Disclaimer: None of the Harry Potter characters are mine and no infringement is intended. Plus no money is being made from this.

AN: For those readers who haven't read 'Little Wolf' or 'Autumn Skies' let me explain who Cara Faolan and Little Sirius is. Cara is the male werewolf husband to Harry Potter and 'Little' Sirius Potter-Faolan is their adopted son who they were allowed to take on due to the fact he too suffers from Lycanthroapthy. Just to clear up some things for some readers! Enjoy!

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Chapter 54 – Home again

Don't look at me like that Harry, I'm sure there are a lot of things kids who don't think their parents would do some of the things they more than likely did.

Well yes I suppose jumping from the window of a live train was a little stupid but then again so is flying an enchanted Ford Anglia to School is as well, or maybe so is taunting a Hungarian Horntail Dragon or maybe...

...Are you blushing my boy? See, years from now your little Sirius is going to look just as dumbfounded as you are when you tell him about only half the things you've done.

At least you had the comfort of a warm interior with the Ford Anglia. Believe me when you find yourself flying through Scottish clouds you begin to wonder whether jumping onto the back of a flying motorbike was such a smart idea.

But it was worth every minute.

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1977

The wind whipped wildly through their hair causing it to become tangled slightly as Remus clung to Sirius's waist as he buried his face in the hair at the nape of his neck. He shivered a little and could feel Goosebumps on his skin but at the same time he felt pleasantly warm inside his chest. Out of all the wild things the Marauders had ever done this had to one of the most stupidest, reckless, liberating things they'd done bar the other three becoming Animagi.

Looking over the side of the bike Remus bit back a gasp. Beneath them he watched as the smaller looking Hogwarts Express chugged around the track built for it but also the bright lights of cars and street lamps. He shifted with Sirius as they took a sharp left over Edinburgh city and he smiled as he watched the bright yellow, orange and red lights in the darkening sky. The city beneath them thrummed with life and they glided high over a clock tower catching the tail end of the bells ringing out to indicate it was 7pm.

"We're almost there Moony!" Sirius called over the loud whistling of wind passing by them.

"Ok!" Remus yelled back before burying his face in its original space.

Twisting his hand on the handle Sirius grinned cheekily when the bike roared and they lurched forwards faster, both crouching forwards slightly to create a more aerodynamic shape.

They passed through clouds that dampened their hair and soaked their clothes but after dipping the bike again they began to make a touch down. Remus removed his face from the black hair to grin at the sight before him.

Hogwarts castle stood proudly tall and enchanting. Candles lit up the windows and they could just make out the Hogwarts Express pulling up into the station. They continued overhead, the bike purring contently as they bypassed some trees and made towards the Shrieking Shack.

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"Hurry up Sirius before it's too late and we look suspicious." Remus said urgently rubbing his arms to get the circulation going again. Sirius merely raised a hand as though to ask for silence as he carefully covered the bike with the old bedspread from the four-poster in the Shrieking Shack's bedroom. Tucking it in gently he finally turned back to his boyfriend with a bow.

"Now we may leave." He said calmly and Remus mock glared at him before slapping him upright the head.

"Cheeky sod! So is this my competition for your affections now?"

"Yes, her name is Morrigan and she shall be treated with respect."

Remus quirked an eyebrow as he looked at Sirius disbelievingly.

"Morrigan? As in the Celtic Goddess of Death and War?"

Sirius turned around to look at the bike as though to reassess her. Glancing over his shoulder back at Remus he raised his own eyebrow in question.

"What, doesn't she look like a Morrigan?"

"She doesn't look like an anything Sirius...'She's' a bike."

Sirius looked scandalised and made to cover the bikes handlebars.

"Shh you madman, she'll hear you!"

"You know I do believe this is the point where I have to consider whether getting into a relationship with an unstable maniac was maybe not one of my smartest moves in life."

Sirius narrowed his eyes at the now grinning Remus and placed his hands on his hips.

