"What do you mean by that Sirius?" Hermione asked cocking an eyebrow.
"It's a whole lot of history Hermione." He said looking at his hands.
They heard a creaking from behind them. Sirius smiled, knowing exactly who it was.
"Come join us if your going to eavesdrop,Harry."
Harry gave up on trying to be quiet and took a seat next to Hermione.
"What were we talking about?" Harry said rubbing the tiredness out of his eyes.
"Sidney." Hermione said leaning her head on him.
"Who's that?"
"My school girlfriend."
"Why are we talking about her?"
" 'Cause I was talking to Remus about her. Today's my daughter's birthday too."
" Oh..okay," It hit him. "Wait a minute your what?"
"I had a daughter in my 7th year. Her mother's name was Sidney and it's a long story from there."
"We've got time." Hermione said staring in shock.
"No you need to get some rest. The both of you."
They did as they were told but that still didn't take his mind off of Lindsey. His baby girl. He wanted to see her. Talk to her if he could. Hell, he wanted to raise her ,but of course what kind of parent gets sent to Azkaban for twelve years? Even if he'd talked Sidney into it, he'd of still lost her anyway. It didn't matter maybe if he'd had her he would of been more careful. That was his last thought as he'd sunk deeper into his memories of his last year in Hogwarts.
Flashback
He'd done his latest prank on Snape with his best friends in the world. The Mauderers, as they liked to call themselves.
"That was an awesome one wasn't in Padfoot!" James said loudly recalling the previous moments.
"As best as they come my friend. As best as they come. What chu think Moony?"
"You guys best be glad I'm off duty."
"Yeah..Yeah."
Lily came up to them and James had gone to kiss her and she pushed him away. She only did that when something was wrong and that worried Sirius, but didn't show on his features.
"What's the matter Lily?"
"I didn't come here for you James. Sirius."
"What'd I do now?"
"I'm not sure, but Sidney's in the middle of the girls lavendry crying her eyes out. She wants you.She won't tell me anything and I'm worried about her Sirius."
That was all Sirius needed to hear to head off in search for her. He'd gotten tired of his playboy repuation and had settled down with the most untrusting person he'd ever met. In his opinion they were perfect for each other. Lily and his companions were right behind him as he followed Lily into the girl's bathroom. There she was, his Sidney bent over her knees slowly rocking back and forth. Lily wasn't joking when she'd said she was crying her eyes out.
"Sid, baby what's the matter?"
"I'm sorry Sirius. I'm so sorry."
He gathered her into his arms and attempted to calm her down,but to no avail.
"It's okay. I'm here baby. It's okay."
Lily was standing next them. A look of concern on her face. James behind her not really knowing what to do.
"Sidney baby what's the matter?"
She broke free of his grip and whispered something into his ear. He fell back from his knees and looked blankly at her. "Are...you..Are you sure?"
"What? What is she sure of?" James said with a curious look on his face.
"Sidney and I need a moment to ourselves." He shot in their direction and helped her off of the ground leading her out of the girl's bathroom. Leaving his best friends to themselves.
"What was that?"
"I'm not sure." She caught James's expression."James." She said in a stern tone.
"What?"
"Don't."
"Don't what?"
"Leave him alone he'll tell you when he's ready."
"Lily."
"James. Don't. Or you'll screw it up more for him."
"What's it?"
"I don't know. But it's important.
Sirius and Sidney were alone out next to the school lake. Taking everything in.
"What do you mean your pregnant? What's that supposed to mean."
"It means in 8 months I'm going to have our child Sirius." She said quietly.
"I know what it means! I mean what are we going to do?"
"First off I think we should decide on who we're going to tell and who we aren't."
"Well, okay. Umm James and Remus of course."
"What about Peter?"
"No! God no! He'll tell half the school if he's threatned."
"Okay.. I'm going to tell Lily,of course she's my best friend and room mate."
" I think that's it."
"What about our parents?" He'd never had a chance to tell her about his family. His gene pool rather.
"I'm not going to tell my parents until the last minute."
"Why not babe?"
"Because their strict purebloods kind of people."
"Sirius! I'm muggle-born!"
"I know and I love that about you. It doesn't matter what they think they're not my family. You and this baby are my family now."
"Don't forget James and Remus. The three of you are attatched at the hip" She said trying to be cheerful after about 2 and a half hours of tears.
"Well yeah, but they only count a lil' bit."
