Disclaimer: Do not own Harry Potter, all belongs to JK Rowling. The two Black girls are mine though.
AN: Thanks for the reviews and support guys. Alright this will be an intermediate chapter between gaining custody and Hogwarts letter. By the end of it will hopefully be at least around Harry's 11th birthday. I'm also going to have that Dumbledore has no idea Sirius is married and has a daughter Harry's age, this will cover his discovery. It's gonna seem like I'm rushing this a bit but I want to have them at Hogwarts, little bit impatient, I'll go back to look at these Early chapters at a later date if people think I need it.
AN2: Black Phoenix: I'm not going to deny I may do some Ron bashing. He won't be an attention starved child with no friends the first time he meets Ron. There's also the fact that Alyssa is part Veela and his best friend. I'm sure everyone remembers his goggling over Fleur in the books and I don't think Harry will appreciate him eying her like that. I'll just see how it goes haha.
Black Manor December 25th 1981
Sirius has been keeping an eye out the last month trying to work out who among the death eater's would try to take out his friends the Longbottom's in retaliation to Voldemort's fall. He knew they wouldn't be able to find them but he realized that he might have to leak some information into some dark circles to spread the word that the Longbottom's would be found. Knowing the way those death eater fools usually operated he knew they would attack based on that information during a big event. The closest event would be Christmas day so he along with the Longbottom's and 12 other Auror's planned their ambush.
He woke up early that day, smiling and kissing his wife he had explained in detail about why he wouldn't be there today, but he promised to make it up to her and the kids. Adriana merely smiled lovingly at her husband stating "Sirius I understand, just promise you'll be careful, I know you only have a small band of Auror's with you and I don't want you doing anything reckless if there's more death eater's then you expected alright" Sirius sighed kissed her and promised "If it's more then I can handle I swear I'll get out of there quickly, ok love." She smiled at that and nodded. Padfoot walked to his Daughter kissed her on the forehead and did the same to his godson. Adriana quickly suggested "Sirius why don't you invite the Longbottom's over after the ambush?" Mulling it over "I'll ask them once we're done today, bye love" before apparating to the site.
Ambush site December 25th 1981
Sirius arrived and looked around "What am I the first one here or something?" He heard laughs all around and on guard one of them spoke "No sir, we just know how to disillusion ourselves, you know since we have no idea if or when the death eaters attack" Sirius just merely chuckled, tapped his head muttering the incantation "Right, Alice and Frank here yet team?" They then heard two pops turning they saw the Longbottom's "Ahhh there you guys are, remember the plan the crib is set up to be easily seen from the window. Hopefully they'll come soon" They nodded and set about acting as normal as possible, Alice picking up the fake baby, Frank sitting down reading the prophet and then they began to open the presents.
BANG! Insane cackling was heard on the other side as Sirius's lovely mentally unstable cousin Bellatrix, Rodolpus, Rabastian Lestrange and surprisingly Barty Crouch Jr. Frank shouted while taking a stance in front of Alice and fake baby Neville "Who are you, what do you want?" Bellatrix cackle ended and she looked at him with pure loathing "Don't PLAY games with me Longbottom, the Dark Lord was targeting YOUR family along with the Potter's. YOU must know what happened to him." She was about to fling a curse in his direction when multiple voices were heard as anti apparation and portkey wards went up, 4 shouts of "Stupefy" among them.
"Well I was expecting them to at least put up a fight, pity." Sirius chuckled as he removed any portkeys on them then 6 of the Auror's cuffed them and apparated to the Ministry. "Hmmm who wants to bet Crouch SR loses his job cause of this" Naturally no one wanted to take the bet. "Awww no fun, hey Frank, Alice you guys want to come over for Christmas dinner tonight. Neville can hang out with Harry and Alyssa while the four of us relax."
Frank thought about it for a minute then responded "Sure Sirius I'll just let Mum know, she'll think we got killed or something if we don't show up tonight, floo address is Black manor right?" Sirius nodded "Yeah that's the one, I've already keyed you guys in so shouldn't be problem, wouldn't want you guys ending up in the prisoner cell by accident" he chuckled. "Alright see you tonight, want us to bring anything Sirius?" Alice asked
Sirius shook his head and said "Don't worry about it, might give Amelia a floo call later. After what happened to her brother and his wife might be an idea get Susan and Neville acquainted. Harry and Alyssa are almost inseparable since they met at one month old." Both Longbottom's nodded also hearing about the Bones deaths, 2 of the most talented Aurors during the war. So many talented young men and woman lost their lives and some of those responsible have already pleaded to being under the imperious curse. Alice couldn't help but send a slight mock glare when Sirius mentioned setting up her son and Susan. They soon both apparated back home.
