Daughters of Heroes by Pottermum
Summary: Upon their return to England, Harry's daughter meets Ginny's daughter, and they become best friends. Can two plus two make a family?
Rating: R
Categories: Alternate Universe
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: None
Challenges: None
Series: None
Published: 2014.11.15
Updated: 2014.12.21
Daughters of Heroes by Pottermum
Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - Return to England
Author's Notes: Friday June 6, 2008
Harry gripped his daughter's hand as the plane took off. She paled, but offered her dad a brave smile. Once they had ascended and the plane was flying steadily, they removed their seatbelts. Harry dug around in his back pack, and pulled out a couple of magazines to keep her entertained for the long flight. She shook her head, instead pulling out her Muggle headphones and an iPod. She nodded her head in time to the beat, grinning at her dad.
Harry smiled at her and settled back to read a thriller he'd brought for himself to read. He couldn't believe after all this time, he was finally returning to England, and with his daughter. He hoped Andromeda Tonks had managed to find a house or flat for him and Lily to move into.
No, not Lily. He needed to get used to calling her Rose. He hated that they had to do this, but it was for the best. With a pang, Harry realised there wasn't really anyone, besides Andromeda, that would care if he was returning as James Evans rather than Harry Potter.
A couple of hours later, they sat eating their meal. It was a long flight, about twenty-one hours long. They had left on a Friday afternoon, and were due to arrive on Friday morning. Lily found that funny.
“But how do we leave on a Friday, but arrive on a Friday? It's so weird. Like how we just had summer in Australia, and now we're heading for summer in England. I won't miss winter, that's for sure,” said Lily, eating some ice-cream.
“Well, the winters there are harsher than Australia, particularly where we were living in Newcastle. In England we'll be having a white Christmas, and you'll be wearing scarves and gloves, jackets and boots,” chuckled Harry
“I wonder if your friend Andromeda has found us a home,” mused Lily.
“I hope so,” said Harry.
“Do you think we'll ever go back to Australia?” asked Lily, wiping her mouth on a napkin.
“Probably. Your mum is there, after all,” said Harry.
A dark frown covered Lily's face. “But you'll come with me, right? You won't make me stay with her by myself, will you?”
For the hundredth time, Harry cursed Lily's mother for giving up on her daughter so easily. But no, her career was too important to her. While he was glad he hadn't had to fight her for sole custody, he wished she had shown some interest in their daughter. Her conception may have been unexpected, but Lily was still her daughter. No, not Lily. It was now Rose.
Harry discreetly cast the Muffliato spell. “Lil, remember what we talked about when I first told you we were coming to England? That we had to change our names? My name is going to be James Evans, and you'll be Rose Evans. We have to get used to using them, okay?”
Lily screwed up her nose. “I prefer Lily. Mum wanted to call me Rose. Why can't we still be Potters?” she asked.
“It's too well known in the magical world,” explained Harry.
“Will I meet lots of other magical kids, Dad?” asked Lily.
“Well, my godson Teddy lives with Andromeda. He's about ten, going on eleven. He may have friends he can introduce you to,” said Harry.
“I hope so. I'd like to have a friend, a best friend. Do you think she'll like Quidditch as much as me?” asked Lily.
Harry laughed. “No-one likes Quidditch as much as you, Lil, er, Rose,” he said.
Lily beamed. “I can't wait to go to a proper Quidditch match. The league is much higher standard in England. I can't decide what team I'm going to follow. Did you follow a team when you lived in England, Dad?” she asked.
Harry shook his head. “No, not really. Anyone except the Chudley Cannons, really. They've been bottom for years. I don't know if that's changed. We'll pick a team, together,” he said.
Lily smiled and leaned over, resting her head against her dad's arm. “Together,” she agreed.
HGHGHG
Twenty-four hours later, Harry and a tired Lily were ushered into the office of the Minister for Magic. Kingsley Shacklebolt stood up and shook Harry's hand. Lily drooped onto a nearby chair.
“Harry Potter, welcome back to England,” Kingsley greeted.
“Thank you, Minister,” said Harry.
“Please, call me Kingsley when we are alone, Harry. Or should I say James? That is the name you have chosen, isn't it?”
“Yes, that's correct. James Evans, and my daughter Lily-Rose, will now be known as Rose-Lily.”
Lily nodded as both men turned to look at her. She tried to stifle a yawn, but it escaped before she could stop it. “Sorry,” she mumbled.
