The days leading up to Harry's return to Hogwarts seemed to drag on and on. Harry was anxious about seeing Hermione again, Ron's reaction to everything that had went on over the summer, and the entire school's reaction to his new name and new looks.
Finally August thirty-first rolled around and Harry gathered his clothes, school books and other supplies and packed up his trunk. He was surprised to find his fathers packing their things as well. "Why are you guys packing?" Harry asked, confused.
"We thought we'd surprise you. Remus will be teaching Defense again. Dumbledore has decided that Remus is no danger to the students, and these days, the kids need the best Defense lessons that they can get." Sirius said proudly.
"And your dad has insisted on tagging along," Remus said with a teasing smile at his mate.
"Someone has to teach on your days off," Sirius said, jabbing back at his husband.
Harry smiled as he watched his dads pick and tease at each other. He loved watching them together. That had been one of the best parts of the summer. The way they could be together without worry now was amazing. He hadn't known that they were together before, but now the world knew, and he was proud to be their son.
"So do I get to stay in my dorm or do I have to stay with you two lovebirds?" Harry asked, throwing in a bit of teasing of his own.
The three had a good laugh, and then Sirius said, "All teasing aside, you are welcome to stay with us, our quarters will have an extra bedroom for you, but I think it'd be best if you at least tried to stay with your friends. You know Seamus, Dean, Neville and Hermione are all behind you, so you've pretty much got your entire year standing behind you."
"I'd really rather stay in the tower," Harry agreed. "But I can still stay with you sometimes, can't I?"
"Of course!" Remus said quickly, "You're always welcome in our rooms, even if you just want to stop in and have tea during your free time. We'll just have to inform McGonagall if you plan on staying the night."
"So you guys don't have to go into school early?" Harry asked, "Don't most of the teachers have to be there ahead of time?"
"We're riding the train in, to 'supervise' all your bratty friends," Sirius said, his teasing tone coming back.
Harry laughed and headed back to his room to finish putting his stuff away.
"Right now I feel luckier than any man on the planet," Remus said, watching their son walk away.
Sirius nodded in agreement. "We're more than just lucky."