Black Manor 6pm
The floo flared to life and Alice stepped out with Neville in her arms, he was looking around curiously. Frank stepped out moments later, followed by Amelia and Susan a minute after. "Welcome to Black Manor Ladies and Gentlemen, if you would follow me I'll show you to the room we like to stuff our faces in" Adriana slapped his arm and he let loose a barking laugh. "Seriously guy's dining room's this way, Fiola set up two extra high chairs for the kids."
Leading the way they were greeted upon entry by two curious set's of eyes in the form of Harry and Alyssa. They looked at each other and started babbling to each other earning curious glances from the guests. "Ahhh ignore them, they seem to understand each other perfectly. They go into their own little world my guess is they are discussing you guys." Sirius chuckled at the end, placing the Neville and Susan on Harry's right Adriana explained "Fiola and Blinky will feed them. They are actually very good at it. Harry still seems convinced they are talking dolls though"
Dinner was going smoothly with small chat about what's going to happen now, Sirius and Adriana's new role looking after two kids. Amelia was quite interested when they spoke about Crouch's kid being a death eater and is currently at the Ministry, she might get a promotion. The kids were in a similar state, Alyssa babbling to Harry while he was listening but watching the newcomers intently. Susan was doing the same to the other 3 and babbling a few words occasionally which would set off Alyssa into a new range of babbles. Gossips before they can even talk. Neville like Harry was the quiet observer just watching everything he could. The night soon came to an end and Longbottom's and Bones prepared to leave, all kids waving to each other before they left.
Black Manor July 31st 1984
Three years have passed since the day Sirius had gained Custody of his Godson. He felt it was finally time he be reintroduced to the wizarding world after a long discussion with his wife the night before. He was quite intelligent for his age and so was his daughter, and if it became overbearing for them at any point they would just head home. Padfoot's Marauder side was starting to teach the kids his prank ways, they didn't pay too much attention but he could see the makings of prank masters by the time they got to Hogwarts in 7 years.
Walking to his godson's room in which his daughter always seemed to end up in the mornings. He snuck in thinking of the best way to prank them. 'Use the old aguamenti trick, nah banish the sheets and cast cooling charm the bed nah' He Smirked thinking of the perfect prank casting a quiet sonorous charm on himself he transformed into Padfoot and barked. The effect was instant, both 4 year olds sprung awake and began looking around, Alyssa hanging on to Harry like a lifeline. Then they saw Padfoot rolling on the ground on his back and both their eyes narrowed before leaping at him.
Later that morning had them sitting down having breakfast for Harry's 4th birthday. They had planned to take Harry and Alyssa into Diagon Alley for the first time today, meeting Remus, the Longbottom's and Bones there. Going through his presents he got some lollies from Neville, a Muggle toy from Susan that she saw her friend Hannah get. Some Muggle movies and assorted wizarding board games from Sirius and Adriana that Alyssa demanded they play when they got back from the Alley.
They had discussed the order in which to go through and Adriana went through the floo first, followed by Alyssa, Harry and finally Sirius. Harry looked around as he entered the Leaky Cauldron. It looked so different and so many people were around, Alyssa immediately latched onto his arm looking around in wonder as well. Noticing a couple eating lunch he saw there was a bunch of food on a centre plate that they seemed to be sharing. Sirius and Adriana followed his gaze and smiled. Harry was watching them intently until Sirius gripped his shoulder and began steering him off.
Something them noticed Sirius Black with a young man with him and he said "It can't be...Harry Potter" Sirius and Adriana had sat down with him and exclaimed that he was famous in the wizarding world but experiencing it is completely different. The whole room went quiet and then exploded with noise, everyone trying to come up to him, Harry and Alyssa were startled. She was clinging onto his arm tightly. Sirius muttered "Sonorus, EXCUSE ME, HE'S 4, YOUR SCARING HIM, WAIT UNTIL HE'S OLDER THANK YOU. QUIETUS" With that Sirius guided Harry to the wall at the back of Diagan alley, tapping the right break the archway opened. Harry and Alyssa looked on in wonder.
