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Chapter 13: Birthday Surprises

Everyone had gone home the morning after the Quidditch games. Harry was so tired after over exerting himself that he had slept until late that afternoon. By the time he woke up, Harry was the only one in the house besides Sirius.

The rest of the week passed mostly the same way, except Remus came over a couple of times and had lunch with them.

On Friday, Harry woke up bright and early. He woke Sirius up loudly and even though Sirius wanted to wring his neck, he hugged him.

"Happy late Birthday, Harry."

"Thanks, Siri, I can't wait to see everyone. What time are we going over again?"

Sirius laughed and replied, "Not until one, Harry, so how about some breakfast?"

Harry nodded and followed Sirius to the kitchen. They had a quick breakfast and Harry went upstairs to get ready to go to Mrs. Weasley's.

"Hey, Harry," James said from the photo.

"Yeah, dad," Harry replied as he walked over.

"I just wanted to say two things. One, happy late birthday, I know you're beyond exiting to be ten and next year, I know you'll love Hogwarts."

"Thanks, dad," Harry responded.

"Next, I want you to know that I love you more than anything, son and your mother did and does too. You were my whole world and I'm sure you're still hers."

Harry nodded and started blinking the tears from his eyes.

"Now, I expect Dumbledore gave you my traveling cloak." Harry nodded and Jame continued, "And you found my invisibility cloak?"

"Yeah, dad, I always carry it in my back pocket."

"Good, it's always great to prepared and since you don't have a wand yet, running is safer than staying to fight a losing battle." Harry nodded and James said, "As a birthday present from me and your mom, go into the trunk and go to the library. In there, find the book that stands out the most to you and you'll find your present."

Harry nodded enthusiastically and was getting ready to do it when Sirius called upstairs.

"You ready, pup?"

"Almost, Siri," Harry replied.

James went silent and Harry finished getting ready. He put his dad's cloak in his back pocket and walked downstairs. He'd go through and find his present from his parents later.

"Alright, Daddy, let's go."

Sirius smiled and picked him up. He walked them over to the floo and tossed some powder in.

"The Burrow!" Sirius called as they disappeared into the green flames.

When Harry reopened his eyes, they were at the Weasley's.

Mrs. Weasley saw them first and smiled.

"Hello there, guys, and a happy late birthday to you, Harry."

Harry blushed and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Weasley."

"Arthur is at work, but he said he'd try to make it back for your birthday dinner." Harry nodded and Mrs. Weasley asked, "So who all is coming, Sirius?"

"Gabriella should be here soon with Daphne and Astoria. Umm, Xenophilius is going to bring his daughter, Luna, by and I believe Amelia is bringing Susan. Also, Dumbledore and Minny said that they might come by. Remus said he would come if he was available, but only if Dumbledore didn't have a job for him."

"Okay and Ginny invited her friend's, for her part of the birthday dinner, Neville, he's a friend of hers and Luna's that can't wait to meet Harry."

Harry nodded and went outside to find Ginny and Ron.

They were no where to be found, so Harry went for a walk. He found himself walking towards the meadow again and didnt' fight it.

When he got there, he sat down. He sighed.

The one thing he wanted the most for his birthday, he couldn't have. His mum wasn't there and that was the only thing he wanted. He wanted her to hug him and smile at him and tell him how proud she was of him, but that couldn't happen.

He felt his anger spike, but calmed it down. Only the trees rustled and Harry felt even more angry.

"Don't do it, Harry," someone behind him said. Dumbledore walked over to him and said, "Harry, some things in this world are not meant to be tempered with."

"I know, sir, I was just angry and sometimes when I get too angry or feel something too strongly, I end up doing things I don't mean to do," Harry explained.

Dumbledore nodded thoughtfully and said, "Harry, I know you want her here and I know you miss her, but right now, you need to focus on you. You need to be happy and live your life at the fullest so that she can be happy and proud of you."

"I know that, sir, but I just want my mum, is that so wrong?" he asked, but felt his own tears sting his eyes.

"No, it isn't wrong, Harry, but your mum is in a state right now that no one can help her out of, if your father is right that is. The only way to help your mum right now, Harry, is to be the happy boy I saw when you hugged Sirius."

Harry nodded and wiped away the tears that had slipped from his eyes.

"I'm sorry, sir, I just wish my mum could be here. I want that more than anything."

Dumbledore smiled at the small boy sadly and said, "I know, Harry, but right now, your mum is safe, wherever she is, and you are too. That's what matters."

Harry nodded and Dumbledore led him back to the where the party was getting ready to start. Harry soon forgot all about that conversation as he was whisked away by everyone greeting him and talking to him.

