"Conflicted interests" is one way you could describe Sirius Black and Millie White's relationship. At best, there's one-sided small talk. At worst, it's all-out war. But when Sirius manages to convince Millie into one of his hare-brained schemes, the coming clash will ensure that seventh year at Hogwarts won't be what either of them expected.

UNDERGOING MAJOR EDITING: Chapter 3 Edited Beta'd by PaulaTheProkaryote @HPFT When the Four Founders of Hogwarts choose you to save the world from impending doom, you know it ain't gonna be a normal year...

What if Sirius Black had a family before he left for Azkaban? What if he had a wife and a son? What if they were a well-bound happy family?

Rivalry with the Gryffindors has always been standard for Melanie Hastings. But friendships can form in unlikely circumstances; in a sudden whirlwind of competition, mischief, and secrets, she must learn to face the challenges of growing up as the increasing threat of Voldemort looms on the horizon. (Sirius/OC)