This chapter was really fun to write, and I don't really know why, it just
came really easy and I had it ready in no time! I hope you like it, make
sure you read and review too!
Lee Lee Potter: I wasn't sure if I was portraying the breakdown correctly, or if Sirius just seemed like a cry baby...everyone's said it was obvious that he was having a breakdown though, so I guess I don't have to worry too much. And I'm definitely going to try to cut down on the tears, I really have too many! I was thinking about Sorai being a trap, but I decided against it, Sirius needs some real family in his life, and she's going to give him that.
Ann: Did you read the rest? I hope you liked it all just as much, I'm trying to keep the suspense up like when Harry's heart stopped, but it just isn't working! Please stick with the story though!
Carolyn: I'm glad you like the length, I'm trying to make my chapters kind of longer, but what looks like long in word is completely different than on fanfiction.net. this chapter is about 24 pages, but it probably won't look anywhere near that when you read it...Anyway, I'm glad you didn't think Sirius got too emotional, I honestly wish I had written that differently, but I'm just going to leave it as is.
Moonlight: No, they never get a break, but I'm going to make sure they get one pretty soon, so have no fear, although this chapter doesn't show any of that slowing down anytime soon...I actually think Sirius would get through if Sorai died, and I don't plan for her to, but who knows...Sirius has a hard time, but I'm trying to build him up to be the kind of guy who can deal with anything. And, it'll be a while before you learn what's going to happen with Remus, so be patient...
A.Dee: Nope, I would never let Sirius go insane, the closest he'll ever get to that is any scene with Wormtail, and you've already seen some of that. I'm glad you like my OC, I'm not sure I like writing her though...I'm having trouble thinking about how I want her to fit in throughout the rest of the fic...But I'm sure I'll think of something!
BuzzBuzz16: Thank. You. Very. Much. LOL, I'm glad you liked it, thanks for reviewing, but you can use less periods next time : )
Squirrel Girl: Well I'm glad I'm your favorite author in the universe, makes me smile! I agree that Orlando Bloom is hot, but where did that come from? Also, I didn't really understand the rest of the review, lol, "Son. Get torcered?"? But that's okay, I've had many reviews that I didn't quite understand! Sorry I couldn't make the squirrels funnier this time, I think its time to retire them!
Kanzer: Thanks for the review, I'm glad you like my story : )
Sirius Black: I'm glad you don't think Sirius cried too much, I really think I overdid it a little, but only one person seems to agree with me, so I must have done something right, right? And thanks for telling me about my little faux pas with the job thing, I actually did catch that, but didn't save when I revised, so I sent out by first raw copy of that chapter, its been replaced, though I don't remember what I had Remus doing...check and see if you want...
Amy Potter 13: I was just kidding about the review, no matter what you say in it, I'm glad I get those reviews, yours just left me with little to say back....so don't be sorry about the reviews!
John: I agree that there was too much crying, I'm going to try to cut back on that...I definitely overdid it, but you're the only one who agrees with me! And I'm so happy everyone seems to like the Marauder Box, it's pretty cheesy, but I got it from the movie Crossroads with Brittany Spears...mines better though : )
Padfoot1979: I'm glad you and everyone else is enjoying Sirius's breakdown so much (hehehe) I'm really having so much fun writing him like that, but I really think I overdo it sometimes. I will keep working hard, if you keep reviewing : )
Gil-Caleb: Well, I'm glad I got Sirius acting the way someone in his position would do in reality. To be honest, I've never dealt with any death in my life, the closest person I've know to die was the mother of a sorta friend....So, I really don't know how it all works that well, what mourners go through. Sirius will get a break soon, but these ideas keep coming into my head! I pretty much have a rough idea of how I want the rest of this story to go, and it only involves a little more Sirius agony...Now, I'm not going to make any promises with Remus, I know exactly what I want to have happen, and you're not going to find out for a while...but if people keep asking me about it, I'm going to lose it and put it in sooner than planned...I want to tell everyone so badly! And I completely agree about a home needing a woman, as you should see in this chapter...hope you like it!
When Sirius arrived in Diagon Alley, he immediately wished he hadn't. Dead bodies were strewn, throughout the street. Young and old, men and women, lay motionless in their own pools of blood. There must have been fifty or so dead bodies there, all innocent people in the wrong place at the wrong time. Sirius gasped when he saw the sight, it had not been what he was expecting at all. Down the street away, he saw that the battle was still raging, and by the looks of it, it was getting closer and closer to where Sorai lived. Sirius wasted no time, and began sprinting towards the battle, wand raised, curses on his lips. When he got close enough to be seen, he stepped into the shadows and edged along the walls of shops and restaurants. Whenever a deatheater neared him, he'd quietly stun them before they could let anyone know he was there. He was almost to the apartment building Sorai had told him about, when he heard a high pitched laugh. Sirius turned to see Voldemort coming out from behind the building, dragging Sorai by her beautiful, long, black hair.
"Shit," Sirius muttered to himself, "I'm too late." Sirius racked his mind for something smart and cunning to do, but as always, came up empty. Rather, he decided he just had to go out there and pry his sister away. "What about Harry?" echoed in the back of his mind, but he ignored it for the time being. He stepped out of the shadows and began stunning every deatheater in sight. He was quite successful and nailed almost all of them, the rest fled at the sight of their fellow men. Soon it was just Voldemort, Sorai and Sirius, as well as the countless dead.
"Let her go!" Sirius yelled fiercely, wand ready to fire.
Voldemort cackled, "Oh...and why would I do that? She was quite a nice pet during my first round, I think I want to keep her again."
Sirius sent a disarming spell at Voldemort, but nothing happened, Voldemort just continued to laugh insanely. "You think you can hurt me Sirius Black? You are sadly mistaken...I do believe, however, that I can hurt you....crucio!"
Sirius was hit hard with the cruciatus curse. He fell to the ground and writhed in pain, curling into the fetal position, trying to ease the pain. Nothing worked however. Sirius could hear his sister sobbing through his own screams, and wished he could help her, but he was dealing with too much at the moment. After what seemed like an eternity, Voldemort took the curse off him. He struggled to get back to his feet, but found it difficult to do, the cruciatus had taken a lot out of him. He stumbled towards Voldemort and his sister.
"Let her go now, Voldemort...or I swear you'll regret it!" Sirius muttered irately.
Voldemort cackled again as he watched the weakened man stumble towards him. He pulled Sorai up by the hair, "I think I'll kill him now, so you can see your brother die, like he should have done the first time I had you!"
