Alright people? How's it going? Just to say thank you once again for your reviews! Your never ending support means a lot to me so thank you! Like I said before, this chapter will be a lot better because Sirius and Harry's relationship is in jeopardy! So without giving too much away….go on and read it coz its also the chapter of Sirius and Sharinas engagement party! Enjoy!

Finally the night all had been waiting for eventually arrived. Tonight was Saturday August 12th, Sirius and Sharinas engagement party. Lily, Isabelle, Karina and Andromeda had worked exceptionally hard over the last few days preparing appetizers for the guests. While James and Remus had ordered eight kegs of beer, two dozen bottles of fire whiskey and ten bottles of champagne for the occasion. Everybody wanted this night to go smoothly because this was the first marauder engagement party that didn't have a reign of terror lurking over it. Sharina and Sirius arranged for a marquee to replace one half of the garden for the night. Since the houses were too small to hold the amount of guests due, and the garden alone could not sustain all the people, a large tent certainly would be beneficial. Sharina had invited her entire family, James and Remus had invited a few people from Hogwarts including some of the professors, Sirius naturally invited his cousins and a handful of people from work. Obviously the Weasleys would be attending in full force. Everybody was looking forward to a great night. Since it was decided that it should be a formal occasion, the women would wear their long, flowing dresses whilst the men would wear their dress robes. The party was due to commence at approximately 8:30, but the immediate family arrived at around 8:15. Everybody was assigned a job. Lily, Karina, Isabelle and Andromeda were in charge of the food. James and Arthur were responsible for the alcohol consumption. Molly assigned herself the job of making sure the kids behaved themselves, particularly Fred and George and making sure the smaller ones went to bed early. Harry and Remus were the ushers. They had to direct people to the marquee upon their arrival and make sure everybody had a seat at their co-ordinating table. Lily and Sharina were still getting ready when people started arriving. James and Sirius were outside moving the picnic table out of the way when Ted Tonks arrived with his two daughters; Lucia and Nymphodora or Tonks as she preferred to be called. Remus and Harry were standing at the top of the division between theirs and the Weasleys house when they arrived.

"Good evening Remus." Ted said as he shook Remus hand.

"How are you Ted?" Remus asked smiling warmly at him.

"I'm not too bad thank you Remus but when Andy gets a hold of Tonks…..her life won't be worth living!" Remus laughed a little as Tonks just rolled her eyes.

"Lucia I hear congratulations are in order." Remus said.

"Oh yes Remus thank you. We haven't decided on a date yet but it definitely won't be until next year sometime. Unlike Sirius……"

"Wotcher Harry! Don't you look nice tonight mate?" Tonks said smiling at Harry. She had her hair very short, punk style, black with Carmel tips.

"Everyone keeps telling me that Tonks but I hate wearing these stupid clothes."

Ted, Remus and Lucia smiled at each other as Tonks continued….

"You should have pretended to your parents that you wanted to wear that and as soon as they were out of sight….put on what you want to wear! That's what I did."

"I cant Tonks coz my mom and dad were always in the house and my mom me dressed in this."

"Aww Harry that sucks mate. I'm sure Sirius would have no objection….."

"Sirius said he didn't know why I had to wear this……"

"Ya well Sirius is a cool guy!"

"Why thank you Tonks darling. That really means a lot to me."

"Wotcher Sirius!" Tonks exclaimed jovially as she turned round and hugged him warmly.

"Hey how you going Tonks?" James asked as he hugged her.

"Lucia you look lovely tonight love."

"Thank you Sirius." Lucia replied coyly after she hugged him.

"Alright Ted? You scrub up well don't ya?" Sirius said approaching hugging him.

"NYMPHADORA LYNETTE TONKS! HOW DARE YOU TRY TO SHOW UP THIS FAMILY!" Shouted Andromeda which made everybody jump but made Harry run behind his dad.

"Mom I don't like dresses you know that!" Tonks stated firmly.

"It is not about what you do or don't like Miss. This is about Sirius and Sharinas big night and you being family to Sirius should not have shown up in this way! A black pants and a revealing red halter neck top is not appropriate! I don't care if your boyfriend is here or not……"

"Andy darling would ya calm down? I honestly don't care what people wear tonight. The only thing I ask is that people enjoy themselves! For what it's worth, I think Tonks looks lovely tonight."

"I just wanted everything to go well tonight Sirius….."

"And it will." Sirius said as he approached her. He placed a hand on her shoulder as he said….

"Now if you really want to help, go and enjoy yourself."

"So you really don't mind?"

