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Rating
Mature
Chapters
35
Words
201,026
Characters
Harry, Lupin, Sirius, Lily, James, Tonks, Cedric, Draco, Ginny, OC
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
Harry/Ginny, James/Lily, Remus/Tonks, Sirius/OC
Genre(s)
Drama, Romance, AU
Era
Post-Hogwarts
Advisory
Mild Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Story Reviews
98
Status
Completed
First Published
2011-08-10 12:21pm
Last Chapter
2012-03-23 1:40pm
Last Updated
2012-03-23 1:40pm

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Ch. # Chapter Title Word Count Reviews
1 Prologue

 With their home destroyed Anwen, Sirius and all their children are living at Potter Manor. Bodies are healing, as are hearts and minds and for the first time in recent memory, there is hope for the future.

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2 Chapter 1: Stubborn

 Anwen is driving Sirius crazy since she won't keep calm and give herself time to heal. What is he going to do with his wildly stubborn wife? Can anyone help an equally stubborn Harry see the bigger picture in a post-war world?

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3 Chapter 2: Just You and I

Anwen and Sirius long to spend some time alone. When they are fianlly able to, things are more explosive than planned.

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4 Chapter 3: Summer Winds of Change

 James is offered a position at the Ministry he finds hard to refuse, but he insists Anwen be there to help him. The family also learns some of the benefits of having a phoenix living in the house.

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5 Chapter 4: Beautiful Star

 The Black's come home with a surprise for the family and rebuilding starts at the Ministry.

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6 Chapter 5: The Will of God

 Love, family and work can intersect in strange ways. As the Ministry gears up to begin the trials of those accused of war crimes, Harry learns a difficult but valuable lesson. Unfortunately, Remus is unwilling to do the same.

6,166 3
7 Chapter 6: Motives

 The trials of the Death Eaters begin, but it seems the Malfoy family may be up to something more nefarious than suspected. How does Bastien fit into Lucius' warped plan?

7,533 1
8 Chapter 7: Fuzzy and Hazy

 The trials at the Ministry are moving along, but as they do, more evidence is unearthed which will shake the Black's to the core. Add to this Minerva's request and Stella's first full moon, and everyone is left reeling.

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9 Chapter 8: Violated

 The extent of the plan against Sirius is brought to light, and it takes family and friends to help him survive the situation.

7,924 3
10 Chapter 9: Ceremonies

 The day Harry and Anwen have been dreading arrives, but when it goes differently than planned, it is a signal that everything isn't as over as everyone had hoped?

8,991 3
11 Chapter 10: What Muggles Know

 Anwen's condition become dire, and magical medicine is no longer working for her. Is it possible her brother, a medical student in Canada, might hold the answer?

5,995 2
12 Chapter 11: 'Round 'Em up Partner

 The Potter, Black, Hodgson and Lupin families, along with Hermione, Ron and Ginny go for a family holiday in Nice. Who would have thought they'd find an American style theme pack in the south of France. Maybe a Muggle holiday isn't such a good idea.

6,607 0
13 Chapter 12: Everything Old is New Again

 Summer's over, school is about to resume and the Black family is getting ready to move into the castle. Will Hogwarts ever be the same?

6,769 3
14 Chapter 13: Family

If Harry and the gang thought having Anwen and Sirius in the castle would make life simpler for them, they're in for a rude awakening. Also, why does Lily feel like someone is watching her and the boys in Muggle Portree? 

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15 Chapter 14: Another Year Over, a New One Just Begun

 A Family and Friends Ball at Hogwarts is held to celebrate the end of a difficult year and it's the beginning of the "Family's" holiday celebration. 

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16 Chapter 15: The Depth of Love

 The Wolfsbane clinic goes better than anyone expects, and plans are made to help even more infected with lycanthropy in the months to come. A ceremony is had, tying the Black family closer together.

4,040 2
17 Chapter 16: The Truth Be Told

 Sirius meets with Draco about the possibility of Pansy's child being his and the implications for the Black family. With Anwen now having her magic back, she uses some unorthodox teaching methods in her classes, and James helps her see if she's still and Animagus. Oh, and for the fun of it, Sirius and Anwen duel each other -- in front of the student body of Hogwarts.

