Disclaimer: I own nothing except the plot line, the rest of it, aside from the unfamiliar, belongs to JK Rowling.

A/N: This is a Harry/Sirius Slash story, mixed in with a Lily & James come back to life. It's timed to after Hogwarts & Voldemort's defeat. I'm thrilled at the response this is getting, and hope you all continue to like it. Keep reading!

Responses to Reviews:

To the over all, why haven't I updated: SORRY! Unfortunately Real Life has reared it's ugly head in my writing. I had trouble writing out the middle of this story – though the beginning and end came easily enough. The next chapter is nearly ready to be posted as well, I just have to edit it and re- work a few paragraphs before doing so. Hopefully it will be ready in a week or so, I'm going to attempt to finish up one of my other stories before posting it, but if it takes to long I'll simply post the next chapter for this one.

Comments on the whole large family deal: My family is huge, so when I write, I tend to write huge. It has been pointed out to me that the norm for England is 1.5 kids & a Flat to live in....well, that's good for Muggle England. However, when trying to recuperate from a war population wise in Magical England, I tend to believe that people would be urged to have as many children as they are financially & physically able to. It's just my belief – and it could be wrong, but we don't know that – we're all Muggles.

Someone commented on being thankful that I didn't do the whole Draco/Ginny or Ron/Hermione pairings – while I have to admit it seems as if Rowling with do the whole Ron/Hermione thing in canon, I only write that coupling as a last resort. I despise Draco/Ginny stories, and care less for Ron/Hermione stories than I do athlete's foot. I strongly believe that Hermione will need to find someone of equal intelligence to keep her happy, and intellectually stimulated. I mean – come on. She gets so frustrated when Ron does his homework that she often has to leave the room, or yells at him. They'd last a week – at best.

Neville's Mum – I know now that her name is Alice. However, I started to write this before OOTP, and I'm not going to change it, or add in the characters from OOTP, because I feel that it would hurt my story. I know it's frustrating to read, but please bear with me, they aren't mentioned often.

Everyone else I'm forgetting – thank you for reading my story and I'm glad everyone that's reviewed so far enjoys it hope you all keep reading!

Review please!

(Try to keep negative comments to yourself unless they're constructive criticism please!)

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After the War

Chapter Five: Changes

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It had been a month since their wedding. Harry and Sirius had been thrilled to start their new life together. They'd portkeyed to Paris, France, just after their reception, and then enjoyed their weeklong honeymoon. They spent the first four days holed up inside their room, and the last three days of the trip visiting various sites in Paris, and shopping of course.

Sirius was back at work, though Harry wasn't expected back for another two weeks before training would start up again for the new Quidditch season. So of course, Harry had far too much time on his hands, which he used to sort out their belongings, adjusting the master bedroom to Sirius' needs as well as his own, and bringing some of Sirius' favorites over to their home from Sirius' place.

Just as Harry had finished the last guest room when a house-elf appeared in front of him. Harry blinked and then asked, "Riga! Can I help you?"

She blushed before saying, "No Master Harry. I is coming to tell you, Mistress Hallesby is here. She is wanting to talk with Master Harry."

Harry groaned in frustration – Cassiopeia. Again. For the THIRD time this WEEK. Sighing, he responded to Riga, "Tell her I'll be down momentarily. Tell the other elves to prepare a feast tonight – I'll simply have to have Sirius' relatives over for dinner tonight. I'll be inviting the Hallesby Family, Sirius's mum, Orion Black and his family, and Casper, Jason, and any of their children that can attend."

Riga nodded and asked, "You is needing anything else Master Harry?"

Harry shook his head, and Riga disappeared with a *pop*. Taking a deep breath, Harry made his way downstairs to his sister-in-law. When he reached the first floor, he found Cassiopeia waiting for him in the sitting room, with her nine-year-old son, Anthony. Harry smiled at the two as he said, "Hello Cassiopeia, Anthony. What brings you two by today?"

Cassiopeia sniffed slightly before saying, "We just thought we would stop by and see how things are settling in for you and Sirius."

Anthony rolled his eyes at his mother, though only Harry saw this. Harry grinned, before saying, "I just finished sorting things out in the last guest room I had left. Sirius plans to put Canis Manor on the market next week, and I thought I'd invite you, Casper, Orion, their families and Mum over for dinner tonight."

Cassiopeia smiled and replied, "Oh we'd love to! Of course, Mark, Whitney and Martha won't be able to come – they're at Hogwarts now of course. Dominic is there as well, but I'm sure Lindsey is busy looking for a reason to get out of the house for a night. Their first year is always hard for parents – of course, you'll find that out soon enough on your own I suspect."

