Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.

No Longer Running

Summery: Sequel to On the Run. Harry now has Sirius back in his life, a home and friends. What can go wrong? AU.

Chapter One

Summer Birthday's

Sirius grinned as he snuck into Harry's bed room. It was early morning, the sun had only been up a little over half an hour and his godson was still deeply asleep. Slowly he tip-toed to the side of the bed where Harry lay buried in the covers. Pulling the covers back a little he revealed Harry's upper body. Harry always wore a long sleeve t-shirt and sweat pants to bed. Reaching quickly he began to tickle Harry mercilessly.

Harry's eyes shot open in surprise and he immediately began to giggle and laugh. He knew Sirius was tickling him. Begging didn't get him to stop either. After several minutes of tickling his godson, Sirius finally released him. Harry sat a moment to get his composure, he was out of breath and his face was beet red and he had some tears that had leaked out of his eyes from laughing so hard.

"Happy Birthday, Kiddo." Sirius said ruffling his hair as soon as Harry had recovered from the tickle attack.

"Thanks." Harry said playfully glaring at his grinning godfather.

"Come on down, Remus has made breakfast." Sirius said before he left the room to allow his godson to get ready for the day.

Harry smiled as he threw his feet over the side of the bed and onto the cool floor. Gathering his clothes, jeans and a slightly baggy black t-shirt that had surfing logo's on it. He'd gotten the shirt from a competition he'd come in third place at earlier in the summer. The Weasley's had all come to watch the competition. He also picked a pair of brown cowboy boots; they were comfortable to wear and looked good with almost anything so he wore them often. After showering and dressing he headed down the stairs and into the kitchen.

Hovering in the kitchen doorway he watched as Sirius and Remus argued over something childish. He smiled; they often argued, he found, and it was useless to break it up because they'd only start another sooner or later about something just as stupid. He knew they weren't angry at each other, it was more of a game between them.

"Hey, Birthday Boy!" Remus said as he noticed Harry in the doorway. "Happy birthday!" He said as he pulled Harry into a comfortable hug.

"Thanks." Harry said as they broke apart.

"I made breakfast, toast, bacon, and eggs." Remus said as he ushered Harry into the dining room and into a seat. They all sat around and began breakfast. Much of the conversation was about the day ahead.

"The Weasley's should be here by noon," Sirius said as he cleaned the last of his plate. "We'll have lunch, then cake."

Harry nodded. This was the largest birthday he could ever remember having. The Dursleys had never celebrated his birthday, and Sirius had never been able to give him a large birthday party. He felt a little embarrassed about how big a deal everyone was making it out to be. He was turning sixteen, so what? Kid's turned sixteen everyday. But nonetheless he was grateful.

The Weasley's arrived by floo a little after eleven thirty. Harry was surprised to see Hermione with them because he knew she'd been on vacation with her family. They placed their gifts on a table that had been cleared for gifts and Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Fred and George all headed outside to go to the beach.

One of the hobbies they'd picked up over the summer was finding sea shells.

"So, what have you got planned for the day?" Molly asked as she, Arthur, Remus, Bill and Charlie sat around the decorated living room.

"Nothing too big, just lunch, presents, and cake." Sirius answered her politely.

"Harry gave me the impression he thought it was a big deal." Charlie commented.

Sirius sighed. "Yeah, to him it is. He's never really had a real birthday party with living with the Dursleys or growing up with me."

Charlie nodded understandingly. "Ron's been begging to come over here since nine thirty this morning." He said smiling.

Sirius snorted. "Probably for the cake," He mumbled amused.

"Probably." Bill agreed.

"How is Harry liking it here?" Arthur asked curiously.

"He really likes it. He's relaxed a lot." Sirius answered.

"Has he been taking care of himself?" Molly asked. They all knew about how Harry had been neglecting his health over the last year; Ron and Ginny had told them.

"Yes, he has." Sirius answered. "He's eating regular meals, sleeping well, and has even ventured around town a few times. He loves a surf shop near here; they serve meals and all the local surfers hang out there."

"It's about time we serve lunch." Remus interrupted as he stood from the chair he'd occupied. Sirius nodded agreeing and also stood.

Sirius, Remus, Arthur, Bill and Charlie all carried a basket or two loaded with food, while Molly carried some blankets.

They were having lunch down by the beach, and later cake at the house.

Molly and Remus set the blankets down while the others, with the exception of Sirius and Bill who went in search of Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Fred and George.

After about five minutes of walking they found them gathered around a area of sand covered in shells that had washed up in the previous nights tide. "Find anything interesting?" Sirius asked smiling when they got close enough.

They got six surprised looks. No one had noticed their presence. "We've found a few nice shells. Last night's tide gave us a pretty good selection." Hermione was the first to answer.

"We didn't notice you come up." Ron said stating the obvious.

Sirius grinned. "Come on, lunch is ready." The six sea shell hunters nodded and followed Sirius and Bill.

Sitting around on the blankets eating their lunch on the beach was very pleasant. They had a nice meal and continued to play on the beach for a few more hours. Sirius had bought a couple of kites that they took turns flying.

Around three that afternoon they headed back to the house to cut the cake. Harry made his wish, and even though it was against the birthday code, Ron still asked what Harry wished for, but he got no answer. Harry just smiled at him when he asked.

After they were full of cake they sat around the living room and watched a new movie.

That evening it was decided Ron and Hermione could stay over for the night. Bill and Charlie couldn't because they were busy, and Fred and George were planning on working on their experiments. Sirius asked many times what they're experiments were, but he didn't get an answer. Harry was relieved by this because he didn't want a prank war to brew, and with the mood he had been in that day it was a likely possibility.

Around eleven that night Hermione and Ron had gone to their respective guest rooms and gone to sleep, but Harry found himself too restless to sleep.

Opening the door to the balcony in his room he sat down in one of the chairs at watched the stars twinkle. He thought about the past year, how much had changed. It hadn't even been a full year yet!

Sirius was now free of all charges, they now lived in Australia, Harry now went to a Wizarding school called Hogwarts.

Harry was glad the trial was over; he didn't think he could take too much more of that without breaking down or something. Things were better now, though. He was living with Sirius, and for him that was more then anything else.

He was glad to have the life he now had though. But he also found himself thinking of old friends. Cameron, most especially. Was Cameron okay? Was he mad? Would he forgive him? Would he ever see Cameron again?

Harry slowly fell asleep and didn't even notice when Sirius gently lifted him from the chair; he was rather small for his age, and gently laid him on his bed and covered him in a few blankets. Sirius gently placed a kiss on his forehead.

End of Chapter One

A/N: Well, there is chapter one of my first sequel. I hope you liked it and please REVIEW!

THANK YOU for your suggestions on titles! They were all wonderful! No Longer Running was the one I think fit the best, thank you darkchildlover for the title!