Disclaimer: Ooohh, this is really getting trivial. Don't own it.

A/N: Some of the conversation between Sirius and Harry is taken directly from Chapter Four of the Order of the Phoenix. By the way, this fic I suppose is turning slightly AU as Anna and Harry are going to meet and have some type of relationship; which didn't happen in OotP. So yeah, it's becoming a tad uncanon, but I'll try to make it as real as possible.

Chapter Twenty-Two: Harry

The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend

-Henri Bergson

An hour later found Sirius and Anna sitting side by side in the basement kitchen, both tiredly listening to Professor Dumbledore and the Order drawing up new guard duty rosters. This was something that proved to be both incredibly boring and tedious for Anna and Sirius, seeing as though they both were not allowed to venture out of the house; let alone guard a secret prophecy against the Dark Lord's minions in the depths of the Ministry. No, none such excitement for them.

Sirius was fidgeting feebly with the hem of his robes; a convenient outlet for his frustration and aggravation.

"I'm bored," Anna whispered to Sirius. No sooner had the words left her mouth than the kitchen door slowly opened and Harry's Advance Guard trudged in, muddy, wet and exhausted.

Sirius stood up straight in his chair as Remus and Tonks ambled over, leaving Mad-Eye to give Dumbledore their report.

"Well?" Sirius asked urgently. "How is he? Is he okay? Did you make it here alright?"

"Geez, Sirius, you're turning into a mother hen."

"Shut up, Moony," Sirius scoffed. "I'm just worried, seeing as my godson was attacked by Dementors three days ago. The same Dementors who held me imprisoned for twelve years and threatened to steal his soul two years ago. My godson, who just witnessed the death of a schoolmate, and the rebirth of the most evil wizard in centuries. Forgive me for being a little overprotective."

Remus sat down resignedly beside Sirius, while Tonks unceremoniously plonked down in the chair next to Anna.

"He's fine, Sirius. A little on the pale and thin side, not to mention that we near gave him a heart attack, breaking into his house like that. But otherwise, Harry is fine. As fine as can be expected. And I'm sure he would love to see you, once the meeting is over."

"Yeah, that's also once he's stopped screaming at Ron and Hermione. I can hear his oh-so-very dulcet tones now," Tonks commented sardonically.

Indeed, heated shouts and yells could be heard, drifting down the old, rickety stairs and trickling into the kitchen.

Anna winced. "Shit, he is angry! I can feel it radiating off him, even down here. Wow. Did his Dad have a temper?"

"Not really," Remus answered. "It was Lily you had to watch out for." He flinched in remembrance. "It's true what they say about fiery redheads. Must have passed on the good genes to Harry."

Sirius chuckled. "Ah, yes, she did have quite a temper, didn't she? Of course, it was mainly me that she took it out on."

Remus smiled. "Not that you didn't deserve it. Remember that time you called her 'Red' and she transfigured your ears into mushrooms?"

Sirius laughed uproariously, causing the other Order members to glance at him in concern. "Oh, that was so funny. And she wouldn't turn them back for days."

"Funny? I don't recall you thinking it was so funny at the time..."

"Oohh." Anna suddenly squirmed in her chair.

"What?"

"Harry's calmed down. He just felt really, really guilty. Just gave me a shock. For a second I thought that I had done something."

"Are you always this sensitive?"

"No," she answered thoughtfully. It's weird. It's like he's got this incredibly huge-"

Dumbledore, who was finishing the meeting, interrupted Anna's sentence. "Well, now that that is all sorted and done with, this meeting is over. Have a good night, everyone."

As the crowd slowly moved out of the door, Dumbledore called for Anna and Sirius. "Sirius, Anna, if I could have a word."

"Yes, Headmaster?" Sirius asked, walking towards the elderly man.

"I only wanted to make sure that the two of you understand the imperativeness that you don't go outside on any escapades, even as your dog form, Sirius," he added, noticing Sirius' look of provocation. "Is that understood?" he said, rather sternly.

"Yes, Headmaster," Sirius answered sullenly, feeling like he had regressed back to his schoolboy years.

"Well, that is all. I'll just have a quick word with Anna before I go. I'll see you later, Sirius."

Sirius nodded, heading towards the door. His mother's screams punctuated his ears and he ran into the Entrance Hall, leaving a worriedly whispering Dumbledore and Anna behind.

He jogged into the room, quickly helping Remus to force the curtains closed, all the while roaring at his hag of a mother. Sweeping his long, dark hair out of his eyes, inwardly taking a mental note that he needed to cut it, he turned to face Harry.

"Hello, Harry. I see you've met my mother.

The young, bespectacled boy looked up perplexedly. "Your-?"

"My dear old mum, yeah. We've been trying to get her down for a month but we think she's put a Permanent Sticking Charm on the back of the canvas. Stupid, old hag," he added, shooting a derisive glare at the moth-eaten curtains. "Let's go downstairs, quick, before they all wake up again."

Sirius ushered the group of teens into the cavernous basement kitchen. After Arthur, Mundungus and Bill had warmly greeted Harry, Sirius motioned the boy over to Anna.

"This is Anna Fair, Harry. She's living here as well."

Anna smiled warmly at Harry, "Nice to meet you Harry. Honestly, Sirius rarely speaks of anything else."

Harry grinned, holding out his hand to shake Anna's. Something akin to hesitancy flashed across Anna's features, before she cautiously held out her hand.

As their fingertips touched, two things happened. Firstly, Harry cried out in pain, squinting his eyes, his hand immediately going to clutch at his scar. Secondly, Anna gasped in shock, wobbled on her feet, and promptly collapsed onto the floor.

A/N: Oohh! What has happened!! Mwahaha. Don't worry, I'll put the next one up in a few. Now, with my magic wand I shall cast the Imperius Curse and compel you to REVIEW!! Mwahahha!!!