“Well, here we are in sunny London,” Brian quipped as he, Justin, and Harry made their way through Heathrow Airport. Outside the windows they could see the steady downpour of rain. They had just gone through customs and were on their way to get a cab to the hotel that Brian had booked for them. Originally the trio had planned on arriving only a day or two before Harry had to catch the Hogwarts’ Express to school, but Brian changed the plans when he found out that Harry had never really had the opportunity to travel and see London, even though he had lived in England his whole life.

“Well, what say we get checked into the hotel, get something to eat and some sleep and then tomorrow we can see the sights,” Brian suggested, to the agreement of the two men with him. The three had finally reached the taxi stand and signaled for a car. Just before they got into the one that stopped for them, they were cut off by a trio of strangely dressed people, two men and a woman. Harry recognized one of them.

“You won’t be needing that cab, young man,” the oldest of the trio said. “We’ve got your car waiting for you right over there.” Harry looked up, recognizing that voice. Alastor Moody, the real one, stood in front of him, looking extremely uncomfortable at being surrounded by so many Muggles.

“I don’t think so,” Brian told the man as he stepped between Harry and the trio. “Harry’s not going anywhere other than our hotel.”

“Alastor, don’t cause a scene,” a younger man, a wizard the trio figured, turned towards the three. “You must be Brian Kinney. Professor Dumbledore told us that you would be bringing Harry back with you. Let me introduce out group. My name is Kingsley Shacklebolt. This is Alastor Moody and the young lady over there is Nymphadora Tonks, but she prefers to go by just her last name. We were sent to pick you and Harry up”

“That’s okay, we’re good,” Brian insisted, pulling both Justin and Harry to him. He began to lead the two teens towards another waiting cab.

“Really, Mr. Kinney, we insist,” Moody stopped him. “It’s been requested that both you and Harry come with us.”

“Ummm, excuse me, but whose the third member of your party,” Tonks asked, looking at Justin. “The Headmaster didn’t say anything about someone else coming.”

“That’s probably because he didn’t know,” Brian barked, wondering what was going on through the Headmaster’s mind. He didn’t question the fact that Dumbledore knew when the trio was arriving, knowing that he had his ways, but he was glad to know that there were still some things that the old man couldn’t see ahead too. It meant, to Brian at least, that Dumbledore wasn’t as omnipresent as he liked everyone to believe he was.

“This is my partner, Justin Taylor and, before anyone asks, he’s a Muggle,” Brian informed the now shocked trio of wizards. They all looked over the blond, wondering what to do about him. There hadn’t been any thought given that Brian might bring someone with him. Sure, Dumbledore and the others figured that Brian had probably settled down by this time, they just didn’t believe he would bring that person with him to Britain. And they certainly didn’t think that person would be another man. Moody decided that he had to set everyone straight.

“Your partner can’t come with us,” Moody informed the trio. “Not to where we’re going now and, most certainly, not to Hogwarts.”

“Well then,” Brian said, grabbing his bags again, “looks like we’ll just go book the next flight home. Grab your stuff Justin. You too, Harry.” Harry looked shocked at that. He hadn’t thought Brian meant it when he told him that he wouldn’t let Harry go back to Hogwarts by himself. He quickly grabbed his things and Brian and the two teens made their way back into the airport. They were almost at the door before Tonks and Shacklebolt stopped them.

“Please, Mr. Kinney, is there really a need for all of this,” Kingsley asked. “I’m sure Alastor was just surprised that you brought a Muggle with you. Like we said, we weren’t informed that a third person would be joining you. Although there isn’t precedence for a Muggle going where we’re going, or even spending time at Hogwarts, I’m sure we can all make some kind of concessions to make it work.” Brian looked at Justin, as if a silent conversation was going on between the two men. Harry had become used to it, having seen it numerous times while staying with the couple. Finally, when it appeared as if a decision had been made, Brian turned towards the three wizards.

“That’s fine. But,” He said, raising his finger to make his point, “I want it known that I’m not going anywhere without Justin. Wizard or not, he’s my partner and if anyone says that he can’t come with me when its time to go to Hogwarts, then we’re on the first plane to the States. And, this is not negotiable; Harry will be coming with us.” Moody looked as if he wanted to say something about that but seemed to think better of that. ‘Better to let Albus deal with this. He’ll make sure everything is done as it should be.’

