Authors notes: I am back kiddies. I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend (labor day weekend). To those residing in the USA. I have gotten some complaints through pm's that the story is kind of slowing down. To those who think that I am truly sorry but this pace is necessary at this point in the story. Some parts of this story is going to seem very slow and some are going to be actioned packed. Any good story is like that (hence why I wasn't a big fan of Order of the Pheonix)
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It had been several days after Harry had let everyone know about his suspicions about Lucius Malfoy making an Horcrux, and unfortunately they weren't anywhere near figuring out where the Malfoy family was. The night before the kids had to go back to Hogwarts Harry was pacing the living room. Ginny put a comforting hand on Harry's shoulder and said "Everything will be alright. Lucius Malfoy can't be stupid enough to keep Scorpius from Hogwarts."
Harry let out a sigh and sat down "I know but it's worrying and you know Albus and Samantha are friends with him. Plus we need to figure out exactly what Lucius is doing and why."
As they spoke there was a light knock on the door. Both Harry and Ginny looked at each other in surprise but Harry went and opened the door. As the door opened Hermione walked in calmly "Well it appears as if the Malfoy's are back at the Malfoy Manor."
Harry jumped up from his seat "That's great Hermione. Can you get a search warrant for me."
Hermione shock her head "unfortunately that is not a great idea. We need a valid reason for the search warrant and at the same time we don't want Lucius to know we are suspicious of him making a Horcrux."
Harry let out a groan but Hermione continued "but I have another idea."
Harry looked at Hermione in confusion before saying "What do you mean."
Hermione smiled sadly "Look Harry don't think I am trying to dictate on when you should give your kids the gifts."
Harry looked confused for a moment but after a while it struck Harry "I wasn't really planning on giving any of them those items this early. My plan was to give James one of the items when he became a prefect and then give Albus the other item when he became a prefect."
Hermione let out a chuckle "your pretty sure both of your son's will be prefects?"
Harry let out a smile but before he could say anything Hermione continued "Look Scorpius is going to turn up at Hogwarts but I am afraid he will be monitored. Albus and Samantha are both friends with him but won't be able to talk to him because they are considered inferior to the Malfoy's"
Harry nodded in understanding and Hermione continued "So what I suggest is giving Albus but the map and the invisibility cloak and telling him about the Room of Requirement's."
Ginny looked furiuous "you are suggesting we play favoritism and not give anything to James."
Hermione looked taken back "no you misunderstand me Ginny. What I meant…"
Ginny snapped "Hermione Weasley I know exactly what you are implying, and before Harry decides what to do I am having no part in this. I will not treat one of my son's unfairly because the Minister of Magic is afraid to lose her position."
Hermione was taken aback "I would never tell you all to treat one son fair and the other one not. What I mean to say is you can let Albus borrow the items in promise that he returns it at the end of the semester."
Harry looked between Ginny and Hermione before saying "Ginny is right Hermione I can't just give one of my kids something early and not the other. How about this I just tell Albus where the room of requirement is?"
Hermione looked at Harry straight in the eye "you don't think I thought about just telling him where the room of requirement is? Its not that easy Lucius will have his grandson monitored and watched."
Harry let out a sigh "how about I just give the invisibility cloak to Albus and to James I give the map. Albus really just needs to sneak himself, Samantha and Scorpius into the room of requirements. This way it can be fair and I wont be accused of favoritism."
Ginny let out a huff "I'm not to happy about this change in plans Harry."
Harry put a comforting hand on Ginny "I know but we need to make sure Scorpius doesn't makes the same mistake as his farther did."
When Ginny gave a nod of understanding the situation Harry called down his two sons. Once both of them were in the living room Harry said "today I think both of you deserve to inherit a part of a family heirloom."
As Harry said this both of his son looked at there father questioningly but instead of answering there questioning face Harry got up and went to a cabinet. He opened it and took out a piece of parchment and cloak. He then looked at his two sons and said "These two items were my dad's and now I am giving each one to you."
Harry first turned to his oldest son James "This James is a map of Hogwarts. All you have to do is put your wand to the parchment and say 'I solemnly swear I am up to no good'. Once you say that the parchment will turn into a map and show you exactly where everything and every one is."
James looked at the parchement and let out a grin and grabbed it.
Harry then turned to Albus and said "for you I have an invisibility robe. When you put it on you will turn invisible."
Harry went to give the robe to Albus and Albus touched it in amazement but before he could say thank you James whined "but farther don't you see how much more fun it would be if I had both the robe and the map."
Harry looked atunned at the moment. Clearly he hadn't expected this but before he could say anything Albus cleared his throat "James you can borrow the robe when you want if you promise that I can borrow the map."
James looked suspiciously at his younger brother but seeing as he wasn't going to get what he wanted he relanted.
Harry smiled at his youngest son and then grinned "well since that is figured out the best thing to do now would to show you one more secret of Hogwarts."
Both of the boys looked confused but Harry asked for the map and laid it open for them. He then whispered to them both and said "Hogwarts has many secrets and one of the biggest secrets is the room of requirement. It is located on the seventh floor and you have to pass by it three times. At the same time you have to think of what you need the most and the room will appear."
Both of the boys looked amazed and turned to leave. As the approached the door Ginny spoke sternly "remember the two of you promised to let the other borrow each other's gift and if I hear one of you aren't keeping your promise. There will be hell to pay."
Both nodded and went up to there respective rooms. As Albus got back into this bed the door slightly opened and Harry came in "Albus can I speak with you for a moment."
Albus slowly got up.
Harry sat at the edge of Albus's bed and said "I gave you the invisibility robe because I need you to do me a favor."
Albus looked at his father questioning but didn't say anything so Harry continued "I need you to find out if Scorpius is okay and if he acts weird you need to tell him that you know a perfect place to talk without being over heard."
Albus looked at his dad questioningly but seeing his stern face he knew not to question so he said "Sure dad.'
Harry smiled and got up to leave before saying "Albus make sure you are careful and no one over hears you or sees you and Scorpius spending to much time."
Albus nodded as his dad closed the door. If his dad was worried about Scorpius then something must be wrong. It might be one of the reasons why he hadn't heard from his friend all winter break. He was determined to figure out what exactly was going on.
