Sirius fell out of the fireplace in the opulent sitting room at Malfoy Manor. He stood up brushing soot of his robes and started to call for Draco. James came out of the fireplace next.

"You killing me padfoot" James said, trying to grab Sirius and pull him back, "Padfoot. Sirius, stop acting like a mad man. We have to stop and think here. We all care about Hermione and Emma…"

"Not like I do" Sirius bellowed and shrugged James off. James looked at Sirius for a long moment and realization dawned on him.

"Your in love with her" James hissed, "Merlin Padfoot, what are you doing mate?'

"I don't know" Sirius told him, "I have no idea, I know that my life has changed since I came back. I know that she is half my age and I know that loving her is wrong but is doesn't stop me from loving her. I can't be with her Prongs, but I will be damned if anyone is going to hurt as long as I am breathing. Now let me go"

James stepped back removing his hand from Sirius shoulder and regarded him seriously. "Let's wait for Moony and Harry" James said quietly, "Then we will do this your way"

A moment later Remus and Harry fell out of the fireplace their wands at the ready. "OK, were following padfoot" James announced and "And this is his show ok?"

Remus and Harry nodded but both looked confused. The four crept out of the sitting room and into a dark corner. As they approached the stairs a voice took them by surprise.

"I am amazed how long it took you Potter" Draco sneered. "I expected to see you quiet some time ago"

"Where is she?" Sirius snarled walking towards the young slytherin. Draco smirked in his direction.

"Well, Well, Well" Draco said, "It looks like your being upstaged in the hero department Potter." Draco turned his glare to Sirius. The two men met on the staircase and the others were frightened of what would transpire between the two. "Was it good Black?" Draco snarled, "Whatever you and Hermione had, was it good?"

"What are you insinuating?" Remus asked.

"He knows" Draco replied not taking his eyed from Sirius for a moment. "Are you're friends blind or just trusting Black. I saw it from the very beginning."

"Saw what?" Harry barked his patience obviously growing thin, "and what has any of this got to do with you kidnapping Emma?"

At that Draco turned his head and snapped, "I didn't kidnap Emma. She is my daughter, this is her home"

"But you left with her against her mothers will" Remus told him, "And that Draco is kidnapping"

In the distance Emma was crying with a surge of energy Sirius rushed forward knocking an unsuspecting Draco out of his way. Draco grunted in surprise but Sirius kept moving, moving towards Emma's wails. Behind him Draco pulled his wand and started throwing curses but Sirius wasn't defending himself.

Emma's room was at the end of the second floor. Sirius found the little girl in her crib softly crying. He looked down and she reached for him. Her eyes, so much like her mothers, were wet with tears and his heart melted. For the first time since Emma entered his life he picked her up and held her close to him.

Outside Harry and Draco were locked in a very tense duel. Sirius was trying to find the safest way to get Emma out of there. Draco was taken by surprise when the door of Malfoy manor burst opened Ron Weasley walked in wand pointed straight at Draco.

"Draco Malfoy" Ron said in a very official voice, "Put your wand down and put your hands in the air. You are under arrest for kidnap. You have the right to remain silent anything you say can and will be held against you in a formal hearing. Mr. Potter back away from the accused"

Harry backed dup until he was standing beside Sirius. "Ron's an auror?" Sirius asked and Harry nodded with a grin on his face obviously enjoying the show.

"Weasel" Draco started, "Do you know who you are dealing with?"

"Mr. Malfoy" Ron said, "Please drop your wand and put your hands in the air"

"I didn't kidnap Emma, she is my daughter" Draco shouted.

Ron tried to keep a straight face as he stepped forward, "Expelliarmus" Ron bellowed. Draco stumbled backwards as his wand flew out of his hand. He tried to reach for it and Ron took another chance while he could, "Stupefy". Draco fell backwards and was lying still. Ron grinned at the marauders and Harry, "Is Emma ok?"

"She is fine" Sirius assured him and for the first time he noticed Emma had stopped crying and was sleeping peacefully in Sirius' arms. "I am going to get her back to Hermione". Everyone nodded and mumbled goodbyes as Ron restrained Draco. Sirius made his way downstairs. He made sure Emma was secure in his arms before apparating, imagining hoe relived Hermione would be when she had that little girl back in her arms.

"Hermione" Lily called from the doorway. Hermione looked up from the bed her eyes bloodshot and he face stained with tears. She motioned for Lily to come in and have a seat. Lily set a steaming mug on the table beside Hermione's bed. "Brought you some tea, hoping it would calm your nerves."

Hermione smiled gratefully at Lily and picked up the cup, "Thank you" Hermione whispered.

"Emma will be fine. Draco may be prick but he would never hurt Emma" Lily told her gently.

"Logically, I know your right" Hermione admitted, But there is this irrational fear gripping my heart"

Lily chuckled and stroked Hermione's hand, "That's part of being a mother" Lily advised.

"Doesn't it get less frightening over time?" Hermione asked.

"Oh no" Lily responded, "As they grow so does that the irrationality."

"Great" Hermione sighed.

"It is great" Lily told her, "watching them overcome danger all on their own is pretty awesome and it's amazing how the ugly turns in life make them stronger"

"Hermione" Sirius cried as he ran up the step. Hermione sat the teacup down and jumped to her feet. She and Sirius nearly collided in the doorway but he was able to stop himself." Hermione: he said again a little out of breath. He handed Emma to her. "I told you, I promised you I would get you baby back"

Hermione smiled at Emma hugging her close and kissing her forehead. Without thinking Hermione turned around kissed Sirius right on the mouth, forgetting they weren't alone. Sirius reacted kissing her back passionately. For a moment they continued the kiss blissfully unaware of their audience.

"What in the bloody hell?" Harry cried from the door. Hermione pulled away first and Sirius grimaced inwardly afraid to look at his friends and his godson.

Remus was the first to break the silence, "Well" He started, "This is new"