One Month later

The group decided that the best place to corner Umbridge would be the Ministry of magic, and that was darn near impossible to break into. In the month that passed they gathered Remus's things and trace the security measures, get them passes and get the hairs needed for the polyjuice (except for Tonks of course) to break in. Tonks demonstrated powerful magic that she did not even need a wand to do. She Apperated them without effort, performed great telekinetic defensive spells, and was wonderful in charms that protected them from Remus when he transformed.

It worked well until Remus was taken for the Ministry worker that he was impersonating and was arrested for being married to a muggle born. If they didn't have Tonks on their side, they probably would not have made it out at all.

***

Five Months Later

They decided that after all the dead ends Godric Hollow would have the answer. A prospect that left Harry excited ant terrified. Godric Hollow was the best place they could think of to find the missing sword, but he also dreaded to be on the spot were he was made an orphan. He could also sense the darkening mood from Remus; the place obviously haunted him as well. Harry never asked him where he was when his parents died, he never thought to ask him.

"It was a full moon, I had to stay at a safehouse the Order created for me. I did not know till after I recovered what had happened." He answered when Harry plucked up the courage to ask him. Poor Remus if he had seen what happened he would have not believed Sirius capable of the crime he was imprisoned for.

Hermione found the graveyards of Godric Hollow where the Dumbledores and the Potters were buried. They were normal graves except for the engravings,

' Where your treasure is there would your heart be also'**

'The last Enemy that will be destroyed is death' ***

Remus gave a brave face but Harry could tell that the trip was as emotionally draining as it was for him.

"Do you know where they were killed?" he asked so softly that Remus barely heard him. He simply nodded and led them to a small farmhouse in the outskirts of town. The people of Godric Hollow left it as it was as a monument to the Potters. Hermione and Tonks stood back and let Remus and Harry have some privacy.

It was when Remus finally broke down. Harry just held him as he wept for one of his best friends and wife.

"There was nothing you could have done Remus. I think wherever they are they know this."

"I'm sorry Harry. I am the one that should be comforting you. These were your parents your greatest loss..."

"Don't be stupid Remus. He was your family too, you have every right to be upset about dad's death".

On the stone were hand written messages of support for Harry, the only known survivor of the killing curse. Harry could see Remus stiffen and turn around. There at the top of the Hill stood a figure.

"Remus do you think that is Babshot?" Harry whispered to his ex -professor.

"It is quite possible Harry. Go on I will follow you. We can't let our guards down, especially now" Remus whispered back to him.

Harry nodded and followed the old woman to his house where it was a trap. Harry did not see Hermione or Remus, or Tonks come to his rescue. He was bitten by the snake and relieved through Voldemort's eyes the death of his parents and his attempted murder.

When he woke up two days later he was told that Remus had followed as he said he would, Tonks Hermione followed when they heard Remus shout. There was a battle with the snake, Tonks held it firm while Remus killed it. While this was happening Hermione got Harry away with a hovering charm. The locket Hecrux had hung onto him and was draining him of energy so Hermione was forced to burn it off. Remus and Tonks managed to survive unscathed. He could see the fear in Hermione's eyes when she told him how he channeled Voldemort and actually hovered above his bunk laughing like a mad man.

They rested in the forest of Dean for two days until Harry was able to move again with Tonks refusing to leave his side.

****

Harry sat up on the floor of the tent watching Tonks organize their things for their trip to the next location.

"Lilith come here and sit with me" he said worried tone. When she sat down he asked

"Thank you for saving me Lilith. Did you get hurt at all?"

"No Master Harry" was he reply.

"We at least destroyed one other Hecurux. I wish I knew where the sword of Gryffindor is, so I can destroy the locket once and for all."

"Don't worry Master Harry, Hermione and Remus will sort it out. You just lay back and rest" she said pushing him down again and laying next to him and put her head on his heart. He felt his heart beat faster as she laid her head there. His feeling for her has deepened considerably over the months that they have spent together. He felt deep feelings for women before but never what he was told was love. He was so confused at his feelings and was unsure of what to do about them.

The next evening…

Hermione gave Harry a copy of the book "Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore for Harry to read. It outlined many disturbing facts about Dumbledore when he was young

Dumbledore was hungry for power and believed in wizard supremacy,

Was obsessed with the Deathly Hallows and was best friends with the dark Wizard Gellert Grindelwald, and was responsible for the three way duel that killed his sister Arianna. Harry was stunned, this was not at all the Dumbledore he knew.

Then it occurred to him what the letter must have meant. He wanted to tell him this, his mistakes and how sorry he was that he made them. It truly was humbling to see that the great wizard Dumbledore was a man, who like most men made mistakes that haunted them for the rest of their lives.

While he was pondering this shocking news, he saw in the corner of his eye a silver doe.

It appeared to be some sort of patronus, but where was it coming from and by whom?

