Alright. Here is the next part. Ive got some ideas where im taking this, but its mostly just made up as i type. Let me know how you all feel it is. :-)
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He entered Gringotts with a emotionless look on his face.
"Hello Griphook." Harry greeted with an emotionless tone.
"I see that it is time, M- Harry." Griphook said with a nod.
"Yes." Harry replied. "It's for the best."
"You have the support of the Goblin nation. Mr Potter." Griphook informed him. "Our King is willing to fight."
"No Goblin shall fight or die in my name, Griphook." Harry said, his tone still emotionless. "Your word to not fight against our side is enough."
"I shall discuss it with our King." Griphook replied with a business like tone. "Now, lets discuss your will."
Chapter 2 - The next part...
Arriving back at Private Drive, a couple of hours later, Harry found a scene he never expected to see. Hermione and a witch with bright pink hair were sitting on the step of number 4, chatting quietly.
"Er...?" Harry started but froze when both heads snapped up, wands in their hands.
"HARRY!" Hermione screamed as she bolted across the length of the front garden and jumped straight into him, engulfing him in one of her hugs.
"Hello to you to Hermione." Harry breathed back, his airways currently being blocked.
"DON'T YOU HELLO ME, HARRY JAMES POTTER!" Hermione screamed, pushing him back and pointing at him.
"Er... What did I do this time?" Harry asked jumping away from Hermione's grasp and taking a step back. His hand hovering over his wand.
"Maybe I should handle this?" The pink haired witch said gently, pulling Hermione behind her.
"Wotcher!" She said with a smile. "I'm Tonks. Your Godfathers cousin. Good friend of Remus. And an Auror." She finished proudly. "We had came to bring you back with us, but you've been gone all day." She finished with a smirk.
"Ah...yeah..." Harry said sheepishly. "I was kind forced to go shopping." Harry said with a small grin as he opened the bag he had to show Tonks the collection of shrunken clothes.
"Oooo." Tonks said with a wink. "Got yourself a girlfriend now, have you?"
Harry blushed, he was starting to like this Tonks. Neither of them noticed Hermione frown from behind Tonks.
"Is that a tone of jealousy I hear there?" Harry asked, winking back. Bringing a loud laugh from Tonks.
"I like you Harry." Tonks said with a smile. "Lets go inside. Dumbledore, Remus, Ron and Mad-eye are waiting."
Harry just nodded and followed Tonks towards his uncles home, smiling slightly at a frowning Hermione, who followed.
"Hey mate." Ron greeted as Harry walked through the door.
"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN BOY!" His uncle bellowed through the room before Harry could reply.
"Since when do you care?" Harry snapped back. "Your normally happy I'm not in the house. Your scraps can go in the bin instead of on my plate."
Harry noticed Hermione, Ron, Tonks and Remus' shocked looks but he paid them no mind.
"If it was up to me, boy!" His uncle started, walking towards Harry. "You would never be in this house. And these freaks would never have came here. Harassing us all day!"
"I never asked them to come!" Harry snapped back. "I was out with a friend. I'm just as shocked to see them as you!"
"Don't you lie to me!" Vernon snapped, as his fist connected with Harry's jaw, forcing the young wizard to take a step back. Harry slowly turned his head back around to look at Vernon.
He could see the looks of shock on Ron and Tonks, as well as the looks of fury on both Remus and Hermione. Dumbledore look impassive, something which bothered young Harry. Using his seeker reflexes, his hand snapped onto the wrist of Hermione who was lifting her wand quickly. Her face snapped to his, but he shook his head slowly before turning to face the sneering Vernon. There was a silence as Harry and Vernon stared at each other.
"Pack your things, Harry." Remus said in a forced calm tone.
"Ok." Harry said, his eyes not leaving Vernon. "Everyone wait outside." All eyes snapped to Harry, but his tone left no room for argument.
About ten minuets later, Harry was returning down the stairs, Hedwig on his shoulder his trunk on his other one. At times he loved his new found strength. Reaching the bottom of the stairs, he sighed a sigh of relief that everyone was waiting outside. A few less beatings for him until next summer. He was about to leave the house, when a voice forced him to turn.
