Draco knew he needed to speak to his father. Harry had to be aware that he would get his dad involved in all of this. He wasn't quite certain why he was the one who had been sent. Severus and Lucius would have a key role in helping Harry come back to the UK. But perhaps they hoped Draco would be a more welcome face. Harry and Draco had never got along well in school but the history was better than with Lucius. It would also raise less suspicion if he was there than Lucius. He had planned to be home for Christmas but he was now wondering if it was possible.

He spoke to Remus before he sent a floo call to his father to speak with him. Remus assured him that both he and Harry knew that he would. Harry had his own questions about involving Draco and not just going through Severus. But the man had insisted that his nephew would help.

Lucius was shocked when he heard. "I had no idea."

"That he was alive? Or this plan?"

"Both. I knew your Uncle was up to something."

"There must be some way."

"The first thing would be to get him back in the country."

"Should we not wait until it is safer?"

"If Albus suspects Harry is alive…."

"He will be on high alert." Draco finished.

"It would be easier to bring him back first." Lucius thought.

Draco sighed. "But can we?"

Lucius reminded him. "Between our homes and his homes, there is plenty of space."

Draco sighed. "He will be in hiding again."

"But back home and slowly he can see his family."

Draco wondered. "But how do we get him back?"

Lucius sighed. "It is too dangerous to go to the UK ministry for a portkey."

Draco wondered. "Can he not use mine?"

"We would need permission to increase the number."

They had many friends in the ministry and far more than Albus. When Harry came back he would have even more than they did with his titles. But Albus had many spies in the past and they didn't doubt he still had them. They didn't need him suspicious about who was coming back. And to suddenly add three people to the portkey would do just that. The likes of Percy Weasley were close to the department and not to be trusted. From what they knew from Harry, only George likely the two oldest brothers, could be trusted. And the two eldest by not being there.

Draco was told they needed to find out a portkey internationally. They would need a private one but that would likely have to come from a government source. If they tried to create one, it would be detected, coming through the international. Harry was too pregnant to fly.

Draco came down to see Harry and Remus. "We have an issue."

Harry turned. "Is something wrong?"

Remus put a hand on him. "It's okay."

Draco explained. "We may have to wait till the baby is born and fly."

Harry was not happy. "I want her born in the UK."

Remus put a hand on him. "We will find a way."

Draco said. "We need to find a foreign entrance."

Remus smiled. "Harry?"

Harry stopped. "No."

Draco asked. "What? Is there something I am missing?'

Remus nodded. "Fleur."

Harry reminded him. "She is a Weasley."

Remus reminded him. "Bill was not involved."

Draco asked. "Would she help?"

Harry wasn't certain. "Her dad works for the French ministry."

Remus added. "And he has always been found."

Harry reminded him. "And how do you suggest we get in contact with her?"

Draco agreed. "I would raise suspicion."

Remus looked at Harry. "She is still friends with Viktor I believe?"

Harry nodded in confirmation. Draco smiled and was about to suggest he could offer some help there. He had known the Krum family for many years. He had not seen Viktor in a few years but it should not be hard. But it seemed that Harry had his own in with the Krum heir. Oliver and Viktor were in fact good friends, having met through quidditch. And Viktor had in fact been left off the list of people who knew Harry was alive. Harry had not mentioned him because he was not someone back home. And he was somewhat new to his lie other than fourth year.

Remus smiled. "We can send word through Viktor."

Harry was reluctant. "I am still not certain."

Draco offered. "Perhaps the Krums….."

Remus cut him off. "You can trust her."

Harry sighed. "It's my daughter."

Remus pushed gently. "And you protected their daughter."

Harry shook his head. "She was not in danger."

"You saved Fleur. Besides they told you, intent was more important."

Draco asked. "We can try. But if you'd like to be home for Christmas….."

Harry was pale. "I guess I need to trust. I just hope Bill…."

Remus squeezed his hand. "He was not involved. And he is the baby's Uncle."

Draco stopped. "Uncle?"

Harry wasn't ready to admit. "I consider them brothers."

Draco knew to leave it. "If it works you could be home for Christmas."

Remus reminded Harry. "Andromeda would like that."

Harry had a wistful look. "It would be nice."

If Fleur would or could not help, there was a chance the Krums could. But Remus thought that it was important that Harry take this step. If for no other reason than she owed Harry, Fleur would not betray him. He may not have saved her sister but he had saved her in the final battle. And Bill and his family owed Harry a few blood debts as well. But Remus truly believed that Harry wouldn't need to call in on either of them.

