Title: Needing You Always
Written By: Landell
Disclaimer: The characters of this story are not mine. All characters belong to J. K. Rowling and the Harry Potter Series.
~This is my second story. I hope that you like it. I think this one is better than the first. Read it and Read: Destined to Love and tell me what you think. I love to hear from readers. Thanks a bunch!!!~
Chapter 3: Letters of Endearment
"Dear Harry:
It is really great news to hear that you are staying with the Weasleys. I know that Arthur and Molly will take great care of you. However, being with the Weasleys this summer means a lot more than just getting away from the Dursleys and staying with Ron. You'll have a chance to see me as well. I'll have a surprise for you when you get there. Make sure that you and Ron (Hermione too if she's there and anyone else you see fit) are out side by the hedge at around dark. I hope that you like it. I'll see you soon and congratulations once again on graduating second in year. I'm proud of you.
I'll see you soon, Harry
Sirius
P.S. – The birthday cake was not from me but was from a friend. I can't tell you now because that would ruin the surprise."
Sirius sighed as he looked down at the letter. He hated writing letters. His hand writing was atrocious and his spelling stunk.
"Ahem." Came a soft voice from the sitting room.
Sirius turned his attention away from the letter. His jaw dropped as he stared at Remus.
"Remus. You look so sexy!" Sirius said as he strode over to him.
Remus was now wearing a pair of jean overalls and nothing else as far as the eye could see. He had one strap buttoned, leaving his muscular chest mostly exposed. His long golden, brown hair (which was slightly streaked with silver) was pulled back into a tight pony-tail.
Sirius could hardly keep control of himself. He began to kiss and nibble on Remus' neck.
"God, you're almost as sexy and beautiful now like this as when you are naked." Sirius murmured between kisses. "Almost."
Remus let out a growl as Sirius continued for a few minutes before Remus finally pushed away. Sirius looked like he had been shot by a curse.
"I have to go de-gnome the garden." Remus said as he lifted up Sirius chin so that he could look into Sirius' eyes. "Finish your letters then come out and help me. When we're done we can go for a walk."
Sirius nodded and quickly ran back to the table. Remus began to laugh and Sirius could still hear him laughing as Remus went outside to the garden.
Sirius turned his attention back to the letters. He had finished the letter to Harry but he still needed to write to Molly and Arthur.
"Dear Molly and Arthur:
Harry has just written me and I have spoken to Dumbledore and they have both said that Harry is staying with you this summer. I, once again, thank you for your kindness towards not only Harry but towards myself as well. I know that your house- hold can be rather packed during the summer vacation and I appreciate that you would still take Harry in. Thank you. That means so much to me and I know that would mean a lot to Lily and James as well.
I also wanted to let you know that I have found a place very near by your own home. Remus Lupin and I are staying in a cottage in the woods through your back hedge and at the bottom of the hill. I would very much like to have Harry, as well as Ron and anyone else, stay a few nights here and give yourselves a rest.
I told Harry, in my reply to his letter, that I would meet him at the back hedge with a surprise for him. If you don't mind, I ask that you keep what I am about to tell you secret. I am sure that you will recall that Remus and I have been together for a long time and we would like to make this known to Harry when we visit. I am hoping that he will understand as accept us but I can't let this lie live on any longer.
Remus and I will be at the back hedge at around dusk on the eve that Harry arrives. I hope that this is no inconvenience. Please, reply if there are any problems. Thank you so much, once again, from the bottom of my heart. I don't know what I would do without friends such as you.
Sincerely Yours:
Sirius Black"
Sirius smiled confidently to himself. They would do what he asked. They would understand and Harry; Harry would understand and accept his relationship with Remus.
Sirius then sealed the two letters into envelopes. He stood and turned to the kitchen window and threw it open. The sun was shining brightly and there was a slight breeze. He stood there, letting the sun light warm his face. Then, he gave a great whistle. He waited, looking towards the open sky.
It didn't take long for two birds to come hurtling towards him. One was a beautiful golden eagle. It's wing span was as large as Sirius was tall. It's feathers were shining brightly in the sun. It almost hurt Sirius' eyes to look upon it.
The other bird was an owl. A brown and white owl. It was amazing that the owl was able to keep up with the eagle, for the owl was no bigger than Sirius' hand.
Both birds landed on the table (it's a sturdy oak table so don't worry. It can support the eagle.) in the middle of the kitchen after Sirius had moved out of the window. The eagle was barely able to fit into the small room.
"Pig! Stop that!" Sirius yelled as the tiny owl circled around his head. With cat like reflexes, Sirius reached out and took hold of the little menace.
Quickly, he tied on the Weasleys' letter to the short leg that was now out stretched to him.
"Listen
here, you knit-wit." Sirius said, looking deep into the owl's hazel colored
eyes. "You take this letter to Molly or
Arthur. Not Ron! Do you understand? Not Ron.
Take this to Mr. and Mrs. Weasley."
The little owl nodded its head
and gave Sirius a little nibble on his finger.
Sirius felt as though the animal was giving an apology.
"Thank you." Sirius said as he released Pig from his grip. "You're a good little owl, Pig."
With that comment swelling the little owl's head, Pig zoomed around the room once and then flew out the window.
"Git." Sirius said with a smirk when he was sure that Pig was out of ear shot.
The eagle nodded her head wildly in agreement of Sirius.
Sirius nearly doubled over in laughter at the sight of this. It took him several minutes to regain control of himself again.
"Athena, I need you to take this to Harry Potter. He lives on number Four Privet Drive with some muggles." Sirius said as he tied on the letter. "But you can't deliver this until after midnight. I don't want Harry to get into trouble if someone sees you."
*I understand, Siris* Came a soft and genital voice in Sirius' head. *I will do what you have asked. For many years I have wanted to see The-Boy-Who-Lived and thank him for what he has done.*
Sirius smiled. Harry would be getting a real treat. Athena was very picky of whom she spoke to.
"Thank you, Athena. This means a great deal to me." Sirius said with a slight bow.
*It is nothing.* She had said with a nod of her head. *Now, I must leave. A great distance must I travel in a very short time.*
Sirius watched as the golden eagle flew out of sight. He sighed deeply with relief. Harry would get his letter and Athena would grace him with her words of wisdom. Sirius had a strong feeling that she would protect the young man he loved as a son with her magic as well.
~So what'd ya think? Is it getting better? Harry and Draco will start to get involved in the story in, I believe, the seventh chapter. I had most of this story hand written out. I just have to copy it and send it to you. But I still have a long way to go with this story. We'll see how it turns out. I'm not even sure how I want it to end. Give me ideas along the way. I love suggestions and reviews. Thanks very much to Elluxion, LunarGlow20, and Maeglin Yedi for your reviews. They mean a lot to me.~
