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144 chapters. Wow.
That means I have officially matched the amount of chapters in The Family that Chooses You. I honestly didn't think I'd get here for Extended Family. I figured I'd find some sort of end or a block and stop and move on and yet, here we are. It's legitimately mind boggling to me that I've managed to write so many words and chapters in this setting. I guess I'm more attached to these characters than I thought.
I've said it before, but I honestly didn't know if I had it in me to write another long fic like I did for Family when I finished it. And then this and Taste has proven me wrong twice over which is kinda funny if you think about it. I'm not complaining mind, just funny to me that I've managed to not only stick with a project to the end, I've managed to do it for these two. Though admittedly, Extended is a lot easier to write and a lot harder in some ways. I don't have to worry about sequential plot points, but I do have to try and make sure details remain consistent all the way through.
I still plan on playing in this setting and fic. I still have ideas and think I can keep it going for a while yet. I was recently pretty sick though so my bank has run a bit thin so I will need to try and fill them up some. But don't worry, Extended will still be...extended, for some time. When I realized I hit this chapter, I knew I had to make it feel like a real Family chapter. I wanted it to have the elements of why I wrote this fic, and how I want people to feel when reading it. And I think I managed to recapture some of the magic.
To all the people still reading, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love seeing familiar faces and I am honored to see people who are still here from when I was actively posting Family. To all the newcomers, I'm glad you found your way here and I hope you enjoy your stay for as long as you are here.
Thank you all for making me a part of your fanfiction family.
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Extended Family
Chapter 144 – The Family that Chose Him
Takes place before chapter 31.
He wondered if it would ever get easier.
He had come fairly often since that day during his sixth year at Hogwarts. That Halloween was the first time he had ever visited the place. It had made such a profound impact on him that day. The feelings he felt, the emotions he bore and released, they had never quite left him. Since then, he usually came several times a year. Some visits lasted only a few minutes, a quick catch up and clean. Other visits lasted a little longer, when he felt the need to be alone for a bit with his thoughts and feelings and to be as close to them as he could. Sometimes he was alone, others he was with friends and those he called family.
He arrived and as per usual, he was alone in the cemetery. There were times where he had seen other people who had come to visit. A nod, a kind word, those were usually the only things exchanged with the other mourners, the others in grief, the visitors. He had even met the priest and the one who cared for the church. The priest was very kind and always greeted him warmly. After meeting him, he had given money to the church. Discreetly, in Muggle money of course, and though the priest had tried to dissuade him, he had gratefully accepted it to ensure that the church and the cemetery would be kept well, as well as helping the less fortunate.
He had felt good about that. The priest never failed to thank him sincerely for his donations.
The man discreetly regrew the small objects he brought. He filled the bucket with water from his wand and slowly and gently cleaned the gravestone. The water was cold, as well as the stone. He washed and wiped away the dust and debris that had built up since the last time someone came to clean them. Errant weeds were pulled. With his wand, he made a bouquet of lilies and bellflowers and in an afterthought, added a dahlia star blossom.
Finished, Harry sat down and leaned against the headstone, eyes looking into the distance.
"Hi Dad." He spoke at last, his voice low. "Wanted to let you know that we destroyed Ballycastle the other day, again." He smiled a little at the memory of the game. "They really are a bunch of tossers. Must be because they play for the team. I swear, every new player they get are just giant arseholes. You would've loved the game though. 300 to 30. We embarrassed them."
His smile grew a little. "Sam and Flora scored career bests and Benny had so many interceptions. And Captain Tanya knocked their Seeker's head off with a Bludger. I normally wouldn't like that sort of thing but it was a beautiful shot and that guy was an extra-large arsehole. Been fouling me all game and Tanya got pissed and hit him clean in the face, direct impact. I swear I heard his nose break from across the pitch."
He looked at James' name etched into the stone. "Keeping Portree proud for you."
His eyes drifted to Lily's name. "Hi Mum," he said, his voice a little thick. "Don't worry, I didn't fly dangerously during the game. I was extra good. Actually, I've been really good for a while now. Kinda have to, honestly. I don't hate it. Just have to remember to hold back here and there."
His eyes grew warmer. "Katie's gotten so big! Don't tell her I said that though, sometimes she likes hearing it and sometimes she doesn't. She likes to push me around with her stomach though which I personally find hilarious. Apparently SamaMum did the same when she was pregnant, which is even funnier."