"No!" Sorai yelled between sobs. "Please have mercy!"
Sirius muttered another few spells at Voldemort, but none had any effect on him what so ever. Sirius was unsure if it was just Voldemort or if he simple couldn't manage a decent spell since he left Azkaban. Voldemort was still clinging tightly to the ends of Sorai's hair, so Sirius couldn't apparate her out without taking Voldemort along as well. He also knew it was hopeless to continue to try to fight Voldemort, he'd simply die. The voice reminding him of Harry finally took control. Sirius had a plan.
He dropped to the ground by his sisters feet, hoping it would look like he just collapsed. He desperately pointed his wand up at Voldemort and muttered a spell, so quietly that no one would no what it was. At the same time he grabbed Sorai's hand tightly and tried to apparate to Hogsmeade. Before he made it, however, Voldemort threw one last curse at him. Sirius grimaced in pain, but kept his concentration on apparating out. The last thing he needed was to splinch himself and his sister right in front of Voldemort.
They flew through darkness for a few seconds, before landing with a thud on a street in Hogsmeade. Sirius didn't know what he had been hit with, but knew that he had just been hurt pretty badly.
Sorai bent down next to him, "Sirius..." she whispered, "Sirius, are you okay? I'm so sorry Sirius...please look at me...answer me!"
Sirius shook his head slightly and moaned in pain. "Castle...Dumbledore...Now!" He muttered before blacking out. Sorai pulled her wand out and conjured a stretcher under her brother. She then took off up the road to Hogwarts, her brothers limp body leading the way.
When she reached the entrance to the castle she was shocked and astonished to see that the doors were locked. "They lock the castle? Who's going to break in?" she thought to herself, annoyed and worried. She banged on the door several times, as hard as she could, but no one came. Sorai broke down at this point. She sat down on the steps of the castle, her brother laying unconscious next to her, and sobbed into her hands. She looked over at her brother and whispered, "Hold on Sirius, please hold on...I don't know what to do!" She layed her head down on her brothers chest and sobbed some more. Suddenly, the door burst open, startling Sorai and making her jump into a defensive stance. She relaxed, but only slightly when she looked into the familiar face of Severus Snape.
He looked at her for a moment, stunned, "Sorai Black? But...you're dead..."
"No, I'm not, I'm very much alive, but my brother barely is! Please help him!"
Snape got over his shock and walked over to where Sirius lay in a stretcher. Snape snarled at the sight. "Get over it, Severus, okay? You know he's innocent, can't you put your hatred aside for one moment and save his life?"
"Why should I when he was so quick to spare mine?" Snape snarled.
Sorai sobbed, "Because that was over twenty years ago! Things change...people change! Why can't you?"
Snape looked at her for a moment, calculatingly, and then nodded his head. He levitated Sirius and steered him into the castle and up to the hospital wing, Sorai following close behind. When they reached the room, Madam Pomfrey came bustling out and then stopped dead in her tracks, "Mr. Black! What has happened to him?"
"There was an attack on Diagon Alley...So many people died...Sirius came to save me and got me out just in time, but got hit with some kind of curse just as we were apparating here...when we reached Hogsmeade he collapsed, told me to take him and then passed out!"
"Oh you poor dear, go lay down in a bed and I'll see to you in a while...Severus, please place Mr. Black on one as well." Snape did as ordered, rougher than necessary, but he did it none the less.
Pomfrey went over to the bed and hurriedly closed the curtains around the bed. She then popped her head out. "Severus, please go get Albus as soon as possible." Snape left at once to fetch the headmaster.
Madam Pomfrey set to work on Sirius immediately. She found that he had been hit with a curse meant to stop his heart, but it wasn't aimed well, so it just damaged a few of his vital organs. He was near death, however, as most of the organs were beginning to shut down completely. Thankfully, Madam Pomfrey was an expert at healing organs, and had them back and running smoothly in no time. Sirius was still not waking up however.
Madam Pomfrey decided to let him sleep for a while and went to check on Sorai instead. She was lying restlessly on a bed nearby, staring sadly at the ceiling. Pomfrey brought her a cup of hot tea and sat at the edge of the bed.
"Are you okay dear?" she asked, startling Sorai out of her reverie.
Sorai shook her head, but accepted the cup of tea.
"How's Sirius, is he going to be alright?" she asked worriedly.
"He'll be just fine, although I will not hide from you how Sirius his condition was."
Sorai nodded sadly and looked down into her tea. She looked up again when she heard the hospital wing door swing open. She saw Albus Dumbledore for the first time in over fifteen years, stride over to where she was lying in bed.
"Miss Black, what a pleasure to see you, alive and well!" Dumbledore said happily. Sorai nodded shyly and he continued. "It sounds like you've had quite the day, would you care to tell me about it."
She told him all about the attack, the letter she sent, and what she knew of how Sirius had saved her. She still wasn't quite sure how he had done it. Dumbledore looked puzzled for a moment and then asked, "Why didn't you just apparate out when the battle began?"
She looked at her blanket, ashamed, "I guess you forgot, I never got my apparation license, I just can't do it without getting splinched."
"Oh yes, I remember now," Dumbledore said thoughtfully, you were a very rare case. Never before have I had to deal with someone losing only their head. I do believe you gave young Mr. Madison quite a fright when he found your head lying near Honeydukes."
Sorai blushed fiercely and nodded.
"I have but one more question for you Miss Black," Dumbledore said.
"What's that?"
"Where do you get you hair done...I do believe I want to steer clear of that shop."
"Huh?" Sorai said, she had always prided herself on her hair, she reached up and found that it was up to about her neck where it used to go down to her mid-back, and it was all choppy.
"SIRIUS!" she shrieked. "WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY HAIR?!"
A low murmur was heard from the other side of the curtain and then, "Waa?"
She jumped out of bed and stalked to the curtain before tearing it back.
"What did you do to my hair?!?!"
Sirius looked up blearily and then started to laugh. He hadn't realized that he had done it quite like that. She did look pretty funny.
"You think this is funny?!" she shrieked.
Sirius nodded and tried to get his laughter out, "Sorry Sor, the only way I could get you out was to break the physical connection between you and Voldemort...He was holding your hair, so it had to go!" He was still laughing, but she didn't care anymore, remembering that he had just saved her life.
She walked up to him and wrapped him in a hug. "Thanks little brother...I just wish you could have styled it better!" She joked and then kissed him on the cheek and hugged tighter. "Can I still take you up on that offer?"
