AN: Thank you to everyone who reviewed.
Osiris100: Yes Harry and Neville will be brothers. Rita will definitely be in this. On whose side? Not Sure. Sirius will be sticking to Dumbles and Several others.
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Stacygrrl: Just because they didn't get Bella just yet doesn't mean they won' can bet that Albus will not leave them alone. He wants Harry under his control. The BWL books won't make it onto the shelves bc Alice, Frank, Sirius and Remus wont let them. And if they do Minerva and Augusta will tear Albus a new one. He wants Harry to be scrutinized, to have his every move watched. Yeah, Albus managed to convince James to give a good chunk to the OotP but a even bigger chunk resides in Harry's Trust Vault.
Hey everyone I need some ideas for who Remus, Sirius and Neville should end up with. Give me an idea in the reviews.
Chapter 5 Rewritten
Christmas
December 25, 1981
Longbottom Keep
9 am
"I'm Glad the boys aren't old enough to jump in the bed and wake us up." Frank said with a grin as Alice placed Harry and Neville on the floor.
"Just wait. In a few years they will be." Augusta said with a small smile.
"Have you decided where you are moving to?" Minerva asked watching Frank play with the boys on the floor.
"France." Remus said with a smile as Harry stole a cookie from Sirius.
" Why France? And what of their schooling? Sirius don't let the boy have a cookie he'll spoil his lunch." Minerva said with a soft smile.
"Home school until eleven and then we will ask the boys where they would like to go." Frank said with a grin as Alice began passing out the presents.
"We'll ask the boys every year where they want to go. And as to why France? Lily loved the Language and the Culture. She planned on living their with a friend to get her A-Levels before marrying James. Harry Changed her mind." Sirius said with a light smile.
"Ok enough talk! Presents! Oldest to Youngest!" Alice said clapping her hands together in excitement. Augusta smiled and picked up her first present. It was a photo album of their school years from Minerva. From Frank a box of her favorite chocolates. From Sirius a simple gold bracelet with different Charms on it. From Alice received more of the mystery novels that she loved. From Remus she received a heart shaped locket with a picture of Neville on one side and Harry on the other.
"Thank you, Everyone." Augusta said with a smile as she gestured for Minerva to open her presents. Minerva smiled and opened the first present from Alice. It was a small Charm bracelet, much like the one Sirius gave Augusta. From Frank she received a photo album from his school years that showed her in varying states of distress usually with one of the Marauders in the photo. From Remus a book on different types of flowers. From Augusta she received a cat toy. From Sirius she received a textbook.
"Was the cat toy necessary? And where did you find this Sirius?" Minerva asked rolling her eyes at Augusta before turning to look at Sirius.
"James placed in t in his vault and when I saw it on the list I thought perhaps you would like to finish it." Sirius said with a smile.
"Thank you Sirius. I will most definitely finish it." Minerva said with a smile.
"About the bracelets we gave the two of you. The dog represents Sirius, the wolf: Remus, the bear: Frank, The dove: me, the cat on Augusta's is to represent Minerva, the Spider on Minerva's is to represent Augusta, the baby bear: Neville and the lightning bolt: Harry." Alice said with a smile.
"if you want to reassure yourself that we are ok just tap the bracelet and say 'Tutum' Which means Safe." Sirius said with a smile.
"And if you are ever in trouble and need to get out then sat 'domum' which means home." Frank said with a smile.
"And where will it take us?" Minerva asked fingering the charms.
"Mother's will bring her here and yours will take you to you ancestral home." Sirius said grinning at Minerva's surprised look.
"And when we get moved in to the house in Paris we'll add that with a different password." Alice said with a smile. Smiling Minerva gestured for Frank to open his presents. From Sirius he got a leather jacket, From Remus a set of leather gloves. From Alice lullaby sheet music for his violin. From Minerva a book on defense and a list of Masters in defense. From Augusta he received several valuable Potions ingredients.
"Thank you. Defense Masters?" Frank asked looking at Minerva.
"You were going to get your mastery in it before you went into hiding. All of those listed are based out of France." Minerva said with a smile.
"Thank you Aunt Min." Frank said with a grin as he gestured for Sirius to open his presents. Sirius grinned as he began unwrapping his presents. From Remus he got a book on Ancient Runes as well as a list of Rune Masters. From Minerva he received a new sketch book as well as a set of new art supplies from Augusta. From Alice he got a book on charms and a list of Charms Masters. From Frank he received a set of new dragon hide boot. And most surprisingly he received the heir ring from his grandfather.
