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Chapter 2:

In the early morning Remus was the first one to have arrived at the hospital. This wasn't really a surprise because he was probably already awake since the crack of dawn and the first one to have read the message. James' letter was short and badly written, but the essence was clear.

Moony,

Lily  in  labour!   Come.   Hospital.

James.

It had been a full moon last night, and that was quite visible on Remus' worn out and tired face. Still, the radiant smile spread across it made him look much better than he did on most post full moon mornings. James was standing beside Lily, who was sitting up on the bed holding a bundle what couldn't possibly be anything else than their newborn son. Remus was sitting in a chair on the other side of the bed feeling extremely happy for his best friends' newfound joy. All of the sudden the Lycanthrope found a familiar scent creeping up his still momentarily enhanced olfactory senses, which was soon accompanied by an equal familiar sound of movement .

            "Look who decided to drop by" Remus said smilingly and all heads turned towards the new visitor. James smiled brightly as he caught sight of his best friend entering the room.

            "How does he do that?" Remus thought. Once Sirius had gotten James' message he probably rolled himself out of bed, flung on some clothes and got himself to the hospital. Even without combing his hair, taking a shower or a shave (not like he bothered to do that every day anyway) he somehow still managed to look like a freaking poster boy (much to James' and Remus' frustration).

            "Congratulations mate" Sirius said beamingly as he lifted his hands out of his pockets and gave James a friendly hug. He appraisingly smacked him on the back and turned to Lily.

            "Lily m'dear, my best wishes to you" he said as he gave her an affectionate kiss on the cheek. "How are you feeling?"

"Not too bad" she shrugged. "'No pain no gain', they say. And in this case, the gain is well worth the pain". She tilted the bundle she had in her arms so Sirius could get a proper look at his godson.

"And this must be Harry" Sirius said as he caught sight of the little boy.

"Wanne hold him?" Lily asked.

Sirius' face turned slightly pale as he looked a second time at the little pink wrinkly bundle Lily was holding.

            "O no, I couldn't..." he said quickly as he took a little step back and ran his hand through his luxuriant dark hair trying to hide his discomfort. He had never held a baby before and didn't feel like practising with his best friends' infant. He didn't honestly think he was going to drop him or anything, but he still felt like it was to much of a responsibility to bare.

Remus rolled his eyes.

            "Sirius, don't be such a wuss and hold your godson"  he said good-heartedly.

Sirius swallowed uncomfortably as Lily gently pushed Harry into his arms.

            "See, it's not that hard" James said trustingly. "Just support the head and you'll be fine".

Sirius relaxed a little when Harry seemed to be safe and secure in his arms, but he still didn't dare to move his feet. Even though Harry was still a baby Sirius could clearly see both his parents reflecting in him. James' facial features and hair and Lily's eyes. 

            "Smell his head" Remus said.

Sirius veered his head up and looked at him in astonishment, his eyebrows coming dangerously close to his hairline.

            "What?"

            "Smell the top of his head" he repeated, clearly enjoying Sirius' obvious discomfort. Remus felt that, on the rare occasion you saw Sirius uncomfortable or uncertain about something, one had to take advantage and push his buttons. 

Sirius hesitated for a moment but then bended towards the top of Harry's head to smell the typical baby-scent.

            "And?" Lily asked him smilingly.

Sirius raised his head and tried to identify the mixture of scents, but failed.

            "What is it?" he asked.

Remus sniggered at his friend's odd question.

            "It's a baby, you twit!"

            "I know it's a baby" Sirius retorted feeling slightly affronted. "I meant...".

            "He knows what you meant" James chuckled. "I guess he was right in a way, though. It's baby-smell"

Sirius gave Remus a nasty glare and redirected his attention back to his godson. He bended his head again meaning to take a second whiff when Harry grasped a strand of his hair and yanked it.

"Ouch!"

The room filled with laughter.

            "Well, Sirius. That's what you get for neglecting to go to the hairdresser for months on an end" Lily grinned.

Sirius chuckled.     

"I never heard any complaints before"

            "The honesty of a child can be both a curse and a blessing" James said sardonically.

Sirius started to feel more comfortable with he little rascal. When Harry had released his grip he carefully raised his hand to stroke the little boy's head, but got couth off guard when a tiny little fist clasped itself around his index finger.

            "O dear" Remus said as he noticed the god-smacked look on Sirius' face. "I'd take Harry back now if I were you, James. Or I think Padfoot might want to keep him."

Sirius uttered his trademark bark-like laugh as he handed Harry over to James.

            "Not likely. I couldn't even keep a goldfish alive"

            "And who's fault is that?" Remus snorted.

            "Don't you start!" Sirius retorted as he sat himself down in a chair next to Remus. "At least I can say for certain that I've never eaten any of my pets".

Remus smirked at Sirius' retort, knowing he didn't mean it in a bad way.

"Touch

Meanwhile Harry started wriggling around in his father's arms at the same time letting out whimpering noises.

            "O dear. Lily, I think this is another job for you" James said as he moved towards Lily and placed Harry in her arms. It took a moment for Remus and Sirius to understand what 'job' James was talking about, but when they did they both veered out of their chairs and quickly excused themselves from the room without trying to sound too horror-struck. At this, they failed.

            "You big babies! It's a natural thing" Lily yelled after the two who were almost tripping over themselves to get out of the room.

            "And they call themselves Marauders!?" she said as she finished unbuttoning her nightgown to give her son his feeding.

            "Sure they do" James said as he sat himself down on the bed next to Lilly. They're marauding the bleeding hell out of here".

            "James, don't swear!' giving a meaningful glance in Harry's direction.

            "Sorry, dear".