"What offer?" Sirius asked.
"To live with you and Remus and Harry...you were right, it's really not safe in Diagon Alley."
"Of course! And it wasn't an offer...if you hadn't come in a couple of days I would have forced you to come and stay with us."
Sorai put on a skeptical face, but nodded anyway. "I'm so sorry Sirius, I should have listened from the start, I put you in so much danger...you could have died!"
"But I didn't...It's okay Sorai, I don't care, we're both fine and that's all that matters...but what happened? I guess I kind of blacked out there, huh?"
Sorai nodded seriously. "We got to Hogsmead right after Voldemort hit you with that curse, you collapsed so I had to levitate you up here. Severus came to the door and it took a while, but I convinced him to let you in...I think it's time for you two to put your differences aside, by the way."
Sirius rolled his eyes, "Yeah, yeah, yeah...what curse did Voldemort hit me with?"
"The heartstopper," Dumbledore broke in, "But he missed the heart. He apparently did some considerable damage to some other organs, but Poppy managed to fix you back up. You're very lucky Mr. Black."
Sirius nodded, thinking he wasn't lucky for himself, but for the fact that he'd still be around for Remus and Harry, as well as Sorai. The thought of Harry and Remus brought him back to reality. "Harry and Remus! They must be worried sick! They probably think I'm dead...has anyone told them anything?!"
"Calm down Mr. Black," Dumbledore said. "They haven't been informed yet, but they will, you need not worry. I will leave you know and go tell the personally. You go back to bed, you need rest." Sirius nodded and laid back in bed. Sorai gave him one last peck on the cheek and returned to her bed. They were both asleep in minutes.
Back at the Lupin Loft, Sirius was right in that Harry and Remus were worried sick. They were both sitting in the living room, getting ready for dinner.
"He's been gone all day Remus...we should have heard from him by now! Something isn't right!"
"I know Harry, but there's nothing we can do now but sit and wait. We'll know what's happened soon enough...just be patient." Remus said soothingly.
"I can't Remus! He could be out there, dead! Or lying hurt in the street, while we just sit here thinking, 'where is he?'!"
Remus shook his head, "Or he could be on his way home right now with Sorai! Harry, it's not going to help to freak out like this, you need to calm down, okay?"
Harry frowned and then nodded his head. He couldn't stop worrying, but decided it was best to keep his mouth shut for the time being. Remus was relived at this, because Harry's wild imagination was beginning to frighten him. After a while, they went to the kitchen and ate dinner solemnly. Neither saying very much, except for the occasional pass the potatoes, etc. After they were both nearly done eating, they heard the fireplace ring. "Sirius," Harry yelled, and stood up without thinking, nearly falling over in the process. He steadied himself on the table. Remus stepped up to him, and stared sadly into his hopeful eyes. "Harry, its not Sirius, he can get in without the bell."
Harry's face fell, and he slowly sat back down in his chair. Remus shook his head sadly and walked into the living room. "Albus Dumbledore," Harry heard. His curiosity was raised at that, he went into the living room, just as Dumbledore was stepping out of the fireplace. He looked grim to Harry, whose heart was in his throat the whole time.
"Remus, Harry, I'm sure you're all wondering where Sirius is?"
They both nodded vigorously.
"First I would like you to know, that Sirius fought a very brave battle today..." he trailed off as he saw Harry break into sobs.
"He's dead isn't he! I knew it...why'd he have to go...why?"
"Mr. Potter, my dear boy, I suggest you listen to the rest of my story before you break down like that," Dumbledore said with the familiar twinkle in his eye.
Harry looked up at him, bewildered, "But...brave battle...it just...sounded..."
"Yes, I'm terribly sorry about that Mr. Potter, perhaps I didn't choose my words very well. Sirius is indeed still alive in well, as is his sister, much to my surprise."
"Thank God," Harry muttered, blushing crimson because of his little outburst.
"But where is he?" Remus asked, putting an arm around Harry's shoulder, hoping to ease his embarrassment. It didn't work.
"He's currently at Hogwarts, under the eye of Madam Pomfrey."
"What happened? Why's he there?" Harry asked rapidly, very worried again.
"Mr. Potter, do try to calm down," Dumbledore said chuckling. "Before apparating out of there with his sister, Voldemort hit him with a heartstopping curse. Fortunately, he didn't aim well, but he still caused some serious injury. Sirius almost died, but Miss Black managed to get him to the castle in time. Madam Pomfrey managed to heal all his wounds. He'll be fine. She just wants to keep him there for the night, you understand I'm sure Mr. Potter."
Harry nodded sheepishly. Then looked sad again, "So we can't see him until tomorrow?"
"Actually, I was wondering if you two might like to keep Mr. And Miss Black company for the night."
Harry was over the moon about the idea, and showed it, "Oh yeah! Lets go! I'll go get my stuff!"
Remus laughed at his exuberance and followed him up the stairs, "We'll be right back down Albus, make yourself comfortable."
Harry zoomed around the room, gathering everything he would need in a bag. He was ready in no time and went to wait in the hall for Remus. After five minutes, he was getting impatient. "Remus! C'mon!" He heard Remus laugh and grinned to himself. After a few minutes, Remus also stepped out with a bag. They then went downstairs to meet Dumbledore.
"Are you both ready?...Good! Lets go, say what I say in the fire place and you'll make it there no problem."
"Wait," Remus said, "Harry do you want to try this without your chair? I think it would do a lot better for flew powder and all those stairs."
"Well I haven't tried stairs yet...but I'm up for it...can you help me stand though?"
Remus nodded and stepped up to Harry, pulling him into a standing position.
Dumbledore then went through the fireplace, followed by Harry and then Remus. They arrived in Dumbledore's office, which was thankfully only one floor away from the hospital wing. They set off immediately for the hospital wing, slower than they normally would due to Harry's gait. When they arrived in front of the door, Dumbledore put up a finger to his lips to silence them, not wanting them to wake the people behind the door. Remus and Harry nodded their understanding and pushed past Dumbledore and opened the door. Remus stepped through first, but stopped dead when he saw Madam Pomfrey. Harry, not expecting this, ran right into Remus, and quickly lost his balance. Dumbledore lunged forward to try to steady Harry, but leaned forward too far, knocking Harry deeper into Remus. Soon they were all on the floor, in a tangled mess, after making a whole lot of noise. While they were trying to untangle themselves and stand up, they heard someone break into hysterical laughter. They all stopped and looked up to see Sirius, bent over in bed, laughing like mad. Soon they all started laughing too, and hurried to get off the floor. As fast as Harry could, he walked over to Sirius. He stopped several feet away, turning very serious. Remus went to talk to Sorai, and Dumbledore decided it was best to just leave them to themselves.
