A/N- This is a short chapter unfortunately but I promise next chapter will be better.
Sirius and the others walked into the kitchen and saw a small feast waiting for them on the table.
"They are good." Harry said while looking at the food.
Ginny and Sirius nodded and noticed a small bowl of lemon drops by a plate, "I guess that is where Professor Dumbledore will be sitting."
"No I asked for those." Harry said.
They looked at him in surprise which made Harry laugh, "He is not the only one who likes muggle candy."
"So you're both weird?" Sirius asked.
Harry shot him a look, "I don't turn into a shaggy dog though."
"Hey that's not a negative in my book," Sirius shot back.
They laughed as Dumbledore walked in. "Oh lemon drops," he said happily and put one in his mouth.
"Weird," Sirius said simply shrugging.
They began to eat and half an hour later everyone was stuffed. After the meal Harry and Ginny retreated to the master bedroom. It had been a long day.
"Dumbledore I have to go see Remus," Sirius said
Dumbledore nodded. "Please send him my regards. Let's keep Harry and Ginny a secret until after tomorrow. Think of it as a prank against your Hogwarts friend."
"Yes sir I will see you tomorrow," Sirius asid opening the door and leaving
Sirius apparated to a shack in the woods and knocked twice on a door, "Moony it's me Padfoot."
There was a rustling from inside and the door opened a little.
"Sirius?" The voice asked carefully
Sirius nodded, "It's me Moony. I did not betray James and Lily it was all Wormtail."
"I read the paper it said Harry and Dumbledore set you free."
Sirius nodded again, "they discovered the truth. I saw Harry in Azkaban..."
"How is Harry?"
Sirius shrugged. "I haven't seen him since the visit," Sirius lied.
"That is unfortunate, did you want to come in?" Remus asked.
Sirius nodded, "I was hoping I could help you during the full moon."
"I would really appreciate that," Lupin said opening the door
Sirius grinned and walked inside, "how has your furry problem been?"
"Horrible as usual," Remus said and Sirius saw he had more grey hair than the last time he had seen him.
Sirius smirked, "Looking good as usual Moony."
"I know I am, but I look a right sight better than you," Remus said
Sirius frowned, "You would look this bad if you were in Azkaban for twelve years and just got out."
"Sorry about that Padfoot," Remus said looking sad.
"It's okay. At least I am free from my torture. After tomorrow night we should see Dumbledore. He was hoping you would come back with me." Sirius hugged Remus. "It's so good to see you."
"You too old friend it has not been a good twelve years," Remus said
"I know. We lost our two dearest friends in one night." Sirius whispered while sitting down.
"Yes, but then I lost you and Peter the next day," Remus sighed.
"Peter was a traitor! He never deserved to be our friend," Sirius spat angrily.
"I know that now, but back then I had lost you all in two days," Remus said.
Sirius nodded, "And we lost Harry."
"I could not take him because of my condition."
"I know Remus. I'm not mad at you; I just wish the Dursleys treated him like a person and not a slave." Sirius said hotly.
"What!? He sent them to those...things?" Remus asked
Sirius nodded gravely, "It was apparently for Harry's protection. Albus used blood wards to protect the house and Harry."
"Then why not take Harry himself?"
"Dumbledore wanted him in the muggle world."
"That makes no sense." Remus said
"I don't know what was going through his head when he made that decision," Sirius admitted.
"Me either, but Harry is alright now, I hope," Remus sighed as the moon began to peak out from behind the clouds.
"I should change now shouldn't I old friend?" Sirius asked.
"Yes that would be a good idea." Remus groaned
Sirius transformed and waited while watching Remus.
Remus began to shake as his limbs extended
Fur began to sprout along his body and a snout began to form. There were loud screams and growls coming from Remus as his transformation finally ended. A werewolf crouched while facing Sirius. Sirius growled back and lunged. The two continued to tackle and pounce on each other throughout the whole night. By the time day broke Sirius and Remus both were exhausted.