"You know what to expect next year. Freak!" Vernon spat in Harry's face. "I'll add an extra one on for every time I see one of them."
"I know uncle." Harry said, he emotionless tone returning. "You wont see anyone connected with me until I return next summer."
"Make that so, boy." Vernon replied. "Now, be gone."
Harry turned and left almost in an instant, Hedwig swaying on his shoulder, his trunk lifted on his other shoulder.
"Ready." Harry said as he closed the door behind him, looking around at the people in front of him. Tonks and Dumbledore were talking quickly a few feet away, Remus was standing at the end of the garden and Ron and Hermione were waiting for him near the door. He knew what they were about to ask.
"What was that!" Hermione asked, turning to face him. "He hit you!"
Harry just shrugged before answering. "I'm used to it." He explained to a shocked Hermione as he walked past to stand with Remus.
"Where are we going professor?" Harry asked, looking up at his fathers friend.
"How often does it happen Harry?" Remus responded, not moving his eyes from straight ahead.
Harry sighed, he knew he would have to answer this eventually.
"It was a few times a week until I was ten." Harry replied, turning his head to look straight ahead too. "But it increased every time I showed signs of magic. Or when magical people interfere with his life."
"So when we talked to him at Kings Cross?" Remus asked softly, glancing worriedly down at Harry, who just nodded in return.
"I am sorry Harry." Remus said after a moments pause. "If I had known..."
"Don't worry about it." Harry interrupted. "At least now you know how I have such a high pain tolerance." He finished with a forced chuckle.
"That's not funny Harry." Hermione's voice said from behind. He had to force himself not to react to the sadness and concern he heard.
"She's right, you know." Tonks' voice joined in. "But Dumbledore wont change his mind."
"Let's go." Remus said, holding out an old book. "Hold on Harry." He finished before the five of them disappeared.
"Where are we?" Harry asked, looking around the dark and dingy hall way.
"Head quarters." Tonks said as she squeezed around him with a wink and headed towards the door at the end of the hall way.
"We're back." Tonks said cheerfully as she walked through the door.
"HARRY JAMES POTTER!" Mrs Weasleys voice called out from the room ahead, causing Harry to pause on his way forward when he saw her move into the door way.
"Where have you been! We have been worried sick about you! You should not have left your house! You should have known we'd be coming for you!" She began to rant but Harry cut her off.
"I went out with a friend!" Harry snapped back. " You never told me anyone was coming! Nobody has told me anything! I don't even know where the hell I am! I don't have to spend every minute of my summer waiting on you to come and save me! I can have a life you know!"
"Don't you talk to me like in my house Har-" She started
"He can talk to you how he wishes in this house, Molly." Sirius' voice interrupted her.
"No he can't Si-" Molly began but was again interrupted.
"This is my house." Sirius said in a forced calm. "Harry is the only family I have." He glanced towards Harry and winked, getting a grin in return. "Therefore it is also his house."
"Sirius." Harry said as he ran forward and hugged his godfather.
"Harry." Sirius said. "My god you've grown." He added once the hug was over. "And bulked up." He finished with a grin. "The ladies are going to be lucky this year."
"One has already commented on it." The voice of Fred called out from behind Sirius.
"According to our sources." George added.
"A certain chaser-" Harry grinned towards the twins, who everyone was now watching.
"-for Gryffindor-" Sirius' eyebrow raised, he knew the chasers for Gryffindor were all girls.
"-Accepted Harry's offer-" Sirius' other brow raised.
"-to be Co-Captains-" Ron's jaw dropped.
"- and took him shopping for a full new wardrobe-"
"-And happened to see him topless-"
"Who told you this?" Harry asked, failing to hide his grin.
"Another one of our chasers." The twins answered an once.
"I only got home about an hour ago!" Harry said in surprise. "Word sure does travel fast."
"We have agreed to not share who it was." George said, or was it Fred.
"With threats of them three beating us with brooms." The other twin said with a wince.
"So that's who you were out with today?" Tonks asked with a grin.
