Each of the three men sat there for a few minutes. They had tried to start with the first child of fate but neither could believe that he would be a part of the prophecy.

The second one they couldn't figure out.
But the third sounded like it was about Harry.

"Third will be the one with the painful connection to the evil one."

"I think that it is your godson, Black. He is the only one with that kind of connection. Potter told Albus about the dreams and visions and the pain which he receives."

"I think you are right, Severus. But who could be the first mate? The prophecy says "the older faire light and dark one who is an unacknowledged fighter for the light". That should mean that there is another spy in Voldemorts ranks... and that he is older than Harry."Remus concluded.

The only other spy of which Sev knew was Lucius Malfoy. But surely it couldn't be... Potter and Lucius? And then there is the third mate...

Sirius read out loud the indication of the other mate.

"The other will be the past of the evil one once that is healed of all darkness" OK we concluded that Harry was the one with the connection to the current evil... then that means his third mate will be... Oh Lord, no!
Harry's mate will be Tom Riddle!!!"

Sirius jumped up and paced through the room. In the process he let out a series of curses.

Remus had come to the same solution regarding the second mate. But he also saw the positive aspect.

"Siri sit sown! You didn't pay attention to the whole sentence. Voldemort will be defeated with this prophecy. I think that the power of the joining will take the evil away from him and that he will be Tom again and not the monster we are fighting!"

Moony's logic caught up with Siris' angry head and he sat down again.

Severus looked a bit shocked himself. He couldn't believe that this was the way to defeat the evil in the wizarding world. It seemed to easy once they found the members of the new group.

"For the fourth child we could ask Poppy to examine the students and look after the marks "The sword shaped mark on the upper thigh and the mark of pain on the chest will make this one recognizable" and don't forget the scars on the body and soul. The one mate is easy to recognize if we are right that Potters is Lucius than that one is Draco "The mates shall be the little faire one who hides behind masks". But the other should also be a Slytherin "The dark one whose mind is the greatest strength. Both will be out of the house of cunning and planning". But I think we should ask Draco about his relationship with Mr. Zabini. They were always friends and I think there might be more..."

Sirius interrupted him with a question.

"Why do you know so much about the Malfoys and Draco in particular?"

"Lucius is my best friend since we went to school. In the past it was tense but since we know that we are both spies our friendship is more relaxed. As for Draco... I am his godfather."

"Oh, I didn't know that. Sorry that I interrupted you."

With that Sirius sat back and didn't see the surprised looks in neither Remus nor Severus eyes for being nice.

"I think we should inform Albus of our suggestions. Then we should go to Poppy about the examination. Finally we should go and visit this Hellmouth."

The two Gryffindors agreed with that and stood up.

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As they arrived at the headmasters office Poppy was there and so was Minerva.
Severus began to recall all the information the three of them had.

Albus looked relieved that the men had gotten so far with the prophecy. But he was determined to make them see the first child and his mates.

"Good work all of you! But what about the first and second part?"

"The first part is very difficult and for the second... we would like to go to the hellmouth to see if we can discover anything."

"That would be a good idea, my boys! Think about the first part though... I think it is the easiest of the whole prophecy. You just don't want to see it or don't believe it. "First will be the one whom was done wrong for the past decade with the name given by the stars." that would be Sirius. "The mates shall be the one with the connection to evil, who gives his live and freedom," is Severus. "the other shall be a creature called dark but with a gentle heart and powerful love " that is Remus. I am sorry but we don't have time for the uncertainties you might have.
You three belong together. All of you deserve happiness and will find it in each other. The prophecy is necessary to overcome the bad times and gain a new start. You are part of it and now if you will excuse me I have to work. I will see you when you come back from America. The Hellmouth is in Sunnydale, California."

The three men were to stunned to react at first.

All their dreams seemed to come true but they couldn't believe it.

They were in love and predestined to be together.

As they moved to go out the headmaster addressed them again.

