Chapter 11

"Please tell me, you didn't kidnap Harry and a girl. And then fake their deaths" said Remus for the millionth time.

"Moony, calm down and let us explain" said Sirius pushing the werewolf into the sofa. "Listen, this is for the best. Harry would never have a normal, happy and safe life being the brother of Rosie. And Hermione had no family and it works for the best"

"I agree with you about Harry's life but what about James and Lily thinking there son is dead" said Remus.

"It is not like they care. You didn't hear the things Hermione told me that Harry told her about his life with James, Lily and Rosie. It wasn't pleasant at all. He was unloved and mistreated. They care only about Rosie. I mean they placed Harry with Lily's sister and family. They knew how much Petunia and Vernon detested magic and to place Harry there was unthinkable." said Sirius angry.

"They most likely thought the Dursleys would treat him like family. He is a child so innocent" said Remus.

"You know that bigotry doesn't see age. They locked him in a tiny cupboard under the stairs minutes after he was left in their care. If he had not ran away just hours after it happen, he would have been given over to deatheaters and killed. They sold him to pay off their debts" said Sirius.

"I realized that and I want to help you. You are going to need it if we are going to keep up with the ruse" said Remus. "So have you even figured out a back story or any way to explain why you suddenly became the father of two children"

"Yes, they are Regulus and Serena's twins Henry Sirius and Hermione Vega Black. They will only be a year older so it will help to disguise everything." said Sirius.

"Didn't Serena die during childbirth along with the children" said Remus.

"Yes but only you, me and Severus knows that and anyone else who knew is now dead. Since both Regulus and Serena died under mysterious circumstances, my mother thought it best to keep them hidden away. When she died a few months ago, Severus and myself found we had a niece and nephew" said Sirius.

"But wouldn't one of you family members like Narcissa know this is a lie because they didn't show up on the family books" said Remus.

"As my mother was the Head of the Black family, she had the authority to place or take someone name off the family. And I have conveniently placed their names back on it" said Sirius.

"Anyways with the Blacks being known for their paranoia it wouldn't be too odd. Also remember most pureblood children are not seen until they are between 6 and 11. We will just show up with them in Diagon Alley around Christmas time so people get a glimpse of them"

"That seems reasonable but they will need to know how to act like someone raised with your mother's teaching their whole life" said Remus.

"Then it is a good thing that I was raised by her and know how they need to act" said Sirius.


It was the first Christmas for the newly formed Snape-Black family. Sirius and Severus were doing really well so far with the children despite a few difficulties, like Harry's guilt over Jane's death and Hermione withdrawing a bit after witnessing Jane's death. The two men did their best to help the children. Now it was time for their first test, they needed to convince people that they were really a family and they decided to bring the children to the Christmas Party at the Ministry of Magic.

"Now listen, be careful what you say and if you are unsure forge ignorance or try to get Sirius or mine attention" said Severus for like the millionth time.

"We are not stupid so stop repeating yourself" said Hermione. She had become prone to moodiness that resembled Sirius behavior as a child. It was part of the side-effects of going through a blood adoption. You start taking on quirks and the such of the family. Lets just say neither of the adults was liking this part very much.

"I really am getting tired of your lip little princess" said Severus.

"But Uncle Seven that is all part of my charm" said Hermione giving him her best innocent look.

"You are not very funny" said Severus.

"You love me all the more" said Hermione.

"Yes, I do princess" said Severus. "Now lets going and where is Sirius"

"Right behind you, old chap" said Sirius. "And have the demons been fully instructed" Sirius was teasing. He knew Severus had been going over the plan with the child for the better part of an hour.

"Fine, Uncle Sirius but I don't think Uncle Seven think we can pull it off" said Hermione.

"Can't you stop with that ridiculous nickname" said Severus.

"Well…no" teased Hermione.

"Uncle Severus at least it is better than when she was calling you Rusty. And remember that seven is a very powerful magical number so she is really complimenting you" assured Harry.

"Yeah right" said Severus.

"Well lets get to the party because I can't wait to show off my dance moves" said Sirius.

"You mean you imitating a monkey" joked Severus.

"Ha ha very funny but I am a great dancer and could teach you a thing or two" said Sirius picking up Hermione and spinning around with her.

Giggling, "See Uncle Serious is a fabulous dancer" said Hermione.

