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June 2, 1998

I made my way towards the Headmistress' office. When I entered, Professor McGonagall was waiting for me.

"Hello Professor. You wanted to speak with me?" I asked. I saw Professor McGonagall looking as though she'd never seen me before.

"Please, Miss. Granger, take a seat." I did so, moving to the seat she'd pointed to. "Now, I'm sure you're wondering why I called you here, so I'll get straight to the point. I received a pensieve from Professor Dumbledore after his death that I didn't enter until a few hours ago and he requested I give this to you after the war." She hugged me, which I found suspicious and gestured for me to take a look and I did so, diving in.

"Minerva." Dumbledore was sitting in his office, facing me but not seeing me. No one else was in the room. "I am creating this memory so you may hear me one last time. I request that you allow Miss. Granger to see this after the war is over and so I'll say hello to you too, Miss. Granger. I have news for you both. The first is that you, Miss. Granger, are not who you think you are. For your benefit, I'll give the story. Vegalynn Perdita Black was Sirius Black's twin sister. Few know that she once existed these days. You see, Vega disappeared just before the end of her seventh year, after she'd taken her N.E.W.T.s. It was very mysterious. She'd gone down to the lake with Sirius and she vanished into thin air while speaking with him. It was quite surprising because, as you know, no one can apparate or disapparate on Hogwarts grounds and we all searched for a few years. Eventually, most gave up. Except for Sirius, Remus and Severus. In case you were wondering, Vega was Severus' best friend. She often defended him against her brother's pranks. As I was saying, most gave up. Severus joined Voldemort to see if he knew where Vega had gone. Remus searched the globe. Sirius searched Britain, though he had to stay close to take care of the Potters and Harry. Then Halloween happened. Severus gave up, thinking that Sirius had just killed her. Remus continued searching, hope gone but still searching. Then, my dear, Harry Potter came to Hogwarts and so did Vega." My brow furrowed. "She was disguised as a student, de-aged and appearance changed. Her memory was gone and the staff watched her grow. Most didn't know she was Vega, however. I told no one. The one thing that made her easily recognizable was her unique brown eyes. No one else will ever have those eyes, and no one ever has before."

"Sir?" I asked, confused, regardless that he couldn't hear me. He continued speaking, perhaps knowing that I'd have questioned what he'd said.

"You, Miss. Granger. Once I had my suspicions, I contacted your parents and they confided in me that you were placed on their doorstep the same day that Harry was placed at the Dursley's." I bowed my head, confused. I was adopted? Sirius was my brother? "I came up with a way to get your memories back." He went on to explain to McGonagall that Snape was innocent. "The spells that will give you your appearance and memories back are designed to begin now. This will also transport you to the year that Sirius Black escaped Azkaban. There will be a side effect that will be delayed for two weeks after your arrival. The headaches are unable to be treated and you will just have to ride them out. Good luck, Miss Granger." The next thing I knew, I was floating. As I floated, memories rushed in. I relived my life moment by moment. The flood of memories sunk into my brain, letting me feel like I lived in two lives and I could remember every moment of each life.

June 9, 1994

"...dreamed you would have the nerve to use this old place as your hideout.." I hit the ground with a thud and everyone turned to me.

"Bloody Hell!" I heard Ron exclaim in shock. I couged as the dust flew up around me.

"Somebody help me up!" I groaned. I realized that my appearance had changed just as Sev, Siri and Rem recognized me.

"Vega?" They all breathed in unison. I growled, despite the amusement that welled up as they scowled at each other in irritation.

"Yes, yes, Vega. Would one of you idiots help me up?!" I demanded. Harry and Ron scrambled to help me. "Thank you, though I was talking to them. Of course, who am I to stop you if you want to be called idiots?" I told them gratefully. "Honestly, they just can't stop fighting, no matter how much I yell. I have to tell them off constantly. Remus was hardly ever in the fights, always the peacemaker, but ignoring the fights are just as bad, you know. Now," I turned to the three dumbstruck men. "If you three will so calmly, STOP FIGHTING!" Everyone jumped. "That's better." I said, brushing the dust off my robes. Sirius ran forward and we embraced for several minutes.