He laughed a little and immediately stifled it, feeling slightly embarrassed. He looked around and was gratified to see that no one was there. "You'll both love this. So Sirius had his hand on Katie's stomach and he made a remark about how he hopes the baby doesn't have Potter hair. And Dahlia kicked him through Katie's stomach! Can you believe it? Hard enough to knock his hand off and we just laughed at that. He said I did the same to him once when he was making fun of you when I was growing in you, Mum."
His good humor faded. He leaned against the stone. "I'm about to be a father, a dad," he whispered. "What if I mess up? What if I'm terrible to her? What if I'm just like…them?" He shivered, drawing his arms around himself in desperation. "What if I'm not ready?"
He closed his eyes and he saw his past, his childhood. He shivered harder, trying to keep his feelings at bay. Tears pushed through his closed eyelids and he took a shuddering breath. "Don't get me wrong, I'm really glad I have AndiMum and Uncle Ted, SamaMum and Thomas, Jean and David, and everyone else. I really am. I just…I really wish you were here too so I know what to do."
He felt the stone warm against his cheek. He blinked a few times, wiping the tears away and gently wiped the stone clean again. "Sorry, whinging like that," he said sheepishly. He cleared his throat and vanished the water in the bucket before shrinking it once more. He patted the stone again, resting his hand against the warm spot. "I miss you and love you."
Long after he had climbed to his feet, long after he had left the cemetery and Godric's Hollow, and despite no one around to notice, the patch of warmth on the stone did not fade.
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"Hadley, you were just napping so nicely," Alicia said, looking down at her daughter who had started fussing all of a sudden. "What's wrong?" She looked at the door when it shook from knocking and Hadley fussed a little louder. "Hmm, it can't be."
Carrying her baby, Alicia went to the door and peeked through the peephole and brightened. She opened the door and smiled. "Hi Baby Bird!"
"Hi Alicia!" Harry said with a big smile. "Oh no, is Hadley okay?"
"I think she knew it was you and wants you to hold her," Alicia said, gently passing the baby over. Hadley immediately calmed down and started making noises of contentment. "Come in! Why didn't you come through the Floo?"
"I was already out and didn't want to wake up Hadley just in case with the Floo sounds or apparating," Harry said, bouncing Hadley lightly.
"Fair enough." Alicia looked at him carefully. "Are you okay?"
"I'm okay," he said, smiling a little at her. "How are you, more importantly?"
"I'm a mother of a newborn, not an invalid," Alicia said, pinching Harry's ear, making him laugh and wince. "So I'm exhausted and sore still but I am fine otherwise."
"That's good," Harry said with relief. "You let your mum get some rest and sleep now, you hear?" he said gently to the cooing baby. "That's a good girl."
"She just might listen to you, hopefully," Alicia said with a wry smile. "She's as headstrong as her mother already, if you can believe it."
"I probably could," Harry said, laughing at Alicia's irritable pokes. "Captain's being good, right?"
"He is," Alicia said lovingly. "Can't put her down when he gets home from work. He's still rather miffed that he's not getting time off like you do. But Puddlemere is low on morals so what can you do?"
"I'm really lucky that Portree is giving me so much time off," Harry said sincerely. "I was afraid since they're down a medi-magical and a Seeker but they insisted I take the time off for Katie and me. Which I don't mind either to be honest. I get to run a lot of errands and get things ready and make sure you and Angelina are okay."
Alicia stood on tip-toe to kiss him on the cheek. "You're so sweet, and I hope you know how grateful I am to you through all this."
"I do," Harry said.
"Good." She hugged him and the baby at the same time. She held his face in her hands, looking slightly worried. "Are you really okay?"
"I'm okay, really," he said slightly insincerely. "Just, worrying about a lot and getting ready. Katie's about to pop any day now."
"She was threatening to induce the other day," Alicia laughed. She smiled. "You really shouldn't worry, Baby Bird. With how you've been for Angelina and I, there is no way you won't be even more so for Katie and Dahlia."
"Aren't you afraid I'll neglect you?" Harry teased.
"Not even a bit," Alicia declared. "You don't have the ability to neglect anyone or anything."
"Thanks," Harry whispered.
"Any time," she whispered back and hugged him close.
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"Come in Rabbit!" Angelina called. She smiled when the door opened and Harry walked into the home.
