Chapter 3

Sirius Black did not enjoy his life; at times he was very jealous of his former life style that he had a decade ago. But now he lost his brother in all but blood James Potter, his friend Remus was on the run as the Death Eater controlled Ministry hated werewolves and his last friend was a traitor. Sirius was glad at least that the traitorous rat was dead as Bellatrix Lestrange personally saw to that since Dark Lord Voldemort apparently died. And Sirius has not heard of hos Godson Harry Potter, who he presumed to be dead as well. At times Sirius questioned himself why Bellatrix did not kill himself but thought that perhaps she enjoyed seeing her cousin's misery more than killing him.

"Dora Black, what are you doing" Sirius looked at his younger cousin that was very clumsy at times. The girl's parents were killed when she was very young as her father was a Muggleborn; however, now the girl was well protected due Sirius's influence. The man knew that he could not change the Death Eater government to what was before but he still was a somewhat influential and powerful man as well as being a pureblood and the Head of the Most Ancient and Noble House of Black.

"Sorry Uncle Sirius, I did not mean to break you vase" The girl took out her wand and quickly fixed the broken object. Nymphadora Tonks, who was adopted by Sirius and now called by most Dora Black, or Nymphadora by Sirius if he wanted to make her mad, had just recently graduated from Hogwarts from Hufflepuff House and started her Auror training.

Sirius returned to his office in his Black house and saw something that he has not expected to see in future. His Marauder galleon coin turned red. "What is it Uncle Sirius?" asked Nymphadora.

"It appears that one of my older friends had contacted us. Common Dora, I wish to visit Prongs although I have no clue whatsoever on to why he is still alive. " The eighteen year old girl looked at her uncle not really understanding what he meant. However, she was still curious and approached her uncle.

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good" told Sirius and touched the galleon with his wand. He grabbed his cousin with his other arm and the two Blacks soon traveled by red portkey galleon to Potter Manor. However, when they arrived, Sirius immediately pointed his wand at the man that stood next to the Prongs galleon.

"Severus Snape, how have you breached the Manor's wards?" The man was ready to duel with his long time hated rival.

"As much as I hate your skin Black, I need your help. To answer your question, I have been living at this mansion for a while as the wards accepted me since I am young Potter's guardian. " That statement took the former Marauder by a complete surprise and he did not want to believe what he was hearing.

"You? Harry's guardian?" But before the two former enemies could battle, Harry Potter entered the room and his Godfather saw the boy for the first time in years.

"Harry? What are you doing with Snivelius? Did the old bat kidnap you?" asked Sirius, as he was worried for Harry.

"Uncle Sirius? I remember you from my dad's journals. I live with Severus now and he taught me quite a bit "Harry replied proudly. Sirius was confused, as he did not expect Harry of all the people to be friends with Snape.

"You see Black? I need your help. Harry will be starting Hogwarts this year and he will finally return to the public's eye. I think you could help your Godson, as you are still the Head of the Auror Department. " Sirius looked at Snape and did not believe that the greasy git wanted a truce and an alliance.

"Fine, but only for Harry's sake" he replied with a heavy sigh.

As the adults were talking about their new alliance and issues they would have as well as benefits, Harry saw Nymphadora. "Hello, my name is Harry" he politely introduced himself as Snape taught him.

"My name is Nymphadora Black but people call me Dora" the girl replied.

"Are you still in Hogwarts? I am starting this year and would like to know more about the school"

"Well, I just graduated and now I am Auror in training. Aurors are magic police. As I learned, the school had faced many changed from the time Albus Dumbledore was its headmaster. Now, Hogwarts has a puppet Headmaster who is useless and reports to the Ministry. People still get sorted but it now really matters in which house you get sorted. Slytherin is the most prestigious house and its students become future Death Eaters. Ravenclaw is the second most prestigious House and it is known for its neutrality. Hufflepuff is below it and Gryffindor is the last in the hierarchy. It is bad to get into Gryffindor as it is the house that is punished most severely and the staff is extremely biased towards them."

Nymphadora saw some confusion in the boy's face and tried to explain the Houses issues in an easier manner. "I do not recommend getting into Slytherin although it is much better than Gryffindor. Try to ask the hat to not get sorted into Gryffindor as you would not survive being one, some students in that house actually died. I would recommend to get into either Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff as both of these houses are neutral." The girl explained again and saw that now Harry understood the school Houses issues better.

"Do you fly? I asked Severus to play Quidditch with me but he did not want to. He makes me study many hours a day, especially in dueling" the boy told his new friend.

"Why not? I played Chaser for Hufflepuff House" The two friends walked to the Quidditch pitch at the Manor's grounds and took two brooms. As soon as Harry went to the air, he felt relieved as he enjoyed being in the air. The two exchanged Quaffle, as it was the only Quidditch ball they could really play with. First, Harry was the Keeper and missed only a few of the balls. He scored a few as well and the two then exchanges the Quaffle, practicing Chaser's tactics. After the game, the two descended on their brooms to the pitch and lay it in the mud, laughing.

"Harry Potter, what is the meaning of this?" asked Severus Snape, as he was horrified for what his ward was doing. Harry Potter was covered in mud and lay on the Quidditch pitch.

"Sorry, Severus. I played Quidditch with Dora" Harry replied as he stood up.

"The kid liked Quidditch" Sirius Black saw that the two children were on the Quidditch pit.

"I think it is time for you to leave, Black," suggested Snape

"What a great idea" mocked him Sirius and after taking his galleon, returned back home with his cousin.