"No of course not darling. No go. Ill talk to you later." Sirius said as he kissed her on the cheek.

"Okay. Ted come on then, Lucia….Tonks. Behave yourself!" With that they were gone.

"Thank you Sirius. You really got her off my back there."

"Oh come on now Tonks. What are families all about?" Sirius said as he swung his arm round her shoulder and kissed the top of her head.

"Hey where's Harry?" Sirius asked a few seconds later.

"I'm here Padfoot." Harry said as he stepped out in front of his dad.

"Wow. Hey kid you look really swank tonight with your tuxedo trend going on. Gold waist coat and bow tie…..nice. Come here mate!" Sirius bent down and picked him up.

"Oh Harry you really are getting too big now for Sirius to be lifting you. Besides you can't be plaguing Sirius all night."

"Oh leave it out Lily. You've been harping on at the kid all day!" Sirius said as he put Harry on the ground. "You look nice by the way."

"Thank you Sirius. So do you." Lily was wearing a long, flowing green dress which was a little low in the front and had rope like straps. She had her hair down with little curls around her face. Sharina was wearing a cerise dress with a Kris cross effect on the back which went half way down. She wore her hair in a tight bun but had ringlets coming down the back and at the side while straight strands hung in front. "Cheers darling. Now there is my girl….Shari you look….incredible!" Sirius said as he approached her and twirled her around.

"Thank you Sirius. You look great too."

"Alright let's get this party started people!" Sirius exclaimed.

"Alright. Now Harry you are in charge of Arielle. At the moment she is up there at the top of the patio with Ginny and Molly but keep an eye on her."

Okay." Harry said after Lily kissed him on the cheek.

"If you need anything Champ, come to either your mother and me or Remus but leave Sirius be tonight okay? He will have a lot to do so he can't be always available to you like he usually is."

"Oh James you are as bad as Lily. Leave the poor kid alone would ya!"

James smiled sadly at Sirius before going with Lily and Tonks into the marquee. "See you in there guys." James said as he nodded to both friends.

"Alright well I have to go inside now little buddy." Sirius said as he bent down in front of Harry.

"Okay Sirius." Harry replied sadly.

"Oh hey come on now. Nobody is allowed be sad tonight. Okay? Especially not my little Godson. If you want me for anything, let me know okay? Don't mind your parents……."

"Oh Sirius, my parents are here." Sharina said tapping Sirius on the back.

"Okay….Give me five mate." Harry slapped him five.

"Nice one Harry mate! Okay well I gota go so I shall see you boys inside." He hugged Harry, winked at Remus and left with Sharina.

"Harry stick to me tonight okay? Your parents are right about Sirius not being able to spend time with you tonight. He has a lot of people to deal with so…..just stay out of his way okay? No matter what he said…"

Harry looked up at Remus, nodded as he turned away and looked sadly at Sirius greeting his in-laws.

Everything appeared to be going well. The food received great praise and so far nobody's drink had gone to their heads. James and Lily were mainly associating themselves with Sirius cousins and Sharinas family and Remus and Sirius of course. Harry was staying out of Sirius way just like he was told but it bothered him that Sirius never approached him or acknowledged his existence. Luckily Fred and George were around to keep his mind of it most of the time. Charlie spent most of the night in the company of his girlfriend, Tonks. While Bill and Percy were helping their mother keep an eye on the smaller ones. At around ten o clock Harry was up on the patio with Fred, George and Ron discussing prank tactics when Sirius called out to him.

"Harry come here a second will ya mate?"

Harry hurried down to the other end of the patio to Sirius. When he got there it was for a different reason than the one he had in mind.

"Harry there is somebody here who is dying to meet you. Say hello to Paula Frasier, Sharinas grandmother." Sirius said as he brought Harry in front of him and placed his hands on his shoulders.

"Hello Harry. It is a pleasure to finally meet you." Paula said, stretching out her hand for Harry to shake it. Harry looked at her sceptically and eventually accepted it.

"I have heard great things about you from Sharina and of course Sirius. You are a very special child Harry."

"Thank you." Harry said astonished at being praised by a complete stranger.

"Sirius come over here mate!" Albert shouted from the tents entrance.

"Alright be there in a bit Albie!" Sirius shouted as he saluted him and grinned.

"Harry are you going to be ok if I leave?"

"Well of course he will Sirius. I don't bite!" Paula stated kindly.

Sirius half laughed and said "Okay then Ill leave ye to it."

Sirius left and Harry looked after his godfather sadly. There was something about this woman that he didn't like. What exactly did she want with him? He would soon find out.

