The floorboards creaked as Rosalie walked up the stairs, stopping outside a white door. It was slightly ajar, so she pushed it fully open silently. She saw her husband, Sirius, bent over her daughter's white crib. She smiled as he picked the child up and cradled her in his arms. Their beautiful baby girl was only a few months old. Sirius smiled down at the tiny girl and he was replied by an unmistakable baby giggle. The child was exactly like her mother, blond curls and all. The only exception was her piercing gray eyes which were identical to her fathers. The twin pairs met each other, father and daughter. Rosalie lent against the door frame and watched her family. A gentle whisper, he told his daughter,

"Willow Black, now you listen up and listen well. You and your mother are the two most important things in life and I love you both with all my heart. Your mother is the most beautiful woman alive, so inhumanly beautiful, she must be an angel. Of course, you aren't grown up yet. Don't tell her this, but I imagine you will be more beautiful because of course, your have half my looks.

"When you grow up, go to school and eventually start to like boys, you must know that in my eyes, no man will ever be good enough for you. You'll be my little girl even when you eighty years old and have grandchildren of your own, and forever, you'll be my precious. Be careful with your heart, my daughter, because there are bad guys out there who will hurt you. But no worries, they'll have to feel the wrath of your father before they can run with their tails between their legs. A few weeks in hospital never hurt anyone now did it?" he kissed her forehead and she giggled again,

"That's right, no it didn't. But no one will ever hurt you, my Willow, because you and your mummy will always be safe. I'll protect you. Now don't you go taking your daddy for granted, even when he's old and grey, he knows what's best for you". Rosalie smiled and walked quietly in the room. Sirius glanced in her direction at the sound of movement and smiled back at her. She wrapped an arm around his waist and gently touched her daughter on the tip of her nose.

"Yes he does, Willow. You listen to your daddy" she said in a quiet voice. She heard her husband chuckle as he placed the exhausted child back in her crib. She girl yawed, emphasising his actions. Sirius straightened and Rosalie out her other arm around him and rested her head on his chest. He covered her shoulder with his own arms and they both watched as little Willow fell into the world of sleep. A sigh escaped the mother's mouth as she whispered to her husband,

"Things are going to be different from now on aren't they Sirius? When our girl grows up and goes off to Hogwarts, questions will be asked. She will have to lie about everything. Can we do this to our baby girl?" he kissed the top of her head,

"I don't know. So far you've been a spy, unknown to anyone that you are sided with us. Maybe that will have to change, or maybe Willow will understand. We'll just have to wait, from now on, its blind sailing". She sighed but smiled,

"Unbelievable that we've deceived them isn't it?"

"Very. Luck was our side", she chuckled,

"Yeah, anyway, it's late. I've got to go to diagon alley tomorrow. Willow's first time there, she'll love it" she announced

"Shame I can't come"

"Well, we'll be spending money, you have to make it. I'm still on maternity leave"

"Are you scared to go back?" he asked cautiously,

"I'm not scared of many things, and this isn't one of them. I just enjoy the relief of being free too much"

"Who doesn't?" she snickered and didn't answer his question, just took his hand and led him out of the bedroom, shutting the door behind them.

A/N:Thanks to those that have reviewed. This is the last of the one-shots, honestly I made too much of a big deal there! so this is about two months after Willow was born. The story restarts when mother and daughter are in diagon alley and meet a unexpected person, friend or foe? Review and tell me what you think x