"Well that is a a surprise. Thank you guys. I guess I can assume that you and Ice want me to get my Mastery's like I was planning?" Sirius asked looking up at Remus.
"Of course. Prongs and Lils wouldn't want you to put you life on hold and you know it." Remus said with a grin.
"Are you going to talk to your grandfather?" Alice asked raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah. I guess I should do that before we leave." Sirius said with a sigh as he slid the heir ring on his finger.
"When though?" Frank asked looking at Sirius with a raised eyebrow.
"Soon. Remus! Your turn!" Sirius said grinning at his friend. Remus simply rolled his eyes and picked up the first present which was from Sirius. Mostly Remus received Books. From Sirius he got a book on 'Dangerous' potions. From Minerva he received a book on Different kinds of herbs. From Frank he received a book on magical tattoos. From Alice he received a book of piano sheet music and From Augusta he received a shrunken piano.
"The piano belonged to Frank's father and neither I nor Frank can play but I've seen and heard you play over the past couple of months and I know my Neville would like for you to have it. Perhaps you could teach the boys how to play it when they are older." Augusta said with a small smile.
"Thank you Everyone and Thank you Augusta. I shall endeavor to teach the boys how to play." Remus said with a smile. Alice grinned excitedly as she began opening her presents. From Frank she received a collection of mystery books, from Remus she received a book on magical herbs and fungi.
From Minerva she received a transfiguration textbook and a list of Transfiguration masters. From Augusta she received a book of sheet music for her cello. From Sirius she received a leather jacket that matched Frank's.
Thank you guys." Alice said as she and Sirius moved to help Harry and Neville open their presents. Together the boys received several wizarding story books from Augusta. Several Muggle story books from Minerva. Several toys that would help with learning from Frank. Each boy received a new blanket from Alice. From Sirius and Remus the boys received stuffed animals. Neville received a a dove, spider and a bear. Harry received a cat, stag and Lioness. The both received a stuffed dog and a stuffed wolf as well. Remus smiled sadly as he watched Harry hug the stag close.
"'Rongs?" Harry asked holding the stuffed stag out to Sirius.
"Prongs. Yes little one. That's Prongs." Sirius said with a sad smile.
"Paddy sad? Icy make paddy 'etter!" Neville said pushing the dove against Sirius' face causing the others to laugh.
"Kitties too!" Harry said putting the lioness and the cat on either side of the dove.
"Yes they will. You see the bear is Frankie, the dove is Ice, the Spider is Gran, the cat is Minnie, the stag is prongs, the lioness is lily, the dog is me, and the wolf is Moony." Sirius said pointing to each animal in turn.
"'ere wormy?" Harry asked looking at the animals is confusion.
"Where is Wormy. He's not here. He did a very bad thing and upset Paddy and until he apologizes he cant visit." Alice said stroking Harry's hair away from his forehead.
"Oh. 'K." Harry said as he turned back to playing with Neville and the stuffed animals.
"How do we explain this?" Sirius asked wiping tears from his eyes.
"Just like that and when the boys are older we will fully explain what happened." Minerva said rubbing Sirius' back soothingly.
December 26th 1981
Home of Lord Arcturus Black
Unknown Location
10 am
"Lord Black Sir?" A tall, thin man said as he stood just outside of the sitting room.
"Yes Anthony?" Lord Black responded not looking up from his book.
"Your grandson Sirius is here to see you." The man now known as Anthony said, looking unconcerned with Lord Black looked up sharply.
"What did you say? Sirius Orion Black is here?" Lord Black asked as he stood up and moved toward Anthony.
"It's Sirius Orion Black the third, but yes grandfather." Sirius said standing off to the side. Turning Arcturus took a look at his grandson. He was currently leaning against the wall in his finest robes and looking bored out of his mind but Arcturus knew better. He could see the Sadness and the curiosity in his grandson's eye.
"I see your parents never managed to teach you respect. Anthony bring some tea into the Sitting room. Come Child we have much to discuss." Arcturus said as he walked back into the sitting room. Arcturus Black had Black hair and Grey eyes but that is where the similarities to his grandson ended. His cheekbones were more predominant than Sirius', his hair way beginning to Grey at the temples and his faces hand more lines. Most would assume that they were frown lines, they would be wrong. Many of the lines on his face were laugh lines and only a few were frown lines. He also had a scar down the right side of his face. It started at the corner of his eyes and went down to the corner of his mouth. Nobody but Arcturus knew where it really came from but the rumor was it was from his Wife.
"They tried but I refused to let it sink in." Sirius said as he followed his grandfather into the sitting room, thankfully done in neutral colors instead of Slytherin..
