Some Unexpected News
A/N: So you guys probably already know what Sirius's news was but there is more to it. I'll just let you read and find out.
'Who's this?' Marlene asked when she saw Hermione.
'This is Harry's new friend, Hermione,' Lily said before continuing, 'Sirius, could you tell James we need him here and then meet me and Marlene in the kitchen?' she asked it but it was more like she was telling him. She went into the kitchen and Marlene followed. After about a minute, Sirius came into the room. About two minutes later James apparated into the kitchen.
'Lils, what is this about?' James and Sirius asked simultaneously.
'Well, first, what's your news?' she asked Sirius and Marlene.
'Um…Well…' Sirius said trying to figure out how to say it.
'We got married!' Marlene said, thinking it would take Sirius a century to get it out.
'Congratulations!' Lily and James said, almost at the same time. They moved to hug the both of them. After about five minutes, James realized that there had to be some other reason that he had been called home.
'So, Lils, what is this about?'
'Harry made a new friend at school today, her name is Hermione. She is a muggle-born witch and her parents hate her for it. She says they beat her. We need to do something.' James, Sirius, and Marlene stood there looking horrified. Eventually Sirius broke the silence.
'Marlene, I know this is a bit fast, but I think we should adopt her. If her parents don't love her for whom she is, then I want to show her what it's like to have a real family,' Sirius proclaimed passionately. Marlene stood there bewildered. She could do nothing but nod.
'Alright then. We'll call Albus and he can make this an official adoption. Just let me talk to Hermione first.' Lily said. She went back into the sitting room and crouched in front of Hermione. 'Hermione, I have an idea. Will you listen to it?' Hermione nodded. 'Harry's uncle Sirius wants you to be a part of his family. He lives with us so you'd live here too but you'd be his and Marlene's daughter. Are you okay with that?'
'Will they love me?' Hermione asked in a small voice.
'Of course. Will you accept their offer?' Hermione nodded and Lily took hold of her hand and led her to the kitchen. 'Did you call Albus?' she asked Sirius. Before he could answer she heard a pop and Albus Dumbledore strode into the room.
'I understand that an adoption is to take place,' he said in his soft voice. Sirius and Marlene nodded. 'You two are to be the parents of this young girl?' again they nodded. 'I am to take it that you got married recently?' once more they nodded. 'Alright then we shall begin, but if you could bring Harry down first we need a third witness.' Lily went upstairs and bought Harry down and then Dumbledore began.
'This young girl has not been cared for properly so it is required that she be moved to a better home with her consent. Do you agree to live with Sirius and Marlene Black?' Hermione nodded her head and Albus continued, 'And you two agree to take in Hermione as your daughter, to accept her into your family, treat her like your own, take care of her, and give her the last name Black?' Sirius and Marlene nodded. 'Then with power granted to me by the Ministry of Magic, I declare that Hermione is now Hermione Black.' He waved his wand and a fiery rope shot out binding the three of them together. 'Congratulations, you three, I shall leave you to get acquainted.' With that he left.
'Harry ran towards Hermione and hugged her. 'You're my cousin now!' he exclaimed happily and they all smiled. They spent the rest of the day celebrating and showing Hermione around her new home.
A/N: So this chapter was a little more Sirius, but I liked it. Tell me what you think