Author's Note: Alright, the reference was a bit obscure, so I'm not too surprised that no one got it. But the movie "An American Werewolf in London" was released on August 21, 1981. Sirius seems like the kind of little shit that would tease Remus about it.

PS- To HRH-JAC, thanks for staying on the long journey, and for your kind words. James Potter will be the next chapter.

[Sirius Black]

Friday, October 16, 1981

Hey little man, how's it going? I hope that when you're reading this you're doing great, so I'll just assume that you are, since I have no way of knowing.

Things are so-so around here, right now. I've been... worried about Remus. We haven't seen him very often, and he's been distant. I know that Dumbledore's got him working a lot of jobs for the Order, but this is more. It's unsettling. I'm not sure I can really tr-

I shouldn't talk too much about that, especially to you. There's no reason to burden you with my thoughts. This isn't a diary, as much as I like to tease I think we all get a bit caught up in it, though. But I'm here to talk about you, not me.

And you've been doing great, bloody great. I think you may be the only thing that's keeping James and Lily sane right now. James is still pissed at Dumbledore for 'borrowing' his invisibility cloak. As if e don't know it's because he doesn't want James sneaking out. I guess it's for a good reason, but I don't like dealing with an antsy James.

And it's even worse for Lily. She has to live with him. Like I said, you're keeping them both sane.

Oh, and another thing you've been doing? Biting. Yep, that's right little fella, and I've got the photos to prove it. All saved up to show all your girlfriends, yeah? Don't worry, I'm just kidding, Harry. I'll only do that if you get on my bad side.

But Sirius-ly, Black-mail. Get it, Harry?

Of course you do. I'm sure I've used that joke about once every week. I've taught you well in the ways of joking, I'm sure.

Lily's been singing to you, hopes it will improve your vocabulary. Unfortunately, Lily is not very good at singing. And James is too much of a love-sick fool to tell her. And I value my bits too much to ever tell her. So I'll just pray that she grows out of this.

I also don't want to get on Lily's nerves, especially now. Everyone's been on edge lately.

Things have been getting worse for your parents. I don't want to worry you, but your safety is in danger. Even more so than before. Your parents too.

I can't tell you much, because even in this book, it's not safe for me to write it down. But James has a plan, one that would be able to keep all three of you safe, much more safe than the current protections on your house.

I was a bit worried, but I think we have a really good plan worked out. It's going to be okay, Harry. Everything's gonna be fine.

I love you.

Your favorite godfather,
Sirius.

Author's Note: My offer still stands, as long as you get it to me before Halloween. And I will be ending this story on Halloween. For, well, obvious reasons.