After dumping their belongings at Fleamont Manor, Harry and Heather Floo'ed to Gringotts. They suspected that they did not have long before Dumbledore returned to the castle and found out they were no longer there.

No sooner had they entered Griphook approached.

"Mr and Miss Potter how can we be of service today."

"We wish to make a withdrawal from the Potter Vault." Harry said bowing slightly to the Goblin.

"This way Mr and Miss Potter I will take you down." Griphook responded politely or as politely as a goblin would.

As Harry and Heather approached the door a sudden nervousness fell over the pair.

Heather pressed her palm on the door shaking slightly. The door opened and once again Harry and Heather took in just how rich they were.

As they approached the ornate box they could feel the power of the amulets radiating out of their container. Harry lifted the box showing it to Griphook so he could catalogue what they had taken.

"Would it be possible to shrink this so no one sees us leaving with it?" Heather asked Griphook.

Griphook nodded and Heather pocketed the box. Filling their money bags they left thanking Griphook for his time.

A quick stop into Flourish and Blotts Heather left with five books she thought would be helpful.

Harry had rolled his eyes at this but this was his sister through and through.

When they returned to the Manor Tilly was waiting and she looked close to tears.

"I could not get into Hogwarts."

Her words were enough to start her crying, more apologies barely tangible as she wept.

Heather hugged the small Elf and led to the sitting room where she sat and hugged the Elf letting her know they did not blame her at all.

Dobby who had followed them into the sitting room was looking sad too.

"Dobby could not repay Master and Mistress Dobby is also sorry."

It took a short while to console the two Elves but when they had calmed down Tilly promised to make all their favourite foods for dinner. Dobby left claiming he would make sure every inch of the house was cleaned thoroughly.

With the Elves gone Heather placed the box on their coffee table. The two looked at it for a short while before opening it once more. They started by removing the Rings and setting them next to the box.

"What do you think will happen when we take them out of the box."

"I have no idea maybe we will hear voices again? I think we are ready right?"

Heather's thoughts so full of doubt made Harry take her hand and squeeze it gently.

"I guess we won't know if we are ready until we try." Heather smiled at the simple but calming response.

Together Harry and Heather took a necklace. They did not react from the touch so they put them not knowing what else to do. The effect was instant; the Gryffindor symbol changed to the Potter crest.

The room filled with a low fog. The fog swirled until the twins were encased in it.

Within the fog they could see the outlines of people but they could not make out any features no matter how hard they tried.

They watched the figures form a circle around them still they could not make out their features.

When it looked the circle looked complete two figures stepped forward. It was a little unsettling seeing a featureless fog shadow gain features.

The two that walked forward now looked like a man and woman. They took seats opposite the Potters and smiled.

"So you two have been chosen as the next pair." The male said and it was clear it was more a statement than a question.

"We did not expect the next chosen pair to be our heir. I must say it is a pleasant surprise."

This time it was the woman who spoke her accent was heavy with old english dialect.

"You are Lord and Lady Gryffindor?" Heather asked hesitantly.

"Yes we are indeed though this has no relevance to why we are here." Lady Gryffindor responded, her voice instilling a clam in the twins.

"What did you mean we are the next chosen pair?" Harry asked slowly, trying to come to terms with the odd event taking place.

"To answer that we need to teach you some history." Godric said.

"In every time of great war or turmoil a pair is selected by magic itself. Those chosen would be the leaders of the light." Lady Gryffindor continued where Godric left off.

"The first called by Magic was Merlin in a time where the world was torn with war and hate. Not only did nations fight other nations but those same nations also fought the very existence of magic. Magic was not always hidden in the times before Merlin Magic and non Magic folk worked and lived harmoniously." Godric stopped and looked at his wife lovingly at this point before continuing.

"It was during Merlin's time Magic and non Magic folk split. non Magic folk started to fear the Wizards rising up and overthrowing the kingdoms. Merlin was the first to be named a Leader of Light. In his time he struggled to rebuild the trust between wizards and magic people. The task was long and lonely and in the end Merlin became rather ill from his struggles. Even still he succeeded in bringing peace with the help of the king at that time Arthur. Magic saw how much Merlin struggled and vowed that the next leaders would not have to enact change alone."

Harry and Heather listened intently to what they were being told, not quite sure how this affected them. While Godric spoke Lady Gryffindor would look adoringly into his eyes or nod in agreement to something he said. It was clear to Harry and Heather just how in love this pair was.

