Disclaimer: See chapter
One
Chapter 2: His Visit
~*~*~*~*~*~ Flashback~*~*~*~*~*
Dear Sirius, July
2, 1995
Hi, how are you doing? Has Harry written to you? Are you ok¼do you need a place to stay¼You can stay here at my house¼My mum and dad went on holiday, But they told me my friends
are more then welcome to stay even while they are away. They’re great like
that. Anyhow you’re probably wondering why I’m writing to you. I wanted to ask
you how to become an Animagi¼As you and Professor Lupin and Harry’s
dad were able to can you suggest some books I might read¼See the thing is I don’t want anyone beside my best friends
to know what I’m doing. I think it would be a good idea to be able to do that
because Harry’s going to need all the help he can get, but I know he wouldn’t
think to ask you. So anyway if you can right me back or come here that would be
wonderful. Be careful Sirius.
Sincerely,
Hermione Clara Granger
The sun was hot and burned the skin of his bare back as he sank
the shovel into the soft dirt. The heat wave of last summer had come to return,
but the hose pipe ban was not in effect. He pulled the dirt up and dumped it
into a pile to his left. He turned around and grabbed the small clump of Zebra
Grass and placed it in the hole that he had made. He lifted the loose dirt and
set it around the roots recovering them. He put three piles around the plant
before packing it down taking the hose he watered it thoroughly. Knowing he had
to does this twice a day for the next 2 weeks if it were survive the heat. He
stepped back and looked at the progress, taking a handkerchief from his back
pocket and wiping his brow and eyes. Harry looked at the back garden he had
designed. He thought if he couldn’t make it as an Auror he would make and excellent
landscaper. After years of being forced to do this menial labor he was quiet
proud of what he accomplished. The Autumn Joy wouldn’t start to bloom till the
end of August just before he left. The Wigulia was
still blooming as were the Hydrangea and Peonies. The Japanese Blood Grass,
Japanese maple and Yellow marigolds made a striking combination. He knew it
looked good as he had worked on it over the past three days trying to find just
the right combinations shrubs, grasses and perennials. The back door open and
his aunt came out a tray in one hand and smile on her face. Over the past
several weeks He had noticed a change in his Aunt the rude remarks, flying
pans, and disgusted looks were no longer sent his way, instead they were
replaced with a look of pain or sadness of the deepest hopelessness. The yells
and scream vanished and a tall slender woman with a calm demeanor took her
place, the style of clothes looks and personal habits had changed to. Her
wardrobe consist of t-shirts with pockets to carry her pack of cigarettes and
lighter and blue jean cutoff shorts her hair was longer but usually in a pony
tail. She smiled warmly as she set the tray down on the patio table and took a
seat.
“Come eat Harry before you pass out. It looks amazing, I’ve never
seen the peonies or roses bloom such a deep shade of red¼Lily use to bring home
magical plants that where just amazing¼One year I think my 16th
birthday she sent be blue and violet roses and she charmed them to bloom year
round. When she passed away, I burnt them. Since she made them for me I felt
they belonged with her¼.You asked me last year if I was in contact with wizards
the answer is no. Albus Dumbledore has written to me every month since your
first year. That attack finally woke me from the dangers you had been in had I
known what you were going through, I would never have treated you the way that
I have over the past several years. You saved his life. You risked expulsion
from school, because of what you did, You could have lost your wand and been
punished severely all for my son. I don’t think I could thank you enough¼We
have never done anything for you, But I’ll try and I hope one day you can
forgive me. So I was thinking if you want to get out of here but to still be
safe I figure I’ll just go with you. So do you want to do that? I have sort of
a early birthday present for you. Sound good to you?” She asked as she took a bite of one of the
ham and cheese on rye she had made.
“Are you feeling alright?” he asked carefully looking into her
eyes. She smiled her eyes clear and unclouded.
“No, I’m not under a spell. If that’s what your wondering. I just
want my old life back . So you want to go?” she asked as she lit another
cigarette.
“Sure, when do you want to go?” he asked as he grinned.