"Yeah," Harry replied, smirking back. "Still jealous?"
There was a pause as everyone looked at Harry in shock, until six people burst out laughing. Tonks, Sirius, Remus, Fred, George and Ginny, who Harry had not notice coming down the stairs.
"Hey Harry." She said with a smile a she walked towards him, gasping in surprise when he pulled her into a hug.
"Hey Gin." He smiled as he broke away. "You trying out for the Quidditch team this year?"
"I was thinking about it..." She said quietly. "But how did you know."
"Katie said you were good." Harry whispered so only she could hear, before putting a finger to his lips and winking. Ginny grinned in return and beamed at him, nodding as she walked over to Fred and George.
"Right." Mrs Weasley announced, trying to gain control over the situation. "There's a meeting going on. Your all too young to listen in."
Everyone looked towards Harry, expecting an outburst. He looked around at them and shrugged. "I've beat him three times already with out being told any information. Maybe I'll stay lucky?" He finished as he headed towards the stairs.
There was a moments silence as everyone stared in confusion.
"That's not how Dumbledore said it would go." Mrs Weasley said as she turned and headed back into the kitchen.
Remus, Tonks and Sirius all grinned at each other, they knew what Harry was trying to do. "Top floor pup!" Sirius shouted as Harry climbed the stairs. "Your names on a door."
"Thanks Sirius!" Harry's voice called back down as he climbed the last flight of stairs.
"He's supposed to be with Ron, Sirius!" Molly said. "Dumbledore's orders."
"Who's house is it?" Sirius asked, earning a chuckle from Remus and Tonks as the room settled down to begin the meeting.
Back on the top floor, Harry dropped his trunk on floor near his bed and started to rummage around for quill and some parchment, he wanted to owl Katie about why they asked the twins not to say anything.
"Hey Harry." A voice said from behind, causing Harry to turn and grin.
"Hey Ron." He greeted as he turned back to his trunk. "How was your summer?" He asked, not lifting his head from the trunk.
"Not bad. Got to spend it here with Hermione though." Ron said happily, unaware of the jealously roaring inside Harry. This confused him slightly, as he thoughts began shifting between Hermione and Katie.
"Yeah?" Harry asked in a neutral tone after shaking his head, again glad for his ability to hide his feelings.
"Yeah. She's pretty amazing." Ron said softly as Harry finally found the parchment.
"I should really clean this thing out." Harry commented absent-mindedly.
"You really should." Another voice agreed with him from the door way. Harry didn't even need to turn around for a smile to form on his face.
"Sorry I worried you, Hermione." Harry said as he placed his quill down and walked towards her.
"Sorry I shouted." Hermione replied, her eyes not leaving his.
"What... No hug?" Harry said with a grin, before the smirking Hermione floored him.
"Ooof!" Harry moaned as his backside hit the floor, followed by his head. "As much fun as this is..." Harry said as he gave her a tight squeeze. "Maybe we should take it to the bed?" He finished in a teasing tone, causing her head to snap up. Harry just winked at her before she gave him a big kiss on the cheek.
"As much fun as that would be Harry." Hermione started as she helped pull Harry to his feet. "And with your new build 'fun' is an understatement." She paused and winked at him. "I want to know how you became Quidditch captain." She finished, moving across the room to sit down against Harry's bed.
"Ah yeah." Ron agreed, desperate to stop Harry and Hermione flirting.
"Well Angelina and Alica turned it down to focus on their N.E.W.T.s." Harry started as he moved to sit down next to Hermione, before Ron interrupted.
"What! They're the best two chasers in the school. They can't give it up!"
"I never said they were giving it up." Harry said with a roll of the eyes, causing Hermione to giggle.
"Even I understood that, Ron." Ginny's voice said as she came bouncing into the room.
"Go away Gin." Ron said in a tired tone.
"Stay, Gin." Harry said with a smirk to her and Hermione. "Beats having to explain this twice."
"Sure, Harry." Ginny beamed as she sat down opposite Harry. "So they didn't want it?"
"Nope." Harry agreed. "They wanted to focus on their exams. But if they pass the try-outs they'll be on the team."
