***Hey, I'm back! I'm a little disappointed that I only got one review, but that's okay. To answer the review from nightshade13, my theory is that in that time it was uncertain whether or not your family would survive the war, and so big families were common.

It's time for me to be a walking billboard again.

First there's Snaperoxmysox fic. It is very well written, and believe me I've heard that from my cousins. All of them hate, hate, and hate Snape, but like me loved the story.

Next is Grockmets fic, Wormtail got ran over by a reindeer? It's hilarious (at least I think so)!

Please, pretty please read their stories, so I can stop being a walking billboard! I HATE BEING A WALKING BILLBOARD. But Snaperoxmysox is one of my best friends, and Grockmets is my cousin so I guess I have to (sighs).

For anyone that has family or friends in Iraq or somewhere else, risking their lives to keep us safe, I want you to know that I understand somewhat what you are going through. My older cousin joined the ROTC at St. Johns as a freshmen, and is regretting it terribly now. He finishes his masters this year, and sometime within the next year he will be sent to an U.S. Army base or whatever they're called in Korea, Germany, Afghanistan, and there is the possibility he may go to Iraq. I love him very much; he's practically my older brother. He can't back out of it nor do anything about it. All he does now is tell his brothers and I to think very carefully about what we want to do with our lives, and not to make a huge mistake that will ruin our lives. So as I said, I have some idea what you are going through.

Okay now that I've depressed everyone, myself included, let's get back to the fun stuff.

All right now onto the story. ***

Chapter 8

Sirius Black was a man with little patience. Waiting made him crazy, and it is not a good thing when Sirius Black is crazy. When one was given a choice, whether or not to make Sirius Black crazy, not to was always the best choice. Usually Sirius got his way, but today he wasn't going to. The Mediwizards had been at work for hours, and nothing had been said to him. This was causing Sirius to become more impatient then usual, snapping at everyone, even trying to curse Dumbledore for not getting there sooner.

Dumbledore wasn't himself either. He had lost the usual twinkle in his eyes and the grave expression on his face made him look about 500 years old. Dodging curses from Sirius, and trying to get Remus out of his pensive mood was taking a toll on him.

From the moment Remus had read the letter from Dumbledore early that morning, he had his head in his hands and tears in his eyes. He couldn't believe that his oldest son was battling to live. The one, who had always been full of life, pulling pranks on Professors, he was one of the only people alive that could get Severus Snape to smile, and he was his son. He should have taught him how to use his powers better or how to break through a block. Anything that would have prevented this from happening, he should have taught him. If Ryan died, he didn't think he would be able to move on. He knew he had been a terrible father, Abralla told him that often enough, but she also said all but one of his ten children were willing to give him a chance. Except for Ryan. Ryan had taken it the hardest when Remus had left, but then Remus had thought his anger was directed at Kaitlyn. But they're best friends, so obviously it was directed towards him. Remus had left to take better care of Kaitlyn since it was his fault that she had to go to hell and back every month. Now that he thought about it, he had been a crappy godfather, too. Remus sensed someone sit beside him.

"Rem, it'll be alright. Ryan will wake up and he'll forgive you. He was mad because he thought you didn't care about him. If you like I'll even talk to him first," Sirius offered.

"What about Kaitlyn? Not only have I been I crappy father to my son, I was a terrible godfather, too. First I bite her, and then it's because I believed Lily that she's here in the first place." Remus said gloomily.

"I actually wanted to talk to you about something you said to Kaitlyn at Grimauld Place. You said something about giving her the benefit of the doubt before and a promise. So far I'm lost. Do you mind filling me in?" Sirius asked.

"Oh that. Well Sirius, do you remember four years ago when Bellatrix escaped? Well the reason they didn't make it public was because they caught her a week later with some other Death Eaters; Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy, Walden McNair, Lily, and a fourteen year-old girl. Apparently they had promised to free someone very close to the girl that was imprisoned in Azkaban, if she helped them find the man that caused their Master's downfall. Not Harry, they wanted Peter Pettigrew. They had gathered enough clues to figure out that he was alive. Kaitlyn believed you, Sirius, and was willing to do anything to get you out of Azkaban. Fudge decided that she had been lied to, and after much persuasion from Dumbledore, he dropped the charges on her. That is the only reason Kaitlyn didn't join you in Azkaban. She swore to Dumbledore, the Ministry, and me that she would never have anything to do with Voldemort and his minions again. When Lily told me that Kaitlyn was a Death Eater, I automatically believed her because it was the easiest thing to do," Remus explained sadly.

"Kaitlyn was willing to risk Azkaban because of me?" Sirius asked, paling slightly.

