The loud hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley filled Harry with joy as he materialized in front of Flourish and Blotts. All around him, wizards of all ages darted into and out of shops, most wearing smiles on their faces as they went about their day. Students were getting next year's school supplies, while adults flustered about carrying bags filled with new things. Owls could be seen flying overhead as they went to deliver letters and packages. A group of kids ran in front of Harry, Sirius, and Remus, and they were chasing a runaway toad. Harry's memory immediately went to Neville Longbottom, who always lost his toad.

"Come on Harry, let's go to Gringott's to get some money," Remus said as they walked side-by-side towards the giant bank. Even after seeing and being in the building several times, Harry was still awed by its greatness. The huge stone pillars supporting the building, and the fine craftsmanship was nothing if not beautiful. Inside, the huge chandeliers and rows upon rows of Goblins made Harry wish that he had more eyes so he could look at everything. Walking up to the head Goblin, they paused in front of him.

"I'd like to go to my vault," Sirius said simply, holding out his wand for the Goblin to see.

"And mine as well," Harry added, reaching into his sleeve to grab his wand until a hand jerked out and stopped him.

Sirius and Remus both looked down at Harry oddly. "Why would you need to get into your vault?" Sirius asked as he took his wand back from the Goblin.

A stunned look crossed Harry's face. "To get money so I can buy my cat…" Harry said slowly, thinking that his guardians had forgotten their reason in going to Diagon Alley. An offended look crossed Sirius' face, confusing the poor boy further.

"Nonsense!" Sirius said, but Remus cut him off from continuing further.

"Harry," Remus said in a softer tone. "We are your guardians and we would never expect you to pay for things on your own while you're living under our roof. You may have had to at the Dursley's, but you will do no such thing when with us."

Surprise filled Harry's features. "You guys don't need to do that. I've got loads of money and can pa-"

Sirius let out a scoff. "Wait till you see my vault Harry; then I expect to hear no more rebuttals on the matter."

They were led into the cart that went to the vaults, and Harry smiled almost the entire ride. Sirius also looked like he was enjoying himself, while Remus looked to be trying to keep his breakfast from making a reappearance. Harry was surprised at how far down into the vaults they went; way deeper than his own vault. When they finally got to the vault, Sirius ran his finger along several sections of the door, which opened when he removed his hand. When the vault's innards were revealed, Harry's jaw dropped.

Never in all his life had Harry seen so much money, jewels, and various priceless artifacts. They stacked all the way to the roof of the vault and quite a few yards inwards. Galleons, Sickles, and Knuts were everywhere, stacked in huge piles. Sirius walked forwards and filled his bag full of various coins before disappearing behind a giant pile of treasures. "My face was much the same when I saw all this the first time. Sirius gained all this from his predecessors," explained Remus.

Sirius returned a moment later and held something out to Harry. It was a small rectangle locket that had the Gryffindor coat of arms on the outside. "This belonged to your mother Harry, given to her by your father. Open it up," Sirius said, placing the locket into Harry's hand. He opened it up and gave a very emotional smile as he saw a picture of his mom on one side of the locket, and his father on the other side. "Flip it over." Harry did as he was told, and he almost shed a tear as he read the small engraving on the back. We love you, Harry.

"Your parents had that carved when you were born, and you wore his locket for the first year of your life," Remus said. "Sirius found it when he saved some things from your parent's house."

Reaching up, Harry slipped the locket on and tucked it under his shirt. "Thank you Sirius, this means a lot." Turning to his Godfather, Harry hugged him firmly. A shocked expression crossed Sirius' face before hugging Harry back.

"I'm glad you like it. Now, let's go get you your cat," Sirius said before they all left the vault and took the cart back up to the main entrance.

Once inside Magical Menagerie, Harry began looking around at the cats available. There were gingers, Siamese, black ones, tabbies, white ones, grey ones, and bridle ones. There were too many to choose from, so Harry spent a minute or two inspecting every one. Just when Harry was going to ask Sirius or Remus for their opinion, when something hit him in the back of the head. Letting out a surprised sound, he reached back and grabbed something fluffy that was clinging to his neck. Pulling it in front of him, Harry could hardly stop the "awe" that threatened to escape his lips. In his hands was a very young black and brown tabby female kitten. The kitten purred at him, then reached up and licked his nose.

Walking over to Sirius, Harry held up the kitten. "This is the one," he said with a smile.

Sirius leaned down and inspected the tiny kitten before turning to the store owner. "We'll take this one," he said, placing nine galleons on the counter. Harry nuzzled his nose into the kitten's fur as he, Remus, and Sirius walked out of the store. They all stopped as soon as they left the store, for everyone in Diagon Alley started running and screaming all at once. Looking up, they saw the Dark Mark in the sky.

"Remus!" Sirius shouted, pushing Harry towards the shocked werewolf. "Take Harry back to the Manor, now!"

"I'm not leaving you here!" Remus shouted back as he tugged Harry to his side. Meanwhile Harry kept a tight grip on his kitten.

"Moony!" Sirius said, his face losing all color as he spotted dark cloaked figures approaching from the other side of the alley. "Take Harry, please, there is no time to argue!"

It was then that something caught Harry's eye. Disappearing behind one of the shops was a man with five scars going down his face, his cloak billowing out behind him. The man winked at Harry before continuing on. Caine Renwick. Taking his kitten, he shoved it at Remus who snatched it confusedly, before taking off full blast after Renwick, clearly not thinking logically. Something deep inside him told him to chase this man and to stop him from getting away. That part inside Harry ignored how his life would be threatened, and the fact that it would make Remus and Sirius very mad at him, if he survived.

"HARRY!" Remus and Sirius' screams sounded behind him. They'd been so shocked by his sudden taking off, that they were frozen for a few seconds before they took off after their surprisingly fast boy.

Sorry Remus, Sirius. I've spent years running from Uncle Vernon and Dudley. You won't be able to keep up. Keeping Renwick in his sights, Harry booked it as fast as he could after the evil man who threatened his new family. Nothing is going to take away their happiness, even if I have to sacrifice myself so they can live on. You will pay for threatening them ,Renwick.