A/N: Another Harry Potter Multi-Chapter. This idea came to me a little while ago, talking about how one small change can cause a ripple effect that can change the outcome of the whole world. This is my version of the whole idea of "what if Lily and James didn't die". I hope my faithful readers enjoy this! There's a hint of a song in it, points for whoever can figure it out
One Small Change
(Sirius POV)
This was a mistake. I knew it was. I don't know why I walked down this empty street, towards the point of my brother's chosen meeting place. Maybe deep down inside of me I knew that he wasn't evil, or whether it was simply a faint hope that he wasn't. I was sniffing the air, trying to find the right scent. It seemed my dear brother had come alone, I could only smell his scent. Death Eaters were never good at covering their scent, no matter how they tried.
When I came to the point where I could see him, I changed back into human form and walked over to him, silently warding the place to make sure we stayed alone. He saw me coming and looked nervously around to make sure nobody else was there. Once he was sure of it he ran up and hugged me.
"I didn't think you'd come. You have no idea how relieved I am to see you Sirius," Reg told me.
"I nearly didn't. What's so important that you need to talk to me about? Do you know who the spy is from us?" I questioned immediately.
"No," he shook his head, "but I do know something about how to stop the Dark Lord. Do you remember the books about Dark Magic Mum and Dad had?"
"Of course I do," I snapped, wanting him to make the point so I could get back to Marlene quickly, "what of it?"
"Sirius," he started in a deadly tone, "he's made horcruxes. I don't know how many yet but I know he has. I know where one is, possibly another 2."
I stood there and looked at him in sheer disbelief, then it all clicked. My brother was going to betray the Dark Lord, or already had. He called out to me because he needed me, his older brother to help him. My face started splitting into a smile and I took him in my arms once more.
"You're coming with me. I have an idea," I grinned, knowing exactly what to do.
Regulas nodded and cried into my shoulder, "Thanks Sirius. You have no idea what it means to me to be back in your life."
I nodded and followed my trail out to where it was safe to apparate from, going straight to Andy's house, as it was the first place I could think of that he'd be able to enter.
When we arrived, Andy looked at us and I thought she was going to physically attack us, and more like Bellatrix than herself. But, in typical fashion she ran up and took Reg into a tight hug.
"Regulas Arcturus Black! I knew this would happen, you're finally turning good! Oh I can't believe this is happening! Come, you have to meet your niece, Nymphadora!" Andy rambled, calling out to her 6 year old daughter.
"DON'T CALL ME THAT MUM!" She shouted back, storming down the stairs. I grinned at her, remembering how I implored Andy not to call her that, knowing how well young Dora would hate it.
"Hey kid, come meet your uncle Reg over here. But make it quick, we need to see Dumbledore right away," I commented, looking at Andy, "we need to use your floo to get there Andy. It's very important."
She nodded as my brother just looked at Dora hugging his leg tightly and going about something or other that 6 year olds talk about. Andy then crouched next to her and pulled Dora off of his leg, "Dora, honey, your uncles have to go now, but they'll be back soon," she told the girl, "maybe on the weekend?"
I nodded, taking him to the fireplace and flooing to Dumbledore's office immediately. He raised his eyebrow when we entered, "Sirius, Regulas, what a surprise. Lemon Drop?" Albus asked kindly.
I shake my head quickly, sitting in front of his desk, Reg beside me. "Sir, my brother has found a way to stop Voldemort. I don't know how, but he does. Apparently he has horcruxes sir."
Dumbledore's eyes lit up with surprise, the twinkling looking into my brother. His face split into a grin, "I thought he may have. Well, Regulas, do you know where one is?" He asked.
"Yes. And suspicion of where two others are as well Professor. Alas, I do not know how to destroy them. For those two, we need Lucius Malfoy, Bellatrix, her husband and his brother locked up," Reg stated, "I think the Malfoy's have one and the Lestrange's another."
While the two were discussing plans I saw a patronus fly through the window, a cheetah, David Shacklebolt's patronus...
"Sirius, come quick, my house is about to be attacked. If you're near a floo it's 'The Forest', please hurry," it told me, and I looked straight at Dumbledore.
"Go, Sirius. I'll tell Marlene where you are. He has a son, a bit older than Harry. Make sure you save him, I have a feeling he'll be important," the old headmaster told me.
I nodded and went to the floo, going to where David told me to go. What I found wasn't pretty...
A/N2: Dun dun DUN! Cliffhanger! Who is David's kid? You'll know if you've read some of my stuff. There'll be many main characters in this fic. Stay tuned to find out... And yes, I am evil
