Hello! Here is the next chapter…please enjoy!

Disclaimer: JK would like me to remind you all that she owns HP and co.

"You're finally here!" A young voice screamed at Harry who had just enough time to open his arms and catch the young body that followed.

He smiled, "hey Karli-bean! Where's Adrian?"

The young girl pouted, "I'm eight! I don't need a keeper."

Harry merely laughed and hugged the girl, "yes you do. You're always running away."

"Harry is right Karli. You do need a keeper."

Both Harry and Karli turned to the new voice. Harry smiled and hugged his dad, "hey dad."

Sirius just held onto Harry tight. Harry didn't mind as it had been a tough year and he was sure that his dad had been worried. Sirius wrapped his arm around Harry's shoulders and directed the boy towards the floo gates, "let's go Karli. Adrian is probably worried sick about you."

Karli stuck her tongue out but reached up and grabbed Sirius's hand as they walked back to the floo. The second they were through the floo, the group was met with a stern looking Adrian and a amused looking Remus.

Adrian crossed his arms and glared at Karli, "what did I tell you about sneaking out?"

Karli's lower lip trembled and Harry had to cover his mouth with his hand to hide the snort. Karli saddled up to Adrian, "but Rian…I wanted to see Harry. I couldn't wait." She wrapped her arms around his neck, "please don't be mad."

Harry could see Adrian deflate and inwardly snorted. Karli had Adrian wrapped around her finger. Adrian sighed, "fine, but only because Uncle Sirius really knew you had followed him."

Harry couldn't help it and laughed.

"Is that Harry?" Remus walked into the living room and gave Harry a big smile. Harry walked into his uncle's open arms and grinned, "hey Uncle Remus. I've missed you."

Remus pulled back and brushed Harry's hair away from his face, "I'm glad your home cub. Sirius has been worrying non-stop about you this year."

Sirius scowled, "Remus…don't tell him that."

Remus snorted, "Sirius…I'm pretty sure that Harry already knew."

Sirius didn't say anything but glared at Harry, who looked away innocently. Remus shook his head and guided Harry towards the kitchen, "I've got all your favorites cooking, so let's go and have dinner."

Harry followed his family towards the seating area but paused as something caught his eye. He stopped and picked up the letter, his eye's widening as he read the contents. He ran into the kitchen, "Adrian! This is great news! This is your dream…" he trailed off at Adrian's face. "What's wrong?"

Adrian sighed and looked down, "I…"

Remus placed his hand on Adrian's shoulder and glanced over at Harry, "Adrian has decided to give up soccer because of what happened."

Harry was floored and plopped down next to his best friend, "but…you love soccer. You're considered one of the best in our age group…"

Adrian swallowed and smiled but Harry could tell it was forced. "I'm fine with my choice Harry."

Harry glared at Adrian, "well I'm not." He stood up and grabbed Adrian's hand and pulled them all the way up the stairs to his room. He slammed the door shut and crossed his arms, "What's this all about Adrian?"

Adrian sighed and laid down on Harry's bed, "I'm afraid."

Harry rolled his eyes and plopped down next to Adrian, "I figured, but you shouldn't let this control your life. If you want to be a soccer player then go out there and be the best one you can. I'll always have your back."

Adrian snorted, "really? Always have my back?"

Harry nodded, "of course." He moved his hands to the back of his head and looked up at the ceiling, "can I tell you something?"

Adrian nodded.

Harry closed his eyes, "to tell you the truth, I don't appreciate the wizarding world that much. My family was destroyed in a quest for power. My mum only cares about my little brother while drugging my dad on potions to keep him under their control. My brother is slated to save the world from a mad-man and my little sister was hidden away. Magic destroyed my family and I have no desire to live as a wizard."

Adrian had stayed quiet throughout and finally let out a small sigh, "I'm sorry. I didn't know that."

Harry snorted, "yeah, well it's not the first thing I tell people."

Adrian chewed his lip, "so that means that Karli is your sister, isn't she?"

Harry slowly nodded. Adrian went on, "and Sirius isn't really your dad?"

Harry actually sniffed, "yeah. He was my dad's best friend and once it was clear what was going on with Blakely, he gave me to Sirius so that I could escape the neglect."

"Harry…" Adrian trailed off. He really didn't know what to say.

Harry laughed it off, "so I mean what I say. I will always have your back. If you want to go out there and play soccer then I'll be right there with you." He held out his hand, "so what do you say?"

Adrian licked his lips and then slowly reached up to clasp Harry's hand, "thanks."

Remus sighed later that evening and Sirius turned to gaze at his friend. "That's the 10th time you've sighed tonight. What's wrong?"

Remus bit his lip, closed his eyes and plopped down into a chair. "I got a letter from Dumbledore today."

Sirius raised an eyebrow, "really? What for?"

"He wants me to come teach Defense Against the Dark Arts."

Sirius almost snorted before he realized that Remus was serious. "You can't be serious."

Remus rolled his eyes but nodded, "I'm not sure what to tell him."

Sirius plopped down next to Remus and ran a hand through his shaggy hair, "I think you should do it."

Remus glanced at his friend in shock, "you want me to teach under the man who single handily ruined James' life."

Sirius nodded, "aye. I think it would do Blakely good to have you around for a little bit."

