December 14th, 1979 - Number 12 Grimmauld Place - Sirius Orion Black
Early on the morning of December 14th, a visibly tired and angry Sirius Black climbs out of his bed and makes his way to the window. Sirius opens the window to find a brown owl scratching and pecking for entrance.
"What do you want you blasted animal?" said Sirius in a gruff voice. The owl hooted in indignation and lifted its claw to reveal an envelope.
"Whats this? A letter from Gringotts?" stated a confused Sirius as he opened the letter.
Dear Lord Black,
I am sorry if this letter has caused you any inconvenience but I assure you it is of most importance. It has been brought to our attention that the last known living Heir to the White family has passed on. As procedure here at Gringotts, we have gone into the last will and testament and found that you are listed as one of two inheritants of Ms. Miah Enavigo White. We request your presence at the main branch of Gringott's in Diagon Alley, London, for the will reading of Ms. Whites will on December 16th. If you fail to attend all inherited possessions will be redistributed. We await your visit.
Sincerely,
Dak Urluk
Director of Inheritance
Gringotts Bank - Diagon Alley
Sirius looked at the letter with wide eyes. The owl hooted breaking him from his trance and flew away, leaving a confussed Sirius behind.
December 16th, 1979 - Gringotts Wizarding Bank/Diagon Alley - Sirius Orion Black and Dak Urluk
"Lord Black," stated one of the goblins "Director Urluk will see you now."
Sirius nodded and followed the goblin into the nearest meeting room. "Ah, Lord Black, there you are" said Urluk, bowing. "Now we can begin with the meeting." Sirius bowed back and looked around. "Director, I mean no disrespect but wasn't there another to meet us here?"
"All in due time Lord Black." replied Urluk. "Shall we?" Sirius nodded and Urluk tapped a piece of paper with his wand. The paper covered in a bright white glow and a projection of Miah formed.
"I, Miah Enavigo White, being of sound mind and body do hereby state my last will and testament. I leave everything I own, of monetary value and family heir looms, to my only son Ryder Regulus Black." At this statement Sirius' eyes widened in shock. "To Sirius Orion Black, I leave custody of my son. I have left you a letter explaining why I have done this. I hope that you treat and love him like he is your own." Miahs voice became shaky as tears began to fall from her flooding eyes. The projection faded away leaving the room silent.
"Is this some kind of joke?" said Sirius as he covered his face in his hands.
"No, Lord Black, I assure you that this is a very Sirius situation." replied Urluk, moving to the side of his desk and pulling a single envelope out of the drawer. "Ms. Whites letter." he stated, handing it to Sirius. Sirius took it and opened it with shaking hands.
Dear Sirius,
I know that you and I barely knew eachother and that our familes weren't exactly on good terms. Your brother Regulus and I had fallen madly in love. We kept our relationship secret for many obvious reasons. I know how you feel about your brother Sirius, you hate the fact the he was once loyal to Voldemort. He changed Sirius. He gave his life trying to take him down in an atempt to better this world for us and our child. You're probably wondering why I left custody of Ryder to you. Its because you're the only real family Regulus had left. He spoke the world of you Sirius, he loved you deeply. I fear that my time on this world is limited. The emptiness I've felt since I learned of the death of Regulus is unmatched. He was my everything and now hes gone. I have left a trust fund vault in the name of you and my son so that all of expenses are taken care of. He will be able to claim all of his inheritance and lordship on his sixteenth birthday. Please protect and treat him with love Sirius, that is all I ask of you.
Sincerely, Miah Enavigo White
Sirius looked up from the letter, tears in his eyes. "I accept custody." he stated.
Urluk gestured to the front of the desk and grabbed a long piece of paper. "Very well lord Black. I'll need your signature here and a sample of your blood on the line next to it." Sirius nodded and signed his name on the line. Urluk grabbed a dagger and made a small cut on the palm of Sirius. He squeezed a small drop of blood on the line. Sirius was engulfed in a bright green light signifying the transfer of custody.
Sirius let out a breath of relief. "Congratulations." said Urluk, as he nodded and left the room.
December 20th, 1979 - Godric's Hollow - Sirius Orion Black, James and Lily Potter
"You, a parent padfoot?" said James, unable to hold in his laughter.
"Shut it, Prongs." snapped Sirius. "Well, I think that its great! You'll be a wonderful father Sirius." replied Lily, a look of wonder in her eyes. Sirius let out a sigh of relief. "Thanks Lils, that means a lot."
"How exactly do you plan on taking care of a child padfoot? You're one yourself!" stated James, trying to bite back a laugh and failing.
"Well, I.. I was kind of hoping.." started Sirius. "Of course we'll help you Sirius!" Cutoff Lily, with a bright smile. Sirius managed a smile of his own.
"Yeah padfoot, of course we'll help you out." added James, looking at his wife with a questioning look on his face.
"Thanks guys, this means alot to me. I don't know what I'd do without you."
"Well, you wont have to." stated Lily brightly. "When do you get him?"
"On the 23rd." he replied. "I had to make Black manor a suitable place to live." he stated, a look of disgust on his face. "Just make sure you bring him over for Christmas." mentioned Lily.
"Of course." said Sirius. He smiled at Lily, nodded to James and was of with a feint pop.
July 31st, 1980 - St. Mungos - Sirius Orion Black, Remus Lupin, Lily and James Potter.
Sirius makes his way through the maternity ward of St. Mungos, looking for room 328. He spots it and makes his way through the hall.
"Sorry I'm late," starts Sirius. "Congratulations Lils." He says smiling. Lily manages a small smile. "Thanks Sirius, hes gorgeous isn't he?" Sirius makes his way over to the bed and looks at the baby in Lilys arms. "He sure is," says Sirius "He has your eyes."
"Padfoot!" shout James and Remus as they make their way into the room. "Congratulations prongs," replies Sirius "Hey moony."
"Have you seen your godson yet padfoot?' asks James. Sirius nods in confirmation. "He looks just like you prongs." Remus nods in agreement and James smirks.
"Wheres Ryder?" questioned Lily.
"Andromeda is watching him for me. I just hope Nymphadora doesn't corrupt him." chuckled Sirius. Lily smiled at this and stated "I'm sure it'll be fine."
"So," started Sirius "What name did you two decide to go with?" James smirked again as Lily responded "Harry James."
October 31st, 1981 - Godric's Hollow - Voldemort, James, Lily and Harry Potter.
"BOMBARDA!" a voice hissed, sending the door of the Potters home flying , smashing into pieces.
"Where is the boy?" shouted Voldemort. "Give me the boy and you'll be spared!"
"NO!" screamed Lily, while shielding her baby. "Y-You can't.. not my baby please.."
"MOVE OR DIE!" Voldemort shouted. Anger evident in his eyes.
A sobbing Lily stood ground. "No.. n-not my baby.."
Voldemort snarled. "Have it your way! AVADA KEDAVRA!"
Suddenly, James leaped infront of the killing curse, saving Lily of the fatal blow. The curse hit James and instantly, the life left his eyes. A laughing Voldemort, ignorant to his surroundings, didn't see the rebounding curse and was hit directly in the chest. He fell backwards, clawing the air as he fell, looking for any hold on his fleeing life. Lily hugged her baby tightly as everything around her seemed to still.
Even though wizardkind may never know the truth, a smiling Regulus and Miah were looking down, happy that their only son would have a chance to live his life.