"Sirius..." he began before closing the gap between them and embracing his godfather tightly. "I was so worried...when you didn't come back...and then Dumbledore..."
Sirius laughed lightheartedly and squeezed Harry. "I'm fine Harry, no need to worry now."
"You should have heard Dumbledore though, he came over and was like, 'Sirius fought a very brave battle' and I lost it! I thought for sure you were dead!" He said, squeezing Sirius tighter.
Sirius patted his back comfortingly, "Well, I did fight a very brave battle," Sirius joked, "But honestly, I recall telling you that I would never leave you, that I'd always be there for you...I do intend to keep that promise you know."
Harry nodded, and said bitterly "But sometimes, it just doesn't work out...Wormtail made a promise and did he keep it?"
Sirius felt and looked truly hurt by this comment. "Harry...I..."
Harry felt really bad for saying that, "Sorry, that was a really bad example...I'm just saying sometimes people can't keep there promises. I meant nothing about you personally, I just know...I know that sometimes people can't keep promises."
Sirius nodded sadly, "But I'm going to do all I can to make sure that I keep this one...I swear Harry."
"I know, Sirius, I know," Harry said with a smile.
"So what happened?"
Sirius immediately tensed but told him everything anyway. "It was awful Harry, the worst I've ever seen Voldemort do...and he almost got me, too. If I hadn't done that to Sorai's hair, the Black family would be completely gone...forever."
"Am I the last Potter? I mean in my line?"
"Yeah, Harry, you are. That's why you're parents had two children, but one just didn't make it to be a father...and you're parents never had a chance to have more kids."
"I hope I can keep the Potter name alive..." Harry said wistfully.
Sirius smiled and ruffled Harry's hair, "I'm sure you will Harry, I'm sure you will. You have a lot of endurance, you know that, bud? Whatever you want will happen someday. Look at you now, walking all the way here! Did you even bring your chair?"
Harry shook his head, trying not to smile. "Well, my legs are getting a bit tired..." Harry said, "I'm not doing that good."
"Yeah you are Harry! Some people go through the same injury you did, and never walk again...and you've done it in just a week! Harry that's excellent! But don't wear yourself down, sit down here," he said pushing over a bit. Harry took a seat on the side of the bed. "I'm glad you're okay Sirius."
Sirius grinned at him, "Thanks Harry...sorry we didn't get to do the rooms today."
Harry smirked, "Do you really think I care that much about the room?"
"Well, you looked so excited when Remus told you, I thought...."
"I was excited, but without you around, what would be the point?"
Sirius smiled, his eyes watering, and wrapped Harry in another hug. "Love you, Harry," he muttered.
"Love you too."
They sat back and started talking about random things until Remus and Sorai interrupted them a while later.
"So you survived another battle?" Remus said sarcastically.
"Yup, but I got me another battle wound!" Sirius said proudly. Remus just shook his head, before walking over and giving Sirius a man hug.
"Nice job on Sorai's hair by the way, too bad we never thought of that one at Hogwarts, huh?" Remus said grinning, that is until Sorai elbowed him in the ribs. Harry looked confused for a moment until he got a good look at Sorai. He then burst out laughing.
Sorai glared at him, hands on hips, "Not you, too? Gaaah!" She then flopped down dramatically on the bed next to her brother, who lifted some of the shortened hair and examined it.
"Really Sor, I don't think it's that bad..." he said with an evil grin.
"I'd punch you write now, but I don't know where you were hurt...that and you did save my life," she replied matter-of-factly.
"I did it cuz I love ya!" Sirius said in a childish voice, before reaching up to hug her. "And I'll forgive you if you get it cut, even though it hurts that you don't like my design."
Sorai pushed him playfully in the arm, and he gasped in pain.
She got all worried and started rubbing his arm, "Oh my God Sirius, I'm sorry!"
Sirius grinned at her then, and she realized he had just been messing with her. "You jerk!" she yelled, punching him, "Some things never change."
"And I hope to keep it that way," Sirius added.
Sorai just rolled her eyes and then yawned. "It's getting late, I'm going back to bed. Night all." She gave a wave and headed for her bed.
"Me too," Remus said standing and stretching his arms over his head. He took a bed on the other side of Sirius's.
"I guess I should too," Harry said, yawning. He gave Sirius a quick hug and then stood up. He then immediately fell flat on the floor, very ungracefully. Sirius burst into laughter, and peeked down to the floor. Harry glared at him and tried to get up, but it was helpless.
"Looks like your sleeping on the floor tonight, Harry," Sirius said, before flopping back on his pillows dramatically.
"Sirius! Help me!" Harry said angrily.
"Oh, you mean you want me to help you? I thought I was the injured one here."
Harry again glared. Sirius threw him a grin and then climbed out of his bed. "You know I'd never leave you down there like that."
"Sometimes I wonder," Harry replied sarcastically, as he grabbed Sirius's arms and pulled himself off the floor. His legs were still to weak, and he had really tired them out that day, so he had to hobble to his bed with Sirius's arms wrapped around him for support. When he was finally tucked away into bed, Sirius whispered, "Goodnight," before heading back to his bed.
"Night," Harry responded before falling into the best sleep he had had in years.
When he woke the next morning, to see that no one else was still in bed. He scanned the room to see them standing in a far off corner talking with Dumbledore. They all had very grim expressions on their faces. In fact, both Sirius and Remus looked ready to cry.
"What's going on?" Harry asked groggily as he sat up in bed.
They all whipped around to face him. Sirius stepped forward and sat at the edge of Harry's bed. He put a hand on Harry's shoulder and began, his voice not very steady, "Harry, I already told you that there were a lot of deaths in Diagon Alley yesterday, right?"
Harry knew what was coming. "Who is it, Sirius?" He said his voice cracking slightly.
A single tear rolled down Sirius's cheek, thought it wasn't really for himself, but for Harry...
TBC
A/N: So I kind of want to know who you all think it's going to be...who knows, maybe I'll even change the character I have in mind if you have interesting enough guesses...for the record, it's not the person I talked about in my summary, you may not particularly like this person, I don't really know! The next chapter may not be out for a little while, I'm really busy lately, and I hate it! I'm the kind of person who LOVES spare time, and this year I get very little of it...I can't wait for summer! Review please!
