Summery: Harry has Sirius back in his life, a home and friends. What could go wrong?

No Longer Running

Chapter Ten

Back to School

"Ready for the new term?" Sirius asked Harry as they walked through the barrier to the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9 3/4.

"Honestly," Harry said glancing up at Sirius as he dragged his trunk behind him. "I don't know. I'm enjoying school this year, but I miss home. I guess that's normal though."

Sirius clapped Harry on the back affectionately. "Yes it is, Kiddo. I'll miss you too."

"Sirius! Harry!" A voice in front of them called. It was Arthur Weasley who was surrounded by his family of shocking red-heads and a bushy haired girl, Hermione.

"Hey, Arthur." Sirius said as they reached the Weasley's and Hermione. "How was your Christmas?"

"It was great!" Ginny answered for her parents.

"Fred, George, Ginny and I all got new brooms!" Ron cried pulling out the broom that was identical to Harry's except that it had an R painted in red on it.

"Have you thanked Sirius for them?" Molly interrupted sternly with her arms on her hips. Ron blushed a deep red that almost matched his hair color at being reprimanded by his mother near his friends. Ginny, Fred and George all snickered.

"Thank you Sirius!" Ron said gaining his composure back. Ginny, George and Fred all thanked him as well.

"You're welcome! I'm sure you'll make good use of them." Sirius said grinning.

"Why don't you get your things on the train, then we'll say our good bye's?" Molly suggested. The six kids nodded and made their way to the train, they're trunks dragging behind them. "You really didn't need to get them something so expensive." Molly told Sirius as soon as the kids were inside the train. Sirius smiled sheepishly.

"I know. But I wanted to. It's something they'll make good use of and have some fun."

Molly still didn't seem completely happy but nodded and smiled. "Thank you." She said patting Sirius' shoulder lightly.

"No problem."

It didn't take Ron, Hermione, Harry, Ginny, Fred and George long to put their trunks on the train and meet back with Sirius, Arthur and Molly.

"I'll see you later, Kiddo." Sirius said pulling Harry into his embrace. "Have a good term. And keep in touch."

"I'll keep in touch." Harry said grinning as he pulled away. "You'll get tired of owls at the window demanding to be let in."

"I doubt that." Harry snorted in amusement. The train horn going off signaled it was time to board the Hogwarts Express. "I love you Siri."

"I love you too," Sirius said trying to ruffle Harry's already messy hair but Harry ducked out of the way. Harry followed his friends to the train before they reentered the compartment they had they're trunks in.

Most of the train ride was spent talking about they're Christmas breaks. Ron continued to talk about his broom and how much he couldn't wait to fly it during the next match. Hermione talked about her family get together and the gifts she got. Fred and George talked about their gifts and Weasley prank candies. Harry told them about Cameron coming to visit and telling the Wood's about magic and how they were still friends. Harry also told them about the prank he and Cameron played on Sirius; Fred, George, Ginny and Ron found this hilarious. They kept on asking questions about how he pulled it off. He also thanked Fred and George for the candies.

The feast in the Great Hall went well.

Harry was scheduled to meet Professor Snape after the feast for a lesson.

Entering the Dungeon, Harry quickly found the familiar potions class room and knocked politely. Receiving a 'Enter' he opened the door and swung it closed behind him.

"Hello, Mr. Potter. I trust you had a pleasant holiday?" Professor Snape asked as Harry approached the desk he was working at.

"Yes, sir." Harry answered as he pulled out a wrapped box and handing it to the professor.

"Thank you," Professor Snape said as he grasped the box. He seemed surprised that Harry had gotten him something. Harry was confused why because he had gotten the professor a Christmas gift last year.

"I have something for you as well," Professor Snape said breaking Harry from his thoughts. Harry grasped the dark green wrapped gift.

"Thank you." Harry said offering a small polite nod to his teacher. Unwrapping it he gasped in surprise. There were two books; a black one with Harry Potter written in golden letters, inside the pages were blank. The second was a book on healing Potions. Looking up he saw that Professor Snape had also unwrapped his own gift.

"Thank you Mr. Potter," Snape said as he looked over the quill set Harry had given him. The feathers on the quills were green; they were from a rare magical bird.

"Your welcome and thank you for the books." Harry said as he slid them in his book bag.

"I have a few potions to restock for Madam Pomfrey. Would you care to help me with the task?" Snape asked as he moved back to the third cauldron on the desk.

"Sure," Harry said as he moved next to Snape to the middle cauldron.

"My friend and I made up. The one I knew in America." Harry informed the professor.

"That's good. How did he take learning about magic?"

"You know?" Harry asked looking a little stunned. He had thought only Professor Dumbledore had known.

"Yes, the Headmaster informed me." Snape answered as he chopped up some beet root.

"He was okay with it. They were skeptical at first and thought we were joking. Sirius cast accio and they saw a book fly to him. We spent almost two hours talking about the magical world." Harry said as he added some shredded leaves to the potion in front of him.

The rest of the lesson went well.

End of Chapter Ten

A/N: Another chapter! Sorry it's so short. I hope you enjoyed it anyway. Thank you for reading! And please REVIEW!

Thanks AJ for catching my mistake. I deleted that part.