Rating
Mature
Chapters
24
Words
87,579
Characters
Harry, Ron, Lupin, A. Longbottom, F. Longbottom, James, Lily, Sirius, Neville, OC
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
James/Lily, Remus/OC, Sirius/OC, Other Pairing
Genre(s)
Drama, Mystery, Romance
Era
Marauders
Advisory
Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse
Story Reviews
Status
Completed
First Published
2013-02-12 11:23am
Last Chapter
2013-09-26 7:55pm
Last Updated
2013-09-26 7:55pm
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| Ch. # | Chapter Title | Word Count | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1: 12 October 1980: Grace Harry is finally being baptised, but will his godmother show or run away? No one is quite sure if Anwen and Sirius have reconciled or if they've separated. Meanwhile, Remus pines for his lost love. |
8,609 | 1 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2: Christmas 1980 and early 1981: Highs and Lows Everyone is excited to celebrate Christmas, especially the Marauders. Ever wondered what Harry's first Christmas was like? I know it feels as if we're moving terribly slowly right now, but the action will pick up in a few chapters. Just setting the stage and letting Harry enjoy his life while it was normal. |
8,160 | 0 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3: Summer 1981: Searching for Elusive Happiness The guys look for Eva, Molly searches for a happy middle ground and little Draco searches for a family to love him. |
5,678 | 0 |
| 4 |
Chapter 4: October-November 1981: The Dark Half of the Year As the children celebrate Halloween, the adults have a feeling of discontent settle over them that even their celebration of Samhain can't shake. As life ends for one family member, could new life be coming to another? |
7,244 | 2 |
| 5 |
Chapter 5: February-May 1982: The Measure of a Heart While it's easy to love someone, should you love when someone they've hurt you before?Is it true that love can conquer all? |
6,988 | 3 |
| 6 |
Chapter 6: Spring 1984: Beginnings As the family grows and changes, something sinister is moving just below the surface of Wizarding society. |
3,797 | 0 |
| 7 |
Chapter 7: June 1984: Cracking an Egg The late night summons to Hogwarts annoys James and Anwen, but what they're told there terrifies them. Can unleasing evil be as easy as cracking an egg? |
2,013 | 0 |
| 8 |
Chapter 8: June 1984: Like DaVinci The family deals with Dumbledore's request, and a strange message is received and pondered. What will those who've done enough for Wizarding society choose to do now? |
2,318 | 0 |
| 9 |
Chapter 9: To Portkey or Apparate? Anwen unravels the strange message from herself and James ponders the implications. |
2,213 | 1 |
| 10 |
Chapter 10: July 1984: Birthday Surprise With James, Remus, Sirius and Anwen training to serve as Aurors, the family finds happiness and distraction where it can -- like celebrating Harry's birthday. But, when an odd gift arrives, they are reminded that there are people who want to hurt them. |
2,207 | 0 |
| 11 |
Chapter 11: August 1984: Nasty Surprise An impropmtu celebration by Anwen and Sirius is thwarted by James. |
2,053 | 0 |
| 12 |
Chapter 12: August 1984: Safe...House? The breakout from Azkaban and an unexpected turn change plans for keeping the Black family safe. |
2,065 | 0 |
| 13 |
Chapter 13: October 1984: Good and Bad Tidings Everyone is watching Anwen and Sirius, trying to figure out their secret. At Hogwarts, however, some others want to tell the brothers the truth about their familiy. |
2,703 | 1 |
| 14 |
Chapter 14: January 1985: Comfort Decomposed The new year begins, and Anwen's magic is out of sorts from her pregnancy. |
2,413 | 0 |
| 15 |
Chapter 15: A Focused Mind James' wounds are healed and he is revived so he can share his story and relay the details of Sirius' capture. Meanwhile, Anwen shares a secret of her own. |
2,196 | 0 |
| 16 |
Chapter 16: Through the Mind's Eye Anwen's still monitoring Sirius from afar, but closer to home, she has to explain the couple's understanding of titles, spells, hexes and the use of Unforgivables. |
2,176 | 0 |
| 17 |
Chapter 17: More Than Meets The Eye With Sirius gone, Anwen must split her focus between him and their unborn child. When she needs it most, though, she gets help from an unexpected place. |
2,673 | 0 |
| 18 |
Chapter 18: From Enemy to Friend Anwen comes face to face with the girl she hated most during her Hogwarts years. Can they both lay aside the past to make sure Sirius and Anwen's child is safe? |
2,668 | 0 |
| 19 |
Chapter 19: Picture Frames and Porch Swings What do you see when enter someone else's mind? |
3,409 | 0 |
| 20 |
Chapter 20: Scream The Aurors are on their way to rescue Sirius, but it might not be enough. Will there be enough time to save him and his beloved Anwen too? |
2,474 | 0 |
| 21 |
Chapter 21: Into Action James, Frank and Mad-Eye Moody lead the team to find Sirius. Much to their dismay, they run into someone they'd hope to never see. |
2,403 | 0 |
| 22 |
Chapter 23: To Siphon and Boil Anwen has collapsed and her heart is racing. Sirius is left unprotected when his wife's shield fell. Will James and Frank make it to him in time? Will the baby survive the excess magic in his Mummy's body? |
2,615 | 0 |
| 23 |
Chapter 24: June 8, 1985: Awake Life comes full circle. |
3,907 | 0 |
| 24 |
Chapter 24: June 28, 1985: A Son But Not It seems the drama is over; Sirius is saved, Ethan is growing, Anwen has recovered and Narcissa is imprisioned. Time has a way of making certainties from feeling anything but. |
4,597 | 4 |
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