Lee Lee Potter: I wasn't sure if I was portraying the breakdown correctly, or if Sirius just seemed like a cry baby...everyone's said it was obvious that he was having a breakdown though, so I guess I don't have to worry too much. And I'm definitely going to try to cut down on the tears, I really have too many! I was thinking about Sorai being a trap, but I decided against it, Sirius needs some real family in his life, and she's going to give him that.
Ann: Did you read the rest? I hope you liked it all just as much, I'm trying to keep the suspense up like when Harry's heart stopped, but it just isn't working! Please stick with the story though!
Carolyn: I'm glad you like the length, I'm trying to make my chapters kind of longer, but what looks like long in word is completely different than on fanfiction.net. this chapter is about 24 pages, but it probably won't look anywhere near that when you read it...Anyway, I'm glad you didn't think Sirius got too emotional, I honestly wish I had written that differently, but I'm just going to leave it as is.
Moonlight: No, they never get a break, but I'm going to make sure they get one pretty soon, so have no fear, although this chapter doesn't show any of that slowing down anytime soon...I actually think Sirius would get through if Sorai died, and I don't plan for her to, but who knows...Sirius has a hard time, but I'm trying to build him up to be the kind of guy who can deal with anything. And, it'll be a while before you learn what's going to happen with Remus, so be patient...
A.Dee: Nope, I would never let Sirius go insane, the closest he'll ever get to that is any scene with Wormtail, and you've already seen some of that. I'm glad you like my OC, I'm not sure I like writing her though...I'm having trouble thinking about how I want her to fit in throughout the rest of the fic...But I'm sure I'll think of something!
BuzzBuzz16: Thank. You. Very. Much. LOL, I'm glad you liked it, thanks for reviewing, but you can use less periods next time : )
Squirrel Girl: Well I'm glad I'm your favorite author in the universe, makes me smile! I agree that Orlando Bloom is hot, but where did that come from? Also, I didn't really understand the rest of the review, lol, "Son. Get torcered?"? But that's okay, I've had many reviews that I didn't quite understand! Sorry I couldn't make the squirrels funnier this time, I think its time to retire them!
Kanzer: Thanks for the review, I'm glad you like my story : )
Sirius Black: I'm glad you don't think Sirius cried too much, I really think I overdid it a little, but only one person seems to agree with me, so I must have done something right, right? And thanks for telling me about my little faux pas with the job thing, I actually did catch that, but didn't save when I revised, so I sent out by first raw copy of that chapter, its been replaced, though I don't remember what I had Remus doing...check and see if you want...
Amy Potter 13: I was just kidding about the review, no matter what you say in it, I'm glad I get those reviews, yours just left me with little to say back....so don't be sorry about the reviews!
John: I agree that there was too much crying, I'm going to try to cut back on that...I definitely overdid it, but you're the only one who agrees with me! And I'm so happy everyone seems to like the Marauder Box, it's pretty cheesy, but I got it from the movie Crossroads with Brittany Spears...mines better though : )
Padfoot1979: I'm glad you and everyone else is enjoying Sirius's breakdown so much (hehehe) I'm really having so much fun writing him like that, but I really think I overdo it sometimes. I will keep working hard, if you keep reviewing : )
Gil-Caleb: Well, I'm glad I got Sirius acting the way someone in his position would do in reality. To be honest, I've never dealt with any death in my life, the closest person I've know to die was the mother of a sorta friend....So, I really don't know how it all works that well, what mourners go through. Sirius will get a break soon, but these ideas keep coming into my head! I pretty much have a rough idea of how I want the rest of this story to go, and it only involves a little more Sirius agony...Now, I'm not going to make any promises with Remus, I know exactly what I want to have happen, and you're not going to find out for a while...but if people keep asking me about it, I'm going to lose it and put it in sooner than planned...I want to tell everyone so badly! And I completely agree about a home needing a woman, as you should see in this chapter...hope you like it!
When Sirius arrived in Diagon Alley, he immediately wished he hadn't. Dead bodies were strewn, throughout the street. Young and old, men and women, lay motionless in their own pools of blood. There must have been fifty or so dead bodies there, all innocent people in the wrong place at the wrong time. Sirius gasped when he saw the sight, it had not been what he was expecting at all. Down the street away, he saw that the battle was still raging, and by the looks of it, it was getting closer and closer to where Sorai lived. Sirius wasted no time, and began sprinting towards the battle, wand raised, curses on his lips. When he got close enough to be seen, he stepped into the shadows and edged along the walls of shops and restaurants. Whenever a deatheater neared him, he'd quietly stun them before they could let anyone know he was there. He was almost to the apartment building Sorai had told him about, when he heard a high pitched laugh. Sirius turned to see Voldemort coming out from behind the building, dragging Sorai by her beautiful, long, black hair.
"Shit," Sirius muttered to himself, "I'm too late." Sirius racked his mind for something smart and cunning to do, but as always, came up empty. Rather, he decided he just had to go out there and pry his sister away. "What about Harry?" echoed in the back of his mind, but he ignored it for the time being. He stepped out of the shadows and began stunning every deatheater in sight. He was quite successful and nailed almost all of them, the rest fled at the sight of their fellow men. Soon it was just Voldemort, Sorai and Sirius, as well as the countless dead.
"Let her go!" Sirius yelled fiercely, wand ready to fire.
Voldemort cackled, "Oh...and why would I do that? She was quite a nice pet during my first round, I think I want to keep her again."
Sirius sent a disarming spell at Voldemort, but nothing happened, Voldemort just continued to laugh insanely. "You think you can hurt me Sirius Black? You are sadly mistaken...I do believe, however, that I can hurt you....crucio!"
Sirius was hit hard with the cruciatus curse. He fell to the ground and writhed in pain, curling into the fetal position, trying to ease the pain. Nothing worked however. Sirius could hear his sister sobbing through his own screams, and wished he could help her, but he was dealing with too much at the moment. After what seemed like an eternity, Voldemort took the curse off him. He struggled to get back to his feet, but found it difficult to do, the cruciatus had taken a lot out of him. He stumbled towards Voldemort and his sister.
"Let her go now, Voldemort...or I swear you'll regret it!" Sirius muttered irately.
Voldemort cackled again as he watched the weakened man stumble towards him. He pulled Sorai up by the hair, "I think I'll kill him now, so you can see your brother die, like he should have done the first time I had you!"