"A terrible thing happened to you Harry seven years ago. But I expect you know all about that don't you?"

"Yes." Harry said meekly.

"Yes I thought as much. But how much do you know about the dark lord? I doubt you know anything at all because your parents and Sirius of course don't agree with his tactics. They all think he is evil but I know better. Lord Voldemort is a brilliant wizard. He is the greatest who ever lived! And to think, a brat like you is the reason for his downfall! You make me sick Harry Potter. But imagine how it would feel to be in his presence. Have you ever thought about it?"

Harry started backing away from her but she grabbed him by the wrists.

"Now see here young fellow, it is very rude to walk away when someone is talking to you. Hasn't your filthy muggle mother told you that?"

"My mom is not filthy." Harry said gravely yet fearfully.

"Yes well you would agree wouldn't you? Now see this is what I figure. If there was a way to revive the great Lord……I could always kill you…..but what he needs is your blood….."

"Harry!" Remus shouted as he ran up onto the patio.

"If you so much as think about telling your parents or Remus about our little chat Harry…..I will kill you. Do you understand?" Harry nodded fervently.

"Harry? Are you okay?" Remus asked as he reached him. Harry looked to his right and nodded at Remus. "Enjoying the party Remus are we?" Paula asked while smiling insincerely.

"Yes thank you Paula. You?" Remus asked as he returned the firm grip Harry had on him.

She nodded and then left. As soon as she was gone Remus turned to Harry as he bent down and asked him….

"What was she saying to you Harry?"

"She was talking about Voldemort. She was saying how great he was….."

"Anything else Harry?"

"She wanted him to come back and thought the only way was if she killed me."

"What? She said that? Did she say she was a death eater?"

"No but she must be right?"

"Ya Harry. Or else she used to be or something…..we have to tell the others."

"No I can't Remus coz she said if I told you or mom and dad that shed kill me!"

"But it was okay to tell Sirius?"

"She didn't mention him."

Okay. Here's the plan. You go and find Sirius. Tell him everything you told me and Ill go and find your parents okay?"

"Okay Remus." Harry said as he ran off into the marquee. Remus stood up, sighed as he looked around the place and ventured in the direction of the marquee also.

Ten minutes later Harry located Sirius up on the patio. He was pouring himself another beer from the bottle on the picnic table. Harry ran up the steps and over to the table. He jumped up on the bench and knelt down on it.

"Hey ya alright Harry mate?" Sirius asked smiling at his godson while pouring.

No not really Sirius."

"Why what's the matter Prongslet?" Sirius asked as he put the bottle on the table. He sipped a little of it as Harry said….

"Paula is a death eater."

"What? Mate you must be off your head!"

"I am being serious here. And no stupid jokes okay?"

Sirius half laughed as he said….

"Harry, Paula is not a death eater okay? So just drop it." He began to walk away.

"She kept on talking about Voldemort Sirius……she said I was a brat because I survived his attack……she said she would kill me!"

"Harry for the last time……"

"Sirius! So this is where you got to!"

"Ya Paula. I was just talking to Harry. But I'm going back down in a minute okay?"

"Sure Sirius." She smiled cynically at Harry who just glared at her.

"So you believe someone you just met tonight over your godson who by the way you have known for over seven years!"

"You are being stupid Harry." Sirius said meekly.

"I am telling you the truth! Sirius why won't you believe me?"

"Because it makes no sense! Why would she threaten to kill you?"

"She hates me."

"Oh leave it out Harry. Now look I am going back to people who are not acting like spoiled brats!"

"Sirius……"

"Oh look. Here comes Remus and your parents. Why don't you tell your little fib?"

"Sirius…..!"

"Harry what happened?" Lily asked urgently as she ran over to the table.

"Paula threatened to kill me mom and Sirius doesn't believe me."

Lily stared at Sirius before James intervened….

"Did she say why?"

"She called me a brat coz I didn't die the night Voldemort tried to kill me. Dad I swear that I'm not making it up!"

"I never said you were Harry."

"Is she a death eater James?" Remus asked concernedly.

"No Remus she is not. That is what puzzles me exceedingly. I have no idea why she would threaten him."

"Well isn't it obvious? He's lying!"

"I am not Sirius!"

"Harry mate it just makes no sense. Why would she want to kill you?"

"How the bloody hell do I know Sirius? All I know is that she did."

"Harry please mind your language." Lily said firmly.

"Sorry mom. She did say though that she agreed with Voldemorts tactics…..maybe she's just a supporter but not a follower?"

"Maybe Harry but……"

"Hold up a second James. Harry did she really say that to you?"

"Ya Remus why?"

