"We got into an argument," Harry said as he ran a hand through his hair. "my mother wanted me to settle down, get a good girl, start a family. And she wasn't really happy with my life choices. My dad, he was a bit more understanding but ultimately he backed her up. I then argued that the two of them had no right to complain, I went from treated less than human to being the most famous kid in the magical world to fighting a war against the worst dark lord of all time. As for them, they had decent childhoods and had only been out of school for a few years before they were killed. Sure they lived in a war time as well but they were protected during their school years, I wasn't, they only had to suffer a few years of it. I didn't, I couldn't last a year without someone trying to kill me. They never slept on rocks in the cold, never had to lead an army, never had to kill an army, nor was it their responsibility to kill a man so feared that people were unwilling to even speak a name. Then… they said something that I really didn't like."
"What?" Natasha asked, her voice soft and low, as if she was worried he'd stop talking if she was too loud.
"My mother said that they didn't want me to become a monster like Voldemort who would kill whoever he wants, and… that hurt, a lot. I knew I had done bad things to bad people but this monster who kills any and everyone who gets in his way with no regrets, the one responsible for all of the suffering I went through and the one who had killed them and they compared me to him. I don't think they meant it like that and after a bit I could understand that she was just worried about me and that she just wanted better for me but like I said… that hurt, a lot. I said something's I shouldn't have, like 'if you wanted me to grow up and be a good little boy then perhaps you should have been alive long enough to teach me'."
"Harry." Natasha sighed, she didn't bother scolding him for that as she did understand where he was coming from, after all of his suffering and pain the last thing he wanted to do was be compared to the monster that killed his parents by his own mother of all people. Besides, he didn't look that happy about it himself, she did not see any point in beating in an already firmly stuck nail.
"I know, we ended up shouting at each other." Harry admitted in a tired voice. "Some other things were said and then it ended with me basically telling them to f off and go enjoy heaven while I walked the Earth until I found a way to be dragged to hell, then I sent them away and hadn't talked to them since."
"You could talk to them now," Natasha suggested. "I don't know your parents well enough, but I'd wager that they would have or at least will forgive you." She said, she watched Harry who had grown silent, a thoughtful look on his face.
"Maybe another time." Harry eventually answered.
"Okay." Natasha said in a quiet voice, she wouldn't push him on this, even though she kind of wanted to.
"I…" Whatever Harry was about to say was interrupted by a knock on the door. "… will get that." Harry said as he stood up and walked up to the door, he opened it and found Sif and Padfoot standing in front of him with Sif holding two large sized boxes of pizza.
"Hi," She said with a small smile. "you two have been in here all day, I have brought dinner. I hope that's okay, if not I can take it back and eat it on my own." She said, and she could, all of them knew that Sif could eat quite a lot. In fact Sif was quite proud about the fact that she was able to order and pay for this on her own.
"You can come in," Harry smiled as he gestured her in, he closed the door once she was inside. "me and Natasha actually have some good news."
"Oh?" Sif asked with a smile as she put the pizza's down and looked at Natasha with a knowing look. Natasha smiled as she stood up, having already easily worked out that Sif had clearly know about the potion or at least had been told about it.
"I am pregnant." Natasha said with a bright smile. Sif let out a small squeal of delight before she quickly but gently wrapped Natasha into a hug.
"That is so wonderful." Sif smiled brightly, almost as bright as Natasha's, as the two sat down and began talking.
"Woof," Padfoot barked as he stepped next to Harry and rubbed his nose against Harry's hand. "woof, woof. Woof?"
"No." Harry shook his head. Padfoot whined. "Not unless you are willing to take good care of them and raise them."
"Woof?" Padfoot asked in a questioning tone.
"No, I am not buying a French poodle." Harry rolled his eyes. "Or a Glaswegian one." Harry quickly added when he saw Padfoot open his mouth. Padfoot lowered his head, letting out a small whine.
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Harry, Natasha, Sif and Padfoot arrived at the new Avengers headquarters, every member of the Avengers had gathered around, all out of their 'work' outfits, even Vision who was dressed like a school teacher, complete with a woolly jumper. What did surprise everyone was that Barton was here, as far as they were aware he was supposed to be retired and spending time with his family. Tony, for whatever reason, had completely refused to believe that Barton was not only married but also had kids and lived on a farm. When Barton had showed him a picture Tony countered with everything he could think of, such as photo editing, trained spy's, actors, even going so far as to suggest that Barton had grabbed a random family and threatened to shoot them if they didn't smile for the camera.
The Maximoff twins were here as well, both of them still living at the headquarters and were the newest and youngest members of the Avengers, even thought they were pretty much just trainees at this point. Pietro was up and walking, between Harry's magical healing spells, the advanced doctors available to them and Pietro's own advanced healing it was highly unlikely that he would have been off of his feet for more than two days.
"Oh doggy." Pietro smiled when he saw Padfoot, Pietro slowly (or at least slowly for him) kneeled down and greeted Padfoot with a hug. "Oh, good boy." Pietro said as he began playing with Padfoot who was happily enjoying the attention.
"Pietro?" Wanda blinked.
"Shush," Pietro said as he continued to play with Padfoot. "this good boy saved my life, yes you did," He cooed as he scratched the back of Padfoot's ears. "yes, you did, such a good boy."
"Ahem." Harry coughed. Pietro looked up at him and blushed slightly as he stood up.
"Ah, I…" Pietro paused and ran a hand through his hair. "you have a good dog."
"You've made that abundantly clear." Harry said in a dry voice.
"Okay, dog loving aside, is there a reason why we are here for this 'unofficial meeting'?" Tony asked. "Also who called it? It must be something big to bring 'Oliver Queen' back." Tony said as he gestured to Barton. "Not that I am unhappy to see you." He quickly added to Barton.
"Good to see you as well, Stark." Barton said with a small laugh. "Though seriously, why am I here?" He asked.
"Natasha and I, have something very important to tell you guys." Harry replied, causing everyone to look at him.
"What is it?" Banner asked, though his eyes glanced between Harry and Natasha, showing that he at least had a guess of what's happening.
"We're going to go out on Saturday, we were wondering if anyone of you wants to come to a theme park with us?" Natasha asked in an innocent voice.
"That is your news?" Steve blinked as everyone looked at them with disbelief.
"Yeah." Harry nodded with a smile. The others looked at each other, as if to make sure they weren't the only people in disbelief.
"I'll go." Pietro raised his hand, before he reached other and grabbed one of Wanda's arms before making her raise her hand.
"Might as well." Gwen shrugged. "I… don't really have a life outside of here." The others didn't really say anything, but made it clear that they weren't going to come.
"That's good." Harry smiled.
"Yeah," Natasha nodded, also smiling. "oh and by the way, me and Harry are going to have a baby." She added, making it sound like it was an afterthought. Silence spread throughout the room, everyone now looking at Harry and Natasha with stunned looks on their faces, Tony's jaw had actually dropped.
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