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Sam

Sirius comes out earlier than I expected. James and Lily, of course, have to stay inside, but Sirius is free to come and go as he pleases. He won't look at me, and I know instantly there is something he isn't telling me. But what? I thought we told each other everything?

"It's done," he announces. "Sam, I've arranged to buy the flat next to mine for you to stay in." I nodded. Sirius really did think of everything, even in a crisis. I'll corner him tonight and get him to tell me the truth of what really happened in there. That wasn't nearly enough time to cast the spell!

Sirius slips his hand in mine, and after Peter and Remus apparate, so do we. We end up in a small, one bedroom flat. The living room is painted a pale blue with a big fireplace in the center. It reminds me of the flat I shared with Kaelin, and it takes a lot for me to stay calm.

"If you need anything, I'm next door," Sirius says. Before he can leave, I stop him.

"Wait!" I say. "Please don't leave yet." I can't be alone just yet, and I need to ask him what he's hiding. He nods.

"Okay, I'll stay," he says. I waste no time.

"You're hiding something," I say simply. "I want to know what it is." He freezes as if he never guessed I might be able to tell he was acting weird. Apparently he doesn't know me as well as he thinks.

"It's nothing for you to worry about," he says dismissively making his way to the door. I run in front of him and press my lips to his, but he pulls away quickly.

"Sirius Black. I love you more than anything in the world. I thought you felt the same," I whisper. I see pain flash in his eyes, know I've hurt him, but I don't stop. "How can I trust you if you won't be honest with me?"

He sighs. "We didn't cast the spell," he says finally. I knew it!

"Why?" I asked suddenly concerned. "Did something go wrong?" He shakes his head, and I can tell he isn't going to give anything away freely.

I close my eyes and lean my head on his chest. For a moment, I simply stand there, feeling the faint rise and fall of him breathing, hearing every heartbeat. His hand brushes through my hair absently, and I can tell he's deep in thought." Sirius, I miss Kaelin," I whisper, feeling like a child, but not really caring as I let the tears escape. "Why did I have to get her killed?"

He pushes me away from him and holds me at arms length. "You didn't kill her. It was no one's fault except Voldemort's. You know that," he says. I sigh nodding

"That's my point. All of our futures are uncertain. I don't want to lose you," I say. "But how can I be certain you'll come back every time you go on a mission?"

"We can't be sure of anything right now," he says quietly. "But I promise you I will never leave you. I will always come back."

"Why didn't you cast the spell?" I ask again. He sighs knowing he can't get out of it.

"We're changing the secret keeper," he says. Well, I didn't expect that.

"To who?" I ask surprised. He shakes his head.

"I can't tell you. It's for your protection as well as James and Lily's," he says. I nod. At least I got the truth.

"Does Remus know?" I ask. Sirius's expression becomes cloudy, and he shakes his head.

"He doesn't know anything," he says. I decide it's best not to ask, so instead I nod.

"Promise no more secrets?" I ask.

"I promise," he says. I smile and kiss him again; this time he responds.

"Sirius?" I ask breaking away. "Let's get married." I see a smile playing on his lips as he leans down to kiss me again.

Sirius

It's the middle of the night, and I'm standing at Peter's doorstep. He still doesn't know what I'm about to ask of him. I don't even know if he'll accept, but I hope to death he will. He wouldn't refuse his best friends would he?

I knock quickly, not wanting to be outside in the open any longer than I have to. My mind is still replaying the last conversation I had with Sam. She wants to get married. I remember the words we had.

"You really mean it?" I asked. "You really want to get married?" She smiles.

"Yes," she says seriously. "Any day, someone could die, or be lost. I can't let that happen to you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

"I love you," I said, and I really meant it. I'd never been surer of anything in my entire life.

The door opens, and Peter's head sticks out looking frightened. He relaxes considerably when he realizes it's me, and I wonder who he thinks would be knocking on his door at two in the morning.

"Padfoot?" he asks as if not believing it's really me.

"It's me Wormtail," I say. "Now let me in before Voldemort shows up and kills us both." My last sentence seems to scare him, and he quickly opens the door inviting me in.

"Why are you here?" he asks shutting the door. His flat is extremely dark; I don't know how he can stand it.

"I have a favor to ask of you," I say feeling really out of place in his flat. It resembles the little rat like man perfectly. Small and messy. "A big favor."

"Which is?" he asks.

"I need you to be the secret keeper for James, Lily, and Harry," I say. "You'd be the last one anyone would expect. You're perfect for the job." Peter looks taken aback by my statement, but quickly recovers.

"Wouldn't Remus be a better candidate?" he asks. "He's so much braver than me." I shake my head.

"It has to be you," I say. "Will you do it?"

"Why did you come to ask me this at two in the morning?" he asks confused.

"We have to do it now. Before Voldemort comes after Harry," I explain. "Will you do it?"

Peter nods. "I'll do it," he says. I nod. "Let's go." We apparate to the front door of James's house. He lets us in without a word.

"Is Lily asleep?" I ask quietly. James nods.

"She's got a lot of stress and worry on her right now," he says. "Let's do this."

"Okay," I say. "I've altered the spell so you three may leave on one occasion. I hope you don't mind, but I've already chosen the occasion."

"Which is?" James asks.

"My wedding," I say. "Next week."

"A wedding?" I hear Lily ask as she comes down the steps wiping her eyes. "At a time like this?"

"I almost lost Sam once. I won't take the chance of not marrying her incase something else should happen," I say. Lily smiles.

"We'll be there," she says. James nods.

"Let's get this over with," I say opening the door. "I'll wait outside until the spell is placed so as Peter can get home safely." Peter nods looking frightened.

"Thank you for agreeing to this Peter," Lily says quietly. Peter nods silently, and I close the door behind me. Years later, I'll wish I'd never done this.

A/N: What's going to happen next? Will the spell work? Will the wedding be crashed by death eaters? Will Peter decide to switch to the good side? Hmm...