"You'd think one of us had been kidnapped." Sirius said, voice hoarse. I smiled and pulled back, feeling a tear run down my cheek. I brushed it away quickly.

"One of us was." I stated, amused. "Now, where were we. Oh, right. Sirius Black!" I began, scolding. He jumped, guiltily. He was confused and fearful. I knew he thought that I thought he'd killed Lily and James. "How dare you even think that Remus might be dark, I'll never know. And you, Remus Lupin!" He bowed his head. "Sirius? Did you honestly think Sirius would turn dark? For Merlin's sake, the two of you. James was supposed to be the daft one, not you two. I'm starting to wonder what happened to all of you after I left. Lily's probably the only thing that kept you boys in line!" Then, I turned to Severus. "And you!" I thundered. He jumped slightly and then bowed his head. "First, you go Death Eater to try to find me. Don't you think they would've been bragging that they'd killed me? Then, you think that Sirius would kill me! Honestly, first of all, I'm his twin sister. He wouldn't kill me, he couldn't. We're too connected for him to even think about it. It would hurt him so much that he'd probably lose any bit of mind he ever had." I ignored Siri's indignant exclamation. "Second, I'm a better dueler than he'll ever be so there's no hope of him ever overpowering me. And third, you think he'd kill James? His 'brother in all but blood' James? You hated James and everyone in this room knows it but even you wouldn't kill him if you had the choice and you think Sirius would?" Severus said nothing. I sighed, losing my anger. I hated yelling at them, but they deserved it. Sev would never stop blaming himself for this.

"Er...Ms.?" Harry interrupted. I turned and smiled at him kindly.

"Yes, Harry?" I asked pleasantly. He shuffled nervously, probably unnerved by my sudden change in temper.

"Not to offend you or anything but who are you, what's a Death Eater and where the bloody hell is Hermione?" I smiled.

"Language, Harry, but no I'm not offended. My name is Vega Black. I'm Sirius' twin sister, as I'm sure you heard." He gave a quick smile and a nod of acknowledgement. "A Death Eater is one of Voldemort's followers but Severus was never a true follower, despite his foul temperment." I said the last, sending him a scowl, to which he bowed his head in apology. "He only became a Death Eater to search for me. I vanished just after N.E.W.T.s, you see. Sirius searched in Britain so that he could look after your parents and you. Severus joined the Death Eaters to see if they took me. Remus searched every other country. It's why he never visited you before this year, because he was looking for me. You wondered, I'm sure, and Remus probably never explianed, the prat."

"What happened to you?" Harry asked tentatively.

"I would like to know that as well." Sev drawled. I rolled my eyes at him.

"Oh, stop the snarky act, Sev. You've sure got away with a lot without me here to keep you in line. Alright, everyone have a seat." I flicked my wrist and five seats appeared. Everyone sat down. "Oh, wait." I flicked my wrist again and a wooden chair appeared. "Accio Peter." Peter flew from Ron's hands to mine. I changed him to human form and tied him to the chair.

"Vega!" He gasped. "Vega, please! Please just listen to me. Vega!" He begged. I ignored him, though my heart screamed at me. I felt a tear slide down my cheek and silenced him, unable to hear any more.

"Everybody see him? Everybody satisfied that Sirius is innocent? Yes? Good. Accio." I grabbed the parchment and quill. "Dear Professor Dumbledore, I hope you are having a good day. Here's Peter. Give him to the ministry and make sure my brother's freed of all charges, won't you? Also, would you make sure those dementors are sent back to Azkaban? I'm sure you'll appreciate the chance to get rid of them." I paused, wanting to tell him not to give Peter the dementor's kiss, but knowing that he'd just escape if I did that. "Have a wonderful day, Vegalynn Perdita Black. P.S. In case you don't believe it's me, I set your robes on fire accidentally the first time I met you and made you swear not to tell anyone else." I heard Harry and Ron choking on laughter as I attached the note to Peter's bonds, stunned him, and created a portkey that sent him to the Headmaster's office. I flashed a wink and grin at Harry and Ron and then turned to face the others. I saw Sirius scowling at me. "This is no time for revenge, brother dear." I scolded. "You give the ministry a corpse and then what? Eh? Harry's back on his own again and you're rotting in Azkaban under constant watch." He looked down, unrepentant. I sighed, rolling my eyes. "James wouldn't want you in Az, Siri." I said. He looked at me. "Or are you going to break the promise you made me?" I asked, glaring at him. A smile twitched on his lips.

