Disclaimer: Still don't own it. It belongs to the wonderful J.K. Rowling.

A/N: I am extremely sorry for keeping you waiting for such a long time, but University has been hell. I've finished my presentations and hopefully will have more time now. And I hope to update Keep Your Eyes On Me this weekend. Now, here is the next chapter.

The Issue with the Godfather

"Do you already have a Christmas present for Remus?", Dorcas asked at breakfast.

"No.", Sirius shook his head shamefully. "I just don't want to get him another book."

Dorcas cocked her head.

"You know, I have an idea.", she said slowly. "But only if you want to."

He looked at her expectantly.

"I was thinking of making Remus godfather.", she said quietly. "I know you probably wanted to make James godfather, but I think Remus might feel left out. And we can make Lily godmother, that way James would be included anyway."

Sirius was quiet for a moment.

"Can I think about it?", he asked tentatively.

"Sure.", Dorcas nodded. "It was just an idea."

They continued eating their breakfast in silence.

"Which time are we invited over to Andromeda tonight?", Dorcas asked after a while.

"Seven.", Sirius replied. "I still need to finish those reports from the raids yesterday." Getting up he walked over to her and kissed her on the cheek. "I'll be back by five."

When he left Dorcas sat at the breakfast table wondering if it had been a good idea to ask Sirius to make Remus godfather.

--

Sirius returned half an hour later than he had expected and quite exhausted. He dropped his travelling cloak in the hallway and went upstairs to look for Dorcas.

"Baby?", he called.

"Sirius?", Dorcas came out of the bedroom. "Thank Merlin. I was starting to get worried."

She came up to him and wanted to throw her arms around his neck, but couldn't quite manage.

"Belly is in the way.", she said apologetically.

Sirius only gave a small smile and kissed her nose stroking her big belly gently.

"How is Iphigenia?", he asked.

"Annoying the hell out of her Mum.", Dorcas replied.

"I'll take a shower quickly.", he said and went into the bathroom discarding his clothes swiftly. He was about to step into the shower but Dorcas' voice held him up.

"Is it about this morning?", she asked him biting her lower lip while leaning against the door-frame. "You are somewhat distant."

Sirius sighed and went over to her cupping her face and placing a kiss on her forehead.

"We don't have to appoint Remus godfather.", she said. "I just thought it would have been a nice idea."

"I know, I know.", he said. "You have to understand that James and I had agreed to be each other's children's godfathers."

"You know, James can be godfather of our next child.", she said shyly.

Sirius bobbed his head up eyeing her curiously.

"Our NEXT child?", he repeated. "You mean you would want to have more children with me?"

Dorcas shrugged though her smile gave her away.

"Maybe. If Iphigenia turns out good. I don't see a reason why she should be an only child. I mean, we are only 20 years old. We have plenty of time to set more kids in this world."

Sirius smiled broadly at her and kissed her lovingly.

"I've always wanted more than one child.", he said while nuzzling her neck.

"Me, too.", Dorcas said. "I've always wanted siblings but my mother said that I had been such a complicated birth that she didn't want any more."

"I guess I'll agree with Remus being godfather.", he sighed. "As long as James is going to be godfather of our next one."

Dorcas looked at him happily.

"Would you like to join me in the shower?", Sirius asked suggestively.

"Nope.", she said. "First of all, I've already showered and secondly, we won't fit into the shower together anymore."

"We won't?", he asked disappointed.

"My belly is too big already and it's bound to get even bigger in the next two months.", she replied. "I'll go and get dressed."

She shoved him into the shower and returned to the bedroom.

When Sirius finished showering, he went into the bedroom as well rubbing his hair dry.

"Your clothes are on the bed.", Dorcas said applying her make-up.

After putting his robes on he went up behind Dorcas snaking his arms around her belly. She smiled and leaned her head against his shoulder.

"You look beautiful.", he whispered into her ear looking at her in the mirror. She had chosen a midnight-blue scoop neck dress that brought out her eyes really well. It had flutter sleeves and a tie belt above her belly. Her blonde hair was curled and tied up in a loose bun.

"Let's go.", Dorcas said. "We don't want to be late."

--

"There you are.", Andromeda greeted them hugging Sirius.

"Hi Andi. This is Dorcas Meadowes.", Sirius said giving his girlfriend a light shove forward.

Andromeda smiled at the blonde woman.

"Hello, dear. Come inside. It's freezing out here.", she said ushering both inside the hallway. The house was modest but cosy.

"Uncle Sirius!", Dora yelled bouncing down the stairs in her pyjamas and jumping into Sirius' arms. Her hair had a bright shade of turquoise tonight.

"Slow down, Dora.", he laughed. Catching Andromeda's glance, he lifted her up and went up the stairs. "I think you should go to bed now."

"I don't want to though.", Dora pouted.

When both of them had disappeared, Dorcas turned around to Andromeda.

"I apologize for the incident at Flourish & Blotts.", she said, "It was very uncalled for."

"Don't worry about it.", Andromeda waved her hand dismissively. "I have been pregnant myself."

Dorcas smiled relieved and followed the older woman into the dining-room.

"I suppose my dear cousin is responsible for your state?", Andromeda asked amused.

"Am I responsible for what?", Sirius asked strolling into the room followed by Ted who greeted Dorcas immediately.

"For making me look like a gigantic balloon.", Dorcas replied smiling sweetly at him.

"If I remember correctly you did not object, love", Sirius replied cocking an eyebrow.

Dorcas silenced him with a kiss before turning to dinner.

"So, Dorcas. How far along are you?", Andromeda asked.

