Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any of it's characters, they all belong to JKR. I'm just a fan using them for a story. I'm not making any money off this, no copyright infringement is intended.

A/N: I got this idea in my head a while back, but recently started working on it more. Most of it is in the present, starting around PoA, but there will be flashback/memory scenes, those will all be in italics. The story mainly focuses on my OCs Liz and her son Aiden, but there will be the occasional scene where you see it from another character's POV. Anyway, hope you enjoy!

Chapter 1 - Then and Now

"Sirius, PLEASE!"

"I HAVE TO, LIZ!"

"I KNOW THAT!" she yelled back stubbornly, taking a deep breath before continuing calmly, though slightly desperate. "But let's go to Dumbledore first. We'll explain everything, then we can go after Peter."

"By that time Peter could already be gone! I have to go after him now," he argued firmly, starting to walk away.

"Sirius!" Liz grabbed his hand to stop him.

Sirius sighed, looking at her hand as he intertwined their fingers. "I love you," he said quietly, slowly looking back up at Liz. He let go of her hand, moving it up to hold her face in his hands, and kissed her. Resting his forehead against hers, even though she was shaking from crying, he whispered, "I have to go."

"Sirius..." Liz begged quietly as he walked away. He gave her a sad smile before apparating out of the flat.

Liz started sobbing as she hugged herself tightly and sank to the floor, rocking back and forth on her knees.

Almost Twelve Years Later...

Liz was sleeping peacefully, or at least as peacefully as she ever had in the past twelve years, in her bed, curled on her side. At least until a boy came running into the room and jumped on the bed beside her.

"Mum, wake up! Guess what, guess what, guess what!!!" he cried excitedly, bouncing impatiently up and down on the bed.

"I won't guess what if you don't stop shaking the entire house with your bouncing," Liz teased quietly as she opened her eyes. The boy smiled brightly, but stopped bouncing and crossed his legs underneath him on the bed, attempting to look calm and patient, though the eagerness in his eyes gave him away. Liz smiled as she pushed the covers off and slowly sat up, crossing her own legs underneath her as she faced him. "All right Aiden, what is it?"

Aiden held up a letter and announced chipperly, "I'm going to Hogwarts!"

Liz smiled warmly and hugged her son tightly. "That's great sweetie," she told him proudly. Aiden's smile only got wider, if that was possible, as he returned the hug. "So...how 'bout I fix some waffles to celebrate?" she suggested as she released him.

Aiden smirked. "Don't you mean, 'Why don't I put some toaster waffles in the toaster?'," he teased. Liz rolled her eyes and shook her head.

"Ha ha. I may not be the best cook, but I'm not too bad," she drawled. "Besides...toaster waffles are good," Liz defended. Aiden laughed, but nodded in agreement.

A/N: I know this chapter was kinda short, but it was more of an introductory chapter. The rest should be longer. I'm already working on chapter 3, but I'm going to stagger updating them. Who knows, maybe that way I'll be able to have a chapter ready to update every time? :) Hopefully, but I won't hold my breath. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I hope you continue reading! Reviews are greatly appreciated!