"Love you too, sister dear." He said. I grinned.

"Nice to know." I teased. He grinned and the lines on his face momentarily disappeared. His face was guant, hallow. His eyes were sparkling, though I could tell that if it wasn't for me, Harry and Remus, they would be lifeless. "You look awful Siri, let's not give you another vacation in Az, alright? Honestly, what were you thinking, choosing that as a vacation resort? I thought you were smarter than to go there." He gaped at me and Remus burst into quiet chuckles. "Now," I said, rubbing my hands together. "First thing's first." I turned to Ron and flicked my wrist. He let out a howl of pain and Harry jumped up. Remus moved forward and restrained Harry while I concentrated on Ron. Finally, I slumped and Ron still whimpered.

"Alright, Vega?" Remus asked worriedly.

"Yeah, it's just been awhile since I've done that kind of magic. Amazing what a bit of strong magic can do to a woman." I murmured, yawning.

"What did you do to him!?" Harry demanded. I smiled weakly.

"I fixed his leg, Harry. That was the spell form of skele-grow. It hurts worse, since it puts all the pain of an entire night into a few minutes, but it's faster. Anyway, my story. Well, like I said, after N.E.W.T.s, I vanished. It turns out that whoever took me, I've yet to learn who, de-aged me and changed my appearance. He or she put me on the Granger's doorstep on November 2nd, 1981 and I grew up as Hermione Granger. The end." I said simply. Sev groaned.

"You mean to tell me that you were Hermione Granger this whole time?" I nodded, smiling innocently.

"Oh, did you know that Dumbledore knew the whole time? Something about me having such unique eyes or something like that." Sev groaned. Sirius grinned and Remus had an unreadable expression on his face. "So, how about we all get out of here, yes?" I asked. We all headed to the door but I paused. "Remus, you'll have to stay here." I said sympathetically. He looked confused. "Accio!" I called. We waited a few minutes before the goblet of potion appeared. I handed it to him and he paled immediately. He gulped it down and I vanished the goblet. I ushered everyone else out hurriedly. "Now," I said easily, skipping around the group in a circle. Harry and Ron tried to follow me with their eyes but soon got dizzy. "Let's get you two boys up to the hospital wing where Madam Pomfrey can fuss over you, we'll get my brother fussed over as well, and then Sev and I will go inform Dumbledore of what happened. Oh!" I turned to my brother and held still. "Siri." I whined. He grinned at me affectionately.

"Yeah, Vegs?"

"Do you think my house is still standing?" I asked. He shrugged.

"It is." Severus said from my other side. I turned to grin at him. "I made sure of it." He said. I squealed.

"Thanks, Sev. That's a biiiiig help." I said, wrapping my arms around his waist while still walking. We both tripped over my feet and fell to the ground. I burst into laughter at the same time that Sirius did. Sev scowled at me and Harry and Ron looked horrified. I lay on the ground in giggles as Sev stood up gracefully. I heard a pained howl echo over the grounds and looked back sadly, not giggling anymore. I sighed, good mood gone, and stood up. "Come on, boys. We need to get you guys off the grounds."

"Ms. Black?" Harry said tentatively. I smiled, slightly amused, though the howl remained in my memory.

"Just Vega, Harry. Unless you'd like me to call you Mr. Potter?" He grinned and shook his head. "Didn't think so. What did you need?"

"Are you an animagus too? Only your brother is and he said my dad was and since you knew Professor Lupin too..." Harry trailed off.

