Chapter 2: Reunion
Harry decided to leave when a voice from out of the dark called out, "Harry Potter?"
Harry spun around to find a tall, shadowy figure walking towards him. Harry stuck his hand in his pocket to get his wand when the figure said, "There'll be no need for wands, Harry."
Harry stopped. This voice sounded familiar, like someone he knew, long ago.
"Who are you?" asked Harry. The figure raised its hands and took off his hood. Then the figure took two steps forward. This man was young, with shining grey eyes and long, black hair. The man smiled and said, "Hi, Harry."
Harry couldn't believe his eyes. He rubbed them and said, "Sirius?" The man nodded. Before Harry knew it, they were embracing each other in a tight hug. Harry began to sob in his arms.
"Wow." said Sirius. "I didn't know I was missed…"
"Sirius…" Harry sobbed, "You'll never believe the stuff I'd just been through, and I thought you were gone… I thought you were gone for good, and now you're back… Where did you go?"
Their embrace broke, and Sirius's face grew grim.
"Are you sure you want to know, Harry?"
"Yes."
"Very well, then." said Sirius, "This is how it started… I got hit by Bellatrix in the chest, and I fell. The veil is a portal to another world. I went through it and I found myself walking through my past. It was so cool. I saw my teenage self, tormenting Snape. At first, I felt bad, but then I remembered that I hated that loser's guts, and so I continued. I ran into your mum and dad." Sirius stopped. Harry had an eager look on his face, as if he wanted to learn more.
"So," Sirius continued, "I saw my brother, Regulus. I had almost forgotten what a prat he was. And, I saw my mum. She was still an old hag, even in a memory. I also saw Remus and his girlfriend. I remember how much I laughed at him for dating her. I think her name was Lydia, but I'm not sure. I also saw Dumbledore and that Diggory kid. They all said hi."
Harry was mesmerized for a moment. He was thinking of how much he missed his mum and dad, and how he hoped that Cedric didn't think that his death was Harry's fault. He also thought of Dumbledore, and how much he meant to Harry. He also thought of Snape, who he hated with the burning passion.
"And Harry, I missed you as well. I was so happy that I could still contact you." said Sirius quietly. Harry smiled and said, "Well, where are you staying now?"
"I was staying at the Hog's Head Inn. I tried to stay at the Helmet's Cannon, but one of my ex girlfriends worked there and she, well, that's a long story." He finished and smiled.
"You'll never believe the day I had, Sirius." said Harry.
"Really, now? Enlighten me." Sirius said. He sat on the ground and folded his legs. Harry joined him.
"Well, first of all, Dudley's girlfriend, Alexis, kissed me. She was great and all, but I do feel bad because she's dating him. She told me to meet you here." Sirius looked at him in an odd way. Harry stared and him and said, "Sirius, are you o.k.?"
Sirius looked up at him and shook his head violently. "Oh..it's nothing, Harry, nothing...Please continue."
Harry looked at him and continued. "So, we were all holed up for a few minutes and then I decided to take off to meet you here."
"Very good, Harry, very good. And guess what? I have a surprise for you." Sirius smiled mischievously and stood up.
"Oooh, really? What?"
"Well, we're going back to your aunt and uncle's house temporarily. We need to collect your things. You're coming with me."
"Why? Where are we going? Did someone tell you to pick me up or something?" Sirius smiled again and said, "No, Harry. No one even knows that I'm still alive. Well, almost no one.. I am taking you to my house."
"I thought you said, and I quote, " ' I never thought that I'd be stuck in this house again.' " said Harry, grinning.
"Well, I did. But my stuff is there and my so-called 'family members' are going through my stuff. And I can't have that, now, can I? Besides, your surprise is waiting there for you, and you want it, right? Because I went through Hell and back to get it for you, and I'll tell you now that it wasn't a very fun trip." he finished. Sirius walked over to the bushes and pulled something out. It was a shiny red motorbike, engraved with the initials S.A.B.
"You like it? Yeah, so do I. I've had it ever since I was 16. My great uncle Alphard bought it for me as a sweet 16 gift. He even put my initials on it. We'll be riding it back to your aunt and uncle's house on it and we'll be riding to London on it too." He mounted the bike and motioned for Harry to join him. Harry walked towards the bike, hopped on, and they took off for number four, Privet Drive. It took them about 3 minutes to reach the house on bike. They landed on the soft grass and dismounted. Harry and Sirius approached the door. Sirius knocked three times and Aunt Petunia answered.
"Harry Potter, I told you not to leave the house no matter what and I...I...I..." She gazed upon Sirius's face. He looked as though he was about to laugh. She smiled and said in a rushed voice, "Hello, would you like to come in?" She moved away from the door, blushing furiously. Uncle Vernon got off of his loveseat to see what was going on.
Sirius whispered to Harry, "She's been infatuated with me ever since I came home with your mum over the summer. And I've still got it! Oh yeah!" He walked into the house and proceeded to walk up the stairs to Harry's bedroom, leaving his godson alone with his aunt and uncle.
"Who is this guy?" said Uncle Vernon.
"That is my godfather, Sirius. He is a rather nice bloke. I think that you'll get along."
"B-b-b-b-b-b-ut, I, you, oh! Dumby-whatshisface said that he was dead! How in the hell did he get here?" sputtered Uncle Vernon. Aunt Petunia was humming "Unchained Melody" to herself.
"He was dead, but now he's back. And, he's here to stay. As we speak, he's getting my stuff from upstairs. I am leaving with him, so you'll get rid of me sooner than expected. You won't see me till next summer, and tell Ickle Diddykins that he can have the rest of my cake."
Sirius descended down the stairs with Harry's trunk and Hedwig's cage. "Your broomstick is already tied to my bike. I've got everything you needed, including those pictures of Ginny." He grinned devilishly. Harry blushed, punched Sirius in the shoulder, and grabbed his trunk.
"See you around, then." Harry called from behind him. Aunt Petunia's face had a sad look on it as Sirius exited the house. Harry followed him. As soon as they crossed the grassy lawn, they strapped Harry's belongings to the bike. They then mounted it and rode into the moonlight, vanishing into the never-ending darkness.
A/N I know that alot of you were waiting for this chapter. Thanx 4 being so patient. I had a cell project 2 do. Please review.
