Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters are property of JK. Rowling. This is made out of pure enjoyment. I just love her writing.
Author's Note: This is a story about my favorite HP character. Wish I could change the end of the fifth book:( Reviews are welcome and encouraged. Please be kind.
Edited Version.
Ch. 1 A Miserable Life at Grimmauled Place
If you would go into Grimmauled Place you would think that no children would live there. It wasn't the sort of house no self respecting parents would ever want their children to grow up in. The Blacks weren't normal parents; however. Mr. and Mrs. Black had children, two sons. Their names were Sirius and Regulus. By definition there were the perfect children as could be. They were the short of children they always planned on raising. They were well taken care of and happened to be pureblood wizards.
"Kreacher, would you go tell the boys dinner is ready" Mr. Black said to his house elf. The house elf was a very unpleasant being and was very ugly. He a ragged old tea cozy. He had been with the Blacks since his birth.
"I shall sir, masters are in the library" Kreacher said.
"We have such well behaved children," Mrs. Black stated happily. She was happy o have raised such well behave children. They were the perfect Pureblood children.
"I'm glad. I expect any child of mine to act like a Pureblood wizard at all time," Mr. Black said firmly. He didn't know what he would do if he had to disown one of his own sons. He didn't raise blood traitors.
Five minutes later two boys entered the dining room. One was medium height and had short black hair. The second one was taller and was clearly the older of the two. He had black hair, and like his brother his hair was keep short. Their hair was styled the same way. The older boy was clearly better looking standing alongside his brother. Sirius had didn't particular like a clone but wasn't in the mood for an argument. He knew his father's patience wasn't to be tested at this moment.
"Sit down, Regulus and Sirius!" Their father said firmly, it wasn't unkindly.
"Yes father" They both said in unison. The boys, their father and mother all sat down to eat. No one spoke much. This was how meals at Grimmauled Place were, always in silent.
"Sirius, I had Kreacher get all of your school supplies for you" Mr. Black said suddenly. It was one of the first thing he said all meal. The oldest boy would never admit but the rare times he was address by his father always pleased him. His dad didn't know how truly miserable and lonely his son really was. Sirius didn't know people outside his family.
"Thanks good news. I'll pack them when I get up to my room" Sirius said politely He tried to act as calmly as possible but on the inside he was about to burst with excitement. He was inching to go up to look at his school books. Blacks didn't show excitement, ever.
"When can I go to Hogwarts?" Regulus asked. Sirius didn't look at his brother. He felt guilty for leaving him. They hadn't spent more than a nighf away from each other since they were little. He was as close to a friend as he ever got.
"In a year or so," Their dad said sternly. It wasn't the typically reassuring tone that parents used with there children but wasn't completely unkind. Sirius was the first one finished with dinner. He practically shoved his the food in his mouth.
"Father, may I be excused?" Sirius asked. He tried his best not to sound too anxious.
"Very well" Mr. Black said in a bored voice. Sirius nodded in thanks and left the table. His ticket out of the house was waiting for him.
Sirius walked up the stairs to his bedroom. He closed the door. He looked at the mirror in his bed room. He ran his fingers in his hair to make it less tidy. Much Better, Sirius thought. His mother hated it when his hair looked like this but he really didn't care. He hoped his mother would let him grow it out. He had been putting off getting a hair cut for weeks. He looked at the new packages on his bed. He was disappointed that he didn't go to Diagon Alley to shop for his own school supplies. His parents were wealthy and clearly thought that they were too good to go shopping by themselves. The only thing that he had to get himself was his wand. He had gotten that weeks ago. Kreacher got the rest of his school supplies. He heard a knock on the door.
"Sirius, can I come in?" Regulus asked. Sirius smiled. Being the older brother he loved to annoy his youngest brother.
"Yeah sure Reg," He called back. He was glad Regulus wasn't one of those brothers that just entered his room without permission. He hoped that they were still close when he left for Hogwarts.
"I told you not to call me that" He snapped entering the big room. Sirius smirked. Regulus hated his nickname. That was why he used it. Regulus looked around the room enviously. Sirius knew he was jealous of his room.
"It's a nickname" Sirius explained for what seemed like the hundredth time. He didn't know why he was so opposed to it. It was a perfectly nice name.