“How fast can you pack?” she asked with a grin before leaning
over and giving him a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
~*~*~*~*~*
20 minutes later¼.
“Ready” she asked as she held onto her bag in one hand a book in
the other.
“Yes, have you done this before?” he asked as he took hold of the
book and held his trunk by one handle and Hedwig’s empty cage was held in the
hand of the book that was actually a portkey to Dumbledore’s place.
“Yes, for the Quidditch World Cup about 25 years ago, lasted 3
months, Lily had to go back to school, but I got to stay. I was finished with
school and just taking a break before collage. It was awesome. Anyway ok 3¼2¼1¼
YYYYYYAAAAAAAHHHHHHOOOOOO.” Petunia
yelled as the jerk came and they began to spin. Within seconds they landed with
a thud landing in a dog pile on a soft green lawn. He looked up to hear
laughter and looked around at his surroundings. He stood up and pulled his
hysterical with laughter Aunt Petunia up off the ground.
“Gosh what a rush, makes sky diving look like kids play¼Oh I
was hoping for a favor if that’s ok¼Can I possibly take a spin on your Firebolt¼It
looks awesome¼I
promise I’ll be real careful. Oh ya and no more
Petunia...Nia I like that better, that’s what everyone use to call me¼So
please call me the same.” Nia said all this quickly then took a deep breath
before smiling at the others. Albus
Dumbledore, Remus Lupin, Nymphardora Tonks, and Molly Weasley stood there.
“Good afternoon, have a nice trip I’ll visit next fall.” Remus
said with a grin.
“Hello, Harry dear how are you?” Said Molly Weasley as she
reached out to him and gave him a big hug.
“Hello, Nia Happy to see you back to normal.” said Remus as he
gave his Aunt a hug.
“Thanks Remmie, It’s like waking up from a 16 year nightmare¼happy
to be back.”
“Wotcher, Harry¼Nia, It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.” said Tonks as
she shook both their hands.
“Harry, Nia, Its nice too see you both again please come in.”
said Professor Dumbledore opened a door to very familiar house. Harry walked
down the steps and followed the professor in the back door that led to the
kitchen of 12 Grimmauld Place. The other following him, Tonks took Hedwig’s
cage and Remus took a handle of trunk. Nia carried her own small case. They set
there things down by the door to up stairs and all took a seat. Molly bustling
around with tea and crumpets, Remus helping her and everyone else took a seat
at the long wooden table. Nia looked around the large kitchen in amazement.
“Harry I have to ask before we do anything else, have you looked
at your copy of Sirius’s will?” asked Remus as he took a seat.
“No, why is there something wrong?” he asked in a concerned
voice.
“Not wrong, just a huge shock that everyone is still trying to
piece together¼So
were hoping for some help with this But you’re going to have to set aside your
feelings because this will hurt¼Alright¼can you handle it?”
“Yes, I’ll be ok” Harry said as Remus handed him an envelope. He
flipped it over and broke the seal and pulled out several sheets of parchment.
He unfold them and began reading, the first couple of pages were just legal
jargon that didn’t matter to him. The last page read as this:
The last will and
testament of Sirius Ryan Black
I, Sirius Ryan Black,
Do here by of sound mind and body leave the following to My godson Harry James
Potter the following Assets and Properties: The property located at 12
Grimmauld place, London and 100,000 galleons to be deposited into his vault at
the time of my death. To my best friend Remus Lupin, I leave the lump sum of
50,000 galleons to be deposited to his vault at the time of my death. To Arthur
and Molly Weasley, The property at 34275 Walter Rd, Marble Hill Park and the
sum of 50,000 galleons to be deposited into their vault at the time of my death
lastly I leave the following to my Wife Hermione Clara Granger-Black the following: The properties at 7453 August
Lane, Paris, France, the property of 98562 Allendale Court, Oak Hill Park and
the Apartment at 4376 Yarrow St. #402,
Avon on the lake¼the remaining sum of 500,000 galleons will be in our
Vaults in Gringott’s banks in London and France.
