Chapter 6:

Sirius sat down next to Snape and put his things down next to him. He didn't know where to start, but he knew he needed to ask a question of Snape first before he could begin his story, or trust him with what he wanted to tell him. He needed a friend, someone real and that wouldn't turn their back on him when he needed them the most, someone not like Remus or James.

"I have a question before I start." He stated and waited for Snape to look and turn his attention to him. "Why are you being so nice and understanding about all of this? After everything I have done to you every year, I just don't understand how you can seem to forgive and forget all of that." He stated.

Severus looked at him for several minutes, looking directly into his eyes and thought. Sirius could see the wheels turning in the other teens head and started to get worried he may have asked the wrong thing. Maybe he shouldn't have pushed this early and just let him self trust the other.

"Well. I know that you were the ring leader in most if not all the things you four have done to me in the past. I however see that you have slightly grown up and those you trusted as your friends seem to not be around in this time that you need them the most. It only shows me that you have stepped away from being like them and may be worth getting to know." Snape replied not taking his eyes off Sirius the whole time.

"I see. Thank you for being honest with me. I guess you want to know all about this." Sirius stated and rested his hand on his stomach, smiling.

"You don't need to tell me anything you don't want to Black. Just know that I will not repeat anything you say to me." Snape stated and then waited.

"Well the other father left me for someone else. He has liked this person for years and went behind my back still trying to get her to be his. She finally accepted and he told me the day I found out about this little one. I didn't tell him about this, he doesn't know. The only ones that know are you and Remus. He made me think he cared about me and when I told him I loved him he laughed and brushes it aside, thinking I only said that to keep him. Remus thinks I should tell him about the baby, but I don't want him to have anything to hold over me." Sirius stopped talking and saw different expressions pass over Snape's face.

"May I ask who the other father is? I am sorry that happened to you and wish there was something I could do to help. I can only offer my assistance from this point on and let you know I will be here when ever you may need anything." Snape said and when he finished he placed a hand gently on Sirius leg, making the other boy flush.

"If I tell you the father, you have to promise not to show any favoritism when causing him trouble. Act as you always have." Sirius stated.

"I Swear." Snape replied.

"It is James." Sirius couldn't continue to look at Snape as he said this, in fear of what the other boy would say.

"I probably would've guessed him. He is the only person in the whole school I know that is with someone that used to hate him. I just can't believe he would do that to his best friend. I again am sorry Sirius." Snape said rubbing gently where his hand was on Sirius knee.

"It's alright. I am slowly going to get over him. I have my baby to think about now and that is all that matters. I just need to keep James from finding out." Sirius stated. "It is getting late, lets do the charm and then I'm off to bed. Thanks for listening Snape."

Snape nodded his head and raised his wand. Slowly running it over Sirius now exposed stomach. Sirius watched him silently. Hoping that this new friendship was going to work. He liked having Snape for company. Once the charm was done he stood up and grabbed his things, saying goodbye to Snape and getting a nod in return.

Sirius awoke the next morning remembering he had to go get checked out in the hospital wing. He was going to be able to see his baby for the first time and he was scared. He wanted James there with him but knew that would never happen. Then the thought of wanting Severus there crossed his mind as he walked into the room and saw Madam Pomfrey standing there waiting for him with a smile on her face. He walked over and sat down on the bed that she was standing next to and watched as she came over with her wand in hand.

"Sirius I will need you to lift your shirt so I can put some of this cream on your stomach and then I will wave my wand for a few moments until I get a good picture. The machine at the end of the bed will print out a copy for you and I can give you a few more for the other father or a few friends that you want to show it to."

"That will be great." He replied as he lifted his shirt then a few moments later he had a picture of his baby in his hand. Madam Pomfrey was about to say something when the door flew open and she had to go take care of the student that came in. He didn't care he just stared at the picture with a smile upon his face.