A dreaded phone-call.
Sirius woke up and the first thing he noticed was that his vision was in black and white. That discovery led him to realize that he was still in Padfoot form. After transforming and a quick shower he thumped down the stairs to see Remus standing at the stove.
"Morning Moony."
The werewolf turned around long enough to flash the animagus a smile before turning back to the stove.
"Morning Padfoot."
"What's for breakfast?"
Remus shot a glare at the black-haired man.
"Who said I was making you breakfast?"
Sirius smirked back.
"I say so. I know your cooking breakfast for both of us because you told me that if I touched any appliance in the kitchen ever again then you would curse me to look like Snape for a week."
Remus snorted slightly.
"Fine, I'm making eggs."
Sirius bounced slightly.
"Sounds yummy Remmie baby."
After Sirius had finished eating he apparated to the ministry with a wink in Remus' direction.
Upon arriving he headed straight to his supervisors office.
"Black! You finally decided to grace us with your presence huh?"
Sirius winced slightly at the tone then glared.
"Excuse me sir but you were the one who sent us into a trap!"
Moody grunted but acknowledged the young Auror was correct.
"Potter is already here. He's in your office with your assignment for the entire week."
Sirius nodded and went out of the head Auror's office and towards his own. When he entered he couldn't help but snort at James who was cradling a cup of coffee like it was his lover.
"Tire Prongs?"
James turned his head towards his partner's voice and smiled sheepishly.
"Yeah. A little bit. Just didn't sleep well."
Sirius quirked an eyebrow.
"Are you sure Lily didn't keep you up late?"
James snorted but then leaned towards the blue-eyed man and whispered into his ear huskily.
"Not without you lover."
Sirius held into a moan and instead smacked his boyfriend upside his head.
"Not here Prongs!"
James pouted but pulled away anyway.
"Fine be that way!"
"So what's our assignment? Moody said we had a week-long one."
James nodded.
"Yeah. Hogwarts owls came out Saturday so we're supposed to patrol Diagon Alley this week. I made sure that we had Friday off so we can help Moony pack and spend some time with him before he leaves."
Sirius smiled thankfully.
"Alright Jamie, well lets go then."
As Sirius apparated into Diagon Alley he couldn't help the feeling of nostalgia that came over him. He smiled when he saw all the little kids who were starting their first year of Hogwarts.
"Siri?"
The long-haired man turned around just in time to catch a blur with pink hair as she threw herself into his arms.
James smiled sadly when he saw his lover holding the small child.
"Hey Tonks."
Tonks smiled and waved at James brightly before cuddling back into her cousin's embrace.
"NYMPHADORA TONKS! What have I told you about running off!"
Tonks glared at her mother's use of her first name.
"But mum! It's Siri!"
Andromeda Tonks shook her black curly hair and rolled her blue eyes in exasperation.
"I see that love, but you need to be careful."
Tonks nodded at her mother but it was clear she wasn't paying a bit of attention.
"Siri what are you doing here?"
Sirius smiled at the young girl in his arms.
"Working princess."
"That sounds boring! Why don't you come shopping with me and mum instead!"
Sirius laughed.
"Sorry little one but unfortunately James and I have to work. And you have to get your stuff for the school year."
"Well Sirius how about after we're done shopping we'll meet at the Leaky Cauldron and the four of us can eat lunch together?"
Sirius turned his attention to his older cousin and smiled.
"That sounds good as long as it's okay with James."
James smiled softly and nodded.
"Sounds great. It's 10AM now. How about we meet at 1PM?"
Sirius kissed his younger cousin on the forehead and sat her down, watching intently as they walked away.
"Padfoot?"
The blue-eyed man turned his attention to his lover and raised his eyebrows.
"Yes Prongs?"
"Why don't you want to have kids?"
"Where did that come from?"
"I'm just curious. I know that you love kids. It's obvious in the way you treat Tonks. So why whenever Lily and I mention if you get all weird?"
Sirius sighed, knowing everything his best friend was saying and not saying was completely true.
"Your right I do love kids. And if I was ever going to get married I would definitely want kids. But with the three of us being whatever we are, I'll never have my own kids and I'm scared that when/if you and Lily have kids I wont fit in with you. It's not like your and Lily's kid can call me daddy too because everyone would know. And it's not like Lily and I could ever have a kid because when everyone found out they'd think Lily cheated on you and she would be ridiculed."
James sighed. His lover did make some valid points but it was still stupid. Before he could tell Sirius just that, said man started talking again.
"However when I was in St. Mungos I had a lot of time to think. I refuse to let you and Lily push your dreams aside because of me. So if you and Lily want to have kids, I'd be honored to be Uncle Padfoot."
James smiled brightly and pulled his best friend in a hug.
"Paddy, you know I love you right?"
Sirius laughed and patted his lover on the back before pulling away.
"I know Prongs, I know."
