Remus Lupin woke to see Sirius pacing in front of him. Last night was the full moon and Remus was sleeping to get some of his strength back. Remus knew why his friend was so nervous. Sirius was going to pick up Harry Potter his godson tomorrow. He had finally got custody of him. It was a long week for the last two Marauders. Remus sighed as he looked at his friend. "Padfoot I think you might wear out my carpet," Remus laughed but it was dry and it made him wince in pain. Sirius stopped pacing to look at the werewolf who tried to sit up but Sirius stopped him with his hand.
"Woh, stay down. You still need to rest Rem, you know that, last night was a bad one," Remus nodded then he sighed.
"Why are you nervous?" Remus asked changing the subject even though he knew the answer. he just does not want to talk about the night before. Sirius nodded and thought about the question.
"What if, what if Harry hates me?" Remus smiled at his friend then he laughed but again it was dry.
"Harry, James's son?" Remus shook his head. "He will love you Padfoot, I'm sure of it," Remus said before he closed his eyes. Sirius smiles but he continued to pace.
"Boy get up now!" Harry James Potter opened his eyes slowly for his head hurt. Then he stood up and opened the door. Harry wished he could go to school, but he did something bad yesterday and he was not allowed to go. "Go, weed the garden," Harry's aunt Petunia shoved a list into the six-year old's hands. "Do all of this before I get home, now Start," Harry nodded but he was shaking. "Go," she called when Harry did not move. Harry nodded but did not meet her eyes as he ran outside to get working. However, Harry's head hurt, and he felt sick, but he did not tell anyone for they will just tell him that he's not and hit him until he did not see or hear anything. Harry was working when he heard the front door slam. Harry began to shake again but he continued to work.
Remus opened his eyes again to see Sirius reading now. Remus smiled. "So nervous that your reading," the werewolf teased. Sirius rolled his eyes.
"Very funny Moony," Sirius laughed. "What do you think Harry's doing right now?" Sirius thought out loud.
"He's at school Padfoot. Every kid is," Remus confirmed with a nod. Sirius smiled, but it faded.
"What if he's not allowed to go to school?" Sirius thought out loud again. Remus gave him a look then he sat up, grabbed his cane and went into the kitchen. "I'm serious, Rem," Remus raised his eyebrows. "What? I can make a joke, but I 'm really serious," Sirius's temper was rising. Remus noticed.
"Ok, Sirius. I understand, we can't jump to conclusions, but you might be right. Lilly's sister. Is not the nicest person when it comes to people with magic. How will she react to me? I'm coming with you tomorrow," Remus said with confidence in his voice. Sirius smiled and started to make some tea for the both of them.
Harry was almost done cleaning his cousin Dudley's second bedroom when Dudley and his uncle came home. "Boy, get down here and make a snack for Dudley," Vernon his uncle demanded. Harry nodded and ran down the stairs. However, he tripped and fell. He almost ran into Dudley, who was not paying attention because he was yelling at Harry for his snack.
"Potter, Potter. Give me my snack," his cousin demanded. Harry quickly got to his feet and ran into the kitchen trying to avoid his uncle's hand ready to strike, but it did not work, because he hit him right across the face.
"Make it a good snack freak," Harry had tears in his eyes as he got his stupid cousin's snack ready.
It was dinner time and Harry had to make it, like he always does. The worse part is Harry does not get any of it. "Boy, tomorrow, you must stay home again,"
"But," Harry said before he covered his mouth.
"What did you say?" Harry shook his head and backed away slowly before he ran for it. "Come back here boy," Harry did not stop as his uncle ran after him. Harry, however, was not quick enough and his uncle hit him with his belt that he kept in the living room. Harry blacked out by the third blow.
In a better and nicer house. Remus and Sirius were eating and talking about how they can't wait to get Harry. "We will make James and Lilly proud," Sirius said as he helped Remus clean up.
"Yes, we will," Remus replied before he took his Wolfsbane Potion. When he was done he put the goblet down and walked into the living room and sat in a chair by the fire. Sirius joined and turned into Padfoot. "Did you register?" Remus asked the big black bear-like dog. "Snuffles," Remus added with a laugh. Padfoot rolled his eyes and nodded before he started to lick his paw. It was Remus's turned to roll his eyes. Then Remus laughed and grabbed his book and started to read. Sirius fell asleep in his dog form a few minutes later. Remus smiled at his friend, who was free now and can start over with his godson. Remus sighed and went to get ready for bed. It was around eleven o'clock now and Remus was tired still from the night before. Remus smiled before he went to sleep.
The next day Sirius woke early in the morning. They were going to pick up Harry today before he went to school. Sirius was so excited to see his godson again. He has not seen him since he was one year old. Remus woke to the smell of breakfast. Remus smiled as the smell went into his werewolf nose. Remus got out of bed picked up his cane for he was still sore from the full moon, but he was used to it. He sighed as he walked into the kitchen. "Good morning Sirius," Remus said with a smile on his face.
"Good morning Rem," Sirius said back as he set the table. "Ready to get Harry" Remus nodded as Sirius put out the breakfast. They ate in silence before Sirius ran up the stairs to get ready.
"calm down Padfoot, I know you're excited but don't hurt yourself," Remus teased as he got ready himself.
Sirius ran to number 4 as fast as he could. This made Remus laugh at his friend, but he was distracted to see how normal the street was. It made him sick. "Come on Moony, hurry up," Sirius called. Snapping Remus out of his thoughts. However, Sirius was going to be sick too but he did not say it. Remus smiled at Sirius. He's getting better from two weeks ago. Remus nodded and walked a little faster. Sirius was already by the door when Remus got there. Remus laughed when he saw Sirius jump up and down as he rang the doorbell. "Boy! Boy get up now and get the door!" Remus herd from his werewolf ears.