"How did you know it was me?" Harry asked, delighted.
"I have an Identifying Charm on the stoop," she smiled. "Put it there to know when to be on my guard if it's George or Fred out there for a while, or my brothers."
"That's smart," Harry admired.
"Also this one started squeaking," Angelina said lovingly, looking down at a squeaking Hailey. "Wants her Papa Harry she does."
"Oh come here," Harry said, scooping up the baby and hugging her. Hailey stopped squeaking and made happy noises instead, wriggling happily in his arms. "Oooh, you're so energetic!"
"I feel like I need to stick her to me sometimes," Angelina smiled, enjoying the sight and the sounds of Hailey with Harry. "She practically squirted right out of George's arms the other day when he was changing her."
"Oh no, poor George," Harry laughed. "Look at you, scaring your parents already," he said and laughed when little Hailey laughed.
"Scared him good," Angelina said, smiling at her laughing baby. "He put bouncing charms and cushioning charms on every surface in the baby's room. Didn't tell me of course until after I tripped and fell and bounced off the floor and off the wall. Wasn't holding the baby thankfully at the time," she added as Harry laughed even harder.
"Sounds like it'd be fun in a different context," Harry chuckled.
"They're already monetizing it," Angelina snorted. "Gosh, those two can sell just about anything. Except for their innocence. Or the truth." She looked at him. "How are you doing, Rabbit?"
"I'm okay," he said, smiling down at Hailey.
She looked at him for a bit longer. "Come here," she said, patting the couch beside him. "Don't make me get up."
He snorted but did as told, sitting beside her. She pulled him and Hailey to her, holding him close. "You sure you're okay?" she asked gently.
"I think so," he replied quietly. "Just…thinking about a lot."
"Yeah, I can tell. Your hair gets even wilder," she said, smiling when he laughed and Hailey laughed with him. "Want to talk about it?"
"I'm just worried," he said at last. "About everything. About how I'll be as a dad and all that."
"Don't be thick," Angelina snorted, richly and deeply. "You're going to be amazing."
"How do you know?" he asked, turning his head to look at her.
"Because I know you," Angelina said with utter confidence. "You take care of all of us so well. I bet even before you left, you made sure Katie was well taken care of before you left to come see me and Alicia. And yes, I know you went to Alicia's or will and no she didn't tell me. Honestly, the only person you don't take care of is yourself."
"I have all of you to do that," Harry said with a weak smile.
"Darn straight," Angelina said proudly. "What, I'm watching my language around the baby."
"You're such a good mum," Harry grinned.
"Bold of you to tease me right here in my arms," Angelina smiled back and squeezed.
"You haven't played or practiced in weeks and your grip is somehow stronger!" Harry wheezed.
"I'm awesome. And I've got mum strength now," Angelina said proudly. She kissed him on the temple. "Don't worry, Rabbit. You are going to be an amazing dad. You're already an amazing little brother, husband, and godfather. There's no way in heck you won't be an amazing father."
"Thank you," he whispered. He smiled at her. "You censoring yourself is adorable by the way."
"It's Hailey's fault," Angelina sighed gustily.
"At least she's super cute."
"Right?! Thank goodness for that!"
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"Hey!" Ron waved his hand. "How's it going, mate?"
Harry walked to the bar, having just entered the Cauldron from Diagon Alley. "Doing alright, how about you?"
"Been good," Ron said gustily. "Business is stable and we finally have a full house with plenty of full-time and part-time employees. And extras too. So Hannah can finally take longer breaks and the like."
"Hey, that's great! Glad to hear it," Harry smiled.
"Right? Took long enough but I won't complain too much." He pulled out a bottle of water and gave it to Harry. "How's Katie?"
"Ready to have the baby," Harry said, taking the bottle and drinking from it. "She's good otherwise. Said she wishes she could fly some. I tried to make a safe broom for her but she balked at the features I wanted to do."
"Yeah, bet you'd lose no matter what in that sense," Ron snorted. "Especially with Katie who's used to flying fast and all that. Not as unsafe as what you do though."
"I've gotten better," Harry said defensively.
"Mmhmm," Ron grunted. "Hey Hannah, has Harry gotten better at flying safely?"
Hannah's head popped into the window to the kitchen. "A little better, still mad though. And that's just from listening to the games."
"Really, you need your wife to help gang up on me?" Harry grinned.
"Just to drive the point across," Ron smiled.