"Not because of you, Sirius. Kaitlyn was willing to go to Azkaban FOR you. Hell, there were times that Kaitlyn was willing to die just for you to have a day out of that hellhole," Remus said.

"Glad to see you two talking. I was worried that you were going to do something you'd both regret," Albus responded. "I got the Daily Prophet for you to read."

"Albus thank you for saving my daughters childhood, heck you saved her from a life in hell!" Sirius said gratefully

"Your welcome, Sirius, but what exactly did I do?" Albus asked.

"I told Sirius about Kaitlyn being a Death Eater," Remus responded.

"You saved her from Azkaban. How can I ever repay you?" Sirius asked.

"Um, this may sound strange, but could you talk to Harry. I know he's still furious with me for not telling him about the prophecy. When I stopped at Grimauld Place, Harry started screaming expletives at me," Dumbledore said.

"He What! As soon as I get home I'm going to have a nice long talk with him. No first he's getting slapped for cursing, and then he's losing the Firebolt until his first Qudditch match. I need to talk to Kaitlyn and Kevin when we get home," Sirius said angrily.

"I know you going to be giving Kaitlyn, Kevin, and probably James a lot of attention, but make sure that you don't neglect Harry," Remus said. Their conversation only stopped when Dumbledore shoved the paper into their hands.

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The Daily Prophet
July 21st

441 Dead, 147 Injured in Attack Late last night, You-Know-Who attacked the apartment building of 19 year- old Unspeakable Kevin Black. Black is one of the Ministries top Unspeakable's. As the son of a convicted murderer, life was not easy for him. However, the young unspeakable's heritage may be one of the reasons You-Know-Who wanted to attack him. As You-Know-Who searched the building for the boy, a Death Eater betrayed him, warned Kevin and tried to give him a chance to escape. That ex-Death Eater was Rudolphus Lestrange, who as it turns out was a spy for the American Ministry of Magic. Minister Fudge has announced this morning that the charges against him will be dropped, and the Minister issued a sincere apology on the behalf of the entire Ministry. When You-Know-Who finally blasted open the door of Black's apartment, he also found Kaitlyn and James Black, Ryan and Abralla Lupin, Crystal Lestrange, Maria Pettigrew, and the supposedly dead Anna Lupin-Pettigrew. They escaped when Crystal's father, Rudolphus, placed You-Know-Who under the Cruterius Curse. Upon reaching the ground, Kevin and his sister Kaitlyn saved Brian and Brittany Shackleboot from Dementors. Maria and Crystal brought the twins and their mother to Hogwarts where they set up a Refugee for the people that were still alive at that point. Later, You- Know-Who and his daughter Lily Evens-Black, trapped Kaitlyn, Kevin, and Ryan in the forest. Lily shot the killing curse at her daughter, and amazingly she is alive but severely injured. Kevin and Ryan were both injured in their attempt to keep the curse from hitting Kaitlyn. When the attack finally ended at dawn this morning, 441 were found dead, and 147 were found wounded. Of the 441 dead, 103 of them were magical adults, 112 of them were magical children, 107 of them were muggle adults, and 119 were muggle children. Of the 147 injured 39 were magical adults, 43 were magical children, 20 were muggle adults, and 45 were muggle children. In the wake of one of the first battles of the second war, we see just how powerful You-Know-Who has gotten in the year that we did not know of his existence.

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"Moony," Sirius whispered horrified.

"441 people were killed," Remus whispered.

"231 of those people were children!" Sirius whispered.

"Mr. Black, Mr. Lupin you may go in now," a nurse said.

"Hey, Dad," Kaitlyn said weakly as they entered the room.

Ryan turned to face the wall after seeing Remus. Remus's face fell, and his eyes filled up with tears. Ryan noticed this and was shocked.

"Dad," he whispered, causing Remus to look up again.

"Ryan, I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you," Remus said.

Ryan's face lit up like a five-year-old on Christmas. "Those are words I've been waiting for the last fifteen years to hear!" he said happily.

Remus looked a little confused by this.

"Uncle Moony, what Ryan means is that he forgives you, and wishes that you hadn't been to scared to say that sooner," Kaitlyn said.

Suddenly Sirius got up and closed the screens surrounding Kaitlyn's bed. Through the screens she heard Ryan talking to Remus. Sirius got up and started pacing in front of Kaitlyn's bed. Then walked over to her and pulled up her left sleeve.

"Dad, what are you doing?" Kaitlyn asked.

"I know why the Dark Mark is there, but explain to me why right above it is a scar the exact shape of the Dark Mark?" Sirius asked Kaitlyn sternly.

