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Harry Potter could absolutely not believe that this life that he was living, this moment that he was experiencing was completely true.
It had been a month since the end of the Second Wizard War and the defeat of Voldemort. The Ministry was in complete shambles, building back to a new glory under Kingsley Shacklebolt. The Daily Prophet had convinved the public that Harry was literally Merlin on earth, after all how could a person survive against the darkest lord of all time so many times.
Harry couldn't help but think how pitiful he must look, standing there outside Andromeda's house in the rain. The raindrops rolled down his face, frequently coming into his eyes and irritating him. It was his fault however that he hadn't put on the impervius charm before leaving home.
So far he had brought up his hand exactly thirteen times to knock but then backed off, knocked so pathetically that the sound didn't even reach his ears five times and was gathering all of his Gryffindor courage to knock properly when the door swung open and he jumped back surprised.
Andromeda stared at him in sympathy, holding a sleeping two month old Teddy "Edward" Lupin in her arms. Teddy, who would soon be coming to live with him because he was Teddy's godfather. He could do this. He had to! This little boy who had lost his parents to the war would not be growing up a orphan. He would have all the love Harry could give to him.
"Are you sure you will handle having Teddy? He can certainly stay with me," Andromeda started, cooing at Teddy when he startled awake and drifted back to sleep, "You have done enough for our world. Take some time for yourself. Maybe enjoy the simplicities of life for once."
"You know I can't do that. The press will be on my arse the whole time. Also, after the hoxcrux hunt, I just want to settle down. Get a little peace and quiet," replied Harry.
"So you've decided then? It is certain."
"As certain as I can be. Don't worry. I'll take proper care of Teddy and you'll be there to help me through with it, won't you?"
"Yes. Now, all of Teddy's belongings are in the living room. Would you like to take them now or have me someone take them to you tomorrow?"
"It's already late and I don't want to impose any longer so tomorrow it is."
"Well then here's Teddy."
She handed Teddy over to him gently and then hugged him lightly. They exchanged small smiles. Andromeda hesitated before going back in. She seemed to want to say something but thought better of it and just sighed and gently shut the door.
Harry apparated back to his house. He wondered what Ron and Hermione would think of this new development. Ron had not taken his break up with Ginny well and things between the two of them were rocky. Hermione was back to the messenger she had been during the Triwizard Tournament, only this time she had refused to their owl and scolded both of them for being so immature. She had said and Harry quotes "These boys and their range of teaspoon emotion". Harry failed to understand what she meant. How ironic.