Thanks for the reviews :) Sorry it wasn't sooner but the lack of people reading it was something I thought should be given time. But even I got sick of waiting. If people haven't read it not your fault but theirs. So please enjoy this new chapter. A/N at the end.

Chapter 13

Harry sat on a log not yet prepared for their new home, watching the others whilst he fed Teddy. It had been two weeks since they had been left on their own to bring life back to Hogwarts. Their days were full of scavenging for what was still usable from the castle. Sadly it wasn't much but at least they would have furniture for their new home which was coming along nicely. Neville it seemed had more than just talent with plants. The cabin was almost complete. Harry and Charlie had designed it at night while Severus and Neville planned the garden which would be very essential for their survival, not only with food but plants for healing potions. All three men shared the responsibility of caring for young Teddy. Often Severus would wake in the night and kept Harry company while he fed his godson.

The young hero smiled down at Teddy when he noticed he had stopped sucking but was still attached to his nipple. The young boy had fallen asleep a habit he often did. Suddenly there was a loud crack and three wands were pointed at the hero. Startled Harry pressed Teddy closer to his chest ready to protect him.

"Please masters I mean no harm." A high pitched trembling voice spoke. Harry turned and watched as a house elf bowed their ears touching the ground as they trembled.

"Winky?"

"Master Harry Potter remembers Winky?"

"Of course. How are you Winky?"

"Explain yourself elf." Severus demanded his wand still pointed at the elf as he strode over to Harry placing himself in front of Harry and Teddy.

"Severus lower your wand your scaring her. I know Winky, she was Dobby's mate." Harry said coming to stand beside the potion master and pushing his arm down. "Winky please don't bow to me."

The elf slowly rose in her arms was a bundle that looked like rags until it moved. "Please master Harry Potter I mean no harm."

"Winky is that a baby?" Harry said handing Teddy over to Severus ignoring the man's mumbles of being a foolish gryffindor.

Getting down on his knees in front of the house elf he smiled as he gentle moved the blanket back and saw a tiny baby. Big green eyes looked up at the hero making his heart beat wildly in his chest. There was no doubt in his mind that this elf was Dobby's child.

"What is your name little one?" he asked tickling the little ones cheek with his finger.

"His is not named as yet as my mistress is supposed to name her."

"Who is your mistress?" Harry asked frowning. Last he knew Winky was still a free elf just like her mate Dobby before he died.

"Why Hogwarts of course." Winky said confused why Harry Potter didn't know.

"She called you?" Severus asked now kneeling down beside Harry. Teddy in his arms his voice now gentle a soft smile on his face.

"Yes Headmaster."

"Very well we shall not get in your way. Please feel welcome back and introduce your son to us and we shall celebrate." Severus said kindly before handing Teddy back to Harry, before heading back to the cabin.

"You's have a baby to Harry Potter."

"He is my godson Winky." Harry said showing the elf his godson. "Please come back when you know your son's name."

Winky bowed before heading towards her destination. Harry wiped his tears away. He never knew that Dobby had left behind a child of his own and felt so guilty for getting him killed while he asked for his own.

"Harry?" Neville said coming and sitting beside his friend.

"I didn't know, I didn't know. I… I"

"We were at war Harry. Dobby loved you and willingly helped you and the others. He is a hero just as much as everyone else."

"It hurts Nev it hurts so bad." Harry leaned into his friend and sobbed.

Severus laid down his hammer and was about to go comfort his mate only to be held back by his friend. Jealousy coursed through the wizard watching his mate taking comfort from another. Not only that but a very handsome young wizard who had been close to his mate over the last 7 years.

"Let them be Severus. They both need this. We may have been at war but we were adults they were just children and done and seen more than we could ever could imagine. Harry knows you are here for him but right now he needs his friend, not his mate."

Severus bent down and picked up his hammer and looked at his former lover. "Your an idiot Weasley."

Charlie burst out laughing. "And you are just figuring this out now? Come on we need to get this roof on before it gets dark." Patting his friend on the back they headed back to their work.

Harry was just placing the last dish on the table when Winky returned. The others were swimming in the lake washing off the days grime. They had finally completed the outside and all they needed was to set up the inside. The cabin would be their home until they could complete the ground floor of the castle. The founders had asked that she retained her grandeur but left the actual new design with them. At night they spent hours pouring over plans they had found when Hogwarts was first built. The castle wasn't as big as it is now but still wonderful. They decided that they would change little although they would add safe rooms for students like werewolves so that they and the other students would be safe during the full moon. No man or creature would be discriminated against at Hogwarts. All were welcome. Weres as well as vampires and cenateres if they so wished. Just like in the founders time.