"Um, maybe that is a curse scar?" Kaitlyn asked hopefully.

"This is the second time you've been caught with the Dark Mark on your arm isn't it?" Sirius asked.

Kaitlyn looked at the ground. The screens opened and a nurse came in.

"Mr. Black, I'm going to have to ask you to leave for a few minutes," she said.

"Fine," he said and walked out into the hallway.

"Kaitlyn, you don't turn 18 until September. We have no choice but to tell your dad about the cuts on your legs," the nurse said.

"Why? That's no one's business but my own!" Kaitlyn said nervously.

"You are a minor, and by law we are required to inform your dad of all injures. In my opinion, cutting is suicidal, and if your depressed enough to cut yourself your father is one of the only people that can help you. I am going to get your father," the nurse said.

"Please no! You can't tell him!" Kaitlyn begged her futile attempt not working.

The nurse walked back into the room, accompanied by her father.

"Mr. Black, when examining Kaitlyn, the Medi's found many cuts on her legs. After further examining the cuts, they came to a conclusion. Unfortunately it isn't very good; a blade caused those cuts. Kaitlyn has been cutting herself. She did not wish for you to know this information, but she's a minor so we had to tell you," the nurse said, and then walked out of the room.

Kaitlyn looked up into Sirius disappointed face.

"Cutting?" he asked her. "Why did you do it?"

"My life sucks! My grandfather is the most evil wizard in the world. My mother is his daughter and most loyal Death Eater. I was blackmailed into becoming one. My mother tortured and almost killed my baby brother. I'm a werewolf, and when I started you were dead! How do want me to feel? Thrilled? The happiest person alive? Well I wasn't!" Kaitlyn yelled.

"Well what about Harry? He has to defeat that bastard!" Sirius spat.

"Harry never had to torture someone did he? No. Harry doesn't go through what I do every month does he? No! Don't you dare try to compare Harry's life to mine!" Kaitlyn yelled.

Sirius was shocked at the rage his daughter had just been showing. "Kaitlyn, who?" Sirius whispered.

"Wormtail," Kaitlyn said tears falling down her face. "Lucius made me. The imperious curse was too strong. I couldn't fight it. AGHHHHHH!" she screamed.

A loud and consecutive beeping started. Five Mediwizards burst into the room, and wasted no time in getting Kaitlyn into the nearest operating room. Remus walked over, and tried to comfort Sirius.

"Dad, Uncle Sirius. I think I know why that happened," Ryan said.

Sirius and Remus quickly walked to Ryan's side. Sirius was still pale and shaking. Remus was staring at Ryan.

"Last night Kaitlyn removed the Dark Mark," Ryan said.

"But I just saw it on her forearm!" Sirius said.

"SHIT! He knows," Ryan said.

"What?" they asked.

"Voldemort probably found out about her removing the Dark Mark. He probably put an enhanced one on her. The enhanced Dark Mark allows him to place torture her while she may be on a different continent," Ryan explained.

"Is there any place she's safe from him now?" Sirius asked.

"Yes. Ontario, Canada is probably the safest place. Of course she will be forbidden to leave the Ballhein castle or it's grounds, then it's no safer for her in Canada then it is here. She'd probably be in more danger," Ryan said.

"How can we send her there?" Remus asked.

"Is that the only way?" Sirius asked sadly.

"I'll call Clark now, and yes. If she doesn't leave within the next 24 hours, she'll be dead by the end of the week," Ryan said.

"12 hours with the time difference," the man named Clark said as he entered the room.

"Christian Potter, it's been such a long time," Dumbledore said coldly.

"My name is Clark Ballhein, you old fool!" Clark hissed stunning Dumbledore with a glare.

"Hey Clark. Kat's in surgery right now," Ryan said.

"Surgery won't help her if Voldemort cursed her," Clark said. "She resurrected you, Mr. Black? What the hell is wrong with her? She'd better be prepared for training. She's got 3 months to make up, and now a punishment to!"

"Go easy on her, Clark. She hasn't had the best time back here. She gets attacked and almost killed by her mother, and then Cedric brakes up with her because he doesn't want to be targeted," Ryan said.

"SHE BROUGHT CEDRIC BACK TOO? I'M GOING TO KILL HER! SCREW REHAB TIME, SHE STARTS TRAINING AGAIN TOMORROW, AND NO RYAN I WILL NOT BE EASY ON HER!" Clark roared.

"Um, Clark, what are you doing here?" asked Kaitlyn as the Mediwizards brought her back into the room.

"Kaitlyn, I see that you've been having fun. I mean you've broken more rules, I never expected this behavior from you, Kaitlyn. Kevin maybe, but never you," Clark said calmly.

