A/N: I DO NOT own the Harry Potter series. That honour belongs to J.K. Rowling. I only own the plot and original characters. Some of the characters will be OOC (Nice Dursleys [Wizard (and not Obese) Dudley]), Free Sirius, non-Supremacist Malfoys, Lestranges, and most of the death-eater families, Good Voldemort).

Pompous Circumstance

"Annabeth Jane Black!"

As Annie walked across the podium at Bath Spa University, no one cheered louder than her proud father, Sirius Black. Decked in his three-piece suit and hair pulled back, the thirty-three-year-old was more than proud to see his daughter graduate from university. This was something most wizardkind his age never accomplished, and now his daughter was attending Hogwarts in the Fall with a university degree? Eat crow, everyone!

Seated next to him was Gemma, who was sporting a blue strapless dress that flowed to her knees and brown clogs, and she was taking pictures her baby girl while tearing up happily. Not only does Annie have a Bachelor's degree at thirteen, but she also has a blooming career as a fashion designer and owns the clothing store in Diagon Alley which is also thriving.

"Harry James Potter!"

Sirius cheered louder than ever as his godson walked across the stage, as did Dudley who was sitting across from him with Vernon and Petunia. Sirius was equally proud of Harry, especially his successful career as an artist. With that in mind, Sirius believes that if Harry and Annie could make it at university, then they would flourish at Hogwarts. Hell, they may want another career path like aurors, healers, or even curse breakers, so attending school will be good for them.

Later that Evening – Privet Drive

Sirius, Gemma, and the Dursleys decided to celebrate the kids' graduation at together since Sirius is Harry's godson, and Harry and Annie grew up together. He would've invited the rest of the girls over, but Snape said that they should have a private celebration since everyone was meeting at Dahlia's in a matter of days. Katelyn and Chloe cooked the food, so no one had to worry about that. The main dish was Tikka Masala with pita, banana pudding, and treacle tarts.

"I can't believe Katelyn and Chloe cooked for us," Annie chuckled as she served herself some curry. "That was really sweet of them."

"Snape felt that Aunt and Unc deserved a break also," Harry got his helping. "But I think we should clean up afterwards!"

"Good idea! It's the least we can do!"

Sertori Mansion

Katelyn and Mia were in the kitchen making lunch, while Chloe and Jane were in the garden with Carly. Snape and Haley were at the Lestrange's having tea with Bellatrix and Rodolphus.

"I can't believe we're having another sibling," laughed Mia as she was finishing up the curry. "Or that you made homemade naan!"

"Well, dad and Jane were together for two years," Kate was stirring the rice. "It was bound to happen!"

"I guess, but I wonder if dad knows he's starting a harem. Mom, Jane, and if she was still alive, it'd be Chloe's mum. All hail King Snape!"

"Actually, he'd be considered a Sultan in some countries," Kate had just finished cooking the rice. "And we'd be included in the harem also."

Mia just laughed, "Yeah, you're right," she set the curry to simmer. "Especially since he's sleeping with us!"

"And that you're his daughters," Jane added, walking in with Carly in her arms. "Harems are also homes to female servants, pre-pubescent kids, mothers, and eunuchs."

Suddenly, there was a woosh coming from the fireplace followed by footsteps. Recognising the shadowy stocky figure, Katelyn placed her hands on her hips just as he entered the room.

"Justin Brandt," the brunette rolled her eyes. "What brings you here?"

The twenty-year-old playfully shook his head. "Oh come on, sexy!" he laughed, pulling Kate into a hug. "I came to see my baby!"

"Didn't Sev say you're not allowed to come here without notifying forty-eight hours ahead?" Jane was sitting at the table playing with Carly. "Or without supervision?"

"Well, you're here aren't you, gorgeous?" his grey eyes steeled into her browns with a smile.

"Flirt with my girlfriend again, and you will regret it."

Everyone turned to see Snape and Haley enter the fray and walking towards a Carly wielding Jane.

"Jane," Snape planted a kiss on her forehead before grabbing the baby. "Go upstairs and take a nap."

Knowing better than to argue with the man in black, the twenty-year-old just nodded and retired to her room without a word. Severus then turned to the stocky man, who held out his hands to take the bundle from him when Chloe rushed in carrying a bouquet of white and pink lilies.