Remus stroked his chin, "that is true, but what will Harry think and what about Karli and Adrian. I can't just leave them."

Sirius got up and handed Remus some papers, "I've been looking into this school here in France. It allows kids Karli's age and Adrian can go with her. You know since his transformation, he's picked up some magic. He should be fine there."

Remus wasn't sure, "but…"

Sirius sighed, "the only way to be sure is to ask the kids. You can't make a decision without doing that at least."

Remus nodded, "you're right, Sirius." He stood up and made his way to the entertainment room where the children were laid out on the floor watching a movie. Karli was in-between Harry and Adrian while both boys were curled protectively around her.

Harry groggily opened his eyes as the light hit them, "hey dad. What's up?"

Sirius smiled softly and turned the TV off. Karli moaned, "I wasn't finished…"

Harry ruffled her hair, "come on Karli-bean. You were sleeping. I saw you."

Karli pouted, "was not!"

Adrian snorted, "were too."

Karli crossed her arms in slight anger, but Adrian simply began to tickle her and she dissolved into laughter. Sirius held his hands up, "alright. Remus has something to ask."

He pushed Remus forward, who scowled at Sirius.

Harry looked up at his uncle, "what's up Uncle Remus?"

Remus knelt down next to the three young children, "I've been offered a job at Hogwarts-"

Harry instantly sat up, "really? That's so neat! You're taking it, right?"

Sirius snorted, "I told you he wouldn't mind."

Remus rolled his eyes before he looked at both Karli and Adrian, "that would mean some changes…" he pulled out the papers and showed them to Karli, "I know you really want to go to Hogwarts and you can when you turn eleven, but until then would you like to go to this school? Adrian would go with you."

Karli's eyes grew wide with excitement, "really?" She turned to Adrian, "Rian! This is great! We can go to school together!"

Harry was a little confused, "what do you mean Adrian can go with Karli?"

Sirius placed a hand on Harry's shoulder, "for some reason since his transformation Adrian has been showing signs of magic."

Harry turned to his friend, "really? Why didn't you say anything?"

Adrian shrugged his shoulders, "i didn't really know what to say."

Harry smiled over at Adrian, "it's fine. This is great. Now Karli can have someone with her during school." He thumped Adrian in the stomach, "you know you can't stand being separated from her."

Karli piped up, "that's right! Rian is mine!"

This caused Adrian to blush while Sirius and Remus just laughed. A few days later Harry and Adrian were both standing with a bunch of other kids their age waiting for the tryouts to start. Harry nudged Adrian, "good luck. Karli's cheering for you."

Adrian blushed, "be quiet Harry!"

Harry laughed as the coach called for attention. Later Harry closed his eyes and leaned against the doorway and let out a breath, "whoo. That was hard."

Adrian snorted and picked up his bag, "really Harry? You flew through with flying colors."

Harry looked away, "still…"

Adrian laughed, "come on. Let's get on home so we can tell our family."

The moment they walked through the door Karli ran up and grabbed Adrian around the waist, "how did it go?"

Harry frowned, "where's my hug?"

Karli giggled and moved over to hug Harry, "here you go!"

Sirius came through the door, "how did it go?"

Adrian and Harry shared a glance before Harry turned his smile to his dad, "great. The head coach said he had never seen such players like me and Adrian. We made the team."

Sirius grinned, "I knew you would both make it." He came over and patted the two on the shoulders, "great job."

Adrian looked around, "where is Remus?"

Sirius sighed, "Remus went to meet Dumbledore and make arrangements for Karli and Adrian at the school."

Harry nodded, "that's right. It's getting close." He looked over at Adrian, "are you nervous?"

Adrian shook his head, "no. I'll be fine."

Sirius crossed his arms, "well. It will be interesting with this new challenge but luckily we have magical travel, so it shouldn't be a problem." He smiled at the two, "now how about some dinner?"

That night, Harry looked out his window. The sky was clear and he sighed. It was nights like this that he missed his family the most. Back when he had been younger, looking up at the sky with his dad and mum had been his favorite.

He clenched the window sill tight in his hands. "I promise…I will defeat Voldemort and fix my family."

Harry awoke in a panic the next morning. He forced himself to take deep calming breaths as he tried to make sense of his dream. Something bad was about to happen…he was sure of it.

He threw off his covers and ran into the kitchen where his dad and uncle were drinking coffee and reading the daily prophet. They both had grim looks on their faces and Harry knew then that something had happened.

Sirius looked up, noticed Harry and winced, "Harry. This isn't good."

Harry ran up to Sirius and grabbed his sleeve, "what happened?"

Sirius licked his lips and shared a glance with Remus before looking back at Harry. By now both Adrian and Karli had entered the kitchen and were watching with worry. Sirius didn't seem to want to answer so Harry shook him, "what happened?"

Sirius closed his eyes and sighed, "James…something has happened to James."

Harry let go and stumbled back. In the background he could hear Karli begin to cry as Adrian tried to comfort her. Harry took in a shuddering breath, "what happened?"

Remus stood up and placed his hand on Harry's shoulder, "it would seem James had an accident. He's in a coma. The healers don't know when he'll wake."

This has taken forever to get out. It's been crazy these past few weeks. I've moved to Australia for a temp. job so I've been sorting that out, but no worries. I'll keep writing, so stay tuned!