It was almost 9 by the time the quadrat had woken up that day. They quickly dressed up and Harry noticed that Teddy had been taken down so he concluded that he was either with Remus or James as the boy liked both of them.

The four made their way downstairs quickly and went to the great hall just before breakfast was about to end. Sirius often took a glance at Remus and Harry while eating, a constant reminder that his mate and son where with him.

None of the four had yet recovered from the shocks they had received the day before and wanted to know more on what that blasted old beggar for fame had done to their family. They glared at Dumbledore the whole time they were in the hall and were relieved when they escaped him.

They spent sometime with James, Severus, Lily, Remus and Peter, often throwing guilty and pitying glances at the fates of the people who are so happy right now. "Are you four alright? Why are you looking sad?" Severus asked.

"Nothing much Sev... we discovered something yesterday from Harmony and Ron and well... you won't like it. Sirius had sneaked upon us when the two had told me the information soo... yeah. That's all." Harry replied.

"Alright mate. We believe you. You can talk to us when you want to though. We will be there for you." Peter said. "Thanks mates but... do you mind if we are alone for sometime? It is about yesterday's discovery and... we want to know more about it. We will meet you at lunch" Ron said and the others agreed.

"That was pretty easy. Though what we told them was partially true. Race to the ROR?" Ron asked and the four of them along with a sleeping Teddy went to the ROR. After settling down in the virtual version of the burrow, they started to talk.

"So...first talk then letters or what?" Ron asked. "As much as I want to talk to my brother and you all want to update to them... I want to finish reading the letters Harry has got." Sirius said. "Well then... the first one now would be the one addressed to Lord Black." Harry said and gave it to Sirius.

To Lord Black

Dear Siri,

I am really sorry for everything I had said or done during our years at Hogwarts. I have no idea why I did that before or what had influenced me to do this... but all I know is that it seemed like I was not under my control... Almost like someone had used the imperious on me.

Whenever I had wanted to ask you something or clear any confusions... someone or something blocked me from doing so... at times the fear of being disowned, sometimes due to the Slytherin Gryffindor rivalry and I don't know why but I could feel the distance grow between us.

You had your own set of friends and never had any time for me... you started to ignore me after I had been sorted into Slytherin... And whenever I was confused... I didn't have you to clear out any doubts I had. But these never caused me to hate you. But I guess it was the peer pressure and the family that caused me to become one of his followers, against my choice.

So I decided... I will try to destroy him from inside. When I wanted to tell you about this decision... you always avoided me. Then I guess Dumbledore took advantage of it and did something to me so that I will harm you and it could separate us and succeeded in it.

I just wish we were together till the end. I hope you would be proud that even though I joined him... I died fighting against him in the end. I could see the care and love in your eyes every time you looked at me but you never acted like that in your last year, all because of that Dumbleduck. That man literally controlled our lives and I don't know how to change it...

Love,

Reggie

"Love you a lot too Reg. I miss you a lot here." Sirius chocked out silently. "Don't worry dad. You will talk to him soon remember?" Harry asked. "Now for the last one before lunch, Severus Snape." Ron said and handed it to Harmony.

Dear Harry,

If you are reading this letter, then I must have died and you have already read Peter's letter. Before you ponder over it, I did know that Peter was a spy and was controlled by Dumbledore. Mine was also a similar situation except that it was more of emotional blackmail.

Before I start saying anything else, you must know about my life at home. My dad, Tobias Snape, hated my mother and I for being able to do magic. My house life was almost like yours... and the only relief I got away from that hell was Lily... We were neighbours at that time.

We... we bonded with the Marauders' group very well in the train unlike the usual stories that we had a fight. The four used to tease me jokingly after I was sorted into Slytherin but we were still friends. Everything changed in the third year though. We all started feeling funny like a hate potion was given to us... We were all not sane when we met each other, and you know the rest of the story, the fights and all.

It is true that I loved Lily... I was a little jealous of your dad but something magnified it... something made me to get attached to dark arts and join that snakey idiot but it was late when I realised who was the root cause for all this. I guess even Peter and the others figured it out before they died and mentioned it somewhere...

That idiotic grandfather later on emotionally blackmailed me to be a double agent, hate you and the other houses except for my house, even tried to imperious me when I didn't want to do it. So... please do me a favour and put that man in Azkaban for his crimes after time travelling to the past. That guy almost made me go mad.

I am also sure that I have given you some TIPS if you have time travelled. Use those well and you will succeed. I may not have told everything if that old man's portrait was there so be sure to read the other letter attached to this as I have written down all my important memories and more tips that will help you in the future and the instructions on how to do it.

I ask you to forgive me Harry for everything I have been forced to do to you and the others. Just bring in justice to everyone who were subjected to injustice.

This part will appear only if Harmony has been discovered or if she is reading this letter. That part where I had put I had loved Lily is false. Even though I was under charms, I always loved James with a true heart.

We had a child named Harmony Snape-Potter... she was later kidnapped and your dad was somehow forced to marry Lily. I was heartbroken at that time and so was Regulus. Later on... we had memory charms placed on us. When they died though... the charms severed and it hurt like hell.

Later on... that drunkard coot started to obliviates me whenever I accused him when I remembered the memories. I write this the day before the battle. I had a flash that James and Lily had a daughter before they died. I was there at that time. Please find her Harry.