The rest of the day was very uneventful. The two animagi had lunch with Andromeda and Tonks. The only thing that happened was Tonks made her hair turn black and her eyes blue so she looked like a miniature version of her mother, a feat which caused Sirius to laugh so hard that pumpkin juice came out of his nose. After lunch Sirius and James escorted Andy and Tonks to the apparition point and watched as they apparated away (Tonks side apparating with her mother.) The rest of the day was spent patrolling Diagon Alley and then heading back to the Potter's house in Godrics Hollow.
Lily smiled to herself as she heard the door open and close, signaling her husband was home.
"Hey Honey! How was work today?"
Instead of her husband responding, she was suddenly pulled into another's embrace.
"Work was fabulous darling, how was your day today dear?"
Lily rolled her emerald eyes and hit her lovers' arm gently.
"Work was fine. And don't mock me!"
Sirius smiled and pressed a kiss on the red-heads forehead.
"Sorry Lils. Just playing around."
Lily smiled back.
"It's quite alright. Where is James?"
Sirius pointed to the ceiling.
"He said he was going to take a shower and we were to keep ourselves busy."
Lily smiled innocently.
"And how could we possibly do that?"
Sirius smirked and ran his hand over the witch's stomach gently.
"I think we could think of a way."
Before anything could tart however, the muggle phone that Lily insisted on putting in rang. Lily pulled away quickly and went to answer the phone.
"Hello?"
On the other line Rose Evans smiled when she heard her daughter's voice.
"Hello sweetheart."
Lily's face lit up when she heard her mother's voice.
"Mum! Hi! How was America?"
Rose and her husband Jake had taken a vacation to the United States for the summer and had just returned yesterday.
"It was quite fun. A lot different than here but fun none the less. I took a lot of pictures that I'll show you soon. That's not what I'm calling about though. Your father and I received some wonderful news today."
Lily laughed silently as she watched Sirius get bored and head upstairs, most likely to join James in the shower. Once he was gone she turned her attention back to her mother.
"Oh?"
"Petunia called today. Her and Vernon are going to have a baby! She's three months along!"
Lily had to suppress a snort at the mention of her sister. The two of them were best friends up until Lily had received her Hogwarts letter. Ever since then Petunia had shown her true colors. She had been nothing but a horse faced bitch. Petunia's husband Vernon was even worse. He looked like a purple whale and hated everything that wasn't considered 'normal'. Rose hated when her daughter's fought however so they kept it from her ears.
"Wow mum. Tell Petunia I said congratulations."
"Actually dear that's why I'm calling. I'm planning a shower for Petunia and Vernon. It wont be a regular baby shower because I want the men to be there as well. I was hoping you'd help me plan it."
Lily winced. There were a million things that she'd rather do than help plan her horrid sister's shower. Unfortunately she had gotten her stubbornness from her mother which meant there was little chance of getting out of it.
"Sure mum. How about we go to lunch at Friday's (A/N: Once again. I'm from the states so any of the places I mention may or may not be in England) over there by you on Thursday and start planning."
"Hmm. Thursday wont work. How about Friday?"
Lily winced again.
"Friday wont work for me. Remember Remus Lupin? Well he got a job at Hogwarts and he has to be there Saturday so James, Sirius and I are helping him pack on Friday."
Rose sighed. She wasn't as clueless as her daughter's thought she was. She was well aware of the animosity between her two flowers. She hoped that this baby may help the rift start to heal between the two.
"Well then how about next Monday then? How's that?"
"Sure mum. A week from today at 1PM."
Lily exchanged goodbyes with her mothers before hanging up the phone with a sigh.
'I wonder where my boys went.'
The emerald eyed witch headed up the stairs and into the master bedroom expecting to see her boys at the very least making out. When she walked in she was surprised to find James laying on his back with Sirius resting against his chest. James running his fingers through Sirius's locks while Sirius did the crossword puzzle in the latest daily prophet.
"Having fun?"
At the sound of Lily's voice the two black haired men looked up and smiled at the third member of their family.
"How's your mum?"
Lily groaned at the innocent reminder of the phone call.
"Mum and dad are fine. I'm screwed though. Petunia's pregnant and I got roped into helping plan the stupid shower."
James and Sirius winced.
"Yikes. That sucks Lils."
Lily nodded at her lover. Then she smirked internally, deciding to share her misery with her husband.
"That's not the only problem. The shower is going to be co-ed which means James your going to have to be there."
James groaned, Lily smiled sweetly, and Sirius bit back a chuckle.
"Okay now I'm frustrated. Anyone know of a way I can get rid of said frustration?"
Both men smirked before dragging the witch down on the bed with them. Both intent on helping her forget all about her frustration for the night.
TBC! Okay I am a friend of Britt's (the author). She is in the hospital recovering from another surgery. She had this chapter written in a notebook which I took home with me to type up and post for her. Any typing mistakes are mine as I am not the worlds greatest typist. Please leave her nice reviews. They will make her feel better.