'Great', Harry thought, 'even my mother-in-law doesn't drop hints about when Siri and I are going to have kids!' Outwardly, he smiled and responded, "Of course we will."

They talked for another hour before Cassiopeia left, leaving Anthony with his new Uncle. The minute she left, Harry grinned at his nephew and asked, "Want to come with me to Diagon Alley? I have a few things I need to pick up, and then we can come back and play gobstones or whatever you want to do."

Anthony nodded and then asked, "Can we get ice cream?"

Harry chuckled and replied, "Of course! I heard a rumor there's a new flavor out, we'll have to see if it's true."

Anthony grinned and exclaimed, "Thank you Uncle Harry!"

Harry fire-called Andromeda, Lindsey, and contacted a house-elf at Castor and Jason's home, who agreed to contact Castor and Jason's children, and then he and Anthony left for Diagon Alley. They quickly purchased the things Harry had needed, enjoyed two helpings of ice cream each, and headed home to prepare for their family gathering that night.

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Roughly an hour after Harry and Anthony had returned from Diagon Alley, Sirius apparated into the kitchen, where he hoped to find his husband waiting for him – he'd had a rather stressful day after all, and felt like locking himself and Harry in their bedroom for the rest of the evening.

Naturally, he was shocked when he found the house-elves preparing a feast, and to hear the sounds of his niece and nephew's daughters playing in the sitting room. Sirius tried to sound cheerful as he called out, "Harry?"

Of course his husband didn't respond, but rather his sister's voice called back, "He's upstairs Siri!"

Sirius took a deep breath, and then walked through the hallway to the main stairwell. Just as he was about to climb the stairs and ask his husband what the hell was going on – he saw the complete gathering in their sitting room. His mother was sitting and chatting with Lindsey Black and Cassiopeia. Jason and Castor were talking with Orion and David, and watching Castor and Jason's granddaughters, Brigitte, Hannah and Heather play with their mum's, Maria and Sarah. Daren and Michael were no where in sight, but he was sure they were here somewhere.

Just when he was wondering where Anthony and Margaret were, they rushed by him into the sitting room, calling out as they did, "Hi Uncle Sirius!"

Sirius blinked dazedly and went up the stairs quickly, both to change into less formal robes, and to find Harry. When he reached the top of the staircase he found Harry, Daren and Michael walking towards the stairs on their way to join the rest of the family.

Harry smiled widely when he saw his husband coming up the stairs. He quickly rushed to hug and kiss him hello, before whispering in his ear, "I'm going to kill your sister if she doesn't stop suddenly appearing and hinting about us having children."

Shocked, Sirius pulled away and looked at Harry incredulously before saying, "But we've only been married a month!"

Daren and Michael took that as their cue to leave, merely saying, "Hello Sirius", as they quickly joined the others downstairs. Harry pursed his lips slightly before saying, "I know. To shut her up and get her out of the house – I invited them all over for dinner. I hope you don't mind."

Sirius smiled and said, "Well I had been looking forward to a night with just the two of us, but I'll survive."

Harry grinned and replied, "Well, none of them are staying overnight – or leaving the kids behind, so I'll make it up to you later."

Sirius pulled Harry against him and kissed him deeply. Harry moaned into Sirius' mouth as they kissed, pressing fully against one another, and wrapped his arms around Sirius' neck, pulling him closer. Sirius' hands moved from around Harry's waist to cup Harry's ass.

"SIRIUS! HARRY!"

They pulled apart slightly, laughing, as Harry said, "Go change, I'll go down and see what Mum wants."

Sirius kissed Harry lightly, nodded his agreement and went to change while Harry went to see what Andromeda wanted. Once downstairs Harry was informed that dinner was ready, and everyone started to make their way to the dinning room for dinner. Sirius joined them moments later, and then a very chaotic, yet enjoyable meal started.

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Three months later had brought about several changes for Harry and Sirius. After finalizing the sale of Sirius' house, they had decided that aside from pressure from various friends and relatives, it was perhaps a perfect time for them to have a child. They hadn't been married long, but Harry's contract had been in the middle of re-hashing with his Quidditch team before the season started, and it simply made sense not to sign another three year contract.

After checking with a healer, Harry asked Severus for the potion. Not even a week later, Harry and Sirius were busily trying to get Harry pregnant. They had waited five weeks before going back to the Healer to find out if they were going to have the baby. They had been thrilled when the Healer laughed and said they could have come five weeks earlier and gotten the same answer.

