A/N: Hey there! Here's another chapter, I warned you that they would come out slower because of school I'm aiming for 2-3 times a week, anyways I have a question, what relationships do you want to see? Also I noticed quite a few of my numbers dropped with the past two chapters, if you could let me know why I could try and improve it. Anyways Disclaimer time!
Disclaimer: All characters except for Rose Potter come from the oh so amazing author J.K. Rowling, also I used a bunch of ideas from other fan-fics, to name a few, Potters Stand United by Fairywm, and the whole Dangerverse series from Whydoyouneedtoknow. Anyways enjoy!
July 12th 1988, Diagon Alley
"Alright kids, we're going to pick up a few things, first some robes, then we can go get some books and afterwards maybe a broomstick or two? How does that sound?" Sirius asked, ruffling Harry's already messy hair. Rose however, was already bounding down the alley heading to Madam Malkin's Robes For All Occasions, excited to start learning more about this new world. A few steps behind Sirius, Remus Lupin was talking to the Grangers about getting the children together over the coming years, only to learn that the Grangers lived only a 5 minute walk away from Potter Manor. "I just wish that there were other kids they could play with, as much as we love Hermione, it would be nice for them to have a diverse group of friends." Remus vented, if maybe he had worded his sentence a little more carefully fate would have changed yet as they opened the shop door they were met by head of brunette hair with obvious remains of blond highlights at the end, yet it was the child she was leading, holding his pale hand his blond hair almost as pale as his skin, slicked back. "Narcissa?" Sirius asked incredulously. "Sirius?" Narcissa returned, equally shocked. "Narcissa, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be you know… arrested?" Sirius finished lamely, he would never admit it to anyone but he had always had a soft spot for Narcissa AKA Cissy.
"Sirius, I was never a death eater, if that's what you mean." Narcissa spat out. Realizing her mistake, she continued "Oh, I'm sorry Sirius I didn't mean that it's just… things have been hard recently. There were so many dark artifacts that we had to use fiendfyre, fiendfyre Sirius! We had to use it on the manor and we don't really have a place to stay. Sirius I'm scared, Lucius went too far, it started out as harmless things but he got deeper and deeper. Sirius please is there anything you can do for us? Or at least for Draco?" Sirius was stunned, before pulling the resident werewolf aside giving Narcissa the one minute sign with his hand. "Well?" Sirius asked impatiently.
"Well what?" Remus responded, "She's your cousin, but I think we should let her stay with us in Potter Manor, it's like she said Lucius dragged her into this, now we can drag her out." Remus added putting special emphasis on "your."
"All right, that's what I was thinking I just wanted to check with you." Sirius agreed as he turned back around to face Narcissa. "Cissy," the dog animagus addressed his cousin, "why don't you and Draco stay with Remus, Harry, Rose and I at Potter Manor?"
Narcissa burst into tears, hugging Sirius, thanking him profusely, "Thank you… thank you so much Sirius." She wept, Draco seemed unaffected by this outburst as if he had seen it many times, which he probably had, Remus figured. "Your welcome Cissy, here's the address, why don't you guys start to get the rooms ready and let the house elves know that we're on our way there." Sirius responded quite shocked at his cousin's aristocratic facade falling. He knew this had been tough on her but he hadn't realized just how tough it had been. Narcissa, giving Sirius another hug nodded and, taking Draco in her arms, apparated away.
"Padfoot, who was that woman, and why was she so sad?" The previously quiet child asked. "And can that boy be our friend?" Harry added with an after thought. " Harry, that was my cousin, Narcissa and her son Draco. Her husband did very bad things and she didn't like it so she's sad that he did it. And Draco can be your friend and I want you to treat him like one but be careful with him he might be scared. They're gonna live with us now, Ok?" Sirius explained, as best he could, to the 8 year old. "Ok!" Harry responded gleefully, before pulling on Sirius robes to the robe shop where Rose was waiting for them.
3 Hours Later…
The group of 7 made their way back over to the leaky cauldron, Rose and Hermione each carrying a bag with an extension charm filled with books, while Harry carried a broomstick, only a Cleansweep 5 however, after all they didn't need Harry destroying a perfectly new broom. Harry however also enjoyed reading and had a bag full of books, but not as many as Rose. The adults behind them carried various articles of clothing seeing as how Harry and Rose had no clothes that fit them, nor clothes that were common in the wizarding world. Thanks to their muggle attire however, they weren't noticed, after all who would expect the saviors of the wizarding world to wear clothes 3 sizes too big? The kids had fought valiantly to try and convince their parents or godparents to let them get wands but were told that they wouldn't get one until their 11th birthday, but the guardians would think about maybe getting them one sooner. "We'll see you guys around." Remus called to the eldest Granger as they made their way to the fireplace. "Likewise." John called out, happy that his Hermione had finally made some friends. As the Grangers left the the wizarding pub, their minds spinning as they thought over the amazing day, the Potters, Sirius and Remus flooed over to Potter Manor where they were greeted by none other than Narcissa Malfoy scolding a house elf.
Realizing what was happening Sirius stopped his cousin from doing too much damage. "Cissy!" Sirius exclaimed causing the person in question to jump suddenly before turning to face Sirius, who continued. "We don't punish house elves and certainly don't tell them to punish themselves, I know it will take some getting used to but it's the way we are and the way you'll have to be if u want to live here." While Sirius certainly cared for his cousin he wanted to get rid of the negative pure blood tendencies. Taffy you can go back to whatever you were doing before." Sirius continued looking at the house elf in question who quickly scurried away.
"Sorry about that Sirius, it was just… habit I guess." The malfoy matriarch apologized. "Speaking of which do you think we could have our house elves come over? And what about Kreacher?" Narcissa added as an afterthought.
"Sure you can call your house elves… as for Kreacher I'll think about it. Oh by the way, who does Draco take after, you or Lucius? I just wanted to know so I can warn those we run into such as the Grangers who were with us, they are a muggle family after all." Sirius asked. After all, he thought to himself, if Draco takes after Lucius they'll have to teach him to love, something that could be quite difficult.
"He takes after me for the most part although he is a little arrogant and looks down on house elves, other wise he's quite calm and looks before judging others."
"That's good, I hope the kids can help him get over being arrogant and the whole house elf thing." Sirius responded, thinking about how he could help with that plan.
"So do I, Sirius if I can never be reminded of Lucius again I'll be eternally grateful."
"We all would Cissy, we all would." The Black patriarch stated pulling Narcissa into a one armed hug.
