I do not own the characters from the Harry Potter stories. The only character I claim to own is Alexia Cambridge-Black who is based on my character Alexia Cambridge from the Harry Potter Role Playing game Marauders Map ". This story takes place shortly after Order of the Phoenix, but in other chapters will flash back to times in the past. Please please please review! This is only my second Harry Potter fan fic (the first hasn't been finished). Thanks for reading (

"He was a brave wizard, one who didn't back down in the face of death. A wizard who fought the good fight. It is a tragedy how he left us all, but if you think about it. It was the way he would have wanted to go. He will be greatly missed." Albus Dumbledore said in conclusion to his eulogy to the recently departed Sirius Black

Alexia Cambridge-Black stood near the front of the crowd. Many people had not seen her since her days at Hogwarts. Most had no idea why she was there or even her true relation to the deceased. Her friendship with Sirius began during her first year at Hogwarts. Over the years they became closer and then in their seventh year they found themselves in love. About a year later Sirius and Alexia were married, it was done in secret and few knew about the union. Dumbledore knew, of course and gave her an encouraging smile as he motioned for her to come forward and speak.

The crowd looked at her as she took a couple steps and faced them. After she cleared her throat she began to speak, "I think Sirius would have been glad to know that so many people cared about him, no I know he would. It's been quite a few years since I've seen most of you all. How horrible for us to come together at such a sad time. You are all probably wondering why I'm here, or rather why I've been asked to speak. What can I possible share with you about Sirius that you don't already know? Not much perhaps, but I'd still like to try. Sirius was a good man. He did not deserve to leave us this way. All of us here might think that our hearts are now emptier now that he is gone. Maybe they are, but they are also fuller because he was in our lives. Sirius was a good friend to me in Hogwarts. When I needed someone by my side, he was there. I guess the relationship was the same on the opposite end, that's the only way I can explain him passing his exams."

The crowd chuckled a little and Alexia took that moment to wipe the tears that were running down her cheeks. "Sirius was a wonderful comrade to the Order of the Phoenix, both of them. He prided himself in ridding this world of Voldemort, and I pray that this may be accomplished so that he will not have died in vain.

Alexia looked at the flowers surrounding the pictured displayed of Sirius, then to Harry Potter who was surrounded by the Wesley family, he was trying to hide his tears and when he caught Alexia's glance he turned away. "I wish he was here with us today. Especially now that he has finally been cleared of the charges that were wrongfully brought against him. We lost out on having him with us when he was alive because of those charges, and he lost out as well. Shortly after leaving high school Sirius and I were married, not many knew of our marriage, as my family disapproved of him and our relationship. I realize now that we should not have hidden it from so many people and I shall deeply regret it for the rest of my life."

The tears were now freely flowing down Alexia's cheeks and she did not try to stop them, "I shall miss you my love." She said softly touching her lips with the tips of her fingers and pointing them to the sky. Dumbledore embraced her at this point and closed the service.

Afterward she stood alone, until Harry came up to her. "Did my parents know?" he asked in a quiet voice. "About you and Sirius that is?"

"Yes Harry they did. They were probably the only friends who did know. I'm so sorry I should have told your, or at least tried to make contact with you earlier. But I didn't know the words to say and by then Sirius was locked up you would have probably hated me." Alexia replied

"Did you know he didn't do it?"

"I knew from day one he didn't have a hand in killing your parents. But try convincing the ministry of that. My father was one of the ones in charge of the capture, and since he hated Sirius already he found his opportunity to get him away from his little girl."

Harry shook his head; "I can't believe he never told me about you."

"He did it to protect me, my father was a cruel man. If he found out about us, I probably would not be standing here talking to you now." Alexia said

"Where is your father now?"

"I don't know, he disappeared shortly after.after the break in of the department of mysteries."

"Ahh Harry, I am glad you finally met Alexia here." Dumbledore said coming up to the two, "It is about time."

By this time the crowd had pretty much left except for the Wesley's, who were waiting for Harry. "I should go." Harry said.

"Harry, you are as welcome in my home as you were in Sirius's." Alexia said trying to hold back a sob.

"Thank you." He said as he walked away.

Alexia turned back to Dumbledore, "How did Remus take it?" she asked

"He understood, although I'm sure he will want to tell you that in person later. Is there anything I can get you Alexia? It's been a long day."

"Nothing you can get me Albus. But thank you anyway." She replied softly

"If you change your mind, you know how to get a hold of me." He said leaving her.
She looked again at the picture of Sirius and sighed. "It wasn't supposed to be like this." She whispered, "I wasn't supposed to go through this alone. I could kill Peter from taking you away from me the first time and Bellatrix for now. They caused all this, I swear on your name and my life I will see that they pay for ruining our life together. She took a deep breath and looked at the now empty grounds. She tapped the picture with her wand and then made a waving motion above all the flowers and they vanished. "It's time to go back home. I won't hide myself anymore."
After what seemed like hours she walked away and went home hoping that the next day would bring better things than this one did.