Down in a dark room of the Ministry Of Magic, there was a thick black curtain. It rippled gently as voices whispered. A glowing blue cloud whisked through the room and into the curtain. It rippled harder then blew hard to the side. A dark blue spark started radiating out of the black, coming closer to the opening. A pale hand came from behind, grasping the edge of the fabric and pulled it to the side. A tall figure of a man, stepped out, his Celtic necklace glowed brightly, illuminating a gruff face. The man took a deep breath and smiled. "I'm back." He whispered hoarsely.

Patricia sat up in bed, the covers falling off the top of her body, her hair falling over her maroon shirt. "Kathryn" she yelled from across the room. Her friend gave no answer. Pat got up and turned on Kathryn's radio. The brunette shot up.

"WTF?!?"

"Kat, I had a vision. Sirius is alive." Kathryn stared at her friend in shock.

"You're kidding?!?"

"You really think I'd kid about something like this?!? I'm frickin scared. I already had to deal with losing him once, I can't do it again." Kathryn gave her a hug.

"It'll be alright." Pat cried in her arms till she fell asleep.

The next day at mythology, there was only one professor. The class stayed inside because the storm raging outside. "Ok class; turn in your reports on dragons. Malfoy leave Ron alone. Quiet reading, which means no smart mouth comments." Kathryn sat behind her desk and pulled out her romance novel. Inside Harry's head, he distinctively heard Pat's voice.

"Harry, come here. I need to talk to you." He looked around to try and find where it came from. "Harry, its Professor Kirkman. I'm in the back room. I've got something important to tell you." He raised his eyebrow and walked to the front. Kat looked at him.

"Yes?"

"Professor Kirkman called me into the back." Kat nodded and he went to the back room, shutting the door behind him.

"Umm, what's up?"

"Have a seat." Harry sat on the leather couch across from Pat. Harry, I had a vision in my sleep last night. Sirius is alive." Harry's Jaw dropped.

"Are you serious?!?" Pat nodded and took off her ring, motioning him to look at it. He held out his hand and looked at the Celtic ring. The small, blue, diamond shaped stone glowed brilliantly.

"That ring was giving to me by a strange vendor our 6th year. I was also given a necklace of the same design, for Sirius's Christmas present. I knew there was some charm on it, excuse the pun. It glowed softly when ever we were together, but never this brilliantly. In my dream, I saw the curtain; it rippled harder and harder till the bottom blew up. Behind it was the brilliant glow of hi necklace, and he pulled the curtain to the side and stepped out. He's alive." Harry just stared at her in utter disbelief. His God Father not only dated his teacher, but he's been brought back to life by a gift from her. "I have told Dumbledore. He's preparing a room." She took a deep breath. "I'm scared."

Harry looked at his teacher. She had total worry in her eyes and she was shaking.

"Are you sure?" She nodded.

"Yeah, he's alive and coming here."

"Coming here?!?"

"Yeah, he's hitch hiking, I can feel him coming." She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, then opened them, smiling. "Be watchful. He's coming to see you. He has no idea I'm here." She laughed lightly. Harry just stared at her in disbelief. He was about to say something just as the bell rang. "Ok kiddo, have fun at your next class."

"Yeah, bye." And he was out the door.

"Harry, what were you doing in the office?" Hermione asked him, while holding Ron's hand. Harry was in too much of a daze to notice someone was talking to him. "HARRY!!!"

"Huh wah?"

"Dude, what's wrong with you." Ron asked. Harry just shrugged.

"I'll tell you guys in privacy later. I don't need anyone picking this up." They ran up to the common room and sat in their usual chairs, skipping class. "Diseramous lefirius" Harry whispered, flicking his wand. The room was covered in a grayish film. "Ok, we're completely alone. Professor Kirkman called me into her office through telepathy." He took a deep breath. "She said she had a vision…." "Sirius is alive…" His friends moved in closer.

"Are you sure?" Hermione asked a tremble in her voice. Ron just stared in disbelief, his mouth gaping.

"Yeah, she said he's coming here."

"But how could he be alive? We saw him fall into that curtain." Tears came to Harry's eyes.

"I trust her. She's not lying. She said it was the doing of an old Celtic necklace she gave him. Said it had a charm on it and brought him back to life through her matching ring…" Ron held his forehead, shaking lightly.

"I'm so confused." Hermione was still shocked.

"That's completely impossible." Harry shrugged.

"Man thought magic was impossible so obviously the idea of impossibility is smaller than anyone thought." Hermione blinked.

"Well that was profound."

"So when is her due to arrive?" Ron asked. Harry shook his head.

"Dunno."

Kathryn looked at her friend. "You sure you don't mind if Remus and I go out? You know you could always come to the movies with us." Pat shook her head.

"No, I know you two wanna be alone. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine." She flashed a fake grin to make her friends go. As soon as they had left the castle, Pat got out of her bed. She shuffled down the halls to the forbidden forest. She whistled, calling her hippogriff.

"Professor Kirkman, may I have a word with you?' Pat turned around to see the face of Dumbledore.

"Sure, wasshaken?" Dumbledore smiled with an amused twinkle in his eyes.

"I have noticed a strange air around you. Unfortunately, you have the ability to block me out," he chuckled. "But I can tell you are a bit excited and nervous." Pat smiled, laughing to herself.

"Sirius Black is still alive." Dumbledore laughed.

"Ah, so now I see why you can't stop smiling. I suppose it was that charm you gave him, yes? Well I guess you two will be picking up where you left off. Go on your way; just make sure you're back before tonight's festivities." Pat nodded in agreement, and then mounted her hippogriff, Madison. She took off into the soft glow of the moon. Dumbledore looked after her for a moment, smiling and shaking his head. "Ah, young love." And he turned to go back inside the castle.

Patricia stood inside the shrieking shack, taking in the musty smell. She pulled her wand out of her robes and flicked it once. "Killarnious" she whispered. Puffs of dust started blowing off of the floors and walls. The windows opened, letting the dust outside. She sat down on an old couch and sang "Forget it" by Breaking Benjamin while waiting for the house to clean. The doors were straightened and tightened, then oiled down so they no longer squeak. Soon the house was splendid again. Just in time for the door to open. Patricia turned with a smile on her face. In the door way was a large, shaggy, black dog. They stared at each other a few moments, before she spoke. "Well hello there Sirius. Long time no see." The door closed gently behind the dog as he padded forward. Within a few moments the dog had turned into a tall man with a slight muscular build, dark brown hair, and brown eyes. He walked to her slowly, his eyes slowly scanning her.

"Patricia?" His voice was shaking noticeably. "Is… is that… you?" She smiled gently.

"Yeah, Sirius, it's me." A tear trickled down her cheek. He reached out his hand and whipped it away.

"So you brought me back to life…? What are you doing here?" Pat grinned.

"Yeah, I guess I did. I'm teaching Mythology, with Kathryn." Sirius blinked.

"Kat's here too?"

"Yup, she's on a date with Remus right now."

"Remus's here too?"

"Yeah, he's doing DADA." Sirius still looked unsure.

"I'm not dreaming? It's really you?" Pat laughed, shaking her head. She reached around his waist, pulling him to her. Gently, she kissed him.

"Harry should be here soon. I sent him an owl." He tightened his grip on her and collapsed into her arms, sobbing. She staggered and sat/fell onto the couch, still holding him. Her cheek rested against his as she rubbed his back.

"Damn I missed you so much." He held her tighter.

"I missed you too."