The Other World
SUMMARY:
Sirius Black son of Orion Black falls through The Veil and is reborn as Sirius Black son of Regulus Black in the other world. And well, wherever Sirius goes, Sirius is Sirius.
Author's Note: Italics are thoughts of people when story is from their POV. English is not my native language.
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Chapter 1:
SIRIUS POV
Sirius didn't know what was more embarrassing for him, change of nappies or breastfeeding. Being baby he couldn't move much, he couldn't speak, though he wouldn't know what to speak about anyway given his unusual circumstances. But he has started to realize that being parents of baby wasn't a very pleasant task either even if Sirius Black was an awesome baby or atleast he thought he was. He barely cried. Even though he had no control over some body functions, he tried not to show displeasure during his parents' meal times which he remembered few of the babies doing even Harry. He tried not make fuss at nights so his ex-friend cum mother and his ex-brother cum father could have proper rest. Yes, he was an ideal baby yet he was Sirius Black. Ok, he did make fuss at some nights; well, what could he do, he was bored. If he was an actual baby, who had baby thoughts he might have been entertained by his father/brother showing him colorful bubbles or his mother transfiguring fairies. He wanted to tell her mother multiple times that being boy he wasn't really interested in fairies and butterflies. However, his lack of verbal skills as baby and sheer joy on face of his mother made him pretend to be extremely enthusiastic about fairies, butterflies and what else. Atleast, his father stuck to broomsticks, snitches, quaffles, dragons, etc.
It has been one month of his baby life and it has been one month that Lord and Lady Black, his grandparents, have been organizing an event to display their new heir. The effort they had spent on this occasion, if he wasn't a baby, he would have thought that they were planning his wedding.
In his one month of baby time, he had accomplished one thing that even his older self hadn't been able to do.
Yes, he had gotten rid of Kreacher.
He couldn't himself believe that it would be so easy. All he did was start crying whenever that obnoxious house-elf came into his view. His mother, Marlene was the first one to notice this and discussed it with Regulus.
Regulus, then had warmly smiled at Sirius and said," Looks like he is more like his uncle than we thought."
Well, I am my uncle, brother. Not that it makes any sense.
But then the miracle has finally happened. Regulus sent Kreacher to Black Manor where currently Orion and Walburgha Black resided after Arcturus Black had kicked the pensieve. House-elf Twinky from Black Manor had come to Grimmauld Place to replace Kreacher. In his previous life, Twinky had been killed by his deranged Uncle Cygnus Black when Arcturus Black had refused to properly disown Sirius Black. Killing Twinky had been his act of vengeance against Sirius because he knew Sirius was friends with Twinky.
Well, as the party has been organized, invitations were being sent. Marlene had informed Regulus that she would invite Dorcas personally and Dorcas wanted to meet Sirius. Baby Sirius was happy to hear that Dorcas was alive. They had been very good friends and some of the best pranks he had pulled during Order meetings, he had Dorcas as accomplice.
He was also happy that he would finally get to see some place other than St Mungos, Grimmauld Place or Black Manor. Even in his baby form, he wanted to know what happened to James and Remus. Were they alive? Were they doing well? They have never been mentioned by anyone in the house. He was afraid that they might be dead. He had decided that if James and Lily were indeed dead, he would go to Privet Drive as soon as he was capable of doing so and befriend Harry, and ultimately force his parents to adopt Harry. He won't let him suffer from unhappy childhood this time. And well, the way his parents doted on him, he was sure Regulus and Marlene would do anything for their son's happiness.
Loving parents, this was a new experience for him. However, he would be telling lies if he didn't say he was happy about it. He, for the first time, really understood why James was never truly able to grasp the suffering of his friends, be it Remus, Peter or Sirius. Despite not comprehending the power of Veil, he had thanked Veil multiple times, just for giving him parents who loved him. In his previous life, Fleamont and Euphemia Potter had adopted him as second son and loved him. However, he had always felt incomplete.
Marlene used floo to get to Hogsmeade. When they arrived at Three Broomsticks, they were greeted quite zealously by Rosemarta.
After general greetings, Rosemarta was now cradling Sirius in her arms.
"Well, this cute little bugger looks exactly like Sirius," said Rosemarta affectionately.
Marlene smiled and nodded.
Before she could reply, they heard shout from the door indicating that Dorcas has arrived.
Dorcas hugged Marlene for what seemed like eternity to baby Sirius. Then, she too, was fawning over him. In his mind, the situation seemed very amusing to him.
