It wasn't hard for Sirius and Jessica to find the house they wanted. They found a little house in the country and on Sirius eyes it was perfect, but Jessica thought it needed a bit of work, but both agreed it was the house for them. It had two levels with three bedrooms in the upstairs and a living area, kitchen and a small office in the downstairs.

"I can already see all your books here," said Sirius when they saw the office for the first time.

It wasn't hard to get the furniture , the Potters and the Thompsons gave them the bigger stuff and Jessica and Sirius were left with all the minor things and decoration details.

The month flew by and soon Jessica and Sirius got extremely busy, Jessica with her training and Sirius with the Order. It was a bit awkward that none of them mentioned work when they finally got together in the end of the day. It was part of the plan and so far it working very well.

Willy did indeed come and visit often, every weekend he would come to stay, and then Denise would meet them outside the Ministry to take him home Monday morning. Jessica and Sirius hanged out with James and Lily almost every night.

Living with Sirius was better than Jessica expected. Sirius really meant when he said they wouldn't fight anymore, since Jessica moved in they didn't have any arguments, not even one. It was great coming home to Sirius, Jessica was always greeted well. She did not want it to end.

One day she got home and Sirius had an unusual smile on his face.

"What is it Sirius?" she asked.

"Look out the window."

She considered for a second, and then looked out of the window. It was dark outside but she could see something sitting on the driveway. "Is that a…" she looked at him "… a motorcycle?"

He nodded and joined her by the window to take a look too. "Isn't great?"

"Why do you need a motorcycle?"

"To get around, of course," he plainly said.

"We can apparate Sirius," she joked.

"I know but that is no fun, come I'll take you for a ride."

"Okay." She was actually excited to give it a try, she never rode in a motorcycle before.

They got on and Sirius asked, "Are you ready?" Turning it on, before they drove ten feet the front wheel lifted off the ground. Jessica held on tighter.

"This thing can fly?"

"Of course it can," he said surprised. "Did you thing I was getting around by land?"

It was a great ride, the view was beautiful. Sirius was right, ridding was better then apparating. They had a great time, after a couple of hours they landed back on their driveway.

After dinner Sirius sat by the fireplace in the living area and became really quiet.

"Is something wrong, sweetie?" Jessica asked sitting by him.

"We had a tough day at the Order today." It was the first time he said something about his work in the Order.

"I am sorry." But he didn't say anything. "I thought we were going to see Lily and James tonight."

Sirius stood up and walked closer to the fireplace, putting one hand on the wall in front of him. "We won't be able to see them for couple of weeks," he finally added.

"Why? What's wrong? Are they okay?"

"They are fine." Sirius turned to her again, and knelt down on front of her. "Jess, they faced Voldemort today for the first time."

"What?" she was in shock. "Are you sure they are fine?"

"They escaped without a scratch."

"Why can't we go see them?"

"I can't tell you everything, but lets say they got to Voldemort nerves," he said resting his head on her knees. "Dumbledore thought it would be a good idea for them to stay in hiding for couple of weeks."

"And you don't know where they are?" asked Jessica, running her finger through his thick black hair.

"No, Dumbledore is the only one that knows. I wish I knew," he said quietly.

"Me too."

"If something happened to them I would never forgive myself," he said after a moment of silence.

"It was not your fault," said Jessica kindly.

"I was supposed to be with them," he told her. "But I heard about this motorcycle deal and James told me to go get it, and I did. I should've not done it."

"I am sure no one blames you for not being there." Jessica gave him a hug

"I know, but my conscience does," he sat by her.

"I have a way of getting your conscience somewhere else," she said, while sitting on his lap.

"Do you really?" he said with a smile.

She nodded and started kissing him. As the night went on, Jessica made Sirius forget about his problems.

After Lily and James came off hiding Sirius and Jessica spend even more time with them, both realized they were not safe and made the most of the little time Jessica had left with them. Lily and James were now debating when they would get married. Lily wanted to get married right a way so Jessica could be her bridesmaid and James wanted to wait till December. Jessica told them that she would not be upset if they decided to get married in December and that she thought it was a good idea.

Jessica didn't even see the three months get by, it went so fast, she knew she was going to leave any day now. Mr. Brisson didn't say a day, just that could be anytime. The training she got was unreal. She was master in Legilimency and Occlumency, Mr. Brisson taught her himself. She had to learn seven languages, just the basics for each of them. She went up to a level of potion making that would make Severus really jealous, her dark arts skills were scary, even for her, she didn't think she was going to be that good at it, she hated practicing the Unforgivable Curses over and over again on bugs, she thought it was cruel, but her boss made sure to cheer her up every time he had a chance.

"I never seen curses like yours, they are very strong, considering you just learned them," said Mr. Brisson.