Hermione and Ginny nodded in agreement but Ron was looking at Harry like he was stupid.
"Your having try-outs?"
Harry nodded. "For every position."
"That's ridiculous" Ron snorted. "Just pick the same team."
"You can't pick people just because of who they are, Ron." Ginny said with a sigh as Harry rolled his eyes again.
"Sure, you can." Ron said waving away Ginny's argument.
"And that's why your not captain, Ron." Harry said with a smirk.
"Neither are you! Your only co-captain." Ron added with a laugh. "Not good enough to be full captain, Eh?"
"Well I was full captain." Harry said with a shrug. "But being a seeker, I wont be able to watch the team during matches, so I asked Katie to be Co-captain. She can help run the team."
"Makes sense." Ginny commented, while Hermione nodded.
"We'll be getting a replacement for every position on the team." Harry commented. "So you should try out. I have it on good authority that only Charlie can fly better than you." He added with a smirk as Ginny's embarrassed look.
"Well that's true." The voice of George added as he entered the room.
"We've caught her and Katie flying a few times." Fred added.
"She's not quite up to Katie's level yet."
"But she is two years younger."
"But any hooo."
"Can we have a word, Harry?"
"Sure guys." Harry said as he jumped to his feet. "Let me just finish this letter."
"The twins nodded and leaned against the wall as Harry started scribbling on the parchment.
Hey Katie.
I've already been questioned by Fred, George, Ron and Ginny about us being co-captains. Ginny and the twins think its genius by us, but Ron thinks were both not good enough, but there's a reason he's not on the team...
Anyway, I was just going to ask... Fred and George mentioned to everybody that I was out all day with a chaser from our Quidditch team. They didn't say who because of threats from the three of you and your brooms. Do you not want me telling people I was with you? Or was that to just stop Fred and George being Fred and George?
If its alright with you, could Hedwig spend the night over with you? I think she's been out flying all day and may be getting tired.
Thanks
Love
Harry
x
"Right." Harry said as he put the letter in an envelope. "I'll just send Hedwig away and we'll talk."
"Rightio." The twins chorused happily.
"Hey Hedwig!" Harry called from the door way, before taking a step back and waiting.
"What are you-" Ginny started but was but off by a hoot when Hedwig landed softly on Harry's waiting arm.
"Hey girl." Harry said as Hedwig leaned forward and nibbled his ear. "You ready for a quick delivery?" There was a small giggle form Hermione and Ginny as Hedwig puffer her chest of proudly and blinked at Harry.
"'Atta Girl." Harry said with pride as he walked towards the window. "You know where to go, Hedwig. And if she lets you, you can stay there for the night and come back in the morning. Have a nice rest, You've earned it."
Hedwig puffed her chest out before nuzzling her head against Harry's neck and nibbling his finger. There was a small pause as master and familiar looked at each other before Hedwig took off into the night.
"I love your owl, Harry." Ginny said with a slight bit of envy in her voice, but a smile on her lips. Harry just beamed back at her before walking back to Fred and George.
"I'm following you guys." He said with a smile towards his beaters.
"Okay." George said as they entered the room the twins were staying in.
"Well, Harry-" Fred started.
"-Or Captain as we should call you-"
"-Co-Captain?-"
"-Doesn't really have the same ring to it though-"
"-True, perhaps captain and captainess?-"
"-That'll do for now-" Harry just grinned as he watched the twins become distracted by themselves.
"But on a serious note-" They started again.
"-We want to say-"
"-We're happy your our captain-"
"-And happy that you offered to share with Katie-"
"-We knew she wouldn't accept the position herself-"
"-She doubted her own abilities to lead-"
"That's part of why I offered her it." Harry interupted.
"Go on." George said with a smirk.
"Well I suppose you'll find out when we go back." Harry shrugged. "Well since I was offered it, I knew that as a seeker, I wouldn't be able to fully watch the team during matches. I needed either a chaser or a keeper as a partner to help me. And since Katie doubted herself, when I believed in her, I thought I could help her become more confident in leading and help improve the team. All in one swift move."
