It had been three days since word had reached them that Ginny and her daughter had been killed. They were still no closer to knowing where the dark lord was but they knew they had time. Even if Ron got pregnant right away it would be a year before the ritual could be performed, even if it was a son.

Severus stood watching his husband at the window. Harry had been silent for days now. Even Sirius could not get him to open up. "Harry?"

Harry turned to look at his husband. "Hi Sev."

Severus walked over to him and handed him a letter. "This came in the mail for us this morning. I thought you would like to see it."

Harry looked at the envelope and smiled. "It's from Remus; I'd know his writing any where. I haven't heard from him since we told him that Sirius was alive."

Severus nodded. "You know with the wards information isn't easy to get in and out. I'm sure he wrote as soon as the news of his old friend had sunk in."

Harry opened the letter but it was something else that made him gasp. "A photo! He sent us a photo of Luna."

Severus smiled as he looked over his husband's shoulder at the picture. "She grows more beautiful every day doesn't she"

Harry felt tears run down his cheeks as he traced her face with his index finger. "I miss her so much. I know it is good we have more time, but I want to be back with her."

Severus took his husband against his chest. "I know. And if it is safe we can see about sending you home for a while. If we have more time, you could be spared."

Harry shook his head. "No. I love her and I want her but I swore I'd return to her when the world was safe for her, and I intend to keep that promise to Luna."

Severus was amazed at his husband. "Read the letter. Perhaps Remus can make you feel a bit closer to her."

Harry read the letter. "She smiled for the first time but he assures me only when he shows a picture of us. They tell her about us every night. She's happy and healthy."

Severus knew the words were meant to be a comfort to Harry and him but it hurt both to see her growing without them. "It'll be over and you'll have her soon."

Harry nodded and turned back to the letter. "Remus can't believe Sirius is alive. He is so happy to have his old best friend back. He has enclosed a letter for Sirius."

Severus took the second letter. "I am sure the mutt would be happy for the letter and to see the photo as well. Sirius will have missed Remus just as much."

"That I did indeed." Sirius' barking voice came from behind them as he entered into the sitting room.

Harry handed him the photo of Luna. "Remus finally responded to the news of your resssurection. He has sent us a letter for you and a photo of my daughter."

Sirius smiled at the baby. "She is quite the beauty even if she does look a lot like her sire." Sirius said laughing at the frown that appeared on Severus' face.

"We'll see what your children look like if you can ever convince any poor human being to carry your children for you."Severus snarled at him.

Sirius ignored that and opened his own letter. He was laughing and crying at the end. "He reminded me of our marauder days. I can't wait to see him again."

Harry noticed a photo and saw that it was his own goddaughter looking up at him. "He sent you a photo of baby Lily I see? I'm happy to see she is growing."

Sirius laughed. "Remus told me to tell you she is already showing the Malfoy stubborn streak but she is healthy and strong. She misses her godfathers a lot though."

Harry felt another pang at the thought of not only his daughter but Lily, Gideon and Harry. "I almost forgot we weren't the only ones away from our babies."

Severus squeezed his shoulder. "Don't worry; no one blames you for that. Luna is the only baby without either of her parents. It is harder for you."

Harry shook his head. "It will be just as hard for Bill and Lucius. I hope they receive word and photos from home soon."

Severus smiled. "They did. You weren't at breakfast this morning but all three of us received owls from Romania. I'm sure they are looking at their own photos."

Sur enough when Harry was convinced to join the others for dinner that night he was given a chance to see photos of his godson and goddaughter as well as a picture of baby Gideon which had been sent by Charlie and Rodger for them all to see. The babies all seemed to be safe and thriving but missing their daddies right now. It brought a bit of much missed cheer to their dinner that night to be distracted from thoughts of war with news from home and of their children.

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Harry was walking in the gardens later that evening when he saw his godfather off in the distance and he could tell before he had even drawn to close that Sirius was crying. He would have drawn away to give him some time but Sirius had heard and turned around. He motioned for Harry to join him.