Sirius was shocked at the fear on Kaitlyn's face. He could tell that this man was someone Kaitlyn feared and respected. However, Sirius was a bit concerned over why this man knew Kaitlyn as well as it seemed he did.

"Sorry to be rude, but who are you? And why do you know my daughter?" Sirius asked.

"My name is Clark Ballhein. Or Christian Potter as the old fool said," Clark replied.

"How're you a Potter?" Sirius asked.

"Because he is my son," said a voice from the doorway.

"Karmen?" Remus asked.

"Yes Remus. Who do we have now Clark?" she asked.

"Who are you?" Sirius bellowed, causing Kaitlyn to start shaking, and for Clark to hold her in his arms like a big brother comforting his little sister during a thunder storm.

"Why Sirius, you don't remember your own sister? Well if you don't my name is Karmen Potter," Karmen answered.

"I think it would be wise to leave, Karmen, and take your son with you," Dumbledore said coldly, regaining consciousness.

"Mom it's definitely Kaitlyn, and if Sirius would allow it, I think it would be wise if Kevin came to. Ryan when will you be coming back?" Clark asked, pretending not to have heard a word Dumbledore had said.

"By September, most likely," Ryan said.

"Why is this castle so protected?" Sirius asked.

"Joshua Ballhein is the most powerful wizard in the world. Any charm he performs is proven to be 15 times more powerful then Dumbledore's," Clark said, sending a hateful glare at Dumbledore.

"Then I think it would be wise if Harry went with you as well. James too now that I think about it," Sirius said.

"Harry does not have permission to go, Sirius," Dumbledore said.

"Sirius is Harry's father, if he gives Harry permission to go he can. He does not need your permission, Albus. And I know Kaitlyn because Fudge made me her guardian after the whole Death Eater thing," Clark explained. (When Kaitlyn was 14.)

"When should Harry and James be ready to go?" Sirius asked.

"I'll will come back in two days time for Kaitlyn's things. They must be ready to go when I get there. One I am not letting Kaitlyn out of my sight; she can spend no more then one hour off the Ballhein property. Two, I really don't fancy fighting Voldemort at Headquarters," Clark said.

"Won't she need her supplies before then?" Remus asked.

"Now that I see the extent of her condition, a two day rehab is vital to complete her workload. Kevin will have a 1-2 month rehab depending on when he comes out of his coma," he explained.

"Thank you, Clark," Ryan said.

"You be careful Ryan. I can't afford to loose you," Clark said.

"Wait! When will Kaitlyn be able to live normally again?" Sirius asked.

"When Harry defeat's Voldemort," Clark said, and appeared Kaitlyn and Kevin away form England.

Back at Grimauld Place. . .

"Dad, where's Kaitlyn?" Harry asked.

"Harry, we need to talk," Sirius said. Sirius was thankful Remus volunteered to tell James. He didn't think he could do this twice.

"She didn't die did she?" Harry asked.

"No, Harry, she didn't. Unfortunately in order to be safe from Voldemort she needs to go to the most protected castle in the world," Sirius said.

"What! How can you do this to her! You know what being locked up feels like!" Harry yelled starting to cry.

"I care more about my daughters life, then her happiness. It also is the best Wizarding School in the world, and the place where she has lived since she was 14 years old. And because it is the best school in the world, it is where you will be going to school until you turn twenty-one," Sirius said.

"I HATE YOU! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME!" Harry yelled, and ran to Ron's room.

"Dad, I understand why you want me protected, but it's the best school because it's the toughest. I really don't want to go, but I can tell your minds made up," James cried and ran to find Ginny, who he had met earlier.

"Great, Harry and James both hate me. Am I really doing the right thing Remus?" Sirius asked.

"Yes, I believe you are, Sirius," Remus said.

Up in Ron's room . . .

"Harry what's wrong?" Ron asked.

"My Dad is making me go to some stupid school in Canada," Harry said angrily.

"You're not coming back to Hogwarts this year?" Ron asked in disbelief "When do you leave?"

"Harry, Sirius said to tell you that someone will be coming to get you in two days," Remus said.

"I can't believe Sirius would do this to you, Harry," Ron said.

"He said it's for my protection. Right!" Harry said.

"What is who doing for your protection, Harry?" Hermione asked entering the room.

"My dad is making me go to some stupid school in Canada! I have to pack, and say goodbye to everyone in two days. Then I have to leave!" Harry said.

"What?" Hermione whispered horrified.

"We'll talk to Sirius, and make him see that you're much better off under the protection of Dumbledore," Ron said. "Come on, Hermione!"