Hannah came out with a large bag. "Ron's sense of safety has been damaged by his brothers, so I have to help him there."
"She's not wrong," Ron said comfortably.
"No she isn't," Harry chuckled. "What's this?" he asked, taking the bag.
"Food for you and Katie of course," Hannah smiled. "Plenty of easy to freeze and reheat things. We were going to pop by your place later to take them to you but since you're here, you can take it now."
"Thank you so much," Harry said, deeply touched. "How much?"
"We don't charge family," Ron said, giving him the salute.
"I saw you charge Bill double the other day," Harry grinned.
"Bill eats like a bloody mule," Ron said. "Fine, we don't charge every family."
"With all you do for us, this is the least we can do," Hannah smiled.
"It's not a competition," Harry argued.
"Just shut up and take it, sheesh," Ron sighed. He shook his head and looked at his smiling wife. "Can you believe this bloke?"
"Yes, I can," Hannah laughed.
"Fine, I'm spoiling the heck out of your kids then, when you eventually have them," Harry smiled and hugged Hannah and punched Ron on the shoulder.
"You were going to do that anyways," Ron snorted, punching him back. "And that means Godfather Harry is going to provide free babysitting."
"Fair enough. I can't wait to play with Dahlia," Hannah said brightly.
"Such a lucky girl," Harry said happily. "Already having so many people waiting to see her and play with her."
"It's only what she, and you and Katie, deserve," Hannah said. "With how you treat us, how can we not do the same?"
"Again, certain family," Ron clarified. "Bill's and Charlie's sprogs are going to be nightmares. I already know it. I'm honestly surprised Hailey isn't one yet."
"She's a baby!" Hannah said, slapping him on the stomach.
"Yeah, be nice to my goddaughter," Harry laughed but gave Ron a look.
"Hey come on, you know her dad," Ron laughed, avoiding another stomach slap.
"He's not wrong," Harry grinned.
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"Hey, sorry I was gone so long." Harry cleaned himself, stomping his feet on the grate beside the hearth. "Is everything okay? How are you feeling?"
Katie looked up at him from the couch. "Well let's see, in the few hours that you left, I spontaneously burst into flames and turned to ashes, reformed into my incredibly whalish state much to my chagrin, had to fight a horde of pixies that were trying to steal the house, then fought the dragon they turned into, and had only just rebuilt everything before you got back. I also had to pee multiple times and might have eaten the entire jar of pickles that was new before you left."
"I can't tell if you're joking or not," Harry said seriously, looking about the house.
Katie laughed. "I'm fine, you silly thing. I could use a cuddle though."
Harry put the food and things away and sat beside her, drawing her to him. "So none of that happened?"
"Not all of it. I did pee a lot and I did eat that entire jar of pickles. It has to be the baby's cravings. I liked pickles before, but not eat an entire jar of them at once kind of like," she said, enjoying Harry's laugh.
"Good thing I bought two more jars," he said.
"I love you," she said and kissed him. "How were errands?"
"Good! Got you the extra things you wanted, the potions, visited Alicia and Hadley and Angelina and Hailey. They're doing great by the way. Ron and Hannah sent us a lot of Cauldron food."
"Brilliant! I was hoping for lots of mash and gravy." She looked at him. "And how are you?"
"I'm okay," he replied.
"I can't tell if you're joking or not," she repeated with a smile but with caring eyes.
He smiled back. "I went to visit Mum and Dad," he said softly. "I'm just…I guess I was feeling a little panicky and wanted to see them and wish they were here."
"I know," she said softly and kissed him again. "I don't blame you, a lot is changing."
"I'm just worried I'll be…not great," Harry said in a whisper.
"Don't think I can't kick your arse while being pregnant," Katie threatened, making him laugh. "Harry James Potter, there is no way in hell that you won't be an amazing father."
"Katie! Think of the baby!" Harry gasped.
"She's not born yet so I can still swear," Katie said, making him laugh again. "Look, I can understand why you might think that. You really shouldn't because you're not an idiot like that. But seriously, you're going to be amazing. I can't think of anyone better than you to be doing this with. No other person at all."
"Yeah?" he asked, eyes glinting.
She kissed his cheeks, then his nose, then his lips before pressing her forehead against his. "Yeah," she said with sincere finality. "I love you."
"I love you more," he whispered.