They had of course gone overboard and immediately made the room next to theirs a nursery, and purchased every book ever written on male-pregnancies and parenting – that were still in print that is. They had yet to tell anyone their happy news, though their friends and family knew they were trying to conceive.

Which brings us to early one Thursday morning, as Harry slowly comes awake, only to suddenly run to the bathroom and throwing up everything in his stomach. Sirius groggily made his way into the bathroom after his husband and offered silent support as he calmly rubbed Harry's shoulders. Harry eventually stopped and stood with help from Sirius, both glad to see Harry was no longer throwing up.

Harry quickly brushed his teeth and then kissed Sirius before saying softly, "Thanks."

Sirius smiled and replied simply, "I only wish there was more I could do for you."

Harry chuckled and said, "You could shower and get out of my way – I've got more owl-ordering to do today. I can't believe I'm already showing – I know Severus and the Healer warned us it would be far earlier than a woman would show, but this is ridiculous."

Sirius laughed at Harry's indignant face over loosing the well-toned stomach he'd worked long hours on so early before responding, "You look beautiful, and I rather like that I can see physical evidence that our child is safely growing inside you."

Harry's face softened into a dreamy smile at the thought of their child before he kissed Sirius once more before leaving to get himself breakfast. Sirius chuckled at the mood swing, however small it had been, and quickly went about showering and getting ready for work. He quickly walked down the stairs and towards the dining area only to stop at the sounds of retching in the small bathroom on the lower level.

He peeked in, and sure enough, there was Harry, throwing up everything he'd just eaten. Sirius frowned, wondering momentarily just how often it was normal for this to happen before he assisted Harry in standing and cleaning out his mouth. Harry leaned into Sirius slightly before he said, "I'm going back to bed."

Sirius smiled and helped Harry back upstairs and tucking him in. Once he was sure Harry had everything he needed – mainly a warm glass of tea, a glass of water, a container of crackers meant to help ease his stomach and a bucket to catch and dispose of any further throw-up – he kissed his husband gently on the lips and quickly left for work, hoping Harry would feel better soon.

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It was a month later when they decided to announce they had been successful in their attempt to conceive. Harry had been planning Sirius' birthday party for that Saturday regardless, and had gone out of his way to ensure that as many people as possible could be there. Minerva had only been too happy to help by way of allowing Mark, Whitney, Martha and Dominic to come to the party with their Professors. She herself could not come as someone needed to maintain the wards surrounding Hogwarts.

The last guests had just arrived when dinner was announced. Harry was sitting next to Sirius and Athena Malfoy, holding Athena and Draco's three week-old son, Stewart, while listening to Athena talk about her preparations for the end of the year exams, though Draco would be administering them for her. The dinner itself went smoothly, with only minor arguments between Sirius' sister, Cassiopeia, and Hermione Taneli over the way Hermione was handling her daughter, Aila.

Harry had been amused to watch Andromeda tell Cassiopeia exactly what she could do with her suggestions. After dinner was cleared away, the desert was served. It was an individual birthday cakes in the shape of a baby buggy. Everyone looked at Sirius and Harry, confused, until Sirius stood and said, "Harry and I thought we would take a moment tonight to announce that we're going to have a baby."

Cheers, yells of 'congratulations' and clapping drowned out anything else Sirius might have wanted to say. Sirius quickly pulled Harry up next to him, and with a hand on Harry's stomach in a protective manner, he eventually managed to add on, "Harry's almost four months along now, and both Harry and the baby are as healthy as they could be."

Harry was almost smothered between Andromeda, Cassiopeia, Athena and Hermione. It seemed something about a pregnant male, specifically a pregnant Harry, made the four women completely agree on one thing. Harry clearly needed all four of them to hug, coddle, and be completely overbearing towards him.

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Two Months Later...

Hogsmeade was a quiet town, recovering from it's day of business that night. Honeydukes was re-stacking it's shelves in it's finest chocolates and newest candies, while Padma Jordan's new store – Parvati's Palace, in honor of her sister – was busy re-shelving robes and various items of Muggle clothing. In Three Broomsticks, Madam Rosemerta was finishing up cleaning, and escorting the last few sloshed patrons to the floo – ensuring they made it home alright.

No one expected a single Muggle vehicle to be moving through town, and several workers stared at it before brushing it off with a mental explanation – one they all seemed to think 'Those damn Weasleys!' – and then going about their way. The vehicle itself was small, what the Muggles named a 'Cooper', and held three heavily garmented passengers as it moved through town, a Wizard, a Witch, and their small, one year old daughter.

