Hey yall. Sorry its taken me this long to post. Like I said, school started back this week and apparently where im from that means lets load the kids with homework! yay! not. Anyway, this chapter is for three main things. one, enjoyment (sorry, had to add that.) two, in responce to those of you who asked why Teddy was going to Hogwarts instead of staying with Mrs. Weasley. I just wanted to kinda clear up that situation. and three, I want you to continue to see a softer side of our beloved Harry. I hope you enjoy.
Chapter 8-
Professor McGonagall sat in the overstuffed chair facing the couch in the living room. She held the child of two of her friends and colleges, so small yet seemingly so alone. This brought her back to the night, many years ago, when she held another orphaned child, the man that sat in front of her. She could hardly believe that through everything, Harry had grown up to be such an amazing spirit and man, willing to risk and give everything for anyone who needed it. He was truly the meaning of selflessness. And as she looked down at this child, she could only imagine what was in store for him.
Harry and Ginny sat on the couch next to each other, hand clasped tightly together between them. They had been talking to their teacher for hours, and they had come to find out that she was much more like them than they ever would have thought.
"Harry, Ginny, may I ask you a personal question?" Professor McGonagall asked.
The couple shared a glance, then Ginny spoke. "Sure. Go ahead professor."
"May I ask why you feel so strongly about bringing Teddy to Hogwarts? Molly told me several times that if you two decided to go back to school, she would be glad to take care of him."
"Professor, Teddy is my responsibility. Ginny helps bear that responsibility. We feel that we have to take this situation, this place were life has put us, and run with it. We have Teddy, and we want to run with that situation. This may sound…weird, but Ginny and I fully expect to get married one day, and so Teddy has brought us as a family. We have and will work together to raise him the way Remus and Tonks would have wanted. I remember one time Remus told me that Ginny was a keeper. He told me that our kids were going to be very lucky. Teddy isn't ours, true, but we have decided to raise him as if he were. It may be hard, but we have all gone through more than our share of hard times, and just because something is hard doesn't mean we get to run from it. It is so important to us because we really feel like he should be there with us. Besides, Professor, I don't have to remind you of the similarities between Teddy and his parents, and for some reason, that really comforts me. I know that I can't make Remus and Tonks live through him, but it makes them feel closer."
The old teacher looked at the boy with misty eyes. She had told Dumbledore many times that he had to grow up way to fast. This continued to show that. She nodded. "I understand." She quickly wiped her eyes with her hand, and then stood up, and handed the sleeping child to Ginny. "I really should go. I will send you two options for the arrangements for yourselves and Teddy. I do hope to hear from you soon." With that, she smiled, turned on her heal, and was gone.
Ginny looked at Harry intently. "Harry, I know you do it every night, but just tonight, can I get Teddy ready for bed? Please."
Harry nodded, put his hand on the back of Ginny's head, and pulled her to him. He placed a gentle kiss to her forehead, and then kissed her lips. "I love you." He looked down at Teddy, and leaned down and kissed the baby's head, "And I love you, little man." With a squeeze of Ginny's hand, he got up and walked up the stairs.
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Harry walked into his empty room, shut the door, locked it, and slid down it till he was sitting with his head in his hands. He closed his eyes and leaned his head back against the door. He kept replaying the night that Remus asked him to be Teddy's godfather. Harry really never considered that he would ever have to actually take care of a child that wasn't his own. Harry held no resentment towards the baby, but sometimes he just couldn't believe how things played out. He found it ironic that Remus was a father figure to him because his parents were killed by Voldemort, and Harry was taking care of Teddy because his parents were killed by Voldemort. Like Harry had pointed out before, the two had very similar beginnings.
Harry opened his eyes and looked around the room, and was very surprised to see an oak trunk sitting on his bed. He got up, and walked over to the trunk, reading the inscription across the top. Remus J. Lupin. Harry grabbed his wand and opened the trunk. On the top there was a brown leather photo album. Harry opened it, and saw a picture of Remus, Sirius, and his father standing there. Harry continued to flip through the book until he came to the last page, and when he went to turn the last page, a piece of parchment fell out onto the floor. Harry picked it up and began to read it, and as he did, he could almost hear Remus say the words.
Today is and it has been 3 days since two of my best friends were murdered. Sirius is in jail for killing Peter, I can't believe he would do such a thing. I feel so alone and I know that my friends (James!) would make fun of me for this, but this is a poem about my dear friends, James and Lily Potter.
The things we did, the things we said
Keep coming back to me and make me smile again
You showed me how to face the truth
Everything that's good in me I owe to you
Though the distance that's between us
Now may seem to be too far
It will never separate us
Deep inside I know you are
Never gone, never far
In my heart is where you are
Always close, everyday
Every step along the way
Even though for now we've gotta say goodbye
I know you will be forever in my life
Never gone
No no no
I walk alone these empty streets
There is not a second you're not here with me
The love you gave, the grace you've shown
Will always give me strength and be my cornerstone
Somehow you found a way
To see the best I have in me
As long as time goes on
I swear to you that you will be
Never gone, never far
In my heart is where you are
Always close, Everyday
Every step along the way
Even though for now we've gotta say goodbye
I know you will be forever in my life
Never gone from me
If there's one thing I believe
I will see you somewhere down the road again
Never gone, never far
In my heart is where you are
Always close, Everyday
Every step along the way
Even though for now we've gotta say goodbye
I know you will be forever in my life
Never gone, never far
In my heart is where you are
Always close, everyday
Every step along the way
Harry closed the letter as he let a tear fall down his cheek. Remus had felt exactly has Harry did right then. Again, the irony of the situation made Harry chuckle. Harry looked over the letter again, smiled, and whispered, "Thank you Remus. Thank you."
That "poem" is a song by the Backstreet Boys called Never Gone. It is kinda songish, but it really gets the point across about how Harry is feeling. powerful and wonderful song too. (even if it is the Backstreet Boys. Who, dont tell, but i am still dorky enough to love! lol.) Please Review.