"No you don't," Katie smiled. Her smile grew when the window rattled and opened, allowing Hedwig to swoop in. The owl flew about the room, barking happily before landing daintily on Katie's lap. The owl hooted at Katie and Harry before she fluffed up against Katie's stomach. "I've accepted that you love Hedwig the most though."
"Equally," Harry protested, laughing at the severe look Hedwig threw at him. "Now if you were talking about treacle tart-ow hey! Kidding! I was kidding you two!" He reached out for his mirror when it started shaking a little, trying to fend off Katie and Hedwig. "Hi Hermione," he said warmly, seeing Hermione's image come into being.
"Oh good, you and Katie are decent," Hermione said brightly. Her image disappeared and the door to the house opened and Hermione walked in.
"You still haven't forgotten about that time before seventh year?" Harry asked wryly while Katie laughed merrily.
"Nope, it was seared into my innocent brain, to haunt me in my nightmares," Hermione said as she started unpacking a bag. "Not about you Katie, but seeing my little brother like that was mind-branding."
"Thank you for sparing my delicate pregnant ego," Katie laughed.
"You don't have anything to worry about," Hermione said. "You look better than plenty of people I've seen that aren't pregnant."
"Aw thanks Hermione," Harry said, seeing what Hermione brought. "You didn't have to do that."
"But I wanted to and just warning you, Mum and Dad are coming this weekend and they're packing their car full of things to bring," Hermione said. She looked over at the door and walked over to open it.
"Drat, I thought we beat you over," Daphne said, seeing Hermione.
"Nope, not this time," Hermione said smugly.
"Hey guys!" Tracy pushed her way past Hermione and Daphne. "We brought things!"
"Thanks!" Katie smiled. "You two know you didn't have to, right?"
"Of course we did, and we wanted to," Daphne said, following Tracy. "You are our dearest friends and this is a stressful time for you. We want to help."
"Really? She's pregnant," Hermione said indignantly when Tracy pulled out a very large and expensive looking bottle.
"It's for after she has the baby!" Tracy said just as indignantly. "It's tradition!"
The Floo roared to life and Luna skipped out of the flames. She waved cheerily as she cleaned the soot and ash. "I want to touch up the nursery," Luna said brightly. "I found new paint that absorbs the light charm and can glow at night. It's very soothing. I also found more soft things to put everywhere."
"How did you know we were visiting?" Daphne asked.
"I didn't!" Luna said, walking down the hallway.
"Does she just come over whenever?" Tracy asked.
"Sometimes," Katie smiles. "She usually asks but I've also gotten used to seeing her in the mornings sleeping on the couch sometimes and haven't felt the need to question it. Lyla does that too."
The door opened and Lyla walked in. "What, what's so funny?" she asked, narrowing her eyes while the others started laughing.
"We were just talking about you," Hermione smiled. "Something about you appearing in the night to sleep on the couch."
"Oh yeah, I do that," Lyla said without a trace of shame. "It's a really comfy couch. Mum's coming over after work by the way and Daddy is too. We're Katie-proofing things more."
"Don't you mean babyproofing?" Tracy asked.
"Eh, same thing really," Lyla shrugged.
"Come look at the paint!" Luna shouted from down the hall.
"Come on Lyla, you get to help me," Katie said, holding her arms out.
"Good Merlin woman!" Lyla groaned, pulling Katie up. "You can't blame all this on Dally!" Hedwig flapped into the air and landed on Harry's head, wiggling comfortably.
"Oh you better remember this moment when you get pregnant," Katie growled, leaning on her little sister. "I'm going to really stick it to you."
"What else is new?!" Lyla retorted. They bickered as they walked down the hall towards the nursery, a familiar sound to the others that was also comforting.
"Thanks girls," Harry said gratefully.
"Of course," Daphne said simply. "As if you have not done more for us many times. And yes yes, it is not a competition nor is anyone keeping a tally. We want to do this to show our thanks and our appreciation for you."
"And that we're super excited to be with Dally," Tracy said eagerly.
"Our family is getting bigger!" Hermione smiled.
Harry's heart thumped. "I really like hearing you say that," he whispered.
"Are you okay?" Hermione asked, her good humor replaced by concern.
"I was…I'm just worried," Harry confessed. "If I'll be a decent father and all. And I've been so wrapped up in things and I just now thought how I've neglected you all lately, especially with all you're doing." He blinked at three identically flat looks and snorts.