"Indeed. Now what do you want?" Arcturus asked as he took a cup of tea and settled back into his chair.
"Straight to the point. As always. I would like to know how exactly I became the Heir to the Black Name. I know I was going to be but mother disowned me." Sirius stated watching in bemusement as Arcturus growled in annoyance.
"The day I agreed to let your father marry that horrid bitch was a mistake. No she took you off the family tree but neither me nor your father would let her fully disown you. When your father figured out that Regulus died he insisted I make sure that you knew you were Heir Black. Any Son you have will become Heir when you take over for me and if you don't have any I suggest young Potter." Arcturus said watching his grandson process this information.
"So let me get this straight. Mother never actually disowned me and father insisted I be named heir instead of someone else. And you want me to name Harry as my heir in case I never have kids. Did I miss anything?" Sirius asked as he paced the room looking slightly distressed.
"No that about covers it." Arcturus said looking amused.
"Why then did father not insist I come home after I ran away?" Sirius asked rounding on his grandfather.
"Because he loved you. We he heard that you had ran away to the Potters he was elated. You were away from your mother and that was all that mattered to your father. He told Charles that no matter what you were not to come home. He asked for Charles to keep you away from Walburga. Charles agreed." Arcturus said watching as Sirius dropped onto the couch.
"Charles was friends with my father?" Sirius asked not looking up.
"Oh yes. He and Charles were a lot like you and James. But unlike You, Your father didn't have an insane Mother. Hesper could be crazy but Walburga took it to a whole new level." Arcturus said sipping his tea.
"Charles mentioned he should have been my godfather not Uncle Alphard." Sirius said looking up.
"Oh no. That was a misconception. Charles was your Godfather. Alphard was called your godfather to appease your mother." Arcturus said setting his tea cup down.
"How come nobody told me?" Sirius asked looking confused.
"Because we didn't want your mother to know. Now we have a lot to go over because I want you ready to bring the name Black back into the highest respect after I am gone." Arcturus said pulling out a folder.
Longbottom Keep
3 pm
"Sirius?" Remus called as Sirius stepped out of the floo.
"How did it go?" Alice asked from the couch where she was reading.
"It was…It was informative….." Sirius said dazedly.
"Sirius? Are you alright?" Remus asked moving to stand next to his friend.
'I'm…Fine….I think…." Sirius said looking dazed.
"Ok. Time for a nap." Frank said as he and Remus guided Sirius up the stairs. Alice shook her head and went back to reading.
Longbottom keep
7 pm
"Sirius? You OK." Remus asked as Sirius sat down next to him.
"Yeah. It was just a lot to take in at one time." Sirius said, smiling as Alice handed him Harry.
"Pa'foo!" Harry said happily as he tugged on a lock of Sirius' hair.
"Hey prongslet. Did you have a good day?" Sirius asked as he conjured bubbles for Harry.
"Yeh!" Harry said reaching for the bubbles.
"What did you and Neville do?" Sirius asked grinning as the bubbles popped, causing Harry to giggle.
"They mostly played with blocks but Harry took Prongs and Lilium everywhere." Alice said when she noticed Harry was distracted by the bubbles.
"Lilium?" Sirius asked raising an eyebrow, watching amused as Harry tried to grab the bubble only to have it Pop.
"The lioness. He wanted to give her a nickname. Frank suggested it. It means Lily in latin." Alice said with a smile a Neville yawned and reached for Frank.
"Oh. Alright.' Sirius said as Harry yawned and cuddled closer. 'I think it's time for bed. Come on little man." Sirius hummed as he stood up and walked towards the boys room.
"Tory Pa'foo?" Harry asked looking up at him.
"Of course prongslet." Sirius said as him and Frank settled the boys into their beds.
"Which one?" Frank asked as they tucked the boys in.
"Once long ago there were four little boys in a compartment on a scarlet steam engine…." Sirius said smiling as the memories washed over him.
AN: That's all for this chapter. Again thank you to everyone who has reviewed so far. I hope you enjoy the letters which will be posted tomorrow or Wednesday. Once again I need Ideas for pairings.
The pairings are as follow:
Harry/Fleur
Neville/ ?
Sirius/ ?
Remus/?
Frank/Alice
PLEASE DO NOT suggest Tonks for Remus. I love the pairing but it's not for this story. If you guys can't think of anyone I'll make an OC for Remus or Sirius. Neville must have someone canon. Preferably not Gabrielle, if it gets enough request for it then I will.
Thanks guys.