Entering they wished they had multiple pairs of eyes they couldn't look around quick enough to capture everything as Sirius led them to the Ice Cream Parlor where they will meet the Longbottom's and Bones. Getting there they ordered 2 cookie and cream cones. Florean Fortescue looked at the young boy in front of him and caught a glimpse of the famous scar "H-Harry Potter" He tried to give the kids the cones for free but Harry stated "No, I'm buying a cone for Lyssa, I'm paying for it" He sputtered for a moment before relenting and let him pay. Shortly after Susan ran over and gave Harry a Hug and a "Happy Birthday". Muttering "Thanks Susan, for the present too" which she beamed at ignoring the glare radiating from a certain Brunette part-Veela.
Ordering a cone as well the man behind the counter asked her if she was here with Harry, nodding her head he gave it to her for free. She just thanked him and went to sit down next to Harry asking him what he thought of the Alley. That got all 3 talking for the next few minutes until Neville arrived with his parents. "Hey Harry, Happy Birthday" Never said shaking his hand like his Dad taught him, gave Susan a hug and a sending a wave to Alyssa. He noticed that whenever he was too nice to Alyssa Harry would get irritated. Doing the same as Susan he got a free cone but he payed like Harry did because that's what his Dad taught him.
After they finished off their cones the Adriana asked "Harry dear, would you like to get some new clothes?" Looking over at Alyssa he saw the gleam in her eyes so he turned back to his Aunt and said "Sure Auntie". Adriana couldn't help but chuckle how no matter the situation he always seemed to check with Alyssa for approval. So the group headed out to Madam Malkin's. Harry spent the next 20 minutes with Alyssa being sized up then Adriana buying quite a lot for them.
Sirius came in and said "We should head out soon love, are the kids ready to go?" He had placed asked Rufus & Amelia if he could borrow a few Auror's to keep an eye out today since he knew Dumbledore would have spies on the looked and they agreed. He was informed almost straight after leaving the Cauldron so he knew it was only a matter of time. "Sure honey, we're just paying now, it shouldn't be more than 5mins" Once they were done they bid goodbye to their friends and headed home.
Black Manor July 31st 1987
Sirius Black slowly woke up knowing full well what morning it was and was excited, today was his godson's 7th birthday. And what did that mean, an exciting wake up call. Already full of energy he transformed into Padfoot and went charging out of the room and down the hall, knowing full well how good his daughter and godson had become at pulling pranks the last few years he was treading cautiously. He couldn't help but feel proud at how they soaked up prank ideas and ignored his lovely wife's protesting. Shifting back to human form he approached his godson's room.
Stopping when he approached he cast a silent Homenum Revilio spell and saw that Harry and Alyssa were standing 5ft in front of the door. A predatory grin found its way onto his face, 'so they were waiting for me, well too can play at that game'. He apparated behind them with a pop earning a scream from Alyssa but he got hit by 4 darts one getting his face, one his pants, one his shirt and the last his hair before he had a chance to blink. Looking down his eyes widened when he saw what had hit him but it was too late to banish them, they exploded turning each object the darts hit fluoro pink, in this case turning himself and everything on him pink.
Both started laughing at him as he began blinking a few times he muttered "Right" and was about to scourgify himself when Harry interrupted grinning. "Stop, Marauders code Padfoot you have to let the prank run at least an hour before removing the effects" Sirius stopped mid cast and scoffed knowing his godson was right "The day's still early Prongslet and when I get you it will be your birthday present plus revenge prank, you've been warned" Harry just smiled innocently "Revenge for what exactly Padfoot?" Sirius just glared at Harry then sent a glare at his daughter before apparating down to the Dining room. The kids just burst out laughing again as Harry grabbed his best friends hand and ran with her towards the dining room for breakfast.
Meanwhile Adriana came down while Sirius was getting a prank counter and was confused where the rest of her family were. She was about to call one of the elves when Sirius apparated in. Blinking at him she them burst into uncontrolled giggles "They got you again didn't they love" Sirius just sent her a mock glare muttering "Damn brats, don't know when to sit down and take a prank like they should. They're getting good". His ranting making his wife go from giggling into full blown laughter.
The kids arrived just as Blinky popped in "Ahhh good everyone's here. Food won't be long" Everyone nodded and he popped back out. "Happy Birthday sweetie" Adriana gushed giving Harry a hug and kiss earning a blush from Harry. "Thanks Auntie, what do you guys want to do today, me and Lyssa couldn't come up with much besides watching some muggle movies." Smiling at the boy she thought of as a son she said "Why don't you wait until you open your presents and then we'll see?" Harry nodded liking that idea. "What movies do you want to watch later Lyssa?" Alyssa just cocked her head "No idea, it's your birthday, you choose Harry" Grinning he simply retorted "But I like the movies you pick better than mine" Earning him a grin in response.
