Summary: see chapter 1

Disclaimer: see chapter 1

AN: sorry for the long wait, hopefully the next chapters will be updated sooner. But, the good news is that the last few chapters are already written :) it just may take a while to get there. Also, I have a slight request. I am horrible, at least I think so, at summaries. If anyone can give me a suggestion at a new short summary for this story, it would be greatly appreciated.

Chapter 4: An Irate Werewolf

Sirius walked into the final orphanage on his list. He realized that if Harry wasn't here, then his chances of finding and reuniting with his godson were getting smaller, and it was just a matter of time before Dumbledore figured out his bluff. He was still surprised that the old man had stayed out of his way so far, granted he had still tried to deter Sirius from his quest, just not directly. He thought back to the attempt that happened a few days ago.

Flashback.....

"Sirius!" Remus Lupin yelled out as he stormed his way into his friend's current house. Remus had just come out of a meeting with a certain old man named Albus Dumbledore who had told the werewolf of his suspicions that Sirius Black was turning towards the 'dark' side. Naturally, this worried Remus who was still getting over the loss of two of his longtime friends, when one had betrayed the other. To be honest, just the thought that his final friend would turn as well freaked him out more than he would like to admit.

"In here Remus." Sirius called from his study where he was working on his research project. He briefly wondered about why Remus was here, but as he saw the look on his friends face as he stormed into the study. Sirius quickly began to wrack his brain trying to remember if he had performed any time-delayed pranks that would possibly lead to angering his friend recently.

"Tell me it's not true, Sirius. Swear to me that it's not true." Remus stated.

"Okay it's not true" Sirius replied confused.

"I'm being serious, Sirius."

"So am I, but I honestly have no idea what you are talking about."

"Dumbledore told me that you are dabbling in the dark arts and plan to find Harry and give him over to suspected death eaters."

Sirius stared in shock at his friend. "Moony, Remus. I swear that that is not true. Yes, I admit that I am looking for Harry. But, I am not going dark and I have absolutely no intention on turning him over to any death eaters. Harry is my godson and I want to help raise him, just like I promised James."

"But Dumbledore said."

"Remus, don't believe everything that Dumbledore says. He doesn't want Harry exposed to the wizarding world till he gets his Hogwarts letter. He's planning something, I don't know what it is yet, but I will find out, hopefully."

Remus calmed down slightly after hearing Sirius's explanation, "He said that you were going to give custody of Harry to the Malfoy's."

Sirius let out a small chuckle. "I admit that I might have told him that."

"Why?"

"Simple, I told him what I needed to in order to get him to back off a bit. I need to find Harry." Sirius shrugged.

"You bluffed Albus Dumbledore."

Sirius grinned proudly. "Yes, I did."

...End Flashback

Sirius waited patiently inside of the main office at the St. Rita's Home for Children. He was looking out the window at two boys who looked to be plotting some mischief. Being a mischief-maker himself he easily recognized the mannerisms that the two kids were showing. He allowed himself a small smile as he remembered the trouble him and James would get into when they were in school. After a short ten-minute wait, the head matron walked in.

"I'm sorry for the delay, Mr. Black. My name is Katherine Johnson, I run this facility. You're here about your godson, Harry Potter, correct?"

Sirius shook her offered hand, "Yes, I've been trying to locate him since I found out that he was no longer with his aunt and uncle. If possible, I would like to officially adopt him."

Mrs. Johnson nodded her head slightly. "I see that you have brought the necessary paperwork showing that you are indeed his godfather and it looks like you were named in his parent's will as being a guardian. So, we'll get to work on the paperwork." She pushed a button on her phone to let one of the assistants know to get Harry ready to leave, then turned back to Sirius. "It will be nice to see Harry have a chance at a family, but I should tell you that some of the other families that have taken him in say that there are some strange things that occur around him."

Sirius knowing that the things can be attributed to accidental magic replied, "Things seemed to happen around his father as well. I'm sure that it's probably just a phase." He saw through the window the young assistant that had showed him into the office approach the two boys he had been watching earlier. "That's Harry, isn't it?" Even from this distance he could see the resemblance to James.

"Yes, it is."

"Who is his friend?"

"That would Jack. They have been friends for years. It's unfortunate though that both boys keep leaving to homes and then are returned here. It's odd that the reason for their returns are the same, that strange things occur around them."

Sirius got a thoughtful look on his face at hearing that, "They kinda remind me of myself and Harry's Dad when we were younger. I know it's probably too much to ask but would it be possible, since you say Jack is Harry's best friend and has had trouble being placed in the past, if I can take them both. I promise swear that they will not be brought back. I'm in it for the long run."

"Are you sure you would want to take both boys. They have a habit of playing some pranks when they are bored and together." She felt that she should warn him about the dangers of having the two mischief-makers together, but she secretly hoped that the two boys would find a loving home.

"Yes, as a former mischief maker, I welcome the challenge. They both should have a chance."

Mrs. Johnson smiled "alright." She spoke to her assistant again to inform her that Jack would be leaving as well. "Okay, while we are waiting for Harry and Jack let's finish up the preliminary paperwork allowing you guardianship of the boys. It will take about a month or so for the formal adoption papers to be delivered."

Roughly two hours later, with a tired hand and a smile on his face, Sirius left St. Rita's Home for Children with his new little family.

Two days later....

Jack and Harry were happily exploring their new home. They were still trying to get used to the idea of magic, Sirius had explained its existence the night before which had resulted in a bit of accidental magic from both of the boys. They were also very happy that they were in this together.

Remus walked into his friend's house wanting to know how the search for Harry was progressing. He heard the laughter of a child and he smiled knowing that Sirius had managed to find Harry after all; at least he assumed that it was Harry that he was hearing. He called out to Sirius and was got a reply from the direction of the kitchen. He entered just in time to witness two blurs run out the door into the backyard. "I assume that that was Harry that just ran by?"

Sirius grinned at his friend, "Yup. I am his official guardian now and I am waiting on the official adoption papers."

"Who was the other kid that ran by? I wasn't aware that you had close neighbors." Remus questioned.

"That was Jack. He's mine too." was the reply.

"What do you mean, He's mine."

"Not yours, Moony, Mine. I'm adopting them both. I couldn't separate them. They are best friends, and both are magical."

Remus stared at his friend, "Sirius, they are kids not puppies. Are you sure you can handle two boys. They will both need stability."

"I know that Remus. They are both good kids and I figure you will spend lots of time around here helping me out as Uncle Moony. How hard can it be."?

Remus shook his head and sighed. Things were about to get interesting.