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Previously:

"It's nice to see what a good mother you are Patterson," someone said tauntingly behind the trio.

Without looking, Harry knew who it was.

"I'm doing better than your mother did with you Carrow," he said calmly.

The Carrows, Mulciber, and Wilkes got angry and went for their wands. Quickly Draco and Hermione got up and had their wands at the four.

"Please, you two can't attack us on your own."

"They're not on their own you slimy snake," said Sirius from behind, followed by James and Remus.

Seeing they were outnumbered, the four stomped away.

"Like I said before, one week here and I've already made enemies. They're lucky I didn't do what I really wanted to," said Harry noncommittally.

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Chapter 7: Information

Sunday mornings were always Harry's favorite. It was usually the day he could get the most quietness. Harry did his morning routine and headed to breakfast. As usual, Hermione and Draco were already there. Next to them were Remus and Lily chatting about their latest potions assignment.

Harry stopped to watch his friends for a minute. He couldn't help but smile at the scene. He was very lucky to have them with him. Teddy started whimpering in hunger, so Harry continued towards the table.

"Morning," Harry greeted while seating Teddy.

Everyone greeted him in return while he continued to prepare Teddy's breakfast. Harry fed Teddy a few spoonfuls of mashed fruit when Hermione started talking.

"Harry, after we're done here, can we go talk about our next step," she whispered. Harry nodded and finished feeding Teddy.

...

The trio headed towards the room of requirements in silence. Each in their own thoughts, they didn't notice five people cautiously following them. Before getting to the hall of their destination, Harry paused. He realized they were being trailed.

He coughed a bit to get his friends attention and silently motioned behind them with his eyes. The other two nodded in understanding. All three slowly moved their hands over their wands while still walking. Harry quietly counted to three and the trio whipped around and immobilized their five followers. Teddy whimpered in Harry's arms from being moved too fast. While Harry calmed his godson, Draco and Hermione went to see who were pursuing them.

It turned out to be the three marauders and the Carrow siblings. Hermione shook her head in disappointment at their three friends and let them up.

"Honestly guys, you could have been seriously hurt. You don't just sneak up on US like that," she reprimanded.

Remus looked down in shame, "we're sorry. We just wanted to see if we could help you."

Draco quickly hushed them and looked towards the other two bodies still on the floor.

"What do we do with these two," asked Sirius while poking Amycus with his foot.

Harry joined them with a now calm Teddy in arms. He looked at the two mini death eaters in question.

"What to do," James thought out loud.

"Oh for the love of Merlin," Draco said in exasperation.

"Here," he continued while pointing his wand at the Carrows and silently did a spell.

"What'd you do," asked Sirius curiously.

Draco rolled his eyes, "nothing too bad. I just confused them a bit. Now let them go, so we can be on our way."

"Wait. You three take them and drop them off somewhere. They might still try to follow us. So better be safe than sorry," instructed Hermione.

Whenever she got this way it reminded Harry and Draco of Mrs. Weasley. Shaking those thoughts away, Harry turned around to continue towards their original destination.

"Can't we help you? Why must you three do it alone," asked Sirius determinedly.

Fed up with the marauders persistence, Draco threw his arms up.

"Bloody hell! Harry, just let them help already. It'll prepare them for the future."

Sighing in annoyance, Harry agreed. With the help of a very loyal phoenix who took care of the Carrows, they went into the room of requirements.

"Wow, I don't remember this room," stated Sirius in awe.

The room was set into an elegant yet comfortable living room. Not wanting to explain about the room, the three time travelers ignored Sirius' silent question. Harry gently placed Teddy in a crib that was conveniently set by the couches and put up a one way sound barrier around it so Teddy wouldn't hear them but Harry could still hear Teddy.

"Alright, we'll get straight to business. First I'll tell you three what we have to do before I can kill Voldemort," Harry said while looking at the marauders.

With that the trio explained to Remus, James, and Sirius about the horcruxes. They explained that originally there were seven but in their current time there were only six and where each were located.

"Before we start planning, I'm curious about a few things," said Harry to the marauders. They nodded in agreement. They'd answer if they could.

"First, has Regulus taken the mark yet? Second, do you guys know if the Prewett twins have graduated yet?"

Sirius stiffened at the question about his brother and hesitated to answer. James put a comforting hand on his best friend's shoulder to encourage him to give Harry a reply.

"Well, um, I don't think he has. I believe next summer is when Reg's is supposed to join the death eaters," answered Sirius sadly while clenching his fists.

"About the twins, they graduated four years ago. Why ask these questions," Remus inquired. Those questions had nothing to do with horcruxes he believed.

"I asked about Regulus because he eventually sees his mistake and the twins… I'd like to save them and hope Mrs. Weasley is happier."

The marauders wanted to ask for more details but noticing how Harry looked angry and upset stopped them. What made Harry look so devastated yet ready to kill? They were dying for answers but could wait. One day Harry would talk more, until then, they'd leave him be.

After a few more minutes of silence, Harry gathered his emotions and went on to explain their plan. They'd start with the diadem since it was still in Hogwarts. This they could do that the next day to get it over with. The rest would be tricky. Gaunt's ring, Harry was sure, Dumbledore had already destroyed. He'd have to find out for sure though. Draco was certain he could sneak into his old family home to steal away Tom's diary. Slytherin's locket would eventually be in Regulus' possession, so that one they'd have to discuss whether to wait or not. The last two would be the hardest. He supposed Hufflepuff's cup they'd have to do like before.

"We can get rid of the diadem tomorrow after classes. It's the easiest one to destroy, so we only need two of us to do it. I'll go with one of you. Just decide who," Harry instructed his best friends while getting up to check on Teddy.

Draco and Hermione discussed who would go with Harry quietly. All the while forgetting about the marauders.

