Seriously sad

I do not want to be here.

Ron looked around the office and frowned. Harry had his eyes closed and was resting his head on Ginny's shoulder. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were whispering softly with Tonks and Lupin. Hermione had not let go of Ron's hand since they arrived. Professor Dumbledore seemed lost in his own thoughts.

Ron let his mind wander back to four days before. Hermione had packed the best picnic ever and the weather was wonderful. All of them had gone flying and then gone down to the lake to eat. After lunch they had all gotten quiet for a while, just content to be happy and together. Neville and Luna were whispering to each other and giggling thinking no one could hear them. Ginny and Harry were lying in their backs holding hands and Ron had his head in Hermione's lap while she played with his hair.

Then the owls had arrived and disrupted everything.

Ronald Weasley

Hogwarts School

Dear Mr. Weasley,

We request your presence for the presentation of the last Will and testament of Mr. Sirius Black this Wednesday at three o'clock. Be advised you have been named in the will.

Yours sincerely,

Binder, Brimstone and Grendel

So Now I'm here to find out what I may or may not have gotten from someone I wish was still alive.

A smiling portly man walked into the office carrying what looked for all the world like a portrait covered with cloth.

"Good afternoon I am Horatio Binder and it is my sad duty to inform you of the contents of this will regarding the late Mr. Black.

I have a very bad feeling about this.

Mr. Binder hung the portrait up and removed the cloth.

Sirius's face looked back at them out of the portrait.

Yep I was right.

"Hello all of you, I guess since I'm seeing you all for the first time I must have died. I would like to tell all of you now how much you have meant to me."

"Harry my Godson, when I first met you it was like James had returned and I had gotten my best friend back. As I got to know you however it became clear you were going to be your own man. To be sure you have many traits that are like your fathers but you have grown into a fine young man. A young man your mother and father would be very proud of today. You have been given a terrible burden and have handled it with courage and determination. Remember I love you dearly and though you are sad now we will see each other again and then you and I and your parents and all the others we love will be together again."

At that Harry began to cry and both Hermione and Ginny went and wrapped him up in their arms.

"Arthur and Molly, long have you been among my favorite people. Even when we argued Molly, I never questioned your reasons for doing so. You took Harry to heart and guarded him as fiercely as your other sons. For that I can never thank you enough. Both of you have fought the good fight never surrendering to despair and always looking forward to the next day with hope and devotion. Guided by your shinning examples your children reflect those qualities in abundance. Though you were never burdened by a surfeit of money you were indeed the most blessed of families and it is my fervent hope that it continues to be so."

"Nymphadora, you have brought honor back to a family that had long since traded it for hatred and loathing. I will greatly miss you my dearest cousin. I want to ask one final thing of you if I may. Help Moony out, he was never any good at handling loss and I have seen him smile at you enough to know he is fond of you even if he is too stubborn to admit it."

Tonks laughed and looked over at Lupin smiling.

"Moony don't be mad, I said that for your own good and you know it. I would like to say that you don't have to look out for anyone now but it's not true. Please look out for Harry and help Arthur and Molly. Be happy, live life and hex Snape for me. No don't hex Snape, find out something he likes and buy it for him. The time for old grudges is long past now."

"Albus I know you are in the habit of dispensing advice but I hope you will listen to a little right now. Life is short, eat more candy."

Despite the fact almost all of them were crying the room filled with laughter.

"I will do my very best old friend." Dumbledore replied.

"Hermione I came to know you while you stayed in my home. Your compassion for the magical creatures of the world was a refreshing change and a wonderful contrast to the bigotry of the rest of the Black family. I hope you keep up on your crusade. While I believe you are somewhat mistaken about the wishes of house elves there are many magical creatures that could greatly use your help. Speaking of those who might need some help, there is a certain redhead who truly wants to tell you something important if he hasn't already. He may not say what he's thinking well but believe me he means it with all of his heart."

'Ron, first of all I'm sorry if I spilled the beans in regards to Hermione but it needed to be said if you haven't already. I enjoyed all of our talks over wizard chess though I wish I had beaten you just once. I want to think you for introducing Harry to your family and making room for him. I know in a large family sometimes the youngest boy gets ignored a bit and I also know that it must seem unfair that Harry gets so much attention and sometimes people seem to not notice you are even there. Despite all that however you made room in your life and your family's for Harry and I cannot thank you enough. One thing I meant to say to you while we were playing chess but never got the chance was how the one thing I regret is not telling my first love how I felt. I spent the rest of my life looking for someone who I could love as well as her and never found it again. You and I are a great deal a like please don't make the same mistake."

"Ginny, you are a delightful young lady and I am better for having known you. Your attempts to keep me occupied were most appreciated. Please help Harry in the days to come. You more than anyone else can get him to open up and talk. Secondly with Fred and George having left Hogwarts the title of troublemaker has been vacated. I feel confident you can find a suitable replacement."

"Yeah I believe I can." Ginny smirked.

"Now as to the disposition of my assets."

"Firstly to Albus Dumbledore I leave a lifetime supply of candy which will be delivered every month."

"To Arthur and Molly Weasley I leave one hundred thousand Galleons and my property in Spain It is large enough for all the Weasley's and any Weasley's they may add by marriage. It has never before been filled with love to my knowledge and it does my heart good to think of you changing that."

"To Remus Lupin I leave one hundred thousand Galleons. Moony, now that you have money go with Tonks and buy yourself some new clothes. You might also want to take the lovely Tonks out to dinner. Enjoy the money my brother so you will have some new stories to tell me when you see me again."

"Ginny I leave you five thousand Galleons to make sure Hogwarts doesn't become too boring."

"To Hermione Granger I leave my shares in the Wizarding Wireless Network which I have placed in the S.PE.W. Foundation. The investment will produce a decent amount of income to fund whatever projects you believe will be in the best interests of magical creatures worldwide. A special emphasis on the rights of Werewolves might be in order as well."

"To Ronald Weasley I leave ten thousand Galleons and my old motorcycle. Use both of them to show your lady fair how much you care. Take care of my bike please. I couldn't give it to Harry because Lilly would kill me all over again if I did and I can't stand for it not to be used. Sorry Molly.

"To Harry Potter I leave all my remaining gold amounting to around three hundred and sixty thousand Galleons. I also leave you all of my other properties with the following exception. I leave my cottage in the village of Hogsmeade to both Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley to be owned jointly. I know you both are probably blushing now but trust me I have SEEN a time when you will have need of it."

"Harry don't be afraid to let your friends take care of you. They love you and before the war is over you may well see how much. Enjoy every moment you have with them."

"One more thing Harry, this portrait will be hung at number twelve as a resource. Do not confuse this portrait with the real Sirius Black. I am just a reflection of the real Sirius at the time it was done. Feel free to come to me if you need information but the best reflection of the real Sirius is in your own head."

Mr. Binder stood up "This closes the last Will and Testament of Sirius Black. Please follow me as there are some papers that need signing."