"Sounds like we're going to have a good year this year, oh brother of mine." Fred said with a smile, not taking his eyes of Harry.
"So will Katie if this keeps up." George added with a wink, grinning at Harry's blush.
Waking up the next morning, Harry spent the first five minutes trying to remember where he was. It took him a few minutes to remember he was in his new room at his Godfathers house. He had no idea where the house was, he hadn't spoke to an adult since he was banned form the meeting of some sort. He didn't know what meeting there were on about. And why did Tonks say headquarters? And why was Ron acting so clingy to Hermione, Why was Ginny no longer stuttering when he entered the room?
There was a lot he didn't know at the moment in time, and if he was honest, he wasn't expecting any answers. Shrugging, Harry swung his legs over the end of the bed and began to dress in one of the many pairs of pants Katie had made him buy.
"It feels weird having my own stuff." He mumbled to himself as he put his glasses and and made to the on-suit bathroom that his bedroom had. Leaving the bathroom, Harry was suddenly tackled the the floor.
"What the!?" Harry called out until a lock of bushy brown hair hit him in the face.
"Morning Harry!" Hermione said happily from her position of lying on top of him.
"Did I do something special to be greeted this enthusiastically?" Harry teased as he wrapped his arms around her. "Cos I'd make sure I do it every morning."
He was pleased to hear Hermione giggle at his comment before slapping his chest, realising for the first time that he was topless.
"Hermione?" Harry asked with a grin, pulling her eyes away from his chest. "You've seen me topless before." He finished, grinning at her increasing blush as she climbed to her feet. Chuckling at her lack of response, Harry took the time to turn his back and finish getting dressed before turning back to his friend who was wearing a small pout.
"Time to go down stairs. Sirius wants to see you." Hermione said with a smile. "You should have been down by now." She said in mock-scolding.
"Well, I've been awake for about 10 minutes, and for 5 of them I've had a rather attractive friend drooling over me!" Harry said with a pout, crossing his arms for effect.
"I was not drooling!" Hermione said, also falling into a pout.
"Well I think you need to return he favour." Harry responded with a mischievous smile. He grinned as he watched Hermione's look go from confusion, to shock, to a grin then to a mischievous smile big enough to match his.
She placed her hands at the bottom of her pyjama top and slowly began to pull it up, teasing him before she started to walk backwards out the room.
"Maybe I will." She whispered as she closed the door behind her.
"Why was I picturing Katie there?" Harry mumbled to himself before shrugging and beginning to search for a top.
Lying there for a few more moments, Harry decided he better head down to see everybody before they came looking for him.
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, Harry slowly opened the door and looked at the crowd in the kitchen.
Mr Weasley and Remus were talking at the table, Mrs Weasley was preparing food, Tonks was sitting with Ginny and Hermione talking about something that was making them all giggle. He saw them all looking at him before giggling even harder. Harry didn't like the sound of that. Ron was sitting with Fred and George, looking envious at Harry for some reason. Harry's eyes finally fell on his Godfather who was leaning against the wall, with a square package on box next to him.
"Morning pup." Sirius said cheerfully as she walked forward and embraced his Godson. "Did Hermione wake you?" Sirius asked with a grin.
"More like ploughed me to the floor." Harry replied, winking over at Hermione, which caused the girls to giggle again. Harry chanced a look at Ron who was looking envious. Well, at least I know what he's jealous about now...I wonder if he'll be jealous of Katie too... . Wondering where that last thought came from, Harry turned back to his chuckling Godfather.
"Lets go next door." Sirius said, "This is a private matter."
Moving into the room next door, Harry watched as his Godfather placed silencing charms around the room.
"Err... Sirius?" Harry asked, causing the man to look at him.
"Right. There is something I want to offer you. I totally understand if you say no. I'm not trying to force my way into you life or anything. I'm not trying to replace your parents. I just thought this might make them and you happy. I-"
"Sirius." Harry interrupted with a small smirk on his lips. "Explain. Slowly." He said with a grin, causing a chuckle from Sirius.