"What about us?"

"You three aren't needed for this one. Although… I might need one or two of you to make sure we're not being followed again. The other can make sure Teddy and whoever stays with him are safe. It seems a few of the slytherins already have it in for us," Harry ordered while rejoining the group.

"Draco will help you Harry. I'll watch Teddy. I'd like James or Remus to stay with me though," added Hermione.

"Hey, why not me," said an insulted Sirius.

"I didn't mean to offend you Sirius. I'd just like a serious person in each group."

Everyone besides Sirius laughed at that.

...

After the 'meeting' the six gryffindors went their separate ways. Hermione went to the library as usual. James went in search of his future wife. Draco headed towards the kitchens since they had missed lunch. Sirius followed Draco, determined to get the blonde's undivided attention. Harry decided to stay where he was and order in lunch.

Remus stayed with Harry. Something about Harry attracted the werewolf. He didn't understand why. Remus had never had any inclinations towards the same gender, so why Harry? Sure he was attractive, but even a straight man could see that. Hell, Sirius was attractive but Remus never felt the need to be close to him. But Harry… Harry was different.

"Remus, are you ok? You seem to be somewhere else."

Remus blinked a bit and just nodded. "I'm fine. I was just thinking of something."

Harry smiled gently and went to get Teddy since he started crying. Picking up his godson, Harry fed Teddy his late lunch.

"Remus, if there's something on your mind you can talk to me about it. If you want to I mean."

"I'm ok, really. I was just thinking about how great you are at fatherhood."

Harry blushed a little. Even after so many years he still felt uncomfortable receiving compliments.

"I've always wanted children. If I ever settled down, I wanted to adopt many kids. I had even considered opening my own orphanage," said Harry while gently rocking Teddy back to sleep.

Remus kept quiet. This was the deepest thoughts Harry had voluntarily shared so he didn't want to break the moment. Seeing that Harry wasn't going to say anymore, Remus asked the first thing that popped into his head after hearing what Harry said.

"Why would you adopt children instead of having your own?"

Harry stiffened a bit. He should have been more careful with what he said.

"I… I guess you could say I could have my own children but I'll never find a girl I'd like to have them with."

"Why not? Oh… ohhh I, I see," stuttered Remus nervously while quickly standing up. He wasn't sure how to take the news of Harry's preference for blokes.

"I understand. I mean, I don't understand in that way. Not, not that there's anything wrong with that. Oh Merlin, I have to go," said a blushing Remus. He ran out of the room in embarrassment.

He stuttered and babbled! He'd never done that before. He was usually so calm and collected. He was the mature marauder. What was it about Harry that turned him into a bloody school girl? Whatever it was, it made Remus nervous. He didn't like these strange new feelings.

...

Harry looked at the door Remus had just disappeared through. He wasn't sure what to take of Remus' departure. Was Remus ok with him being gay or not? He shook his head and sighed in frustration. He didn't have time for this. He had a mission to finish for crying out loud.

Teddy's crying broke Harry out of his musings. Harry quickly began rocking the baby again. He needed a distraction. Maybe he'd spend the rest of the afternoon with Hermione or Draco.

...

The rest of the afternoon was spent with Draco, Sirius, and James. They had played chess with Draco beating the pants off all three. Then Harry played with Teddy a while, until Teddy fell back asleep. Lastly they finished their homework. Lily and Hermione had been done for hours so they volunteered to watch Teddy until dinner.

No one had seen Remus since their 'meeting', which had Harry nervous. James noticed his worried looks towards the gryffindor entrance and explained that Remus often disappeared to think. Remus often said he couldn't think with Sirius' high energy nearby. Harry laughed remembering the Remus from his time saying the same thing once.

After a few hours of homework, the group finished and headed down to dinner. Remus was already at the table when they arrived. He was sitting nervously next to Peter. As soon as Peter saw the three time travelers though, he scurried down towards the other end of the table.

Peter hadn't been near the trio much but they made him rather uneasy. Especially Harry. Harry gave him a feeling of foreboding. Like Harry knew something about him, and whatever Harry knew, it spelled trouble for Peter.

Harry sat across Remus while talking to Hermione quietly. He still wasn't sure what to say to Remus after their discussion.

"I'd like to be the one to stay with Hermione and Teddy tomorrow," whispered Remus to Harry suddenly.

Harry was startled but nodded in understanding. He had guessed this would happen. Remus was trying to avoid him. To Harry it seemed like a childish thing to do but what could he say. Remus would eventually talk to him. It wasn't in his nature to hide, so he'd give him space.

Going back to his discussion with Hermione, Harry noticed her smiling a bit towards the slytherin table. Looking across the hall he saw a stiff looking Severus Snape looking back at Hermione. When Snape noticed him looking, he swiftly averted his eyes from Harry. Harry chuckled lightly. Who'd have thought he'd ever see his stoic potions master look like a kid caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

AN: My writer's block is gone. I just finished this chapter and I started the next one. I'm very proud of myself lol. I love how many readers have added me to their story alerts and as other writers, I love reviews! So please tell me your thoughts on how I'm doing ^_^

Fizzy-Flo, serenityselena, and cobraqueen17 glad you're enjoying my story!

Xiahou Ayumi- I'm glad you like the slow growing relationships. I hate stories that jump right to death eaters will get theirs eventually lol. Thank you for ointing out my mistake. I'll fix that asap. The pairings are Harry/Remus, Draco/Sirius, Hermione/Severus, and James/Lily. Hope that helped.

Ex Mentis- I love Harry as parent so I'm enjoying writing those scenes. The Sirius/Draco pairing was a last minute decision but I like how they're working out together. Even if it's a bit incestuous lol. I hope your writers block clears up too! It sucks having it

boox914- Updated so enjoy lol