Erin sat on Harry's lap after they got to an empty compartment. "Careful." Harry whispered. "You know what happens when our scars touch."

"I made sure I was sitting on the side that didn't have the scar." Erin said.

"What are you two talking a bout?" Ron asked.

"Did we tell them?" Erin asked Harry. He shrugged. "Whoops." They laughed. "We have something to tell you guys."

"What?" Hermione asked sitting back with Crookshanks purring happily in her lap.

Erin pulled back the neck of her blouse revealing the 'N'-shaped scar halfway between her neck and shoulder. "Erin and I were both in that house that night. She was standing next to me when it happened."

Ron was more than surprised and Hermione was a little concerned. "You two certainly find yourself drawn together." Ron said.

Harry laughed. "You have no idea."

"I have something to tell you." Hermione said. "This morning I gave the Time Turner back to McGonagall, I've dropped Muggle Studies and Divination so I have a regular schedule again."

Everyone then looked at Erin. "What?" She asked.

"Well, Erin, I said I turned in my Time Turner." Hermione said.

"I heard you." Erin said.

"And…?" Ron asked looking for more information.

"And I didn't?" Erin said.

"You didn't?" Harry asked.

"No, I never had Muggle Studies and I only have one class to deal with like this, so it's no big deal for me."

"I can't have another year like this one." Hermione said shaking her head. "I was always tired and always studying."

Erin smiled kindly. "Don't worry, Hermione, no one can do it all."

Hermione smiled. "Thanks. But you seem to be doing a good job of it."

Erin laughed. "Yeah, right. Everything this year has been very stressful, but I seem to thrive on stressful situations that someone puts me in." Erin elbowed Harry softly.

He elbowed her back. "I can't help if I get into those situations."

"No, I guess you can't, but I can't help being right here, either."

"I don't want you to move." Harry said.

"That's not what I meant!" Erin exclaimed pretending to be mad.

"Oh, come on." Harry said kissing her.

"No! You two! No kissing on the way home!" Hermione said.

Harry looked at Hermione. "You can kiss Ron!"

That got them into an argument and got them all depressed because they realized they couldn't argue for two months. "Cheer up, Harry." Hermione said.

"I'm ok." Harry said but Erin noticed he held her a little tighter. "Just thinking about vacation…"

"You have to come and stay." Ron said. "Besides the Quidditch World Cup is this summer! Dad usually gets tickets! I'll fix it with Mum and Dad."

Harry smiled. "Yeah, I bet the Dursley's will be glad to let me come."

It was afternoon and Erin was snoozing in Harry's arms while the others talked about their vacation. "Harry? What's that outside the window?"

Erin sat up hurriedly and Harry stood to open the window. A tiny owl was being tossed in the air. It was carrying a letter that was a little too large for it. Harry put his hand out and caught the little thing pulling it inside. It felt like a rather furry Snitch. The owl dropped the letter and began to fly about the compartment. Erin picked it up. "Harry…it's addressed to us!"

"Huh?" He asked and saw quite clearly that it said Erin Black and Harry Potter on the envelope. "Open it." He said.

Erin carefully opened the envelope and pulled out a few papers. "It's from Dad!" Erin squealed.

"Read it!" Ron said.

Dear Erin and Harry,

I hope this letter finds you before you reach your destination. I am quite happy Remus has decided to let you live with him, Erin, I only wish I could be with you. And you too, of course, Harry.

Buckbeak and I are in hiding. I won't tell you where in case this falls into wrong hands or, as I think I know my daughter, you would try to come and find me.

"He knows you too well." Ron said laughing.

I believe the Dementors are still searching for me, but they haven't a hope of finding me here. I am planning to allow some Muggles to glimpse me soon, a long way to Hogwarts, so that the security on the castle will be lifted.

Harry, please consider the Firebolt 13 years worth of birthday presents from me. Erin, there will be something waiting for you at Remus'. I know you will consider it to be a very fitting present.

Harry, I would like to apologize for that fright I gave you that night last year when you left your aunt's and uncle's home. I had only hoped to get a glimpse of you before starting my journey north, but I think the sight of me alarmed you. I am enclosing something else for you, which I think will make your next year at Hogwarts more enjoyable.

And since I am Erin's father and you are James' son…and she is Xenia's daughter…I feel it my fatherly duty to tell you that both of you had better be on your best behavior! I know too well what you two come from…and frankly that does frighten me a bit.

If you ever need me, send word. Your owls will find me.

I'll write again soon.

With love,

Sirius

Erin laughed and handed Harry the other sheet from the envelope.

I, Sirius Black, Harry Potter's godfather, hereby give him permission to visit Hogsmeade on the weekends.

"That's good enough for Dumbledore." Harry laughed.

"Hang on," Erin said. "There's a P.S."

I thought your friend Ron might like to keep this owl, as it's my fault he no longer has a rat.

Ron gaped at Erin as she read the P.S. He caught the owl out of the air and looked at him. "Keep him?" He seemed uneasy about it, and then to everyone's surprise he held the little owl out to Crookshanks. "What d'you reckon? Definitely an owl?"

Crookshanks purred at the owl.

"That's good enough for me!" Ron exclaimed. "He's mine!"

Erin gave Harry the letter. "You keep it."

"Thanks." Harry said gratefully.

Harry was still holding the letter when the four of them came through the barrier. Erin spotted Remus and ran over hugging him. He hugged her back.

Harry wheeled his cart over to his Uncle Vernon.

"What's that?" Uncle Vernon snarled at the envelope. "If it's another bloody form for me to sign-"

"It's not." Harry smiled. "It's a letter from my godfather."

"Godfather?" Uncle Vernon spluttered. "You haven't got a godfather!"

"Yes, he does." Erin said coming up. "He's my father."

"He was my mum and dad's best friend." Harry explained. "He's a convicted murderer, but he's broken out of wizard prison and he's on the run."

Erin grinned at Uncle Vernon's face. "He likes to keep in touch." She said. "Keep up with the news…check to see if he's happy."

Uncle Vernon looked horrified enough, so did his Aunt Petunia and Dudley who were right behind him. But they all were stunned when Erin grabbed Harry's shirt and pulled him to her. After a few minutes Erin let go. "Oh," Harry said seeing they were watching, knowing they were the entire time. "This is my girlfriend, Erin."

"Nice to meet you." Erin said.

Remus came up. "Erin, it's time to go. Goodbye, Harry, send an owl if you need anything." Remus shook Harry's hand.

Erin kissed Harry again and briefly touched his scar. Harry grinned and touched hers through her blouse. "Bye." He whispered smiling.

"Bye."

"Bye guys, see you soon!" Hermione called while standing with her parents.

"Don't forget the World Cup!" Ron yelled to them from the redheaded horde.

"Bye, dears!" Mrs. Weasley called waving happily.

Harry, with a huge smile on his face pushed his cart past his aunt, uncle and cousin. "Are you going?" He said turning back. He waved back to Erin who caught his eye from the other end of the platform.

His aunt and uncle followed him rather reluctantly and Dudley followed highly suspicious about the wizards and witches around him. Harry felt that this was going to be an interesting summer or at least better than the last.