This is my very first fanfiction story and the first time i have ever put anything up on a website. Any comments would be appreciated. I understand that it won't be perfect, and i know that some of it is not in chronological order.

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I do not own any rights to any JK Rowling novels or characters. This is purely for fan purposes.

Chapter 1

The fire blazed brightly at Number 12 Grimmauld Place. Music playing loudly, people chatting, laughing and playing games. Never had the house seen so much activity.

If you were to stand on the front step of the house, you would think nothing suspicious, no noise, no laughter could be heard from the quiet London Street.

"Oi Harry catch!" came a Weasley voice, Harry looked up just in time to see a fizzing whizbee flying at his head. Catching it with his expert eye.

"Thanks Fred" Harry called.

It was April 1st, the twins birthday and Fred and George were pulling out all the stops, fireworks going off in every direction. Molly having made every sort of food available. A feast to rival that of Hogwarts.

Suddenly the kitchen door flew open and there stood Sirius, holding, outstretched, two large bottles of Firewhiskey.

"Time to get this party started!" Sirius called loudly, happy to have the house full of people once more.

"Oh no no no, Sirius, no, they are too young" Molly insisted, moving to stop Sirius in his tracks before he could approach the birthday boys.

"Oh Molly nonsense, the boys are old enough, they are men Molly" Sirius spoke with a cheery smile.

"Yeah! Come on mum" Spoke George, all too eager.

"Yeah, we are men" Fred stated.

"Big manly men" Added George, which resulted in various uncertain looks from the others, only to fall among themselves in laughter.

"We are manly men!" out cried Fred.

"If you say so lads" Sirius said as he took some glasses from his cabinet and poured the Firewhiskey. "Now that will turn you both into men." Sirius handed a tumbler each to Fred and George. The twins grinning to themselves.

"Cheers" they spoke in unison, clinking the tumblers before putting the drink to there lips and downing the lot in three gulps.

As the whiskey hit there throats, they both coughed and spluttered, throats burning. Those around who were watching bursting into laughter, seeing the twins struggling to handle the strong drink.

"Now you are men" Sirius clapped there backs and poured them another glass. "Take it slow this time" he suggested as he poured himself a drink.

The night wore on, the party slowing, nightfall had settled many hours ago. Many of the party goers had left, those that were still present would be staying the night at Grimmauld Place.

Fred lay asleep on the sofa, an empty bottle of Firewhiskey beside him. George meanwhile was still standing, just. Clutching onto the fireplace as he spoke with Remus Lupin.

Molly and Arthur had retreated to bed some time ago, leaving the rest to party without them.

Sirius was in his usual armchair, speaking with Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody about some recent laws put into place.

After yawning for what must have been the 12th time, Harry finally subjected to the fact that it was time for bed. Saying a final goodnight he trudged his tired legs quietly up the stairs to the room he shared with Ron. Walking into the room he saw Ron was already asleep and snoring quietly. Taking a breath, Harry walked to his trunk by the window. Leaning down to open it Harry paused. Something outside had caught his attention.

Leaving his trunk, Harry straightened and slowly pulled back the netting from across the window. Gazing down at the dark London street, looking to what has caught his eye and under a street light, sat on a bench was a person, a woman, she was watching the house. Just watching. Harry had never seen her before and right now he wasn't sure if he should alert someone.

Snapping his attention away as Sirius stumbled into his and Ron's room.

"Woah, sorry Harry" Sirius mumbled, finding his feet and saw Harry by the window.

"Seen something of interest?" he asked as he walked over to his godson and followed his gaze to the woman on the bench.

"She's been sat watching the house" Harry said looking to the woman before turning to Sirius. Only to see Sirius frowning and he darted out of the room. "No wait Sirius!" Harry shouted going after him as Sirius took the stairs, almost jumping down them. "No Sirius you can't go outside!" Harry going after him, trying to make him see sense.

With all the commotion, it brought the attention to those in the kitchen. Remus stepping out and standing at the bottom of the stairs.

"What's going on?!" Remus questions. Seeing Sirius flying down the stairs, Harry close behind.

"Stop him! Stop Sirius!" Harry shouted and Remus, quick on his feet, darted in front of Sirius. Not knowing why he had to stop his friend, but took Harry on his word. Grabbing a hold of the man as he came to the bottom of the stairs.

"Get outta m'way Remus" Sirius grunted, pushing Remus off of him, Remus falling back against the wall as Sirius, now at a sprint, charged at the front door of 12 Grimmauld Place.

Remus and Harry ran at Sirius, trying to get there before Sirius could leave the house. But with the door open, they saw Sirius, stood, frozen in place on the front step.

"Sofia" Sirius whispered, staring at the woman.

Slowly, the woman looked up from the ground and saw the now open door. Seeing Sirius. Standing up, her face blank, unsure.

"Sofia" Sirius called, louder this time and took a step close. But as Sirius came closer, Sofia stepped back. Turning, before Sirius could approach further, she pushed open the gate of the park and ran inside, disappearing into the trees.

"No! Sofia!" Sirius broke into a run, ignoring the calls of warning and to come back as Sirius ran into the park.

What seemed like minutes felt like hours, no movement, no sound. Just silence.

But Sirius came out of the shadows of the park and returned up the step of Grimmauld Place, sullen, walking between Remus and Harry. Down the corridor, Sirius walked into the kitchen and took a ¾ full bottle of Firewhiskey from his cabinet. Silently moving up the stairs and disappearing into his room.

Harry watched Sirius, and when he was gone, he turned to Lupin. But Remus let out a sigh.

"Oh dear" Lupin said and patted Harry's back. "Don't worry Harry" Lupin assured him as he made his way back to the kitchen.

Harry though was concerned, he had never seen his godfather act in such a manner before.

Making his way back up the stairs, Harry paused at the door of Sirius' room. All was quiet inside. Hesitating, Harry decided to leave Sirius for now. Clearly he wished to be alone at the moment, so instead he went to his room and joined Ron, falling asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

Inside Sirius' room, the man sat on a low arm chair, bottle in his right hat as he stared, transfixed by a picture on his bedside table. There he stood, Sirius and Sofia, love of his life, at Lily and James' wedding. He had not seen her in 14 years.

Gulping down the Firewhiskey, he thought back to the day he met Sofia McGregor.