Hello! I have no words for the long absence. Life has been tough, but here is the next installment...please enjoy!

Note: This is un-beta'd, so please mind grammar mistakes

Disclaimer: JK Rowling owns HP and will forever :(

Harry laid his head on the table and groaned. It was only a few weeks into the new school year and already he was going mad. There was the school work, studying for O.W.L.S, quidditch and his prefect duties. Not to mention he had to figure out ways to avoid Melody. She seemed to know his every movement.

"That bad, eh?"

Harry turned his head to glare at Remus. "Go away Uncle Moony. I'm not in the mood."

Remus chuckled, "well then, I won't tell you what I heard from Sirius…" he trailed off hoping to see if Harry would catch the bait. He did and Remus grinned to himself as Harry sat up straighter, "what did dad say?"

Remus stood up and ruffled Harry' hair, "come to my office tonight and I'll tell you then."

Harry nodded and turned back to his lunch with gusto. He was on his way to Transfiguration when his eyes narrowed in on a rat that was running away. He almost steered off to follow the rat but was stopped by Matthew.

Matthew was waiting for Harry, "what is it Harry?"

Harry turned back to the dark hallway but the rat was gone. He shook his head, "nothing. Come on, let's get to Transfiguration."

"So what do you think of all this," Rodger piped up from beside Matthew.

Harry scowled, "I think it's a little harsh. The fact that the minister has gone to such lengths is appalling. Dementors are sucking the life from this place."

Matthew shivered, "tell me about it. I feel as if I'll never be happy again."

By now they had reached the classroom and Harry took his normal seat towards the back. He busied himself by getting his quill and parchment out as he spoke, "what worries me is that none of the younger kids know how to fight off a dementor."

Matthew shrugged his shoulders, "true but at least they're actually learning something from your uncle. It seems like he knows his stuff."

Harry grinned, "he does, doesn't he?"

He stopped speaking as Calix slid in next to him and he smirked at his friend, "you're quite late."

Calix scowled, "I got a letter from my father." He practically spat out the word and Harry knew that Calix and his father had been having trouble lately. Lucius expected nothing less then the perfect pureblood son, and he was beginning to think that Calix was not.

With friends like Matthew and Rodger, Calix was starting to get letters clearly stating to make new friends or else.

Harry pursed his lips as his eyes narrowed, "your father is an idiot."

Calix was saved from replying as McGonagall called the class to attention. They were working on vanishing objects so Harry sat back ready for a boring class. As McGonagall handed out the guinea pigs, Harry caught Melody sending coy glances his way.

Calix snickered, "she really has it out for you." He waved his wand muttering, "evanesco," and Harry watched as Calix's guinea pig didn't vanish all together but it did fade.

Harry snorted as Calix frowned, "you try it."

Harry arched an eyebrow and waved his wand muttering the word but failed to notice at the same time that Melody had charmed a piece of parchment to fly over to Harry and hit him right in the face.

It hit him in the face at the exact moment he said the spell causing him to sneeze which made his spell go haywire. Instead of vanishing the guinea pig it was making the guinea pig swell. Harry sputtered in shock and blushed as McGonagall strode over with a disapproving look.

She waved her wand and the guinea pig returned to normal then she turned her stare to Harry. "Mr. Black…what is the meaning of this?"

Harry didn't know what to say not wanting to get Melody in trouble, so he just shrugged his shoulders and gave McGonagall a smile, "just having a little fun professor. No harm done, right?"

Her lips twitched but he still got a detention.

After class Matthew, Rodger and Calix couldn't stop laughing. Matthew leaned against Calix, "that was great. What did the letter say?"

Harry scowled, "I wouldn't know. I burned it."

This of course just sent his three friends into more laughter. Harry just calmly walked away with a knowing smirk. He needed to find the Weasley Twins. He had a plan.

Later that night, he made his way to his uncle's office. Harry paused at the door as he heard soft voices coming from within and assumed that Blakely had made an appearance as well. Sure enough, a few seconds later the door opened and Blakely stormed through.

Harry walked in turning curious eyes to his uncle.

Remus sighed, "Blakely is having a hard time at the moment. Both Lily and Dumbledore are pushing him to take extra classes plus he is worried about James."

Harry rubbed his forehead as a headache formed. "What did Father say?"

Remus made sure the room was warded before he started speaking. "Sirius looked into James's reason to enter St. Mungo's," Remus hesitated, "it doesn't look good."

Harry scowled, "what do you mean? What's happening?"

