"Amy, we are back!"
Amy looked up from the magazine she was reading to see Sirius and Harry standing in the doorway of her loungeroom. Except it wasn't the Sirius and Harry she was used to seeing. Instead there stood an 80-year-old woman leaning on a walking cane, with a 30-year-old man standing next to her.
"I take it the disguises worked?" Amy asked, trying hold back her laughter at seeing the pair again.
"Do you how hard it is pretending to be an elderly woman all day? It's bloody difficult, I almost gave it away a couple of times. Luckily the Muggles didn't pick up on anything." Sirius sighed, as he walked over and sat down on the chair next to Amy.
"What about you Harry? Did you have a good day out?" Amy questioned, still holding back her laughter.
"I had so much fun. I really enjoyed going out and getting to sightsee around London without having to worry about everyone staring at me or trying to kill me. I still feel weird though, this was a lot harder than the time Ron and I had to pose as Crabbe and Goyle," Harry answered, as he sat down opposite Amy and Sirius.
"I'm glad you boys had fun, even if you had to disguise yourselves. I still think it would have been easier just to take a couple of people as bodyguards with you," said Amy.
"Yeah, but then I wouldn't have been able to look at any houses to buy with Harry. I would have had to sneak him out on another weekend as well. This way we got everything out of the way today," Sirius replied.
"It was also nice to visit my parent's graves without everyone else around. I could take much time as I wanted without having anyone watching me or wanting me to talk about the night, I lost them," Harry added.
"I think that it was good for both of us Harry. I feel like I got the opportunity to tell them what I never had the chance to say when I was alive," Sirius agreed.
Amy was so happy for both Sirius and Harry, maybe this might help Sirius get some closure. He was always going to miss his best friends, but with time hopefully he would realise that it was ok for him to be happy and to keep moving on with his life.
"What about the houses? Did you find any that you really like?" Amy asked.
Sirius and Harry's eyes both lit up at the mention of a new house.
"We have narrowed it down to two houses that we both really like. They are both located inside the wizarding section of Highgate Wood. There is plenty of forest around,with no neighbours close by and plenty of room for Buckbeak to fly. If you are feeling up to it, I want you to come with us tomorrow and help decide which one is best for us all. The goblins at Gringotts will handle everything else, I just have to let them know which house we want. Once it's all gone through, I can set up all the wards and we can move in straight away," Sirius rambled excitedly.
"That's fantastic news! Harry are you sure you are still ok with me moving in with you and Sirius? I know everything is happening very fast. I don't want you to feel pressured into this, if you just want it to be just you and Sirius for a bit, you can tell us that, "Amy queried. She was still trying to find a balance between being with Sirius but not intruding on his relationship with Harry.
Harry grinned at Amy, "I don't mind at all. I like seeing Sirius happy and ever since he met you, he has been the happiest I've ever seen him. After seeing my parents graves today, I felt sad that I will never get to really know them, but I felt better knowing that I have both of you on my side. While I'll never forgot Mum and Dad, it would be nice having a family again."
"A weird unconventional one, but yes you are right Harry, it would make us a family," Sirius added.
"That's all I've ever wanted, a proper family of my own. The Dursley's may have been related to me, but I was never really family to them," Harry said, softly.
"You don't have to worry about them now Harry. Amy and I will always take care of you," Sirius assured Harry. "I'd walk over and hug you right now, but I still feel weird."
Amy and Harry both laughed at Sirius.
"It should start to fade any minute now. I hope," Sirius added, afraid that maybe he messed up the potion and that he would be stuck looking like a grandmother for the rest of his life.
The sat in silence for a few moments before Sirius finally broke it, "Speaking of family, how did your phone call with your Mother go this morning Amy?"
"It was good, all our plans for Christmas are in place," Amy answered.
"When do you leave?" Harry questioned.
"I spend the two weeks before Christmas over there and fly back home on the 22nd of December. Mum has invited anyone who wants to join me, to fly over as well. I think she wants to meet more of my friends than just Carissa and Kingsley," Amy explained.
