Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, in case you were wondering. Here's the first chapter for Second Chance rewritten. Please review and tell me what you think

Second Chance

Chapter 1

Sirius Black stepped into the familiar environment of the Three Broomsticks. It was crowded, but that was to be expected at this time of year. He quickly took a seat at a table for four while waiting for his best mate, James Potter, his wife Lily, and Remus Lupin, whom he had all met when he was a schoolboy at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Sirius couldn't believe that out of the four them, he had arrived here first. Sounds from outside could faintly be heard as someone new entered; the gentle laughter of the woman who just found refuge in the pub from the chilly November air reached Sirius's ears. As unique as the laugh was, Sirius knew he had heard it before. Quickly, Sirius scanned the room. For once he was hoping to be wrong.

'Damn that girl for being a Metamorphmagus,' he thought, but his eyes rested on the back of the woman who entered. Her long, natural golden tresses exposed and the laugh he heard earlier, Sirius knew there was no mistaking her. Isabella Hunter.

Isabella was another one of Sirius's friends from his school days. In reality, Sirius and Isabella had been more than friends. More often than not, during their seventh year at Hogwarts, they could be found exchanging secret kisses in the hallways or holding hands on their way to class. What started out as a friendship, eventually led to Sirius Black's only 'true' relationship at Hogwarts. He and Bella continued to date several years after graduation. Months after their closest friends' wedding, James Potter and Lily Evans, Sirius and Bella broke up. Bella was moving to America and wanted Sirius to follow. Sirius, being stubborn and bitter, simply refused.

After many tears, continued pleas, and long discussions and some arguments, Isabella left for the states.

Isabella turned around and couldn't believe what she saw in front of her.

"Sirius?" She made her way to the table.

He stood up, "Bella." She threw her arms around him, hugging him and he returned the embrace.

"What are you doing here?" Bella asked, bemused. Sirius sat back in his seat and indicated for her to take the seat across from her. When she obliged, he answered, "Me? I live here, remember? So, I believe the proper question to ask would be what are you doing here?"

Isabella grinned, "I couldn't stay away. Britain's my home."

"Does Lily know you're here?" Sirius knew the two girls, who were friends at school, stayed in touch often. Bella shook her head no.

"It's been a few months since we've owled."

"What was it you did in the States, again?"

"I continued my Auror training," she paused smiling proudly of her accomplishment, "did some very small assignments for the Order, and worked as a student teacher." Sirius nodded. A moment or two passed before either spoke again.

"So," said Isabella, "still got that flying motorcycle of yours?"

He grinned sheepishly, "Yes." Bella grinned.

"Are you here alone?" she asked awkwardly.

"No," he answered, "I'm actually meeting James, Lily, and Remus here, or I'm suppose to at least." He glanced at his watch and shrugged. "What brought you in here?"

"The cold," Isabella replied, "And I'm suppose to be meeting um," she struggled to get the words out, "my fiancé." She failed to look Sirius in the eyes A small gleam of a ring caught Sirius's eyes and he wondered how he never noticed it before. He felt an urge of jealousy hit him and suppressed it the best he could. He realized he didn't have the right to be jealous anymore. Sirius plastered a fake smile onto his face and inquired about her engagement.

"Fiancé? Congratulations. When's the wedding?"

"Oh, we haven't set a date yet."

"Do I get to meet this guy?"

"Um yeah, he just walked in," Bella waved at a man standing in the door way. He was tall with light brown hair that was neatly kept and light brown eyes. The man smiled back at his fiancé. He then noticed a man sitting with her and he frowned slightly. Isabella greeted him with a quick kiss on the cheek at which point Sirius made a point to take a sip of his drink.

"Damian, this is Sirius Black. Sirius, this is Damian Brendon. Sirius and I went to school together," she explained to her fiancé. He nodded and mumbled a hello to Sirius, who also nodded in acknowledgement. "Care for a drink?" Sirius asked, indicating for Damian to sit. Isabella had become extremely uncomfortable and stood.

"We should probably leave."

"But," Sirius interjected reasonably, "Lily will be here soon and James, and Remus too." Bella bit her lip, an old nervous habit and Sirius knew she was considering staying. Isabella glanced at Damian, who smiled.

"Issy, we can stay if you want. I'd love to meet more of your friends. I'll just go and get myself a drink and you another butterbeer?" Bella nodded.

Sirius raised an eyebrow, "Issy? You hate being called that and I mean hate."

"I know," she replied simply.

"Does this mean I can call you Issy now," he teased.

"No."

"I can't believe you're going to marry this guy, you can't even tell him you hate his nickname he has for you."

"Oh be quiet."

"It's just that when we dated, you never had trouble telling me you hated any of the nicknames I gave you, Issy being one of them."

"First you and Damian are two completely different beings. And second you gave me far more outlandish names than Issy." Sirius smirked.

"Yeah, I know," he said proudly. Bella blushed.

Damian came back with the drinks. He kissed her lovingly on the cheek and placed a butterbeer in front of Bella. Damian then put his arm around her shoulder. Sirius hid the amusement he felt, realizing that Damian felt threaten by him.

"How long have you two been engaged?" Sirius asked.

"A week," Damian answered. Sirius looked questioningly at Isabella.

"But we've been dating a little over a year."

"A year and two months actually." Sirius forced himself not to roll his eyes.

"A year, that isn't very long. Are you sure you should be marrying this guy?" Sirius stated. Bella stared wide eyed at Sirius shocked at his tactlessness. "I'm kidding," he flashed a bright smile, but Bella glared at him a moment longer, before turning away. Sirius opened his mouth to say something, but never got the chance.

"Isabella?" Bella turned to see who just called her name.

"Lily!" She jumped out of her seat and threw her arms around the redhead.

"What are you doing here?" cried Lily.

Bella shrugged, "I moved back here a few days ago."

"I can't believe you moved back here without telling me." Lily replied hurt.

"Oh Lily, relax. I was going to write you tonight when I got back, I swear." Lily hugged Bella once more before sitting. Isabella was then pulled into a hug by James, followed by Remus who over the years at Hogwarts became like brothers to her. Remus took a seat near Sirius and James sat next to his wife. Isabella quickly introduced everyone to Damian. Remus had cast a look to Sirius when she mentioned 'fiancé', but Sirius would not look him in the eye.

"I can't believe you're getting married," Lily squealed, "This is so exciting."

Bella smiled, "I know. I never thought I'd get married after…after I left." But Damian was the only one who didn't know what Isabella had intended to say. He squeezed her hand gently.

Several drinks later, Isabella announced that Damian and she had to leave.

"I'll see you guys soon," Bella promised.

"Actually, you'll be seeing us tomorrow evening," Remus said. Isabella nodded to show she understood there was an Order meeting tomorrow night.

"Tomorrow evening then," she smiled, her green eyes met with Sirius's gray ones before leaving.

Well there's the rewritten verison and I know which one I like better. Please review and tell me which you prefer! Or you can review and tell me you hate it.