That evening, Snape tried taking Iris and Harry to Albus Dumbledore but fails to find him. Therefore, resorting to his last option. Taking the children to Hagrid. Snape never liked that idea, due to the fact that Hagrid is basically a giant. This is because the man is 8'6 and weighs about 960 pounds.
When Iris met Hagrid, she was left speechless, all she could do is stare. Additionally, Hagrid was exactly the same. He never expected to see the grumpy professor holding two kids.
Hagrid gulped and pointed at the children in Snape's arms," Are....are they yours?"
Snape was taken back by his question and shouted, " No they are not mine, Hagrid!"
That's when Hagrid realized. The children belonged to Lily and James Potter. How did he not realize before? Iris had the bright red hair like her mother along with the piercing emerald green eyes. He sighed and invited the professor inside along with the children. Snape put Iris down and paced her Harry.
" How about you guys go help yourself to the food other there," he pointed to the far corner of the room where the table was with some food. Iris nodded and walked other to the table. She sat down and started to feed Harry small spoonful's of the food that was provided in front of her. Snape sighed and looked at Hagrid.
" Albus and Minerva are going to meet you in a few hours at 4 Privet Drive."
"Why there?" Questioned Hagrid.
" It's their only family left," Snape replied as he looked over his shoulder at the children at the table.
"Why not give the kids to their Godfather? We all know how close he is to little Iris over there."
Snape shook he head," Absolutely not. That man has danger written all other him. That's beside the point, Black is in a cell in Azkaban and is going to remain there for the rest of his life. There is no way that we are giving these children to Sirius!"
Iris's head looked up at the sound of Sirius's name. " Padfoot? Is he here?"
Snape looked Hagrid straight in the eye and sighed." Look what you did!"
" Hey, it's not my fault! You were the one that said his name," Hagrid snapped back.
Snape shook his head and walked over towards the front door.
"Where do you think you're going?" Questioned Hagrid whilst raising an eyebrow.
"I'm not staying here any longer. Just keep an eye on them two and take them to Albus and McGonagall in a few hours. And remember it's 4 Privet Drive."
Before Hagrid could say anything, Snape was gone without another word. Hagrid looked at the kids and sighed.
" Uh fantastic, alright let's get some good in ya both now," said Hagrid as he walked over to the two children.
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Two owls fly past a sign that reads "Privet Drive". One of the owls fly away to reveal an elderly looking man with crimson robes, a long silvery white beard. The mysterious man walks through a forest near the street. He takes out his deliminator and activates it. He then zaps all the light out of the lampposts. He puts away the device and a cat meow. The man looks down at the cat, which is a tabby and is sitting on a brick ledge.
" I should've known that you would be here.... Professor McGonagall."
The cat meows and sniffs out. Then all of a sudden, the cat transforms into a woman in a tall hat. And the life form of Professor McGonagall is revealed.
" Good evening, Professor Dumbledore. Are the rumors true, Albus?"
Albus sighs and nods. "I'm afraid so, Professor. The good and the bad."
McGonagall walked in front of Albus and asks, " And for the children?"
Dumbledore walks up next to the woman before replying.
" Hagrid is bringing the two."
McGonagall looks at the man with a confused expression.
" Do you really think it's wise to trust Hagrid with something as important as this?"
The man replies," Ah, Professor, I would trust Hagrid with my life."
All of a sudden, there was a motor sound in the distance. The two professors look up to see a flying motorcycle coming down from the air. It skids down on the street and halts. On the motorcycle you can see Hagrid and young Iris. Hagrid takes off his goggles and motions to Iris to do the same. Once she has taken them off, Hagrid helps her off the motorcycle.
" Professor Dumbledore, Sir. Professor McGonagall, Ma'am" Hagrid addresses the two professors.
"No problems, I trust, Hagrid?"
" No Sir, Little Harry here fell asleep just as we were flying across Bristol. Try not to wake him," Hagrid replies as he passes Albus baby Harry. Iris follows the three adults towards the front door with her thumb in her mouth
" Albus, do you really think it's safe, leaving the children with these people? These people are the worst Muggles possible. They really are -"
"The only family they have," Albus cuts her off.
" These two will be famous. There won't be a child in our world who doesn't know their names," McGonagall adds.
" Exactly, they are better off growing up away from all of that. Until they are ready."
Little Iris tugs on Professor Dumbledore's robe," I am ready."
The three adults laugh at the youngster's comment." I think you're still a little young to go to Hogwarts, Iris " says Hagrid.
" Well, I won't go to Hogwarts unless Harry comes with me."
Dumbledore passes Iris her brother, whilst Hagrid starts sniffling and he lets out a sob. Dumbledore tries to comfort Hagrid by saying.
" There, there, Hagrid. It's not really goodbye, after all."
Hagrid nods and walks over and hugs Iris and Harry. Once Hagrid moves away from the two, Dumbledore knelt down in front of Iris.
" You are one talented young girl, Iris. Don't forget that. Look after this little one for us and when he is at his rightful age then, Hagrid, will come and get you guys, okay."
Iris nods her head before hugging Albus with her other arm. They pull away after a few seconds before Albus turns Iris around so she is facing the door. He presses the doorbell before walking back over to Professor McGonagall and Hagrid. He takes a quick glance at the two children.
" Good luck.... Iris and Harry Potter."
Then the three adults disappear leaving Iris and Harry alone to face the upcoming years of their childhood.
But the one thing Iris didn't know was that the man she truly admired suddenly vanished. Well, that was the story she was told. She would never expect the truth to roll in many years later..