A/N- I should have been doing homework now but instead I wrote this. I
loved writing this chapter and I can't wait till the next one. It should be
pretty good. Yesterday I spent a lot of my babysitting money. I bought the
OOTP book on cd, which was really expensive. I also bought a Harry Potter
shirt with the crackly wanted poster on it, a Harry Potter one a day
calendar and 2 really cheap Harry Potter Christmas ornaments! I have never
bought that much Harry potter stuff at one time ever! GUESS WHAT I DID!!
Review responses! They are at the bottom!! Wow, I really need to do my
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it. I feel like I have wasted my break babysitting! Well.. that is in the
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Snape and Black and talking to Harry
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"Remus, what are we going to do about Harry? Dumbledore and Madame Pomphrey and the order and everyone should know!" Sirius exclaimed to Moony a few days later.
"Padfoot. You can't tell anyone. Harry would be horrified and ashamed."
"I don't understand why he is ashamed Moony," Sirius said. "He shouldn't be at all."
Remus sighed. "I'm not sure why he is. He won't really talk to me about that but I can tell he is. That is why he didn't tell you I think."
"But you didn't tell me either Remus. You should have told me."
"I owed it to Harry. You should know that. He just didn't want to worry you. I tried to tell him that you would be understanding but he insisted that I didn't say a word."
"What really happened Moony? How did he get bitten?"
"Sirius..remember that day when we saw you in Three Broomsticks? You introduced yourself to us right as I was about to talk to Harry about your death. I knew immediately who you were but Harry didn't. It was that day."
"And?" Sirius asked.
"We were having a pretty good day but the only thing I really remember is taking a walk with Harry. I forget everything after that. I woke up in bed at home. Harry didn't tell me. He avoided me sort of but then on the night of a full moon I remember seeing another werewolf. I chased it but it got away. I realized it was Harry. I sort of sensed it I guess. I wanted to talk to him after that but he kept avoiding me. I finally cornered him and just came right out and demanded to know. He couldn't really lie at that point."
"Wow," was all that Sirius said.
"That was why I was so miserable. I know you were worried but I couldn't tell you why I was so sad because Harry made me promise not to tell anyone."
"And what about Snape?" Padfoot asked.
"I am not exactly sure of the whole story but I think you should go talk to Harry now. You are probably the only one who he can really talk to."
"Actually I am going to talk to Snape and then Harry."
"Alright then Padfoot. I will see you at dinner."
Sirius left and knocked on the dungeons entrance. He walked in after he heard a sharp "come in".
"What do you want Black?" Snape asked.
"Listen Snape.I need to talk to you."
"Civilly?" Snape asked sarcastically.
Sirius nodded and walked to the front and took a seat.
"What do you want? I don't have much time for this."
"How did you find out about Harry being a werewolf?" Sirius asked.
Snape hesitated. "I see you found out then? How?"
"I just did. It doesn't matter. The fact of the matter is he didn't tell me himself."
"Why would he tell a mutt like you?"
Sirius glared at Snape. "I thought we were going to talk civilly for once?"
"When have we ever?" Snape drawled.
"LISTEN SNIVELLIS! Tell me what happened!" Sirius growled.
Snape made an enraged sound in the back of his throat and spoke.
"Fine, I found out while giving him an Occlumency lesson." Snape spat.
"And?"
Sirius groaned and started to explain surprisingly slightly more civil.
"I caught him trying to steal ingredients to make Wolfsbane potion on the first night of school. I didn't realize it was those ingredients but then I found out during Occlumency. You should find out yourself what happened exactly from Potter. I told him I wouldn't tell anyone and I didn't."
"Why?"
"That isn't important Black. Is that all you wanted?" Snape glared.
Sirius glared back but nodded and made his way to the door. Snape remembered one thing quickly and told him before he could leave.
"Black, you should talk to Potter."
"What about?"
"Just talk to him. You're his godfather. He feels guilty about everything that happened in the last two years and I am sure that the prophecy isn't settling well. Just talk to him," Snape said.
Sirius raised an eyebrow but nodded. Snape thought he could hear a quiet "thank you" but he just shrugged it off and considered himself to be extremely tired and "out of it".
Sirius got out his mirror when he went back to his room and decided to try it out to talk to Harry.
"Harry," he called out to it."
Harry was in his room alone doing homework. Everyone else was in Hogsmeade but Harry didn't feel like going today. He heard a voice and he shuffled his stuff around before he found the cause. The mirror was rattling a little deep in his trunk. He picked it up and was surprised to see his godfather's face in it.
"Sirius?" he questioned.
"Yeah Harry. I see you still have your mirror."
