"I would be visiting my friend Lorenzo tomorrow, do you want to come?" Rigel said as he folded the napkin besides his plate.

"Lorenzo?"Remus asked curiously, "The Zabini heir"

"Yes" Rigel smiled, an impressed look on his face, "Uncle Remus, I have to say you have come along quite nicely, not that I am surprised, the way you handled Lord Malfoy was simply marvelous "

Remus chuckled, good to know that some things don't change.

"I will like to follow you, Ri" Harry exclaimed suddenly, a pout on his mouth and a slight frown to show he was clearly angry he was kept off the loop.

"As long as you are on your best behavior "

Harry raised his nose high and in a very pompous voice, he stated "I am the heir of the House of Rahl and the scion of the house of Potter, when do I not behave perfectly?"

Remus laughter rang high while Rigel smiled warmly at Harry before saying, "Please don't do that"

"Ri, When would Uncle Sirius leave the hospital?"

"When he is better, the doctors will have to say he is hundred percent good, Harry"

"I can't wait to meet him"

Rigel nodded, trying his best to keep his conflicted thoughts to himself. Sirius had been his rock growing up, it was quite hard for his parents to believe that he sees things but Sirius had, he had entertained him, played with him. He loved his godfather yet that does not mean he was blind. His godfather was a prejudiced, stubborn bully, one that hated the dark faction with a burning passion. He had trained his brother in the traditional ways and converted Remus as well, Sirius could destroy all that. If he could manage to bring back Sirius to the fold, the rewards would be immense, it was a gamble after all and one he was not sure he was willing to take.

Remus tried not to think about the looks he saw on Rigels face, the Slytherin was always plotting. Slytherin had been surprisingly good for him, he made friends and according to his letters , one was a muggleborn, the fact made him think of another Slytherin with a muggleborn friend.

"I will go and take my siesta now,Uncle Remus"

"Okay" Accepting it with an easy nod

"You don't want to read with me in the library?" Harry asked so forlornly, he had missed his brother terribly while he was in Hogwarts, he wanted to spend every waking moment with him.

"I am quite tired, you should be too. I will see you in an hour or two"

Rigel traced the designs on the rail as he went up the stairs. He lay on the bed warily. He had not still gotten used to the sleepless nights his vision caused, he was almost scared of sleeping, especially when he knew he would get no atom of sleep. If his visions were less bloody or miserable perhaps he wouldn't mind one bit.

" Heir Lestrange, I am Alex Lestros, It is a pleasure to meet you" A tall blend of both Japanese and Spanish purred as he kissed the back of Ajax's hands. He was wearing the dark robes of Dumstrang. Rigel looked around, it was the Tri-Wizard Tournament . Ajax nodded before saying, "Likewise"He watched Ajax fidget subtly while waiting patiently for something, Lorenzo placed his hands nonchalantly on his shoulder though Rigel knew what it was for, silent support. He watched Alex frowned though he quickly hid it with a smile.

Rigel was confused as to what this vision was all about, he rarely had any vision like this, where he would be fully conscious in the vision and not watching from a distance.From the size of his friends, he would reckon they were sixth or Seventh years so where in the world was he? He watched Yaxley whisper something to Ajax who smiled fully and nodded at a petit looking Hufflepuff.

"Heir Potter-Black, it is an honor to have you in my house " Zabini saidš formally while giving a slight bow, "This is Blaise Zabini, my younger brother and scion to the House of Zabini." Motioning to the little dark boy that was pressed to his leg a little too close for societal norm yet managing to look utterly bored at the same time.

"Likewise, Heir Zabini, this is Harry Potter, my younger brother and scion to the House of Potter" Hiding an amused smile at the way Blaise's eyes lit up in shock. He looked at Lorenzo who was grinning widely, it seemed the elder brother did not tell his younger brother who exactly will be visiting him.

Rigel watched his stupid grinning friend, "Was that really necessary?"

"Yes, that annoying little boy always going like nothing can faze him, you don't know how happy I am to see him that surprised"

"Hmmm" Rigel said

"You know sometimes I forget Harry Potter is your brother"

"Hmmm" Rigel said again

Harry watched the dark skinned boy with excitement dancing in his eyes, he really hope Blaise could be his first Wizarding friend, Some days, he was just so lonely. They sat in silence after the elves had served them chocolate and biscuits. The boy stemmed to be shy he noticed.

"Zabini, what do you do for fun here?" Harry asked.

Blaise looked at him, he couldn't believe he was talking to Harry Potter, Draco was going to be so jealous. The boy was pretty normal, he had expected that Potter would be full of airs, perhaps he isn't showing it yet.

"I do play Chess, Exploding Snap, Trains and Sometimes fly"

"Fly" His eyes lit up, he was still bound from flying at home but Uncle Remus didn't say anything about flying elsewhere. "Can we do that?" He asked.

"Sure"

They flew around for sometime, playing racing games. Harry looked at Blaise who looked bored out of his mind.

"If it's so boring, we can do another thing"Harry said coming to fly next to him

"Boring, who said it was boring?"

"you look bored" Harry said, a little sadness coating his voice.

Blaise was struck by the look on his face, "I am having fun, great fun" He said before looking away embarrassed, he had meant to admit that.

