Disclaimer: I own only the plot, Madison, Hope, Amy, Frosty… and basically any other characters that make no sense.

A/N: I'm bored… that would explain this chapter … oh yes, I got a new computer too! I'm so happy. Now that I have it, I'll probably be writing more because this one doesn't piss me off like the old ones.

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Harry rolled over on his back lazily. That was some dream he had had. He dreamt his mother and Madison were standing side by side. They looked identical (with the exception of Madison's black hair) right down to their smiles. They pulled small boxes out from behind their backs and opened them at the same time. Inside Madison's was a small version of Amy Schmutz, about the size of a chess piece. Inside his mothers box was a small, shiny blue stone with an intricately carved silver band around it. When the miniature Amy saw it, she began to scream hysterically. Lily then picked up the stone and lay it in Madison's palm. If the mini Amy was scared, it was nothing compared to how she was now. She ran to the stone, kicked it, then ran to the other end of Madison's palm. His mother looked happily at the scared little being, leaned over, and with a quick breath, blew her right off Madison's palm. Madison and Lily were laughing when Harry woke up.

Harry glanced over at Madison. She was still silently snoozing. He then sat up in his bed, wondering what time it was. Then it struck him, it was Christmas. He looked over by a chair in the corner and saw a good sized pile of gifts the owls must have brought in last night. Harry reached over and poked Madison.

She didn't move.

Harry poked again, with a little more force this time.

Madison stirred slightly and grumbled. She turned over off her stomach and looked at Harry with mild disgust.

"wha you wat?" she slurred sleepily.

Harry leaned over and whispered, "Merry Christmas."

At this, Madison sat up, much more perky now. Harry crawled across the bed toward the pile, Madison right behind him. They sat down next to each other in front of the gifts. Madison leaned over, grabbed one and tossed it over to Harry.

"You first" She said merrily with a smile.

Harry opened the note that was attached to the parcel first.

Dear Harry,

We made this for you. God only knows how those ruddy Muggles are treating you. Merry Christmas to you dear.

~Arthur and Molly Weasley.

Harry shredded the parcel paper apart and saw his brand new, dark green sweater with an enormous H on the front. Wrapped up inside it was a batch of homemade cookies. Harry smiled as he threw on the sweater and shoved an entire cookie in his mouth. Madison was laughing hysterically at the site of her brother in that sweater.

"Nice sweater." she managed to say through her laughter. Madison opened the note on her nearest gift. It, too, was from the Weasleys. Madison carefully opened the package. Inside was a black sweater with an enormous M stitched on the front in red material. It was actually fairly nice looking, except when Mrs. Weasley was making the sweater, she ran out of red thread. The right leg of the M was about three (noticeable) inches shorter than the left leg. It was grossly lopsided, but Madison didn't seem to mind. Harry roared with laughter.

"I love it!" She said lovingly with laughter as she put it on.

Harry opened the rest of his gifts. He made out pretty well too. Ron himself had sent a couple of Fred and George's "pranks in progress". He said they were still working out some of the bugs, but to go ahead and try them on the Muggles. Hermione, of course, sent more sugar-free candy with a general Christmas card. He was most surprised to see Cho had sent something. He opened the note attached.

Harry,

I hope you're having a good holiday. I'm not quite sure what you're into, but I thought this would be nice.

Love Always,

Cho Chang

Inside the parcel was a picture of the two of them at the Yule Ball. Wherever Cho had gotten the picture, he didn't know. He was looking at the two smiling, waving people when Madison leaned over to him.

"Tap it with your wand and say 'Cho'" She whispered to him. Harry did as he was told. When he did, the picture began to play "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing"; their first dance. Harry sat it down next to him and let it play.

Madison did pretty well herself too. Oliver's gift had probably required two or three owls. It was a large pink box with a four-page letter, candy, flower petals and a beautiful silver and red necklace inside. When Madison saw the necklace, she squealed.

"It's a thinking-of-you necklace." She said at Harry's confused look. "When the person who sent it to you is thinking about you, it glows bright, fiery red. Any other time, it's just a ruby. I've always wanted one of these."