"I'd love to meet your Mum; we can all go over as one big group. It's going to be so much fun," Sirius said excitedly.
"You're not worried about it being dangerous?" Amy queried.
"Not if we plan it properly. It would take a lot of organising, but it could be done, Sirius replied.
"Dumbledore won't approve of it,"argued Amy.
"Since when has that ever stopped me," Sirius retorted.
"Harry, please don't turn out like your Godfather. Honestly, I swear he thrives on trying to give me heart failure," Amy said.
"Come on Amy, live a little. After all, what's life without a little risk?" goaded Sirius.
"A peaceful, relaxing one," muttered Amy.
"Now, now don't be like that. Do you honestly think I'd put Harry or any other Order member in danger if I didn't have to? I don't think so," Sirius responded.
"Your not worried that other Order members who don't go, will think it is insensitive leaving to go on holiday when we are at war?" Amy asked in disbelief.
"Amy, the Death Eaters could plan attacks at any time. This isn't going to end overnight and we can't stop living our lives just because something bad may happen while we aren't here. We are wizards Amy; we can travel between countries quicker than Muggles can. Plus, you deserve this, Harry deserves this, I deserve this. Let us enjoy a little time away together while we can," Sirius argued.
"I guess you are right. We can't hide away for ever and we can make it as safe as possible for everyone," Amy replied.
Sirius was about to reply but suddenly he felt his body starting to change back. "Thank Merlin! Let's never do that again Harry,"
"I never want to see another bottle of Polyjuice Potion in my life," agreed Harry.
"Harry now we are back to normal. Do you mind if Amy and I talk alone for one moment? It's to do with Order business and we can't tell you because it might endanger our chances of defeating Voldemort." Sirius said, looking at Harry apologetically.
Harry nodded, "I understand. Thank you for being honest with me and why I can't know Sirius. I hate it when people hide things from me, that I need to know just because they think I need to be protected. If there's a chance I'd let Voldemort find out,then I'd rather not know. I'll just go in the kitchen and read while you talk."
"There is tea and biscuits there Harry, just help yourself," Amy added.
Once Harry left the room Sirius blurted out the question he had been holding onto since he arrived back in Amy's house, "Did Carissa talk to Snape today?"
"Yes, she did. I haven't spoken to her yet, but she did send me a text saying that it appeared to be going well,"answered Amy.
"I still can't believe everyone voted to tell him about the Horcruxes," grumbled Sirius.
"Sirius, we have been over this a million times. Regulus has given me the ok to say that Snape is on our side, "Amy sighed.
"I know he did Amy, but I just can't bring myself to trust Snape. I'm just waiting for the day he turns around and reveals his true colours,"explained Sirius.
"I understand why you can't trust him, but you need to believe me Sirius. I wouldn't have told you if I thought it was a bad idea. I know he hates you, but I think even he could ignore that to work with us to destroy Voldemort for good. With Voldemort gone, Snape becomes a free man and can go wherever the hell he wants in the world. Teaching is not what he wants to do, he is only at Hogwarts because he is being forced to stay there," Amy pointed out.
"Fine, I'll leave it for now. I've had such a good day today; I don't want to ruin it by arguing over that git again," Sirius sighed.
"Good, because I've got plans for us tonight and I don't want you being grumpy all night," Amy said, grinning at Sirius.
"What did you have in mind?" asked Sirius.
"Well, I thought since we are celebrating becoming a family. How about a family movie night? I have some popcorn here and we can order pizza for dinner," explained Amy.
"That sounds like fun. I'm sure Harry will enjoy it too," Sirius replied.
"I hope so," said Amy worriedly, as both of them stood up to go and find Harry.
"Amy, I just want you to know that I do appreciate everything you do for Harry and me. I know I'm not the easiest to live with, and everything has happened quicker than what either of us thought it would, but I wouldn't change it for anything. I love you Amy." Sirius said, pulling Amy towards him, so he could hug her tightly.
"Love you too, Sirius,"