Bill and Harry soon were giving Kreacher the night off most nights, as they were cooking together a lot, and the other two didn't mind. They could see Harry was relaxed more and more, which was always good for his baby, and was even considering baby names. Severus knew Harry planned to raise the baby in France at least at first, and he couldn't deny that made him happy, but he had reminded Harry, London was close. There were others back home, who loved him, and would be there.
Severus came home to find Harry alone, not a common event, but he remembered Bill was away on business. Harry was writing, but he could tell it wasn't for a text book, and some how he had a feeling it was not a letter either. He still had a hard time sometimes believing how close they had become in these months.
Harry looked up for he seemed to have sensed him."I must have lost track of time."
Severus shook his head and came over."No. I am a bit early from my meeting at the hospital. What are you working on?"
Though Severus would never have pressed to see, Harry handed him the book he had, though he looked a bit uncomfortable about doing so. Severus looked down and found not a journal like he suspected, but a poem, and he could see there were others.
Harry took the book back. "I know it is foolish, but Luna told me her dad would publish one if I submitted it. I sent him one, but I doubt......"
Severus took the book back and finished the poem. "If it is anything like this one, Xeno would be a fool not to. I know the man is anything but a fool."
Harry blushed a bit, it was the end of September, only a few weeks after the ultrasound, and it had not been three months. Harry was growing closer to them but he was still not used to compliments or gifts for that matter. Harry had never had many people who cared for him, but he and that little girl would be always cared for. Severus knew Harry would be such an amazing daddy, for he would make sure his little girl had what he never had, except for a short year as a baby, and with Remus.
Harry smiled a bit, and his hands went to his locket."Dad told me once he wanted to write one day, not texts, to have a chance to write a novel."
Severus nodded. "Your dad wrote poetry too, I was one of the few he let read, me and your mom. The marauders loved him, but made fun of it a bit."
Harry had never known why Remus or Severus were so close, or even how close, till he came here. He had not known they were the three musketeers with Lily, till the mudblood comment, when Remus became a full marauder after and Severus spent more time with Lucius. Severus had got sucked in, and out of his friendship with Lucius, got tricked into going to a meeting, and was tortured into the mark. He didn't fin out till years later that Lucius had known he was kidnapped, and that he was a double agent, but Severus had been given a pardon from Remus' help. Lucius had to believe Severus was a double agent like he was, and the only good that had come was being godfather to Draco, and being able to raise Draco. He knew Draco would likely have followed is parents other wise, and not been so caring.
Severus went back into the house and came out with a book. "This was your dad's. It was one of the few things I have of his, but I know you were meant to have it."
Harry looked down at the journal much like his own. "Andromeda gave me a few but they were mainly, well a journal. I don't have much from either dad."
James' things had been all but lost in the house, and Remus had always been poor, and there really was no need for a will. He would have loved to write poetry or a novel, but when James was dead and Sirius in prison, he had to write texts, and teach muggles, just for a roof. He had left what he did have, what fit mainly in two trunks, to Harry, but most remained with the Tonks, and Severus knew Harry had barely looked.
Severus closed his hands around it."Remus could not follow his love, and died before he got the chance. You know he would want you to take the chance."
Harry pulled the book to him and nodded. "I was thinking of seeing Xeno in person. Bill offered to take me, and the Tonks would like to see me."
It was the first time Harry mentioned it, when ever they brought up the subject of him going back for a bit, Harry avoided the topic altogether. The way Harry had said it, sounded like a child, asking his father for permission. He reminded Harry he was a grown man, besides he and Draco encouraged him to, there were many back there.
Severus stood. "The Tonks and Luna I am sure would not be the only happy ones to see you. I believe Mr. Wood has sent you some letters as well."
Harry nodded. "He has. I know I am being foolish; it isn't like I am going to a small town. I can't let a worry about Ron and the others, keep me away always."
Putting a hand on Harry, Severus reminded him he did not have to see any he didn't want, but he was not even showing yet either. Severus and Draco were not certain, Draco had a two year apprenticeship and then they were considering returning, for some talk would die down. Either way they had no intention of allowing Harry and the baby from their life, even if they had to travel, and what ever choice Harry mad they would stand by.
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Harry was still conflicted on whether to go back or not, even though it was only for a visit, and he had no intentions to move back there. Oliver he saw a week later, his old friend was in France for a game, and Harry had made a day trip to Paris, to watch. Oliver and he remained friends after Oliver finished school, and Oliver had told him to try out for the United, but understood Harry needing time away. Oliver was not part of the rest, Ron was not on the team when Oliver was, and quidditch was a different life, the only over lap was the twins really. Oliver was safe ground, and though he did not tell him of the baby, it was good to see him.
It seemed his decision to go home or not for a visit was made for him, and not by the copy of the Quibbler with his first poem in it. He was showing Bill, using a penname but he had told the others, when Kreacher arrived.
Kreacher had no note but a message for him."Master Harry need be coming back home. It be very urgent."
Harry tried not to panic, for it was not good for the baby. "What is it? Who sent for me?"
Many thins ran through his head, but surely if it was the twins, Bill would have known before now. Luna had just sent him an owl, and Neville was with her at school, for he was training under Madam Sprout. He had so many concerns running through his head, and Severus who had come out, was worried by Harry's color.
Kreacher shook head "Mistress Andromeda be calling you home. She be saying that muggle born she being married is in the hospital. Master Lord Black be needed."
Severus watched as Harry was steered into a chair by Bill. "Tell Andromeda Harry will be back as soon as we can arrange it."
The little elf vanished, and Severus knew Harry just needed to pack a few things, for they had a private portkey which took them back and forth to the UK. He knew Harry did not know the couple long, only through their daughter, but because of the link to his dad, Harry would want go there.
Bill held Harry' hand. "I can do my work from there by owl, I am coming with you."
Harry was relieved. "I know I have met him only a few times, but Andromeda will need me. They are Tonks' parents."
The couple were his dad's in laws, and Sirius' family, and though he barely knew Ted, Andromeda considered him to be family. Severus told Harry he could use Spinner's End, it was near London and he would not be disturbed there. They were hoping Harry would go back for a visit, but not like this.
Severus sighed as the portkey took them."This is the last thing he needs. Ted better live, Harry may never have been close to him, but still."
