Sirius' POV

I woke early in the morning as the first few straggly rays of sunshine hit my face. There was something warm and soft in my arms. Actually that should be someone. I smelled the air and I hummed in pleasure. I could smell my mates scent again and he also smelt of me. My vampire purred. Suddenly it hit me, it was Christmas day today.

I peeled myself out of Remus' embrace and headed to the bathroom. Once I had taken care of my morning routine I listened quietly. I could hear Remus' parents were already downstairs. I had to speak to them privately so I headed downstairs. I found them both in the kitchen.

'Morning Sirius dear.' Remus' mother smiled. His dad smiled and nodded at me over the top of the book he was reading.

'Good morning, can I talk to the both of you please?' I asked. My vampire was anxious. If his parents said no then it would be a lot harder.

The two of them looked a little concerned and my vampire was warmed to know they cared about me.

'What is it son?'

'For a while now, I've known that Remus is my mate. He is my life mate and the only one I want to spend the rest of my life with. I don't want to do anything behind your back so I am here now asking your permission.'

Remus' mum smiled and squeezed her husband's hand. I think she knew what I was going to say.

She smiled encouragingly at me.

'I'd like to ask him to mate with me. To be my husband.'

'We'd be honoured to have you as part of our family Sirius love, we see how happy you and he are together. I think he'd be mad to think of any answer other than yes.'

I smiled softly at his parents and thanked them. It sent a warm feeling through my body. I didn't realise families cared this much about each other. It was an eye opened. In a good way. Pretty soon Remus and I would be making our own family. I couldn't wait.

I went back up towards my room and crept back into bed. Remus snuggled back into my arms and I sighed contentedly.

I must have fallen asleep again because I woke up again to the feeling of eyes on me. I opened up my eyes to see beautiful deep brown eyes soften as I did. He leant forward and pecked my lips.

'Happy first Christmas together my love.' I murmured softly.

'The first of many.'

It was quiet for a while, both of us relaxing in thought. Then he started to speak.

'Siri, I'm really sorry about last night.'

'About what? Seb the pleb?'

Remus laughed lightly and lightly punched my arm.

'I didn't realise my parents had invited him. It was out of order. I'm sorry my mate.' He put his head down. My vampire growled at me for making him feel bad. I lifted his chin up and kissed him soundly.

'It's fine love, don't worry about it. I love you.'

'I love you too.' Remus smiled.

We then decided to get up. We all sat downstairs and greeted James as he stumbled into the sitting room.

Once the three of us were in the sitting room his parents came in. They brought in presents for James and Remus. And to my surprise there were a few for myself. I felt touched that they'd thought of me.

James received a lot of quidditch gifts and clothes and books. I bought him a broom care kit.

'Wicked!' He smiled as he opened it, 'Thanks mate.'

He got me a set of books on defence against the dark arts. I smiled and thanked him.

I had bought Remus' mother a simple yet elegant necklace and she smiled beautifully as she opened it. She gave me a hug as she thanked me. I had bought his dad a set of curse breaking tools to help in his job. He beamed and thanked me.

Form the two of them I received a new cloak with protective enchantments, some books I had not read yet and some sweets. I thanked them profusely.

Then it was Remus' turn. From his family he received books, games and quidditch gifts. He turned slightly towards me. I had conjured up a brilliant red rose and I handed it to him.

'Remus, I love you more than I ever thought I could love anyone. For many years I believed that love came with pain and suffering. At least that's what I was taught from my family. They told me how worthless I was. That I was unlovable and had no family. But now I see that they were wrong. Because I love you. And you are my family.'

Remus was crying at this point.

'We didn't get off to the best start, but I would not change anything about our journey. A journey I hope can last a lot longer. Remus my love, Please make me the happiest man alive, and agree to marry and bond with me?'

As I finished my speech I knelt down in front of Remus holding an open box. The box had a simple white gold band in it with the Black and Lupin family crests on. His eyes lit up.

I wiped the tears from his face as he nodded at me.

'Yes?'

'Yes!' He cried.

I leant forward and kissed his deeply as his parents and brother cheered.