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 2:
SIRIUS POV
To say that Sirius was shocked would be an understatement. Sirius was beyond shocked that Chosen One was none other than disgusting traitorous rat, Pettigrew. Sirius was sure that even this time around 'rat' was a traitor. He had seen it in his eyes. And somehow now everything made sense to him. He was sure that rat was involved in death of Sirius Black of this world. What distressed him most was that James had believed 'rat'. Remus was another story as even in his previous life, Remus had believed Pettigrew. But James was like his twin, they used to understand what other was thinking just by looking at their face, they could complete each other's sentences, they had this weird telepathic connection ;yet despite all this, James trusted Pettigrew more than him. Sirius hadn't been a very good baby since the visit to that particular pub and encounter with wizarding World's Chosen One. He was very moody, crying one second while becoming completely quiet the next.
And now it was day of party. His mother was apparently at some spa with Dorcas to get ready for this supposedly big event. Sirius knew Blacks like to show off their wealth, their status, their ancestry, their nobility. He was now with his father and Twinky, who were dressing him into formal baby robes.
Whoever the hell had the idea to design something like 'very uncomfortable formal baby robes' should hope that they never have my wand pointed at them.
Sirius was making fuss as usual when Regulus was getting him into robes. He would intentionally move as much as he can to avoid wearing the robes. For every fuss, unlike Orion, Regulus only smiled at Sirius.
"You know Sirius, I love you. I love you more than my brother. That's saying something because I have never loved anyone more than Sirius not even your mother," said Regulus with a sad smile.
Sirius stopped fussing and focusing his gaze on his brother, ok his father.
Regulus sighed and continued, " I named him your godfather as soon as Marlene told me that she was pregnant. But he got killed few months after that. Father wanted me to choose a new godfather but I can't do that. So you have to make do with me and your mother."
Sirius was smiling. Even some kind of baby giggles escaped his mouth. He was happy that his brother loved him so much. Regulus was one of his biggest regret in his past life.
Regulus' face brightened up. Sirius could see large grin on his father's face. And he wanted that grin to always be there. Yes, it hurt that James didn't believe him, but he had someone who loved him and believed him wholeheartedly. This time he would live for this Regulus. He would deal with James, Remus and Chosen One when it was time. But right now, only people important to him were Regulus and Marlene. And maybe he should add Dorcas to the list. This was enough.
So Sirius decided to stop making fuss while wearing the agonizing robes. Sirius decided to play with his father who was already dressed in very expensive formal robes. He could see genuine happiness on Regulus' face that his son was vying for his attention and trying to play with him.
Both father and son were laughing when Marlene and Dorcas entered.
Sirius saw his father's eyes light up when he saw his mother. So Sirius also decided to check out the two witches who have entered.
Ok check out doesn't sound very proper considering one is my mother and other is my Aunt.
Sirius was really flabbergasted. Marlene and Dorcas were naturally beautiful but right now they looked like princesses from muggle fairy tales. Their hair and makeup was perfectly done. Their dresses were beautiful. And he could completely understand why his father's eyes were shining on seeing his wife.
"You both look beautiful," said Regulus.
"Save your praise for your wife. I am heading to Black Manor. I have to see the catering arrangements. I still can't believe Aunt Walburgha chose my restaurant for this event. Don't be late," said Dorcas and left after winking at Marlene.
Regulus moved towards Marlene with Sirius still in his arms and kissed Marlene rather passionately.
Ok that's not what I want to see as a baby. Atleast put me back in cot, brother.
Sirius started making fuss so that his parents would realize that he is still there.
"Looks like little one doesn't like when you don't give him your full attention, " said Marlene.
Well I don't really mind but seriously you two can give each other your full attention when I am safely tucked away somewhere where I can't see and hear your actions. Being thirty something year old in baby's body means I understand ,well, everything.
Regulus laughed and said," Oh! Even Sirius can see how beautiful his mother looks."
Marlene smiled shyly and took Sirius from Regulus.
