Sirius froze when he heard "Mommy". Then he saw something more shocking; Regan got up and went toward a little boy he didn't see at first and started comforting him by saying "It's alright, Mommy's here."

"Ah" said Dumbledore. "I see that our young man is awake. Sirius this is Regan's son Liam."

The words "Regan's son" flashed in his head. How was it possible she must have been very young when she had had him the child was no baby but a toddler. "But she is so young" he said.

"Yeah I get that all the time," she replied

"Regan," Dumbledore started "you will be living with Sirius, Remus Lupin, and Harry when he gets here."

"You never said anything about staying, I have a life and responsibilities I have to take care of." She stated.

"Regan I know you don't want to leave your old life but it's necessary for your protection. Think of your son." Dumbledore countered.

"Your right, but will I be able to go back and get a few thing and say good-byes?" She asked.

"I understand," said Dumbledore "I think that tomorrow after Sirius picks up Harry it will be safe enough for you to return to pick up your things."

"Thank you," she said. "What's my brother like?"

"You'll find out tomorrow" he replied. " Sirius will show you will you'll be staying."

"Come with me," Sirius said.

As they walked down the hall Sirius carrying her bag and Regan carrying Liam, there was an uncomfortable silence between them.

"So where are we?" Regan asked.

In Scotland," Sirius answered. "So how old is he?"

"He'll be 3 in November." She replied. "November 10th."

"I see, does he see his father often."

"His father isn't available" Regan stated coldly.

Sirius had a feeling that that was a touchy subject and best not to say anything until they had become better aquatinted. The walked the hallways in silence, Regan noting how they were a little confusing. When the got to their rooms Remus was waiting for them he got off the chair he was sitting on and he and Sirius showed Regan her room. Regan noticed that it was decorated in blue. The chair before the fireplace was blue as well as the cover of the double bed was a beautiful mixture of blues. "Blue was Lily's favorite color" said Remus quietly.

"Thank you " replied Regan with a voice full of gratitude.

"It's nothing," said Sirius, "Liam can sleep in Harry's room tonight and tomorrow the castle will add on another room for him."

Sirius showed Regan where Liam would sleep. And after putting her son to bed she said good night.

"She has a lot of explaining to do," said Sirius.

"Yes" agreed Remus "but she will open up in her own time."

"By the looks of things she will be harder to get to open up than Harry." Sirius mused.

"I know my friend but we will have to be patient not only do we have to be there for Harry but also for Regan and Liam." Remus replied.

"It seems wrong that someone so young should have to have so much responsibility."

"I agree, when I got to her flat I found out that she was living there alone. She told me that her parents weren't there and that she was paying the bills."

"It seems that my goddaughter has had a hard life, something that James and Lily didn't want." After that statement the two parted to their separate rooms.

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Regan couldn't sleep that well; she had had the nightmare again:

Dream Sequence

Regan had just given birth to her baby she was weak and tired. They placed her child in an incubator saying that the baby's lungs weren't developed enough yet. The hospital was small and her child was the only one in the ICU. Regan was in a chair beside her baby; regardless of her condition she was going to stay besides the baby until it was out of here. Then suddenly one of the machines went haywire and nurses and doctors rushed in. A nurse ushered her out and she waited nervously as they worked on her baby.

An hour later a doctor came out and said "I'm sorry Miss Hartson but your baby didn't make it."

"NO!" Regan screamed. "NO, NO, NO, NO, NO," each no got quieter. "My baby can't be dead, my baby can't be dead" She sobbed and collapsed into the doctors arms.

End of Dream Sequence

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At the same time both Sirius and Remus awoke to hear Regan scream No, over and over again. Both rushed to her room to see what was the matter. They found Regan tossing in her sleep appearing to have a nightmare. They both heard her utter the words "My baby can't be dead, my baby can't be dead." They both wondered what this was all about but since she quieted down they saw no reason to wake her and simply went off back to be. The strange thing was that Liam didn't stir at all at his mother's screams.

