Hey thank you all so much for the reviews! It was awesome to get so much response so thank you!! Okay well Harry is soon to begin his fourth year at Hogwarts you will be glad to know I hope. Before then though there are a few things that need to happen….a few surprises for his family!! Go on and read if u want to know!! Lol talk to you later.

The last week of the summer holidays went according to plan. Harry awoke every morning with a smile on his face having slept peacefully the whole night through. He and Remus had been working hard at perfecting occlumency. They would practice first thing in the morning and last thing at night before Harry went to bed so that a good night sleep was guaranteed. When he wasn't practicing occlumency, Harry was either doing assignments due in for Snape and McGonagall at the start of term or else practicing his Quiddtich skills with James.

James stood in the middle of the garden holding his broomstick as Harry demonstrated a tactic which his father had just shown him. James threw the toy snitch which he gave Harry for his fourth birthday and Harry tore after it at 200 miles an hour. When he was close enough to reach out and grab it, instead of doing just that, he dived the broom a little, stopped when he was about five inches underneath the snitch, his back was now facing the ground and he reached up and grabbed the snitch, turned back front ways on the broom and headed for ground. James, who was standing below applauding and cheering on his son, liked to call that tactic the element of surprise. He told Harry that he could use this as a diversion during a Quiddtich match. When his opponent seeker would see him tearing after the snitch, they would be obliged too follow him and as Harry would dive, they would mimic this not realizing just how far Harry was going and by the time they would figure out….Harry would have caught the snitch. It was before his fourth year that James learned this from his father too.

Sirius had arrived home from work and caught the last few seconds of Harry's training so he too was impressed by his standards. Harry flew towards them and jumped off just as he was five inches from the ground, landed on his feet and grabbed his broom before it fell. Sirius and James applauded as they walked over to him. Harry grinned at them, bowing in the process.

"Hey you alright Sirius?" He asked with a wide smile.

"I am great thanks Harry. Fair play to ya kid! That performance….what I saw of it was pure magic right to the very end."

"Thanks Sirius." Harry replied as Sirius patted him on the cheek and winked at him.

"Did I do okay dad?" Harry asked. James smiled fondly at his son.

"Harry you did it perfectly. I must admit that I didn't expect you to be able to master that so well in your first go but wow…. Congrats champ!" James said half laughing as he hugged his son lightly.

"Thanks dad. Is it okay if I go over to Ron's now?"

"Yeah go ahead Harry but just make sure that you are home on time for dinner because Remus and Tonks have something that they want to talk to us about."

"Alright dad. See you later." Harry said as he waved to them both.

"See you Harry." James and Sirius called out in unison.

"So how was work Padfoot?" James asked as they walked up to the patio.

"It wasn't too bad Prongs. A little bit hectic but I suppose that is to be expected with the school year about to commence….."

"Hmmm true…." James said pensively as they reached the patio.

"What's the matter James? You seem a little….distant."

"Ah it's nothing Sirius. Do you fancy a beer?"

"Yeah go on so." Sirius replied taking a seat at the picnic table.

"Nice one James." Sirius said with a wink as James returned from his house, setting the two cans on the table, taking a seat opposite him.

"So are you going to tell me what's bothering you then?" Sirius asked after taking a slug from his can. James set his can down on the table having done the same thing and after a few seconds said….

"I was just thinking about how fast the last few years have gone. When we first came here….we were young and trying to adjust to a world without Voldemort…..but now….Harry is one year away from sitting his owls, Arielle is about to start her Hogwarts journey, you and Shari have been married for seven years, raised three amazing kids; one of which is about to start at Hogwarts too. Remus and Tonks have finally gotten it together….how cool is that? James asked smiling fondly. Sirius half laughed and began playing with the faster on his can as he said…

"When you say it like that James….life has been pretty sweet for us mate. However, I can't help but feel that you are holding something back." Sirius replied looking at James directly who looked away for a minute but then returned his attention to his best friend saying….

"I can't keep much from you can I?" Sirius just smirked as he played with the can again.

"Alright…..I was also thinking that we have had a good run. We had a few scares down throughout the years of course but it has been mostly good. I was wondering for how much longer it would last for. The threat of Voldemort returning…."

"Has always been there James!" Sirius said firmly letting go of the can.

"Yes, but Albus was right Sirius. He said that Voldemort himself wouldn't strike before Harry goes to Hogwarts. If he had any intention of returning then he would bide his time and wait until then. In his first year his alias was Quirrel and the philosopher's stone. In his second year he used that diary and the basilisk to get to him and last year….Peter tried it on. Every year he gets that little bit closer Sirius. It's only a matter of time before he finally gets what he wants…Harry. What with all the dreams that he has been having and….."

"Harry hasn't had a dream all week James and we know that he won't again if he keeps on top of his occlumency."

"Well what about the world cup Sirius? The last time the dark mark was seen was about fifteen years ago! Harry needs to be prepared. He needs to know about the prophecy…."

"No James. Come on….you are getting carried away here mate…."

"I don't think so Sirius. You know as well as I do that Voldemort is getting closer than ever. You know that this will be the year that he strikes….hard. Why else do you think Albus wants members of the order around Hogwarts?"

"Alright well when you put it like that…..I can see where you are coming from. However, Lily and Remus have the right to be informed here James. Harry may be your son but he is also Lily's so before you go making rash decisions….I think that you need to consult her first. We all want what is best for Harry mate."

"Yeah….I know…."

"Wotcher fellas!" Tonks yelled. Sirius and James looked to their right and saw a grinning Remus and Tonks standing holding hands looking more in love than ever. Sirius and James stood up, smiling as Sirius asked….."Well…." Tonks chuckled, looked at Remus who nodded. He let go of her hand as she stepped forward a little and said…

"Remus and I are going to have a baby….well actually….we are expecting….twins." She exhaled loudly before laughing and saying…

"Its about to get even crazier around here fellas. Do you think that you can cope?"

"Oh my god Yeah….." James and Sirius said in unison as they ran and hugged Remus and Tonks.

Well what did ye think? Hope ya liked!! Talk 2 u later!!