked.''

Everyone nodded at him when he gave out the tasks. Angelina, Alicia, Katie and Oliver signed up for the flying squad.

''Alastor, what did Dumbledore ordered you to do?'' They had a meeting shortly before this one.

''He wants me to overlook the boarding, that's it, he doesn't believe in an attack.'' Once again murmurs broke out.

''Fine, you will do as he said and be on call. The chance for an attack is fifty-fifty. We won't take any chances, especially not since these are innocent kids.'' He said with conviction, he wouldn't stand for it.

''Last but not least, before you go, make a stop at the potion station over there.'' He pointed to his right.

''Alice will look through your first aid potion kit, to make sure you they are up to date and replace the ones who are expired. I won't loose one of you, because your Blood-Replenishing Potion is empty. Any questions? Good, go to Alice and then get yourself a hearty breakfast. That is an order.''

The people got up one by one and after going to Alice left.

He closed his file and watched trough his dark bangs how Ron went over to Ginny and the two siblings talked for a while.

Enjoy!