I don't own Harry Potter. I don't want to own Harry Potter either. Now Severus Snape (Alan Rickman) I wouldn't mind owning him, but sadly I don't own him either. I do however own Katie Snape and other soon to be known Characters. I also own the plot of the story. I started this story with my Goddaughter and cousin. I posted this fic on my web groups. If you would like to check out the groups go to my profile. This is a Harry finds family in an unexpected place type story. Harry gets along with at least 2 members of the Dursley family, and finds that he has other family crawling out of the woodwork. Harry finds love with another Character that isn't originally. I would like to thank everyone who has reviewed so far. I would also like to suggest if you like Flaming then light a match. No one is perfect so please be nice constructive criticism is one thing but to be rude is not.

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Serena (Rena)

Katie's Choice

Chapter 9

I would like to thank my reviews there are 8 chapters worth so please bear with me: Lady Lily3, Amanda, Helen T, Jwulee, Krazymelmo5385, Pandabears05, Sugar Baby 1516, Loveisintheair05,Sappjody, Shelly Knight, HP Stories I Like, Shannon Snape, DaughterofDarkness777, and Lady-Tara-Snape. MysticSong1978 I do Love Gone With the Wind. I have seen it over 100 times. I have several GWTW dolls and puzzles. SarahAmanda I am going to reveal some of Harry's family in chapter 14 in a journal entry of James'. Not the one that Remus is talking about but some more family. Hahaha-Evil there will be a lot of OOC in this story. I hope that you will enjoy it anyways. A special thank you to Founders Child who has kept me focused and writing. I hope that you all enjoy Chapter 9. I will also be posting chapter 10 tonight as well as a newstory that I have recently adopted. It is called Getting His Life Back

Serena

Walking down to the Great Hall Harry stopped and turns to Lupin and asked "Professor Lupin, Do you remember the person we talked about on the train?"

Lupin and Dudley stopped walking as well. Lupin looked at Harry and nodded. Harry pulled out James' Journal and turned to the first entry. He then looked up at Lupin and continued, "Is this person older or younger than my dad?" Lupin looked shocked because he hadn't put any clues out yet. "Older, why?" Lupin asked.

"Because in my dad's journal he talks about a distant cousin that was in the same year but he was sorted into Slytherin." Harry said and showed him the entry. Lupin chuckled "I remember that. James was so sure he would marry Lily, but Sirius and I laughed and said it would never happen. James bet us each 10 galleons each. Boy am I glad I sided with James on that bet even though I cheated because of my um extra senses shall, we call them." He finished still chuckling.

"So do you know who the cousin is that he is talking about?" Harry asked.

Lupin shook his head and said "No, You might want to ask Professor Dumbledore or just read more of the journal." Harry nodded. When they entered the Great Hall Hermione and Ron Greeted them. "Harry, Dudley over here. Hello Professor Lupin." Lupin nodded in response and went up to the head table.

"So Dudley, How is your day going so far?" Hermione asked.

"It's been interesting. Professor Lupin is cool. We talked for a long time. Professor Dumbledore is nice, too. That Professor Snape is very scary. Any ways I was wondering about a couple of things, Harry. Does this place have a library and are there many books on history? Who is Professor Snape and that Girl from this morning who is she?" Dudley asked, and Ron perked up a little and glared at Dudley.

"There is a Library, Dudley, and Hermione is the person you want to see about the History stuff because she knows a lot. Professor Snape teaches Potions, but you don't have to worry about him because you can stay with Professor Lupin while I am in Potions. If you want to that is. Which girl are you talking about Ginny, Katie, or Lavender?" Harry asked.

"The one that giggled a lot. She wasn't in the common room last night." Dudley said and Ron relaxed.

"Her name is Lavender." Harry said.

"Do you think she would go with me to the first Quidditch match with me if I asked her to?" Dudley asked while blushing. Just then Ginny, Katie and Lavender joined them but on the opposite side of the table like at breakfast. Dudley was very quite when they sat down.

"Lavender, how are you doing on the Oedipus report in history?" Harry asked and Dudley perked up. He was good in History and Mythology.

"Terrible. I don't understand any of it. I thought about asking Professor Trelawney since it all came from a prediction." Lavender said.

"What's not to understand? It is all about fear and misunderstanding. The King gets a prediction about his son Killing him (the King) and marring his mother (the Queen). The king feared this and had the servant to take the baby up in the mountains and kill him. The servant couldn't kill him but he messed up his feet really badly and took him to the neighboring Kingdom where he was named Oedipus because of his messed up feet. When Oedipus was older he was traveling and Ran into this old guy and they fought. Oedipus killed the old man (his real father) and went on to the kingdom. He met the Queen (his real mother) and saved that kingdom from the griffin. He married the queen. Years later, after they had children, he found out that he had married his real mother. Oedipus burned out his eyes and both the queen and Oedipus killed themselves. Sad story really." Dudley said as he finished. Everyone but Harry gawked at him. They were surprised he knew so much.