"Of course. Where are you?"
"In my room. Will you come here?"
"Sure, I will be up in a few minutes."
Sirius nodded and Harry put the mirror back in his trunk. He walked to Sirius quarters after saying the password and he saw his godfather reading a book.
"You like to read?" Harry asked oddly.
Sirius let out a small chuckle. "Of course Harry. Come and sit down."
"Sure Sirius, what's up?" Harry asked with a tint of nervousness.
"Well, I talked to both Remus and Snape."
"You talked to Snape?"
"Don't remind me."
"Sirius.do we have to make this into a big deal?"
"No Harry but I would like to know a little more on what happened."
"I already told you," Harry told him.
"Harry why do you feel ashamed. Why won't you tell Dumbledore? You can trust him."
Sirius watched as Harry looked down at his twiddling thumbs after he said that. "You don't trust him?"
Harry didn't answer.
Padfoot sighed. Of course Harry didn't trust Dumbledore. He barely trusted anyone. They already went through this didn't they? Harry had been through so much and now people were continuing to find out something he wanted to keep a secret. But why did he want to keep it a secret exactly?
"Ok..so you don't trust Dumbledore."
Harry shot his head up quickly. "No, I do! It's just..I trust him for my safety but I don't know what he would do if he found out. I honestly can't imagine his reaction."
"I am sure it would be very calm and understanding. It isn't your fault that you are now a werewolf. It's...Remus'.
"No Sirius. Please don't blame only Remus. It was the fault of not only Remus. It was my fault, Moony's fault and." Harry stopped and looked into his godfather's eyes.
"Whose fault Harry?
"No one Sirius. I will tell someone but there is no reason to now. You, Snape, Remus and Stratus already know."
"What? Stratus?"
Harry nodded. "Yeah. He made this sort of prediction at the beginning of the year."
"You didn't tell him right?"
"No of course not." Harry looked a little shocked at the look of realization that appeared on Sirius' face. "Why?"
"Nevermind."
"Is that all you wanted to talk about Sirius?" Harry asked.
"Not exactly."
"What?"
"Well, we never really had a chance to talk about the prophecy and some people have been telling me you feel guilty about everything that has happened in the last two years. You don't feel guilty about me right?"
"About you?" Harry questioned.
"About me and the department of mysteries."
"I don't feel guilty about anything Sirius."
"Well I know that is a lie Harry. Everyone feels guilty about something."
"Yeah well I don't feel guilty now."
Sirius could tell his godson was not telling the truth.
"Harry, what happened with me was not your fault. I am honored that you risked your life to save me. You might have made a mistake but everyone did. It wasn't an intentional mistake so there is no reason you should take the blame. I am here now so it doesn't even really matter. I don't want you to feel bad though. It is over with, done, in the past."
Harry nodded and a small smile appeared on his face. Sirius loved when he smiled. His smile could light up a whole room and it brightened things up a bit.
"I love you Harry," Sirius whispered.
Harry laughed. "Well aren't we getting mushy?" he joked.
Sirius playfully slapped Harry across the back of his head making Harry give him a sarcastic scowl.
"I love you too Padfoot." Harry said and gave his godfather a hug.
"How do you feel about the prophecy?" Sirius asked after a couple of minutes.
"Why do you all of a sudden want to know all about my feelings?"
"I don't know but I do want to know."
"Sirius, don't worry about me. It is a little overwhelming but I guess I knew all along. Everyone knows. The whole wizarding world knows I am going to be the one save the world anyway. I have been doing the hero thing since I was one and I can't seem to get out of it."
"You always manage to find yourself a job don't you? Trouble all the time. Sorcerer's stone in year one, chamber of secrets in year two, an escaped convict chasing after you in year 3, the tri-wizard tournament in year 4 and the department of ministries and everything with the order this last year. I wonder what will happen this year."
"I am the bloody boy who doesn't die."
"No Harry. You are the-boy-who-lived."
"Sirius, do you know how much I hate that nickname?"
"Um.no?"
"I really hate the fame."
"I know Harry, I know."
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Slightly shorter chapter but the next one will be a super long one. Like I said, I actually did review responses. I am just so grateful for all your reviews. This is responses to reviews from the last chapter. I will try to respond every once in a while.
Sniffy- You have no idea how much I like to hear that! I guarantee you will find out a lot about Stratus in upcoming chapters. I don't know about bringing someone to life but I have some plans for something interesting.
Prd2bAmerican18- Thanks!
Amber-986- Thanks so much! I am glad you like it. I love hearing my story is original. That is what I strive for.. originality.
ironic-humour- I am glad you like it. If I find out about any other werewolf!Harry fics I will be sure to let you know.