"Sirius," Remus said slowly but he did not get a chance to say anything else for the door opened. Remus and Sirius were shocked to see a small boy maybe around six. He looks to be James's twin with green eyes and a lightning shaped scar on his forehead. Lilly's eyes. Remus had tears in his eyes when he saw Harry.
"Hello," Sirius said quietly getting down to meet his godson's eyes.
"Boy! Who's at the door?" Dursley yelled. This made Harry run away back into the house. Sirius and Remus looked to see Vernon turn red as he stared at Remus and Sirius. "What do you want?" he demanded as he stepped out of the house. Sirius was going to punch him for calling his godson 'boy' but Remus's hand on his shoulder stopped him. Sirius sighed and mouthed 'you take care if this then.' Remus nodded and walked forward to face the big man with his face red twisted with anger. He was bigger then Remus but Remus was calmer than him.
"Hello. My name is Remus J. Lupin, and this is my friend Sirius Black. May we come in?" Remus asked in a calm voice, but Sirius heard him slipping. Sirius nodded and stepped forward.
"I don't want you monsters and freaks in my home, go now," Sirius heard Remus growl at the word monster. It was Sirius's turn to put his hand on his shoulder.
"Please. I just want my godson; may we get him?" Sirius asked his temper was rising and Remus saw in his eyes that he was ready to kill this man. Vernon looked at him but did not move. Then Sirius pulled out his wand and aimed it at him. Vernon's eyes grew wide with fear and went into the home. Sirius's eyes were burning with hate and sadness. "Where is my godson?" Sirius yelled not caring about Remus anymore, who was walking in the home taking in everything.
"Not one, not one picture of Harry?" Remus said voice getting louder. Sirius with his wand still at Dursley looked around to confirm what his friend was saying.
"Where is he?" Sirius yelled again. "Remus can you?" Remus sighed.
"Don't do anything drastic or kill him while I'm gone. I don't want you back there," Remus gave him a small but sad smile. Sirius sighed then he nodded.
"Harry?" Remus said as he walked around the home. "Harry?" He said again. Under the stares, Harry heard a calming and quiet voice. Saying his name? why would someone be saying his name in a gentle voice? Harry started to cough as he layed his head back onto his old battered pillow. Remus's ears picked up the cough.
"Did you find him Moony?" Sirius asked from the living room. Remus shook his head and shushed him. "what?" Sirius asked but Remus put his finger to his lips and listened. Harry coughed again. It was a nasty cough.
"Harry?" Remus said louder. "Harry?" He said again as he listened. His werewolf ears picked up a rough nasty cough coming from the cupboard under the stares. Remus shot his head around to where the rough cough was coming from. "Sirius? I think I found him," Remus said slowly as he pulled out his wand, put his cane by the door and whispered "Alohomora". The tiny door swung open revealing a small bed and on it showed Harry laying down trying to muffle his coughing.
"Sirius," Remus said voice calm, but it was thick with anger and sadness.
"You have not seen the last of me," Sirius threatened before he ran over to the small room. "Oh, Harry what have they done to you?" Sirius asked in a quiet voice. He reached his hands to his godson, but Harry flinched.
"Harry are you alright?" the boy did not say anything. Remus looked at Harry for a while before he said: "Harry, my name is Remus. We are not here to hurt you alright," Sirius looked at Remus and nodded.
"Yes, Harry we are not going to hurt you. My name is Sirius I'm your godfather. I, we were, are friend's of your parents," Harry's green eyes went wide.
"You, you knew my mummy and daddy?" Harry asked in a small voice. Harry wanted to say more but a cough came into his throat. He tried to hide it but it did not work. This concerned Sirius and Remus.
"Harry, can I pick you up?" Sirius asked. Harry nodded as Sirius smiled and picked up the small boy. "Remus, he's so light," Harry started to cough again. Sirius laid a hand on his forehead. "Moony he has a fever we need to get him out of here," Sirius said with his temper rising again. Remus nodded as they walked to the door.
"COME BACK HERE YOU MONSTERS!" Vernon roared. Sirius could feel Harry tense in his arms. Then he looked at Remus. He could see the wolf in his eyes.
"Don't, call, me,"
"Rem, let's go and don't call him or us that. You're lucky I don't want to go back to prison, now this is not over if you ever, ever come near or talk to us or my godson in any way, I will…"
"Sirius," Remus sighed. "Let's get out of here. This place is making me sick more than usual," Remus said before he turned to Vernon. "You herd my friend. Don't come near us. Thank you for letting us take him," Remus said in a calm voice before he pulled out his wand and hexed him making Sirius laugh.
"I wanted to do that," Sirius laughed, Remus laughed along with him. However, they stopped when Harry started to cough again. It was the rough cough. "Harry, pup. It's going to be ok," Sirius said with a worried look on his face that he shared with Remus.
"Do you want to get anything cub?" Remus asked before they left the house. Harry nodded, but it was a week one. Sirius put him down as Harry ran back into the cupboard and picked up a small blanket and a plush stag. Sirius smiled when he saw the plush.
"Ok, let's go," Remus said as he picked up his cane. He gave Harry's uncle a look and followed Sirius out.
So that was the end of this part. Tell me what you think. Note, I'm not good at this and I suck at writing Sirius and Harry.