"I hope I never have to use them," she muttered.

"We all do dear," he said

"Did you ever have to use one of them?"

"Oh, Jessica, I am afraid I have," he said thoughtfully. "You see, you will learn soon enough that some times the jobs we have to do don't qualify as fun."

She did not like the sound of that. "Sir, do you have an idea in when I will be leaving?"

"As a matter of fact, I do, that is why I came to talk to you." He sat across from her table. "I was thinking next Monday. That is a week from now. I thought it would give you enough time to prepare and enjoy your friends and family before you go."

Her heart was racing, it was finally here, technically she was prepared, but she was having a hard time on her emotional side. Things were going so good between Sirius and her that she definitely did not want to leave now. After her long silence Mr. Brisson spoke again.

"Is there a problem? Did you change your mind?"

"No, of course not," she snapped out of her silence. "Still want to go, but it's hard anyway. When will you tell me about what am I supposed to do?"

"Not until Monday. You will come in like you do everyday and then I will give instructions and you will apparate to your first post."

"Okay," she said felling excited and curious.

"You can go for today," he said with a smile.

"But sir, it's only three o'clock," she said checking her watch.

"I know," he said going out of the door. "You will need couple of extra hours to tell everyone you are living in one week."

"Thanks. See you tomorrow then."

When she got home Sirius wasn't there, she figured since he didn't know she was coming early he was still doing Order work. She decided to go to her moms instead. Her dad wasn't home either, and Willy was still in school. So she had a nice talk with her mom. After two hours she told her mom she was going back to meet Sirius and come back later to tell her dad and Willy that she was leaving.

Just as she expected Sirius was waiting for her when she got there.

"Hi, honey," he said enthusiastically. "How was work?"

"It was good, I was off couple of hours early today," she said greeting him with a kiss. "But you weren't here so I went to my moms."

"Why did he let you go early today…" he froze and looked at her. "You know when you are leaving, don't you?"

"Yes, it's next Monday." The silence that followed made Jessica realize Sirius wasn't going to take the news as smoothly as she thought or wanted.

"Jess and if I tell you," he started carefully. "I can disguise myself in such a way that no one will recognize me, will you let me go with you?"

"Sirius we went over this already, I will have to go alone."

"I am just giving you a choice, I could go with you and no one would ever know," he sounded a little bit mad when he said that.

"That would be reckless," she said firmly. "I can't let you come with me."

"Did you stop to think how hard it will be for me to be left behind, without you?" he went to the front door, his voice was definitely louder when he spoke again. "I don't know if I can do this, okay? I need to think for a little bit." He left, slamming the door, seconds later she heard his motorcycle setting off.

That was exactly what she was afraid of. Things were going in such a way between the two of them that she did not want this day to arrive. But it did, and the only thing she was left with, was hope. Hope that Sirius would come around and get over this before she left. She wrote a note saying "Gone to my parents." In case Sirius came back before she did, then wrote another one to Lily.

I am at my parents. I have important news. Meet me there.

Jessica.

She gave the letter to Sirius owl and it flew away. A minute later she was at her parents' living room. They were happy to see her and even Willy was excited about her news.

"Where is Sirius?" her dad asked.

"He didn't take the news as easy as you guys did," she said gloomily.

"Oh, I thought he wouldn't. It must be really hard on him," her mom added.

"It's hard for both of us mom," Jessica snapped. "I need him, and he is gone, He is supposed to be by my side now."

"Oh yes, but try to put yourself in his shoes, he will be all alone in a house that both of you made your home. He could even go mad in there," Mrs. Thompson stopped talking because they heard someone apparating in the living room. It was Lily and James.

"Did they give you a date Jess?" Lilly said quickly.

"Yes Lily, I leave a week from today."

"And where it's Sirius?" James asked. "He should be here, with you."

Mrs. Thompson twisted her nose when James said that. Jessica said "He will come around."

The rest of the night they talked and tried to guess what kind of things she was going to do while she was gone.

"You never know maybe I will be back in one year," said Jessica while Lily and James were getting ready to leave. "Brisson said I can come back as soon as I am done."

"I am so sorry we are not getting married before you go," said Lily giving her a hug.

"It's fine, just be sure to take lots of pictures so I can enjoy them with you when I am back."

"I will." And they left.

"Mom, dad do you mind if I spend the night?" Jessica asked.

"Of course we don't mind," her dad said. "This is still your house."

"I think you shouldn't," her mom said. "In case Sirius comes home, he will need you tonight, you guys need to talk."

"Mom, it's impossible to have a civilized conversation with Sirius when he is mad," said Jessica. "He needs space and I will give him some."

Jessica ignored the disapproval look on her moms face and went upstairs. Before long she was asleep. It was a long emotional day after all.