Harry reluctantly nodded. "Oliver has a game in France in two days. It might be perfect timing."


Oliver had been reluctant like Harry to include Fleur in this. But he agreed to meet with Viktor and get Fleur to help if she would. He had invited Viktor to his game which was not odd. He didn't play in Europe often but they had a special game there before the winter break. He planned to spend Christmas with his parents in the UK. He would be happy to see Harry home but only if it was safe for him and the baby.

Viktor was surprised when Oliver invited him but was happy to come. The two had been good friends and had flirted a lot over the years. They had never dated when Oliver was in Romania, but were friends. Viktor had an in with two Weasleys but Charlie they were unsure of.

Fleur smiled when she came to see Viktor. "Vik."

He kissed her cheek. "You have grown since I saw you."

She was pregnant. "It has been months."

Viktor took her arm. "Your husband doesn't mind me stealing you."

Fleur laughed. "He is busy with my dad."

"I was happy I got to see you while in France."

"Scared to come to see me in the UK? My in laws are not so bad."

"I may wait on such a reunion."

"Why did you really invite me?" Fleur asked.

"I just wanted to see an old friend."

"We both know there is more to this."

"I need a promise from you first."

Fleur was surprised. "Vik this sounds serious."

"It is."

She took an oath. "Now what is this?"

He shook his head. "I can't tell you."

Before she protested a voice said. "But I can."

Fleur turned around and found Oliver standing behind her. She had met him a few times and thought he and Viktor were cute together. She was disappointed when he moved to the States that summer. She had been trying to set up her old friend for years and thought Oliver was perfect. The only other option she considered was her brother in law Charlie. But she truly wondered if it was true, he preferred dragons, he never dated.

The two men shared a look but they were reminded that she had taken an oath. Neither doubted she didn't need it though but had promised Harry they would use it. They knew he had trouble trusting people but they would show him people could be trusted.

"We need your father's help with a portkey."

Fleur was confused. "Why?"

"We need to get three people home to the UK undetected."

"Should I be worried you are smuggling criminals?"

Viktor reminded her. "You know us better."

Fleur did. "Then who?"

"Harry."

Fleur was shocked. "Harry? He is dead."

Viktor shook his head. "He is alive."

Oliver gave a short explanation. "We need your help."

Fleur was pale. "Oh Harry."

Viktor put a hand on her. "He wants to…..and for his daughter to be raised there."

Oliver pressed. "But it needs to be safe."

Fleur assured them. "My father will help with a portkey, and I will help any way I can."

Oliver let out a breath. "Thank you."

Fleur asked. "I would like to tell my husband."

It was not about not keeping a secret from her husband. She didn't like to but she would if it was needed and it would not hurt him. But she knew her brother cared about Harry. Like Charlie, he had only got to know Harry the past few years. She was not surprised to learn that the Weasleys had been paid to take care of Harry. Or to believe the rest of the story as well. It wasn't only her mother in law that she had issues with.

She assured them. "Bill cares about Harry."

Oliver shared a look with Viktor. "He doesn't know him well."

Viktor agreed. "Only in the war."

Fleur reminded him. "Why you know it isn't false."

Oliver sighed. "Harry would like to have more of the family."

Fleur invited them to come. "You can tell him yourself."

Oliver agreed. "But an oath….."

"He will take one but it won't be needed."

Bill was surprised when they arrived. He was with her parents and sister. "I didn't know they were coming."

Fleur kissed him. "They need some help."

Viktor nodded. "But we need an oath."

Bill was a bit slower to take one than the others but did. "What is this about?"

"Harry." Viktor finally said.

Gabrielle was the one who asked. "I thought you said he died."

Bill shared her confusion. "He did."

Viktor explained. "We hoped you could help."

Francoise agreed. "It will take a few hours."

Bill looked. "Is this true?"

Oliver nodded. "He wants the baby to have her family."

Fleur reminded him. "Harry was like a brother to some of you."

Oliver admitted. "The baby is your niece."

Bill turned to look at him in total shock. He knew that Oliver was not just meaning in the adopted brother sort of sense. He knew Fred and George considered Harry to be a brother and he had started to as had Charlie. Ron and Ginny had pretended to, for the money that they had received. But there was more to this and he needed to know what Oliver meant. He could see from the look on his wife, she didn't know either.

Oliver was reluctant as even Draco didn't know yet. "Fred was her daddy, why he is so anxious to have George be a part of her life."