Hey thank you all so much for the awesome reviews! They were all very encouraging and I am glad that you liked and welcomed Regulus so warmly so thank you. I want to give him a chance to redeem himself because I really don't believe he is evil at heart. I am still open to suggestions so if there is anything that you would like to see happen then let me know and I will mail you about it and we can have a chat about it. Talk to you soon. Hope you will enjoy this next chapter as much.

Harry sent up red sparks at Siriusorder and within seconds James, Remus and Arthur arrived on the scene. Regulus was still lying on the ground with his back up against the tree with Sirius and the twins around him.

"Sirius what is going on mate? Are you okay?"

"Yeah James we are. Thanks for coming so quick."

Sirius turned around and pointed at Regulus. The three men stared from Sirius to Regulus stunned and confused.

"Yes Regulus is still alive and yes I am not totally sure that I trust him whole heartedly just yet but no I can't just leave him here. He is my brother. He knows the score. We are going to take him back with us and request that Dumbledore come over with some Vertiserium because if he is not for real….then I do not want him staying in a house where my kids sleep."

James shrugged and reluctantly gave in to the fact that Sirius knew what he was doing even though it would take James a little bit longer to be certain. Remus trusted Siriusjudgement and was prepared to do whatever was needed to help Regulus get back on his feet in the wizarding world. Arthur was still stunned to see Regulus Black lying there and even more shocked to learn that Sirius was prepared to help him let alone take him home with him. However, he like Remus would do whatever it took to assist Sirius because he knew that the favour would be returned in a flash if the tables were turned.

James and Sirius helped Regulus up between them. It took a few stumbles and grouces but eventually Regulus was standing with the support of his brother and his best friend. Hermione under instruction removed the boot from her bag and placed the sole of it on the palm of her hand. Everybody gripped it and within seconds they found themselves back in the field where they had first started their journey.

James and Sirius assisted Regulus out of the field and over to the house with everyone else's wand lighting their way. As they got to Sirius and Remushouse the door suddenly swung open. Samia and Kyrah stood before them beaming but those smiles quickly faded when they saw a haggard looking man in between their doting dad and Uncle James. They both stood out of the way since they could see that both Sirius and James were fit to collapse with the weight of Regulus at this point.

They stumbled in the door and Remus pulled out a chair at the table for Regulus to sit down in. Arthur decided to go home with his troops and Hermione so as to give them some space. They would fill him in on the situation in the morning.

Shari arrived out into the kitchen having heard all the commotion. James was sitting at the table next to Regulus with Arielle on his lap, Tonks was sitting next to James with Samia on her lap and Kyrah on Remus, Harry and Ryan were sitting up on the worktop next to the sink, Lily was helping Sirius make the tea. They were all awaiting Dumbledore to arrive with the Vertiserium. Remus and Tonks stood up seeing Shari enter the kitchen and suggested that they would take the girls who were already half asleep up to bed. Shari thanked them as she approached Sirius. She tapped him on the shoulder and he turned around smiling.

"How are you love?" He asked kissing her quickly on the lips.

"I am fine Sirius. Do you want to tell what is going on though?"

"Yes in a minute. I want you to meet someone now." He took her hand and brought her over to Regulus who still had two ice packs against his eyes.

"Regulus I want you to meet my wife….Shari."

He stared at them both for a minute before he stood up, dumped the ice packs and held out his hand to her.

"It is very nice to meet you Shari."

"Yes you too Regulus."

There was an awkward silence but then the sound of thunder came from the sitting room. Dumbledore appeared in the kitchen with a bottle of Vertiserium.

"Hello everyone. I hope that I have not kept you waiting long."

"No not at all Albus. How are you?" Lily asked approaching her former headmaster.

"I am very well Lily thank you." He smiled at her warmly and looked around the room until he saw Regulus sitting at the table with now only one ice pack against his swollen eye, Sirius stood beside him with his hand resting on his shoulder.

Albus smiled again but this time is one of nostalgia.

"Well now I must admit that I never thought that I would see the day when the two Black brothers would be this united." Sirius and Regulus smiled back at him as Dumbledore approached them both. He stood before Regulus for a few seconds studying his former students face. At the moment his face was battered and bruised. One eye was fully open whilst the other was half way there. His knuckles were red raw but all the same he was Regulus Black; brother of Sirius Black. They were always both so different but the one thing that remained the same down throughout the years was that both men loved each other and longed to be united. It finally looked as though this was about to happen. Albus held out his hand and asked….

"How are you Regulus?" Regulus looked down at Dumbledore's hand, accepted it, stood up and replied…."I am fine thank you Professor Dumbledore."

Dumbledore then embraced him warmly for a few seconds before Regulus took his seat at the table again.

"Would you like some tea Albus?" James asked holding the tea pot in his hand.

"Oh yes that would be lovely thank you James however, I feel that we all would much prefer to get all this nasty business out of the way first would you not agree Regulus?"

"Yes sir. I am anxious for my brother to fully trust me. I just want to have my life back."

"I understand of course Regulus. Sirius is there anything that you would like to say before we begin?"