"Thank you Sirius," Remus panted out.
"It's just like old times almost," Sirius whispered. He stood up suddenly, "Would you want to come with me to see Dumbledore?"
"Sure, but why?" Remus asked
"It's better if you find out yourself. Let me go tell Dumbledore you are coming and then we can go." Sirius grinned and apparated away.
He reappeared and found Harry trying to teach Ginny the scurgify charm.
"Hey pup. Are you ready to meet Remus? I'm not going to tell him about you yet so can you and Ginny wait outside of the wards with Dumbledore? You two can still practice as well." Sirius asked as Ginny began to get the spell.
"Yeah!" Harry said excitedly
"Good, now I'm going back to get Remus. Head over to outside of the wards. Dumbledore is there waiting." Sirius grinned and lead them to the edge of the wards and he apparated back to Remus.
"Well old friend grab my arm and I will take you to Dumbledore." Sirius held his arm out.
"Alright," Remus said taking his arm and being pulled into the suffocating darkness. They appeared right outside of the wards. Standing in front of Sirius and Remus were Dumbledore, Ginny, and Harry.
Remus looked at the children in shock, "Sirius is that James and Lily? How is this possible? They look so young."
Sirius laughed, "No Remus that's Harry and his girlfriend Ginny."
Remus's jaw dropped. "You said you haven't seen Harry since Azkaban and... wait did you say GIRLFRIEND!"
"One I lied and two yes I did." Sirius said coolly.
"But Harry can't be even thirteen yet. He is much too young to have a girlfriend. When did this happen, How did this happen?" Remus was beginning to stutter over his words.
"Remus slow down," Sirius said
Remus took a breath and calmed himself. "Sorry Padfoot," he turned towards Harry, "it's been so long since I last saw you Harry."
"You must be Lupin." Harry asked.
"Yes. I was friends with your mum and dad at Hogwarts. They helped me through some... tough times." Remus smiled weakly. "You must be Ginny. You look so much like Lily, except for you don't have her eyes."
Sirius barked out a laugh, "She's just as feisty as Lily so watch out Moony."
"Wait she scares you?" Remus asked
Sirius looked at Remus in shock, "I was never scared of Lily... I mean... fine yes I am."
Remus was laughing until Dumbledore cleared his throat, "Sirius I believe we should take this conversation inside."
"Were in the middle of nowhere Albus," Remus said while looking around. It looked like they were in the middle of a large field.
"No we aren't," Harry said confused.
Sirius looked at Remus and then laughed, "Sorry I forgot about that. Remus I want to tell you that Harry and Ginny Potter live at Potter Estate in Dartford, England."
"What are you..." Remus trailed off as the house began to appear before him
"Welcome back to Potter Estate," Sirius said with a grin.
"But Harry was not supposed to know of this place until he was of age," Remus whispered as Harry opened the gate for them.
"Things have changed Remus," Sirius said.
They entered the house when Remus froze, "Padfoot, you said Harry and Ginny Potter... Harry never had a sister."
"You are right. Ginny is Harry's wife," Sirius said
Remus's jaw dropped and he almost stumbled, "Wife?" He turned towards Harry, "You have some explaining."
"I will explain inside," Harry said.
Remus nodded and followed Harry inside to the kitchen.
Millie popped in when they entered.
"Master Lupin!" She said happily.
"Hello Millie it's nice to see you again," Remus said with a smile.
"You as well sir," She said bowing.
Remus turned to Harry, "I believe you have some explaining to do Harry James Potter. Twelve years old and married, it isn't possible."
"Well, that is a very good story," Harry said telling him everything.
Remus turned towards Albus and Sirius at the end of the tale, "This cannot be true. A soul bond?"
"It is very true Remus. I witnessed it myself," Dumbledore said
Remus looked at Harry and then at Ginny. "Are you two really... married?"
In answer Ginny held up her hand and her ring appeared.
Remus fell out of the chair in surprise. "What did you just do?" he asked while getting back up.