Fiola and Blinky both popped back in at that moment squeaking "Happy Birthday Master Harry" before levitating a 5 large dishes of food onto the table "Wow guys this looks like enough to feed an army" Sirius said eying the food hungrily but knowing if he just started grabbing food Adriana will punish him for it later. "This is only breakfast Master, Lunch and Dinner will be much bigger" Harry shouted "YAY" before starting to pile food onto his plate. Alyssa pouting before smiling when he took her plate and put the plate he was piling up in front of her and started on his own.
Smiling at the scene the married couple found it amusing that Harry had been doing that from age 4, after his first trip to the alley seeing a couple doing it. So now he always dishes Alyssa a plate of whatever it is first and never eating until she takes a bite. Once they all had their fill Sirius got a glint in his eye "Present time" summoning his present first "Mine first Prongslet" Harry merely looked over to Alyssa who nodded before he smiled and took the present, opening it he was confused until he saw a sealed piece of parchment at the bottom of the box, seeing it was blank he looked at his godfather. "Try saying I solemnly swear I am up to no good." Harry did so as words began to appear on the parchment, he looked at the bottom and gasped. The letter was from his parents. He smiled at their names and began to read:
To our Dearest Harry,
We hope that this letter will not be necessary but as your father and I are about to go into hiding we feel that if anything happens to us you should know what happened, why and that we love you. There is currently a war going on with a dark wizard named Lord Voldemort and he has begun to target us. If you are reading this then we are most likely dead and if everything went according to plan you are with your godfather. If for whatever reason you are not with Sirius then Dumbledore has somehow done something to him to stop him from raising you. Please be wary of the man Harry, he is a very manipulative old fool who has a superiority complex and believes in his own personal view of the "greater good" which he believes you to be the centre of. Know that we love you Harry and live a good long life.
Your loving Mother and Father,
Lily Marie Potter, James Harrison Potter
P.S. Ask your godfather when you are ready to take a trip to find a prophecy, he will know what it means I'm sure. If he's not around I'm afraid that message is pointless.
A single tear escaped Harry's eye and Alyssa seeing this moved over and wrapped him in a hug. As he looked up to his godfather and asked "Have you read it Padfoot?" Sirius nodded "Ay, I did Prongslet, you're too young to go hunting for prophecies, don't worry about it until you're older." Harry nodded "Thanks Uncle" Sirius grinned knowing he only called him Uncle when he was really serious. "Well now that's out of the way let's continue"
Summoning over long parcel Harry's eyes went wide. Alyssa squealed "Open it Harry" He didn't need to be told twice he opened it and gasped. Their last trip to Diagon alley had Harry staring at the broom in the Quidditch window while everyone else was busy gawking and the boy-who-lived. "A Nimbus 1700, thanks guys" he ran over gave his godfather a hug and ran to godmother and doing the same but giving her a kiss too. Harry saw a certain brunette pouting so he ran over and gave her a hug and kiss too which brought a smile back to her face. His friend Neville and his family got him a broom cleaning kit. It seemed they were in on the surprise.
Sirius's cousin Tonks had sent him some chocolate that he immediately offered to Alyssa which she smiled brightly and helped herself. Remus sent him a prank book that he immediately began flipping through quickly. He would look through it later with Alyssa. "Can we go flying now Mum, Dad?" Adriana was the one to answer "Alright but I want either Blinky or Fiola with you to keep an eye out alright" Alyssa was already up and pulling on Harry's sleeve "Kay Mum, C'mon Harry don't be so slow" Harry rolled his eyes at the girl's enthusiasm and followed her out side.
She raced to the broomshed shouting out "Fiola" The elf popped up bowing "We're going flying can you watch us if that's alright?" Fiola nodded "Of Course Mistress" Getting her broom and mounting, she glided over to Harry and smiling mischievously she stated "Race ya too greenhouse 2" And off she went, Harry took off after her shouting "Cheat" An hour later had them back inside where Adriana suggested "Harry would you like to go to the Leaky Cauldron to meet up with Neville and Susan?" Harry looked over at Alyssa "Sure Mum, we'll go" and Harry nodded. Sirius smirked "Hurry up and get changed then. You won't be able to impress any ladies looking like that" Earning him an impressively effective glare from his daughter. But Harry was off to get changed so missed it.
