Chapter 13
“I'm still a professor in your universe?” Remus asked in a bit of shock.
Harry couldn’t look at him when he responded, not wanting to see the way Remus’ face was going to fall, “Well yes and no…. you taught my third year but you aren’t teaching anymore, there has been a lot going on, sorry I mentioned it.”
“No, no, you don’t have to apologize to me Harry, I’m just glad that I was able to teach you at all and no worries we will make up for all those other years now that you are here.” Remus said reassuringly.
At that Harry responded with a smile, “Brilliant, I might actually learn something useful for once.”
Noticing the slight lull in conversation at that moment Mark decided it was the perfect time to ask, “So Harry do you play quidditch?”
“Do I play quidditch? Of course, I play quidditch it’s only the best sport there is.” Harry responded with mock bravado
At that Mark could no longer stay away and so launching himself onto the bed. At the look from Lily before he jumped he made sure to not land on Harry. He proceeded to ask, “Really?! What position do you play? Would you play with me sometime?”
Laughing Harry replied, “Yes really, I play seeker for Gryffindor and of course I would play with you sometime what else are brothers for.”
James and Lily shared a small smile at that, even learning that small amount of information about their son brought them so much joy it felt like a breakthrough even if it was something as small as Quidditch.
“Yes!! Now we can have two seekers when Aunt Cissy lets Draco come over for brunch!!
Harry could feel the blood drain out from his face at that. His family was friends with MALFOY. Mark called Mrs. Malfoy AUNT CISSY!! Harry understood they were in a different universe but still MALFOY!
Finally gathering himself Harry tried to ask as calmly as he could, “You mean, Draco Malfoy? He comes over for brunch here?”
Mark looked stricken as he responded, “Don’t call him that his last name is Black silly we aren’t supposed to mention his dad he gets upset.”
Seeing the confused look on Harry’s face Lily took that as a clue that she needed to explain, “I'm guessing Draco was still a Malfoy in your universe?” at Harry’s nod she continued, “Well its not really my story to tell but in order for you to understand you need to know. When Narcissa found out she was pregnant with Draco, she knew that she could not allow him to grow up under the influence of his father so with the help of Sirius, Regulus, Snape, and Andromeda she switched sides in the war and left Lucius. Obviously, the identity of his father is a sore subject for Draco and so he made the decision to go by the name Black rather than Malfoy. He grew up around us all so we consider him family.”
“Wait, wait, wait. Your saying that he is not wanna-be deatheater here?” Harry said in a slight stage of shock.
With a startled laugh Remus said, “Merlin no, last year he joined up with Hermione to try to get Hogwarts to integrate internet into the wards”
Sensing the need to change the subject to allow Harry to get used to this new information, James asked, “So Harry, since you rightfully view Quidditch as the best sport who’s your favorite team?”
“I'm not really sure to be honest I hadn’t really thought much about it. The Chudley Cannons are Ron’s favorite, so I like them fine, but the Hollyhead Harpies are pretty close I suppose.”
Everyone else in the room started laughing at that and Harry was not quite sure what was going on, could he have said something wrong already, he supposed he really didn’t have to have a favorite.
“Yes!! I knew I liked you for a reason!” Lily shouted with a little jump, “Finally someone else in this family who sees how brilliant the Harpies are!”
With that Lily reached over to ruffle Harry’s hair and gave him a high five. Harry could feel his face warming at the attention over something as simple as a Quidditch team. One would think he had just given them something amazing.