(Author's notes)
Hello everybody! I thought I'd just do a nice family-oriented story between Harry and the best Godfather ever! I don't own anything from Harry Potter, or the characters. However, I am not afraid to admit that if this was my perfect world, this is how the story would've happened between Harry and Sirius! ^_^
(Story)
Dumbledore had just finished explaining to McGonagall about leaving young Harry Potter with his Aunt and Uncle; and of how he'd left Hagrid in charge of bringing the infant to Privet Drive. McGonagall was persistently objecting the idea.
"But, Professor Dumbledore, you can't pretend that he's not careless! He does tend to…! What was that?" McGonagall said. In the distance, a low rumbling sound broke the silence. As the noise got steadily louder, a bright headlight appeared with the noise. They both turned their attention toward the sky.
A large motorcycle glided towards them with a ginormous man astride it. As he landed, they both noticed a bundle of blankets in his arms. As he turned the bike engine off, he removed large goggles off of his eyes and pushed them back into his wild and bushy hair, revealing dark and warm eyes.
"Professor Dumbledore, sir. Professor McGonagall." Hagrid gruffly greeted respectfully.
"No problems I trust, Hagrid?" Dumbledore asked.
"Nope! Not one bit o' trouble with this little tyke!" Hagrid said proudly as he dismounted from the motorcycle.
"Hagrid, might I ask where you acquired the motorcycle?" Dumbledore asked.
"From me, sir." Another male voice rang out in the dark. Hagrid then moved away from the bike, revealing a normal sized man also dismounting from the bike. He fixed his jacket against the chill of the night and ran a hand through his black and already tangled and wild hair that grew to his shoulders. When he finished fixing himself, he gazed up at the professors with striking hazel eyes.
"Sirius Black. I'm surprised that you're here! I thought for sure that you would be at Godric's Hollow!" McGonagall exclaimed. Sirius then lowered his head.
"I was. I'd just found James and Lily when…when I heard Harry crying. After I dug him out of the bloody rubble, Hagrid came and said that Dumbledore sent him to pick up Harry." Sirius said, keeping his gaze toward the ground. McGonagall gazed up sternly at Hagrid, who was feeling her piercing gaze stabbing at him.
"I-I'm sorry professor! Look, Sirius is Harry's Godfather after all. I thought that he had every right to know you had planned for Harry, professor!" Hagrid said shamefully.
"Well, at least you were wise enough to not tell Sirius the plans yourself!" McGonagall spat.
"Professor…please don't blame Hagrid. I told him that I wasn't even going to give him Harry unless he brought me here with him. All I want is to find out what your plans are for my Godson." Sirius said, intensely gazing at Dumbledore. After a few moments, Dumbledore gave in.
"All right Sirius, since I already know that you won't stop pestering all of us unless I tell you what's going to happen. I plan on leaving Harry here with his Aunt and Uncle until he is old enough to attend Hogwarts." Dumbledore said in his usual clam matter. Sirius snapped his eyes open.
"Professor, you can't do that! You can't do that to Harry! You don't know those awful Muggles! They hate us! Petunia hated her sister and she's not going to treat Harry any better! And Vernon…Vernon! Oh, Vernon…the fat bloke hates every living creature known to man, particularly wizards because of Petunia! No…no…don't send Harry there! Please…let me take him! Let me have Harry!" Sirius pleaded. Dumbledore just shook his head.
"No Sirius. I'm sorry, but Harry must be kept in their care. Harry can have the blood protection that he needs from them." Dumbledore said as Harry was placed into his arms by Hagrid. He then began to walk toward the tiny house, but a strong and rough hand clenched onto his shoulder. Dumbledore then turned around to find bright hazel eyes piercing angrily at him.
"Professor…as much as I respect your opinion, I can't let you take Harry. James and Lily named me not only Harry's Godfather, but also his legal guardian should anything happen to them. The bond that we had with each other and the bind that James and I had growing up can help me give Harry the blood protection that he needs until it wears out. Please…I've already lost my dearest friends…I don't want to lose my Godson tonight as well!" Sirius pleaded. Everybody held their breaths as Dumbledore glanced at Harry, then Sirius, then Harry again. He closed his eyes in thought and heaved a heavy sigh. He then turned back around as he opened his eyes again.
"All right…all right. I'll leave Harry in your care." Dumbledore stated. Sirius instantly smiled and his eyes started to water.
"Thank you, professor!" Sirius exclaimed.
"However Sirius…you have to promise me something." Dumbledore stated. Sirius waited impatiently.
"…You have to promise that you will not expose Harry to any portion on the Wizarding World. No magic at all. Harry's name is already known in our world and he doesn't even know his own name. He's far better off growing up away from all of that…until he is ready." Dumbledore softly explained. Sirius didn't even hesitate to nod his head 'yes'.
"Yes sir! I understand! I'll do anything to keep Harry safe and secure!" Sirius said to his old Headmaster.
"…I believe you Sirius Black." Dumbledore said kindly. Sirius then reached out his arms out and Dumbledore gingerly placed the sleeping infant into his arms. Sirius held his breath as he adjusted Harry in his arms for the second time tonight.
"Hey there Harry kiddo! Did you hear that? You get to go home with good old' Padfoot tonight!" Sirius gently whispered to the boy who was snuggling into Sirius's chest.
"…I'll be off then." Sirius said.
"Here Sirius, you can have yer bike back to get back to that ranch o' yers." Hagrid gruffly said as he handed the keys over to Sirius.
"Thanks a bunch Hagrid." Sirius said. As he let Hagrid lean down to kiss Harry goodbye, Sirius turned back to Dumbledore one more time.
"One more thing, professor. We didn't tell anybody this, but James, Lily, and I switched Secret Keepers of the location of Godric's Hollow. I switched with Peter Pettigrew a week before Voldemort found out where they were hiding." Sirius stated solemnly. Dumbledore then nodded his head in understanding.
"I see. In that case, we'll take care of him Sirius." Dumbledore assured Sirius. Sirius had just mounted on the bike and secured Harry in his arms when McGonagall took a step forward toward him.
"Sirius, what happened to your friends tonight wasn't your fault." She tried to assure Sirius.
"Is it? Is it really not my fault?" Sirius solemnly said. All McGonagall could do was sadly stare with pity in her eyes.
I should have known that we couldn't coax him out of his guilt so soon. He's always been so stubborn!
The group then watched as Sirius revved up the bike and began driving down the street.
"I promise Harry…this will be the last bit of magic that I'll be using until you're old enough to understand!" Sirius said to the boy. With that, he let his bike glide in the air until it was full-fledged flying in the direction of Sirius's home, preparing himself for the life he was about to lead with the precious little infant in his arms.
(Author's notes)
I know that the whole blood-protection thing doesn't exactly follow the way the books had it; but this is what would've happened in my perfect world! ^_^ Anyway, reviews are very much welcome!