A.N. So. Lady Heart… she really is playing a funny old game. Just to clarify, those who fall through the veil cannot move on to the afterlife, they have issues they need to change in their life and then can be reborn as themselves. Basically, I have a genius as a best friend who came up with that part of the plot and he loves my writing. Sirius took a very long time to figure out what he had to change, and that was to get the love of his life back. This chapter is set just after his return. He has been forced to reveal his memory from behind the veil and now is ready to complete his challenge.

Harry was finding it increasingly difficult to accept that his godfather stood before him, arms outstretched. It had taken great courage to move on from his 'death', and he didn't know what his next move would be. But apparently, Sirius did.

"Harry, I have to complete a challenge. If I don't manage it within a week, I'm forced to die. It's not a peaceful transition either – I can't just go and be with your parents. There are unresolved issues, so I would be a lost spirit… a ghost."

Harry glanced at the older man.

"Your ex girlfriend, right? Ok, so how do we find her? Where do we start?"

"I know where she is. But it isn't as simple as that, Harry. She's married."

Confusion was one emotion that plagued the air. Only Ron spoke.

"I don't understand. That woman-"

"Lady Heart."

"Yeah, her… she said your ex was finding your death hard. She wants you. So how could she be married?"

Sirius sighed, and perched himself on the edge of the table. If he was going to tell this story, he may aswell be comfortable.

"It all started when I was in school. I met her through a friend, she was a muggle but knew of our world and was fascinated by it. Jealous, maybe. We fell in love rather quickly. When I joined the Order, I knew I had to end whatever it was we had. I couldn't put her safety at risk like that. She was heartbroken, but she eventually moved on and found… someone. I wouldn't exactly call him a gentleman. But I know he took care of her and that was enough for me. Doesn't mean it was easy, mind. I've got to try and get her back, without revealing why and how I've ended up here."

Harry was torn. He wanted to help Sirius and keep him alive but at the risk of a marriage? He knew it would break his heart if someone stole his love away. Not that he had anyone. He and Ginny had broken up a while ago, it couldn't work. There had to be a way, though.

"So, we find her. You said you know where she is?"

"Well, technically, I don't. But you do, Harry."

Harry was of the impression that Sirius was being rather evasive. Did he not want to complete his challenge, or was he just embarrassed about revealing the love of his life?

"Harry… help me find Petunia."

A.N. Opinions? You know what to do… stay beautiful.