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This took a bit longer to write than expected, sorry! ^3^

Chapter 4

Life was good for the Potter-Evans boys.

Harry James Potter and Dudley Evans had been sledding for almost 3 hours when they started to get hungry. The brothers knew their mother had been baking when they went outside, and they soon agreed that it was time to head back for a snack. Being pranksters at heart, they decided to give their mother a scare. They sneaked up to the cottage and peeked through the window. Their mother was standing in the kitchen with a strange man, who was waving a strange stick over her hand. Dudley thought it was weird, but Harry could feel a tingle in his fingertips from whatever he was doing, the same tingle he felt whenever strange things happened around him.

Then the man stepped closer to their mum, and it looked like he was going to kiss her(ew!). So the boys leapt to action and ran to the door, pushing it open with all their might, making it slam into the wall in the way they knew their mother didn't like.

Dudley just scowled at the man when he approached them, she was their mum! Harry, on the other hand, grinned at the stranger in all his toothless glory. He went up to the stranger while his mum helped Dudley out of his clothes.

"Ellu!" Harry stretched out his hand, they way he'd seen grown ups do. Remus smiled at the boy and crouched down to his level and shook his hand. "Hello Harry. It's been awhile." The boy took the chance now that they were at the same level and touched the mans face, poking the thin scars that ran across his features. "Wow! You got lotsa scars! I have one too!" Harry pushed his bangs up with his other hand, displaying his lightning bolt scar. Remus chuckled, "you sure do buddy" and ruffled the boy's hair.

Petunia, having finished helping Dudley, went over to their side and sat down on the floor next to the man and the boy. "Harry, this is Remus. He was a friend of your dad and your other mommy. They went to school together." Harry's big eyes got even wider. "You knew momma Lily?" The boy leaned closer, and whispered loudly to Remus "Are you magic too?" Harry grinned as Remus nodded in reply, the look on the boys face was priceless and he suddenly felt regret that he hadn't been there for the boy before now.

Dudley stepped between his mother and the-stranger-who-almost-kissed-her "Mum, I'm hungry." He pouted and his mother cooed over him. "Oh Dudders, why didn't you say so? Come with mum to the kitchen and help her whip up something. Remus, maybe you could entertain Harry while I make us a quick bite?" She got up and headed to the kitchen, Dudley stuck his tongue out to Remus, before following him, leaving a slightly confused Remus and a laughing Harry behind.

"So…. What do you want to do, Harry?" the boy looked thoughtful for a moment, before he lit up again. "Do you wanna see my room?" he asked excitedly, grabbing Remus' hand. Remus suppressed a groan as he got up, joints still sore from his transformation and followed the boy who still held his hand.

Harry led Remus to the room he'd once hidden his box of keepsakes in, he'd have to show the boy its contents later. The room looked nothing like the one he remembered from his childhood. It was painted a cheerful sky blue, a bunkbed stood against one wall and the floor had a large carpet that looked like a small village with roads. The walls had several posters with football players and cartoon characters. An open toybox stood under the window and Harry ran over to it, pulling out several toys.

"These are my favorite! This one is a robot that can turn into a truck! His name is Optimus and he is so cool! And this is Luke Skywalker! He's a Jedi who fights bad guys with a lasersword and space magic! They call it the force, but I know it's magic because magic is real and can you PLEASE show me some magic?" Harry was panting for air when he finished talking, a toy clutched in each hand, looking at Remus with pleading eyes.

Remus sat down on the carpet across from Harry, and pulled out his wand. "Okay Harry, but you have to promise me NOT to tell anyone besides your mother and brother about this, okay?" his voice was serious and the boy nodded eagerly. Remus held up his wand and continued. "This is my wand, I got it before I went to Hogwarts, from a wandmaker named Ollivander. Do you know what Hogwarts is?"

"The school mom went to!" Harry had been focused on the wand, but now his eyes snapped up to meet Remus' eyes. "That's right Harry, I also went to Hogwarts, your mom and dad as well. All magical children in Britain do after their 11th birthday. If you wish, I can bring you a book that has everything about Hogwarts in it. But first, you wanted to see some real magic, right?" "Yes please!" Harry nearly yelled his answer, Remus winced a bit at the loudness of his voice, but laughed.

"Okay Harry, so this is a charm I learned in my first year at school. Charms were one of your mother's favorite subjects at school, it's also where you learn most of the spells we commonly use." Remus was in full tutoring mode, he'd loved helping the younger students at Hogwarts, and he'd always pictured himself as a teacher, before he became aware of how limited his options were due to his disease. However his passion for demonstrating and teaching spells hadn't faded a bit over the years. He pointed his wand at one of the toys on the floor. "Okay, so you swish-and-flick your wand, and the charm is Wingardium Leviosa" The toy car floated up in the air as he spoke the words, and Harry squealed with happiness, clapping his hands.

When Petunia entered the room, several toys were floating around the room, a few toy cars were following the roads on the carpet and Remus was currently instructing Harry in how to transfigure one item into something else, the boy was giving him all his attention and they didn't even hear the door open behind them. The toy spider was rapidly turned into a colorful marble, a matchbox, a teacup and then a marble again, before Remus turned it into a snitch and let it fly up to join the other toys in the room.

Dudley burst into the room, his former animosity towards the man forgotten. "Wow! You did all if this?!" He carefully stepped onto the carpet, laughing as several of the cars had to swerve to avoid his feet.

The children's amazement was matched by Petunia's. Lily could never show her what she'd learned at school, to see it in person was incredible! She'd read the schoolbooks Lily had left behind, but she hadn't understood half of it. She felt a small pang of regret and envy, but pushed it away. There was no changing the past after all.

"I hope you're planning on helping them clean this up, there will be no food served unless the toys have been put away!" She put on her best 'strict mother' expression, hands placed on her hips. Remus grinned at her and flicked his wand, all of the toys moving back to their box in tidy lines. Petunia rolled her eyes but couldn't suppress a smile. "Okay kids, go wash your hands!"

The boys complained dramatically, but went to the bathroom to clean up. Remus stood and brushed off his pants. "I guess that's my cue to leave? I would hate to impose." He ran a hand through his hair, feeling a bit awkward now that they were alone again, but she just smiled at him.

"And I hate to waste food, so you better stay. I made enough for all of us, and I reheated the hot chocolate, don't think I missed you eyeing it in the kitchen." She nudged him teasingly, cheeks light pink at the thought of what happened in the kitchen earlier. Remus was sure his face was red as well, and followed her into the kitchen where the kids waited for them.

Remus got to show off more of his skills, when he cleaned up after lunch with a few simple housekeeping charms. Living on his own, often in subpar conditions, had made him appreciate such spells, and he'd made sure to learn a collection of them. Petunia seemed to appreciate them too, he was sure that taking care of a house and two wild young boys had to take its toll, and Remus silently swore to help her as much as he could.

Now they were all gathered around the coffee table where the tin box lay waiting. The boys could barely contain themselves, shaking with suppressed glee at finally getting to see the treasures inside the box. Remus looked at Petunia for permission, he tapped the box when she nodded, casting a silent finite. The box expanded to almost twice it's size, and the lid popped open.

Oh my gosh, thanks for all the responses! I honestly never thought this would get much attention at all!

Just a bit more feelgood-fluff before we get to more serious things, and get to answer a few of the questions people have been asking!

Hope you enjoyed it! ^3^