"Paula Frasier? Now I know why the name is so familiar. Don't you guys see it?"

"Oh mate what are you on about?" Sirius asked irritated.

"I remember reading a book in first year about the greatest darkest wizards over the centuries. Frasier was a name that was constantly repeated throughout the book. There is a history there. All the way through the book the name was not popular because they were death eaters……"

"So what's your point Remus?" Sirius interjected abruptly.

"My point Sirius is this. The Frasier family in 1600 are the founders of St Mungos hospital. I remember her saying tonight that it was a pity she didn't try to get on the dark lords good side earlier on in life. I took no notice of it because I thought it was the drink talking. However I overheard her saying to someone a while ago that she treated a Tom Riddle when she was a trainee nurse there. He told her all his plans for corruption and deception and he refused her entry in his "group" because she was a woman so she swore from that day on she would make him see why that was his biggest mistake yet. Sirius she may not be a death eater but she is a die hard fan! What she said to Harry was not some idle threat. She meant it."

Sirius looked anxiously from his friends to his godson who glared at him.

"Well she is nuts Remus. Take no notice."

Lily slapped Sirius across the face and said….

"Take no notice? Sirius she threatened my son! What do you plan on doing about it? She now knows where we live!"

"Yes but she is also in St Mungos because she's lost the plot. She is in the psych ward Lily. So you see that is why she won't be a hazard to society."

"Why didn't you say that then?"

"Because Harry, Sharina does not want people knowing. She only told me tonight when I asked where she lived!"

"So instead you call me a spoilt brat and a liar!"

"Look Harry I am sorry okay but….."

"No just forget it Sirius. Go back and enjoy your party!" Harry seethed as he jumped off the bench and ran across the garden behind the marquee.

"Harry……Harry……."

"Oh save it Sirius. Don't act like you care now. It's too late."

"Lily……"

"You and your ego Sirius."

"My ego?"

"Just don't Sirius alright. Stay away from me!"

"But James……"

"Hey Lily, James. You guys go back to the party. Ill go and talk to Harry."

"No Remus its fine….."

"Remus is right Lils. Come on lets go. Remus, come and tell us how it went ya?"

"Of course I will James." James and Remus smiled a little at one another before he led Lily back to the marquee. Once they were gone, Remus turned his attention back to Sirius who was sitting on the bench with a half full beer bottle in his hand and his head down. Remus sat next to him.

"I screwed things up pretty bad tonight didn't I?" Sirius said looking at the ground.

"Yes." Remus replied bluntly.

"With James and Lily and….." He sighs before saying……"Harry."

"Especially with Harry. What got into you Sirius? You never took your temper out on him so why start now?"

"I don't know. I guess because he kept ranting about how Paula threatened him……there were people around at the time and he was saying Voldemorts name pretty high pitched too……I didn't enjoy laying into him like that Remus. If my dad saw me he'd be quite proud."

"You are not your father Sirius." Remus said firmly.

"Maybe not but I still managed to inherit his temper."

"Doesn't mean anything Sirius. Every child inherits something which both parents possess. Sometimes it is not a good thing to have running through your blood. The bottom line is Sirius that it is not our abilities which show what we really are, it is our choices."

"Ya and I had the ability to handle the situation with Harry better tonight but I chose to lay into him."

Remus half laughed at this. Sirius took another slug from the bottle.

"Look Sirius nothing is irreparable okay? But some things require a great deal of patience as well as time."

"Meaning?"

"Meaning that you are going to have to be patient with Harry and maybe even with James and Lily too. I cannot see them easily forgiving you for this but they will. You have to believe that."

"Yup sure Remus." Sirius said as he smiled sadly at him.

"Right well I better go and have a chat to Harry. Are you going to be okay on your own?"

"I'm not on my own……but ya mate. You go and could you tell Harry that…..I am sorry."

"Sure Sirius." Remus said as he smiled at his friend.

"Hey Padfoot. Remember that tomorrow is a different day and that things may change." With two more sad smiles exchanged, Remus set off leaving a depressed Sirius sitting cradling a beer bottle.

Remus quickly found Harry who was sitting on the grass to the far right of the marquee with his back against the wall. He was wiping away tears with his shirt sleeve but they kept pouring. Remus stood over him smiling warmly but Harry didn't notice. He then sat down beside the child. Harry looked out of the corner of his eye and realised it was Remus so he moved closer and rested his head against his arm. Remus then moved his arm and slung it around Harry's shoulder as he brought him closer. Harry now had his head resting on Remus chest. Harry was still moving up and down as the tears came so Remus reached into his pocket and pulled out his handkerchief and dried his face as much as he could. After another few minutes of silence, Harry finally spoke.

