Harry had opened the gifts from Luna and Filius, and it seemed Luna wasn't the only psychic one, and not just about the move either. There was a book on duelling spells from her as well as a framed photo of Harry with her and Neville, from Luna. And from Filius he found a simple leather wand holster, something most duellers used, which came with a note that it was Filius', as a teen. He had no children, looking at his students as them, and he knew Harry would make good use of it. His dad told him there had once been a club at Hogwarts, of which Filius had once been a star of, and he knew Beauxbautons had the club.
Harry and Draco remembered their duel during Lockhart's class, and though there was no replay, they were happy for it. They were put among the beginners, mainly younger kids, but moved to intermediate, thanks to some practical experience, mainly the DA for Harry.
Harry went to see his dad the next day and told him about the club and showed him two letters. "I would like to send these to Hogwarts."
Severus nodded. "I need to send some papers to Lucius; Achilles can take all three for us."
He did not ask his son, for he knew Harry had been given gifts by Luna and Filius, and thought Harry would ask sooner or later. There was a chance though that Harry had borrowed Ares, Draco's owl, but Harry told his dad that Draco sent a message to Blaise.
Severus came over to him. "You don't need to feel guilty, Draco chose to come, and he is happy here. He can be away from Blaise for a year."
Harry laughed a bit at that. "Are they the forms from Lucius' attorney?"
Severus didn't mention the change of topics, and nodded, they had come from Lucius that morning. Harry was surprised; Severus admitting Lucius had already had the forms, and had sent them with his owl on Saturday. He assured his son he had not asked Lucius to have them on stand by; Lucius had done that on his own accord, knowing like Remus did, they'd get there. Harry knew his dad was being honest with him on that, and assured him he did.
Harry needed to sign the forms, and when Harry looked down and saw his new name, there was only a slight pause. He picked up his quill, and he signed the forms, knowing his mother, and likely even James, would have approved. James had adopted him to keep him safe, but would have been happy he was with his dad now.
Severus signed the forms as well and went to ready them for mail. "You know I would have been patient, but it means a lot to me you wanted to do this."
Harry came over to his dad and hugged him, only a quick hug but a first. "It means a lot to me as well. I promise I am getting closer to being ready for dad."
Kissing his son on the head, he reminded Harry what he did every time, that he was patient, and just wanted his son to be ready for anything they did. Harry was the priority hear, what he felt and needed, and he could stop worrying about his dad. Harry though cut in this time, and reminded Severus his feelings did matter, even if no one ever seemed to take them into account in all of this. He knew his mom was trying to keep him safe, but Severus was as much a victim as Harry, being denied his son from day one. Harry knew he had never said the words before, but he meant them.
Harry barely looked up. "I know why you were so mean to me before. And I know how much pain this has caused you. I'm sorry Albus lied to you."
Severus was amazed to hear those words. "You will not apologize for what that man did Harry. The important thing is we know the truth, and we are together."
They sent the forms off with the owl, and Harry stayed for lunch with his dad and Remus, he was not going into town with the others till later. Severus and Remus both smiled when he told them he had been invited to spend the weekend with the Deveraux family, at their estate. Both men could not help but notice those two were always talking and together, and had no doubt there was a bit of a crush for both boys.
Severus laughed when his son went an uncomfortable shade of red. "You know a normal part of being a student, is dating."
Harry turned the tables on the men. "You know that goes the same for being middle aged single men"
It was the men's turn to blush, there having been a crush at some point when they were kids, but they made better friends. Things had changed, in working together to help Harry, and neither was denying what Harry had said. He had noticed how close they had become, but didn't know the men had almost kissed, the other night. Thy knew he obviously would be happy for them, but they hadn't wanted to even consider telling him, unless they knew there was something.
Remus shooed him out the door. "Go meet your friends, cub, and worry about your own love life. You're as bad as your mom was, matchmaking."
Severus looked at Remus when his son was gone. "You know my son is right, I have been making eyes at you"
Laughing a bit, Remus surprised him by reaching to kiss him, and this time neither of them had drawn back. In school they had a boyhood crush, and it had not been right, Severus was meant to be married to Lily and have their son Time had changed, and feelings deepened, and they both knew this was no childhood crush.
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The town looked like a muggle town, far more then Hogsmeade, for there was a lot of muggle technology, run off of magic here. Harry was surprised to learn a lot of places in Europe and North America were like this, adopting the best of both worlds. Harry thought Hermione and other muggle borns would like this place, and Harry wondered if Britain would ever catch up, for even cars were rare for them. There was a lot to do in town, and he could see why even seniors, stayed.
Draco and Michel were once again fending for themselves, but they didn't mind at all, they were happy for their best friends. Draco and Harry had both accepted an invite to come to the Deveraux estate next weekend, as they both wanted to do some flying.
Harry was surprised when Andre mentioned his family bred eagle owls. "I have never met anyone."
Andre laughed. "You thought the store ones came from the wild? Most of our money comes from land and vaults like you, but we have bred for generations."
Draco, as well as Lucius and Severus, were all owners of eagle owls. Harry had admired one when he was owl shopping, but they were so expensive, and he had felt bad Hagrid was even buying him such a gift. He never regretted his choice for a moment, for he loved his beautiful Hedwig, who he had yet to replace. He knew deep down she would want him to have a new one, his owl had loved him back, but Harry had been no where near ready.
Andre was confused why he was so pale will Draco had told him what happened. "Harry I'm sorry if I upset you."
Harry shook his head. "You didn't know, besides I liked hearing about what your family does. I am excited to go next weekend."
Andre was the younger of two sons, Francois had actually been one of the boys who came for the tri-wizard, and now worked for his dad in breeding. Andre wanted to teach, he was thinking transfiguration which was both his favourite and best class. Harry thought by the sounds of the family, he would like them a lot.
Andre added. "Not until you're ready, but I am sure my father would give you an owl of your choice. I noticed Draco and your dad have the breed."
Harry smiled a bit. "I wouldn't be opposed to looking at them. I should consider a new owl soon."
Though he was happy Harry tool it well, Draco changed topics, to lighten the mood up for them. He joked about Harry meeting his future in laws before his first proper date, which made both Harry and Andre go as red as anyone had seen them.