"The only thing I want Albus….the only thing that I have ever wanted is to have my kid brother in my life. For years I felt so alone but that was until I met James and Remus. They became my family and I have never forgotten all the support and kindness they have shown me down throughout the years. We went through a lot together and there were times when I wished that Reg and I could be that close. It finally feels like we can be." He smiled down at Regulus who reciprocated.

Remus who had re – entered the room with Tonks smiled back at James upon hearing and seeing what Sirius had said and done. They both knew that Sirius had waited his whole life for this moment and they only hoped it wasn't a dream which he was about to wake up from.

"Well said Sirius. There is however one more thing which I must ask before we begin. Do you wish for Arielle and Ryan to be a part of this moment? I have no objection to Harry being here because he is old enough and a Hogwarts student but…..it is up to you Lily, James, Sirius and Sharina if you want Arielle and Ryan present."

"Well Arielle here is pretty much asleep anyway…." James said smiling down at her.

"Ryan sweetheart you have had a long day too. Why don't you head up to bed? You can catch up with your uncle in the morning."

Ryan jumped down from the counter, looked around at everyone, smirked, nodded his head and said….

"Yeah alright. Arielle would kill me anyway if she found out that I was here and she wasn't. I will see you in the morning Regulus. It's cool to know that I have another uncle. It means more presents on my birthday and Christmas so how bad!"

He laughed along with everyone else in the room.

"Ryan where are your manners? I am so sorry Regulus." Shari said abashed.

"No Shari its fine really. It's good to know that I have a nephew to buy gifts for."

He and Ryan exchanged a smile before Sirius approached him.

"Hey Ryan…..I am sorry for shouting at you this morning. You didn't deserve it mate."

"It's alright dad. I know you were you a little bit stressed and didn't really mean it. It's cool. I forgive you."

Sirius smirked at his son as he bent down before him.

"You are something else kid. Come here." He embraced him tightly. Ryan then bid them all a goodnight as he headed up to bed. James returned from the sitting room having placed Arielle on the couch.

"Okay so are we all ready? Regulus are you?"

"I am Albus. Just tell me what I have to do."

"Well….." Dumbledore took out a small bottle from his cloak pocket and held it between his index finger and thumb.

"This is Vertiserium as you are all aware. I will pour a few drops of this into your tea now Regulus and when you drink it you will utter nothing but the truth."

"Okay…." He shoved the cup to the edge of the table so that Dumbledore could access it. "I'm game sir."

Dumbledore nodded seriously at him, looked over at Sirius who stared back at him anxiously but then moved out of the way as Albus began removing the cork and pouring in some of its substance. Harry jumped off the counter and stood by Sirius. He looked up at him and smiled tensely at him. Sirius quirked a small smile and ruffled his godson's hair. He exhaled deeply. Shari walked over to him and took his hand firmly in hers. He reciprocated her smile and kissed her on the top of her head. James and Remus then approached him and stood on either side of him as Shari with Harry had gone back to the table.

"Thank you for being here Prongs, Moony." Sirius whispered.

"Oh as if we could be anywhere else Padfoot."

"Prongs is right. The marauders stick together through everything."

They shared a group hug before Dumbledore called them to attention.

"Regulus has now taken the Vertiserium so….I will begin questioning him and Sirius if you would like to ask something then feel free to do so." Sirius nodded.

"Are you Regulus Black?"

"Yes."

"How old are you?"

"I am 32 years old."

"Where were you born?"

"At number twelve Grimauld Place London."

"How many brothers and sisters have you?"

"I have one brother. His name is Sirius. He is two years older than me."

"Where did you attend school?"

"I went to Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry."

"How did you find it?"

"It was good. They were some of the best days of my life."

"Did you have many friends there?"

"Yes. They were all interested in the dark arts. I was in Slytherin so most of my friends went on to become death eaters."

"But you didn't did you Regulus?"

"No I did. But I didn't want to be. After Sirius ran away from home my parents put a lot of pressure on me to follow in Lord Voldemorts footsteps. They were strong believers in his faith. They worshipped the ground he walked on. I wasn't sure if I did want to do this."

"Why were you unsure Regulus?"

"Sirius is my older brother and even though he is stronger than me physically and mentally we still fought a great deal growing up. He said that I would never make Voldemort or mom and dad proud because I was too weak. But I said that he was the weak one for not doing what mom and dad wanted us to do. It is fairly obvious who the strong one is. I wish I could be more like him but I am trying."

"Okay Regulus I have more question before I will stop."

"Okay."

"Are you a servant of Lord Voldemorts?"

"I am not. I wish to follow the light if I am given the chance."

"Okay Regulus. You have done very well."

"Thank you Albus. Is that it?"

"Well….unless Sirius wishes to ask you a few questions…." He turned around but Sirius shook his head.

"No Albus. Regulus is my brother. I am sorry that you had to go through that mate but….I had to be sure."

"I understand Sirius. Do you think that maybe we could we can start again?"

Sirius walked over to his brother who stood up and studied him closely.

"Yes. Of course we can. Come here." They both smiled as they embraced each other.

Well what did we think? I hope you liked it!! Talk to you later.