"Over the next few centuries anytime a large destructive force threatened the balance of the world a new leader and his partner would be chosen. We were the pair before you. In our time there was no single enemy causing chaos as is this time. We were called to defend against dark Creatures. These Creatures now reside in Azkaban guarding the prisoners but during our time they pillaged the earth no one quite knew where they came from but they came and we stopped them. In a desperate attempt not to be wiped fully from the earth we struck a deal with the remaining remnants. We did not wish to wipe out an entire species and so we set them to work. We wonder to this day if we did the right thing but they were certainly effective in guarding the prison."

Godric stopped here and he got a sad look on his face. Harry and Heather knew his heart was still plagued by the dead of his time; they gave him time to leave his thoughts.

After a few moments Lady Gyffindor took over.

"Now you have been chosen to represent the light. You have suffered so young. We can see that your bond is growing strong and fast. The bond is a gift given by Magic and it will help your Magical cores grow faster and bigger than those without bonds. In addition these necklaces will link you to the previous chosen pair that is how we stand before you now we are your guide to understanding the bond that has formed. While the bond is a gift and will help you in your quest it is dangerous to rely on it solely. For instance being separated from your bondmate for long periods of time can make you weak and defenceless. The last thing we will tell you today is that as the bond grows you will be able to go further. While the bond is maturing it is not trusting and will do anything to protect the bonded that is why you can manifest shields and go to the other in an instant."

"This is a lot to think about especially for ones so young we let you process what we have said so far. We will appear before you again. The bond strengthens with your love for each other as you become one in heart you will in soul."

With that the Gyffindors started to lose their features it only took a few seconds for the room to clear once again and Harry and Heather were alone once more.

Heather slumped on Harry's lap and let out a loud sigh. Harry put an arm round her and pulled her onto his lap stroking her hair.

"That was very interesting." Heather thought.

"So magic has chosen us to be the leaders in the fight against Voldemort? I guess that means the prophecy is really real." Harry added as he absent mindedly played with his sister's hair.

"I wonder if Godric can tell us what the prophecy meant by we will be bonded like no other?"

"I feel if anyone knows it will be them I wonder if they will come if asked or at a predetermined time." Harry and Heather's speculation was cut short when Tilly announced dinner was ready.

Sirius in dog form prowled the streets of Little Whinging. He knew Lily lived here; it was a good place to look for his godchildren.

He had hoped he would get a chance to see them before heading north but they were not there as far as he could tell. Feeling put out Sirius made his way to London he hoped he could find news and some food in Diagon Alley before heading north.

It was a long walk and Sirius could feel his legs shouting at him to stop but he was a man on a mission and nothing would stop him. Peter would die.

It was surprisingly easy to get into Diagon Alley all he had to do was wait for a magical family to go thorough, it being summer that did not take long.

He spent the next hour playing the poor neglected dog act to get food. He didn't get great food but after his time in Azkaban it was heavenly. Next he needed news it did not take long for him to snatch a discarded paper.

With a paper obtained he fled the busy Alley and found an empty derelict looking building.

There he transformed for the first time in some time he stretched his aching bones and started to read.

Dumbledore Irresponsible or too trusting?

This Headline made Sirius laugh. He quickly stopped one because the laugh hurt his throat and two he thought it made him sound a little manic. He started to read the article again.

As our readers know Albus Dumbledore fought for the right to make Harry and Heather Potter wards of Hogwarts.

Being wards of Hogwarts it was understood that Harry and Heather would not be leaving Hogwarts. I can tell you dear readers that Dumbledore has once again lost his control over the Potter twins. Eyewitnesses have confirmed that Harry and Heather were seen in Diagon Alley unaccompanied.

In fact this reporter can confirm Albus Dumbledore was in a meeting at the Ministry regarding escaped convict Sirius Black.

I ask again if Dumbledore trusted and gave the Potters too much free reign or is he just irresponsible and not keeping a good enough eye on his wards.

The Question now is where are the Potters hiding and how do they keep eluding the Hogwarts Headmaster? What will the Headmaster do when he finds them? Will he find them? This reporter promises to find out.

"So Harry and Heather do not trust Dumbledore either, how interesting but where would they be hiding. If they can hide from Dumbledore the place must be seriously warded."

