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Walking Free

Tonks, Twins and Trouble

The wind danced through Remus' hair as he sat down next to his wife in their small garden. The October sun shone brightly down on the small family as they enjoyed the last of the good weather until next summer.

Teddy, who was sleeping in his mother's arms, looked peaceful and content. Remus smiled to himself. He had never imagined that he could ever have a family of his own when he was younger. It seemed impossible. Unobtainable. And he sure as hell wasn't about to let it go. Not for anything.

'Tonks?'

'Yeah?' she replied, keeping her eyes on her sleeping son.

'Have you … erm … I mean the aurors, have they seen Harry at all?'

She looked up and studied her husbands face, curiosity in her eyes. 'No, no one has seen him. It's as if he's vanished. Well, some order members think they saw him the night of that attack a couple weeks ago, but I don't think anyone knows if it was definitely him.' She paused in thought before adding, 'Why?'

'Oh, I was just wondering'

There was silence for a moment before Remus decided to tell her.

'I saw him.' He said, keeping his gaze forward at a robin as it picked for a worm in the soil.

'Who?' Tonks replied distantly. She obviously wasn't paying much attention to anything but the baby in her arms.

'Harry.' He turned to look at her after no reply came. 'He's not guilty,' he continued, realising that she was not going to say anything, 'We talked for a while and he seems okay, but I know he's suffering. He needs to be with people who love him and I think we are the only real family he has left.'

'Remus, I don't understand what you're talking about.' Despite slight annoyance niggling in the back of his mind, the werewolf smiled; glad he now had his wife's attention.

'Harry, he needs us.'

'What for? Remus, just tell me what you're on about already.'

'I've been to see him, love. I know he's not guilty and we have to convince everyone else. I still can't believe they all just turned against him like that. How could they actually believe Harry would do something so vulgar?'

Remus felt a comforting hand rest on his knee. He placed his hand over Tonks' small fingers. 'What are you trying to say Remus?'

'I've asked Harry if he would like to come stay with us for a while.'

The hand in his own froze its soothing movements and quickly slipped from his own. 'Tonks, please just listen to what I have to say…'

'I don't think that's a good idea. I just…don't… It's not that I think he actually killed those people and I certainly can't ever imagine him hurting Ginny in any way but…'

'…but?' Remus questioned.

Tonks sighed. 'We have a baby, Remus.'

'And?'

'And, we need to take care of him. All our attention should be on him. We don't have the money or the room to house another person and you never know Remus, Harry could be…you know…' she trailed off.

'Dangerous?'

'I know it sounds stupid. Harry would never do something like that, but I'm just not comfortable with it.' She paused, taking a deep breath. 'Are you sure he doesn't have anywhere else to go?'

Remus gave a nod, 'He does. It's a small flat near the Docklands in London,' he began, 'but it was ransacked by death eaters and I'm not happy with him staying there. We put protective charms around the place but they are not as strong as I would like them to be. It's still not safe.'

'I'm sorry, sweetheart. I know you want to help, but I'm not comfortable with it. Not right now, at least.'

Harry had never really minded doing household chores. He had been forced to do them when he lived with the Dursley's and although he didn't enjoy doing them, he found them a good way to relax. Looking out of the window and onto the road whilst cleaning the dishes, Harry noticed a group of people standing at the corner of the road. The four wizards had lit their wands, allowing them to see each other clearly in the darkening sky.

Harry took a step closer to the window and opened it, hoping to hear what they were saying. As a gust of wind blew through the open window, Harry could just make out the voices.

'And she reckons he lives here?' The tallest figure spoke as he looked around.

'Yes, Tonks was dead sure it was here but I don't think she was supposed to tell us. You know what Tonks is like! She can't keep a secret for more then five seconds.' The group laughed at the girl's comment.

He couldn't believe it. Tonks had let slip his address to Ron and Hermione. He guessed that they had come here to find him and may be hand him into the ministry. Shrugging off that thought, Harry decided to take action. Watching the group for a couple more minutes, Harry realised that the other two men were Fred and George, Ron's older brothers.

Grabbing a jacket, his wallet and his wand, Harry closed his front door and made his way downstairs to the entrance to the block of flats. As Harry opened the door, the cold October air hit him and he was glad that he had put on his jacket. As he walked to the road, he noticed the group had stopped talking and had begun to watch him. As he made his way to the street lamp, he checked his watch; eight thirty. The supermarket would still be open. He could go there, pretend to buy something but at the same time observe his old friends. Remus had told him that not everyone had been against him. He wondered if the group believed his innocence. Harry thought it was unlikely seeing as he was accused of torturing the Weasley's youngest and only daughter.

Making his way down the street, Harry made sure his path led him under a row of street lamps. He wanted the wizards to follow him. He wanted to get them off of his trail for now, for in a few days he hoped he would be staying with Remus. If he led them into a shop, he could slip out without them noticing. Harry wasn't sure if this was a very productive little trip. He mainly just wanted to mess with them.

Turning down another street, Harry lifted his wand and shot a spell over his shoulder.

'Ouch!' Harry heard Ron's muffled cry. 'I swear this lamp wasn't here a second ago.'

'Quiet, Ronald.' Hermione hissed.

