Chapter 4

"So where to start?" Billy asked, his forehead creasing.

"Start with the basics," Harry said. "You probably didn't know Bill unless you paid attention to any news about Gringotts. Did you?"

Alice shook his head.

"Okay. Billy Black was actually named Billy Weasley in his wizarding days. And as you might have guessed it, he was the eldest brother of Ginny and Ron Weasley," Harry said.

Charlie cleared his throat, but Harry ignored him.

"He was also the one who got bitten by Fenrir Greyback during the last battle in Hogwarts," Harry continued.

"Yes, I think someone told me that before in passing," Alice nodded. "He also married that famous Beauxbatons girl, right?"

"Yeah, Fleur Delacour. Word got around Hogwarts pretty fast during our days," Harry smiled, reminiscing.

"Anyway," Harry continued. "A year after the wedding, Bill announced to Fleur, a secret that he never should have shared. He told her that he was…he was—"

"Gay," Billy cut in. "Thanks, Harry. I can take it from here."

Harry apologized.

"So I asked Fleur if I can go away to think things through," Billy started. "With tears in her eyes, she let me go but let me promise to talk to her before I make any major decision. I apparated myself to La Push Reservation to really experience solitude."

"La Push," Harry smiled while nodding and looking up thoughtlessly.

"When I arrived, I didn't see anyone. I just sat down by the beach and watched the sun set and the stars appear. Then, my body began to tremble and in my horror, I realised that the moon that showed up was full," Billy explained.

Billy continued, "I began to transform into the horrifying werewolf that I was. I howled into the lonely night and suddenly, a big black dog arrived and tried to settle me down. The dog held on to me until the sun rose again."

"After sunrise, I went back to my human form and unexpectedly, so did the dog. The dog transformed to a tall, lanky man who I immediately recognized from the 'Wanted' sections of the Daily Prophet. He was Sirius Black," he explained.

"What? Isn't he dead?" Alice asked.

Billy replied, "After we awkwardly searched for our clothes and dressed up, we introduced ourselves to each other. He answered all my questions like why he was alive when he was supposed to be dead and why did he help me go through my werewolf transformation. It turned out that the veil that he entered before he was killed by Bellatrix was a portal to another place where one can start another life, particularly, La Push Reservation."

"La Push," Charlie grinned, giving a thumbs up.

Billy continued, "When I asked him why he helped me go through my werewolf transformation, he said that I reminded him of someone he knows."

James and Harry glanced at each other with knowing eyes.

"Anyway," Billy continued, "Sirius stayed with me and introduced me to people, places, food and other things in the reservation. Soon enough, we fell in love with each other."

"Twisted," Alice said.

"It gets better," James replied.

Billy added, "After a few days of thinking things through, I decided to apparate back to Fleur, apologize, and explain my story. When I did, she told me that she would always love me. I told her that she was the only woman I ever loved and forever will."

"Aww…so sad," Alice hiccoughed.

"Get a grip, sis," Edward said.

"After a few days, Sirius and I got married. It was just a very simple wedding with only a few guests. I took his family name. Then, it didn't take long before I was pregnant with a child," Billy said.

"This isn't real," Alice said. "This kind of stuff just doesn't exist."

"It does in our world," Billy replied.

"What? How did that happen?" Alice asked.

"I don't know. No one had a relationship like Sirius and I before. Who would have thought that the mating between werewolves and animagi can bear fruits? Anyway, we accepted the event, supported each other, and when I gave birth, we named the child, Jacob," Billy said.

"Jacob Black," Alice said in disgust, remembering him back when she was still alive.

"Hey!" Billy said.

"Oh, sorry," Alice said apologetically.

"Now you know why Jacob had few memories of his mother as a child," Charlie said.

"Because he never had one. I had to make some story up for him. I couldn't forgive myself for lying to him, even until now," Billy said, looking down.

Harry and Charlie patted Billy at the back and muttered, "The past is past."

Billy looked up and continued sadly, "So basically, that's my life story. Sirius, Jacob and I stayed together, but Sirius died shortly, after Jacob turned four. When Jacob was born, we met Harry Clearwater and a year later, Chief Swan,"—Billy looked up at them—"and I was really surprised and happy to see them there. Then, we lived our lives keeping what needs to be secret a secret until I died of werewolf cancer."

Alice and James got up and gave him a huge hug.

"That was some story," Alice said. "Thanks for sharing it with us, Billy."

"So, who is next to share their story?" she asked suddenly.

Alice looked around. Edward was done. James was done. Harry was done. Billy was done. Then, at the corner of the room, she saw Charlie grinning at her.

"Charlie!" she cried.

"I thought you'd never ask," was all that Charlie replied.