A/N I keep getting a lot of reviews about people wanting a H/Hr story but I am sorry to disappoint but it will be a H/G R/Hr again I am sorry but so hope that my followers who have been amazing will still continue to read my story!!

Now onto another point...someone left me a lovely review the other day and they were kind of relieved that it isn't a SuperHarry story. Now I do intend to try and get all seven books written and by the end he will probably be SuperHarry but the next few chapters come with some revelations...I am not going to spoil it but it will provide some interesting entertainment...I hope.

If you think about it...in JKR version of the story he was already pretty powerful in first year, defeating Quirrelmort, second year again defending Voldemort not to mention kicking a Basilisks ass and each year he just got stronger and stronger so I believe Mr Potter is already a very powerful wizard and I feel like I am just personalising him a little bit for my own selfish want.

Anyway rant over...I want to thank everyone for their reviews and following me on this unknown journey...please continue to read and review and I will try not to disappoint you all!!

Thanks Helen xox

Chapter Twenty

Remus Lupin never had an easy life, as a young boy he was bitten by a werewolf and his life was forever changed. He had grown up ostracised from ordinary society from fear. The fear the gripped him before the beginning of each full moon was enough to paralyse him.

He never wanted to be like his sire...Fenrir Greyback...a sadistic man-beast who had a particular liking towards children. His motto was '...if you start him young enough then they can't refuse you...' needless to say his motto did not work on Remus Lupin.

He was not submissive to Greyback, he was stronger than that even if he did not believe it sometimes. When he was given permission of attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry he honestly thought it was a dream.

He was very academic for his age of ten, every book he could get his hands on he read and all of this came in useful during his seven years at Hogwarts. He was not worrying about his magical ability during the beginning of those years he was worried about his social ability.

Needless to say he needn't have worried...as soon as he was introduced to James Potter and Sirius Black a brotherhood was born. They all even decided to become Animagi for company for Remus on each full moon.

After losing his brother James he truly only existed...he gave up on life but now...he had found a beautiful woman who is just as courageous and his friends were all of those years ago and for the life of Remus Lupin he did not know why she loved him but it wasn't anything that was going to end at any point soon.

He had a date to prepare for and nothing was going to stop him from trying to be happy and living a life with a gorgeous woman. He went to bed that night with a huge smile that he could not wipe off his face...not that he would want to.

When Professor McGonnagal first arrived at the Grangers front door and told Hermione and her parents she was a witch well it was a load off all of their minds. Multiple scenarios ran through the minds of Emma and Daniel Granger.

Ever since she was a toddler she had all sorts of strange things happen to her, she had disappeared from a school trip and turned back up in the school Library. She caused her stuffed animals to run around chasing her. Needless to say...their daughter being a witch and this whole other vibrant unknown world coexisting with their own was enough to shock the hell out of them.

For Hermione however she felt complete...growing up she always thought she was strange but once she found out about her magic and Professor McGonnagal assured her she was not abnormal she had found a place where she belonged.

Harry showing up and firmly cementing himself as her best friend was enough to make her parents feel comfortable about this whole unknown world and they knew Hermione would be alright.

Being at Hogwarts for the last four months had been amazing and wonderful but being in her living room with her parents for Christmas felt blissful. She had missed them so much and as much as she loved them she knew it was always going to be this way. Her parents in their world and her in hers...hopefully she could keep a foot in both worlds.

Saying goodnight to her parents she went up to her room to read before going to sleep and as much as she missed her friends she would see them in a few days and for now she would have an incredible Christmas break at home and deal with everything else as it came.

It was bright and early the next morning when Sirius had managed to pull himself from his bed, as he stood in the shower and thought back to the many changes that had happened to her over the past few months he had to pinch himself.

Ever since he was a small boy the Black family...his family had certain expectations that would fall on Sirius's shoulders. Although as soon as he was sorted into Gryffindor he was the worst abomination to grace the Black family tapestry...himself and Andromeda that is.

His relationship with his mother was tempestuous and frail, she kicked him out when he was seventeen and James's parents took him in and treated him like their own.

As soon as Harry was born Sirius felt as if his world had shifter on its axis and Harry became the most important person in his life. He failed his godson on the night that James and Lily lost their lives and all he could do was ensure to try and make up for his mistake by bringing Harry up to become an intelligent, friendly to all and most importantly carry on the Marauder Legacy. Hopefully he could make James and Lily proud of him as well as Harry.