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Sirius woke up around nine and got read to pick up Harry; he waited for everyone else to get up before eating breakfast. When he past Harry's room he heard little whimpering. "Of course" he thought "Liam." He went inside and saw the little boy afraid of his surroundings. Sirius had decorated the room with a Quiddich theme. He noticed that the boy looked a lot like Regan but instead of brown hair he had black hair. "Hey there" he said. "We didn't meet last night, I'm your Uncle Padfoot. The little boy seemed to understand and Sirius took him out into the living room.

The following morning Regan woke up unfamiliar with her surroundings; then she remembered Liam. "Liam, Liam" She called. She found him playing with Sirius on the floor of the living room. "There you are sweetie." She said with a look of relief on her face, "mommy didn't know where you were. Thank you for taking care of him," she said addressing Sirius.

"It's no problem" he said "I think he had fun with his Uncle Padfoot."

"Uncle Padfoot?"

"Uh yeah in school, Remus, your father, and I were in a group called the Marauders. Your father was Prongs, Remus was Moony and I was Padfoot."

"I see," she said. "How did you get these names?"

"Well" and he told her all about animagi and how he and her father learned to become one so they could stay with Moony during his transformation. He also told her of Wormtail's betrayal and how they had switch secret keepers. He told her that Moony was only dangerous when he was a werewolf. Other than that he was harmless.

Remus walked in and heard the tail end of the conversation. So you told her," He said

"It's ok Remus" Regan replied. "You can't help it."

Remus' eyes brightened when he heard that she had excepted him. "Regan," he started. "Last night we heard you scream."

Regan blushed, "oh that um that was a dream I get when I'm in a strange place or when I'm worried. It started after Liam was born, I was told that some new mothers have nightmares like that."

"I see," said Remus why don't you both get ready and we'll have the house elves get breakfast."

"The what elves?"

"We'll explain later."

After getting both her and Liam clean and dressed Regan found the table loaded with food. Isn't this a bit much for breakfast?' She asked.

"The house elves have a tendency to go a bit overboard." Said Sirius.

"So before my brother gets here give me a crash course in the wizarding world. The proceeded to tell her about their world until it was time for Sirius to pick up Harry.

"Now Regan why don't you wait by the Quiddich pitch while Remus takes care of Liam. I think it would be best if you told your brother about him. He left toward Hogsmeade.

Regan understood and agreed. "Hey Remus could you show me where the Quiddich pitch is?"

"Sure" he replied. They walked out towards the pitch and when they got there Regan began to feel a little bit nervous about leaving Liam with Remus. "Now Liam be good for Uncle Moony, he' going to take care of you while I talk to your Uncle Harry. All thought she had just meet these men she felt like he could trust them. Remus felt honored to be called "Uncle Moony' He hoped that there would be some more of the bonding that happened this morning.

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Harry was excited Sirius was going to be there any minute; he was going to leave the Dursleys for good. He was thinking about life with Sirius when he heard the doorbell. He grabbed his trunk and ran as fast as he could to the door. When he opened it he saw Sirius grinning "ready to go?' Sirius asked.

Harry just grinned and asked "where are we going to stay?" "how are we getting there?"

"Sirius simply answered "It's a surprise and port key. He pulled out a balled up piece of paper and said "touch this."

Harry did what he was told and after the sucking sensation he found himself on the grounds of Hogwarts. "We're living here?"

"Yes, with Moony.' Sirius replied "But Harry there is something I should tell you/"

"What?" He asked.

"Your twin sister is also staying with us."

"What! I have a sister?"

"Yes she will explain everything to you, now come with me."

Harry followed Sirius to the Quiddich pitch, where there standing was a girl that looked almost exactly like his mother except for her hair.

"Harry meet your sister Regan, now I know you have a lot to talk about so I'll leave you two alone." And with those last words Sirius left the two teenagers alone.