"There is no need for nicknames," Regulus said huffing. Sirius rolled his eyes. He wished his brother would at least have a little fun.
"Alright. Alright!" Sirius said putting his hands up in defeat. He didn't want to argue with his brother. Not now that he was going to Hogwarts he wanted to no fight with his brothers.
"Are you excited to be going to Hogwarts," Regulus asked.
"Yes" Sirius responded. He was. He had been counting down the days until the first day of September. He was going to finally going to Hogwarts. He dreamed of Hogwarts since he was really young.
"Mom says she can't wait to see another Black in Slytherin" Regulus said. There was a note of envy in his voice.
"Maybe I don't want to be in Slytherin" Sirius said without really thinking. He had been thinking about it for a while and he didn't want to be in the family house.
"Bite your tongue of course you want to be in Slytherin. What other house would you be in?" Regulus asked. It was as if there was no other option.
"I am not sure but I think it's boring to be something just because you're whole family is one" Sirius truthful. He always wanted to be different. He didn't want to be just another Black.
"Remember what happened when Uncle Alphard came to dinner?" Regulus asked.
"Like I can forget," Sirius said smirking.
Their Uncle Alphard was their father's brother. He was Sirius' favorite adult relative. Unfortunately, Uncle Alphard and their father didn't get along, so he didn't come to visit as often as Sirius would like. Sirius never understood why they didn't get along. Maybe they had different ideals. Sirius hoped him and Regulus didn't end up like that.
"I swear I never seen to children so clean and well behave It's not normal" Uncle Alphard declared. The declarations wasn't hurtful was of concerned for his two nephews. Their dad sighed in annoyance. Having you younger brother lecture you on how to raise you children wasn't a pleasant experience.
"I think I know how to raise my sons. thank you!" Their father replied sternly
"I'm just saying you're not allowing them to be kids," Their Uncle said. He knew that he had offended his brothers.
"They are Blacks," Father retorted. Uncle Alphard shook his head. He knew it was pointless to argue with his brother. He took a sip of wine. He was trying his best to ignore his brother.
"No one is above having fun, the boys walk around like their brainwashed" Uncle Alphard said.
"Don't tell me how to raise my sons" Father said finally. With that the conversation was over. Sirius and Regulus looked at one another. They had been listening on the stairs near here fathers den. This was how meetings between them always ended.
"I wish I was going with you," Regulus said childishly. It was obvious that he was going to miss his brother. He would never tell him this but he didn't want him to leave.
"I wish that too," Sirius whispered but his brother didn't hear this because he had already left the room.
Sirius was excited to go to Hogwarts to be away from his family and make an actual friend. Besides his family, Sirius had no friends. He knew he had very little chance of escaping his family because he had cousins in Slytherin. Apart of him knew he would more than likely end up in Slytherin. All Blacks did. He packed his things away and patiently waited for September 1. A day that he knew would be his first taste of freedom.
Albus Dumbledore was looking at the new list of students. It was the largest class of incoming first years in years. He had a feeling this was going to be an interesting class. One of the students were particular unique.
"Professor Dumbledore," A female voice called while knocking on his door.
"Come in Poppy," He said kindly. A middle age woman came in.
"You wanted to see me Albus?" She said cheerfully. She had been preparing the hospital wing for the upcoming year.
"Did you receive my letter?" He asked curiously. It was important matter. No one but the staff could know about this special case. It would lead to disaster if anyone found out. They couldn't afford a mix up.
"Yes Professor," She said shaking her head in understanding.
"Do you think you can manage it?" He asked her.
"Yes. No one will need to know. But where…" She began. Professor Dumbledore interrupted her. He didn't want to risk the portraits hearing. They were part of the reason that secrets weren't secrets for long at Hogwarts.
"I have it taken care of my dear. Ttrust me," He said kindly reassuring the woman. He knew that she would love to help with this, especially since it involved a child.
"Do you really think we can do this, Albus?" Madam Pomfrey asked.
"If everything goes right Poppy, we could change one child's life," The headmaster said. Madam Pomfrey knew in that instant that his plan will succeed. He wasn't a brilliant wizard for nothing.
Next Chapter: Sirius's first train ride to Hogwarts. He meets new friends and new enemies. He has a run in with his least favorite cousin. Sirius finds out what house he is going to be in for the next seven years.