The New Black
Written by: Adventure-Seeking-Juliet
When: Listening to music, and finally starting to enjoy summer. :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. It's that simple.
A/N Okay, several of you (And by several I mean, the only two reviewers on this story) have expressed the need for more characters, so they will be here soon, please be patient. And thanks to horus346 and K.-writter12 for taking the time to express their opinions. I hope you are all enjoying the story. Now, I just wanted to remind you, before this chapter, that James Sirius's birth date is now the same as Teddy's, and that Remus and Tonks are alive. Please enjoy.
Chapter 4- Anti Aging Problems
Sirius groaned. He didn't want to go to work today.
Not that he didn't love his job, being an Auror was all he'd ever wanted to do, but along with the fact he had to get up early on the mornings he was on duty, he had forgotten about Alan.
This meant his newly discovered ten year old grandson would be home alone, all day. Now, for most people leaving a ten year old home alone wouldn't be that big of a problem, but most people weren't Sirius Black, and most people didn't have a mini marauder running around their house. Not counting Remus and Tonks and Harry and Ginny, of course. They probably knew exactly what he was going through...or not.
With a sigh, Sirius dressed and grabbed his stuff he'd need for work today, then headed down the stairs. He still had...ten minutes to be at work. That should be enough to eat breakfast and threaten Alan on pain of death if he should do anything, hopefully.
To save time, Sirius decided to apparate straight to the base of the stairs, but when he got there he saw something unexpected...to put it mildly.
Alan was sprawled out on the bottom couple stairs, completely knocked out.
Sirius leaned down next to him. The kid was still in the same clothes he'd been in yesterday, and he reeked of alcohol.
With a sigh, Sirius shook him slightly. No response.
He frowned, eyeing his watch, he had two minutes to get to work now.
Cursing inwardly, Sirius tried to revive his sleeping grandson once more," Alan! Wake up, I have to go.."
Alan mumbled incoherently, and snuggled close to Sirius.
With a huff, Sirius pulled out his wand, and touched it to Alan's head, silently mouthing a spell to wake him up.
Right on cue, Alan's eyes snapped open, noticing how he had snuggled up to his grandfather, he instantly shot up, his face turning red with embarrassment...only to wince, close his eyes, and fall back into his previous resting spot.
" Wha-"
Sirius interrupted him abruptly," How much did you drink?"
Alan groaned," Dunno. A little.."
Sirius sighed," If I didn't have to go to work right now-" He made a noise of frustration before continuing," I have to go, I'll be back at five, don't do anything. There's some hangover potion in the cabinet next to the liquor, I don't think I have to tell you where that is."
Alan's only reply was," Mmph."
Sirius nodded," Good to know we understand each other." Then, with a pop, Sirius was gone.
Three Hours Later...
Alan jolted awake, to find Kreacher's ugly face hanging above his own, and he screamed...a bit shriller than he'd care to admit.
Kreacher glared at him," Kreacher was instructed by Master Sirius to watch you, Master Alan."
Alan frowned, hand clutching his chest," Did he tell you to give me a heart attack while you were at it!"
Kreacher obviously missed the sarcasm," No. Is there anything you require, Master Alan?"
Alan got to his feet slowly," What time is it?"
" Eleven-Thirty."
Alan clapped his hands together at that," Alright then...how about some food..."
Kreacher, still glaring, nodded, and stalked off toward the kitchen, whilst Alan shuffled up the stairs, his head still buzzing slightly, to change clothes.
"Teddy, I'm going to Sirius's now, if you wanted to come," Remus called down the hallway, as he shrugged on his shabby coat.
As he expected, there was a loud bang as Teddy ran out the door of his room," I'm coming!"
Two seconds later, a tall, blue-haired ten year old rammed straight into Remus.
Remus chuckled slightly, ruffling his son's hair, which momentarily flashed it's natural light brown color, before returning to a bright shade of blue.
"Are we apparating?" Teddy asked, curiously, his hair changing back to his favorite appearance, light brown with a streak of electric blue in the front.
Remus shook his head," No, we're using the floo."
Teddy frowned, but didn't complain.
" I'm hoping we can join your mother for lunch after we visit," Remus continued.
Teddy nodded, grinning," Can we go to Honeyduke's afterward?"
Remus chuckled, Teddy, like his father, had a deep love for sweets, especially chocolate.
Remus and Teddy both took a handful of powder, and were off for their quick visit at 12 Grimmauld Place.
Alan paused mid-bite, an odd sound catching his attention.
Several foot steps reverberated from the next room, and a slightly hoarse voice called," Sirius?"
Alan frowned, and strutted over to the other room. The one calling for his grandfather was a tall, thin man. his face appeared weathered, especially with the scars, and his clothes were worn. Next to the man was a boy, about Alan's age. He resembled the man a good bit, though without the scars or gray hairs.
As soon as they saw him, the older one's eyes grew wide with shock. Alan sighed, expecting a loud reaction...maybe they'd even call in the Auror department on him...
Instead the man seemed panicked," Sirius, what have you done? I told you not to drink too much of that anti-aging potion...we had no idea of the side effects!"
Alan blinked, they thought he was Sirius. More accurately, they thought that Sirius...had gone overboard on anti-aging potion and had literally de-aged himself.
Alan grinned, it was time to have some fun.
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