"Definitely, but I'd even have stayed there if that would have been what it took to keep you alive," Harry replied.
"Yeah, I'm not a big fan of dying either, but don't ever feel guilty about that," Sirius said. "Now why did you trip Nymphy? Are you mad at her for some reason?"
"You noticed it?"
"I was right behind you, well actually right behind Fleur but don't tell her that," Sirius replied with a wink.
"Don't tell Bill you mean?"
"He IS one very lucky man," Sirius said. "If that's the way they grow them in France, I need to think about moving there."
"I think you SERIOUSLY need a date," Harry said. "Speaking of which, where's Buckbeak?"
"Ouch! I think I was just insulted," Sirius said to a wall before turning back to his godson. "He's still in his room, but Dumbledore said it should be okay to let him return to Hogwarts this week. He's going to let Hagrid know and coordinate for him to get back."
The mention of Hagrid made Harry think of the mokeskin pouches and what they wanted to put in them. "Do you know where I can get Goblin made daggers or knives?"
"How big?" Sirius asked. "There's a whole set of Goblin made knives in the kitchen."
"Really?" Harry exclaimed. "Real Goblin made?"
"Of course. Nothing but the best for my mother you know," Sirius grumbled. "Why?"
Harry explained what they wanted them for.
"That's not a bad idea. I think a couple of the small paring knives will work great for you," Sirius said. "They might be small but they're almost unbreakable. Now, you still haven't told me what's your beef with my cousin."
"I don't have a problem with her," Harry said. "There was something we didn't tell you about the future because of what you might say, but I think I have to tell you now because with you still around it might not happen the same way."
"Now you have me curious, I mean you said Tonks died like I did."
"She did. She died fighting alongside her husband," Harry explained. "They left a few month old son behind."
"Tonks got married?" Sirius asked and then realized what Harry was saying. "You mean Moony don't you?" When Harry nodded, Sirius left out a yell of laughter. "That old mangy wolf married into my family?"
"You can't say anything," Harry implored. "Well you can but not like that. If I understood it correctly, Tonks is already in love with Moony at this time and he likes her too, but he doesn't believe he's good enough for her. He thinks it would hurt her to be associated with a werewolf."
"But they got together?"
"Yeah after Dumbledore died, they got married sometime before Fleur and Bill."
Sirius smiled. "Well good for the man and he had a son as well huh?" He got a twinkle in his eye that could rival Dumbledore. "I guess I'll see if I can't hurry it up some this time."
"Just don't mess it up," Harry said. "I know there are no guarantees but Moony and Tonks were happy. They even made me Teddy's godfather."
"Teddy?" Sirius asked. "After Tonks' father?"
"Yeah, he died as well."
"If I can help it, they'll have their happiness," Sirius said determinedly. "Merlin knows that man needs something good in his life. Does anyone else know?"
"Hermione of course, but I don't…wait Mrs. Weasley might," Harry said. "Not the future of course, but the night I went to the Burrow last go round, she and Tonks were talking when I got there. Tonks was sad and though at the time I thought it was over you dying, I'm pretty sure it was because of Moony."
"I'll see what Molly knows," Sirius said. "Might take her mind off of Fleur. Talk about someone she doesn't like. They've only been here a couple of days, mostly Fleur since Bill's been working long hours, but it's obvious the Molly doesn't like the goddess."
"Wished there was a way to fix that easily, but last time it took Bill being mauled by Greyback for Mrs. Weasley to find out that Fleur really does love Bill."
"I think if I were Bill, I'd take not being mauled. Molly will eventually come around. It might take a bit longer, but you never know."
"I agree," Harry replied.
"So what did Amelia want earlier?"
"Oh, she wants us to come to the Ministry tomorrow. More questions."
"I'll arrange it. What time?"
"Earlier the better, I want to go to Hermione's home tomorrow," Harry replied. "I also need to get to the bank to get money out of my vault. When I get a chance, I want to take Hermione out on a date. I know I can't move around safely in wizarding places, but I should be relatively safe in the muggle world."
"Albus will lay a dragon egg before he allows you to go roaming about."
"Dumbledore's protection attempts in the past have been underwhelming at the best," Harry replied. "I really don't care what the old man says."
"Harry, why do you think Molly and Arthur are really staying here?" Sirius asked. "They'll never admit it, but I guarantee that they have orders from Albus to let him know if you try to be too independent. If you tried to walk out that door, they will either try to stop you or be on the floo to Dumbledore immediately."
Harry shrugged. "I'm not worried about it. In fact it might be better that way."
"Why do I have a feeling you aren't just laying over for the Headmaster?"
Harry smiled. "I'm not, but as long as he thinks I'm here then so will Snape. Snape will tell Voldemort and I won't have to worry about Death Eaters will I?" He nodded toward the cabinet. "I have a way out of here that no one knows of, so don't be surprised when I stay locked in my room all day. If someone is looking for me, then let me know by the mirror. I'll get back as soon as I can."
Sirius smiled at his godson. "I swear you're becoming more and more like James every day."
"Thanks, but I'm not my dad," Harry replied. "I have my own wife now and someday I'll have my own family," They were silent for a minute for Harry continued. "I saw their graves you know, when we were in Godric's Hollow. I also saw their old house."
A pained expression crossed Sirius' face. "I...I haven't. I should, but..."
"They'll understand," Harry said. "Maybe...when this is all over we'll both go there."
Sirius nodded. "Sounds like something we can do."
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