"I am sorry to have shocked you so much. But I couldn't watch any longer how you three danced around each other. That was the reason why I assigned you to this task. I wanted to see how you would react. But you were in denial. And this prophecy is important. I saw the looks between you during your school days and now you can be together! You will be happy once the ritual is done and the others have joined the group. Trust me! Now I think you have something to talk about."

"As for the fourth child "This ones powers are yet not awakened but will be once the bonding is done. The sword shaped mark on the upper tigh and the mark of pain on the chest will make this one recognizable. Also he has got scars on body and soul" we will find him and protect him from whatever hurts him so bad that he is to frightened to come to us for help. I will see you when you are back from you trip!"

With that the three left.

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In silence the three made it back to the dungeons.

As they walked in Sirius couldn't take it any more.

"Is...is it true...we belong together?" he asked hesitantly.

"It seems so. What did he mean when he said he saw the looks in school?" Remus was not any less shocked.

"I think he talked about the fact that I watched you two every chance I had." Severus was a bit more convinced. It was after all the headmaster who had told them that. And he trusted Albus with his life and heart.

"You watched us? But why?" Remus was the first to recover from this confession.

"Because even than I knew that I loved you two. I would always watch you and you would always make fun of me because I had none other than Lucius. We couldn't belong to your group, we are Slytherins!" Sev finished a bit desperate.

"You wanted to be a part of our group? We thought you would reveal all our secrets to the school. That was why we were so nasty." finished Remus.

"But that is not all...I was in love with you two back then. I couldn't process the thought to be in love with men. Remus was my friend and you were my enemy, all was clearly defined. I wouldn't risk your friendship, Moony!
I thought if somebody found out you would hate me and think that I am disgusting! And Severus I couldn't risk to tell you either. I thought you would laugh and tell everyone! Then I almost killed you...I thought this was the way to hide my feelings and proof to myself I didn't love you! But then after I sent you there I understood what I had almost done and Moony began to hate me also...I am sorry...so sorry!!! Please forgive me..." Sirius couldn't continue he was sobbing so hard he couldn't even stand and so he sank down to the floor.

Remus and Severus rushed to him and put their arms around him

"Shh... Sirius calm down. Everything is all right now. I forgive you. I love you." Severus tried to calm the distressed man down.

He really had forgiven him. Now he could remember the looks Lucius told him about. And he could confess the feeling that were dormant for such a long time.

Sev looked into Remus eyes. There were things the man had to say and some things he needed to hear.

"I love you, Remus." With that he kissed the man.

Then he lay his hands on Sirius face and turned his face to him. The man had calmed down a bit but tears were still running down his face.

"Did you hear me, Sirius? I love you and I forgive you. But you must also forgive me. I really thought that you had betrayed Potter and Lily." Now he looked a bit uncomfortable but he looked him steady in the eyes.

Sirius tries to process the things he had heard. He was forgiven?...and loved?
Severus was asking for his forgiveness.
There was only one way to answer that. And so he kissed him.

It was the first time he kissed a man but it was so gentle and full of love that he almost lost himself. Then he remembered Moony who held him from behind.

"Remus, I love you." He said after he released Severus lips. With that he turned around and kissed Remus.

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Remus was stunned. Both men had kissed him and told him that they loved him.

Despite his condition.

"But I am a werewolf..." he couldn't continue because both men embraced him and held him tightly.
"That doesn't matter, Remus! You are my friend and I love you. You are who you are!"

"He is right, Remus. You shoudn't listen to people who want to put you in a category! They don't know anything. They don't know you! We love you!"

Both Sirius and Severus tried to convince the sad man.

Slowly the trust creeped back into Remus eyes and as he sniffed the air he couldn't smell the odor of a lie on them.

`They really don't care that I am a werewolf!"

To say he was happy would be an understatement. Remus felt for the first time love directed at him.

And he loved them back. He loved them unlimited.

"I love you! Both!" With that he first kissed Siri and then Sev.

tbc

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