Signed by Sirius
Ryan Black on January 2nd
1996
Witnessed by Jonathan
Albert Timmons
Harry read and reread to be sure it was right¼The
first thought being is how he didn’t know anything of this. He knew about them
writing to one another because of Hermione’s idea on wanting to become an
Animagi, but obviously didn’t know the other half. He was feeling quiet shocked
but not anger. He realized that even though he would miss Sirius he realized
his grief couldn’t compare to hers.
“She’s been writing to me¼But I didn’t know this,
and yes she told me she’d be back tomorrow too and that she had some important
news to tell me¼I
guess this was the news¼I knew they wrote to one another but not much else.”
“Ok, good we hoped she’d be in contact with someone else too¼We
are already looking for her¼As it’s of the utmost importance we find her¼There’s
a lot going on here and this needs to be sorted out straight away.” Albus said
in his usual calm voice.
“Is there anything I can do to help? You don’t think Voldemort or
any death eater have her do you?” asked Harry in an alarmed voice.
“No, Voldemort doesn’t have her Severus can confirm that, but as
we said there’s even more going on then imaginable. There are other things we
need to discuss with you¼Like would it be possible to still have this place be
Headquarters for the Order¼We’re making exceptions in memberships now and would
like for you, Ron, Ginny and anyone you think could help us to join. Secondly
as of late¼You,
Hermione, Ginny, Ron and Draco Malfroy will not be going back to Hogwarts. You
6 will need to go to another school¼One that specializes for your unique gifts and talents.
Lastly we need to know what you want done with your family. Nia did you want
your husband and Son here as well and is that ok with you Harry?” Remus asked
quietly.
“Yes, why us, and yes that’s fine, Where is this new school?” he
asked calmly as he took a sip from his tea. Nia asked too
“No on Vernon he can stay with his bitch of a sister, Dudley’s
fine and Draco Malfroy, is he related to Lucius Malfroy?” she asked as she
looked at Remus.
“First Harry, Ireland, and because all 6 of you are
Celestial...You know what that is right Harry. It makes sense to send you to
school that can train you more thoroughly then Hogwarts could and yes Nia
that’s his son and might I ask what your sister told you about him?” said Remus
as he looked at her with cool expression.
“None of your business, Remmie, It doesn’t matter.” She said as
she looked down with a smirk.
“What am I missing?” Harry asked as he looked at Nia and Remus.
“Nothing old news, oh by the way your Aunt is a witch, She was
head girl too, Ravenclaw like your mother and best chaser too boot¼Still
holds the record for most goals in a single game.” Remus said snotty voice.
“I figured as much but thanks for confirming it, are Dudley and
Uncle Vernon Wizards as well?”
“Dudley yes, but Vernon wouldn’t let him go to Hogwarts, and He’s
a Squib, serves the son of a bitch right, for as shitty as he is, but as I am
still his wife at least until next week, I should try to be understanding.” Nia
said in a sarcastic voice. Harry laughed the first real laugh in months as did
every one else.
“Ok I hate to sober everyone but we have business, Nia I’m
assuming you plan on returning to work at the Ministry?” asked Dumbledore kindly.
“Already done, start tomorrow, I’m an Unspeakable if you wanted
to know Harry so if you need to reach me you know where I am alright dear Oh Ya
is this place warded? Dudley will need some training and Harry as well?”
“Yes, all still in place.” said Remus with a warm smile.
“Good, Harry Did you want to live here or anywhere else, I have
two other house my parents left me and I believe 2 other from your dads family
whom I need to contact¼and I’m sorry for everything¼When your mom was little
she had Cancer, I spent 4 years watching my baby sister go in and out of muggle
hospitals till the day they found a bone barrow match, and I promised after she
got better. I’d never let anybody harm her and I failed¼I wanted to blame you¼She
told me about the Prophecy¼I both loved and hated you and when she died I just
couldn’t help but let my grief turn to hate I wanted see you suffer, because
you took her away¼I
convinced myself I was right¼That you didn’t deserve to live, while Lily lay 6 ft
under. That attack finally woke me up. I don’t expect your Love, Trust or
Forgiveness, but I hope someday we can be friends. You truly are an amazing
Wizard Harry and I know if anyone can defeat Voldemort you can. So I leave it
up to you.” She said as she closed her eyes to keep the tears from escaping.