Remus closed his eyes, "they found all sorts of potions and spells keyed to certain people as well as a potion that…basically makes a person bend to someone's will. It is a less potent version of an Imperio…and James has unknowingly been taking this potion for years…"

Harry gasped, "you mean…they've taken away his free will?"

Remus nodded, looking pained. "Yes. Sirius was furious when he found out. He had to pull out all the stops to make sure that none of the healers will allow Lily or Dumbledore to enter James's room."

Harry reached up and gripped Remus's arm, "can he be saved?"

Remus slowly nodded, "the healers are sure he can recover but they do not know how long it will take. This potion…they are not sure how potent it became over the years. It could take ages for James to awaken."

Blakely wanted to punch someone.

Hermione sighed, "come on Blakely. What's wrong?"

Blakely grit his teeth in anger, "that…that…I can't even talk about it, it makes me so mad. Who does that man think he is to rule over my life? Maybe I don't want to be some hero. I'm sick and tired of all of this and just want to have a normal life."

Neville rolled his eyes, "Merlin Blakely, can you be a little louder. I don't think he heard you."

Blakely actually blushed as he said in a quieter manner, "I can barely do my schoolwork and now he wants to add this on top of it…I'll fail in a matter of weeks." He shoved a piece of parchment into Hermione's hands.

She frowned as she read over it. "This is impressive training for someone of your age…but"

Blakely snorted, "there's no but's Hermione." He deflated, "I'm stuck. Mum will surely have my head if I don't play nice." Sighing, he stood up, "I've got to go. I'll see you guys later."

Blakely left the great hall and made his way outside finding a nice spot next to the black lake. He laid back and gazed up at the sky trying not to think about how messed up his life was. He really wanted someone to talk to. His first bet would have been his dad, but with his dad in the hospital Blakely was at a loss.

That's when he sat up and grinned. He would go see Remus. He sprinted towards his god-father's classroom and slammed open the door. "Uncle Moony!"

Remus came through with a smile, "Blakely. What's-" his question died on his lips as Blakely slammed the door shut and ran up to Remus, throwing his arms around Remus's waist.

Remus inwardly sighed and patted Blakely on the shoulder, "what's wrong? You can tell me anything." Just to be on the safe side, Remus warded the doors against Dumbledore.

Blakely sniffed and pulled away wiping his eyes. "I can't take this. Mum and Dumbledore want me to be something I'm not. I'm not a fighter and never will be. Why can't they understand?" He let out a whimper, "I want dad."

Remus knelt down in front of Blakely and wrapped his arms around the upset boy, "Blakely. I know this is hard for you, and I know you don't want to hear this, but Voldemort will come after you and you need to be ready."

Blakely looked betrayed but Remus kept going, "however don't think that you're alone in this." He lifted Blakely's face to meet his gaze, "you have me and Sirius, Hadrian, your friends and most importantly you have your dad."

Blakely bit his lower lip, "but…what if he never wakes up? I know what mum did."

Remus hugged Blakely, "James will wake up. I know him. He's the kind of guy who will never stop fighting to protect his family."

A small charm went off, telling Remus that Harry was here so he bent down and whispered in Blakely's ear, "be strong cub."

Blakely nodded and left for the common room.

Sirius sat next to James's bedside and hung his head. The news that the healers had told him scared him to death. How could his friend not notice what was happening to him? James was one of the top aurors in the MOM and now Sirius was just afraid his friend would never wake up.

He sighed as he heard a commotion coming from outside. Frowning, he realized it was Lily. Perfect. Just who he needed to see.

He stood up and slammed the door open and narrowed his eyes at his old friend, "Lily."

She scowled, "Sirius. You have no right to bar me from my husband's side."

Sirius crossed his arms and leaned against the doorframe, "actually, I believe I do. As the head of the Most Noble and Ancient House of Black I have every right to bar you from these rooms."

Lily bristled in anger, "well I don't care. James is my husband and it's my right as his wife-" she tried to push past him but Sirius caught her by the arm. "Lily…I'm sorry, but James is now under my protection and you don't want to fight with me."

He leaned down to whisper in her ear, "you won't win and you can tell Dumbledore that I will do everything in my power to make sure that James is no longer under your influence."

He motioned to a medi-wizard, "get her out of here."

Sirius ignored her yells and sat down next to James. "Don't worry Prongs. I'll keep you safe and make sure that your kids are looked after. I promise."

It's not much, more of like a small interlude but I hope you liked.

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