Marlene cooed," My little Sirius looks so handsome. "
"And what about your Regulus?" asked Regulus playfully.
This time Marlene kissed Regulus and said,"I am married to the most beautiful wizard in the world; well second most beautiful, because my little Sirius is most beautiful in the whole world."
Sirius smirked, well, some kind of baby smirk. Regulus saw his baby smirk and laughed.
"Oh Merlin! This little guy is going to break so many hearts, " said Regulus.
Marlene and Regulus looked at him and smiled.
The way they smiled at him made Sirius realize that he was their whole world.
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Now at party, Sirius was sitting on a golden baby chair which was literally gold plated and was enough proof for him that Grandfather Pollux had finally departed the land of sane. He was sure that in a year or two, he won't be using this assumably good present from Pollux Black. He had been showered with weird gifts by the pureblood families present at this 'auspicious' occasion.
For example , He was given a small silver cane on top of which was a big diamond with his family Crest engraved below the diamond, by Lucius Malfoy. Being pureblood he had seen very strange things but he was still unable to understand Malfoy 's obsession with canes. Exactly what did Malfoy think a month and half old baby could do with cane was beyond his comprehension.
Then he had received small gold daggers from Mr. and Mrs. Lestrange, who Sirius noted weren't in Azkaban this time around. Well, this gift was from Bellatrix so he could assume that she wanted him to torture house-elf or some pet with these daggers. But how these people couldn't realize that babies can't exactly move around to torture others or walk with cane was beyond him.
Sirius had decided to form a wishlist in his mind for things he would do when he was out of baby phase. Right now, top of the list was to eat at Dorcas' restaurant because the smells that wafted out of dining area were simply mouth-watering. He wanted to float there and eat but here he was sitting on his gold baby throne, looking at people who were eating with envy in his eyes. Marlene and Dorcas were now sitting on his sides. He was eyeing their plates.
" We are moving to France," said Marlene.
At once, Sirius' mind was off food.
"Well, I hope that's not forever, " said Dorcas.
"No,it's not. We will come back after a few years. Like you said after things settle down a bit. Besides, Regulus has arranged for multi-use portkey for his parents and you, so that you can visit any time," said Marlene.
"You know Marls, I will miss you," said Dorcas.
"I know that's why Regulus insisted on portkey so you can visit whenever you want," said Marlene.
Sirius was now thinking if he was still fluent in French ;not that he could speak even if he was, until his baby phase was over.
After few weeks, Sirius was in France with his parents.
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After 4 years
James Potter PoV
James Potter had lived a life of love and luxury. Potters weren't extremely wealthy like Blacks, Malfoys or Parkinsons but they were quite well-off.
He has always been confident, carefree, witty, playful and mischievous; and these were the qualities he liked most in himself. However, one fateful night had changed everything. Yes, that was the night when Sirius Black was killed and Peter informed him that Sirius Black had been a spy. The stuttering Peter who always followed him and Sirius around, James believed couldn't be telling lies. The part of him that he liked most had died that night with Sirius Black. As to why he believed that Sirius was spy, it was because sometimes even he was afraid of Sirius. James knew, even though Sirius never showed, that Sirius was far too talented and adept in ways of magic. James knew that Sirius hid this behind his playful side. James knew that despite everything, Sirius was a Black. James knew that Sirius would never abandon Regulus Black, a marked Death Eater. That is why when Peter had told him about how he ended up defeating Voldemort and Sirius Black in a single night, just because of his luck and coincidence, he believed Peter. Because Peter didn't portray himself as a hero, he simply told his friends, James and Remus, that it was all a big mess of coincidences that led to downfall of Dark Lord and his right hand man. Peter had even told this story to Dumbledore, Dumbledore had even searched memories of Peter and few of then have included Sirius Black meeting Death Eater, Regulus Black. Since it was so improbable, Dumbledore had declared that Peter Pettigrew is the Chosen One. Somehow this news had reached Rita Skeeter and she announced this to the world. Peter became a fascination to public , as to how underdog defeated the wizards who underestimated him. The stories were highly embellished but people like stories where underdog wins. And he had seen Peter changing as the stories changed. He was still friend of Peter and after death of Sirius Black, he had named Peter, godfather of his son, Harry Potter. Remus, at first, was skeptical to Peter's defeating two greatest dark wizards but in the end, he had agreed with James and Peter.