"No!" Sorai yelled between sobs. "Please have mercy!"
Sirius muttered another few spells at Voldemort, but none had any effect on him what so ever. Sirius was unsure if it was just Voldemort or if he simple couldn't manage a decent spell since he left Azkaban. Voldemort was still clinging tightly to the ends of Sorai's hair, so Sirius couldn't apparate her out without taking Voldemort along as well. He also knew it was hopeless to continue to try to fight Voldemort, he'd simply die. The voice reminding him of Harry finally took control. Sirius had a plan.
He dropped to the ground by his sisters feet, hoping it would look like he just collapsed. He desperately pointed his wand up at Voldemort and muttered a spell, so quietly that no one would no what it was. At the same time he grabbed Sorai's hand tightly and tried to apparate to Hogsmeade. Before he made it, however, Voldemort threw one last curse at him. Sirius grimaced in pain, but kept his concentration on apparating out. The last thing he needed was to splinch himself and his sister right in front of Voldemort.
They flew through darkness for a few seconds, before landing with a thud on a street in Hogsmeade. Sirius didn't know what he had been hit with, but knew that he had just been hurt pretty badly.
Sorai bent down next to him, "Sirius..." she whispered, "Sirius, are you okay? I'm so sorry Sirius...please look at me...answer me!"
Sirius shook his head slightly and moaned in pain. "Castle...Dumbledore...Now!" He muttered before blacking out. Sorai pulled her wand out and conjured a stretcher under her brother. She then took off up the road to Hogwarts, her brothers limp body leading the way.
When she reached the entrance to the castle she was shocked and astonished to see that the doors were locked. "They lock the castle? Who's going to break in?" she thought to herself, annoyed and worried. She banged on the door several times, as hard as she could, but no one came. Sorai broke down at this point. She sat down on the steps of the castle, her brother laying unconscious next to her, and sobbed into her hands. She looked over at her brother and whispered, "Hold on Sirius, please hold on...I don't know what to do!" She layed her head down on her brothers chest and sobbed some more. Suddenly, the door burst open, startling Sorai and making her jump into a defensive stance. She relaxed, but only slightly when she looked into the familiar face of Severus Snape.
He looked at her for a moment, stunned, "Sorai Black? But...you're dead..."
"No, I'm not, I'm very much alive, but my brother barely is! Please help him!"
Snape got over his shock and walked over to where Sirius lay in a stretcher. Snape snarled at the sight. "Get over it, Severus, okay? You know he's innocent, can't you put your hatred aside for one moment and save his life?"
"Why should I when he was so quick to spare mine?" Snape snarled.
Sorai sobbed, "Because that was over twenty years ago! Things change...people change! Why can't you?"
Snape looked at her for a moment, calculatingly, and then nodded his head. He levitated Sirius and steered him into the castle and up to the hospital wing, Sorai following close behind. When they reached the room, Madam Pomfrey came bustling out and then stopped dead in her tracks, "Mr. Black! What has happened to him?"
"There was an attack on Diagon Alley...So many people died...Sirius came to save me and got me out just in time, but got hit with some kind of curse just as we were apparating here...when we reached Hogsmeade he collapsed, told me to take him and then passed out!"
"Oh you poor dear, go lay down in a bed and I'll see to you in a while...Severus, please place Mr. Black on one as well." Snape did as ordered, rougher than necessary, but he did it none the less.
Pomfrey went over to the bed and hurriedly closed the curtains around the bed. She then popped her head out. "Severus, please go get Albus as soon as possible." Snape left at once to fetch the headmaster.
Madam Pomfrey set to work on Sirius immediately. She found that he had been hit with a curse meant to stop his heart, but it wasn't aimed well, so it just damaged a few of his vital organs. He was near death, however, as most of the organs were beginning to shut down completely. Thankfully, Madam Pomfrey was an expert at healing organs, and had them back and running smoothly in no time. Sirius was still not waking up however.
Madam Pomfrey decided to let him sleep for a while and went to check on Sorai instead. She was lying restlessly on a bed nearby, staring sadly at the ceiling. Pomfrey brought her a cup of hot tea and sat at the edge of the bed.
"Are you okay dear?" she asked, startling Sorai out of her reverie.
Sorai shook her head, but accepted the cup of tea.
"How's Sirius, is he going to be alright?" she asked worriedly.
"He'll be just fine, although I will not hide from you how Sirius his condition was."
Sorai nodded sadly and looked down into her tea. She looked up again when she heard the hospital wing door swing open. She saw Albus Dumbledore for the first time in over fifteen years, stride over to where she was lying in bed.
"Miss Black, what a pleasure to see you, alive and well!" Dumbledore said happily. Sorai nodded shyly and he continued. "It sounds like you've had quite the day, would you care to tell me about it."
She told him all about the attack, the letter she sent, and what she knew of how Sirius had saved her. She still wasn't quite sure how he had done it. Dumbledore looked puzzled for a moment and then asked, "Why didn't you just apparate out when the battle began?"
She looked at her blanket, ashamed, "I guess you forgot, I never got my apparation license, I just can't do it without getting splinched."
"Oh yes, I remember now," Dumbledore said thoughtfully, you were a very rare case. Never before have I had to deal with someone losing only their head. I do believe you gave young Mr. Madison quite a fright when he found your head lying near Honeydukes."
Sorai blushed fiercely and nodded.
"I have but one more question for you Miss Black," Dumbledore said.
"What's that?"
"Where do you get you hair done...I do believe I want to steer clear of that shop."
"Huh?" Sorai said, she had always prided herself on her hair, she reached up and found that it was up to about her neck where it used to go down to her mid-back, and it was all choppy.
"SIRIUS!" she shrieked. "WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY HAIR?!"
A low murmur was heard from the other side of the curtain and then, "Waa?"
She jumped out of bed and stalked to the curtain before tearing it back.
"What did you do to my hair?!?!"
Sirius looked up blearily and then started to laugh. He hadn't realized that he had done it quite like that. She did look pretty funny.
"You think this is funny?!" she shrieked.
Sirius nodded and tried to get his laughter out, "Sorry Sor, the only way I could get you out was to break the physical connection between you and Voldemort...He was holding your hair, so it had to go!" He was still laughing, but she didn't care anymore, remembering that he had just saved her life.
She walked up to him and wrapped him in a hug. "Thanks little brother...I just wish you could have styled it better!" She joked and then kissed him on the cheek and hugged tighter. "Can I still take you up on that offer?"
"What offer?" Sirius asked.