Jeanne2- I think I will keep it at pg. I was thinking the same as you.
Flying High- Thanks!
Alynna Lis Eachann- I am still feeling kind of guilty about writing about the owls but it was interesting. I got the idea from my friend and thought it sure was original. Nothing else like it. I am glad that Sirius knows too. More twists to my plot can happen now.
MarsMoonStar- I am so glad. Thank you so much.
uNoeWho- Did I update soon enough? I decided to keep it at pg. Thanks for the vote.
aerinoutlander- Glad you love it. I update as soon as I can. I've been busy these last two weeks but the week I will update atleast 3 times. Good enough?
evanescence55- I still don't understand why someone would call it Micheal Jaskconish but oh well. It was a misunderstanding. I agree though. He is his godfather.
happigolucki616- Happy new year to you too. Oooh I am mysterious. I am assuming that's good. I love mysteries too and I love gum drops so thanks a bunch! Update your story soon! I love it sooooooooooooooooooo much!
Anne- Thanks!
Goofy- don't worry, no bad stuff. Someone said I might need to change it cause the owl thing but I don't think it is bad. I've read worse. Thanks.
Wiccan PussyKat- I think you are my most faithful reviewer with the nicest and good length review each time. Thanks. Babysitting can be fun but doing a lot of it in one week is so tiring. It didn't help that I stayed up all night reading fanfiction so I was super tired. Yep, Sirius knows. I am glad he knows. You will find out about all your questions in upcoming chapters. Sorry but I'm not going to give anything away. Haha.
crazy-lil-nae-nae- Thanks but I think I am going to keep it at pg.
child of the new dawn- I just read your update today and I loved it so much. Like always ofcourse. Yes yes, poor owls. Lol, everyone is sad about the owls. It was weird wasn't it? Good weird or bad weird? Lol.
Rhinemjr- unbelievably good? Wow! Thanks so much!
Kelei- I warmed up to the last chapter after I reread it. Harry might get a little angrier. Maybe. Thanks for reviewing.
Skimbleshanks, the Railway CAT- Yep yep, it was kind of gross. I liked how you said it progressed the story nicely. I am so glad.
Anora- I am so happy that you enjoyed it! Thanks!
~~ Whew.. Those are it. I will try to do that every once in a while. Hoped you all liked this chappie! I enjoyed writing it so much! I will update soon. I am also going to start another fic and I know it will be really good. Really original but you will have to wait. I am not going to post it until I am done with it. That will be in a couple of months. I can't wait to start on it!
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Snape and Black and talking to Harry
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"Remus, what are we going to do about Harry? Dumbledore and Madame Pomphrey and the order and everyone should know!" Sirius exclaimed to Moony a few days later.
"Padfoot. You can't tell anyone. Harry would be horrified and ashamed."
"I don't understand why he is ashamed Moony," Sirius said. "He shouldn't be at all."
Remus sighed. "I'm not sure why he is. He won't really talk to me about that but I can tell he is. That is why he didn't tell you I think."
"But you didn't tell me either Remus. You should have told me."
"I owed it to Harry. You should know that. He just didn't want to worry you. I tried to tell him that you would be understanding but he insisted that I didn't say a word."
"What really happened Moony? How did he get bitten?"
"Sirius..remember that day when we saw you in Three Broomsticks? You introduced yourself to us right as I was about to talk to Harry about your death. I knew immediately who you were but Harry didn't. It was that day."
"And?" Sirius asked.
"We were having a pretty good day but the only thing I really remember is taking a walk with Harry. I forget everything after that. I woke up in bed at home. Harry didn't tell me. He avoided me sort of but then on the night of a full moon I remember seeing another werewolf. I chased it but it got away. I realized it was Harry. I sort of sensed it I guess. I wanted to talk to him after that but he kept avoiding me. I finally cornered him and just came right out and demanded to know. He couldn't really lie at that point."
"Wow," was all that Sirius said.
"That was why I was so miserable. I know you were worried but I couldn't tell you why I was so sad because Harry made me promise not to tell anyone."
"And what about Snape?" Padfoot asked.
"I am not exactly sure of the whole story but I think you should go talk to Harry now. You are probably the only one who he can really talk to."
"Actually I am going to talk to Snape and then Harry."
"Alright then Padfoot. I will see you at dinner."
Sirius left and knocked on the dungeons entrance. He walked in after he heard a sharp "come in".
"What do you want Black?" Snape asked.
"Listen Snape.I need to talk to you."
"Civilly?" Snape asked sarcastically.
Sirius nodded and walked to the front and took a seat.
"What do you want? I don't have much time for this."
