"I'll be sure to come visit when I can." Penny smiled to Harry and Tonks as they stood on the platform with their families. Sirius was standing with Ted and Andromeda to take Harry to his new home with his godfather.
"You better, we've got to talk about 'our' future!" Tonks winked at Penny who, to her credit, didn't get more than a dusting of pink on her cheeks.
"Can you not?" Harry asked of his friend only for Tonks to shake her head while laughing. "You're impossible." Harry shook his head.
"Oh don't pout, Harrikins, you know you love us!" Tonks grinned as she hugged Harry to her side. Penny giggled as Harry just let Tonks hug him. The boy had learned to just let Tonks have her hugs over the school year.
"I'm not pouting." Harry deadpanned as Penny moved over to hug him too.
"But you are blushing!" Penny whispered with a giggle and Tonks chuckled at the red that appeared on Harry's cheeks from the group hug.
"Alright Casanova, time to go!" Sirius laughed making Harry struggle out of the girls' grip to swat at his godfather. The parents couldn't help but smile at the interaction before both groups went their separate ways. Harry, Tonks, Andromeda, Sirius, and Ted took the Floo to the small Black property that Sirius and he would be living in. It was a nice stone and wood cottage-style house in a place called Wood End just southwest of Bedford. Magically hidden, of course, and near a good-sized forest, Harry had no problems with his new home.
"This is great!" Harry exclaimed as he was shown around by Sirius and was surprised when they got to his bedroom on the second floor. It had all of his things from the Dursleys already in it. "You got all of my stuff?" He questioned and Sirius nodded.
"Sure did, also found out that your Aunt and Uncle are expecting another child." Sirius responded and Harry was surprised, he didn't know Petunia and Vernon wanted anymore children. "Seemed right happy about it too."
"Huh, I'll have to write them and thank them for taking care of me until now. Plus offer my congratulations. Didn't think they wanted more children. Though I'd bet Aunt Petunia is hoping for a daughter this time." Harry mused as the group settled into the sitting room for tea.
"So Artificer Potter, what're your plans for the summer?" Ted asked with a grin using Harry's new Title for emphasis. Harry looked away sheepishly for a moment before getting himself together.
"Making more Test Frames, possibly a few more Scouters if I can get a smithy set up here, I also have some ideas for a few projects." Harry replied and Sirius suddenly had a smile so wide Harry thought it would hurt his face if he kept I up too long. "What's with the grin?"
"I've already contracted a Magical Stonemason to build you a full smithy out back!" Sirius burst out happily and laughed at Harry's shocked face. "Consider it a makeup gift for ten years of missed birthdays and Christmases!"
"Sirius that must've cost so much!" Harry exclaimed and Sirius waved him off.
"I've got the entirety of the Black Vaults under my control now. I've more gold than I know what to do with, so if I want to spend it on my godson I will!" Sirius explained and Harry couldn't stop himself from hugging his godfather.
"Thank you, Sirius!" Harry thanked his godfather happily.
"No problem, Harry, it's worth every Knut." Sirius assured him as he patted the boy's back. "The Stonemason will be here the day after tomorrow to get some measurements and start prepping the land for building. After that is done it shouldn't take more than a week or so to be ready for you."
"This is great! I can do everything I planned this summer!" Harry smiled and Tonks couldn't resist moving over to sit beside him so she could hug him. Harry was so happy he hugged the Metamorph back immediately with his smile still plastered on his face. About an hour later Ted and Andromeda started working on dinner for everyone. When Sirius tried to help he'd been all but tossed out of the kitchen by Andromeda. Apparently Sirius wasn't much of a cook and Andromeda wouldn't risk their first 'Family Dinner' together on Sirius' cooking skills. The man had grumbled about 'overly controlling cousins' before walking outside with Harry to show him where the smithy would be built.
The dinner was lovely and the Tonks' family had left just after ten for their home. Harry had enjoyed a shower and some light reading before bed that evening. Unknown to the boy Sirius had checked in on him after eleven and tucked him in with a smile. The man was determined to make a happy home for his godson and that meant laughter and smiles in his opinion. Harry wouldn't want for anything if Sirius had anything to say about it; though he would soon encounter Harry's stubborn streak when it came to certain things.
-The Next Morning-
Harry groaned softly as he woke up. Looking around at his new room, after putting his glasses on, brought a smile to his face. It wasn't massive, maybe a bit bigger than his old attic bedroom at the Dursleys. But it made him feel so warm to know that this place was his home, a place where all of him was accepted, especially his Magic. The smell of something cooking caught his nose and Harry made his way down to the kitchen. Seeing Sirius cooking for the first time was odd, in a surreal way, but he sat at the table regardless.
"Morning Sirius." Harry yawned.
"Morning Harry, breakfast will be done in just a few moments." Sirius smiled as he plated some scrambled eggs and bacon. A wave of his wand had a couple slices of toast perfectly browned and ready for butter or jam. A couple flicks and two plates of breakfast along with a pitcher of milk and a pitcher of orange juice floated onto the table and Sirius sat down. The two smiled before digging in together.
"This is pretty good, Sirius." Harry complimented and Sirius puffed up in pride.
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