"To live with you and Remus and Harry...you were right, it's really not safe in Diagon Alley."
"Of course! And it wasn't an offer...if you hadn't come in a couple of days I would have forced you to come and stay with us."
Sorai put on a skeptical face, but nodded anyway. "I'm so sorry Sirius, I should have listened from the start, I put you in so much danger...you could have died!"
"But I didn't...It's okay Sorai, I don't care, we're both fine and that's all that matters...but what happened? I guess I kind of blacked out there, huh?"
Sorai nodded seriously. "We got to Hogsmead right after Voldemort hit you with that curse, you collapsed so I had to levitate you up here. Severus came to the door and it took a while, but I convinced him to let you in...I think it's time for you two to put your differences aside, by the way."
Sirius rolled his eyes, "Yeah, yeah, yeah...what curse did Voldemort hit me with?"
"The heartstopper," Dumbledore broke in, "But he missed the heart. He apparently did some considerable damage to some other organs, but Poppy managed to fix you back up. You're very lucky Mr. Black."
Sirius nodded, thinking he wasn't lucky for himself, but for the fact that he'd still be around for Remus and Harry, as well as Sorai. The thought of Harry and Remus brought him back to reality. "Harry and Remus! They must be worried sick! They probably think I'm dead...has anyone told them anything?!"
"Calm down Mr. Black," Dumbledore said. "They haven't been informed yet, but they will, you need not worry. I will leave you know and go tell the personally. You go back to bed, you need rest." Sirius nodded and laid back in bed. Sorai gave him one last peck on the cheek and returned to her bed. They were both asleep in minutes.
Back at the Lupin Loft, Sirius was right in that Harry and Remus were worried sick. They were both sitting in the living room, getting ready for dinner.
"He's been gone all day Remus...we should have heard from him by now! Something isn't right!"
"I know Harry, but there's nothing we can do now but sit and wait. We'll know what's happened soon enough...just be patient." Remus said soothingly.
"I can't Remus! He could be out there, dead! Or lying hurt in the street, while we just sit here thinking, 'where is he?'!"
Remus shook his head, "Or he could be on his way home right now with Sorai! Harry, it's not going to help to freak out like this, you need to calm down, okay?"
Harry frowned and then nodded his head. He couldn't stop worrying, but decided it was best to keep his mouth shut for the time being. Remus was relived at this, because Harry's wild imagination was beginning to frighten him. After a while, they went to the kitchen and ate dinner solemnly. Neither saying very much, except for the occasional pass the potatoes, etc. After they were both nearly done eating, they heard the fireplace ring. "Sirius," Harry yelled, and stood up without thinking, nearly falling over in the process. He steadied himself on the table. Remus stepped up to him, and stared sadly into his hopeful eyes. "Harry, its not Sirius, he can get in without the bell."
Harry's face fell, and he slowly sat back down in his chair. Remus shook his head sadly and walked into the living room. "Albus Dumbledore," Harry heard. His curiosity was raised at that, he went into the living room, just as Dumbledore was stepping out of the fireplace. He looked grim to Harry, whose heart was in his throat the whole time.
"Remus, Harry, I'm sure you're all wondering where Sirius is?"
They both nodded vigorously.
"First I would like you to know, that Sirius fought a very brave battle today..." he trailed off as he saw Harry break into sobs.
"He's dead isn't he! I knew it...why'd he have to go...why?"
"Mr. Potter, my dear boy, I suggest you listen to the rest of my story before you break down like that," Dumbledore said with the familiar twinkle in his eye.
Harry looked up at him, bewildered, "But...brave battle...it just...sounded..."
"Yes, I'm terribly sorry about that Mr. Potter, perhaps I didn't choose my words very well. Sirius is indeed still alive in well, as is his sister, much to my surprise."
"Thank God," Harry muttered, blushing crimson because of his little outburst.
"But where is he?" Remus asked, putting an arm around Harry's shoulder, hoping to ease his embarrassment. It didn't work.
"He's currently at Hogwarts, under the eye of Madam Pomfrey."
"What happened? Why's he there?" Harry asked rapidly, very worried again.
"Mr. Potter, do try to calm down," Dumbledore said chuckling. "Before apparating out of there with his sister, Voldemort hit him with a heartstopping curse. Fortunately, he didn't aim well, but he still caused some serious injury. Sirius almost died, but Miss Black managed to get him to the castle in time. Madam Pomfrey managed to heal all his wounds. He'll be fine. She just wants to keep him there for the night, you understand I'm sure Mr. Potter."
Harry nodded sheepishly. Then looked sad again, "So we can't see him until tomorrow?"
"Actually, I was wondering if you two might like to keep Mr. And Miss Black company for the night."
Harry was over the moon about the idea, and showed it, "Oh yeah! Lets go! I'll go get my stuff!"
Remus laughed at his exuberance and followed him up the stairs, "We'll be right back down Albus, make yourself comfortable."
Harry zoomed around the room, gathering everything he would need in a bag. He was ready in no time and went to wait in the hall for Remus. After five minutes, he was getting impatient. "Remus! C'mon!" He heard Remus laugh and grinned to himself. After a few minutes, Remus also stepped out with a bag. They then went downstairs to meet Dumbledore.
"Are you both ready?...Good! Lets go, say what I say in the fire place and you'll make it there no problem."
"Wait," Remus said, "Harry do you want to try this without your chair? I think it would do a lot better for flew powder and all those stairs."
"Well I haven't tried stairs yet...but I'm up for it...can you help me stand though?"
Remus nodded and stepped up to Harry, pulling him into a standing position.
Dumbledore then went through the fireplace, followed by Harry and then Remus. They arrived in Dumbledore's office, which was thankfully only one floor away from the hospital wing. They set off immediately for the hospital wing, slower than they normally would due to Harry's gait. When they arrived in front of the door, Dumbledore put up a finger to his lips to silence them, not wanting them to wake the people behind the door. Remus and Harry nodded their understanding and pushed past Dumbledore and opened the door. Remus stepped through first, but stopped dead when he saw Madam Pomfrey. Harry, not expecting this, ran right into Remus, and quickly lost his balance. Dumbledore lunged forward to try to steady Harry, but leaned forward too far, knocking Harry deeper into Remus. Soon they were all on the floor, in a tangled mess, after making a whole lot of noise. While they were trying to untangle themselves and stand up, they heard someone break into hysterical laughter. They all stopped and looked up to see Sirius, bent over in bed, laughing like mad. Soon they all started laughing too, and hurried to get off the floor. As fast as Harry could, he walked over to Sirius. He stopped several feet away, turning very serious. Remus went to talk to Sorai, and Dumbledore decided it was best to just leave them to themselves.
