AN: This is my 1st fanfic. I apologize over any spelling/grammar errors. I know these chapters are short. I will increase the length over time.

Over the next few weeks Death Eaters were rounded up quickly. The Aurors weary of the war, worked overtime. Magical Britain was still celebrating. They mourned their loved ones and looked to the future.

Sirius was living in #12 Grimmauld Place with Harry. He hated the home as a child. Now it belonged to him. His mother had died after hearing of Regulus ' death. The goblins had confirmed it regardless of the lack of body. After his grandfather Arcturus had passed away a few months back he received an owl confirming him as the head of House Black, but with the war and everything else he didn't have a chance to take up the Lordship. He moved back in when he offered Pettigrew his flat as a hideout. With thoughts of his mother he was glad she never got the chance to make a portrait.

He had taken ownership of the house elf Kreacher. They weren't the best of friends. The elf never really liked him too much, but he lived to serve. If he was any good at household chores he'd given Kreacher clothes long ago. Now that he had Harry he needed the extra help.

He was still waiting on hearing from Remus. He was currently feeding Harry. When his cousin Andromeda came through the floo. "How's Harry doing?"

"Better I'd say. He loves his milk that's for sure. He's going to grow big and strong. Aren't you Harry? Yes you are, yes you are" said Sirius.

Andromeda raised her eyebrow and let herself laugh. After composing herself she stated " The Death Eater trials are done. Some of them got away, but most of them are in Azkaban". Clarifying for Sirius she continued "Dear Lucius bribed his way of course" she scoffed "Claimed to be under the "Imperio" curse. It seems being part of the Sacred-28 keeps you out of Azkaban"

"Right. I've been focused on the little tyke. With Remus not responding, and waiting on Dumbledore to let me know if Peter is caught, I guess I forgot" he responded.

"My dear sister was caught with her husband Rodolphus and Rabastan torturing poor Frank and Alice. They kept them under the "Crucio" spell for minutes at a time" she shuddered. "Guess things got out of hand. The Longbottoms are in St Mungo's right now " finished Andromeda.

Sirius couldn't believe all the things he missed. He felt bad for the Longbottoms. They had a boy around the same time Harry was born. They began to talk over their plans. Sirius told Andromeda he was bringing her back into the family . She leaped into his arms. Sirius had never seen her act that way. He apologized for not doing it sooner. He also invited her to move in with him and Harry. She told him she'd talk it over with Ted and Nymphadora.

Dumbledore flamed in with a smile. "I see everyone is doing well"

Sirius jerked away from the kitchen table "Did they get him? Is that why you're here?"

Dumbledore nodded " It was Alastor. I dare say with that reward you offered I'm surprised he avoided being caught this long".

"What happens now?" asked Sirius. Andromeda took Harry into her arms and approached the men.

"Well his trial is being expedited at my request. It'll be tomorrow at noon, in front of the whole Wizengamot. Everyone wants to learn exactly what happened that night" replied Dumbledore. Looking at Harry he sees the scar. " That still looks fresh. It should've closed by now" he muttered.

Andromeda nodded " Yes it should've. In all my time as a healer Albus I never seen anything like it" she peered at the scar once again. Albus waved his wand once more. He still couldn't figure it out. They decided to wait and see what became of it. Other than the scar there was nothing wrong with him. Albus bade them farewell and flashed away. Sirius tired of being on lockdown asked Andromeda to accompany him to Gringotts. Now that Peter was caught he could risk taking Harry outside.

They arrived shortly and asked to see the account managers for the Blacks and Potters. Upon meeting Sharpclaw and Griphook Sirius had recalled the Potter vault keys. He didn't have a chance to look through the home and even though Dumbledore set the home under stasis preventing thievery he didn't want to run the risk. He also enacted James and Lily's wills. He removed Wormtail from the list of beneficiaries. He instructed Griphook to make money as he saw fit. Griphook bowed and left.

Addressing Sharpclaw he began telling him his plans. He had added Andromeda back into the family alongside Ted and Nymphadora. He also told him that he was making Harry his heir.

Andromeda gave Sirius a puzzled look.

"I'm sterile" he said. Andromeda gasped. Sirius chuckled "Haven't you wondered why after wooing countless witches since I was 14 I still didn't have a kid stashed somewhere".

Andromeda smacks him on the arm. Then she told him she was sorry and hugged him. "It's okay" he told her. " When I found out James was there to cheer me up and Lily was my rock as well. She and James had discussed me blood adopting Harry, but I want to ask him first" he said.

Andromeda felt that was wise. Harry would have a say in the matter and if he accepted no matter what Lucius did Draco's claim on House Black would take a back seat. Sirius also deposited G10,000 in Alastor Moody's account . They apparated back home. Upon arriving Sirius saw an owl waiting with a note. It was Remus. He was back and wanted to talk. He began writing a note and was about to attach it to the owl when he remembered messenger patronus were faster. He told Remus where to go and he began undoing the infamous Black wards around the house.

After a few minutes Remus arrived and hugged Sirius. He had been away on Dumbledore's behalf reaching out to the werewolf packs. Andromeda giving them privacy carried Harry with her to his room and sat holding him. She was sad he was motherless and promised to be there for him in his mother's place.