"I thought these would be perfect for the table," she made a beeline for the table and placed the lilies in the vase. "and save Katelyn from going out and picking some."

When she saw Justin carrying their daughter, Chloe immediately rushed over to him with a hug.

"So, what brings you here?" she asked, smiling at their giggling bundle.

Sitting at the table, Justin sat his daughter on his lap and played with her while making cute baby noises. Snape then sat across from him with, crossing his arms, while Chloe sat next to her baby daddy.

"Dinner's ready," Katelyn chirped, giving parents the puppy dog pout. "Let's eat!"

Not wanting to disappoint their youngest child, the pair nodded and elected to wait to talk with Justin until after dinner.

Malfoy Manor

As the sun brightened the grounds encircling the mansion, Lucius and Narcissa were talking with Andi in the sitting room whilst Becky and Draco were in the latter's room hanging out with Jenna and K.C. on the bed.

"So K.C.," Jenna was relaxed in his lap. "Did you think about attending university when you were with Becky and them?"

He took a deep breath at that question, "I was reading the books the others had," he moved her to where she was straddling him. "and the school let me sit in on a few classes despite my being a boy!"

"Maybe I should sign for the Muggle/Magical programme. I could go to a university that specialises in Music."

"It wasn't all fun and games, Jenna. If you get a scholarship there, you have to maintain a certain average to keep it. It's one of the reasons I decided against it. Ensuring a high enough grade at Hogwarts to move onto NEWTs is stressful enough, but to attend classes for three or four years whilst independently studying for wizarding exams in order to stay in the programme."

Becky nodded in agreement, "It's stressful, but one way to beat it is to take the exams before the start of the school year," she placed her head on her brother's lap. "Hell, Kate's group and I already completed our third-year finals a week before Ara's wedding. The rest of my group finished their OWLs and NEWTs at thirteen."

"I still don't see the point in it," groaned Draco as he stroked his sister's hair. "In the wizarding world, all one has to do is earn high enough marks required for the desired career they wish to pursue and go through training or complete a mastery."

"So, little brother, "she smiled, playing with his hands. "Do you know what you want to be yet?"

"No idea, but I know I won't need to attend university to get it."

Sertori Mansion

When lunch was over, Chloe and Justin were in the living room with Carly whilst Kate and Mia were in the former's bedroom talking with Paige, who arrived just after we ate. The trio were sitting on the bed listening to Fame on Fire.

"You wouldn't believe how excited I am about Dahlia's party for us," Paige squealed, kicking her feet in the air. "And the younger ones tending to us? Awesome!"

Mia just laughed while raising an eyebrow, "The younger ones tending to you?"

"She means that the younger protegees serve us while we celebrate," Katelyn added. "Of course, it's mostly cooking and decorating the mead hall. Also, some entertainment, but they celebrate along with us."

"So, you tended to Chloe's group?"

Paige, propping up on her elbow, nodded, "We woke up at the crack of dawn to start," she smiled while shaking her head. "Kate cooked them breakfast. Harry ran the baths and prepped the showers. Annie had their clothes picked out, while yours truly spent days choreographing and teaching the rest the dance routine to perform. We all got together to do the video of their training and accomplishments, though."

"One question," the blonde sat up laughing. "Who ate the heart in our sister's group?"

Kate was about to answer when her door swung open and Chloe entered carrying Carly, "It was Becky," her eyes were puffy and red. "She ate the heart, but unlike our sister, the heart was from an Acromantula."

Seeing the tears streaming down her face, Katelyn immediately took Carly from her and gave her sister her piercing look.

"Justin wants to give up his rights!" she choked.

All three of their jaws dropped upon hearing this. "Why would he give up his rights to Carly?" they all shouted.

"Because he's a coward and unworthy of being her father!"

The girls turned to see Jane coming in and joining the gang on the bed, glaring at the floor with gritted teeth before turning to Chloe. "My dad abandoned my sister and I before she was born to marry another woman," she let out a sigh. "He wanted nothing to do with Rayanne or me."

This caused Katelyn to nuzzle her niece and gently rock her. She was well aware of Jane's past since freshman year of Wellesley. Hell, they were roommates, so of course stories would be exchanged.

