Growing Up As He Should

Play dates and Old Lovers

Hadrian was once again at the Weasleys. Lily had arranged a play date. Neville was there too, including little Luna, Daphne and baby Astoria. Fred and George were pulling some pranks, that their uncles showed them. Luna was talking with Ginny about some weird creatures. While Hadrian, Daphne, Ron and Neville were playing exploding snap. Hadrian was having tons of fun. 
Luna walked up to Hadrian and poked his cheek "Hadri!! Will you show us the fire?". That got the attention of the rest of the kids, and all gathered around Hadrian.

He smiled at Luna and nodded. They all sat in a circle. Hadrian closed his eyes and started chanting Erhethra foha immen tierga isha tham et nunmbara notra es fiegho fuaghtha ehran thrana pren eh ferth-hran. Fire started dancing in the middle of the circle, only the flames started to turn into shapes, to everyones surprise, the flames turned into little dancing fairies. They started dancing and flying around them, some of them were holding little flutes and guitars and to everyones astonishment, they could actualy hear the music. The little fairies started playing with them. The children all giggled and Luna got up and started dancing with the fairies.

Molly was looking at them thru the kitchen window "He is remarcable Lily! Truly. Controling fire, I've never seen anything like that." Lily smiled and looked at her son "To be honest Molly, the first time Hadrian used his Fire Magic, I almost had a heartattack." James, Sirius and Remus chuckled. "Heartattack she says" started James, "Almost she says" Answered Sirius. "Lily, you went ballistic. She went into momma bear, overprotective mode. We were lucky that we convinced her not to wrap Hadrian in a buble wrap." Lily scolded at them, but the Marauders laughed. 

Arthur shook his head "Does Albus know about that?" he said pointing towards the garden. The Potters sobered up, while Remus started growling. "No. And he never will. The only thing Albus knows about our Magical Power, is thet Lily is a Parselmouth. Nothing more and we are going to keep it that way." Arthur agreed with James. Albus is a dangerous wizard, they all know this, he is powerful and has a great influence to a lot of people.

Pandora Lovegood suddenly looked up and smiled at Regulus. "Reggie. They found him!" Reggulus looked at his best friend stunned, a small smile made it's way on his face. Molly went to ask who, but then the door opened and in rushed Fabian and Gideon holding another man. Reggulus stood up and run to them, followed by Sirius and James. "Molly! We need blankets, hot water, towels and dandages QUICK!" Screamed Gideon and Molly rushed to bring them.

They covered the deathly thin man in blankets and Lily poored some warm water, in a big bowl and put the mans feet inside. Estella Greengrass was running diagnostics, with her wand. Xenophilius was holding a large warm cup of team for the young man, While Pandora was still smiling. Molly ran to her kitchen and put together a plate of food.

Regulus was holding his hand, practically bruising it. "Sweetheart, can you hear me?" The man looked up and turned his gaze to the voice. "R-Reggie?". Tears started falling of Reggulus's eyes "Yes, yes love. It's me, I'm here, I've got you. Everything is going to be alright." The man rested his head on Regulus's shoulder "You're alive". Regulus wraped his hands around him and started crying. Sirius smilled and patted his brother's head "We'll give you some time."

They went back into the kitchen, where the questions started.
"What in Merlin's name is going on?"
"Is this who I think it is?"
"Wasn't he supposed to be dead?"
"What is he doing in our house?"
The Marauders looked at eachother, but Sirius was the one to answer. "Please, let me explain. That man back there is Barty Crouch Junior. He is Reggies boyfriend. Before you interupt me Molly, no he did not attack Longbottom Manor. Well, technically he did, but..." Frank put his hand on Sirius's shoulder. "Maybe, you should let me explain. During the attack on my home, there were four Death Eaters involved. Bellatrix Lestrange, Rodolphus Lestrange, Rabastan Lestrange and Barty Crouch Jr. Now here is what most people do not know. During the attack Barty was under the imperius curse. 