After asking Rosemarta for butterbeers for themselves and pumpkin juice for little baby, they started talking. Baby Sirius was, however, not happy that he was stuck with drinking pumpkin juice while the ladies in company enjoyed butterbeers. He was thinking of best way to make fuss as a baby to show his discontentment but stopped when he heard Dorcas say Potter. What surprised him more was not the mention of Potter but the venomous tone with which Dorcas has mentioned Potter.
"Looks like meeting James, I mean Potter in Ministry didn't go well for you," said Marlene.
Sense of relief washed over Sirius.
James is alive. James is alive. Thanks Veil. Remus must be alive, too. James will take care of him.
Now Sirius became exemplary baby. Quiet as to not disturb the two witches so he can get some clue about Remus and well, Peter, too.
Meanwhile drinks arrived and his mother put pumpkin juice in his bottle and gave it to him.
(A/N: I have no idea if one month baby can drink pumpkin juice, but let's just say magical children can)
Baby Sirius was now slowly drinking pumpkin juice.
After a large swig of butterbeer, Dorcas replied,"Ofcourse not. Looks like even Potter believes that Voldemort spared me because I was sex slave of Sirius Black."
At this, baby Sirius sprayed his pumpkin juice and kind of choked. His eyes were wide as saucers, well as much wide as baby can make them wide. His mother immediately picked him up, rubbing his back, making sure he was alright.
When confirmed that baby Sirius was fine, Dorcas laughed and said, " See even our little angel here thinks that this is ludicrous and all those imbeciles believe it to be true."
Marlene smiled sadly and said," It's because you supported Regulus' and my claim that Sirius Black was innocent."
Then she snorted and continued, "The Chosen one didn't take it well, I think."
Sirius' mind was reeling while the two witches slowly sipped butterbeer in companionable silence.
James thought Dorcas was my sex slave; whatever the hell that means. There was new Chosen one. He was sure it wasn't Harry because he doubt baby Harry could initiate scandal like this. And... And...and... And... James didn't believe him...Prongs didn't believe in Padfoot in this world...how else could he blame Dorcas for something like this... Was Remus the same...but James... We are brothers, aren't we?
Without knowing what he was doing, baby Sirius started crying. This broke the silence and two witches shifted their attention to baby. Marlene instantly picked him up and tried to soothe him, but it took half an hour for Sirius to stop crying and that was because as a baby his stamina was drained.
When he finally calmed down, Marlene said to Dorcas," This is the first time he has cried like this. He never really cries. "
Dorcas patted Sirius lovingly and kissed him on the forehead.
Baby Sirius closed his eyes.
After few minutes, witches resumed their conversation thinking he was asleep.
"Do you miss Gideon, Dorcas?" asked Marlene.
Sirius kept his eyes closed but kept listening.
"Maybe, I don't know. But I am sure I can never have same relationship with him as before. You remember how he treated me when few months ago this scandal broke out. He called me disgusting whore. I thought he would support me, trust me, but...," Dorcas trailed off.
"Must be the excellent influence of Molly Weasley. That woman is daft enough to believe anything in the papers, any rumors that comes across her ears," said Marlene venomously.
Well, atleast my mother and I share the same opinion about Molly Weasley.
"It doesn't matter whose influence it was. In the end he didn't believe me,"replied Dorcas.
Then Marlene laughed bitterly and said," Voldemort may be temporarily gone but this war has already destroyed us. Look at all the broken relations. More than war, we destroyed ourselves. Who could believe a day would come that James Potter will believe that Sirius Black was a Death Eater? Who could believe that Remus Lupin will support Potter? Who could believe that Lily, the most logical among us in Hogwarts, would start acting like Molly Weasley? Who could believe that most people to support innocence of Sirius Black were Death Eaters? Regulus tried very hard, you know, he is still trying. He thinks I don't know."
Sirius Black was listening to all this. He didn't have any energy to cry. It was his soul that now felt tired.
" Marlene, you are rambling. Is Regulus still trying to prove Sirius' innocence. Are you worried about Regulus?" asked Dorcas
"Yes, I am. I am tired. I want my only son to be safe. I want my husband to be safe. Regulus talked to Potter and Lupin again but Potter tried to hex him rather than listen. Lupin didn't even bother opening the door, " said Marlene quietly.
"Who cares about those assholes. Anyway Marls, what do you mean by only son. Come on, I thought there will be Black Quidditch team ready in few years," said Dorcas in amused tone.
Sirius has opened his eyes to see expression of two witches.