“Fine, now if you’ll follow us, we’ll take you to your destination.”

“Actually,” Justin finally said, “we have plans for the next two weeks. This is my first time in London and we promised Harry that we would take him around and basically sightsee. I really would prefer doing that then going anywhere with you guys. No offense.”

“That is not the plan,” Moody insisted. “Mr. Kinney and Mr. Potter have to come with us. You may do whatever you wish.”

“I thought I told you, that the three of us are sticking together,” Brian stepped between Moody and Justin. “And Justin’s right. We’ve already made plans for this week and they don’t include going anywhere with you.” Brian didn’t see Moody’s wand until he felt it digging into his side. Before Moody could utter a word, Brian grabbed the wand in his hand and Moody’s arm behind his back.

“I don’t take kindly to threats, Mr. Moody, and it would be a good idea that you remember that,” Brian growled. When he saw security approaching them, Brian let Moody go and walked over towards Justin and Harry.

“Is there a problem here, gentlemen?”

“Everything’s fine, sir,” Brian assured the security man. “We just had a disagreement that got a little out of hand. We’re just going to be on our way now.” Before anyone could stop them, and under the watchful eye of airport security, Brian, Justin and Harry jumped in a cab and were off.

One week later

Brian, Justin and Harry were in Harrods shopping when the peace they had had for the past week finally ended. The trio had successfully evaded any wizards that might have been looking for them. Brian had even had them change hotels when Harry saw Professor McGonagall in the lobby of the first hotel they had been in. The boys had enjoyed their time alone until, Brian couldn’t believe he was even going to say it, it felt as if they were some kind of family. Harry had even become the little brother that Brian felt he needed to look out for.

“Hello Mr. Potter,” Severus Snape drawled as he came up behind the trio. “Shopping for some things that are actually presentable finally?”

“Hello, Professor,” Harry said, turning to face the Potions master. Harry felt Brian and Justin join him and was grateful for their support.

“Mr. Potter, I hope you had fun wasting everyone’s time looking for you while you did who knows what,” Snape sneered at his young pupil. “Now I believe it is time for you and Mr. Kinney to come with me. Headmaster Dumbledore wants to talk to the both of you. And before you object, Mr. Kinney, we are fully aware that you will not go anywhere without your partner.” Snape had to stop himself from sneering even more when saying the word partner. “Arrangements have already been made.” Seeing something out of the corner of his eye, Justin moved closer to his lover.

“Brian, I think we better do what he wants.” Brian looked down at his young lover who pointed towards something to their right. Brian looked over and saw that the Professor didn’t appear to be alone.

“What about our things at the hotel?”

“They will be taken care of,” Snape informed him. “Now if the three of you will follow me.”

“Like we really have a fucking choice,” Justin and Brian muttered together. Brian, Justin and Harry followed Snape out of the store, where they were joined by Professor McGonagall, Tonks and Shacklebolt.

“Oh look, the whole damn gang is here,” Brian drawled. “Does anyone else feel loved?” Once everyone got settled in the car, Harry asked the question that was on everyone’s mind.

“So, just where are we going?”

“Here,” Snape thrust a piece of paper at Harry. “You three need to read that and memorize it. That’s the only way you’ll be able to see where we’re going.”

“The Headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix is located at 12 Grimmauld Place?” Harry said out loud, handing the paper over to Brian.

“What is the Order of the Phoenix?” Brian asked.

“Everything will be explained when we get to Headquarters,” Moody growled.

“And who else will be at this Headquarters?” Harry questioned.

“The Headmaster will be there, of course, as will your friends Ron and Hermione. The other Weasleys will also be there.”

“Did you say Weasleys?” Brian asked, his face going paler than Justin had ever seen. “As in Arthur and Molly Weasley?”

“That’s them.”

“Brian? What is it?” Justin asked his lover, concerned over how upset Brian seemed to get all of a sudden.

“Remember that family I told you about? The one that basically took me in and then totally forgot about me?” Both Justin and Harry nodded their heads. “They were the Weasleys.”