Sirius' laugh was booming through the kitchen. "You act as if you've never seen a ring before," Ginny said smoothly.
Remus looked closely at the ring, "Is that Lily's ring?"
"Yes, Harry has James' ring as well," Sirius said
"So... they really are married," Remus whispered in awe. He then looked at Ginny again and laughed. "The Potter curse. Harry is with a red-head just like his grandfather and father."
"Yes, just like them," Sirius chuckled.
"I don't consider it a curse," Harry said darkly.
"I'm sorry for the horrid first impression Harry. After twelve years it is hard to be trusting." Remus whispered as he pulled the boy into an embrace, "I've wanted to see you again for so long."
"I have heard that twice now from people I can't even remember meeting once," Harry chuckled hugging Remus.
"You were so young at the time, only a baby." He turned towards Ginny, "I'm sorry for being rude to you as well Mrs. Potter."
Ginny blushed, "It's alright, I can't blame you for caution," Ginny said
"I'd like to know more about you two. I believe I am going to be your professor next year and I am assuming that a lot of what you told me is not public knowledge." Remus relaxed in his chair.
"NO, it's not and we would like you to keep it that way please," Ginny asked.
"I'm used to keeping secrets do not worry," Remus said calmly. He turned towards Sirius, "I see why she reminds you of Lily."
"She has her determination and attitude," Sirius said.
Remus nodded, "What effects have you noticed from this bond?"
"Well, we can talk to each other in our heads, and we need physical contact often," Ginny said.
Remus raised his eyebrows, "Physical contact?"
"Like we need to hold hands a lot Remus. Get your head out of the gutter," Harry said
Remus frowned while looking away. "just like his father," he muttered.
"Thank you," Harry said proudly
Remus smirked, "Is there anything either of you would like to know about me?"
"What do you do other than teach?" Ginny asked
"It's hard for me to keep a job," Remus admitted. "I used to collect dark creatures and study them on my free time."
"That sound dangerous, did you ever meet a Basilisk?" Harry asked
Remus shook his head, "Even I am not that crazy Harry. Why do you ask?"
"I killed one," Harry said surprising Remus and Sirius.
"What... How could... How can a twelve year old kill a basilisk. Granted they can only become twenty feet long it still would take several grown wizards to kill an adult one." Remus was baffled as he looked at Dumbledore for reassurance.
"Harry did in fact kill a Basilisk," Dumbledore said.
The table was quiet for a moment.
"How did it happen? How did you meet and kill a basilisk?" Remus quietly spoke.
"I guess it all starts on Halloween," Harry said pulling Ginny close and telling them about his second year.
Sirius stopped them when they got to the part of the chamber. "Harry why would you enter the chamber?"
"I had to, Ginny needed me," Harry said
"But Harry it was dangerous. You are only twelve years old. That basilisk must have been a full grown twenty feet." Sirius reproached.
"I know, but no one else was going to do it," Harry said
Dumbledore nodded, "Bravery in the face of the unknown. But Harry did not face a twenty foot basilisk. I am afraid he faced a fifty foot one."
Sirius choked on his drink. "A fifty foot one!"
Dumbledore nodded, "I never knew they could grow so large."
Sirius turned to Harry, "How did you survive. It looks like you weren't even scarred from it physically."
"It was very close, if Dumbledore had not sent his phoenix I would be dead," Harry said
"Dead..." Sirius whispered. "My godson almost DIED!"
"Sirius, calm down he's alright now," Remus said
"It doesn't change the fact that he almost died. Why didn't you tell me about it when you saw me in Azkaban?" Sirius looked hurt.
"It was not something you wanted to hear not in there," Dumbledore said
Sirius sighed, "Harry you weren't bonded with Ginny at the time. Why did you go to save her? I'm not questioning it I just want to know why."
"I was the only one who could," Harry said which was true he was the only parseltongue.
"I'm glad that he did," Ginny whispered. "Not just because he saved me but because of the bond too."
"I suppose, but still Harry that was dangerous." Sirius said
"I would not change anything," Harry said firmly.
