When it's all Black and White

Chapter 17- White Christmas and a Very Happy New Year

Outside of number twelve Grimmauld Place a small bird landed on the soft, fresh snow only to fly away instantly. Muggle children ran outside to see raindeer tracks and sled marks made by Santa Claus; and the sun was only just waking up itself.

Somewhere in his subconscious Harry told himself to get up. It was Christmas! But it wasn't his eagerness to open presents that woke the ten year old up, however; it was the painful feeling in his right leg.

Opening his eyes, Harry saw a black pile of heavy clothes laying on his foot causing his entire leg to fall asleep. So, he kicked the pile on the floor. A yelp came from the clothes and Harry watched as what he thought was clothes, turn into his godfather.

"Merry Christmas to you too Harry." Sirius said standing up while holding his side where Harry had unmercifully kicked it.

"Sorry. I thought you were doing the laundry again."

"So you kicked me!" Sirius said, trying to be serious (no pun intended), but the smile on his face gave him away.

"Yeah well, it's Christmas! You can't be mad at me."

Harry watched as the realization washed over Sirius.

"You're right, lets go downstairs and wake up Remus."

Harry jumped out of bed and took the stairs two at a time as he raced to wake Remus up. "Remus wake up! It's...Christmas?" Stopping in mid sentence Harry looked at the couch where Remus was supposed to be sleeping. "Where is he?"

Sirius walked up behind Harry and was quiet for a moment before looking toward the kitchen. "Follow your nose."

"But I can't smell anything." Harry said and looked at the tree with all the presents under it.

"That's okay, you'll learn." Sirius said and the two walked into the kitchen.

"Finally! I thought I would have to shake the whole house to wake you two up." Remus said between flipping bacon and eggs.

"I would have rather have the house shake then be kicked out of bed." Sirius said putting a hand on his side before adding "Really hard."

"I'm really sorry okay! Stop being such a baby about it." Harry said and sat down at the table. Remus almost let the bacon burn he was laughing so hard.

Sirius sat down next to his godson and transformed his glass into a trantula. Harry jumped out of his chair in a paniced frenzy and ran to hide behind Remus.

"Make it go away!"

Remus pulled out his wand and transformed it back into a glass.

"Sirius, you're a big meanie!"

"That's what you get for calling me a baby." Sirius said and poured himself a cup of tea.

"Remus, sit by Sirius will you? I don't want harry things in my food."

"Sure kid, I can keep him in check for a while." Remus said and finished making breakfast.

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Harry was so excited about opening presents he barely ate anything. Sirius and Remus ate more then usual so when they watched Harry jumping into the room they just about barfed.

"Come on Sirius! I want to open presents!"

"Okay we're coming, just give us a few minutes to move." Sirius said putting his hand on his stomach.

Harry sat down next to the tress, Remus and Sirius followed suit.

"I don't remember wrapping all of these." Harry said as he looked at all the extra boxes.

"Well of cource not, Santa brought some." Sirius said and picked up a box that had his name on it.

"You mean, wizards believe in that too?"

"Of cource, don't you?" Remus asked Harry and watched as the small boy shrugged.

"I've never believed in it. When I was growing up my aunt and uncle would always tell me he didn't exist. Then I had to wrap the presents."

Sirius, who was in the middle of unwrapping a gift looked at his godson. "You believed in it once. A long time ago."

"It doesn't matter, it's silly anyway." Harry said, but Sirius shook his head.

"It's not healthy, you should of had a childhood. Maybe we'll visit the Dursley's tomorrow."

"What put off until tomorrow what you can do today?" Remus asked, a glint in his eye.

Harry smiled and grabbed a present from under the tree. Pyrgus flew in the window and landed on Harry's shoulder. Remus handed Harry an owl treat.

"Here you go boy."

The owl gave a small hoot and flew into the kitchen.

Sirius started laughing when Remus opened one of his gifts, and ate it.

When Remus tried to speak, all that would come out was a bubble. Harry popped one and you could hear Remus's voice say "Sirius!"

"I got them at the joke shop. What do you think?" Sirius asked Harry who was having fun popping Remus's word bubbles.

"I think they're fun."

Sirius smiled and looked at the gift that Harry had yet to open. "You might fwant to hurry and open that one." He said and quietly told Remus to get his camera.

Harry didn't argue as he ripped off the paper. A shocked and confused expression crossed Harry's face which only made Sirius laugh again. When the thing was pulled out of the box Remus took the picture and laughed himself.

It was an exact replica of the pink horse he saw in the photo album.

"Why?" Was all Harry managed to get out.

"Well, I thought you might miss your old one." Sirius said and the rest of the morning the three opened presents.

Harry was surprised as his pile kept on growning; Dudley didn't even have this many presents. Including the pink horse Harry got a broom cleaning kit, five different quidditch books, a potions set, photos and posters to hang on his bedroom walls and set on his dresser including one of his parents and himself as a baby and one with Sirius and a just born baby Harry. His other presents were games, clothes and hundreds of joke shop "collectables".

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Harry and Sirius were walking up the sidewalk of number four Privet Drive later that same day. Sirius was wearing muggle clothes which was a relief to Harry; the outfit consisted of a pair of blue jeans and 'the best godfather in the world' shirt that would blink the phrase then the name 'Sirius Black', over that was a black sweater.

Harry was excited when Sirius had opened the box that morning, revealing the shirt and was pleasently surprised. Remus had left after lunch but told then to have fun at the Dursley's but not too much; a comment Sirius ignored.

"Well," Sirius said, bringing Harry to reality. "How about we have a little fun?"

Harry smiled and walked up to the front door. Sirius walked around the house and turned into Snuggles and waited. Tentively, Harry reached the door bell and rang it. Vernon answered the door.

"Boy! How dare you show yourself here! And during our Christmas!"

"I'm sorry Uncle Vernon, I just thought I would give Dudley a present." Harry said and watched as his uncle's face turned from red to white in .5 seconds flat. Before he knew what was happening Harry was being pulled into the house, the door was shut and locked, keeping Sirius out temporarily. But that was before he saw Dudley with his new baseball bat...

TBC

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Thanks to all those who have reviewed, this story may be longer than I thought if I add a few chapters.