“Here for now, and I don’t hate you¼I think in the past couple
of weeks, I felt I finally got to know you and I like this Aunt¼She
really kewl and can take my Firebolt anytime she likes as long as you tell me
about that Quidditch Cup you mentioned earlier... It was Ireland vs. Scotland¼I
read about that game. I can see why my mom hated you¼you were in it weren’t you¼” He
asked with a grin.
“Ya, I really was aloud to stay because I was on the team¼I
signed on my 16th birthday¼they can sign you that
young and Dumbledore was kind enough to let me stay, but that victory was worth
it¼
I made MVP too and I was only a reserve too¼So it was awesome¼They
let me keep the cup It’s still in my Vault. I bring it here tomorrow, but I
think now we should finish with the other plans. So how about he put our thing
in our rooms, then I’ll go get Dudley and what time is the meeting?” Nia asked
looking at Dumbledore.
“9:00, but tea will be at 7:00 so I suggest you be back by then
if you want to eat. Harry If you want to go to take your things to your room
and look around to see what you want changed, The rest of the Weasley’s will be
here shortly to help¼So
if that’s all I suggest we get started.” said Albus as he stood up as did
everyone else. They walked over to the
door and up the steps to the first level of the house. Remus took Nia’s bag and
Tonks helped Harry with his trunk. Professor Dumbledore said his goodbyes and
left by way of the front door as did Molly Weasley, hugging Harry and his Aunt
and telling them she’ll be back in an hour with Ron and Ginny. Harry saw the
changes that were already done, all the old paintings had been moved Even Mrs.
Black. All the house elves heads were
gone as were the other dark object that had decorated the house. The place was
clean the furniture looked polished and the rugs, floors and carpets looked nice
as well and Harry looked at Remus whom answered his silent question
“Gone, after his betrayal he was¼discharged post haste¼and
painfully so or so I was told¼Never trusted him in the first place. As for everything
else, Members still have been coming over to clean up¼in case of your arrival.
Sirius left me a key¼Do
you mind if I still keep it?” Remus asked as he looked at Harry before glancing
briefly at Nia. Harry smiled realization dawning.
“Of course you can keep it¼that’s fine¼Aunt
Nia Pick any room you like. I’ll just take the old room I had. Remus you’re
still staying here right¼you’re more then welcome to stay¼this place is large
enough. I’m going to meditate now, so I’ll be back downstairs in an hour¼If
you excuse me.” Harry said as he pushed the trunk into the room and closed the
door behind him. He stretched for a few minutes then took a seat on the thick
new carpet on the floor, back against to the wall he closed his eyes and took
several deep breaths before counting backwards to clear his mind¼ and
Troubled soul¼.
Nickelback - How You
Remind Me
Never made it as a wise
man
I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealin'
Tired of livin' like a blind man
I'm sick inside without a sense of
feelin'
And this is how you remind me
This is how you remind me
Of
what I really am
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I'm mistaken
For handing you a heart worth breakin'
I've been wrong, I've been down
To the bottom of every bottle
Despite words in my head
Scream "Are we having fun yet?"
Yet?, Yet?, Yet?, no no
It's not like you didn't know that
I said I love you and I swear I still do
It
must have been so bad
'Cause living with me must have damn near
killed you
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I'm mistaken
For handing you a heart worth breakin'
I've been wrong, I've been down
To the bottom of every bottle
Despite words in my head
Scream "Are we having fun yet?"
Yet?, Yet?, Yet?, no no
Never made it as a wise man
I couldn't cut it as a poor man stealing
And this is how you remind me
This is how you remind me
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
This is how you remind me
Of what I really am
It's not like you to say sorry
I was waiting on a different story
This time I'm mistaken
For handing you a heart worth breakin'
I've been wrong, I've been down
To the bottom of every bottle
Despite words in my head
Scream "Are we having fun yet?"
Yet?, Yet?, Yet?, no no
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