Happy Endings

By

MissJudged16

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Thanks to everyone who reviewed chapter three! I'm glad that everyone's enjoying it so much! Also, there was a little mix up with the documents. I posted the wrong one and had to take it down, and then put his one up. Hope all is good now!

Disclaimer: No.

Onward and Forward……………

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I woke up to the smell of coffee and bacon. My stomach growled and it was then that I remembered my insufficient dinner last night. I sat up and rubbed my temples. I had a splitting headache; it must have been due to my horrible sleep last night. An awful dream had kept me tossing and turning until the early hours. I frowned and tried to recall all the details. Dumbledore had asked me to house Sirius and I agreed because I thought he was really Remus. Then after Dumbledore left, I made Sirius shower because he smelled horrible. While he was showering, I was forced to tell Anna, James, and Olivia that he was really their father. They all reacted poorly, except Olivia; she took it really well. Anyway, then I cut Sirius's hair to about his chin and went to bed. I chuckled at the oddity of it all. How was I able to remember so many details? I got out of bed and stretched my arms over my head. After a quick shower, and dressing in jeans and a t-shirt, I stumbled into the kitchen, expecting to find Anna cooking breakfast.

I stopped in my tracks and suddenly felt very sick to my stomach. Sirius Black was standing over the stove. He was fully dressed in jeans and a t-shirt, both things I had conjured up for him last night. It hadn't been a dream. I was housing a mass murderer and my husband. I groaned and fell into the nearest kitchen chair.

Sirius looked over at me and grinned. "Morning Ellie."

"Don't call me that," I growled.

"You didn't mind twelve years ago."

"That was before I hated you."

He shrugged and poured a cup of coffee. "You still take it black?"

I nodded grudgingly and accepted the hot drink he passed to me. "Are the kids up yet?"

"No. But it's just Anna going today isn't it? Or at least that's what Olivia told me last night."

I spit out the scalding liquid and sprayed the mail on the table. "What? You spoke to-"

"I couldn't sleep, so I came out to the couch. She wandered out at about three or so and told me James is expelled and she's been ordered by a Doctor to miss the next three days of school."

"What else did you talk about?" I narrowed my eyes.

He shrugged and began serving the bacon and toast he'd been preparing. "Lots of things."

"Specifically?"

"Do I have to give you a play by play of every conversation I have with my daughter?"

"Yes, considering you haven't been around for the past twelve years! For all I know you've been teaching her how to cast a killing charm, or something like that!"

He sighed and set the plates on the table. "Ellie, I didn't do it. You know I wasn't the secret keeper-"

"I don't blame you for Lily or James's death. I blame you for killing all those innocent muggles, and Peter." I really wasn't upset about the latter.

"Peter killed them. I went hunting for him, but he found me first. Before I could say a word, he'd pinned Lily and James's deaths on me, and blown the street apart. After the smoke had cleared he was gone; all that remained was a finger. I knew he'd cut off his own finger and transformed, leaving me to receive all the blame. Ellie, I've seen him. I saw him alive and well at Hogwarts this past year."

I frowned and took another drink of my coffee. It made sense in a twisted sort of way. I knew Sirius was a git and a prat, but not a killer. "Fine," I said grudgingly. "But that doesn't mean I'm not angry at you."

He smiled kindly; "At least I'm making progress."

"Morning Mum, Morning Sirius." Olivia took a seat between the two of us. Her hair was messy and she had pulled on a purple bathrobe, but other then that she looked completely healthy. "Did you get everything worked out?"

"Some what," Sirius smiled and then passed her a plate.

I watched the two of them interact for a little while. It was odd seeing Sirius like this around Olivia. I couldn't help but wonder what would have happened if he had listened to me and stayed home that night. Would we have four kids? Would he be best friends with James? Would we still be in England? How would he react to all of Anna's boyfriends and her short skirts? I shook my head and took a bite of my bacon. There was no use in dwelling on what could have, or rather, should have happened. What was done was done.