"Hello Winky. Would you like to put your little one down with Teddy?" Harry asked.

"Master that is not done. Young master Teddy is…"

"Teddy is more than happy to share his crib with his new friend I'm sure." Winky didn't understand her mates Harry Potter but did put her son down with the little human.

Young Teddy rolled in his sleep and cuddled the young house elf who himself was fast asleep. Harry smiled at the pair before taking Winky's hand and leading her to the table and pulled out a chair for her. He knew what he was doing went against all the house elf knew but he only saw Winky as a fellow being and one who deserves respect and his friendship.

"Harrys Potter is a strange wizard." Winky giggled hopping up on the chair allowing Harry to push her chair in.

Soon the others joined them and started filling their plates as though having a house elf at their table was an everyday occurance. Harry was happy to see that Winky filled her plate and though there was no meat on her plate there was plenty of fruit and vegetables. He had never thought to ask Dobby what sought of food house elves ate. Being vegetarian seemed to make sense though he guessed.

"Would you honour us with your child's name madam?" Severus asked as they continued to eat.

"Cassian Hogwarts" Winky said sitting straighter.

"What a wonderful name." Charlie smiled at Winky. "Do you know what that means Winky?"

"I is knowing." Nodding her head. "Is honour to be named after our mistress."

"Indeed." Severus said just as young Cassian stirred.

All four men went to pick the little one up only to be beaten by his mother. "May I have a hold?" Neville asked.

Cassian was passed from wizard to wizard each falling in love with the little fella. Teddy was not going to miss out and soon was laying in Severus' arms with Cassian in the other. Harry wished he had a camera so he could have a reminder at how perfect the potion master looked cooing over the two babe's

Winky and Charlie used charms to clean up the table. The dishes washing themselves it was something that Harry and Neville didn't know and were happy to leave it to the others. The sun was setting over the black lake. The giant squid waved his tentacles at the group before going underwater for the night. Severus excused himself saying he needed to go check on Hogwarts asking Winky to join him. Harry promised to keep an eye on Cassian for her and promised to guard him with his life like he would Teddy.

Charlie stood back and admired the new cabin. The furniture was placed in every room and the kitchen was now fully functional thanks to a fair bit of magic. Even the bathroom was up and running and Neville and Harry were arguing as to who should have the first shower. Right now though Teddy Lupin and Cassian Hogwarts were both being bathed. The youngest wizard holding onto the elf as he happily splashed water all over Harry.

When the front door suddenly opened Severus appeared with Winky who was holding onto what looked like a bag. Hearing the squeals of delight from the bathroom the two headed straight to the noise ignoring Charlie. Soon giggles could be heard along with a deep chuckle, smiling Charlie set about making a pot of tea.

"See I told you we needed an extra room." Harry said smugly, once Severus explained that Hogwarts herself allowed for Winky and Cassian to stay and help the wizards.

"I is not needing a whole room. Winky will sleep beside the fire." Winky said crossing her little arms.

"Winky you are sleeping in the bedroom. I've even shrunk the bed for you. Cassian can sleep with Teddy." Harry argued crossing his arms as well.

Severus shook his head at the pair. Both were stubborn as each other, but put his money on Harry to win. The room had actually been intended to be Harry and Teddy's while Charlie and Neville agreed to share a room each having a bed each. Severus was to have his own room which also doubled as an office. Now however it would have Harry and Teddy as well. The paperwork would be done at the kitchen table. The young wizard hadn't even discussed this with his mate who was not in the least complaining. The bonus for Severus was that Harry would have to share his bed as there were no more to be found. Transfiguring something to a bed was not advisable and each wizard admitted that it wasn't their strongest subject at school and the likelihood of it returning to it original form in the middle of the night was a massive possibility.

Sure enough in the end Harry won out. Winky threw her arms up in despair and ordered everyone to bed as though they were all still children. One look at her face and none of them were going to argue, not even the saviour of the wizarding world. It wouldn't take long for each and everyone of the wizards to realise what a god send Winky would be to them.

TBC

I know not much has happened in the way of Harry and Severus this chapter but don't worry next chapter things move along very nicely.