He went to the tent and got Remus and told him what he saw. Remus was stunned. "A doe was your mother's patronus."

"Could it be some sort of sign?" asked Hermione

"It is possible; or it could also be another trap. It would be best if we all go." They packed their things and Tonks Apperated them to where Harry saw the doe. It was a lake that was frozen over. As they draw closer they see that the sword that they have been looking for has been frozen at the bottom of the lake.

"Merlin's Beard it's the sword!" exclaimed Harry. "I better get it Harry, my body can tolerate the cold better. " said Remus removing his jacket and shoes. "Be careful Remus" whispered Hermione greatly worried. He smiled at her reassuringly and dove in. All was well until something was keeping him locked in place. Then it occurred to Harry that Remus had the Locket on and he was drowning. Without hesitation Harry dove into the water and pulled the locket of Remus. Harry could feel it coming around his own neck and squeezing and then darkness…

He woke up in a strange place that was smoky black like it would disappear at any moment. Then he saw the familiar dark hair and smirk of his late godfather Sirius

"Sirius" he ran and attempted to give him a bear hug but he went right through.

"You can't hug me because I am dead you are not, well not yet anyway" he replied to Harry's confused expression.

"Where are we?"

"There are many places between life and death and this is only one. It is the only way I can talk to you without them," tilting his head upward, "hearing. You are on the right track Harry, don't other things distract you. Also I wanted to say to save Tonks, you need to follow your mother's example. Always follow your instincts Harry no matter what you see and hear." He paused and then said " I have to go now, I hear them moving. Do tell Remus to cut the rubbish about his unworthiness and embrace himself or all will be lost". Sirius then put his hand on his heart, he could see the mist rise, and feel strong hands on his heart and soft lips on his mouth. He opened his eyes and he was on the ice bank with Remus and Tonks performing CPR. He felt the water in his lungs erupting and turning to his side to spit it out. As he lies on his side he saw that the sword was rescued on the bank then he losses consciousness again.

Unknown hours later…

When he woke again he was in the tent with Tonks laying at his side again. Her hair had reverted to her natural color her full lips parted, breath easy. She looked so beautiful, like an angel. He moved quietly not to wake her to go and talk to Remus who was on guard duty that evening.

They had received word that Fleur and Bill quietly married and were expecting their first child.

The group was happy for the couple but Harry knew it brought up the painful truth that legally Remus could not marry and have a child.

He saw him sitting on a rock with Hermione next to him. They were having an intense argument. Harry only suspected that they were falling in love, now the argument seemed to confirm it.

"Hermione how many times do I have to tell you? I am too old too poor, and most importantly too dangerous for you. How could I live with myself if something happened to you?"

'What rubbish! You would never hurt me! Fleur didn't care! They are married now and expecting their first child! "

"It is not the same! He is only part werewolf! I am full one with all the dangers and stigmas attached!" He then suddenly stopped. He must have heard Harry coming.

Hermione turned and saw Harry gave a horrified gasp and ran away.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt. Maybe you should go after her" Harry mumbled embarrassed.

Remus ran his fingers through his now shoulder length hair and sighed. "It's alright Harry. There is no point in going over that again. What you must think of me…"

"Who am I to judge you? You know very well what I am doing with Tonks. Anyway that is not what I needed to talk to someone about"

He then told him about Sirius.

Then he said in a no nonsense tone

"I don't know if it was real or not but I do agree with one thing. You need to stop thinking of yourself as unworthy. You never asked to be a werewolf, you were bitten at six years old. Through everything you kept your kindness and compassion in the face of prejudice and hate. If anyone deserves to be wanted or loved it's you. If it is with Hermione so be it."

" It never ceases to amaze me how like your father you are." He said after a long pause.

"Remus do you think it happened?" Harry asked in a lost child like voice

"Knowing Sirius it probably did, he never was one for the rules." Remus replied with a laugh.

"I think I love her Remus, I probably am going to be damned for it but I think I do."

Harry said with his head in his hands.

Remus put his arm around Harry and said," There is nothing wrong with being in love Harry. If you are happy with Tonks you have my blessing. As for knowing for sure that is love, you always know when you feel in deep in your soul. These things always do sort themselves out."

"I really hate when people say that It does not help at all" replied Harry in a bitter tone.

Remus chuckled "I know I hated it when my mother said that. However it is the truth. I thought I loved Tonks and that we were meant to be. I quickly found out that it was not the case."

He sighed. Harry did not have to tell him in words. His demeanor told him that he was in love with Hermione.

Harry patted him on the shoulder in what he hoped was a comforting manner.

Remus gave Harry a shaky smile and gave Harry a fatherly hug then said "Now let's get rid of that ugly piece of jewelry"

Harry gave laugh and nodded.

' Where your treasure is there would your heart be also' Deathly Hollows p325

'The last Enemy that will be destroyed is death' Deathly Hollows p.328