Sirius was more than confused should he pursue Peter or find his Godchildren would they believe he was innocent if he did?

Sirius decided to check on Potter Manor on his way north if they were there he would try persuade them he was innocent.

It took many days to get up to Cambridge where Potter Manor was located. By the time he arrived he was feeling weak from low amounts of food and water he had managed to obtain.

The gates must have recognised his magic for they flung open making sure that the area was clear he transformed and walked up to the front door knocking hard.

Up in Fleamont Manor Tilly jumped and dropped a plate causing Heather and Harry to look at her with confusion.

"Are you alright Tilly, you never drop things?" Heather asked.

With a wave of her hand the plate was fixed and Tilly looked upon Harry and Heather.

"Tilly is being just fine but someone has managed to pass the wards at Potter Manor and is knocking on the door."

"Is it Dumbledore?" Harry asked quickly.

"No Master Harry it is not being Dumbledore the gates would not open for him since Master and Mistress are not home the gates should stay shut."

Back in Cambridge Sirius knocked once more when he got no reply he called out as best he could with his raspy voice. "Tilly."

Tilly jumped again but this time the plate was not dropped again.

"The guest at Potter house knows Tilly is the Potter house elf he is calling for Tilly. Should Tilly answer the call?"

"Dobby." Harry called.

Dobby popped into the room quickly.

"Dobby go with Tilly to Potter Manor and find out who our guest is. If they are undesirable send them away. If you cannot decide, come back and ask us." Heather ordered.

Dobby and Tilly both disapperated leaving Harry and Heather feeling nervous had they been found?

In Cambridge Sirius was just about to leave when Tilly and Dobby popped into existence.

Tilly gasped and turned to Dobby

"Dobby please be telling Master Harry and Mistress Heather Master Sirius is here."

Dobby left and Tilly looked at Sirius's matted clothes and skinny figure.

"Master Sirius has returned to Potter Manor."

"I knew you would never abandon the Potter line Tilly. Such a loyal Elf. Did I hear you send that other Elf to Harry and Heather?"

Sirius's voice was full of respect for the Elf and disbelief that he may have found his godchildren.

"Tilly is sending Dobby to the young Master and Mistress yes."

Before anything else could be said Dobby reappeared.

"Dobby is being told to transport Mr Black to the other location. Dobby is not allowed to say where incase you are being followed. You should be on the access list now please come with Dobby."

Sirius walked up to Dobby and took his hand. Dobby smiled and disappeared and reappeared in Fleamont's sitting room. Tilly had come back and stood next to the sofa looking at Sirius.

"I thought you were in Azkaban Mr Black?" Heather asked timidly.

Sirius looked round before he realised she was talking to him.

"Please it's Sirius to you two. I was in Azkaban yes for a crime I did not commit please I beg of you to believe me."

"How did you break out of Azkaban?" Harry asked.

"I am an Animagi. I can become a dog. When they brought me food I transformed and fled."

"We do not know why you were in jail so we cannot fully trust you are innocent would you tell us your story?" Heather asked cautiously

Over the next forty minutes Sirius told his tale hoping that they would trust him. Harry and Heather did not interrupt and listened when he had finished something whinin them told them he was speaking the truth.

"We believe you Sirius. We already knew you were not the secret keeper. Though we gave that information to the Ministry nothing came of it." Harry said.

Sirius looked like a huge weight had been lifted off of his shoulders he moved toward the Potters and they all hugged albeit a rather awkward hug that was very short.

"Thank you. It would seem like you have a tale to tell too. Giving Dumbledore the slip like you did."

"How about you take a shower and see if any clothes in the manor fit you. When you come down we can eat and we will tell you our story." Heather said with kindness showing in her face.

"A great plan it has been too long since I had a proper shower." Dobby appeared at that moment and led Sirius up the stairs.

Over the next couple of weeks, Harry and Heather spent almost all their time with their godfather. They told him all about life in Privet Drive and about Dumbledore's constant need to control them. As the holidays came to an end, Harry and Heather became more nervous to return. Both knew Dumbledore would not be impressed; they managed to escape again.

When asked by Sirius just how they managed to escape they recounted Priscilla's information.

"Well first we set a trap for the House Elf following us. She was the head Elf for Hogwarts and Dumbledore told her to watch us. She informed us that Dumbledore had warded Hogwarts against all Elf magic. Apparently he had to give each Hogwarts elf permission to use magic within the wards."

