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!!!~

            ~ In the last chapter, we had Harry reminiscing over how he and Draco go together.  We start this chapter with Ron drawing Harry back to the real world on the night that Sirius is to meet Harry at the hedge.  Hope I haven't lost ya.  Just ask if ya don't understand something and I'll answer your questions.  Thanks and I hope ya like this new chapter.  Peace, Love, and Magic!!! Landell. ~

Chapter 8: Coming Together Again

            "Harry?  Harry!" Ron was yelling.

            "Hmmm?  What?" Harry asked as Ron's voice snapped him back into consciousness.

            "You kind of dozed off there." Ron said.  "You were just staring into space."

            "Sorry." Harry said turning away from Ron.  He didn't want him to see the sadness on his face.  "I was just thinking about something."

            "What?" Ron asked as he took a seat on the lawn chair.

            "School." Harry said half truthfully.  "How much I'm going to miss him."  (Just in case you couldn't tell, Harry was talking about his man, Draco.)

            "Him?" Ron asked perking up in his seat.

            "Ummm, Dumbledore." Harry said covering up the truth.  "It's the only time I ever see him."

            Ron had bought his lie.  He was nodding his head in agreement.

            Then, suddenly, Harry found himself on the ground with a giant black dog upon his chest.  The dog was licking his face which made Harry feel as though he were under water.

            "Sirius! Alright, Sirius!  I'm glad to see you too." Harry said pushing the dog off of him.

            Sirius looked slightly hurt but only for a second.  Then he was wagging his tail like there was no tomorrow.

            "Sirius?  Are you going to stay a dog all night?" Harry asked getting to his feet.

            With that, Sirius began to change back into his human form.

            "Harry!" He exclaimed as he pulled his godson into a tight embrace.  "Oh Harry, it's been so long."

            "It has been a long time." Harry said returning the hug.

            "Harry." Sirius said softly.  "I have a surprise for you."

            Harry looked at the two packages on the ground where Sirius had dropped them.

            "Those too but there's more." Sirius said.  "Alright!  You can come out now!"

            Harry looked over towards the hedge and watched as a gray wolf emerged, carrying two wrapped packages.  He had the feeling that that was very familiar.  Harry had seen that wolf before but when?

            Then it hit him.  The information flooded into him like water flowing after a dam breaking.

            "Professor Lupin?" Harry asked as he moved beside the wolf.

            "What?!" Ron yelled as he jumped to his feet.

            "Very good, Harry." Remus said when he had returned to his human form.  "Here.  These are from Sirius and me for your graduation."

            "Thank you." Harry said taking the packages from Remus.

            "Ron." Remus said pulling out his wand.  "We also have gifts for you and Hermione."

            Ron smiled from ear to ear.  He quickly walked over to Remus' side.

            "Here.  Hold out your hands." Remus said.  Ron did what he was told and found his arms full of gifts.

            "Thank you, Sirius." Ron said happily.  "Thank you, Professor."

            "Please, Ron.  Call me Remus."

            "Ok, Remus." Ron said with a smirk.  "I'm going to take these to the house and give Hermione her gifts."

            The other three watched as Ron walked up to the house rather slowly.  When Ron was back in the house, Sirius "jumped" on Harry again.

            "Open up your gifts." He said thrusting the boxes at Harry.  "I hope you like them."

            Remus glared at Sirius.  Sirius caught his stare which seemed to say 'I told you he would love them.  Why are you doubting me?'

            Quickly, before Harry would notice, Sirius mouthed 'I'm sorry.'

            Remus smiled and nodded his head.  He quickly mouthed 'I love you.'

            Sirius blushed deeply and seemed to glow.  'I love you too.'

            Harry had opened his first gift and was staring down at a red and gold leather bound book.

            "What is this?" Harry asked, running his fingers over the cover.

            "It's your father's spell book." Sirius said before Harry looked at him in shock.

            "My father's spell book?"  Harry asked.

            "Yes." Sirius said opening the book.  "James put all of his most powerful and useful spells in this book.  Moony and I added some of our own at the end."

            "Harry?  James wanted you to have this book once you were out of school." Remus said placing a hand on Harry's shoulder.  "He wanted you to be prepared for Voldemort but the spells are rather powerful so you have to be prepared."

            Harry nodded his head that he understood.

            "Here, Harry." Sirius said giving Harry two of the boxes.  "These are photo albums that your mother kept."

            "One's from when were all in school." Remus said softly.  "The other was about three months before they, they…"

            Remus couldn't finish.  His thought began to choke and his tears began to fall.

            "Oh Lily." Remus sobbed into his hands as he hid his face.  "Why Lily?  Why?"

            Sirius quickly crossed the space between himself and Remus.  He took Remus in his strong arms and held him tightly.

            Harry was very confused.  Why was Remus talking about his mother like that?  He had always thought that they were friends with his father more than his mother.  What was going on?

                        ~So?  What is going on?  What's the deal with Remus and Lily?  What about that spell book?  Read the next chapter when I post it soon.  I promise.  Thanks again for the reviews.  Love ya all!!!  Peace, Love, and Magic!!!  Landell! ~