"Chlo," the twenty-year-old sighed. "He comes in all lovey-dovey, sexually harasses your little sister, acts all sickly sweet to you while playing with Carly for a little bit before saying he wants to terminate his parental rights because he's marrying another girl who's pregnant?"

"And the fact the only time he comes around is when he wants sex," added Kate, who had just put Carly to sleep. "That's the only time he spends with Carly."

Paige also chimed in, "And he only plays with her to make her sleep before getting you in bed," she placed her hand on the ravenette's shoulders with a sad smile. "You just couldn't see that."

Chloe couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh as she felt the tears streaming down her face. Her hands trembled as she started to cry about her past.

From the ages of three to five, she was known as the fatherless child for only having her mom and living with her grandmother. Parents kept their kids away as if she was the plague because of this, which in turn caused her peers to tease and bully her, from pulling her hair to beating her up at the neighbourhood playground. This led Chloe to want Carly to have her father involved in her life. She didn't care if Justin married her; she just didn't want her daughter to experience the suffering she was forced to endure until she was taken by Dahlia.

"All those years of being without a father," she choked on her cries. "The crying myself to sleep because of the teasing and being pulled out of preschool because the staff did nothing to stop it no matter how many time mom and I complained! I just wanted to spare my daughter from the same outcome!"

Jane's face softened upon hearing that, "We know this, Chloe," she pulled the ravenette into her arms. "and that's not a bad thing. But Carly deserves a father who wants to be there for her. Forcing Justin to stay in her life would affect her in a bad way, causing her to feel unwanted and unwelcome by him. Do you really want that to happen?"

Shaking her head, the oldest Snape sister got up and collected her baby from her youngest sister, smiling at the sleeping bundle nestled in her arms. "I want her to be happy and healthy. To know that she's wanted and loved, like my mom and grandma did."

"And she will!"

All of them turned their heads towards the door to see Severus coming in, donning a serious expression on his face. Standing face-to-face with his seventeen-year-old daughter, the dour man placed his hands on her shoulders and thumbed the last of her tears off her face.

"Chloe," he locked eyes with hers. "he is no longer to set foot in this house or anywhere near this family, that includes Carly. He wants to terminate his rights, then he can accept the consequences."

Chloe just nodded before returning her attention to Carly, "He doesn't matter anymore," she looked at her with a smile before kissing her forehead.

Grimmauld Place

Waking up in the middle of the night, the black-haired animagus quietly slipped out of his bed, dislodging himself from a still sleeping Gemma without waking her. He then wrapped his robe around his tattoo clad body and headed downstairs to get a drink.

We're not getting together and we're still fucking like rabbits, he thought as he grabbed a Coke from the ice box before sitting at the table.

"Harry turns thirteen in a few days," he sighed to himself. "and it's the first birthday he's had with his family in eight years."

"And what does that make me? I'm his god sister!"

Jumping from his seat, the grey-eyed man's spine shook seeing his daughter standing in the doorway, hands on her hips and a raised eyebrow.

"Annie," he took a deep breath to calm himself. "what I meant was…"

"And Kate and Becky?" she continued, rolling her eyes as she sat across from him. "They're related to us, and Harry's like a brother to us. So, he's been with family for his past eight birthdays."

The Marauder just rolled his eyes at her comment, "Not me!" he let out a pout. "So, I have to throw him a big birthday extravaganza to make up for mine and the Dursleys' not being able to share in the celebration."

Her eyes widened at that, "An extravaganza?"

"I have to borrow Cissy and Bella's house elves and possibly Annabeth's," he was holding his chin. "and possibly some caterers to serve the food and drinks. I'll also have to get some entertainment."

That's when Annie took Sirius' hand. "Let me help," she sang, a smile on her face. "I've helped plan birthday parties and other special occasions for years, and you're going to bust a vein arranging this by yourself."

Sirius smiled upon hearing that, "Good!" he rose from his chair and planted a kiss on her cheek before yawning. "I'm going back to bed. Good night!"

"Good night!"

Left alone in the kitchen, Annie checked the time on her phone before making a call.

"Hey, Kate! Help me plan Harry's party?"

A/N: Graduation and a dad turned deadbeat! I was getting sick of Justin and wanted him out, so I wrote him out. Now, who's ready for a birthday party, and should I invite Remus? Decisions, decisions…