"I just gave you the ride of your life and this is the thanks I get?"

Grinning ferally Remus sidled forwards and slipped his arms around Sirius's waist seductively.

"Considering I give you 'the ride of your life' nearly everynight I think I'm allowed a little friendly jealousy."

Matching his boyfriend's smirk Sirius wrapped his arms around Remus's with a purr.

"Well when you put it that way..."

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They sped down the corridors of Hogwarts towards the Main hall and managed to sidle in with the stragglers. Grinning sheepishly they walked over to the spaces that James and Lily had saved for them, bowing when the couple and Peter cheered loudly when they came near.

"Hey it's our stunt duet!" James said as he slapped Remus's back affectionately. Sirius slipped in between Peter and Remus with a triumphant smirk on his face.

"I notice none of you attempted to join us."

"Ah yes but see we had this little thing holding us back..." Lily said.

"And what was that?" Sirius asked curiously leaning closer to her as she picked up an apple.

"We actually intend to live to see adulthood." She said casually before pointedly taking a loud bite out of the apple and held it out to Sirius. "Apple?"

Taking it he bit into it with a calculating glare at the girl and chewed it thoughtfully. James and Remus watched the couple curiously.

"Seriously Moony mate, I reckon we're going to have hard times ahead of us with these two always going at each other."

Remus laughed and nodded before taking the apple from both of them and began to eat it cheekily.

"Cheeky bugger." Lily stated and Sirius nodded as he hummed his agreement.

"Yes you have to watch out for that one, he'd got a right mouth on him OW!"

Remus had swiftly kicked him in the shins under the table as Lily and James laughed, Peter rolling his eyes but otherwise remaining quite quiet.

Before Sirius could retort however Dumbledore stood at the head table and raised his hands for silence. It fell almost instantly. Smiling the Headmaster cleared his throat.

"Welcome to Hogwarts for those who join us afresh this year, and hello and welcome back to those who have already begun their journey here. Now ahead of us we are predicted dark times as many of you may have noticed over the summer. But never fear, here you are safe as long as you remember to use your common sense. Stand united, don't let rumors and discord separate you and please, don't put yourselves in unnecessary danger...No matter how good the intention."

Here Dumbledore looked at the Marauders briefly and the four of them glanced quickly at one another before feigning innocence.

"Our greatest weapon now is that which is the direct opposite to Voldemort's," there were several squeaks and flinches around the room, "and that is love, friendship and trust. Only as one can we hope to get through this War intact so please, Stand. United."

A deafening silence followed the Headmaster's words. People looked at their friends in seriousness until finally a slow build up of clapping started. Sirius took it that step further and whistled loudly effectively breaking the ice as everyone laughed and clapped harder.

Smiling brighter Dumbledore tossed his beard over one shoulder.

"But enough speech for one night, let us eat!"

And no sooner had these words left his mouth did the food appear on the tables, a loud clattering and murmuring of movement taking place as people began to have their dinner.

"Well that was a bit of a wake up call to start off with." James said raising his eyebrows as he reached for a chicken leg.

"I think it's good, kind of makes you sit up and listen." Lily said as she reached the chicken leg before James and placed it on his plate. He smiled appreciatively and kissed her cheek. Sirius pretended to retch.

"Oh Merlin, the 'married couple syndrome' has started already and we've been together longer than them." He muttered to Remus loud enough for James and Lily to hear. James laughed but Lily smirked as she chucked a grape at him.

"At least you guys are seeing people." Peter sighed and Sirius patted his shoulder.

"I thought you and your right hand were happy together," He pulled a sympathetic face, "You guys having arguments?"

Everyone laughed and Peter stuck his tongue out at him with a pout.

"What I mean is what happens when you guys go on double dates and stuff? What do I do?" Peter asked quietly.

"Get a girlfriend!"

