A/N: I'm SOOOOOO sorry this has taken me so long. I started writing this before book six, and before I went any farther I wanted to analyze what I learned in that book. And then Hurricane Katrina blew in and things still aren't completely normal from that yet. And a lot of people commented on how fast Sirius and Remus forgave each other and fell back into sync. Well, let me put it this way. They've both been through hell during that past year, literally in Sirius's case, and Remus lost everyone he cared about that Halloween night. Is it so hard to believe that they want to forget about it and move on with their lives? Now, whether or not that'll come back and bite them in the ass is yet to be seen…
The Last Sons
Chapter 3
Remus sighed as he stood in front of the door to the apartment. He had gotten the easier job of picking up Draco from his cousin, one Nymphadora Tonks. Sirius had fire-called her early to say that he, Remus, would be by to pick Draco up. Raising his hand, he knocked on the door.
"Coming," he heard from the other side of the door, followed by a crash, and a muffled "Oof."
The door opened and was greeted by a young woman with spiky hair of a shocking lime green color and electrifying purple eyes. She must have noticed his startled expression because she quickly said, "Sorry." She screwed her eyes up in concentration, her hair became a bright brown and her eyes turned jade.
"Hi," she said. "You must be Remus Lupin. I'm Nymphadora Tonks, if you call me Nymphadora I will have to hurt you."
Remus had to smile at her quirkiness. "And what shall I call you then?" he said lightly.
"Tonks, I won't answer to anything else," she warned.
"And may I ask, Tonks, what was that unusual display back there?" he asked curiously.
"Oh, that," she blushed. "Sorry if I startled you, I was trying to keep Draco entertained. I'm a Metamorphagus. Draco's this way," she said, leading him into the living room where he could see the toddler examining the blocks in amazement. "I'm not sure they let him play like a normal child. I wish I could keep him, the little squirt grows on you."
"Why can't you?" Remus asked, knowing that the girl was closer in kin to him than Sirius was.
"I'm training to be an Auror, and I'm not the most responsible person in the world. I don't think I could give him what he needs," she said sadly.
"You know, just because you can't keep him doesn't mean you can't be a part of his life," Remus stated. "You could come to see him anytime."
Tonks brightened at that. "You really think Sirius wouldn't mind?"
"I'm sure he will take any help he can get." 'And I definitely wouldn't mind,' Remus added silently before mentally kicking himself. He was not attracted to this girl. He would not leave himself vulnerable like that again.
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Sirius looked at the house at Number Four Privet Drive incredulously. Harry lived here. In this immaculate house that just screamed normal. It was unthinkable. Not to mention that he remembered Lily's sister. Not the most pleasant person.
He strode up the walk with confidence and knocked firmly on the door. A woman he recognized as Petunia Dursley opened the door and looked at him suspiciously. "Can I help you?"
He forced a smile at her distasteful tone. "I'm here to see Harry."
Her eyes widened at that statement. "There is no Harry here!" she screeched and tried to shut the door. However, Sirius caught it before she could.
"Don't you remember me, Petunia? It's me, Sirius. Now, if you don't show me Harry, I will be angry," he said dangerously.
Apparently, she did remember him, and she hesitantly allowed him in. She led him to a small cupboard under the stairs. "He's in there. Take him and leave," she said hastily before fleeing the room.
He barely contained his anger at the thought of his godson in a cupboard, of all places. He opened the door calmly, not wanting to frighten Harry.
"Pa'foo?" he heard a small, timid voice say, before the small child launched himself into his arms.
Tears came to Sirius's eyes as he held his godson close. He couldn't believe it, but Harry actually remembered him.
Tbc…
Next chapter, we'll get a peek inside Draco and Harry's minds.