"Is it my fault Remus?"

"Is what your fault Harry?"

Is it my fault that Sirius gave out to me…that Sharinas grandmother wanted to kill me….."

"Harry none of this is your fault. I really need you to understand that okay?"

"Okay."

"No no Harry I don't want you to just say okay if you don't agree. You must believe that what I am saying is the truth. Paula is not a well woman. She is very sick Harry. That is why she is in St Mungos. She is a patient in the psychiatric ward because she has a disease called schizophrenia."

"What does that mean?"

"Well she can be a really nice person one minute and the next she can be really aggressive. Sirius of course did not say this but based on what I have seen of her tonight, I imagine that is what is wrong with her."

"What about Sirius? Has he got schizophrenia?"

Remus laughed at this before saying….

"Anything is possible Harry but I highly doubt it. Don't you?"

"Ya but still…..the way he gave out to me tonight…..he scared me Remus."

"Ya I know but he really is sorry Harry. He really does regret it."

"So he doesn't hate me?"

"Harry of course not. He is the last person who ever will. Take a look at him up there. See him?"

"Ya." Harry replied fervently while looking up at the patio. He could see Sirius clearly.

"He looks very sad doesn't he? With his head down….."

"Ya but he has Sharina now Remus."

"That does not matter Harry. He will always need you too. You are his godson and that is the most important aspect of his life….aside from Sharina."

"Do you think I was too hard on him?" Harry asked looking up at Remus.

"I think you both said and did things that ye regret. So what do you say we go up there now and fix this once and for all…." Remus looked down and saw Harry dozing against his shoulder. He smiled affectionately at him before he put one arm around Harry's waist and the other underneath his legs. He then got up and walked towards the house with Harry.

"…..So please come back to the party Sirius. There are so many people who are looking for you…..oh hi Remus." Sharina said as she smiled at Remus approaching them. Remus just smirked at her before saying…." Shari could I please have a word with Sirius?"

"Oh sure Remus. Ill see you down there in a bit Sirius." She said rising from the bench as she placed a hand on his shoulder. Sirius, who was staring at the ground, looked up and smiled blandly at her. She caressed the side of his face before she kissed him on the forehead. She then left Sirius and Remus be.

"I have sorted things with Harry for you so all you need to do is talk to him in the morning. Right now I am going to take him to bed." Sirius got up and said, "Ill do it Remus."

"I doubt that is a smart move mate. You can talk to him in the morning. For now just let him be because he still needs to hear the apology from you."

Sirius sighed as he put the beer bottle on the table and said….

"Okay Remus. I suppose I better get back to the party before Sharina hexes me into oblivion."

Remus sniggered at this while Sirius smiled dryly.

"Ill be down in a bit okay?"

"Ya sure thing mate. Ill talk to you later." Sirius then walked over to Remus and looked down at this sleeping godson. He smiled sadly at him as he stroked the side of his face. He then whispered….

"I am sorry mate." He brushed his fringe off his forehead before nodding for Remus to take him away.

Sirius then proceeded down to the marquee where the song "Too lost in you" was playing. This song symbolised Sirius and Sharinas first dance at the Yule ball when they were in fourth year. It was their song and it always would be. Sirius saw Sharina over talking to Lily as he gestured for her to take his hand. She accepted it willingly as they shared a slow dance in each others arms. Sirius had one arm around her waist while he held the other gently. Sharina held her hands in the same position but rested her head against his chest. Sirius smiled warmly down at her but she didn't notice. So he then rested his chin on top of her head. When the song ended, Sharina looked up at Sirius and said…..

"I love you Sirius Black and the day that I become your wife will be the happiest ever for me. And I wish it could come quicker. But I know a perfect wedding takes planning so it will be worth the wait. You are worth the wait." Sirius smiled at her affectionately as he clasped both her hands and said…..

"You mean the world to me Sharina Stilton. Everyday I wake up and wonder what I have done to be so lucky as to have found you. The way I treated you in fourth year….at the Yule ball was unforgivable. I am so sorry Shari. But the very fact that we are standing here just proves to me why you are the only woman I could ever love. You are my life Shari and I am so glad you agreed to become my wife."

Sharina smiled up at him as she caressed his face. Sirius then took her hand and kissed her palm as he placed on his face. He then leant down and kissed her.

Well the long awaited engagement party finally arrived! Hope ye liked it! Let me know either way! Sorry if it was a disappointment but….that's life! Lol. Talk 2 ya!