It seemed to take forever, but at long last, Harry, Ron and Hermione made it to their third year only to find out that Remus was the new DADA teacher. Harry was ecstatic but pretended to be as daunted by a new teacher as everyone else. The first night Remus got to the school Harry hurried right to the room. "You didn't tell me you got the position." Harry grinned as he hurried into Remus's outstretched arms and was rewarded by a warm hug.
"I wanted to surprise you." Remus laughed softly as they separated. Harry looked around Remus's new office. It was much more homey than when it belonged to Lockhart. The pictures of Lockhart and the countless mirrors were replaced by other things, some of which Harry recognized. "Everything has been arranged for my furry little issue but you really must keep it secret. Okay Harry?" Remus asked, as his mood sobered.
"I haven't even told Ron or Hermione." Harry nodded as his smile hardened into a tight line.
"Good boy." Remus smiled as he ruffled Harry's crazy hair. "Now get to bed. It's already late. Make sure you use your cloak to get back, don't want sulking Snape to get you." Remus's smile returned as he remembered the times he'd spent with the other three marauders playing pranks on the greasy haired man just as Harry now did on Draco.
"I love you." Harry said as he stopped his exit at the door. Remus smiled paternally, looking at Harry softly.
"I love you too Harry." He whispered, watching as his adopted son vanished under his cloak and the door shut once more.