A Flower Turned Black.

Summary: Sirius Black is released from Azkaban after Peter Pettigrew is found alive on May 4th, 1984. Now, it's time for him to get what is rightfully his. His 3 year old goddaughter, Alexa Lily Potter.

Warnings: Female Harry. Drama, angst. Alive people who weren't alive in the books. Au-ness, no duh.

So bloody sorry for the wait. I just killed the homework monster! It'll be down for about a month.

And I hope you guys remember! IT HAD BEEN EDITED! Alexa is three now :3

...I am becoming obsessed with Draco x Fem!Harry... That's still not the pairing. I'll give huge amounts of Drarry when it's time, but not just yet.

Disclaimer: I don't bloody own Harry Potter. I am poor. Nilch. Nothing. Nada!

Listening to: Gee (Dance Version 2) by Girls' Generation. (Loves me some K-pop...)


Chapter 8: Diagon Alley: Part 1.

Alexa tensed as Padfoot picked her up once more. She had only known Padfoot for a day, he promised that he wouldn't hurt her, but she couldn't be sure. After all, people were different while inside of their houses. Well, that's how her aunt and uncle were like. She had seen how her aunt had acted in public. She may of only been three, but she still couldn't trust them just yet... What if they were like her aunt and uncle?

The little girl was being held into place by Sirius, and was wearing a red jumper and miniature jeans.

Padfoot moved to the fireplace and Alexa's stomach dropped. She really didn't like that fire-place traveling thing-y. It made her tummy feel weird.

Few words were said that Alexa really didn't understand, until Padfoot took a handful of the green powder, stood into the fire-place, and threw the green powder in, saying "The Leaky Cauldron!" as he did so.

It was exactly the same as before, it made her feel sick in her tummy.

The place where they appeared was rather full of people, despite being early in the morning. All of the eyes were on Padfoot and her, she faintly heard Moony appear in the flames, after Padfoot stepped out.

"IT'S SIRIUS BLACK!" one woman shouted, pointing at Padfoot, who looked startled, slightly.

Moony had taken her out of Padfoot's arms before she knew it. She tensed and looked up at Moony. He was looking worried at Padfoot.


Remus was expecting this, to be truthful. But so had Dumbledore and Sirius himself.

As a woman screamed "IT'S SIRIUS BLACK" he took Alexa out of Sirius' arms as fast as he could without harming the small three year old, he felt her tense as he watched the crowd and Sirius worried. He could of sworn he saw a flash of red-hair before it suddenly dissapeared.

"I KNEW IT! I told you that he wouldn't kill Pettigrew, John!" The old barkeep, Tom, said, pointing to another man behind the counter. The rest of the pub started screaming, making both Remus and Alexa flinch back. Remus hadn't been able to her what they said - it wht\\s too loud.

Tom had come up to Sirius after things hd clmed down only slightly minute later.

"How would you like drink, Mr. Black." Tom said, standing near the trio, though he didn't seem to notice Alexa and Remus.

And of course, irony took it's toll.

Tom's eyes had landed on Remus, who felt his stomach drop instantly, before eyeing Alexa.

His jaw fell open, showing his toothless mouth, as he stared at the small girl. Remus automatically felt the small girl shrink into him.

"Bless my soul... It's Alexa Potter!" Tom said, before Sirius or Remus could stop him; seeing as Sirius was still being mobbed.

"Alexa Potter?" Most said, looking away from Sirius, to the little girl who started trembling as soon as the public started to move towards her.

"Hey!" Sirius said. "Stop it!" He said, though no one listened to him, they were to busy trying to get to the girl who Remus was pressing to his chest, to protect her.

"Ms. Potter!" The crowd said, trying to touch Alexa. Remus growled in annoyance. He really couldn't do anything while holding an already afraid three year old.

"OI!" a familiar voice yelled. "I'M AN AUROR! Get away from the little lady and the ex-convict, and Mr. Suit!"

Remus blinked. Mr. Suit? He shook his head, he knew that voice anywhere.

Gideon Prewett pushed through the crowd, wand and badge out. "That's what I thought." He said, watching the crowd walk away. Clearly no one felt like getting arrested by chance.