"Lavender, can you do me a favor?" Harry asked.

"Sure if I can." Lavender said.

"I have quidditch practice on Saturday. Ron with be with me since he is on the team and Hermione will be busy somewhere else. I was wondering if you would sit with Dudley while we practice and explain the game to him." Harry asked.

"I'd be happy to if he would be willing to help me with my report." Lavender answered.

"I'd be happy to. When is it due? When and where would you like to meet? I'm still learning my way around." He said.

"Our report is due Wednesday. How about after supper. I'll walk with you to the library. Then meet you later in the common room." Harry said. They both agree and everyone starts eating. Halfway through lunch Snape glaring at Harry and said, "Professor Dumbledore wants to see you in his office after lunch, Potter."

Sorry I have to cut it here.

Just joking.

"I'll be there." Harry replied. Snape nodded and turned to walk off, and Katie said loud enough for him to hear her, "I think Uncle Severus needs a girlfriend to take care of his grumpiness."

Harry closed his eyes and held his breath while waiting for Snape to explode.

Snape just turned back around and gawked at Katie who just smiled at him. Snape turned around and stormed off.

"Katie as much as I can't stand Snape that was really uncalled for. Besides if I am correct he fancies and is going to ask out, Madam Pomfrey's new assistant Madam Serena Potter." Harry said. They all Gawked at him. "Well I had better go see what Professor Dumbledore wants to see me about." Harry stated.

"We'll take Dudley to history class." Hermione said.

"He can sit with me. That is if Dudley doesn't mind." Lavender said. Harry nodded and left. When he reached Dumbledore's office he opened the door and entered. "Come in Harry," Dumbledore said. When he walked in he saw Mrs. Weasley and his Aunt Petunia sitting in the office. Harry walked in and set next to his aunt.

"Harry," Dumbledore started "Molly came up with an idea and wants to see what you think."

"You want to know if you can redecorate the house." Harry stated.

"H-how did you know?" Mrs. Weasley asked.

"I kind of figured it was about the house. I don't mind if you fix it up a bit. Just put Sirius' things in his bedroom for me to go through. Don't do any bedrooms except the one you are staying in. I figure that when we come home for Christmas break that we could paint and fix it up. I also figured that Aunt Petunia would be happier there rather than here where there is nothing for her to do. Dudley is fitting in nicely, so he can stay with me if that is alright with you professor and Aunt Petunia. I'll look after Dudley. Besides he is making friends." Harry said.

Dumbledore and Petunia looked at each other and said that it was fine with them. Harry reaches for his wand and says 'Accio Blue Pouch' and concentrated on the pouch, and it flew into his hand. He handed it to Mrs. Weasley and said it has over a 4000 Galleons. Use it to redecorate. Tell Kreacher that I said he can have Mrs. Black's room and if he wants he can keep everything of hers in there including portrait. I thought thatRemuscould have Buckbeak's room since Buckbeak is here at Hogwarts. There are enough rooms because I would like there to be a big Christmas gathering." Harry said. "I don't know if Professor Snape and Katie have plans for Christmas, but I would like to invite them to spend it with us and Hagrid too." Dumbledore was shocked and please to hear Harry say this. Mrs. Weasley was shocked as well. Harry continued. "For when you pick out paint color, you can owl everyone to see what color they want for their room. I would like Hunter Green. Professor Dumbledore, I would like for you to make the office your own. Plus that would make an ideal meeting room for the Order. Put any charm or spell on the room you need to protect it. The Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, and the Halls; I'll leave to Aunt Petunia and Mrs. Weasley. I just ask no pink, purple or yellow, please.

"Harry, I am honored that you trust me to fix up the house for you." Mrs. Weasley said. Then turned to Petunia and said, "Come along dear, we'll get things started at the house." Before they left Dumbledore gave Mrs. Weasley a bag and a note. When they left Dumbledore said to Harry, "I'm really impressed that you are trying to get along with Professor Snape. I'm very proud of you. You are showing how mature you are being."

"Professor, I was reading my dad's journal and mentions a distant cousin that is in his year, but it didn't say who he is. Do you know or can you tell me who it is?" Harry asked.

"No Harry, I can't tell you, But James' cousin wants to meet you and tell you himself when the time is right. He isn't quite ready yet. He isn't as distant as you think either. I'll let you know when he is ready." Dumbledore said. Harry nodded and left Dumbledore's office. He headed back to the Gryffindor Common Room. It was empty, so he sat down in and opened his father's journal and started to read the second entry.

Sorry to cut it here.

Katie: Rena where are you going with this story, and why is Harry acting so mature.

Serena: You'll have to wait and find out.

Katie: Will I ever meet with Harry in this life time?

Serena: Yes, in the next chapter. Just be patient.

Katie: I'll try walks off

Serena: Stay tunes for Part 10. There will be will be 2 journal entries from James' Journal, Dinner, Snape and Malfoy Distraction, and Katie's meeting with Harry will be coming up soon.

Katie: It's about Bloody time.

Serena:P