"Well as you know I am the heir of the Black family." Sirius began. "And I was wondering if you would like to be adopted by me. Into a real family." Sirius paused as he watched Harry's jaw drop.
"You would be able to live here. Dumbledore would have no way to force you to go back to the Dursleys. And you'll become Harry James Potter- Black. If you don't-"
"Sirius." Harry said again, his face showing no emotion, causing the fear to build up in Sirius. "Where do I sign?" He finished, breaking out in a beaming smile before he was engulfed in a huge hug by Sirius.
"I have the papers here." Sirius said. "We just need a drop of blood and a witness. Be right back."
Harry's smile didn't fade. He was going to have a family. The closest thing he felt to his own family was Sirius, and now they were going to be family for real.
"Nymphy, Moony." Sirius' voice called, bringing back Harry's attention. "He said yes! We need you both as witnesses."
"He agreed?" Moony asked, his smile almost as bright as Sirius'. James would be so proud.
"What are you all going on about?" Ron asked, but his question was totally ignored as Tonks and Remus sprinted into the room Harry was waiting. Engulfing the young man in hugs.
"Right." Sirius said with a beaming smile. "Lets get this show on the road."
"Just read that out loud with you wand in the air, your other hand on the parchment." Remus said as Harry followed his instructions.
"I, Harry James Potter, allow Sirius Orion Black to be my lawful and magically binding adopted parent, until a time we both see fit to end such relationship."
"Now you Sirius." Tonks added, her smile almost as big as the other three.
"I, Sirius Orion Black, welcome Harry James Potter to be my lawful and magically adopted son, until a time we both see fit to end such a relationship."
"Now a drop of blood from you both." Remus said as he pricked Harry finger, Tonks doing the same for Sirius.
There was a flashing light then lit the room as the blood from Harry and Sirius hit the parchment.
"All done." Tonks said with a beam as Harry and Sirius hugged.
"Come on." Remus interrupted. "Lets go and spread the good news."
"Let me." Sirius said with a smirk, as he undid his charms and walked out the room.
"Everyone!" Sirius called to the room, gathering its full attention as Tonks and Remus came to stand along side him.
"I'd like to introduce you to some one." Sirius paused and winked to Remus. "My adopted son. Harry James Potter-Black."
There was a silence as Harry walked into the room wearing the biggest smile he had ever worn. It was this that was enough to cause a reaction.
Hermione had jumped to her feet as soon as she had saw the smile on Harry and was already half way to him when he finally stopped in front of Sirius.
"I'm so happy for you!" She squealed as she hit him, her arms going around his neck. It was only a matter of seconds before Ginny was hugging his side, Fred and George were clapping him on the back.
After being released from his hugs, Harry looked around to room, picking up different reactions. Mr Weasley was beaming at him, clearly happy for Harry's happiness, Mrs Weasley looked concerned, but he could tell she was happy for him. Ron looked angry or jealous, Harry assumed it was due to his attention.
"What about your innocence?" Ginny asked after a moment, looking up at Sirius. "Wont it effect Harry if your a wanted criminal?"
"I was waiting for someone to ask that," He said with a grin as he stood to stand in front of Remus and Tonks.
"We have another surprise for you."
He walked to the table and threw a version of the Prophet onto the table, motioning everyone to have a look.
"You've been cleared?!" Harry shouted, total shock filling him up.
"Cleared of all charges and given an extra 100,000 Galleons for my troubles." Sirius said with a smile as he watched Harry's face turn from shock to elation. They hugged again, they had already made this the happiest day in Harry's life, and it wasn't even noon yet.
The rest of the day went by without a big event. Harry and Sirius went to Gringotts to sort out their vaults. Removing Dumbledore's access to the Potter vaults and ensuring only them and Remus could access the Potter family vault, Harry's trust vault and the Black family vault. Making the three of them the richest wizards in the country. Rich enough to by a selection of Nimbus 2005s for people at Head-Quarters.
Before leaving Gringotts, Harry was offered one more surprise.
"We have one final matter to discus, Lord Potter." Griphook informed them on their return from the vaults.
"You've been calling me Lord Potter all day." Harry commented. "How am I a lord?"