"Sirius..." he began before closing the gap between them and embracing his godfather tightly. "I was so worried...when you didn't come back...and then Dumbledore..."
Sirius laughed lightheartedly and squeezed Harry. "I'm fine Harry, no need to worry now."
"You should have heard Dumbledore though, he came over and was like, 'Sirius fought a very brave battle' and I lost it! I thought for sure you were dead!" He said, squeezing Sirius tighter.
Sirius patted his back comfortingly, "Well, I did fight a very brave battle," Sirius joked, "But honestly, I recall telling you that I would never leave you, that I'd always be there for you...I do intend to keep that promise you know."
Harry nodded, and said bitterly "But sometimes, it just doesn't work out...Wormtail made a promise and did he keep it?"
Sirius felt and looked truly hurt by this comment. "Harry...I..."
Harry felt really bad for saying that, "Sorry, that was a really bad example...I'm just saying sometimes people can't keep there promises. I meant nothing about you personally, I just know...I know that sometimes people can't keep promises."
Sirius nodded sadly, "But I'm going to do all I can to make sure that I keep this one...I swear Harry."
"I know, Sirius, I know," Harry said with a smile.
"So what happened?"
Sirius immediately tensed but told him everything anyway. "It was awful Harry, the worst I've ever seen Voldemort do...and he almost got me, too. If I hadn't done that to Sorai's hair, the Black family would be completely gone...forever."
"Am I the last Potter? I mean in my line?"
"Yeah, Harry, you are. That's why you're parents had two children, but one just didn't make it to be a father...and you're parents never had a chance to have more kids."
"I hope I can keep the Potter name alive..." Harry said wistfully.
Sirius smiled and ruffled Harry's hair, "I'm sure you will Harry, I'm sure you will. You have a lot of endurance, you know that, bud? Whatever you want will happen someday. Look at you now, walking all the way here! Did you even bring your chair?"
Harry shook his head, trying not to smile. "Well, my legs are getting a bit tired..." Harry said, "I'm not doing that good."
"Yeah you are Harry! Some people go through the same injury you did, and never walk again...and you've done it in just a week! Harry that's excellent! But don't wear yourself down, sit down here," he said pushing over a bit. Harry took a seat on the side of the bed. "I'm glad you're okay Sirius."
Sirius grinned at him, "Thanks Harry...sorry we didn't get to do the rooms today."
Harry smirked, "Do you really think I care that much about the room?"
"Well, you looked so excited when Remus told you, I thought...."
"I was excited, but without you around, what would be the point?"
Sirius smiled, his eyes watering, and wrapped Harry in another hug. "Love you, Harry," he muttered.
"Love you too."
They sat back and started talking about random things until Remus and Sorai interrupted them a while later.
"So you survived another battle?" Remus said sarcastically.
"Yup, but I got me another battle wound!" Sirius said proudly. Remus just shook his head, before walking over and giving Sirius a man hug.
"Nice job on Sorai's hair by the way, too bad we never thought of that one at Hogwarts, huh?" Remus said grinning, that is until Sorai elbowed him in the ribs. Harry looked confused for a moment until he got a good look at Sorai. He then burst out laughing.
Sorai glared at him, hands on hips, "Not you, too? Gaaah!" She then flopped down dramatically on the bed next to her brother, who lifted some of the shortened hair and examined it.
"Really Sor, I don't think it's that bad..." he said with an evil grin.
"I'd punch you write now, but I don't know where you were hurt...that and you did save my life," she replied matter-of-factly.
"I did it cuz I love ya!" Sirius said in a childish voice, before reaching up to hug her. "And I'll forgive you if you get it cut, even though it hurts that you don't like my design."
Sorai pushed him playfully in the arm, and he gasped in pain.
She got all worried and started rubbing his arm, "Oh my God Sirius, I'm sorry!"
Sirius grinned at her then, and she realized he had just been messing with her. "You jerk!" she yelled, punching him, "Some things never change."
"And I hope to keep it that way," Sirius added.
Sorai just rolled her eyes and then yawned. "It's getting late, I'm going back to bed. Night all." She gave a wave and headed for her bed.
"Me too," Remus said standing and stretching his arms over his head. He took a bed on the other side of Sirius's.
"I guess I should too," Harry said, yawning. He gave Sirius a quick hug and then stood up. He then immediately fell flat on the floor, very ungracefully. Sirius burst into laughter, and peeked down to the floor. Harry glared at him and tried to get up, but it was helpless.
"Looks like your sleeping on the floor tonight, Harry," Sirius said, before flopping back on his pillows dramatically.
"Sirius! Help me!" Harry said angrily.
"Oh, you mean you want me to help you? I thought I was the injured one here."
Harry again glared. Sirius threw him a grin and then climbed out of his bed. "You know I'd never leave you down there like that."
"Sometimes I wonder," Harry replied sarcastically, as he grabbed Sirius's arms and pulled himself off the floor. His legs were still to weak, and he had really tired them out that day, so he had to hobble to his bed with Sirius's arms wrapped around him for support. When he was finally tucked away into bed, Sirius whispered, "Goodnight," before heading back to his bed.
"Night," Harry responded before falling into the best sleep he had had in years.
When he woke the next morning, to see that no one else was still in bed. He scanned the room to see them standing in a far off corner talking with Dumbledore. They all had very grim expressions on their faces. In fact, both Sirius and Remus looked ready to cry.
"What's going on?" Harry asked groggily as he sat up in bed.
They all whipped around to face him. Sirius stepped forward and sat at the edge of Harry's bed. He put a hand on Harry's shoulder and began, his voice not very steady, "Harry, I already told you that there were a lot of deaths in Diagon Alley yesterday, right?"
Harry knew what was coming. "Who is it, Sirius?" He said his voice cracking slightly.
A single tear rolled down Sirius's cheek, thought it wasn't really for himself, but for Harry...
TBC
A/N: So I kind of want to know who you all think it's going to be...who knows, maybe I'll even change the character I have in mind if you have interesting enough guesses...for the record, it's not the person I talked about in my summary, you may not particularly like this person, I don't really know! The next chapter may not be out for a little while, I'm really busy lately, and I hate it! I'm the kind of person who LOVES spare time, and this year I get very little of it...I can't wait for summer! Review please!