Marlene looked grim and said," Dorcas, there were complications during childbirth. I... I can't have any more children. "
Sirius sighed. And so did Dorcas. But this was moment when Sirius realized that he would live his life fully this time as son of Marlene and Regulus. Yes, they were his friends, his brother in past life but that didn't matter anymore. They were first and foremost his parents.
"Why don't you move away for few years until things calm down? Blacks have property all across continent. Even your family has chateau in Ireland " suggested Dorcas.
"That's actually a good idea. Thanks Dorcas," said Marlene with a smile.
"Ofcourse, all my ideas are good. And well, you are the only friend I have anyway and I want to see you happy," laughed Dorcas.
"I am hurt, Dorcas. You don't consider me friend," came an amused voice of Regulus Black from behind.
Regulus came over and immediately picked up Sirius.
"I missed you, my little Sirius," said Regulus while kissing his son.
Dorcas laughed and said, " Keep spoiling him and he will be bigger git than you at school."
Marlene swatted Dorcas' arm and smiled.
"He just have to be himself and like Sirius, I am fine with that," said Regulus.
Sirius, meanwhile, was trying to get hold of glass of firewhisky in his father's hand. Even as baby, he thought he needed a drink after listening to the conversation.
Regulus looked amusedly at his son's attempt, "Don't tell me you witches were trying to get my son drunk."
The both witches laughed. Regulus then took small chubby hands of his son, which were trying to reach the glass, in his hands and kissed them.
"I love him so much," said Regulus.
Marlene watched his husband lovingly.
Dorcas chuckled and said," Well, I am sure if he really grew up to be like Sirius, plenty of love will be coming his way."
Then continued in a serious tone,"Seriously, you Blacks are too good looking for your own good. No wonder witches think Marlene got lucky."
Regulus Black said in a solemn voice," The most beautiful Black suffered the most in his short life. He was just a beautiful tragedy."
Marlene and Dorcas became quiet with somber expression on their face. Sirius has now decided that since he can't reach glass, he will just annoy his father by trying to pull his hair.
Regulus asked, "So Marls have you given invitation to Dorcas for the party."
"Oh, I forgot," said Marlene.
Marlene then handed invitation to Dorcas. Dorcas grinned reading the invitation.
"So Dorcas, how is your restaurant going?" asked Regulus.
"It's ok. Not many people come nowadays. But I think it will go well when things calm down a bit. Only guests I have nowadays are Death Eaters and their families," said Dorcas.
"Hmmm...you know you can contact me if there is any problem, right?" said Regulus.
"Yes, I know. Anyway I should get back restaurant now. Marls, dont be a stranger. And you,too, Regulus. You are welcome anytime as customer," said Dorcas and chuckled.
"And here I thought I would claim to be your friend and get discount at your restaurant," said Regulus in mock-ups tone.
"Not like you need any discount, Mr. Black," said Dorcas playfully.
They all got up to leave. Regulus still had Sirius in his arms.
There was some commotion outside and the door of Three Broomsticks suddenly opened.
One of the customers suddenly got up and said with excitement, " Oh look, it's the Chosen one and his wife."
Another said," Chosen One is about to have baby."
Another one said," Baby would be as powerful as his father. "
The three adults with Sirius suddenly froze. Sirius moved his head and saw that beautiful features of all three were marred with disgust. Regulus wrapped his arms around Sirius more protectively. Dorcas' wand was twitching in her hands. Even Marlene 's hand was gripping the wand tightly.
Rosemarta came over to them and Sirius noticed that she, too, wasn't happy about this Chosen One coming into her pub.
Rosemarta asked if they wanted her to remove the Chosen one to which they all refused saying something about business practices. Sirius was again cursing his baby self for not being able to move properly and satisfy his curiosity. He wanted to move his head and see who this Chosen One was.
"Let's leave," said Regulus.
They walked towards door. With one haughty look from Regulus Black , path was created for them to pass. Well, Black is Black after all, thought Sirius.
Apparently, the pub had gone silent. The customers were expecting some kind of showdown between Chosen One and Regulus Black. Sirius could deduce that from the glimpse he got.
Sirius was thinking that this Chosen One must have something to do with Sirius Black being declared Death Eater since he accused Dorcas of being his sex slave. This must be why people expected Regulus Black to duel Chosen One.
The two witches and two wizards, well one was baby, ignored the crowd and moved.
And that was when Sirius ' eyes locked with that of Chosen One.
The Chosen One shuddered slightly but couldn't remove his eyes from silver pools he saw.
Sirius knew he could never forget those watery blue eyes.
The Chosen One.
It was Peter Pettigrew with a very pregnant Dolores Umbridge.
