Chapter 9

Harry walked into the kitchen ahead of Remus.

His parents and baby Harry were sitting at the table.

"In the kitchen, Remus," Harry called as he heard the floo activate.

"Ooh, Remus is here?" James grinned.

"I did tell him before hand," Harry said. "I didn't want to give him a heart attack."

James and Lily nodded.

Remus entered the kitchen then he stopped as soon as he saw Lily and James. "It's true," he murmured.

James stood up to hug Remus.

"How did this happen?" Remus asked.

"I'll let you guys catch up. I'll be upstairs with Ginny," Harry excused himself.

Harry found Ginny upstairs in the nursery.

"Look, Harry, it's nearly finished," she grinned happily.

She had been painting and decorating the walls all week trying to get it perfect.

It was blue with small snitches as a border. It also had a painting of a doe, stag, black dog, and a wolf.

"I thought it would be good for Little James to know where he comes from," Ginny said in reference to the painting.

"I love it," Harry murmured. "I guess we should start buying furniture."

Ginny nodded in agreement, "Just one more thing: hardwood or carpet?"

"I think carpet," Harry said. "Softer that way."

"Good point," Ginny nodded. "Especially for when he learns to crawl and walk."

Harry murmured his agreement. He stood behind his wife and wrapped his arms around her.

She leaned into him.

"This is really happening," he smiled.

"Yes, it is," Ginny laughed. She turned around in Harry's arms to plant a soft kiss on his lips.

"You know, my parents, and now probably Sirius, are downstairs with Remus. We can have some alone time," Harry waggled his eyebrows.

Ginny rolled her eyes, but she didn't disagree.

Harry grinned and pulled her to their bedroom.

When Ginny and Harry came back downstairs, Lily was putting dinner on the table.

"We were just going to come looking for the two of you," Lily smiled.

"Dora and Teddy are on their way over," Remus informed Harry and Ginny.

Harry smirked, "Did you tell everyone who you married?"

"No," Sirius complained. "He wants it to be a surprise."

Harry laughed, "It will be a surprise alright."

"Shut up, Harry," Remus groaned.

"Is it a guy?" Sirius asked. "Is that why you don't want to say? Because we're okay with that, Remus."

"No," Remus rolled his eyes. "She's a woman."

"Oh," Sirius murmured. "Is it someone we don't like?"

"No, no," Remus shook his head.

"Remy, I'm here," Dora called from the entry hall.

There was the usual loud crash that was Dora knocking over the umbrella stand.

"We're okay," she called.

Then she and Teddy appeared in the dining room. Her mouth dropped when she saw all its occupants.

"Nymphadora?" Sirius asked.

"Sirius," she grinned. She stumbled forward to hug him.

"Hey, little cousin. Good to see you too," Sirius chuckled.

"How are you here?" Tonks questioned.

"Time-travel," Lily input. "Dinner's done. Everyone eat up."

The time travelers explained their story over dinner.

"Now we're here," Sirius finished. "But, on a more important role, Remus, you married my little cousin!"

"We fell in love," Remus shrugged. "Me, reluctantly."

"I persuaded you in the end," Dora smiled lovingly at him.

"I'm glad you did," Remus kissed her.

"None of that at the dinner table," Lily interrupted.

"Especially in front of children," Ginny added.

"Especially in front of me," Sirius muttered.

Harry laughed. He was happy to finally have his family.

It was a week after Remus returned and Harry was headed to Kingsley's office for a meeting.

Kingsley was finally going to tell him what he knew about his parents and Sirius.

Harry was nervous. He didn't want to lose his parents, but if it's what had to be done, he would let them go.

"He's ready for you, Mr. Potter," Kingsley's assistant, Mikael, announced.

"Thank you," Harry nodded and entered Kingsley's office.

"Hello, Harry," Kingsley greeted him.

"Kingsley," Harry smiled. "What's the news?"

"I have good news and… other news," Kingsley sighed. "I'll give you the good news first."

"Well, what is it?" Harry asked impatiently.

"Your parents and Sirius can remain in this time. As long as everyone knows they have traveled through time," Kingsley said. "I can easily release a statement."

"That's great," Harry grinned. "They'll be ecstatic."

"Yes, well, don't forget the other news," Kingsley sighed.

"What is the other news?" Harry asked.

"You, well, baby you, has to go back," Kingsley said. "I visited Dumbledore's portrait, he has a way of contacting his past self. Won't tell me how, of course. Past Dumbledore can alter the time there so people think your parent's have died, along with Sirius. You will still receive your mother's protection, something about the power of the mind. Anyway, for it to work, we must send baby Harry back."

Harry sighed and nodded, "How much time do we have before he, I, must return?"

"Before Halloween, the day Voldemort comes after you. He must be sent back that exact day at a precise moment. Bring him to my office by 10 p.m. on the 31st," Kingsley instructs.

Harry agreed and headed home to break the news to his family.

"Anyone home?" Harry called into the silent house.

"I guess not," he muttered to himself.

Harry headed upstairs to shower and maybe take a short nap.

"Harry?" a voice asked as he entered the bedroom.

"Bloody hell," Harry jumped. "Gin, I didn't know anyone was here."

"Yeah, I was taking a nap. The others went to the store," Ginny said.

"Oh. I want to shower and then I'll tell you about my meeting with Kingsley. Maybe the others will be back so I only have to say it once," Harry sighed.

"Oh, Harry. Okay," Ginny agreed.

"Everyone, including the Lupin's and the Weasley's, are here," Ginny told Harry as he came out of the bathroom. "I guess your mum wanted to cook for a large group of people."

"Oh, okay," he sighed. "I guess I really only have to say this once."

"Is it bad?" Ginny dared to ask.

"No, not really," Harry answered.

The group took the news really well.

Everyone wanted to hold baby Harry, even though he had another 2 weeks before he would be sent back.