"Almost 32 weeks.", the blonde answered. "I'm due on February 25th."

"Do you know the gender?", Ted wanted to know.

"We're having a girl.", Sirius said grinning.

"The nursery is already furnished.", Dorcas added.

"You are living together?", Andromeda asked looking quite surprised.

"We have a small town house in Covent Garden.", Sirius told her.

"Wow! Congratulations, Dorcas. You actually managed to make him settle down.", his cousin was impressed. "I never thought that I would see the day."

"I wasn't that bad.", Sirius pouted while the others laughed heartily.

"So, how long are you two together?", Ted asked.

"For almost five months.", Dorcas said looking thoughtfully at Sirius who nodded.

Ted and Andromeda gasped.

"Wait! Let me get this straight!", Andromeda held up her hand. "You are almost nine months pregnant but only dating for five?"

"Yup.", Sirius nodded. "We had a one-night-stand and gotten together after she told me she was pregnant."

"We thought we should try a relationship and see how it works.", Dorcas shrugged. "And til now it works very good."

As confirmation, Sirius took her hand and kissed softly the back.

Andromeda shook her head still very unbelieving. The rest of dinner was a very amusing affair. Sirius and Ted were joking around and Andromeda told a couple of Dora's baby-stories. It was late when Dorcas and Sirius left.

"I wish you a Merry Chistmas.", Andromeda said at the door. "And I have to tell you, Dorcas, that you look absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, I have never looked this radiant during my pregnancy."

Dorcas blushed and thanked the Tonks for the nice dinner.

"I totally have to agree with my cousin.", Sirius said after they returned home. He helped Dorcas getting out of her dress standing behind her. "You do look stunning."

Dorcas smiled sleepily at him.

"Could you massage my back?", she asked as she lay down on the bed. "Further down.", she said as he began kneading. "Exactly there. That feels good.", Dorcas whispered as she began to relax slowly drifting off to sleep. Sirius chuckled when Dorcas was asleep and lay behind her wrapping his arm around her waist.

--

"Do you have the presents?", Dorcas asked on Christmas morning as they prepared to floo over to Lily and James where Remus would be joining them. They had spent the evening with Dorcas' mother Sharon who had been making a fuss about them.

"Everything here.", Sirius replied. "I have talked to James about the godfather-thing. He is fine with it as long as he's going to be the godfather of all of our next children."

"How many more does he expect?", Dorcas asked with big eyes.

"I think he said something about three.", Sirius laughed scratching his head.

Dorcas decided not to reply to that and grabbed a handful of floo-powder.

When she came out of the fire in Godric's Hollow, she almost fell down, but two arms caught her in time.

"Thanks, James.", Dorcas said straightening up.

"You're welcome. Lily also had problems with her balance at the end of her pregnancy.", James smiled at her.

Lily came out of the kitchen with Harry balancing on her hip.

"Hi Harry.", Dorcas cooed. "You have grown, haven't you?"

Harry looked at her curiously and gurgled happily.

"How is my little godson?", Sirius asked taking him out of Lily's arms and spinning him around.

"Do you want to lie down on the couch?", Lily asked Dorcas.

"I'd love to.", Dorcas sighed. "My back is killing me."

Lily helped her settling down propping two pillows behind her back and one under her feet.

"Hey, I can see my feet again.", Dorcas exclaimed. "Is Remus here yet?"

Before Lily could answer, Remus came stumbling out of the fireplace.

"Someone is very excited.", Sirius laughed greeting his friend who chose to ignore that comment. Instead he went over to Dorcas and Lily kissing them both on the cheek.

"Your belly has gotten pretty big.", he smiled at the blonde. "Shouldn't you be on maternity leave soon?"

"On January 15th.", Dorcas sighed. "Though I already have problems fitting behind my desk."

"I guess we should get started on the presents.", Lily said throwing a glance at Harry who was eyeing the pile under the Christmas tree eagerly. "Or Harry might start without us."

They let Harry open his presents first. He tried to get the wrapping paper off but got frustrated after a while and looked at his parents for help. After getting rid of it he was clapping his hands excitedly at the sight of the new toys. Sirius and Dorcas had gotten him a small Quidditch-outfit and a swing for outside. While little Harry occupied himself with the wrapping paper, the five adults began to exchange their gifts.

Lily's gift to Dorcas was a whole basket ful of oils and creams.

"There's a massage oil for your back and different lotions for your belly so you won't get stretch-marks and one for after the birth. You massage it in and the rest of your belly will generate better.", Lily explained.

Soon, everyone had gotten their presents – only Sirius' and Dorcas' gift for Remus was missing.

"We have thought really long about your present.", Dorcas said holding Sirius' hand. "And we decided that we wanted to appoint you godfather for our little girl."

Remus was speechless and looked wide-eyed from one to the other.

"Is that – Have you – Are you sure?", he stuttered.

"Absolutely.", Sirius nodded. "If you don't want to, we can still switch to James."

"No, I mean, I'd love to. It's just that – ", Remus began.

"We are not discussing your 'furry little problem' again, Moony.", Sirius rolled his eyes.

"It doesn't matter to us.", Dorcas said grasping his hand. "Lily is going to be godmother if that calms you."

Remus swallowed hard and looked at them with tears in his eyes.

"Thank you.", he whispered.

"You're mostly welcome.", Dorcas replied smiling but then grimaced placing a hand on her belly. "Looks like she is agreeing with our choice."

So, how did you like it? Please review and I'll try to make some time this week-end for more writing! I promise the update will be faster!