"Just like James you are acting before you think," Sirius said
Harry grinned, "I see no problem in that."
"Neither did he until the Womping Willow hit him in the chest," Sirius said
"How did that happen?" Harry asked curiously.
"Well we were messing around and James thought he could climb it," Remus chuckled
"What happens now? Are you staying with us Mr. Lupin?" Harry asked hopefully.
"Well, if my old room is still here then yes," Remus said
Harry nodded happily. "The only room that we have seen is the master bedroom so I am sure yours is still here."
"Alright I guess I can stay then," Remus said
Harry jumped up and hugged Remus, "That's great news."
"Just know I snore," Remus said
"That's alright," Ginny said happily.
'What should we do now Harry?' she asked.
'I don't know lessons are done for today,' Harry said
'Let's go for a walk then.' She grabbed his hand silently and stood up.
"Stop with the mental talking!" Sirius said.
Harry turned around and just grinned before being led out of the kitchen by Ginny. "Evil," Sirius grumbled.
Remus studied them as they left, "do they do that often?"
"To, often," Sirius grumbled.
"They are going to be in the same grade now I assume?" Remus asked while looking at Dumbledore.
"Yes, that is why she is taking lessons," Dumbledore said.
Remus frowned, "what if they advance even further?"
"Like what?" Sirius asked not concerned.
"Well we have two very young magical children here who can easily learn off of each other because of their bond. It's obvious that they will become bored if they move at too slow of a pace and may try challenging themselves more and more," Remus pointed out.
"Oh, I'm going to teach them something," Sirius smiled.
Remus's eyes fell upon Sirius and then they widened. "You are going to teach them that?"
"Yes, I am Remus," Sirius said.
Remus shook his head and Sirius began to speak again. "I'm hoping they can complete it by the time they go back to school. Maybe they will be able to help you."
Remus looked up in shock and fear. "Even if they did I won't allow them to accompany me."
"Why not? It would depend what they turn into," Sirius said.
"I will not put their lives in danger! They are just kids Padfoot." Remus glanced at the door fearfully.
"Remus, they can be there I can't unless Dumbledore needs another teacher," Sirius said.
"I know they can be there. I just don't want a mistake to occur." Remus whispered as he went to the counter and grabbed a bottle of firewhiskey.
"It won't, you have great control," Sirius said.
"Thanks Sirius. If they do complete the transformation I want to see them transformed first. I need to know what they are and how they behave." Remus drew three glasses from the cupboard and poured drinks for Dumbledore, Sirius, and himself.
"To Harry and Ginny's health!" Sirius said.
They all raised their glasses and drank the firewhiskey. Dumbledore smiled, "If you are this determined Sirius I will focus on transfiguration when Harry and I teach Ginny. I am going to have to teach them some advanced magic though. Merlin knows how long it took Minerva to complete her transformation."
"How long did it take her? She would never tell me," Sirius said.
"A few years. She was always a perfectionist though and I had to convince her to take the plunge into a full transformation." Dumbledore chuckled, "Her surprise when she finally did it was amusing to say the least."
"Really? I would have thought she would have been overjoyed," Remus said.
"She was but first she kept trying to convince herself that she was not a cat anymore. Anyways, I will help Sirius with Mr. and Mrs. Potter's transformations." Dumbledore's eyes twinkled, "I wonder what form each of them will take."
"I think something big for Harry," Sirius said.
"Something dangerous for Ginny. She has a fiery side and she is very protective," Dumbledore added.
"A lion maybe?" Sirius suggested.
"Something in the cat family, or quite possibly a wolf," Remus suggested.
"A wolf?" Sirius asked
Remus nodded, "Wolves can be quite protective. Wouldn't you like another canine animagus to be around Padfoot?"
"Well, maybe," Sirius admitted. They all laughed and drank another shot of firewhiskey.
A/N- please review it helps us out. And we did not forget about Dobby completely. Next chapter will be more interesting I promise.