After showering and brushing his teeth and hair he managed to trudge down the stairs and into the kitchen where every instinct told him to retreat as soon as possible. His blue eyes met with Andromeda, Narcissa and Nymphadora as they were all sitting around appearing to be contemplating something serious.

They were all huddled together with cups of coffee in front of them and usually in Sirius's experience if you interrupt anything resembling a girls slumber party or secret session you should retreat and fast but before he lost his cool he strode on into the room trying his best to use all of that Gryffindor courage that he was accustomed to using all those years ago.

"Morning everyone..." All of the women looked at him funny before he went and grabbed some coffee, toast and sausages and decided to give his littlest cousin a hard time about the little snogging session that Narcissa and himself interrupted last night. He couldn't be happier for his friend, he deserved all of the happiness in the world.

"So little cousin how is my friend Moony? Not awake yet? Did you wear him out too much last night?" She smiled at him as did all of the other women in the room, of course Cissy and Andi swatted him in the arm as he began to waggle his eyebrows at her.

Dora must have told her mother and Aunt all about the kiss because they were smiling from ear to ear but before anybody could say anything else Harry and Draco walked into the room all bleary eyed with Moony looking slightly hungover but happy as a Pig in Shit.

"Good morning sleepyheads. What time do you call this?" All of the adults watched as Remus's eyes went wide at the women in the room and glanced over to see Sirius still waggling his eyebrows at him with a smile that Remus had not seen in a long time.

"You are all worse than the children..." He saw that everyone was looking between himself and Dora and knew considering her mother was in the room doing what he wanted to do was risky but he just squared his shoulders and strode straight over to Dora and kissed her on the lips briefly.

"Morning darling..." Everyone laughed or hooted or hollered as he went to get food and coffee as Dora's smile got even bigger than before if that was possible. Harry seemed to understand what was going on better than Draco who did not really know anyone all that well yet but Harry in particular smiled at his fathers friends and was happy that they were so elated.

"Congratulations you too...this is wonderful...I'm really happy for you both..." Harry smiled at them and Remus gave him a small hug in thanks as Dora kissed his cheek causing the first year Gryffindor to blush like a tomato. Luckily Sirius interrupted before his face felt like it was going to spontaneously combust.

"Ok everyone we will be going to get a tree first and foremost, an amazing tree, the best tree in the world. So that is our goal everyone go get dressed and meet down here in half an hour ok?" Everyone nodded and those who weren't ready went upstairs to do so before coming down the stairs and noticed Ted Tonks kissing and hugging his wife with so much love and affection in his eyes.

Edward 'Ted' Tonks was a handsome man who looked younger than his forty nine years. He had sandy blonde hair which was greying at the front and dark hazel eyes. He was a muggleborn wizard and apparently a damn good one but he had a terrible Determination for Apparating.

More of a fear, apparently he splinched himself when he was learning in Hogwarts and by the time he started to feel comfortable with apparating again he threw his hands up and didn't want to know how to do it.

Once the last stragglers who just happened to be Remus and Dora looking slightly ruffled came back down to the lounge soon they all proceeded to Floo to an allotment with the most magnificent magical Christmas trees that Harry had ever seen.

His aunt and Uncle never had a real tree as they said it was too messy in the house...not that they would have to clean it up it would more than likely end up with Harry cleaning, they walked around and told Harry and Draco that the decision was theirs to make so Draco pulled him by the arm towards this massive tree that would easily fit in the living room of Grimmauld Place.

"What about this one Harry?" He nodded his head in agreement with the boy before waving his godfather over to lift it. Once it was paid for Remus and Dora each took a hold of the tree and Apparated away to leave it at the house and get all of the decorations down from the attic to ensure everything was ready for them when they came home before meeting them in Diagon Alley for lunch.

Once they got to Diagon Alley surprisingly the shops were not all that busy. Harry knew he was going to be meeting all of the Weasleys after Christmas and so he wanted to get everyone something to open. Already he had something in mind especially for Ron and his sister Ginny. They branched off into two groups and then decided to switch to allow them to get everyone their presents on the same day.

Draco, Harry and Narcissa went together and Sirius, Andi and Ted went another before promising to meet up in an hour. Draco must have had the same idea as Harry because he had actually asked him for advice.