With Death of Sirius Black, they were no longer Marauders. There were no Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs. Now it was just Remus, Peter and James.
Remus, however, was no longer a close friend like before and lived in some old cottage away from civilization. With the end of Marauders, came end of spending full moons with werewolf. He did meet Remus from time to time in Diagon Alley. Moreover, Lily had shown clear dislike for his friendship with werewolf stating how it could be dangerous for Harry. James had snorted mentally at his wife's stupid stance and was sure that this was Molly Weasley 's usual meddling. But he had still done what his wife wanted. Because now he didn't wanted to live for friends but for his family. Yes, Sirius Black had made sure of that.
Sirius Black, he hated him with passion yet at the same time he loved him. Was it ok to love someone who betrayed you ? Was it ok to love a dark wizard? All this confusion inside him, had made him a bitter man. He was now a serious, law abiding and extremely boring ministry worker. This was, infact, proven to him when Arthur Weasley 's most boring and uptight son, Percy Weasley, declared him to be his ideal.
Today, he was at Diagon Alley with his wife and son. While they were shopping, he decided to drop by Leaky Cauldron for a pint. As he was standing in front of wall that separated Diagon Alley and Leaky Cauldron, the wall suddenly opened. He lifted his eyes to see Marlene laughing and looking at something or someone on her left side.
Marlene has been his first girlfriend, his first love and his first kiss. Lily was love of his life but there are some things about your first love, you never forget. He was sure that Marlene has become even more beautiful than before.
'Marls," said James.
Suddenly Marlene looked at him. Her expression changed from delight to anger and she replied venomously, "It's Mrs. Black for you, Mr. Potter."
Her sudden change of mood had startled him. She turned away from him as a boy barely three or four year old ran to her.
"Mom, Uncle Tom said he will make me most delicious macarons," said the little boy. Little boy on seeing his mother tensed had turned towards him.
When James saw the boy, he felt his world turn upside-down again. Boy was exact copy of none other than Sirius Black. The same aristocratic features, the same silky black hair and damn, the same silver eyes. The silver eyes that bore into your soul. Multiple feelings passed through his mind but he knew he couldn't keep looking at those silver eyes. Those silver eyes, he felt, were asking him why he didn't trust him, why he didn't trust Sirius Black.
He tore away from those eyes, he let hate consume him once more and said in the most bitter tone he could muster, " I see, Mrs. Black. You ensured that world would still have dark wizards even if Dark Lord was gone. This Black spawn would be able to sit on your Dark Lord's mantle."
A strong stinging hex hit him. He saw that Dorcas had her wand raised at him. Ofcourse, Black Spawn would be protected by Black's sex slave.
Meanwhile, Lily had come behind him and he internally groaned on seeing Molly Weasley tagging along.
Lily and Molly looked at James and then at Marlene and Dorcas. Molly was now looking at Dorcas with a smug look but Lily's eyes were on the boy. James knew that Lily, too was amazed as boy was exact copy of Sirius Black.
Molly Weasley,ofcourse, couldn't keep her mouth shut and said," Don't know why Tom let these whores enter his establishment. Maybe, we should start going somewhere else."
Before, Dorcas or Marlene could move, Molly Weasley was thrown backwards by some unknown force.
Nobody knew what it was. But James did because he looked into those silver eyes again, which were now filled with rage. Yes, it was this rage, this powerful magic crackling in the air, this was Sirius Black. This was Sirius Black, he was afraid of.
Lily woke him up from his speculations and ran towards Molly. James picked up Harry and followed his wife.
Then he turned back once again to see the boy. He saw boy stare back at him. He knew that his weekend would now be spent with firewhisky. Sirius Black was back to torment him again.
