Harry and Andre were so much closer, and Harry had more incentive to remain in France after school, not just his dad. He was surprised to learn there may be a chance for them both at school, Professor Marshant of transfiguration was already speaking to Andre. Harry had known Professor Wylow was looking to retire, even older then Filius, but he had not even considered, believing Remus was looking at the job. He knew as happy as Remus had been to come with them, part of him had to miss teaching, and now he and Severus had been dating seriously since Halloween, he'd stay put. His dad and Remus both seemed happy in France.
Remus knew his cub was looking at work options; he had one term left before he was done school, and he was trying to have a normal life. He and Severus were encouraging their son as much as they could, towards his future, and his love. Harry could not put his life on hold, out of fear of Albus.
Harry was a bit surprised mid January when Remus said he had been speaking to Wylow about him. "I kind of thought you wanted it. You gave up teaching...."
Remus cut him off. "I meant it; I took the job to be with you. Harry I am happy writing, and for the first time, I am working on a novel."
James would have played quidditch if not for the war; Severus would have worked for a hospital. Remus wished it was only the war which put his dreams on hold, but his curse also played a major part, the war simply making it even harder. He always wanted to be an author, but was never in a position financially, to focus on it.
Remus shared a smile with Severus. "I am going to continue NEWT texts for charms, and help with duelling, but I am going to focus on my dream for once."
Severus reached and squeezed his son's hand. "You can say no, but we wanted you not to feel guilty. Remus doesn't want to; you aren't taking a job from him."
Actually if he had wanted it, it would be Remus who would have the offer, as he had no need to apprentice. Norman Wylow wanted to retire soon, and Remus would have allowed him sooner, but he had spoken to both men before. When the man had known Remus was not interested, he had inquired if they thought Harry would be, considering asking him soon. They had told the man they thought he would, charms had always been his favourite, but offered to talk to him first.
Remus reminded Harry. "It is your choice, and we will be happy what ever you choose, but we wanted to make sure you knew. I promise."
Severus smiled. "Filius would be happy to see you; you know he would have retired earlier, to have you. You would make a wonderful professor."
He knew Draco was heading back to the UK, but he had always known, and he and Draco would still be able to be as close as ever. He had his dad and Remus here, he had the man he loved here, and he was happier in France, then he had been back home. He had been thinking auror, because like his adoptive father, he had wanted to be able to make a difference in the war, and save lives. Now the war was over, he no longer needed to, and could see teaching charms.
Harry smiled a bit."I can just picture us, father and son on staff. Too bad there are no dungeons for us here at school."
Severus smirked, knowing his son spoke of his old nickname."You never know Remus and I may elope and run off to live in Aruba."
For a moment there was a surprised silence, and Harry was amazed when Remus was not the only one to blush, he had never seen his dad blush. He would love to see them married, they were already his dads of course, but the comment had caught them all off guard, even as a joke.
Remus finally cut in. "I recall you saying you and your friends had a project to work on."
Harry stood to leave but added. "I am all for you two together, but no eloping, I want to be there. Besides you know the Malfoys would hunt you down."
Putting his son in a headlock, Severus assured him they would not be running off to wed; besides he would melt in Aruba. They hoped to marry one day, but Harry would be by their side for sure, neither of them would marry without him, he was son to them both. And he was right on the Malfoys, they would hunt down the couple if they were not involved, after waiting decades. Lucius had known about him and Lily, but had been unable to come, but this time would be different.
Severus drew Remus into his arms when Harry was gone. "I'm not proposing yet, but I do see us married one day."
Remus smirked but kissed him. "Good, because I have every intention of you making an honest man out of me. Perhaps when Albus is sorted out."
They hated putting life on hold like with the war, but were reminded they had only been a couple for a few months, no matter their age. They both loved their son so much, and they needed to focus on keeping him safe, and stopping Albus once and for all. Besides, it didn't mean they would put dating on hold, definitely not.
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Harry and Andre had come into town, they had been working on their project all day, and they needed some time. Draco had a date, he was off to a movie with a sixth year friend of Gabrielle, she had set Draco and Corde up, and thinking they both needed some fun. Harry thought Draco got what he claimed was the reason he came down here, one of the beautiful girls, for if Corde had come for the tournament boy would have drooled. Harry may have been straight, but he still had eyes for that.
Harry was shocked when he ran into two familiar red heads in town, having not seen the twins since the move, though he wrote all the time. Theirs was a good surprise, not the kind he had before. He wondered how Andre would react when he got back, he had ducked into a shop for something.
Fred clapped him in a bear hug. "We were in Paris, looking at the prospect of opening a third shop, and had to come see."
George looked around. "The town is so much cooler then Hogsmeade, but it not what we came to see. Where is the man?"
They had been to the school, and were told Harry and Andre had come into town, so they had come looking. Harry smiled and assured them Andre had not seen them and run, not yet at least, but he had run into a shop on an errand. He had been nervous with Oliver, but the twins were worse, and not expected.
Fred noticed after about ten minutes. "He has not returned. Are you sure he did not see us?"
Harry was about to say something when an owl appeared, and dropped a package at his feet. "What the heck?"
The twins cautioned him to be careful, as Harry bent down and scooped it up, his hands trembling. The scarf was Andre's, he had been wearing it, and his hands were sticky he realized, and saw with a sickening thud, it was blood. Fred took it from him and opened, and found an odd cup, which they knew was a portkey, and a simple note on how to activate it. Harry would have collapsed if George had not snagged him, knowing what it meant.
Fred took his other arm. "We will take you back to school. You know your dads, and us, we will get him back."