"When you turned eleven, you should have received your ring of inheritance. Emancipating you, as well as, making you Lord of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Potter."
"Who was supposed to inform him?" Sirius asked, already guessing the answer.
"Albus Dumbledore." Griphook replied.
"I never even knew the Potters were a -?" Harry begun, not remembering the full title.
"A Most Ancient and Noble House, Harry." Remus said. "One of five. Combined, they have full control of the Wizengamot."
"One of five?" Harry asked again, looking at Sirius who had a grin on his face.
"The Blacks, Potters, Bones, Longbottoms and Greengrass'." Sirius answered. "All with people in your year if I'm correct?"
Harry just nodded before turning back to Griphook.
"And Dumbledore kept this from me?"
"Indeed Lord Potter." Griphook answered with a bow, "It must have been to stop you leaving your muggle relatives.
"Oh." Was all Harry could answered through his clenched jaw. A look between Remus and Sirius showed they knew he was close to blowing.
Harry was mostly silent as he received his head of house ring, before Sirius and Remus ushered him out of the bank.
"Lets play this one quietly for now." Remus smirked.
"And prank Dumbledore." Sirius said, grinning as he led the group towards the Leakey Couldron.
Arriving home after a day of shopping for Sirius, the first thing Harry noted was how close Ron and Hermione were. He knew he was standing back and not interfering, but he couldn't help but worry that he was losing his two best friends. Sitting down on a armchair, Harry started to absent-mindedly stroke Crookshanks who had climbed onto his lap, he was trying desperately not to look at Ron and Hermione talking, sitting right next to each other, their arms and lefts touching. Apparently, Remus, Tonks and Sirius noticed.
After a moment chatting between them, Sirius moved and sat down on the arm of Harry's chair.
"Remus said Hedwig dropped a letter off for you this morning." He whispered. "Go up and read it. You wont lose them. And you have someone of your own to keep you company." He finished with a small nod in the direction of Hermione and Ron.
Harry just nodded and climbed to his feet, Crookshanks jumping to the floor in surprise. Sirius just squeezed his shoulder before letting him climb the stairs to his room.
"How is he?" Tonks asked as she and Remus approached.
"He's letting her go." Sirius said. "He's pushing them away so they can be together."
"I don't think that's his only reason." Remus said softly as he sat on the other arm of he chair, Tonks slid in-between them.
"Whadya mean?" Tonks asked, not entirely sure if she wanted to hear the answer.
"He-" Sirius started but shook his head.
"He doesn't expect to survive this war." Remus whispered to her, earning a nod from Sirius.
"He will as long as I'm still breathing." Tonks said through her teeth, trying not to draw attention to them.
"He's not alone in this." Remus said as he placed a hand on her shoulder.
"We're with him too." Sirius finished, his hand moving to her other shoulder.
"So who was his letter from?" Tonks asked with a grin, trying to lighten the mood.
"His new Quidditch friend?" Sirius asked.
"He's been on the same team as her for four years." Remus answered. "Not really a new friend."
"You know them?" Sirius asked. "You know which chaser everyone's talking about? I can't even get any names." He finished with a pout.
"Yeah I know them." Remus said with a smirk. "And I think I know which of the three he's talking too."
"Tell me!" Sirius pleaded, still in his pout.
"Nope." Remus laughed. "You'll have to work it out for your self."
"That's how we did it." Fred's voice interrupted them.
"Although, it's kind of obvious when you think about it." George added with a grin.
"Okay..." Sirius said, holding up his hand. "Who knows who it is?"
"Us." George said.
"Moony here." Fred added.
"The three chasers." George supplied.
"And Harry." Fred finished with a smile.
"I do too" Ginny said with a smile as she bounced over and stood between her twin brothers. The group just looked at her before she shrug.
"He whispered her name when he hugged me hello." She said, blushing lightly.
"You know," Tonks started, not liking being left out. "I'm just going to go and ask him." She said with an evil grin as she stood up and followed where Harry had left a few minutes ago. Sirius running after her, leaving a group of giggling people behind him.
Alright, Let me know what you think of that one :-)