(Author's notes)

Ugh…I HATE finals. Most of them aren't really that bad though, even Honors English 12 was easy; it's Spanish 3 that I'm really worried about. So I decided to take a short break from studying and relax by writing a bit. Seems like a good time for a little story update, don't you think? ^_^ Anyway, enjoy!

(Story)

It was now completely dark outside, and Harry was still alone in the house. He reached across the couch for another tissue to blow his nose. The worst of his cold was over; now it was just a matter of getting the rest of the gunk out of his system. But, he was disappointed when his found nothing but a now empty tissue box.

"Aw man! I ran out!" Harry exclaimed. Before he could spring off of the couch however, the yellow labrador barked happily and jumped off of the couch. Harry heard the hallway door open and the lab returned a moment later with a fresh box of tissues in her mouth.

"Wow…thank you Lily! Good girl! Hey, you wanna treat now? Huh, girlie?" Harry asked as he scratched the labs head. She happily licked his cheek and followed him over to the cupboard that she opened. Harry found the box of treats on the floor, but there were only a few broken bits of treats and crumbs in the box.

"Man! We're having such terrible luck tonight with empty boxes!" Harry exclaimed as he pulled out his phone and slid it open to text Sirius.

Hey Dad! Lily just did a really cool trick and I wanna give her a treat but we're out. Do u have a spare box somewhere?

Try the shelf above my desk. I think I bought a spare box when I ran outta treats 4 Shadow.

Mk. Thanx Dad! Tell Remus I say Hi! ^_^

10-4 kiddo. B good now! ;)

"All right, c'mon Lily! Treat time!" Harry said excitedly to the lab as they both sprinted up the stairs to Sirius's room. Harry scanned the room until he found his target on the shelf above the desk.

"Ah-ha! Found you!' Harry exclaimed as he carefully stood on his tiptoes and proceeded to slide the heavy box off of the shelf. Lily then barked loudly in excitement, breaking Harry's concentration and startling him. Harry then felt the box slip out of his hand and a corner of the box landed on a small chest on the shelf and both of them came crashing down on the desk then rolled out onto the floor, scattering dog treats and newspaper clippings on the floor.

"Oh God, Lily! You scared me! Oh boy, now we've gotta clean up. C'mon girl, I know that you can help me." Harry said as he began picking up the scattered dog treats on the floor. After eating a few treats for herself, Lily then scooped up a couple newspaper slips that fell out of the chest. She carefully kept them dry in her mouth as she handed them over to Harry.

"Huh…I don't think I've ever seen these before. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen the inside of Dad's chest. Let me see those." Harry said as he slid the slips out of the lab's mouth.

"WOAH! Are…are these pictures moving? But that's impossible!" Harry said as he saw the figure of an elderly man with a long silver beard with half-moon spectacles and wearing very odd looking robes. Harry then tried to ignore the picture as he began reading.

"The Daily Prophet…Wizarding newspaper serving you since 1883?" Harry said in disbelief. He shook his head and read the clip aloud.

"You-Know-Who, or Voldemort as we can now safely call him, has finally been banished into the realm of the Dead! This procedure was done by banishing his mangled soul through the Veil that lies in the Department of Mysteries inside the Ministry of Magic! Voldemort was captured a few days ago by his rival and nemesis, Albus Dumbledore, and kept his soul safe until Voldemort's banishment. With Voldemort gone, now it's just a matter of time before Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived and one and only survivor of the Killing Curse, returns to the Wizarding World…o.k., this is weird Lily." Harry said to the patient lab before he proceeded toward the next clip that was in his hand. This time, a picture of a beautiful young woman with a handsome man by her side was on the cover, and she was holding an infant while he was kissing the infant's hand. Harry took a glance at the man in the picture.

Wow…that guy looks a lot like me!

"This page of the Daily Prophet is dedicated to Lily Evans Potter and James Potter, parents of Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived. They not only risked their lives to protect their son from the clutches of You-Know-Who, but ultimately provided their son with the power to overcome the Dark Lord. They are greatly missed by their family and friends and will forever be remembered for their unselfish sacrifice to save their only son."

"As for their son, Harry Potter, nobody has seen the boy since the family's attack from their home in Godric's Hollow. But, Albus Dumbledore has provided some answers to the many questions surrounding the events that the boy will experience. Dumbledore has explained to the Prophet that the boy's name will be changed from 'Potter' to 'Black' as he will be taken in by his Godfather and Legal Guardian…S-Sirius Black!" Harry exclaimed. His eyes widened and he his heart drop to his stomach as he read the name.

"Although Dumbledore did not reveal any clues as to the boy's whereabouts with his Godfather, we can be sure that he will one day return to the Wizarding World and we can truly celebrate the boy's victory over You-Know-Who! We'll be waiting Harry Potter!" Harry finished. Harry then noticed a picture of a much younger Sirius Black as he's adoption of the boy is mentioned in the paper. Harry felt a lump in his throat grow as he glanced at all of the pictures and re-read the clips over and over again. He felt his breath begin to tremble and his eyes widen as realization his him in the stomach.

"S-so…Potter…not Black! And Dad isn't my Dad, but my Godfather! And my real parents are dead…and I'm a Wizard and…and…oh God! Oh God, oh God, oh God, oh God, oh…!" Harry was brought out of his panicked state by a gentle lick from the lab on his cheek once again.

"Oh…sorry Lily. Here's some more treats" Harry said as he threw a few more to her from the box. Harry then reread the clipping of his parent's death.

Godric's Hollow…I think I know where that is! I keep on hearing some weird people talking about it whenever we're in town! It's supposed to be up the mountain by the river. So if I follow the river to the mountain, I'm sure to find it!

"Sorry girl, but I've got to go someplace." Harry said as he quickly scratched the lab's head. Without thinking, he tossed the clipping back onto the floor, leaving the chest open and clippings scattered all over. He grabbed his sweatshirt out of the coat closet and ran out the front door. He had to get out. He had to know for sure, and he couldn't wait until Sirius was home. He sprinted over toward the garage to where his dirt bike was parked. He turned the engine on and checked the gages.

Good! The gas tank is full! I just hope that that will be enough!

Harry then revved the engine and sped out of the driveway and onto the main road. He made sure that he stayed on the side of the road so that he wouldn't get pulled over by the cops. He also made sure to keep a close eye out for Sirius's bike in case he had to suddenly bail into the trees and hide form him. But he always made sure to check his gas gage and to see if he was by the riverside as he made his way towards the mountains.

I can't believe this! I can't believe this! Has everybody really been lying to me about this! I-I don't know who I am anymore!

(Author's notes)

Well now, back to studying…ugh…can't wait for finals and midterms to be over! AAAAARGH! THE STRESS IS GIVING ME NOSEBLEEDS! XP