"How did you find out about Harry being a werewolf?" Sirius asked.
Snape hesitated. "I see you found out then? How?"
"I just did. It doesn't matter. The fact of the matter is he didn't tell me himself."
"Why would he tell a mutt like you?"
Sirius glared at Snape. "I thought we were going to talk civilly for once?"
"When have we ever?" Snape drawled.
"LISTEN SNIVELLIS! Tell me what happened!" Sirius growled.
Snape made an enraged sound in the back of his throat and spoke.
"Fine, I found out while giving him an Occlumency lesson." Snape spat.
"And?"
Sirius groaned and started to explain surprisingly slightly more civil.
"I caught him trying to steal ingredients to make Wolfsbane potion on the first night of school. I didn't realize it was those ingredients but then I found out during Occlumency. You should find out yourself what happened exactly from Potter. I told him I wouldn't tell anyone and I didn't."
"Why?"
"That isn't important Black. Is that all you wanted?" Snape glared.
Sirius glared back but nodded and made his way to the door. Snape remembered one thing quickly and told him before he could leave.
"Black, you should talk to Potter."
"What about?"
"Just talk to him. You're his godfather. He feels guilty about everything that happened in the last two years and I am sure that the prophecy isn't settling well. Just talk to him," Snape said.
Sirius raised an eyebrow but nodded. Snape thought he could hear a quiet "thank you" but he just shrugged it off and considered himself to be extremely tired and "out of it".
Sirius got out his mirror when he went back to his room and decided to try it out to talk to Harry.
"Harry," he called out to it."
Harry was in his room alone doing homework. Everyone else was in Hogsmeade but Harry didn't feel like going today. He heard a voice and he shuffled his stuff around before he found the cause. The mirror was rattling a little deep in his trunk. He picked it up and was surprised to see his godfather's face in it.
"Sirius?" he questioned.
"Yeah Harry. I see you still have your mirror."
"Of course. Where are you?"
"In my room. Will you come here?"
"Sure, I will be up in a few minutes."
Sirius nodded and Harry put the mirror back in his trunk. He walked to Sirius quarters after saying the password and he saw his godfather reading a book.
"You like to read?" Harry asked oddly.
Sirius let out a small chuckle. "Of course Harry. Come and sit down."
"Sure Sirius, what's up?" Harry asked with a tint of nervousness.
"Well, I talked to both Remus and Snape."
"You talked to Snape?"
"Don't remind me."
"Sirius.do we have to make this into a big deal?"
"No Harry but I would like to know a little more on what happened."
"I already told you," Harry told him.
"Harry why do you feel ashamed. Why won't you tell Dumbledore? You can trust him."
Sirius watched as Harry looked down at his twiddling thumbs after he said that. "You don't trust him?"
Harry didn't answer.
Padfoot sighed. Of course Harry didn't trust Dumbledore. He barely trusted anyone. They already went through this didn't they? Harry had been through so much and now people were continuing to find out something he wanted to keep a secret. But why did he want to keep it a secret exactly?
"Ok..so you don't trust Dumbledore."
Harry shot his head up quickly. "No, I do! It's just..I trust him for my safety but I don't know what he would do if he found out. I honestly can't imagine his reaction."
"I am sure it would be very calm and understanding. It isn't your fault that you are now a werewolf. It's...Remus'.
"No Sirius. Please don't blame only Remus. It was the fault of not only Remus. It was my fault, Moony's fault and." Harry stopped and looked into his godfather's eyes.
"Whose fault Harry?
"No one Sirius. I will tell someone but there is no reason to now. You, Snape, Remus and Stratus already know."
"What? Stratus?"
Harry nodded. "Yeah. He made this sort of prediction at the beginning of the year."
"You didn't tell him right?"
"No of course not." Harry looked a little shocked at the look of realization that appeared on Sirius' face. "Why?"
"Nevermind."
"Is that all you wanted to talk about Sirius?" Harry asked.
"Not exactly."
"What?"
"Well, we never really had a chance to talk about the prophecy and some people have been telling me you feel guilty about everything that has happened in the last two years. You don't feel guilty about me right?"
"About you?" Harry questioned.
"About me and the department of mysteries."
"I don't feel guilty about anything Sirius."
"Well I know that is a lie Harry. Everyone feels guilty about something."
"Yeah well I don't feel guilty now."
Sirius could tell his godson was not telling the truth.
"Harry, what happened with me was not your fault. I am honored that you risked your life to save me. You might have made a mistake but everyone did. It wasn't an intentional mistake so there is no reason you should take the blame. I am here now so it doesn't even really matter. I don't want you to feel bad though. It is over with, done, in the past."