From what Reggie told us, Barty wanted to leave the Death Eaters. He wanted out, but Bellatrix was having none of that. When Voldy-Moldy died, Barty saw his chance but as I said, Bella was not happy. She wanted revenge, so she and the Twins decided to go for the second baby. Neville. Barty didn't want to be a part of this, but Bellatrix used the Imperius Curse to force him to come with them. Trus me it's not easy for me to defend one of my Father's Killers. But I'm also not an idiot." Molly looked torn and Estella's eyes widen.

"Frank. You said he was under the imperius. When he was sent to Azkaban, was he checked?" Frank shook his head. Estella grabed the parchement with Barty's results and turned deathly pale. "Gideon, Fabian! Where exactlly did you find Barty?". The Twins looked confused. "His house actually." She looked ready to pass out. "He was never off the curse! He is still under the Imperius!" She screamed. Sirius looked mortified "Are you fucking kidding me???!!".

They went back to the Livingroom. "Reggie! Barty is still under the imperius!". Reggulus turned pale. Lily started waving her hands around him and chanting in Parseltongue. For a few minutes there was only hissing "Got it! The curse is tied to the Dark Mark! If we get rid of the Mark, then we can get rid of the Curse." Arthur smiled at her "That would be great dear. But we do not know how to remove the Mark." At that The Maraudes all smirked, Regulus pulled up his sleeve and showed them his unmarked forearm, making them all ghasp. "She can! Lily can do it! She removed mine. Lily please!". She smiled at him and nodded "There is no reason to beg Reggie. I was going to remove it either way."

Lily started chanting in Parseltongue. A few second later the Mark was gone. Barty's eyes cleared and blinked a few times. Suddently he felt a hand on his his arm, he grabed said hand and threw the person over his shoulder and pointed his wand, only to see those familiar grey eyes looking back at him. "Reggie?", he blinked again and Regulus nodded, he blinked again and pulled him in a hug, crying on his hair. "You're alive! You're alive! Oh Merlin!". Regulus has holding him, like he was going to disappear again. Barty finally looked around to those unfamiliar faces and pushed regulus behind him "Who are you?! Where are we?!" Regulus put a calming hand on his boyfriend. "It's okey, calm down. They are friends. See, there is my brother Sirius" he said pointing at his brother, who waved his hand. 

"This is Remus Lupin, Sirius's husband" he pointed at Remus who nodded. "Pndora and Xeniphilius Lovegood". He pointed to the weirdly dressed blonde couple, who waved their hands to him. "These are Molly and Arthur Weasley" he pointed at the two readheads. "James and Lily Potter" who waved their hands. "These are Ares and Estella Greengrass" he pointed at the reagal looking couple, who smiled. "These are Fabian and Gideon Prewette. Yes they are alive. They are the ones who found you" he pointed at the mischevious looking twins who smirked and waved. "And lastly, we have Frank and Alice Longbottom." At that Barty looked starled. He looked at Frank and shrung.

Frank smiled at him "It's okey. I don't blame you. It's not your fault" he said calmly. Barty bit his lip "Your father. I....I, I'm so-so sorry... I....". He didn't manage to say more, because Frank pulled him in a hug. Barty sobbed in his arms. "I forgive you. I know you didn't want to do this. It's not your fault."

They left Barty with Reggie, to sleep and moved back to the Kitchen. "We'll take Barty to our Manor, until he is perfectly healed. Then we are going to explain to him, what's going on. I don't think he had realised that he's not caring the Mark anymore." Lily smiled at her husband. "Are we still on for the Play date tomorrow?" she asked Estella, who smiled and nodded. Lily then turned to Molly. "Molly, I was wondering, would it be posible for Hadrian to have a sleepover here tonight? We need to explain a few things to Barty and it would be dificult with Hadrian there."

Molly smiled " Of course my dear! In fact, why don't you all let the kids have a sleepover here tonight?" Estella looked troubled "That is very generous of you Molly, but we don;t want to abuse your hospitality!". Molly waved her hand at Estella "Nonsense Dear! We have plenty of space! I'm sure the kids would love it!". She agreed.

A/N

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