"Hey, Sirius. Great to see you again." Gideon said, clapping Sirius on the back. "Knew you you wouldn't do it, Fab thought so too. We knew you for to long."

"Thanks mate." Sirius said, smiling a small smile. "Also for the crowd."

"Never thought that I would ever hear those words come out of Sirius Black's mouth." Remus said, humorously. Alexa was still grabbing onto him, taking a peak at Gideon, cautiously.

"Oi!" Sirius said, offended.

"Same here. Haven't seen you in a while, Remus. Nice suit." Gideon said, grinning mockingly, before looking at Alexa. "Hi, little lady. I haven't seen you in a while, either. I knew your mummy and daddy. I even babysat you a few times."


Alexa looked up at the strange man.

If he had known her mummy and daddy he couldn't be that bad, like Padfoot and Moony. But then again, they did know her aunt and uncle...

"So, Gid, you wanna head out with us?" Padfoot offered. "And where's Fabian?"

"He's at Gringotts, then he was gonna meet me up over here, then we were going to Molly's house."

"We were going to Gringotts, first. Come on, head out with us." Padfoot said, Alexa had to wonder why Padfoot was being like this.

"I have a feeling that you just want me to keep civilians away."

"Yup." Padfoot said, popping the 'p'.

The newly dubbed Strange-man laughed. "You never change, do you, Sirius?" he said with a laugh.

Sirius shrugged. "I guess so. People can't really change. They are always the same inside and out. Like, J, James. He may of matured, but he was still the same. He never stopped joking around and trying to break the tension. Even when the war was at full throttle. He never gave up hope, he may of been a little tense. But he tried to keep everyone else's spirits up." He said with a small grin as he and the strange man walked out of a door together.

Alexa wondered who this James was. Was he one of Padfoot's friends? Was he nice like they were? And why did that name sound so familiar? Why did she feel like she knew this person...?

She looked up at Moony, who had noticed her looking up at him right away. He smiled at her kindly.

"Are you okay, Alexa?" Moony asked, starting to follow Padfoot and Gideon.

"Y-yes." Alexa said nodding.

Moony smiled once more. "I'm glad. I'm sorry for everyone's reactions. Gideon, the man who just walked out with Sirius, is going to make sure that we don't have another incident like that. His twin brother, Fabian, might also be helping us. Then we are going to be buying things. Then we will be going home."

Alexa nodded once more, and by then, they were outside the small pub by now.

"-So you guys are still Auror's?" Padfoot said, leaning against a wall.

"Yup. We are. But Fabian moved out. I'm living with Hestia now." Gideon said winking.

"Jones? Really? What about Fab?"

"Moved in with Emmeline. They got married about 6 months after the war ended. They have a daughter now. Her name is Ellie and she's about two years younger than Alexa. She's gonna be two in June. A year younger than Mollykins' Ginny."

"That's awesome. What about you and Hest?"

"Oh hey, it's Remus and Lexa'!" Gideon said, changing the subject.

"Oh, go on. Don't be bothered by us." Remus said, smirking.

"Nah, it's fine." Gideon said, waving his hand. "So are you ready to go or not?"

"Yeah. Are you ready, Puppy?" Sirius said, flashing a small smile at Alexa.

Alexa nodded and Gideon took out his wand and started tapping the bricks.

Alexa watched, gobsmacked, as the the bricks started rearranging.

It was probably the oddest thing that she had ever seen. Their were a bunch of people, animals, and the like. People changing their appearances. And then their was many, many shops.

"Welcome, 'Lexa, to Diagon Alley."


Listening to: Mad World (cover) by Adam Lambert.

A/N: So... Yeah. I left you guys hanging. But I'll be updating probably tomorow...

American Idol litterally just ended. And who I wanted to win, WON! YES! I don't wanna spoil it for anyone else, however... So I'll rant next chapter...

I didn't watch last season. Nope. I was so upset Adam lost. It still upset's me. And my mom, dad, and grandma... hahaha... We all watch AI...

So first thing I do after it over? I put on Adam Lambert and start trying to finish this chapter. Next part out soon, I promise!

Optimistic Dreamer xx (May 25th, 2011.)