Anastasia stared up at up at the group who had just entered the kitchen. Though she was usually quite the confident person, she sensed her heart rate going up. She did her best to put a warm smile on her face.

"Hey guys, how's it going?" Anastasia asked cautiously, she wasn't to worried about Hermione, but the looks on Ron and Harry's faces were hard to read.

Hermione spoke first. In her usual upbeat voice, "Oh Anastasia, this is so wonderful, isn't Harry, Ron?"

"Ya it's cool." Harry said not looking like he meant a word of it. Ron didn't speak but his face held the same look as Harry's.

Anastasia caught Hermione's eye and Hermione gestured for Anastasia to follow her. Anastasia like the idea, there were obviously some things that needed to be worked out that were beyond her control.

"Sirius," Anastasia began as she stood up. "Why don't I go get Hermione settled in my room alright?"

"Umm, sure, that sounds good." Sirius replied not sounding a hundred percent sure, but a nod from Lupin seemed to convince him.

Anastasia walked over to her brother and gave him a hug. As she did she leaned in and whispered in his ear, "Don't worry, I'm going to go write Bret now so he can make it for dinner." She kissed him on the cheek and turned to follow Hermione.

As Anastasia left the room she turned back and winked at her brother, he didn't look please about the fact that she was having Bret over, but she wanted to see her boyfriend. If she had not been so caught up in slightly annoying her brother Anastasia would have seen the look and the faces of Ron and Harry. They were clearly at a loss for words.

Anastasia and Hermione sat in the bedroom they were sharing and reclined on their beds.

"This is so awesome Anastasia, really it is. I mean the three of thought you were related to Sirius. Never though would we have thought he was your brother."

"Thanks Hermione, really, you're so sweet." Anastasia said smiling. "I couldn't help but notice that Ron and Harry didn't look nearly as happy."

"Oh I know, they're such gits really. Personally, and don't take this the wrong way, I don't think Harry in a million years thought that Sirius had any family left. The two of them had become close; I just don't think Harry knows how to deal with the situation yet. Give him time he'll come around. As for Ron, he and Harry are practically brothers, if Harry's angry then Ron's angry."

"Oh I got ya, oh well boys will be boys I suppose. Sirius is so sweet though, I've hardly known him and already I love him as though he'd always been a part of my life."

"That is so sweet Anastasia; I bet he probably feels the same way." As Hermione said this Anastasia walked over to her desk and pulled out parchment. "Anastasia who are you writing to now?"

"My boyfriend, it's along story, but I'm going to see if he can apperate in for dinner and stay till I leave."

"Oh! Tell me all about him." Hermione squealed.

"Okay let me just finish writing this. There we go." Anastasia finished as she called Letty over and tied the letter to her owl. "Now Letty," Anastasia instructed, "don't leave without a response, alright?" Letty hooted faithfully and flew out the window.

"Don't keep me waiting, tell me about him." Hermione joked.

"Alright, alright!" Anastasia said turning to face her friend. "His name is Bret Anderson, he graduated last year, like when I was a fifth year. Now he works with our magical law enforcement."

"What does he look like?"

Anastasia smiled. "Well, he's about six feet tall, with dirty blonde hair, and these piercing blue eyes."

"He sounds gorgeous."

"He's so sweet too. I love him so much, we started going out when I was fourth year."

There was a knock at the door and Sirius walked in. "Hey there Hermione! Anastasia, do we expect dinner company?" Sirius asked smiling coyly at his sister.

"I hope so, I just sent him an owl. You had better be nice to him."

"You had better change your clothes."

"Oh Sirius, don't worry. Now out! Hermione and I are gossiping." Anastasia replied sticking her tongue out at her brother.

"Alright, fine. Let me know when you her from this Mr. Fabulous."

"I will."

Anastasia and Hermione continued their conversation that led from one subject to another like a train winding down a track. A couple hours later Letty flew back through the window looking quite pleased with herself. Anastasia and Hermione both rushed toward the owl. Anastasia untied the letter and held it so Hermione could also see it.

Dear Anastasia,
I was so happy to hear from you. You're in London now? I happy for you though that you found your brother. I miss you so much; of course I can make time to come see you. I plan on 'popping' in at around four your time. I can't wait to see you.
All my love,
Bret

Anastasia smiled to herself, Bret had always been there for her when Brian and Cecile were being assholes. She and Hermione looked at each other and squealed. Then they ran downstairs to give the news to Sirius.

"Sirius!" Anastasia screamed. "He's coming, can you believe it he's coming!"

Sirius smiled as his sister and the usually calm and quite Hermione Granger came flying into the kitchen, they were defiantly teenage girls. "Oh wonderful." Sirius said, hoping the sarcasm in his voice wasn't that obvious. Again, his sister engulfed him in a hug. He couldn't help but smile to himself as he hugged her, he was happy she was here.

"Who's coming?" Harry questioned, looking from Hermione, to Anastasia, to Sirius.

"Her boyfriend Harry." Hermione replied.

Sirius, Harry, Ron, and Lupin exchanged glances. All thinking somewhat different thoughts, but none the less none of them were thrilled at the fact that Anastasia's boyfriend would be coming to visit.

"When he's he coming Anastasia?" Lupin inquired.

"He said he would apperate in at about four."

"My, that's soon." Remus replied glancing at the clock that was hanging in the kitchen. Anastasia followed his glance as her eyes caught the clock her jaw dropped. Bret would be here in ten minutes.

Anastasia sat down at the table as Hermione pulled up a chair next to her. An awkward silence filled the kitchen. The only sound came from Anastasia's and Hermione's nails as the drummed them on the hard oak table.

About five minutes a slight pop came from the entrance hall. Anastasia jumped from her seat and from the kitchen in to the arms of her boyfriend.

"I missed you so much." Anastasia whispered as she held her boyfriend.

"I missed you too Anna." Bret replied as he lifted her chin and kissed her.

Sirius watched from the kitchen along with Lupin, Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Deciding the kiss had lasted long enough he entered the hall and cleared his throat. Both Anastasia and Bret jumped slightly and turned red.

"Sirius," Anastasia began as she held her boyfriend's hand, "this is my boyfriend Bret. Bret this is my brother Sirius. Both men looked at each other and nodded slightly.

Much to Anastasia's relief, Lupin entered and suggested dinner.