Harmony, if you are reading this, know that papa always loves you dear. I am sorry I couldn't meet you when I was alive but at least read the letters I have written to you to explain more about this.

Thank You Harry. You were always like a son to me. Find out where that drunkard had placed the Potter's daughter. Her name is Marlene Lavender Potter also known as...

Severus Snape

"Also known as who Sirius? At this rate... I don't know what I am going to do to that guy now. He has gone way overboard with all this" Harry said, fuming.

"Well... I'll tell that after I contact Regulus son as I think he will have an idea. The name is not given here." Sirius said. "And we are just in time for lunch" said Ron and the four headed down to the great hall.

"Are you guys alright? How did it go?" Lily asked softly when they sat down. Remus narrowed his eyes at the glances Sirius sent between Harry and him but ignored him for now. "It went well Lily... we are just feeling a little tired so... we will be in the dorms and join you a little later?" Harmony asked.

"Its just we didn't sleep well last night so we are a little tired. We stayed up late to talk you see..." Ron said, catching on what Harmony was trying to say. "How about we go to Hagrid's at about two? We will rest till then while you roam around?" Harry asked.

"Alriiighttt..." James dragged out. "Hagrid's at two it is then. Don't be late." James said and lunch was a peaceful affair after that. After lunch, everyone except the quadrat went to the lake for a swim while the others went to the boy's dorms.

Harmony quickly put up some privacy and locking charms before she got her mirror out and enlarged it. She touched the mirror with the wand and said 'Show me Regulus Black' and waited. Moments later, Regulus showed up.

"Hi kids! How is it there?" he asked. "Found a few interesting things and one of those will interest you while the other will be a discovery. Bring in the Weasleys here will you? You can expand the mirror to show them all." Harmony said.

Soon all greetings were exchanged and now came the serious matters. "What have you found out?" Regulus asked. "Remember when we said Siri fell through the veil we thought he died?" Harry asked. "Yeah... so what is the connection with it?" he asked.

"Well... seems like he traveled back in time to the age of nine and is with us and beyond pissed at you." Harry said and stepped aside to reveal a young Sirius Black. "Hey there brother! Why did you want to fake your death to your own brother?" Sirius asked, looking hurt.

"Had no other choice brother. Had to do it. Anything else wont have worked here. Missed you brother" Regulus said. "Missed you too little brother. Emotional talks aside. What are these 'discoveries' you made in your trip now?" he asked, showing the letter.

"How did you get it there? I had addressed it to you..." Regulus said. "You had addressed it to Lord Black in the front uncle so I had got it when I got my inheritance. Got it to the past as an evidence against Dumbledore. The original copy is still in Gringotts though." Harry said.

"Another matter was brought out when we read Peter's letter. Two actually. Peter is innocent and was under various charms." Ron said gravely. "Also that Remus and Sirius had a child, whose memory everyone except Peter and Regulus had forgotten." he continued.

"I remember. Harry James Lupin-Black. Tried searching for him too... never found him." Regulus sighed. "No worries about it brother... found Harry. Apparently Albus had kidnapped Harry Lupin-Black and christened him as Harry Potter." Sirius said with a sadistic grin when he thought about ways to kill Albus.

"Make sure that man pays for all his deeds" everyone threatened, absolutely fuming. "Well... another thing that Severus mentioned... Lily and James had a daughter named Marlene Lavender Potter but... he hadn't given her name. And... have you heard anything about Fred while roaming around?" Sirius asked.

"Fred died Sirius. I'm sure the trio told you that?" George asked, a little hurt at the question. "Another thing I had heard about the Weasley family twins. If one twin dies, so does the other which means..." Sirius dragged on in purpose. "Which means Fred is alive?" George asked hopefully.

"I think I heard about both of them when I passed by... I guess that was in some mansion. That was where I heard a person shouting about something about torturing Fred and someone named Lavender Brown or something..." Regulus said.

"Merlin Dad! You are the saviour of the day. Ask for Griphook to ask if any Potter had come into inheritance and say that it is for a mission. Go to the ministry, register yourself alive and give your information and you can save them." Ron said, smiling brightly.

"Wait Ron... We saw Lavender and Fred's dead bodies after the battle... how is that possible then?" George asked. "Well... someone was using the polyjuice potion and impersonated them then as when you die while the effect continues... you will remain the same." Harry said.

"You are a genius Ron. We will do that right away. Then we part for now. Thank you for relying the information to us! Keep you in touch and informed. Bye! Love you all and miss you a lot" everyone chorused.

"Love you and miss you too! Bye" the quadrat chorused as the mirror turned off. That was certainly eventful. I guess we will set aside the other letters and look over it during the holidays and meetings during the night from now as I think Moony is getting suspicious. Off to Hagrid's we go!" Harry said and they went to Hagrid's to spend time with their friends.

A/N: That is chapter 17 for you. Do you think I am exaggerating or dragging this too long? The next detailed meeting will be only after a chapter or two, I promise that one. The next chapter will be like a normal, nothing fun chapter I guess with a prank or two.

Anyways... Hope you all liked it! All comments and criticism and opinions accepted and appreciated. Feel free to comment if I am wrong to and I will gladly change the mistake. I know I am not good at emotional scenes but... I try my best!

Thank you all for reading!

Rasi10 signing off

Published on 11 August 2018