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Rating
Mature
Chapters
60
Words
180,968
Characters
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Lupin, Sirius, Lily, James, Fred, Ginny, OC
Primary Relationship
Secondary Relationship(s)
Harry/Ginny, James/Lily, Remus/Tonks, Sirius/OC, Other Pairing
Genre(s)
Drama, Romance, Action/Adventure
Era
Pre-Hogwarts
Advisory
Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Mild Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Story Reviews
402
Status
Completed
First Published
2010-02-19 6:27am
Last Chapter
2012-06-23 12:28pm
Last Updated
2012-06-23 12:28pm

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Ch. # Chapter Title Word Count Reviews
1 Home Sweet Home

The first chapter of this story is to inrtoduce some new characters, so don't judge the story by the first chapter please. :)

1,517 11
2 Then It All Came Crashing Down.

A first birthday, an unforgetable event, one everyone wished they could forget ever happened.  

1,610 11
3 Gone....

When all is lost who will open your eyes? Who will rebuild your broken heart and spirit? Who will save the person you once were?

2,397 12
4 The 31st of October.

The night every Harry Potter fan knows and dreads.............

1,485 9
5 A Ruby of a Different Time.

Those we lose never really leave us, especially when chapters of those people's lives exist in the hearts and minds and memories of those they touched.

1,218 10
6 Never Seen Before.......Tranquillity

A time when things will change and a little girl will be given a new chance to know her own mum.
A time where laughter holds the key to unlock memories that possess both pain and delight.
It is time for Sirius Black to open up again to his friends and his daughter.

1,907 7
7 A New Beginning

Ruby took Sirius' heart long ago.
 
Does he have any left to give to a new friend?

1,582 8
8 Cold Feet and Magic

Another day, another memory, another person to meet.  

1,642 6
9 A Trip To Diagon Alley

New feelings and new friends all discovered in a simple trip to Diagon Alley.

1,303 6
10 The Beginning of Everything!

A parent is a figure we all look to for comfort and rely on to protect and be there for us. 

So when Mattie's only parent disappears suddenly, how will she cope with being alone?

1,361 6
11 Happiness and Tragedy Don’t Mix

Life is like a wheel of fortune. Some things can make you blissfully unaware and others can bring you into reality in the cruelest manner.

Will it be the case for Lily and James?

2,365 7
12 Wrinkles

Growing old........ Getting wrinkly....... Marriage and love :)

1,085 6
13 The Marauders Are Back And Better Than Ever

Change is constant, but for the Marauders they are about to drift back to who they were before everything changed. A flash back to remember who the now threesome are.

1,343 6
14 Owls and Memories: Both New and Old

Growing up..........How a mother's presence never ever leaves their child no matter whether their body is gone or not. Ruby's past and Sirius' true beginning :)

2,452 5
15 Letting Go Is Never Easy

The beginning of something new for Mathilda. But will a large fear interrupt everything that is meant to be so new and exciting.

1,710 7
16 Such A Likeness

When a connection can be formed between a child who never got the chance to know her mother, its a rare and special gift.

When your mind is consumed of memories of a women you loved and lost, you never want to close the door. Sirius' door is wide open for all to see, how much he loved Ruby and how much Ruby loved all those around her.

2,981 9
17 I Dare…Wait…Food!

Harry's off to Hogwarts, with his big godsister to look out for him. So Mattie tries makes Harrry not so nervous in the most unique and unusual way.

1,765 5
18 Shocked Into Contentment

Life continues...And so does the love that Lily and James Potter have for one another.

2,529 6
19 A Time to Fly and A Time to Wonder

A first for everything, thr first match of the season and with their parents by their sides Mattie and Harry set off. A first for a pet and a second birthday that was very amusing for all.

1,928 4
20 Need To Protect

The desire for a child to protect the one person who means everything to her. The desire for her father to be safe. The desire for Mathilda Black not to turn into an orphan. The desire that could just make it possible for Mathilda to join her mother.

4,011 3
21 The Gift Of Life

Mathilda Black is growing up fast but can her father accept it.

4,783 8
22 "Catch That Rat!"

When issues from the past come back will the Marauders and Lily handle it in the way that is more logical or will their emotions take over at the sight of something that caused each one of their blood to boil.

1,746 5
23 Change

We say goodbye to someone who gave the Potters hope. But it is through this that they grow and move forward to be with the people that they love.

2,055 5
24 What Goes Around Comes Around!

When things take a turn for the worst....when Mathilda is put at risk....how will her father deal with the fact that his only daughter had had to deal with something of a large magnitude.

3,501 5
25 Admitting The Truth

Harry has his family beside him as he grows and Mathilda is always there. While the Weasley twins are up to the usual...mischief and its in that that George makes an exciting discovery :)

2,819 5
26 A Very Special Dress

A special night when things change and truth comes out. Life begins to progress in a special way for two people and will never be the same, but will have grown for the better :)
 

3,057 4
27 The Best Thing

When someone proves their love in the most amazing way possible that helps.And the news of true love goes public.
 
 
 
 

2,820 6
28 A Glittery End

The end of something and a birthday to remember :)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2,906 3
29 Another Part To Mathilda Black

Mathilda Black is sent away to keep her safely away from those who have always wanted her so she's sent to her mother's muggle family. Along the way she'll discover more about herself and the mother she never knew.
 

2,909 9
30 Welcome To Your Father's Past

Mattie is back home but it isn't a home she knew though it's a part of her father's past unfortunately. Things go wrong but everyone is drawn back together by a little boys boredom.
 