"Harry, friend of my soul, do not be an idiot," Daphne said sternly.
"You're still our best friend and if anything, Dally's impending birth has only made you even more motherly," Tracy said. "Yes, motherly. Not fatherly, motherly."
"Even if you were 'neglecting' us," Hermione made exaggerated air quotes with her fingers, "it would be understandable. But you haven't been. You came the other day to help me figure out that new runic array for my library."
"And you helped us with the transfiguration thing for our room," Tracy said.
"We still meet every few days, we just do it here for your and Katie's comfort instead of elsewhere," Daphne said.
Hermione hugged him. "You are nothing like them," she said fiercely. "Not even a bit. Don't even entertain that thought."
Something cold inside of him started to warm. "Thank you," he whispered.
Tracy snorted and she lifted Hedwig off his head and turned her to face him. "See? Even Hedwig thinks you're being an idiot."
Harry grinned at the flattest and most exasperated look on Hedwig's face. "Sorry, guess I am being silly," he said, wincing when she pecked him on the forehead forcefully but smiled when she nuzzled him, sitting down firmly when Tracy put her back on his head.
"You guys should really see this!" Katie shouted from the nursery. "The paint is amazing!"
They all walked in and admired the new paint and how the walls glowed gently in the dark. As they watched a Snitch fly around the walls, Harry felt Luna wrap her arms around his middle and squeeze hard. When he looked at her, she smiled up at him. "You felt like you needed a hug and I felt like hugging you."
He said nothing but gratefully hugged her back.
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"I know that look," Andromeda said as she sat beside Harry.
She, Ted, Tonks, Sirius, Amelia, and the Bells were in the Potter home. Ted and Andromeda had helped the Bells in continuing to babyproof, and Katie-proof, the home while Tonks, Sirius, and Amelia added their own touches. They stayed for dinner and it was a full home yet it did not feel crowded at all.
"Out with it then," she continued, looking at him. "Speak." She looked at him sourly when he barked, pinching him on the ear. "I expect that from Sirius."
"He is my godfather," Harry grinned, rubbing his ear. "I'm very impressionable and learn from him."
"The horror," she said dryly. "Come on then."
"I'm just grateful that everyone's here," Harry said. "I was lost in my head earlier and worrying."
"Perfectly normal," she said. "Worrying about everything?"
He nodded. "And if I'll be a good father or not."
"As if you could be anything else," she snorted richly. "But let me tell you a bit of a secret. First time parent, second time, or even seventh time, you never know everything. No two children are alike, not even twins, and what works for one will not for the other. But as long as you try, you are doing everything you can do."
She smiled at him and patted his cheek. "And you have all of us seasoned parents to help you and I might be inviting trouble by saying this, but I sincerely doubt your child will be as problematic as my darling daughter."
"I heard that!" Tonks shouted from across the room.
"You were supposed to!" Andromeda shouted back. She waved her wand behind her and Tonks' raspberry turned into a yelp. She rolled her eyes at a grinning Harry. "Case in point."
"Dora's great," Harry smiled. He sighed and hugged Andromeda. "Thank you MumAndi," he said.
"Of course," she said, kissing his forehead. "You know me, I only lie to my patients about civility and things and will never lie to you. You have my faith."
"I guess I should have some in myself," he joked weakly.
"You will learn," she said warmly. "And until then, all of us will have plenty for you."
Later that night, when it was just Katie and Harry, he laid back in bed and pulled her closer to him. He closed his eyes, listening to her breath in her sleep, feeling her warmth against him, and slowly fell asleep himself.
Peaceful and content.
Unworried.
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Arnie1701 - BLTs are good sandwiches.
alix33 - Happy Hedwig dances are the best.
odonnellzoo99 - Kinda impressive how something so mundane and unmagical can be so magical to people and owls passionate about them. That ham bacon sounds great. A long time ago, there was a place that sold turkey ham which was turkey cured like ham and it was tastier than it should have been.
DOOOOOOM Lord of Waffles - That's my secret, I always want bacon.
TheSphynx - Hankerin' for that bacon'.
sravansai - Thank you, glad you enjoyed.
poka - Linette liked it I'm sure. Right? Such a silly little thing but makes perfect sense once you think about it. Might have to revisit smoking things, but no smoking Hedwig feathers for obvious reasons.
Ghostwriter - Thank you. Glad you liked it.