DISCLAIMER: HP belongs to JKR. The storyline, all new characters, new character development, new developments are my intellectual property. Glorioux

A/N Thanks to all the kind readers who had shared their thoughts with me. I know they are right. Although my dream is to publish, I also have wanted to share my stories with many who cannot afford to buy books. One of the reasons why I write here. If the readers still show interest by reviewing, discussing etc, I will continue my presence here. I have a beta who is reviewing the next chapters. It will be welcomed.

Severus takes his leave from Sirius

Severus had to leave early; there were urgent things that he needed to do at Howgarts, before his meeting with Albus. He needed to make sure that his memories of these days would stay safely hidden. He promised to come as often as possible while he researched at Hogwarts. Before leaving he stopped by Sirius' room, he knocked and let himself in.

Sirius appeared withdrawn and pale. "How are you today?' Severus asked a bit shy; the previous evening he had realized that his feelings for the beautiful wizard were far from gone.

The sense of betrayal remained, and maybe, it would be there for a while. He was also aware that his love for Lily would never fade, and understood that Maddy wasn't Lily and neither was Sirius. After the Pixie's healing he had a new perspective, fate was giving him back a chance with Sirius, and not only that, but also one with a fantastic witch. He would be an idiot to turn Maddy down. Who knew if this were something that Sirius could live with; Severus certainly hoped that was the case.

"Better, I am sorry that I made a scene yesterday. The Dementors made a number on me. I am no longer sure what is going on inside of me. The Pixies fixed me up but there are still fears and damage."

Severus stood closer to him and shyly stretched his hand to caress Sirius' long locks. He was always in awe at Sirius' beauty. Sirius smiled as he caught the hand, kissed it softly, then held it against his cheek, making Severus' heart expand in his chest.

"We made so many mistakes, didn't we? And now what? I don't want to go back to the old ways. Are we now friends, real friends?" Sirius asked; his smile made Severus drunk with joy.

Severus pulled Sirius' hand, to return his kiss, "Friends, and what do you make out the witch? Maybe we should both try, your problems would be solved. As for me, I am willing." His eyes were pleading, hoping to have struck an accord. He wouldn't allow his heart to be hurt once more. He was still young at 24 and willing to try again, one last time.

Sirius laughed, "It is a deal; though I need to get better. Before anything I must enjoy my godchild, where is he this morning? Where are my pint-size healers, I want to play with my pixies?" He appeared happy and excited to see the children.

Severus turned paler, "You must ask Remus, I need to be on my way," Snape moved the hair out Sirius' face, affectionately. "I have missed you for a long time. Please stay safe." Bending down, he kissed him lightly on the forehead. "Bye love."

When he closed the door behind him, Severus was smiling. His heart beat fast and furious, and he was happy. He wanted to take care of himself and would start by consulting Grant, because he wanted to have his teeth fixed. It was the beginning of a new life. All thanks to the Pixies; The children must be found, he thought.

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Bad News

"REMUS," Sirius yelled at the top of his lungs.

Severus ran towards the Floo, he didn't want to be around when the other shoe dropped. Although, he was sure that Harry would be found, he had no doubt something dark was at play. He was going to ask for emergency leave to take care of personal affairs, but first he wanted to consult the Hogwarts' library. It was the weekend, and he would have time to research.

Remus arrived at Sirius' room; he was rather annoyed. "They have a Muggle system to call from room to room, and a scroll indicating the numbers, no need to scream." He pointed to both, "If you care, I will show you how to use them." Remus wanted everyone in their best behavior, and Sirius with all his refined upbringing, could still manage to be such a brat.

"I still don't have a wand and no means of communicating," he answered ignoring Remus' advice about the house phone. He wanted a wand and would not rest until he would be acknowledged.

"Where are Harry and the Pixies' merry band?"

Remus hesitated, he closed his eyes full of apprehension, "You must stay calm, or I will have to put your under again. Promise to think before you act or talk?" He bit his lips, he was totally ready for a big explosion.

Sirius already appeared ready to bolt and take action. At once, a giant headache struck Remus, it really hurt. He was worried sick and afraid that Elly would somehow blame the disappearance on him, and she would further rethink their relationship. This could not happen; both Moony and he adored the witch. Forget that, she was his, he'd marked her; he was married to her. How could he tell her?

Hmmm, Sirius still had not answered, so Remus opened his hands, questioning him.

"I promise, mostly," Sirius, apparently acquiescing.

Remus' trust was thin, he took out his wand to point at Sirius, "First of all, yes Grant's mother is Grindelwald's daughter; her entire family was decimated at the end of the Muggle war, shortly before the Dark Wizard was killed by Albus. She didn't know about her father's dark side because they, the family, lived a quiet country life. She married a, hmm, neither Muggle nor a wizard, Grant's father." He kept a close eye on Sirius.

"Ok, I follow, they are not Death Eaters, Maddy is not a Death Eater, and she isn't quite a Muggle born, okay. What does it have to do with Harry?" Sirius didn't appear to be well.