The moment she put it on, the necklace beamed red. Madison looked down and smiled blissfully at it. Harry shook his head. 'Wood really has let himself go' he thought to himself. Cho had sent her tons of hair goop that even Madison didn't know what any of it was supposed to do. Madison was most upset over a small parcel that had come. It was from the Harpers. They had sent her dozens of pictures of all of them together and pleas for her to come home. She shoved them back into the envelope forcefully slid them under the bed.

"Hey, Harry, there's one behind the chair you forgot." Madison said, absently holding her necklace. Harry reached back and grabbed the package. The scribbled note on top told Harry it was from Sirius.

Dear Madison and Harry;

This is for you. It used to belong to me when I was younger. It helped your father and I escape some very difficult situations. I want both of you to hold onto it. Treat it with good care, and it will do the same for you.

With Love,

Sirius.

Harry handed the note to Madison, which she wouldn't take. Harry looked at her curiously. "What's the matter?"

She shook her head in a way that told him she'd tell him later. Harry shrugged and opened the small box. Inside was a stone. The very same stone from his dream. He looked at Madison as for some explanation as to what it was, but she looked just as befuddled as he was. Harry gave it one last look before shoving it back into the tiny box.

"Are you afraid?" asked Harry suddenly, looking at Madison. "Of Sirius, I mean."

Madison looked hesitantly at Harry then brushed her hair behind her ears.

"Yes and no." She finally answered. "Harry, the Harpers knew about him. They knew how he was our Godfather." Madison paused momentarily to get up and sit on the bed. "In the case that I would somehow find out about the Potters or if Sirius tried to come and get me, they tried to make sure I stayed far away from him. They told me all these horror stories about how he would kill innocent children just for whimpering at night. They told me about his mass murders of dozens of people at a time with a single curse. They told me he was prejudice against Americans just for insurance. I knew none of them were true, but after years of having these lies pounded into your head, the line between fact and fiction becomes very thin. You can't help but be terrified of him after everything they told you. I am very aware that he is innocent and all the rumors are false, but there's still the child in me that shrieks every time it hears the name."

Madison looked out the window at the rising sun.

"Believe me, Harry. I try to get over it. It's difficult, but I'm trying."

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Even this years Christmas with the Dursleys wasn't bad. They had actually received decent gifts. Harry had gotten some new Muggle clothes that actually fit him properly. Madison got new clothes as well as new tires for her car.

Later that afternoon, Harry stepped out onto the front door step to look around at all the new snow when he saw his hairy, black godfather sitting near the mailbox. He fingered it towards him and Sirius obeyed.

"It's good to see you again." Harry said quietly, but happily, as he pet the dog on the head. "I talked to Madison this morning about you. Turns out, she's still terrified of you, but it's only because of things her family in America told her. She's trying though. She'll just have to get used to you." Harry paused for a moment, then remembered the blue stone. "Thanks for the gift, but we have no idea what it does."

Harry could have sworn Sirius was smiling under all that black fur. His moment with Sirius was caught sort.

"Oh, Harry, there you are." said Madison as she opened the door, accidentally hitting Harry in the butt. "I've been looking all over for you. Dudley wants you to help him set up his new XBOX."

"Great." Harry grumbled as he got to his feet. "See you." he whispered silently to Sirius.

Madison watched Harry walk into the house, then turned and saw the dog. She sat down and began to pet him.

"Hey there." she said to Sirius. "You lost too? I'm so lost I could scream. I don't know where I belong. The Harpers want me with them. The Dursley's don't want me, but hell, they don't even want Harry. Harry doesn't want me to leave. Our Godfather wants us though. My hands are so full trying keeping him out of trouble. It's so hard too, trying to protect a man you're terrified of. Don't get me wrong, I'd still love to meet him. He was such good friends with my parents. I know everything that was said about him was a lie, but I still can't help but be nervous."

Madison looked down into the dog's eyes comfortingly with a smile with her hair draped down on him.

"Too bad you can't understand me." She stood up and gave Sirius one last look. "Good luck to you."

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A/N: Welp, that's it for the vacation. Next chapter, they're back at school. See the review button anywhere perhaps? . . . Hint hint . . .