"Sirius, you can't do this to him! Yeah, he may be safe from Voldemort, but he isn't safe from himself! He'll be miserable, and end up killing himself!" Ron said.

"If you really think Harry may commit suicide, then I'll contact Clark tonight and tell him to keep an even closer watch on Harry," Sirius said.

"You're still making him go?" Ron and Hermione shouted at the same time.

"Yes. This conversation has only convinced me further that Ballhein Academy is the best school for Harry," Sirius said.

"He's going to Ballhein Academy?" Hermione asked in disbelief.

"I see you've heard of it, Hermione," Sirius said with a smile. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go have a talk with Clark about what you just told me."

After Sirius left the room, Ron turned to Hermione and said, "Who's Clark?"

The next two days went by in a blur for both Harry and James. All too soon it was time for them to leave.

"I can't believe your leaving," Ron told Harry.

"Either can I," Harry said. "Please don't cry, Hermione!"

"I'm gonna miss you, Harry," Ginny said, as her and James walked into the living room.

"See you later, Harry. We closed the store today so we could say goodbye," Fred said.

"Harry, James, I made a goodbye breakfast for you in the kitchen. You aren't leaving for an hour yet," Mrs. Wesley said.

"Make it fast, Molly. Clark changes plans depending on the situation," Ryan said.

"Ryan Lupin, you shouldn't be out of bed!" Molly yelled.

"I plan on leaving with Clark, Molly. Besides, you are not my mother!" Ryan said.

"Ryan, the doctors said you would not be up to traveling for another month yet! Clark can wait!" Remus told his son sternly.

Suddenly the fireplace erupted and Kaitlyn ran out of it, followed frantically by Clark.

"Professor Snape, Voldemort got Rudolphus!" she said frantically.

"Kat, Professor Ballhein said they rescued him in time. He'll be fine," Clark said reassuringly.

"But what if they're wrong? If we'd been more careful, Voldemort would have never attacked Kevin's apartment, and he wouldn't know Rudolphus was a spy!" Kaitlyn said.

"He would have found out eventually. Lord Voldemort is the most powerful wizard in Britain," Clark said.

"You don't even say hello!" Harry screamed at Kaitlyn. "You're back, and the only person you say hello to is Snape!"

"Under the circumstances, Kaitlyn should not have left the Ballhein property. Clark I understand you doesn't want something to happen to her, but you are powerless against Lily. She's proved to be the one who wants to take Kaitlyn's life, not Voldemort," Snape said.

"Mom tried to kill you?" Harry asked in disbelief.

"Harry, your mother is a Death Eater. When Voldemort attacked that building, she did try to take Kaitlyn's life. That's what Remus meant when he asked if you saw her kiss Voldemort's robes," Sirius said.

Harry ran upstairs and slammed the door to his bedroom. Ron, Hermione, and Ginny ran up after him.

"Clark, I need to talk to you in private for a second," Sirius said, and led Clark into his bedroom.

"Sirius, what's wrong?" Clark asked.

"I have a feeling Harry might make an attempt to take his life," Sirius said, shocking Clark.

"Why would you think that? You have very strong kids, Sirius. They find ways to get through things that no adult has to go through," Clark said.

"Kaitlyn tried to," Sirius said.

"What!" Clark asked.

"She's been cutting herself, I think since she moved back to England," Sirius said sadly.

"Wow, I'll talk to her about it when we get back," Clark said. "And I'll get someone to keep an eye on Harry." Sirius and Clark left the bedroom, and headed back downstairs. Upon their arrival, Kaitlyn walked over and grabbed her two duffel bags and walked towards the fireplace, with James behind her. Sirius hugged them both, and turned to face Harry.

"Make sure to owl us every day," Ron told Harry.

"Or as often as you can fit it in! Make sure to make friends, and have fun!" Hermione told him.

"Bye Remus," Harry said, and started walking towards the fireplace.

"Harry!" Sirius called. "I'm gonna miss you, bud."

"I'm gonna miss you too, Dad. I love you!" Harry said, starting to cry.

"Harry, your Dad will come by sometime next week, and see how you're settling in," Clark said.

"Clark, go with Kaitlyn, and I'll take Harry and James," Ryan said after saying goodbye to his Dad.

"Ontario, Canada~Ballhein Mansion!" Clark said, and he and Kaitlyn disappeared.

"Come on guys," Ryan said, repeated the words Clark said, and in a blink of the eye, they too where gone.

***Hey I hope you guys like this story. I have made a new e-mail address for this story. Any ideas for this story- please send there so no one steals your idea. And also I am in desperate need of a beta reader for this story! If you are interested please e-mail me!

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