The Boy Who Was Given Up

Chapter twelve: God fathers

The next morning after a peaceful sleep, Hedwig woke me up with a small hoot.

"Hello there, Hedwig! Whatcha got for me?" I asked as I strolled over to the window. I grabbed the letter from her beak and tore it open. Hedwig chirped happily as I stroked her while reading.

Dear Harry,

We have been informed that it is school holidays and were wondering if it was time to meet you. We would like for you to come over to Black Manor and meet us. We are eager for your letter and any time suits us. We are really excited.

Remus Lupin

Behind this one, once again, was another letter.

Hey Harry!

Snape told us it is holidays and we want to meet you! The Black Manor is really cool—I think you would like it and may one day want to stay a few nights. Keep you out of trouble. Snape says that you are like a magnet for that—reminds me of my school days. Ha! Don't tell Remus I said that; he would tell me I am a bad influence, but nah, I could never be! Anyway, Remus wants my letter now and I am rambling, so please reply and yeah, hope to hear from you soon.

Sirius Black

I was ecstatic to hear from them again—they seem like really cool people. With my mind made up, I jumped down the stairs, bubbling with excitement.

"Hey Dud!" I exclaimed, giving him a fright.

"Harry! Don't sneak up on people like that," he scolded.

"But it's just too much fun!" I smirked, and he returned a mock glare.

"Harry back one day and already causing mayhem," Mom said from the kitchen.

"That's just my charm, Mom," I yelled back.

Dudley laughed. "That is very true. Now what has got you in such a good mood?" Mom walked out and sat on the sofa beside us to hear this too.

"I got a letter from my Godparents, and they want to meet me. I was hoping we could go there today," I said to Mom, the last part with puppy-dog eyes.

She chuckled. "As long as you're up to it, then sure."

"Yes!" I exclaimed, running to the table to write a letter back.

Dear Sirius and Remus,

I would love to come and meet you. Would lunch suit you? I will bring Mom (Petunia) and Dudley. :) Can't wait! Send a letter back to confirm today is okay. P.S. Don't listen to Professor Snape—I am sure he exaggerates. XD

Once the letter was written, I gave it to Hedwig and sat down for breakfast. It seemed that they didn't live too far away because halfway through breakfast, Hedwig came and perched in the other chair.

"Hey there, girl, back so soon?" I grabbed the note from her mouth, giving her some of my bacon.

See you soon – 12 Grimmauld Place – Remus and Sirius – Can't wait!

"Yes! All sorted."

I handed Mom the note, and she replied, "Okay, then looks like we're having lunch there." I smiled widely—finally, I would be able to meet them.

The hours trickled by slowly, and by lunchtime, I was so ecstatic I practically leapt into the floo. Mother and Dudley followed me, chuckling. Once everyone was in, we all grabbed some floo powder and, in sync, threw it down and said, "12 Grimmauld Place." There was the familiar sensation that always came with traveling through the floo.

But all that was forgotten when we appeared in a massive lounge. There were high chandeliers with dark green and black wallpapers. This reminded me a bit of the Slytherin dorms. Footsteps echoed around the room as a figure came bounding around the corner, flying into the room.

The figure didn't waste a second before enveloping me in a massive bear hug. A laughter also echoed around the room as another more reserved figure came into the room.

"Come now, Sirius, I think he needs to breathe."

The figure let go and apologized. "Sorry, Harry, I am just so excited!"

"You don't need to apologize—you should have seen him this morning! He could barely keep still, and when it was bang on 12 o'clock, he leapt into the floo," Mom replied laughing as well.

I rolled my eyes. "You exaggerate."

"No, she doesn't, Har. You're just embarrassed now," Dudley embarrassingly pointed out, making my face turn a slight pink shade.

Thankfully, Remus decided to put me out of my misery and said, "Well, lunch is in the dining room." He gestured to a room to the left. I gave him a small smile as I walked past, quietly thanking him.

After a few minutes of polite chatter, Sirius spoke. "So Harry, Severus tells us that you are quite a little troublemaker."

I gave him a mock glare. Mom replied, "Do tell."

"Like I wrote, I am sure he exaggerates." Remus and Sirius laughed.

"I am not sure you can exaggerate the things he told us," Sirius chuckled.

"What, like?" Mom questioned curiously.

"Like all the times he got his brother into trouble or pranked Gryffindor house," he replied with a raised eyebrow.

"Hey, in my defense, that was when my brother was being an idiot and deserved it. And also, you have no proof that the Gryffindor stuff was me—no one was caught!"

Everyone laughed at this, and I couldn't help but join in. The rest of lunch was filled with many stories of Hogwarts and lots of new ideas for pranks.

After lunch, we were all in the lounge talking more and getting to know each other when I spotted speakers in the corner.

"Wow, those are sick!" I exclaimed, pointing them out.

Sirius chuckled and replied, "I know, right? I play all the best on those, much to Remus's dismay."

"Who do you listen to?" I asked.

"Mainly Panic! at the Disco," Sirius replied casually, and my jaw dropped.

"Oh no," Mom said.

"What's 'oh no'?" Remus asked.

"I am sorry, but he will be coming here a lot. He listens to Panic! at the Disco any chance he gets, and with speakers like those, then you will likely lose your hearing before he stops using them."

Remus and Sirius chuckled. "Well, we don't mind. Why don't you connect?" Sirius replied.

"Seriously?!" I exclaimed, and they nodded.

I looked to Mom, and she nodded also. "Yes!" I yelled, jumping up and running to connect my phone.

I clicked on Don't Threaten Me with a Good Time.

Instantly, the beat came booming out, and I started dancing to it. I waved for everyone to join me, and they all came over—Remus and Mom looking more hesitant than Sirius and Dudley, who ran over.

We sang and danced to a few more songs before Mom decided it was time to go home.

"Thank you so much for inviting us. I had a really good time," I said to them.

"Anytime, Harry. Really, you are always welcome," Remus said before hugging me tightly. Sirius copied this. Mom, Dudley, and I all flooed home.