Harry chuckled. He had a few more tricks like that up his sleeve.

A few minutes later, Harry found himself at the entrance to the local supermarket. On entering he picked up a basket and disappeared down an isle. He peered through a gap in one of the shelves, catching sight of the four wizards, three of whom looked rather confused and awestruck. Hermione pointed to their right and beckoned them to follow her. Harry quickly shot another spell. It hit an unattended bucket of water, for washing the floors, over in front of the group. Hermione and the twins managed to jump out of the way in time, but Ron, who was too busy eyeing the food on the shelves, slipped in the water and landed on his back. The twins didn't bother to hold back their peels of laughter while Hermione covered her eyes with her hand in dismay.

'Strike two' thought Harry.

Grinning to himself, Harry moved down the isle, filling his basket with random foods. He needed to make it look as if he didn't realise they were following him. Turning down another isle, Harry heard one of the twins.

'Grated cheese? Merlin, how lazy are these people?'

Harry laughed. He had forgotten how little the wizarding community knew about muggles. Turning his head slightly, Harry noticed Ron and Hermione enter the same isle as him. Harry suddenly became very interested in the different types of tinned tuna available.

'Don't look at him, Ronald. Honestly!'

Placing a can of tuna into his basket and heading towards the check out, Harry flicked his wand in Ron and Hermione's direction. A small gust of wind hit Ron straight in the face, causing him to fall back and hit the shelf of tinned tomatoes.

'Argh! What the…?' Ron noticed Hermione's stern look. 'I didn't do anything! All of a sudden I just, I don't know, fell into these' he announced pointing at the mass of tinned tomatoes that were now rolling on the floor.

'Get up!' She hissed in reply and hurriedly moved away as a rather frustrated member of staff came over to clean up the mess Ron had made.

Harry quickly paid for his purchases and briskly walked out of the shop. As he neared the automatic doors, he heard Hermione scalding Ron for his carelessness. Turning to get another look at his friends, Harry noticed the twins eyeing him. Smiling at them and with a small nod of the head, Harry left the shop and made his way home. It was then that he realised how lonely he had been without their company. He missed them. Even though they had not believed him, some part of him wanted them back in his life.

Having made his way home, Harry put away the shopping and sat on the sofa with his head in his hands. What if Ron, Hermione and the twins had decided to follow him home? He didn't really want to speak to them, especially Ron and Hermione. Deciding that he wouldn't put it passed them to come knocking on his door, he sighed and stood up. Making sure he had his wand, Harry made his way out of the flat and apparated into the centre of London.

Appearing with a pop down a small side alley, Harry walked towards the busy shopping area. There was a striking difference between here and the small area he had been to earlier that evening when Ron, Hermione, Fred and George had been following him. Here, the street was lit with bright lights that stretched across the entire length of the shopping area. The hustle and bustle of people here made him feel more inconspicuous.

As he walked up the street, Harry took in all of the large buildings that towered over him. He had only been here once before, when he was a young boy and the Dursley's were forced to take him shopping with them as Mrs Figg, his elderly babysitter, was away. He frowned as he remembered finding out that Mrs Figg was actually a squib and was sent by Dumbledore to look over him as a child. He wondered how many other things Dumbledore and the Order had kept from him.

It was whilst he was musing about his past when he noticed a figure walk right up to his side, falling into step with him.

'Do not look at me. Keep your face forward and just listen to what I have to say.' The voice was strangely familiar. Harry was about to ask who he was when the person spoke again, 'Do not speak. Pretend you do not know me. You must be careful. You are being watched.' It was then that Harry realised who it was.

Draco Malfoy continued to speak, 'You are lucky to be alive. After that fight a week ago, the Dark Lord was livid. He is now determined to destroy the auror department and wipe out the Order of the Phoenix. That is why he has planned another attack. Its purpose ultimately is to get you and you know what that would mean.'

Harry knew only too well; death. He did as the boy asked and pretended to be gazing into the various shop windows.

'I'm glad you came to your senses and finally put up wards around your house. I suppose the mutt helped you with that.' It was not a question but Harry growled in response.

'The attack is planned to take place in late November. Do not go. Get away from here. You will be found otherwise.'

And with that the man disappeared leaving a rather confused Harry in the middle of the crowded street.

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Allen Pitt- As you can see in this chapter, Harry is trying to find somewhere else to stay. Hopefully, this will keep the meany Death Earters away! :)

RubysQuill- I'm sorry my writing isn't that good but i'm just trying to get the spelling write at the moment. Writing isn't very easy for me as i am dyslexic, but thanks for reviewing and for the constructive critism, i really appreciate it. Please keep reviewing! :)

hushpuppy22- Harry will find somewhere else to stay. It becomes clear in the next chapter. A person/people were killed, and Ginny attacked, supposedly by Harry. You will find out more about what happened really soon but at the moment the characters are supposed to be uncertain of what happened. In the next few chapters, some things should become clearer. Please review! :)

Slytherin66- In this chapter you got to see Tonks' opinions and thoughts about Harry, but as a new mother, she is going to worry about the safety of her child. Remus will try to convince her that Harry is not dangerous. I'm glad you like it, please keep reviewing! :)

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