"Shut up Sirius. Peter, we're not going to abandon you, don't worry." Remus said reassuringly and the smaller boy smiled gratefully at him.

"I stand by my previous advice."

"Seriously, shut up Sirius."

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Remus pulled back the covers of his bed with one hand, still brushing his teeth with the other one. He'd already dressed into his pajamas and had showered but the other boys were still in the bathroom flicking water at one another. Walking back in he diverted some water and spat the paste into the sink. Gargling some water he then spat that in to.

Returning to his bed he found Sirius had already snuck past him and was making himself comfortable in the sheets.

"What're you doing?" He asked amusedly and Sirius simply smiled at him.

"I swear you have a softer mattress and it's much warmer in bed lying next to someone."

Sighing good-naturedly Remus climbed in next to him and pulled the covers up to his shoulders as he led on his side. Sirius mirrored him and they snuggled closer so their knees bumped and they could easily wrap their arms around one another.

"You make a fair point Mr. Padfoot."

"Not a far point, the truth Mr. Moony."

"Look at that Petey, a pair of poufs in one bed."

Sirius raised his middle finger at his Best friend, which only resulted on him being jumped upon as James and tried to kiss him teasingly. Squirming the two eventually fell off the bed leaving a laughing Remus warm in the remaining sheets.

"You pair of silly arses!"

"It's not me, Jeremy's trying to kiss me!"

"You love it!"

"You've got nothing on Remus mate!"

"Give me one night and I could change that."

"You sure you're not gay James?"

"Well if I was I'd do a damn sight better than this one here!"

"What! I'm as gay as they come."

"And believe me, he comes a lot."

"MOONY!"

"Jesus Christ Remus that was a bit crude for you!"

"Peter thought it was funny, I think he may be actually dying with laughter."

"Bugger it, I'm going to bed. Move over foul mouth."

"Screw you!"

(TBC)

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AN: Sorry this is taking so long. When I've caught up on my projects again you should be able to have it so you get both stories per week. Until then I'm doing the best I can.

Thanks to:

Sexy Pancake: I know, sometimes I don't have the time for the long chapters but I hope this one was a little longer. I loved the idea of straight doing Remus Lupin jumping off the Hogwarts express that I just HAD to put it in.

Adhara1: Cookies are GOOOOD! I love the fact that Sirius has a motorbike, and I can remember getting to book three and thinking 'I know that name' so checked book one and low and behold, Hagrid has that 'young Sirius Black's' bike!

NixiNox: Lol thank you!

Yaoi-is-gay-13: LMAO that they did lol. Sorry it took so long!

Sidhelady: (Grins) ah yes, how we love that jacket!

Kynny: The Marauders...get caught...NEVER!

Wolfin Akhuna: Ah but there is much about Remus that we do not know lol!

Rhiannan Star: (Grins happily)! Oh dear, you make a fair point; I couldn't possibly starve the puppies of one another. LMAO how true your comment about not knowing is, even I don't know! It writes itself lol!

Malfoyscutie: Ah we should be proud of ourselves lol!

IsisFireDancer: Merry Meet! LMAO I like your song (Joins in)! And The Stranglers rule!

Mirale Nic Draco: Sure go ahead, I'd like to see that C2 Community! LMAO for your friend, how is she doing through the story by the way? Still a lot of chapters to go?

Dollface786: (Smiles) Thank you so much!

Jenna: Oh don't worry; one offs every now and again is good enough for our favorite werewolf!

Avain: Gotta love it! And where else? Where else do the Marauders keep their secrets?

Saturndragon: Poor Cara...but yah for Remus and his daring side!

Obviously Oblivious: Thank you!

Hp4me: It's all right, I haven't updated in a while so were both slacking off lol! You know what, I don't know. I reckon Dumbledore has it somewhere to give it Harry because...well it's Sirius's! But thank you for all your comments!

Super Yam: Hmm Sirius and James huh? I may have to do that as a one shot for you (when I have time again lol).