"I am trying to make an effort here Potter and I would like to know what would be a good idea for the Weasley Family for gifts. The twins are pranksters so they are obvious but the rest of them I am unsure..." Harry could see the effort he was putting in and Harry knew it would more than likely be back to bullying and taunts when they got back to Hogwarts but for now he was glad to help.

"Well Ron is a huge Chudley Cannons fan...all I know of Bill is that he is a curse breaker for Gringotts and Charlie is a dragon handler in Romania. His little sister I don't really know but Mr Weasley has a fascination with muggles and their technology and Mrs Weasley is a brilliant cook does that help." He nodded and the both took off to the book store with Narcissa behind them.

After browsing he had picked up a book on Rare and Wonderous Plants for Neville incase his other plan didn't work. A book on All Magical Villages of the World for Hermione as she was going to France over the summer and it might help her to know there is a magical village nearby where she can explore.

After leaving the bookstore they went to the Quidditch Store and Draco bought the twins a new pair of Quidditch Gloves each and Harry bought them a small Quidditch Kit complete with Bludgers, Quaffle, Snitch and Beaters Bats knowing Ron would like it too even though he and Sirius had another surprise for Ron.

As they moved on to the clothing and stationary store Harry managed to find engraved homework planners for Percy, Hermione and Susan Bones. He also got a silver bangle for Tonks, Andromeda and Mrs Weasley. It had a few games placed on it one of which prevented you from being cursed by someone, not strong enough to fight the Unforgivables but still pretty powerful protections were placed on it.

Draco bought his own friends their presents and bought a moustache comb for Sirius which made Harry laugh for quite a while and caused Narcissa to giggle also at the gift.

He had found a long black dragon hide cloak and bought it for Sirius, he got Ted Tonks something especially for muggleborns. It is a watch that has a few cool features. Like the bangle it will not let him be cursed or obliviated along with a whole bunch of other things including an emergency Portkey programmed to your destination of choice.

Once they were all done they met up again with the others and Andromeda dropped everyone's presents in her undetectable extension bag and Sirius went with Harry, Narcissa went with Ted and Andi took Draco to get the rest of their presents.

Harry and Sirius went to Gringotts to pick up the Amulet of Gia. They had planned to get to St Mungos tomorrow. Sirius had talked with Augusta Longbottom and she had agreed but he did warn both Harry and Augusta that it might not work so they all decided not to tell Neville in case it didn't.

Harry did not want his friend to get his hopes up just to be crushed, Sirius felt the same as after having met the young boy he could see so much of his parents in him. He had Alice's kindness and compassion for others along with Franks loyalty and strength.

As they walked into Gringotts still as beautiful a building as ever Ragnok had immediately spotted Harry and walked over to him with a grin on his face.

"Mr Potter and Lord Black how can I help you?" Harry had bought a box of the best Chocolate in Diagon Alley after Sirius said the goblins had a weakness for it.

"Merry Christmas Ragnok...may your wealth be ever flowing from the defeat of your enemies..." As Harry bowed at the goblin he could only hope he had said it correctly but judging from the smile on his face he did and Harry handed him the box.

"Merry Christmas Harry...may your Vault flow continuous with the good of your enemies...and thank you very much for the Chocolate..." Harry nodded and Sirius gave the Goblin a similar greeting before handing him a slip of paper which asked him if he could be the head Goblin for the Black estate.

Currently it was Bogrod but after revived by word that Bogrod had received a Promotion Sirius immediately wanted Ragnok to take over, it seemed the goblin seemed thankful and slightly overwhelmed.

"Well Lord Black...I thank you and we must have a meeting and Christmas me to stay me arrangements..." Sirius nodded and the man and placed his hand over the goblins longer one.

"Ragnok...you are a trusted advisor for the House of Potter and Black...we do not need formalities I just ask that you take ten percent of all interest of the investments and steer my account in the right direction..." Ragnok was shocked most account managers only get one percent of the money but Lord Black was a very generous man.

"Ragnok what is your percentage for looking after my Vault if you don't mind me ask my sir..." Ragnok shook his head and apparently he only had three percent of the Potter money which was going to him.

"I insist you also take ten percent from the Potter Vaults for looking after my so well and advising me since the beginning..." The gobbling them presented them with two forms for each to sign before thanking them both for the raise and the chocolate.

They explained the situation with Nevilles parents and before they knew it they were climbing into a cart and zooming down further and further into the belly of the beast that was Gringotts before stopping in front of Sirius's vault.