 

5,836 4
18 Chapter 17: Out of the Shadows

In an attempt to blend in and appear like any other family, the Potters and Blacks attend their sons school family fair to some rather hilarious results.

4,565 5
19 Chapter 18: Taken

 The family begins the search for Ethan, and it takes its toll on everyone.

4,460 6
20 Chapter 19: No More

 Ethan's kidnapping coincides with the full moon, leaving the family spread thin. Unfortunately, without Sirius to calm her nerves, Anwen finally implodes from the pressure of wondering if they can bring her eldest son back alive.

4,019 4
21 Chapter 20: Harder than War

 Ethan has been returned home, but all is not well with the family. Will a life or death situation be able to put things right again?

5,510 4
22 Chapter 21: Rebirth

 The drama and trauma are over, and the family decides it's time to do what's best for themselves, rather than the wizarding world. They finally discover that life can be good.

6,042 1
23 Chapter 22: Fresh Start

 With the drama over, and the family deciding to take control of their lives and destiny, can there finally be happiness?

6,812 1
24 Chapter 23: Two Weddings and a Birthday

 Life moves forward, and happiness surrounds the whole family. Sirius turns forty, Harry and Ginny get married as do Bastien and Laure and Anwen agrees to take the final step toward complete healing. Thanks to everyone who is reading. Please, take the time to review and let me know what you're thinking. Thanks, Mutt N Feathers

6,803 4
25 Chapter 24: Secret

 A Secret hidden for generations comes to light and the family is taken by surprise by the revelation. The story is nearing the end, only 10 more chapters. I'd love to know what my readers are thinking.

6,122 2
26 Chapter 25: Wiggle

 A surprising new Head Auror shakes things up at the Ministry, and two criminals make an unexpected reappearance.

6,041 1
27 Chapter 26: Back to Where it All Began

Someone goes to Hogwarts for the first time, another announces their pregnancy and the family gets bigger by one. Sounds like a normal day for the Potter/Lupin/Black clan.

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28 Chapter 27: Origins

 Time moves forward, and the Potter and Black kids are growing up, and one of them is about to become a father.

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29 Chapter 28: Cure

 Remus revels in what it feels like to be free of the Lycanthropy for the first time he can remember. The family celebrates with him with a Quidditch match. Perhaps there is an age where you're really too old to be playing the game?

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30 Chapter 29: Next

 Life is moving forward. Long standing pain must be forgiven so healing can take place. Children learn the consequences of attempting to emulate their fathers and Harry and Ginny both move into a new phase of their lives.

5,576 1
31 Chapter 30: Empty Nest

 Teddy Lupin and all of the Potter and Black children are headed off to Hogwarts. Their independance is a moment most parents live for, but also wish would never come.

5,175 2
32 Chapter 31: The Courtship of Lilyan Black

 The hardest part for any father is watching his little girl grow up. Sirius and Lilyan have always had a special relationship, but now her heart belongs to another. If you somehow haven't heard Taylor Swift's "Love Story", find a copy of it, as one of the scenes won't make sense without it. Thanks so much to everyone who is reading and reviewing. We are nearing the end of the story. MNF

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33 Chapter 32: Babies

 When you have seven children you're bound to end up with a whole lot of grandchildren. What happens when they all come at once? A very busy night on the maternity ward at St. Mungo's.

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34 Chapter 33: Circle of Life

 The first of the friends passes on, and they mourn him deeply.

6,349 7
35 Chapter 34: Forever

 This is it, the end of the trilogy. I had never planned to publish it, but I am ever so happy I have. There will be more stories with these characters, so keep me on author alert should you want them. I started writing Bound in July, 2008; posting in March, 2009. It's somehow appropriate to end in the same month, three years later.

In this chapter, Anwen and Sirius go on together to the next great adventure, and our tale comes to a close. 

Thanks for reading and reviewing, MNF

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