"Don't let James out of the house no matter what he says. Olivia needs to take her antibiotic at eleven and then three. Anna will be home at three-thirty and I'll be home at four. Don't burn down the house." I had just seen Anna leave the apartment, and I was preparing to do the same. I stuffed my keys into my pocket, and slid on my other shoe. "It's James's night to cook, if he needs grocery's call my work number on the fridge and I'll pick them up on my way home. I'll see you tonight." I nearly kissed him like I used to when I left the house, but I caught myself. Sirius raised an eyebrow as he noticed my slip-up and the growing color in my cheeks. "Bye."

The workday passed without too many incidents. I managed to get a few more things filed and put away. At about two, Lex called and reminded me of our dinner this evening. I told him I hadn't forgotten, but really I was panicking. Could I honestly trust Sirius that long with my babies? The logical side of my brain pointed out that he was their father, no matter how hard I tried to ignore and deny it. The other side was screaming bad idea. In the end, I called Sirius and told him I was going to be out for dinner tonight and I needed him to keep an eye on the children. He told me nothing would please him more, and it wasn't as if he had anywhere to go anyway.

As soon as I got home from work I began the long and rather dull task of making myself look presentable for a date. Since Lex had so much money to spend, his idea of dinner was at the most exclusive restaurant in town. This meant, that before I went out to eat with him, I usually spent at least an hour and a half getting ready. I would shower, dry my hair using my wand, style it in some elegant bun, cast a glamour charm, and conjure up an outfit of some sort.

Tonight, I had tied my honey colored hair back in an elegant knot that rested at the base of my neck. A few pieces had escaped the style, and they were left to frame my face. I changed out of my work clothes, and pulled on a sea green summer dress. The material floated around my knees and then narrowed at the waist. It was my favorite to wear simply because of the color. After rummaging around in my jewelry box for about five minutes, I finally found a pair of simply diamond studs. In all honesty I couldn't even remember where I'd gotten them. They were a gift from someone, but who I wasn't sure. At a quarter to six, I was pulling on white silhouettes and calling out last minute instructions to the kids.

"And don't forget to let Hoot out! If he doesn't go hunting tonight, he'll be a right state in the morning!"

There was a knock at the door and Anna pulled it open. Lex was dressed in khaki pants and a burgundy dress shirt. His hair had been slicked back again and he was looking pleased about something or another.

"Just one minute darling." I dashed off to Sirius's room and knocked twice on the door, before I heard him mutter 'enter'.

"Remember to give Olivia her medicine at seven. What are you staring at?"

He seemed to just be gazing at me, completely flabbergasted. He shook his head and said, "Nothing, have a nice time."

"I plan to. Night Bla-, Sirius." I smiled at him and shut his bedroom door.

Lex took me to an expensive café just north of London. We were seated outside underneath a full moon. I couldn't help but think of Remus. I really hoped he was ok. Lex did most of the talking during the drinks and the appetizer. Most of it was wedding preparation actually. But dinner, he stopped talking and looked at me curiously.

"You've been quiet all evening. Is something wrong?"

"No. Just thinking."

"Oh. Listen, Issie, I know that you and Sirius were, well, umm, obviously involved with each other. It's rather obvious when you look at James and compare the two. But well, I can't help but feel that he still harbors feelings for you."

I put down my fork and raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

"Come off it Issie, I've seen the way he looks at you. Last night when I left, he was practically drooling."

I blushed. "He was not. I'm not going to lie. Sirius and I were involved, but that ship's sailed, I promise."

He didn't look convinced. Instead he took my hands in his and our eyes met. "Issie, I need to know right now, is there any reason why we shouldn't get married?"

"No," said my mouth. But deep down, my heart was screaming yes.

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A/N: Hello, I do hope you enjoy this chapter because it was a pain to write. It took me many rough drafts and hours wasted over useless copies. It was rather hard because, well, let's face it, a lot is going on. Anywho, read and review!

On another topic completely, school starts for me in two weeks. I AM planning on continuing this story even though I will be occupied with my studies. But updates will be once a week and most likely on Saturday's. I hope that this is all right with everyone, because you have all been so wonderful to me in your reviews. Thanks a ton!

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MJ16