Sirius had got out of the cart first and went to open the door while Harry had then came up to stand beside them as they walked into the vault. It was as impressive the first time but this time he was in a better mindset to take in everything.

"Here it is...now is there anything you see in here you would like to take Harry it is yours as well." Harry took a look around and saw a very pretty bracelet he had seen the last time he was in the vault. It was small and simple with little sparkling diamonds in an infinity symbol. He didn't know why but Harry walked to it and picked it up before looking at Sirius who nodded at him.

"Is that for Miss Granger? I noticed that she already had a very pretty charm breacelet on that looked very familiar?" He shook his head no at Sirius and then realised while he was still in prison he just took it and gave it to her.

"I'm sorry Sirius when I came here I thought this was all mine and I had no use for the bracelet but Hermione liked it..." Sirius cut him off by kneeling in front of him and placing his hand on his small shoulder.

"Harry that was to be your mothers for Christmas you can give it to whomever you want do you understand? You never have to ask my permission..." He nodded and looked at the bracelet. "So who is it for?" He asked this with a grin on his face and couldn't help but feel proud of the young boy in that moment.

"Rons sister I don't really know what she likes and I gave Hermione a bracelet and she is my best friend so I thought it would be nice for her..." He nodded and they went back to the cart and began the slow ascent back to the top of Gringotts after placing the Amulet of Gia in his pocket.

"So who all do you still need to get?" Harry only had Mr and Mrs Weasley, Severus, Minnie, Narcissa, Draco and Amy. So after making a quick list they had decided to head to the Owl emporium they went in to get Rons gift. Considering his rat was gone he needed a new animal. Having already cleared it with Mr and Mrs Weasley they walked in and saw so many owls and animals sitting around.

"So what do you think Ron would like?" Considering his last pet was a rat getting him another one was out of the question so he settled on a small tawny barn owl who didn't look to be very old.

"What about this?" He nodded his approval and before he could walk away a beautiful majestic bird flew into Harry's shoulder with beautiful red, black and yellow feathers. Harry recognised it immediately as a Phoenix and it whistled its song in Harry's ear.

"Harry wow...I think she has chosen her master..." They both walked to the register and went to pay when the shopkeeper took one look at Harry with the Phoenix on his shoulder and sneered at him with so much malice and hatred.

"That Phoenix is not for sale young man! Put her back!" Sirius went to step in front of Harry as the man advanced closer trying his best to be menacing and the intimidating to the young boy.

"Phoenixes choose their owners sir and we will be taking her with us." He huffed but saw Sirius had his hand resting on his wand. He read the papers he knew exactly who the two customers in front of him were but that did not matter to him, he wouldn't be getting any special treatment just because he was the boy who lived.

"Fine...twenty galleons for the owl and five hundred for the Phoenix..." Sirius was getting tired of this man and told Harry to put the bird back. As he did as he was told he was slightly disappointed but he had Hedwig and he didn't want her to get jealous if he had brought a new bird home. As they paid for Rons owl and everything else it needed they walked back onto the alley and got twenty feet from the shop when Sirius started counting.

"Five...four...three...two...one..." In a flash of fire the Phoenix appeared on Harry's shoulder and nudged his head affectionately whilst trilling in his ear.

"How did you know that was gonna happen?" He asked Sirius who just smirked at him as they were getting a few stares from several patrons doing their Christmas shopping.

"Once a Phoenix chooses its master Harry it won't go back on that. She is bonded to you now and nothing will be able to break that bond. Albus has a Phoenix as a familiar also...I wouldn't imagine he would have a problem answering any questions you have..." Sirirus smiled at his godson and walked around for a little bit trying do decide what to get his two favourite Professors.

"I need to get Professor McGonnagall and Snape something any ideas?" Sirius must have had some sort of plan because they made their way into the Apothecary and walked up to the register.

"Does Severus Snape have a standing order of potion ingredients he usually gets? A personal order not one he would usually get for Hogwarts stores?" The shopkeeper nodded and Sirius organised for them all to be packaged, gift wrapped and delivered to him on Christmas Eve.

After paying they walked into the jewellery shop and Harry immediately spotted a lovely broach in the shape of a Lily. He bought it for Minnie and decided to Pick up a Personalised Quidditch Jersey for Draco and a lovely set of Bathing Salts for Narcissa. Having decided to pick up Mr Weasley something in Muggle London Harry was finished his shopping and decided to go to the Leaky Cauldron to wait on the rest of the family.