Harry nodded and a small smile appeared on his face. Sirius loved when he smiled. His smile could light up a whole room and it brightened things up a bit.
"I love you Harry," Sirius whispered.
Harry laughed. "Well aren't we getting mushy?" he joked.
Sirius playfully slapped Harry across the back of his head making Harry give him a sarcastic scowl.
"I love you too Padfoot." Harry said and gave his godfather a hug.
"How do you feel about the prophecy?" Sirius asked after a couple of minutes.
"Why do you all of a sudden want to know all about my feelings?"
"I don't know but I do want to know."
"Sirius, don't worry about me. It is a little overwhelming but I guess I knew all along. Everyone knows. The whole wizarding world knows I am going to be the one save the world anyway. I have been doing the hero thing since I was one and I can't seem to get out of it."
"You always manage to find yourself a job don't you? Trouble all the time. Sorcerer's stone in year one, chamber of secrets in year two, an escaped convict chasing after you in year 3, the tri-wizard tournament in year 4 and the department of ministries and everything with the order this last year. I wonder what will happen this year."
"I am the bloody boy who doesn't die."
"No Harry. You are the-boy-who-lived."
"Sirius, do you know how much I hate that nickname?"
"Um.no?"
"I really hate the fame."
"I know Harry, I know."
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Slightly shorter chapter but the next one will be a super long one. Like I said, I actually did review responses. I am just so grateful for all your reviews. This is responses to reviews from the last chapter. I will try to respond every once in a while.
Sniffy- You have no idea how much I like to hear that! I guarantee you will find out a lot about Stratus in upcoming chapters. I don't know about bringing someone to life but I have some plans for something interesting.
Prd2bAmerican18- Thanks!
Amber-986- Thanks so much! I am glad you like it. I love hearing my story is original. That is what I strive for.. originality.
ironic-humour- I am glad you like it. If I find out about any other werewolf!Harry fics I will be sure to let you know.
Jeanne2- I think I will keep it at pg. I was thinking the same as you.
Flying High- Thanks!
Alynna Lis Eachann- I am still feeling kind of guilty about writing about the owls but it was interesting. I got the idea from my friend and thought it sure was original. Nothing else like it. I am glad that Sirius knows too. More twists to my plot can happen now.
MarsMoonStar- I am so glad. Thank you so much.
uNoeWho- Did I update soon enough? I decided to keep it at pg. Thanks for the vote.
aerinoutlander- Glad you love it. I update as soon as I can. I've been busy these last two weeks but the week I will update atleast 3 times. Good enough?
evanescence55- I still don't understand why someone would call it Micheal Jaskconish but oh well. It was a misunderstanding. I agree though. He is his godfather.
happigolucki616- Happy new year to you too. Oooh I am mysterious. I am assuming that's good. I love mysteries too and I love gum drops so thanks a bunch! Update your story soon! I love it sooooooooooooooooooo much!
Anne- Thanks!
Goofy- don't worry, no bad stuff. Someone said I might need to change it cause the owl thing but I don't think it is bad. I've read worse. Thanks.
Wiccan PussyKat- I think you are my most faithful reviewer with the nicest and good length review each time. Thanks. Babysitting can be fun but doing a lot of it in one week is so tiring. It didn't help that I stayed up all night reading fanfiction so I was super tired. Yep, Sirius knows. I am glad he knows. You will find out about all your questions in upcoming chapters. Sorry but I'm not going to give anything away. Haha.
crazy-lil-nae-nae- Thanks but I think I am going to keep it at pg.
child of the new dawn- I just read your update today and I loved it so much. Like always ofcourse. Yes yes, poor owls. Lol, everyone is sad about the owls. It was weird wasn't it? Good weird or bad weird? Lol.
Rhinemjr- unbelievably good? Wow! Thanks so much!
Kelei- I warmed up to the last chapter after I reread it. Harry might get a little angrier. Maybe. Thanks for reviewing.
Skimbleshanks, the Railway CAT- Yep yep, it was kind of gross. I liked how you said it progressed the story nicely. I am so glad.
Anora- I am so happy that you enjoyed it! Thanks!
~~ Whew.. Those are it. I will try to do that every once in a while. Hoped you all liked this chappie! I enjoyed writing it so much! I will update soon. I am also going to start another fic and I know it will be really good. Really original but you will have to wait. I am not going to post it until I am done with it. That will be in a couple of months. I can't wait to start on it!
PLEASE REVIEW!! If I get a certain amount of reviews I will write review responses. Do you like review responses? Write longer reviews and you will get longer responses of course. There is more to respond to. REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW! Love you all!