Hogwarts, Headmaster's office July 31st 1987
Albus too many names Dumbledore sat in his office trying to think of any way to get Harry back under his thumb. The fact that he had tried to convict Sirius all those years ago will make the boy cautious of him. He cursed that man nearly every day for destroying his perfect plans before they had even began. After he read that newspaper 6 years ago he had fainted in shock, waking up he immediately flooed to the Ministry in hopes of finding anything to overturn the guardianship.
Every avenue Dumbledore tried however failed him, he couldn't discredit Sirius as he covered everything in the evidence he supplied. Hell he even managed to set up an ambush and catches his deranged cousin Bellatrix and company when they failed to locate the Longbottoms, by placing false information in some dark circles. Giving memories of the Potter's Will to the prophet he managed to not only prevent Albus from ever having a good reason to send Harry to the Dursley's but it would discredit him in the process.
The man even tried talking to Sirius in person at the Auror department in 85 to suggest a marriage contract between Harry and the youngest Weasley girl. They were loyal to him and aligned to the light, a perfect match for the boy who lived. The Weasley's would also be quite happy with the arrangement as they would then have access to the large Potter fortune. The money that would be his if his plans had worked out. He was planning on paying the Weasley Matriarch to set up her youngest if only he had gained control of those vaults. She won't be as willing to just train her daughter to chase the boy without some sort of compensation.
But what does the infuriating man do when offered the suggestion for the contract, laughs at crooked nose face. Then asks "Are you serious" Naturally Dumbledore eyes started twinkling thinking he was getting through "Of course my boy". Sirius looks at him confused and says "But I'm Sirius" before laughing at his face again. The old manipulator also placed spies in Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade and the Leaky Cauldron to keep an eye out so he might be able to approach the boy directly and either place a compulsion charm to ask Sirius about the Weasley's or one to get himself on his good side. Twirling his wand he slammed it on the desk in frustration thinking of all the times he missed the boy.
So far however every time they seemed to appear was during staff meetings or when he was already preoccupied so once he got there he always missed them, sometimes by as much as a few seconds according to some of the patrons. He seethed, why must Black make it so difficult, it's almost like he's playing one of those infuriating pranks like he always did at school. No wonder Severus hates the name, he was beginning too as well. Then his floo came to life "Albus the Potter boy came with Black, a woman and a girl his age about 10 minutes ago" Dumbledore's eyes widened, this was his chance, nothing was going to stop him from seeing the boy this time. "Thank you Mundungus, I'll come by shortly." Eyes twinkling madly he ran to the fireplace threw in the floo powder and yelled "Leaky Cauldron" In his excitement he didn't notice the fact that he didn't put his wand back in his robes. It was still on his desk.
Leaky Cauldron, July 31st 1987
As usual Adriana went through the floo first, Alyssa followed by Harry than Sirius. Walking to the bar Sirius asked "Hey Tom, have you got that Private room set up for us?" Tom nodded "Sure have Sirius, room 7, Mr Longbottom and Miss Bones are already there. There's some snack food already in there and supplementary 6 butterbeers" Thanking him the group walked over to and entered room 7. "Hey guys" Harry greeted his friends. "Hey Harry, what did you get this year?" Neville asked since Susan currently had food in her mouth but she came and hugged him none the less.
Grinning smugly Harry explained with Alyssa's help them pulling a counter-prank on their godfather/father leaving the 4 laughing and Sirius pouting off to the side. Adriana couldn't help but giggle next to him. Telling them about the Nimbus they asked "Awesome Harry can we go try it out sometime?" Harry looked at his Godfather and said "Why don't we just go back now Uncle Sirius?" Shrugging his shoulders he said "Don't see why not Harry, let's just finish off the leftovers here it seems like such a waste" The kids grinned at each other and dug in.
Meanwhile Albus Dumbledore came rushing out of the fireplace and scanned the room looking for Sirius or Harry. Seeing neither he rushed to Tom at the bar "Tom, has Sirius Black or Harry Potter been here" Tom looked at Albus and remembered Sirius's warning that this might happen said "Might of been, why you want to know?" Sighing in frustration he decided the fastest way to do this would be a quick compulsion charm, flicking his wrist he froze when nothing came out. "Oh no" Turning he ran back to the fireplace calling out his office.
Just as he vanished Harry and company came around the corner "Thanks Tom" Sirius stated before they each when through the floo back to Black manor. Just as Sirius vanished Dumbledore appeared again and asked Tom again. "Ahhh you just missed them, they just left before you arrived." Dumbledore screamed in frustration as the boy once again slipped out of his grasp. Just when he thought his luck might turn around.