Sirius, by the time the twins had finished talking, was rubbing his neck lightly not for the first time since moving in with Harry and Heather.

"Can you please not swap who talks mid sentence? It's a little unnerving and i don't think my neck can take much more."

"Sorry we do it without thinking." Heather said apologetically as she led into Harry.

"Since I moved in here with you two I can't help notice just how close you two are" As Sirius said this his expression was unreadable. Harry and Heather knew this was intentional and it worried them to know how he would react if they told him the truth.

"How much should we tell him?" It was Heather who sent her thoughts first and Harry could feel her apprehension.

"This man was Dad's best friend. If we can't trust him, I don't know who we can really." Harry had hoped Sirius would not question their closeness so soon so they could discuss together what to tell him. Somehow the conversation never came up.

"I'm glad you're sitting down Sirius because we are going to tell you our biggest secret." It had been some time before Harry had responded and his seriousness had Sirius on guard.

"Me and Harry, well we're bonded. We don't know why us but we believe the bond became stronger when Harry placed himself in the way of a killing curse meant for me."

"There is more you're not telling me though?" Sirius asked looking at the pair laying together on the couch.

Harry first told Sirius what Godric had told them, what he could remember fully at least. As soon as he finished and without missing a beat Heather told Sirius what the hat had told them about their bond.

"So you have been listening to this hat and acting more intimate with each other?" Sirius looked confused but there was something else under the confusion, something neither Harry or Heather could ascertain.

For a short while no one spoke while Sirius processed the information he had heard. He stood up and just before he left the twins could see a look of something they did not like. It very much looked like disgust.

Sirius leaving like he did upset Harry and Heather; they had seen the disgust in many of the Hogwarts students but they had not expected to see it in someone they hoped would care for them.

Sirius was unsure what to think. He knew he was going to say something he would regret and left. He apparated to his ancestral home. Now he was here he remembered just how much he hated the place.

Sirius, without thinking, walked into the drawing room. He didn't at first know what had drawn him to this room until a large tapestry caught his eyes. As he looked over the many names and few scorch marks Sirius realised why the Potters relationship bothered him.

Over the next few hours, memories Sirius had suppressed flooded back to him. His mother talking about perfect pure blood matches made him feel queasy thinking about it. Over the course of hundreds of years he could see cousins marrying and families inbreeding they were all here on the tapestry. But the thought of Harry and Heather doing this was something he was struggling with. For the first time since his break out of Azkaban Sirius was desperately considering drowning his thoughts in alcohol.

Sirius found his way to the kitchen and after pouring a drink he sat at his table. For the next few minutes he sat staring at his drink. He was unsure why he didn't drink it and was not surprised his thoughts kept going back to his godchildren.

Sometime later he was woken by the sound of a shrill crack. He looked around in confusion before snapping.

"Kreacher get lost. I'm not in the mood to deal with you." To Sirius' surprise he did not hear any verbal abuse about being a blood traitor this shocked him and he looked round. Stood by his side was a small House Elf with large tennis ball green eyes.

"Master and Mistress are most sad right now and I has come to take you back. I is not wanting Master and Mistress to be sad. You may not agree but you is their godfather, you is needing to stand by them."

Sirius looked at Dobby thoroughly confused; he had never heard a House Elf speak to him this way. Before Sirius could say anything Dobby had grabbed his arm and apperated away.

Back in Fleamont manor Harry had taken Heather to bed. She seemed to be taking Sirius' leave very poorly and was struggling to calm down. Neither heard Dobby leave or come back but what they did hear was their bedroom door opening.

When Sirius saw Heather crying on the bed, Harry holding her trying to comfort her he felt a wave of guilt course through him. He moved closer to the bed but one look from Harry stopped him.

"Harry, Heather I'm sorry I walked out the way I did. I have some personal issues regarding family relationships. I have never seen siblings act like you either and I guess it shocked me. Dobby is right though, right now you need a guardian you can trust. I want to be there if you will let me. I'm not saying I will be comfortable with it right away but I will try."

Harry and Heather looked at each other. Heather nodded to Harry and then moved to hug Sirius. Sirius knowing how he had hurt her held her close silently apologising.

"I know it won't make up for my actions but I have a plan to make you feel more comfortable at Hogwarts."