"Poor Harry look at what we are stuck with" said Severus picking up Harry.

"I see them" said Harry.

"Now lets apparate with the children as I want to get them back before bedtime" said Severus.

"I thought you said that we get to stay up late" said Harry.

"You will but I rather not stay around the people at the Ministry too long as I don't like politicians" said Severus.

"But I thought your best friend was one" said Harry.

"Yes, unfortunately he is but it does come in handy at times" said Severus.

"Okay" said Harry a bit unsure but knew that his Uncle Severus wasn't wrong as he always seemed to be right. Much to Sirius' ignorance.

Sirius with Hermione and Harry with Severus, the four apparated to the Ministry of Magic for the Annual Christmas Ball. Where the party was being held it was decorated like a winter wonder land. The place was filled people wearing their finest.

"Sirius, Severus and who might these two loves be" said Stan Graves a fellow Auror.

"This is our nephew Henry and our niece Hermione" said Severus simply.

"So I am finally allowed to meet Reggie and Rena's children" said Stan.

"Yes," said Severus.

"Hello Hermione and Harry, my name is Stan Graves." said the jolly man giving the two a handshake.

"So how is Ashley" asked Sirius.

"She is fine and should be around here somewhere." said Stan.

"Well I am behind you" said Ashley.

"Well good" said Stan pulling Ashley to his side. "Ashley, meet Henry and Hermione Black. These are Reggie and Rena's children"

"It is nice to meet you two and shame on you two for keeping such adorable children hidden away" said Ashley.

"That is the reason why because we couldn't be sharing attention with those two" said Sirius.

"You are so vain" said Ashley.

The spoke with Ashley, Stan and a few other of their coworkers and people at the ministry before they were pulled over to Albus Dumbledore.

"Severus and Sirius, who might these two be" asked the old wizard.

"Henry and Hermione, Regulus and Serena's children" said Sirius.

"I didn't think you two would keep them hidden away for so long" said Albus.

"We thought it necessary" said Sirius.

"I understand" said Albus. Regulus had died under mysterious circumstances and it found that Serena had been poisoned which killed her and her children.

"Are you Santa and if so why are you so skinny" asked Hermione.

"Well I gain all that weight when I eat all that milk and cookies at Christmas. That is when most people see me" said Albus.

"Why do your eyes twinkle" asked Harry.

"Magic" said Albus.

"Can you make our eyes twinkle like yours" asked Harry.

"Maybe someday but not now. So how are you two enjoying the party" asked Albus.

"It is fun and we met a lot of people. I especially like Mr. Malfoy. He was really nice" said Harry.

"And had really pretty hair. I wish my hair was like that" said Hermione.

"So they meet Lucius and his family" asked Albus.

"Yes, he was a bit upset with us for not tell him about the children." said Sirius.

"He said he was sending us seven years worth of Christmas presents to make up for not getting anything from him over the years" said Harry.

"I expect you will be getting a lot of presents" said Albus.

"I hope. I really want a broom and a potion kit" said Harry.

"I want a self-updating Hogwarts: A History and a broom as well" said Hermione.

"I will see that you get those" said Albus.

"Thank you, Santa" said Hermione and Harry.

By the time they left the party Sirius and Severus considered it to be a success. People believed their story easily.

"So is Mr. Malfoy really sending us seven years worth of presents" asked Harry.

"Most certainly" said Severus.

"So is Santa really going to get us what we asked him for" said Hermione.

"Yes" said Severus.

Questions like that went on for a while until Sirius and Severus was able to retire the two children to bed.

"See told you those two could pull it off" said Sirius.

"I knew that but wanted to make sure" said Severus.

"You are such a worry-wart. Relax sometimes" said Sirius.

"With you being so relax someone has to worry" said Severus.

"Whatever, Severus, I am off to bed" said Sirius.

"A bit early isn't it" said Severus.

"Yeah but those two are going to be up really early for the next few days as Christmas is in five days" said Sirius.

"I actually wished Christmas was tomorrow" groaned Severus thinking about the fact they would have to deal with two overexcited children for the next few days. It was good as they were acting more their age but it was going to seriously cut into their sleep.

"Me too" said Sirius.


A/N: Had to bring Remus back love his character too much. He will be bring a surprise next chapter.