Sirius had the letter in hand. "I'm sorry. I'm not sure why this upset me so much but it reminds me so badly of all we have lost in this war. Your father for starters."

Harry put a hand on his arm. "I know how hard it must be. I know Remus when he thought you were dead was suffering from having lost all of the marauders."

Sirius felt a slight snarl. "Not all. Peter is still out there and alive though I have no idea if he is on Voldemort's pay roll or if he is on Dumbledore's."

Harry had wondered the same thing for a long time now. "Peter was never a true marauder. There were three true marauders and now we have two of you back."

Sirius smiled slightly at that. "And the next generations have begun. Well next two. Remus and James have you and Lily. And you now have your little Luna."

Harry's eyes glazed over a moment at the mention of his precious baby girl. "Severus was just joking. You'll find happiness one day and have children as well."

Sirius shook his head. "I had once hoped when the war was over that I might but I don't think that I could go through with all of that again."



Harry was shocked. He had never thought Sirius had been married or had been with a woman to get pregnant. "You had a child before? Why didn't you tell me?"

Sirius sighed. "Harry there is something all of the marauders had in common and that was that none of us were interested in girls. Well James but he was bi."

Harry was shocked. He knew about Remus of course but Sirius had been a playboy, and his dad being bi was news. "I never knew. Remus never told me this."

Sirius nodded. "Your father and I were lovers like Remus and Lucius. He loved Lily like Lucius loved Narcissa, as a sister. He married out of family obligation."

Harry had grown up on the stories of his parents love. "How? I mean both you and Remus have told me about their famous love story."

Sirius hated to admit Harry was right. "We wanted you to have a good memory of their marriage. I was involved with your father right up until you were born."

Harry was having trouble dealing with all of this. "What happened when I was born? I mean did you feel guilty or something about me?"

Sirius sucked in a breath "I was pregnant at the same time as your mother. I was on a mission for Albus when I went into labour. I was told that the baby died."

Harry felt such a pang for his godfather. "You lost your child with my father around the same time I was born? I'm surprised you even wanted to be around me."

Sirius hugged him. "You healed me cub. By becoming your godfather and being made a part of your life by Lily, I was able to be the dad I had wanted to be."

Something Sirius had said had hit Harry. "You said you were told the baby was dead. Why does it sound like you might not believe that?"

"I trusted Albus even though I never saw the baby. I lost a lot of blood and was out for days. Then when I found out the truth years later about Albus..."

"You wondered if he had told you the truth or had taken your baby from you." Harry finished off for his godfather.

Sirius nodded. "I have been thinking about it for years. I keep looking at you and wondering what my own child would look like, even if it was a girl or boy."

Harry felt so bad for him. "You never even knew if it was a boy or a girl?"

Sirius shook his head. "I am a part veela, like you. It is way further back in the line but many pure bloods have it in them. But because James was full human I had problems detecting if it was a boy or girl. Because of the war I never had an ulrtasound to find out."

Harry wanted to be able to do something for him."Is there some way that we could find out if your child is alive and where they are if it is alive?"

Sirius nodded. "There is a ritual that can be done with a potion I know your husband can make. I have just been scared to find out the truth."

Harry wasn't sure why. "Why? Do you think that your child would not be happy to know you were his or her father?"

Sirius sighed. "How happy do you think any of the Weasleys would be if they found out they were the one that Albus sired?"

Harry knew he had a point. "But this is different. You have not intentionally lied to your child. They were taken from you. And you're a dad to be proud of."

Sirius felt a small smile. "Do you think you could help me convince your husband to brew the potion necessary for me to find out if the baby is alive and where?"

Harry nodded and led his godfather into the house. He knew Severus wouldn't deny him any request. Even if he protested a bit he'd remind Severus of their own daughter and he knew his husband would do what was right. He hoped he had been correct in what he told Sirius. He hoped the child if alive would be happy.