"I understand what you mean. Yes, I'm an animagus as well. I also have a very good patronus." Harry's eyes brightened, just as I knew they would.

"Can I see?" He blurted. I smiled.

"Of course." I raised my wand. I thought of sitting with Sirius at the lakeside, watching the sunset. "Expecto Patronum!" I murmured. My otter zoomed from my wand, coming to float alongside us as we walked. Harry stared at it in awe. I gave a little cluck of my tongue and it twirled once in the air before coming to glide just above my shoulder. It nuzzled my cheek once and then disappeared. I smiled at him.

"Bloody Hell." I heard Ron whisper. Sirius jumped ahead of me to open the door for me and I grinned at him and kissed his cheek as I passed. He smiled and winked at me. I rolled my eyes and chuckled. Silently, I led the way to the hospital. Students screamed and ran away as soon as they saw Sirius. Dumbledore and Madame Pomfrey were awaiting us in the hospital wing.

"Miss. Black!" Pomfrey gasped. She ran forward to pull me into a bone-breaking hug.

"Hey, Poppy! How's my room coming?" I asked easily.

"I'm afraid you're out of the running, my dear. Your godson seems to have taken the position of first place. Ahead of even your brother." I grinned.

"Not an easy feat." I agreed. "Hey, Big Al!" I called.

"Big Al?" I heard Ron whisper to Harry incredulously.

"Young Vega. How wonderful to see you again, my dear girl." He said, beaming at me. "You must tell me where you've been."

"Right under your nose, Al. Of course, you knew that already." I said with a grin. "Got my memories back four years from now and came back using the ritual that killed my younger self." Everyone but Dumbledore gaped at me. "Now, that's as much as I've got to tell you, the rest should be obvious. If you'll excuse me, I'm not hurt so I'm going to keep Remus company. No, Sirius," I cut off as he opened his mouth. "You do need medical attention. Az is definitely not a good vacation resort for you." I focused and felt myself begin to meld into my animagus form. A silvery black wolf stood before them. I moved over to the window and let out a howl. An answering howl echoed over the grounds and I let out a canine grin. I turned to the room and gave a bark of farewell before bounding from the hospital wing and down onto the grounds. I entered the Shrieking Shack and slowed down. I heard Remus' growl of welcome and barked a hello of my own. I was well and truly home as I lay down and Remus curled up next to me. Unlike when James and Sirius were there, we lay comfortably together quietly, not running and romping together playfully.

I glanced over at him slightly and cocked my head. He'd changed since the last time I'd seen him in his werewolf form. He was skinnier, his fur greyer, his eyes sadder and he had an air of loneliness about him that hadn't been there since the first time we'd spent the full moon with him. I whined worridly but turned away before he could catch me watching him. He would get defensive if I asked him about it. I heard him shuffle and glanced over only to see him watching me with debating eyes. I gave a small smile before closing my weary eyes. I was so tired.

I fell asleep and slept until I felt a small tap on my muzzle. I swatted at it, annoyed and heard a male chuckle. I glanced up to see Remus watching me. I got up, transferring back to human, and yawned, stretching.

"Sorry." I muttered. "Did I catch you?"

"No, you missed. I pulled back fast enough. You should really remember to keep the claws withdrawn though." I nodded.

"Constant Vigilance for you, I suppose. Time?" I asked lazily, stretching.

"Quis vicis." Remus said, waving his wand. A clock appeared in the air. 04:09:44 a.m. "Almost five ten." Remus responded. I opened my mouth to say something else when Sirius bounded into the room.

"Morning!" Sirius called happily. I smiled.

"Morning, Siri." I greeted.

"Morning, Padfoot." Remus grumbled. I wondered why he was upset but shrugged it off. After moon jitters probably.

"C'mon, Vegs, Dumbledore wants to talk to us." I nodded, knowing what this talk would be about. Harry, the prophecy, and the fact that it wouldn't be safe for him away from his aunt and uncle. Well, he had another thing coming.