"I am glad, do you know even what will be more fun?" Harry asked, smiles filling his face. Blaise couldn't help but smile too, Harrys joy was simply infectious that is till Harry asked, "Do you guys have a library?"

"Bye Blaise, see you later" Harry waved at Blaise,"Dont forget to write?" He reminded him before holding his brother as he yelled,"Potter Manor"

The uneasiness of the floo travel came and as they stepped out, he landed ungraciously on the floor, he looked at his brother who gave him a hand, not a single hair out of place, his brother is so amazing.

"So you called Zabini by his first name" His brother said, a little smile playing on his lips as he sat down in a couch.

"Yes, we are friends now, Thank you Ri"

"Why are you thanking me, I just took you there, you did the rest on your own"

Harry smiled widely before hugging him tightly, "You are the best big brother ever" He then ran off probably to play.

"He is right, you know"Said Remus who was leaning on the wall watching them with a smile on his face.

"Of course, he is"

Remus laughed heartily before a solemn look crossed his face, "I was thinking after Yule, we could go see Sirius"

Rigel nodded before averting his face, he has really didn't know how to frame this.

"What's Wrong?" Remus asked.

"Nothing, wouldn't it best, we let him heal without disturbance or interference for a year or two "

Remus was shocked beyond words and it provided an opportunity for Rigel to leave. Remus had always know that Rigel was cold but this was just cruel, releasing a man from jail, dangling his freedom and family in front of him and taking it away. Why would Rigel say such a thing? No, he couldn't just judge, Most things Rigel say has a double meaning.

The air during dinner was tense though Harry did not notice and proceeded to tell them everything about his new friend, Blaise. After the meal, Harry excused himself and Silence reigned on the table. When Rigel was done eating, he thanked Remus and bid him Good night, Remis almost chuckled, the boy. was polite no matter what.

"I won't choose him you know"

Rigel turned back his grey eyes burning like he was trying to dissect Remus words. "You and Harry and the House of Black comes first" Remus continued, " And Harry will still meet others who will oppose his beliefs, why not expose him to opposition in a safe, controlled environment "

Rigel then turned, "You are Harrys guardian, do as you wish"

He walked up the stairs, thoughts bumbling round his head. He had enjoyed his time with Blaise no doubt though it would have been more amusing if Ajax was there. He tried to clear his head of thought and tipped the little purple vial near his bed into his mouth before lying on the bed.

Little hands were rubbing him frantically, he could hear a voice shouting but he couldn't tell who it was, suddenly the voice started to become clearer, "Wake up, Rigel, Wake up, its Yule"

He turned to the other side of the bed, determined to ignore the existence of the being besides him but Harry was unpertuned, he even shook him more desperately, "Rigel, presents, you have to wake up now!"

"Master, rise so the little hatching can stop disturbing my sleep"Kai said, the milk snake was wrapped round his stone, his sapphire eyes shut tightly."

Rigel opened his eyes to be faced with bespectacled green eyes, "Blessed Yule, Rigel"

"Blessed Yule" He murmured back but even his mood could not touch Harry.

"Come on, it's our First Yule"

He brushed down his hair and followed the almost bouncing Harry down the stairs. Was it even morning yet, he rubbed his head slightly and sat down at the first seat he saw. Harry rushed for the present pile, before a voice stopped him, "What do you think you are doing, Harry, It is 4'o clock in the morning?" Remus stood in the doorway in his rope, his face was disgruntled perhaps due to the fact he had just been woken up from Sleep.

Harry's expression was like a rejected puppy. Rigel chuckled before standing and giving a hand to Harry.

"Why don't you sleep with me, Uncle Remus can wake us up in the morning"

"Really?"Harry asked his crestfallen look changing to a hopeful one as he gazed at his elder brother.

"Yes, Harry"

Harry ran up the staircases ignoring both Remus and Rigels,'No Running' and jumped into Rigels bed.

Rigel walked in moments later and joined him in the bed, Harry cuddled closer, a pleased smile on his face as he faded off to sleep. Rigel watched him, he couldn't sleep anymore he knew that. He brought out the bowl, called Cooper to fetch fresh water from the river and poured into it.

He bit his lips slightly, he stirred the water three times while reaching with his mind, "Sirius Black" He whispered, as the swiveling water rested, the clear gaze of his Godfather was shown, Rigel chocked, thin, he was just too thin. He watched him sleep for a while, even his sleep looked restless, he turned too much and a sheen of sweat covered his gaze.

"Siri"

As his emotions became turnelent, the water swiveled and the image of Sirius disappeared. "Ajax Micheals" He called out, the water swiveled once then stopped, it was almost like it was confused.

Interesting, Rigel noted before smirking lightly.

"Ajax Lestrange" The swivelling water soon gave view to a Sleeping Ajax on the table, books spread around him.

Rigel stalled himself, stirred the water one last time before calling, "Lord Voldermort"

N/B Sorry, I wasted quite a while to post and yet the chapter is rushed, please bear with me. As suggested by a reader, I will be doing a huge time skip. I prefer it to series of time skips. There would quite a number of flashbacks so be prepared in advance. Hope you enjoyed it.