 
 
 
 

3,395 3
31 The Ultimate Pain

What happens to Sirius when things go so wrong he can't think straight? What will happen to many people when something happens that changes their lives forever? Will they be able to push through? What will Sirius Black do when he is forced to experience the ultimate pain?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1,679 12
32 Worthwhile

Pain is the worst thing for anyone to experience and many people have but what happens when it becomes all worthwhile. When dreams are fulfilled in the worst situations and lives are again altered forever...
 

2,300 9
33 New Steps and Feelings

 The beginning if new things for everyone, feelings things some have never felt before and the one year anniversary of Fred and Mathilda :)  

4,352 5
34 Things Are Heating Up

Life is about to be changed again as Mathilda acts on instinct in regards to Harry. Mattie pushes through the barrier that she built up around herself and a Slytherin girl gets her just desserts.
 

2,527 5
35 Hitting Home

Pulled away from comfort and family into the depth of the unknown. How will Harry and Mathilda deal with such a situation? How will Mattie deal with past demons? Will Harry do something to protect his godsister or will he abide by her wishes and keep quiet?
 

2,129 4
36 Lost In Patience

Will hope be enough to keep up the fight for Harry and Mathilda and will the extensive time cause more than just fear for those who don't know where both of these young kids are?
 
 
 

2,240 3
37 Breaking Free

Will someone be able to save Harry and Mathilda? And will the pure love of one greasy wizard result in the abiility to break free?
 

3,151 3
38 The World Seems Better From The Back Of A Broom

Home. Safe and Sound. Loved and protected. Harry and Mathilda are back where they belong finally, a little older, a little wiser, a little scared but neverless relieved to be back in Godric's Hollow.
 

3,591 4
39 Fainting Into A Happy Turn

The protection Sirius Black has felt for his daughter since the minute she was born has hit an all new level. And on top of revenge and panic comes good news, brilliang news that will change everyone's lives.
 

5,530 5
40 Refusal To Lose

Halloween pranks to lighten the responsiblility and fear of upcoming war. And in relisation of possible lose, a particular question is asked out of the total refusal to lose what means so much.
 

2,526 7
41 The Good Old Hokey Pokey

When amidst the war and terrror Voldemort is raining upon the Wizarding community and Muggle world, Fred Weasley finds one thing he can control, one thing he wants no matter the cost to himself or those around him, something worth fighting for.
 

3,586 4
42 You Don’t Need To Share Blood To Be Family

The extensive family was growing with the arrival of a set of twins but not on a straight path but one with bumps along the way. And emotions peak when Mathilda and Fred are separated by Mattie returning to Hogwarts.
 
 

2,944 8
43 Setting The Date

Things are moving forward for Mathilda and Fred and the support of a particular red head is the thing Harry had desperately been needing.
 
 
 

2,741 3
44 Harry's In A Dress?

The wedding is getting closer and so does the arrangments. And the battle that leaves everyone feeling lost takes place. 
 

4,421 3
45 "I Love You This Much"

Everything happens at the right time. Its now time we witness the combining of two families through two souls. Life has purpose and the purpose of these two is about to become so much stronger, bringing together many to share in the happiness of two.
 
 
 
 
 
 

5,911 4
46 A Family Full Of Surprises

The newly-weds continue on their journey together with their family always nearby to support them and love them. Times take a turn leaving the extended family with a slight hole at the loss of one of their own.
 
 
 
 
 
 

4,083 5
47 Twist Of Fate

When the good takes a turn for the worse. And news that is meant to bring absolute happiness is washed out by the fear of what could happen.
 

5,604 7
48 To Save a Life

When a tip off creates a way to save a life that is holding on by a thread.
 

3,160 9
49 Moving Towards The Right Path

Mattie's coma has left fear amongst those who love her and are desperate for her to wake. So what happens when she wakes and discovers a fear she didn't realise she had to feel?
 
 

3,362 9
50 Why So Sirius?

Creation of life. Creation of fun. Creation of love. All together stronger than any one war that has trapped so many within themselves.
 
 

6,115 6
51 Until That Moment

A moment that makes Mathilda Black Weasley truly understand what has confused her all her life. The extensive family is about to get even bigger.
 
 
 
 
 

4,276 9
52 Life Goes On War Or No War: Part 1

A need for an escape, desperation to be anywhere but where they are. Life continues to plod along at Potter Manor but everyone is fed up and anxious. Everyone has had enough of the war and what it means.
 
 

3,934 8
53 Life Goes On War Or No War: Part 2

The younger ones are still away and enjoying been in the muggle world for the time being. With surprise visits and family interruptions to help save someone from guilt.
 
 

3,412 3
54 Promises

Promises can be easily broken depending on who makes them. But certain promises made between Harry and Mathilda and as strong as their bond. A bond that never faltered for a second only grew stronger. This time promises mean something and will be kept at all costs.
 
 

3,398 4
55 Fearful

Fear can destroy someone, tear them to pieces no matter who they are and how strong their spirit is. But at the end of the day many differnces have resolutions.

It is the beginning of what could be the end.

4,455 8
56 Under Fire

The beginning of what could possibility be the end.

4,378 9
57 If I Could Turn Back Time

The battle continues...Where will it lead...
 
 

3,525 6
58 The Ache Of Sacrifice

The battle goes on and loss begins to rip through every good heart with Hogwarts.

3,202 6
59 Hero Of War

The battle's over and the survivors left standing must live with the loss, guilt and overwhelming pain.

3,191 8
60 Growing Up and Moving On

Even though the Battle has ended and many have lost their lives, those left behind must pick themselves up, scars and all and move on, heading into their future.

7,063 29

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