"Apparently the children's nurse was drinking while taking care of the children—" Remus stopped at Sirius' hand gesture to stop.

"Are the children well? No, something has happened. Is that why I smell fear and anxiety on you? Tell me they are well and safe. Please do so." Sirius sounded nearly hysterical.

This didn't bode well. "I will kill her; I am a convict, who cares."

"Sirius calm down, please, while the children were napping the nurse was drinking and dozed off. Around the same time, we all felt that something was wrong, by the time we came into the nursery all the children but Evie, the little girl, were gone. One of the dogs went with them; imagine they packed clothes and biscuits." He smiled at the later.

"And where are they?" Sirius asked, already knowing that he would hate the answer. His face was once again pale, while inside he was boiling in anger at Severus' underhandedness. Damn wizard, no wonder that he had been so anxious to bolt.

"We cannot find them. Although they are still within this Manor, it is gigantic. It was built over several centuries; it has hundreds of rooms, closets, wardrobes, crawl spaces, attics, hidden passageways, mothballed areas, you name it. The children are rather small and could easily be hiding. Maybe they were asleep when we called them." Remus was anxious, and Sirius was too smart to be fooled.

Sirius was quiet, "I want to help find them, and it is time Padfoot makes a comeback. I will eat breakfast. Two noses are better than one." He stood up and held on to Remus, they were both worried. Finally, things were looking up for the two Marauders, they even had Lily and James' child, and now this. They gave each other a hug, afraid for their future.

Lestrange's Strange Turn

The Lestrange brothers had been talking; both agree that they owed their lives to Lucius, the Aurors, and really to the Pixies, and how dreadful that they were missing. Rodolphus was concerned of Voldemort's involvement. He knew that he wasn't dead; Bella had told him that much, and she must have been right. Both brothers shivered full of aprehension.

"Rab, I feel so different, I am now convinced that Bella and the Dark Lord used a dark spell on me. When Cissy told me that she loved Lucius, I was enraged. And there was Bella, so beautiful and so available, however, I should had listened to my head; I was still repulsed by her. I still don't understand why I married her. Why did I do it when I alredy knew of their threats against you? I really don't know."

"Brother, no need to say more. The important part is that you are no longer under their influence. It is the best thing. There are stored memories that clearly show that you were under an influence. Furthermore, I didn't want to participate in any of the tortures, but I was tortured myself and forced to do it. Thanks to wherever the little wizards and witch did, we are all better."

"Yes, you are right. What powers do they have? I feel as if I am clean inside, I cannot explain it. I cannot wait to be well. Where are my saviors, we need to reward them well."

"Ah, they are missing and nobody knows where, I hope to be able to help. We don't understand the how, it is the work of magic, hopefully they haven't been found by something evil. By the way, we have an old acquaintance here. Remember Aunt Mathilde's relatives? The little girl who I wanted to marry? The one I fought you for? Do you remember when we vowed?"

Rodolphus laughed and patted Rab's arm, "I do remember mon frère, it was the one time you defied me, a little angry pup. I'd never seen you screaming like that; hmm, wait, you kicked my shins and punched my stomach. Are they here or what?"

"Yes, imagine my surprise, Kelly, that is her name, is the aunt of the little witch. Aunt Mathilde was her great-aunt, not our blood relation, so all is fine. Ah, and a fine beautiful witch she is; I cannot wait for her to meet you and please be fair. You are still married to Bella, but surely we can find a way to undo that tie. I have a theory, we might already be, err, married. We did it by the old altar, I looked at one of their Muggle pics. There was a magic chain around us, no fire flies as they thought. If so you couldn't have married Bella."

"Mon Dieu, you might be right, if so… Bella, could it be? Perhaps I am not married to her…we need to check; so maybe we have a wife, with rights?" They both smiled.

"Is she pretty?" Rodolphus wanted to know.

"Remember Aunt Mathilde? And Jeanie? Well prettier than the two of them." They grinned from ear to ear.

"So glad that you imposed your will, this would be like a good dream. I remember that day. The fathers were furious, they said I had performed the old ritual, and that it was binding. That is what they told me the day I told them about Bella, "we hope that you know what you are doing because you already are married. Better hope that Bella never finds out."'

They looked at each other, laughed, and shook their hands.

"We need to go to breakfast now, hear the news and check on our bride." Rodolphus raised his eyebrows a couple of times, looking rather naughty.

"I hope that we are right, is so, we must have someone helping us." Rabastan said, he believed in the help from beyond the veil.

You do, it is time our families unite again and tears end. It is time to stop the monster who has destroyed so much. The help was Tante Mathilde, her family, and some dear friends. Too bad our presence isn't strong enough, no matter, that is what family and friends are good for.

A/N A couple short chapters coming up, to let you know I'm still here, at least with this story. I will continue those which generate interest, for the mean while. Much love, me.