The vehicle pulled to a stop just by the gates leading up to Hogwarts, and it's passengers quickly exited, the Wizard taking the three trunks containing their possessions, and the Witch taking their daughter. They made their way up to the castle quickly, relived to have finally, after six years of traveling, made their way to the lofty castle.

Before they could open the door however, a young blond wizard opened the door and politely asked, "May I help you?"

The Wizard and Witch looked at one another, silently deciding who should speak, before the Wizard answered, "Yes, I'm looking for Headmaster Dumbledore."

The younger wizard inhaled sharply before saying, "Then I'm afraid you're two years too late. His portrait however, is hung in the Headmistress' office if it is only his counsel you seek."

He immediately regretted his words when the couple's faces collectively fell at his news and quickly added onto his statement, "I apologize for being the one to tell you of Headmaster Dumbledore's death. Would you like to speak with Headmistress McGonagall?"

The witch's eyes lit up slightly before she answered, "Yes, please."

The younger wizard frowned and said, "You both look terribly familiar, but I can't quite think of your names. I'm Draco Malfoy, the current Ancient Runes Professor. May I ask your names?"

The couple exchanged glances once more before the wizard answered, "My name is James Potter. This is my wife, Lily, and our daughter, Bethany."

Draco's face showed his shock for only a moment before his eyes and face hardened as he pulled out his wand and pointed it at them before saying in a cold voice, "James and Lily Potter are dead. They have no daughter, but a son, who happens to be my best friend. Now, you will either come peacefully with me to the Headmsitress' office where we will hand you over to the Aurors for – No – no. I'll hand your questioning over to the staff."

Lily and James both raised their eyebrows at that, they had both fully expected to be handed over to the Aurors and promptly questioned with a truth serum – the standard operating procedure for people who were supposedly dead suddenly turning up. It had happened often enough to their knowledge – after all, they DID live in a magical world.

Draco said, "Walk in front of me – we'll be going to the Headmistress' office. It's in the same place as Headmaster Dumbledore's office was."

James and Lily looked confused, but followed his instructions and they made their way to the office without another word. Once inside the office, a startled Minerva McGonagall looked up and gasped, "James? Lily? What? How? I –"

Draco interrupted, "Headmistress, these people were found attempting to enter the grounds under the supposed intention of speaking with Albus Dumbledore. They are impersonating James and Lily Potter, and claim to be the parents of this child, Bethany. I would normally have taken them directly to the Ministry for full interrogation for the Aurors, but do not believe that is the best course of action considering that the Head of the Auror Department, is Auror Potter."

Minerva nodded and her lips were stretched thinly as she said, "Please contact Severus, ask him to bring Veritaserum with him. Also, I would like all available Professors to come here to witness their questioning and to help determine their identies. Draco – keep in mind that our Defense Professor should not be notified of this at all, he would be far too emotionally involved."

Draco nodded and left the room quietly. Minerva turned to the portraits of the former Headmasters and Headmistress' before asking, "Could everyone please wake up and witness their questioning with me? Albus – I – that is. Well I'm going to need your help specifically with this."

Albus Dumbledore smiled kindly at her before saying, "Of course, my dear. If you don't mind, I'd like to check in on the Potter household before we begin, just to be sure."

Minerva chuckled slightly and said, "Like I could stop you. Do say hello for me."

Albus disappeared, and Minerva turned to the couple and child. She frowned before saying, "Have a seat. I only hope that you show great remorse for what you are doing to a wonderful young man's only memories of his long dead parents."

Neither said anything, knowing their comments would only be used against them at this point. After waiting in silence for five minutes, Draco returned with several Professors behind him. Severus Snape took one look at the scene in front of him and snarled, "What the hell is going on in here?"

Minerva glared disapprovingly at him before saying, "If you could administer the Veritaserum, we would be able to find out."

Albus Dumbledore chose that moment to reappear in his portrait, laughing slightly. Minerva raised a silent eyebrow at the portrait, and Albus chuckled. Minerva sighed and asked, "What is it Albus?"

Albus contained his laughter slightly, before saying, "Oh it was just something Harry said – Anyhow, everything is fine over there. Well, perhaps not for the Head Auror, but certainly for Harry."

Draco exchanged glances with Lavender Brown, they'd hear about it soon enough, but they were curious as to what, exactly, Albus meant by that. Minerva nodded and said, "Very well. Severus?"

He wordlessly administered the truth serum to both Lily and James, and waited for roughly a minute before giving his okay to start the questioning. Minerva asked simply, "What are your full names?"

In monotone voices, they answered, "James Chester Potter."

"Lily Marie Evans Potter."

With their answers, the questioning began.

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