"We're going to have to set up other places for the kids to play. I'd like to have the Weasleys and Neville interact, maybe a park with a rec center?" the immortal said thoughtfully. He wanted Harry to know the people he was going to go to school with. Maybe the more exposed he was the better other people's reaction would be. They already made trips to Diagon Alley with little to no problems. With Harry's scar nothing but a thin white line, his pleasant character and outgoing personality, people didn't see the reason to overwhelm the child. The articles The Times ran helped immensely. They were actually thinking of stopping them, the readers had to be bored by now. He did wonder if there was a park near Hermione's house.
"I do not think having them meet in the non-magical world would be a good idea. Both of those families are Pure-bloods, with little to do with that world. We might just have to let them in on our secret," Remus contradicted, thinking of the trouble accidental magic would cause. Not to mention, all the questions the kids and Arthur would ask that would, more than likely, be noticed.
"With Voldemort and the Death Eaters gone, it might not be a bad idea," Sirius added. "Even if we let them in on the secret they can't tell anyone."
"But, what if they ask about the Dursleys? I love Arthur to death, but he can't keep a secret to save his life, he's much like Hagrid. Ron is just as bad," Hydrus argued. "Not to mention, Molly will be up in arms about a child being raised without a woman around."
"Yeah, I guess you're right. There are parks that don't have many children visit them. So, we can look into them. They may not have rec centers, but we can always continue what we're doing and go to the other houses in the winter months," Sirius said, rubbing his chin in thought. "Speaking of Arthur, I'd've thought you'd've hired him right away. I know he'd be in heaven working in one of your stores."
"Well, Mr. Weasley's knowledge of non-magicals is kinda warped; he keeps praising them as if they were small children. I told him that if he went through the training he could work in Fun For All. I think he is talking to Molly about it. You know convincing her to let him leave the Ministry will be quite a battle," the immortal said with a tilt of his head, then shrugged. "I'm going to look up some parks." He pulled out his book-reader to see if there was indeed a park near his old best friend's house. He was very hopeful that with Harry's outgoing personality, the boy would befriend the shy girl. Then again, Harry still thought girls were icky.
They sat for a few quiet minutes until Hydrus found what he was looking for. They talked over the location of the park and that they would set up the play dates when it was warmer and fell into silence again.
"I'll go set up the flat and write to Albus," the dogman said suddenly, getting up from his chair.
"I'm going to check on Harry, he's being awful quiet up there," Hydrus said, also getting up from his seat and making his way to the stairs. He made it to Harry's room and looked in on the child. Harry was sleeping on the floor surrounded by his favorite toys.
The room was a pigsty; blocks, books, clothes, stuffed toys, and electronic devices were scattered everywhere. Tippy had been told from the time Harry was four not to clean this room. It would be up to the child to keep it tidy. Hydrus was regretting not looking at the room sooner, he had been so busy putting his affairs in order that he really only saw Harry during meals, on weekends and bedtime, which Sirius took as his responsibility as the boy's guardian. The playful uncle was also supposed to make the child clean his room, but judging from the mess that didn't happen. It made Hydrus shudder to think what the dogman's room looked like.
Hydrus sighed and shut the door, when Harry got up he would talk to him about the mess and help him clean and straighten the room.
He took himself to his study and booted up the computer. He then wrote a note to the Headmaster about the Founders' artifacts. Kreacher had passed away, and upon his passing he gave the locket to Sirius. Hydrus didn't know why the house elf died much quicker than before, maybe it was because the house had been made non-magical and he was too heartbroken about the loss of his only home and Mistress.
Headmaster Albus Dumbledore
These artifacts came into my hands after searching for other treasures. There had been some Dark magic on them, but I took care of it. I thought you might like them for the school. As you know the cup belongs to Helga Hufflepuff, the necklace to Salazar Slytherin, the diadem to Rowena Ravenclaw. It is with great sorrow that I did not find anything pertaining to Gryffindor, since it is my former House.
I do hope that you will strive to place these items where the children can see them, perhaps with a bit of history for each one. Ask the ghosts and I am sure you will be riddled with stories about each. Being the great wizard that you are, I know you can set up proper security.
I am also enclosing a ring that I was told you have been searching for. I found no magical properties on it, though there was a taint from past magic, which I cleansed. I found this ring in a small shack that once belonged to the Gaunt family, who are said to be the last of the Slytherin line. I hope it is what you were looking for.
Enjoy
A former student
Hydrus couldn't help but put the dig about the ring in the letter. As far as he knew the Headmaster was still looking for the Hallows. Maybe now that Dumbledore had all three of the now defunct items, he might start thinking it was a mere child's story after all. Then again, the man might start his search anew.
It did make the immortal wonder why no news was ever heard about the Headmaster's wand not working anymore. The old man seemed to be as chipper as ever, but then again, Dumbledore always held his cards close to his chest and had a great poker face.
Another thought drifted across Hydrus's mind. Did the Board of Governors ever actually clean out the Room of Hidden Things? No news was ever told about that either. Perhaps he should write a letter of inquiry.
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