“I think you need to get your daughter home,” chuckled Kingsley. “Now, here's your documents stating that you are James Evans, born in England on July 31, 1980. We didn't bother changing your birth date, obviously. Your Auror ID is in there, as well. You report to work on Monday morning, nine o'clock.”
“Good. Thank you, Kingsley,” said Harry, taking the folder.
“This Portkey will take you to Andromeda Tonks' house. She's waiting for you. She has a Portkey to take you to your new cottage. It's all fully furnished, and we've stocked up on the basics for you. It's in a small little village near Devon, called Ottery St Catchpole. There's a couple of wizarding families around there. The Diggorys, and, oh yes, the Lovegoods. Of course, the Weasleys live nearby too. A good wizarding family,” said Kingsley.
Weasley. The name rang a bell in Harry's memory, but he couldn't remember why.
“Can we go now, Dad? Please?” asked a tired Lily.
“Thank you, Kingsley, for getting this all set up for me,” said Harry, shaking his hand.
“It's great to have you back, Harry. We'll talk more on Monday,” said Kingsley, with a nod to Lily.
Harry nodded, and took the Portkey. Putting his arm around his daughter, he activated it. Soon, they were spinning away.
They landed in the front yard of a cosy-looking cottage. Harry went to the front door and knocked. He and Lily were immediately ushered in by Andromeda Tonks. Harry shivered at the resemblance to her sister, Bellatrix Lestrange.
“Harry, it's so good to see you again. It's been far too long,” said Andromeda, hugging him.
Behind her, Harry saw a young boy standing in the doorway, watching them.
“Hello, Andromeda. You're looking well. This is my daughter, Lily,” said Harry.
Lily opened her mouth, then shut it and shrugged. “Hello,” she said, politely.
“My word, she's just like you, Harry. Except her hair. It looks just like your mother's,” sniffed Andromeda.
Harry nodded, his eyes going back to the boy. Andromeda followed his gaze.
“Oh, Teddy, come and meet your godfather. Harry, this is Teddy. Theodore Remus Lupin. Teddy, this is Harry Potter,” said Andromeda.
Harry held out his hand, although he would have liked to hug the boy. He reminded him of Remus, dear Remus, gone ten years now.
“Hello, Teddy. I'm glad to finally meet you, “ said Harry.
“Hello, Harry. Only, I'm not supposed to call you that, am I?” asked Teddy, confused.
Andromeda sighed. “I guess we should call you by your alias all the time, so we don't slip up. Yes, Teddy, Harry is going to be known as James Evans, and Lily is Rose.”
Teddy shrugged. “Okay. Can I go to Auntie Gin's now for my flying lesson?” he asked his grandmother.
Andromeda nodded. “Go on then. I'll take James and Rose to their new home and get them settled. I'll stop in at the Burrow and pick you up,” she said.
“I bet Nana Molly asks us to stay for tea,” said Teddy, eyes shining.
“Probably,” agreed Andromeda, laughing.
“Bye, see ya Monday,” said Teddy, waving goodbye. He stepped into the fire after throwing the floo powder in, and called out 'The Burrow', and he was gone.
“What's Monday?” asked Harry.
“Well, I have taken the liberty of enrolling Rose into the magical school here in Devon. There is only a couple of weeks left in the term, before the summer holidays, but I thought it would be good for Rose to meet some other children as soon as possible. Of course, if you don't want her to, she can stay with me during the day,” said Andromeda.
They both looked at Lily, who just shrugged. She was so tired; why did grown ups have to stand around and talk so much?
“We'll see, Andromeda. We'll discuss it over the weekend,” said Harry, non-committally.
“That's fine, Ha-James. Now, let's get you to your new home, shall we? It's not far away from here, it's in Ottery St Mary. There's some good wizarding families around here, too. Once you get settled, you'll meet them all, I'm sure,” said Andromeda.
“Do you know the Weasleys?” asked Harry, going over to Lily, and grabbing her bag, and putting his arm around her.
“Merlin, yes. Everyone knows the Weasleys, especially around here. In fact, Rose's teacher is Audrey Weasley. She married one of the boys, you know,” said Andromeda, conversationally.
“One of the boys?” asked Harry.
“Yes, there are six of them. Or were, I should say. Poor Fred. Killed in the Battle, you know. Now there's five. Five boys and a girl. She's the feistiest of them all,” laughed Andromeda.
“Dad, can we go,” whined Lily.
“Sure, sweety. Okay, grab the Portkey, and three, two, one...”
Once again, they spun away.
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