Minny hugged him and wished him a happy birthday. He was introduced to Susan by Amelia and Xenophilius, or Xeno as he liked to be called, introduced him to his daughter Luna.

Luna was nice, but a little crazy. She said things that Harry didn't understand and confused him a lot. Susan was really nice, but every time he talked to her, she blushed.

Neville and his grandmother, Augusta, came by and introduced themselves.

Also, a nice surprise for the Weasley's, Bill, the eldest son, came home from Egypt to surprise his family and see his brothers off in next few weeks.

Mrs. Weasley introduced Harry to him and Bill bent down in front of him.

"Hi, my name is Harry Potter," Harry said quietly. He wasn't used to talking so much and his voice was starting to get a little hoarse.

Bill held out his hand and said, "Bill Weasley, Harry, it's a pleasure to meet and I just want to thank you for the sacrifice your parents made and you have made to make the wizarding world safe." He stood up and left Harry standing there confused as ever.

Harry tried to avoid Bill after that because he scared him a little. Ginny stayed really close to Bill though and Harry couldn't figure out why. He figured it was because he was the oldest and she was the youngest that they had a special friendship.

Harry walked around a little more until Mrs. Weasley called everyone to the tables for dinner.

Harry sat down and Ginny and Ron sat next to him with Bill next to Ginny and Fred and George in the two seats next to Ron. Sirius sat with Gabby and Daphne and Astoria sat next to them. Luna sat on the other side of her dad who was sitting next to Mr. Weasley at the head of the table. Mrs. Weasley was on the other side and Remus, who had just barely made it, sat next to Sirius and Mrs. Weasley and Dumbledore sat with Minny at the other end of the table. In between them, Charlie, Neville, Augusta, Amelia, and Susan.

Harry smiled at everyone, but looked down quickly because everyone had started staring at him.

"Okay, for dinner, there is mash potatoes, steak, chicken and dumplings, green beans, green peas, and corn. Dig in."

The food appeared and Harry was glad. Everyone ate and after, the food disappeared. Mrs. Weasley waved her wand and a cake appeared. It was big and had a forest on it. It had deer and other animals that Harry didn't recognize in it. Ginny's cake was just as big, but it had a different forest scene that had a lot more flowers. Harry could see that the flower that seemed to be in it the most seemed to be yellow lilies.

"Wow, thank you, Mrs. Weasley," Harry said.

"Yeah, thank you, Mum," Ginny said in awe. This had to be one of the best birthday cakes she'd ever gotten.

Mrs. Weasley smiled and Mr. Weasley lit the candles with his wand.

Harry and Ginny looked at each other and closed their eyes to make their wishes.

Harry wished for a mom to love him as much as his did until he could have her back.

Ginny wished that her and Harry would be friends forever.

When they opened their eyes, they both had a look of peace on their faces.

Harry smiled at Sirius and Sirius winked at him.

Gabriella smiled at the both of them and Mrs. Weasley cleared her throat.

"Okay, everyone, let's have a show hands that want a piece of Ginny's cake, which her favorite, red velvet, and who wants a piece of Harry's, which is marble."

Almost half the table wanted Ginny's and the other half wanted Harry's so Mrs. Weasley cut the cake, while Mr. Weasley levitated the pieces to whoever asked for them.

Once cake was finished, everyone gather out in the grass to open presents.

Harry's and Ginny's were separated, but they sat next to each other to open them.

"Okay, we'll give each, the birthday boy and the birthday girl, one present at a time. They have to read the card out loud and hold up the present, so either Sirius or I can take a picture," Mrs. Weasley said loudly so everyone could hear her.

Everyone nodded and made a two separate piles. After the piles were made, everyone sat down on blankets that had been spread out to watch Harry and Ginny open their presents.

Harry let Ginny open her first present first and waited.

"Okay, this one is from Bill," she said as she opened the card. "Dearest Gin-Gin, I found this ankle bracelet while I was working in Egypt. The symbol is called the Eye of Horus. It is said to bring protection and good health to those who wear it. Happy Birthday, love Bill." Ginny took out the bracelet and smiled. "Thank you, Bill." She ran over and hugged him quickly before returning to her seat.

Harry opened his first present, which was from Ron. "Okay, this one's from Ron. Harry, happy birthday and I hope you like this book. I think it'll help you understand Quidditch a lot better." Harry opened the box to find a book called 'Quidditch through the Ages.' "Thanks, Ron."

"No problem, mate," Ron grinned. "Maybe we can go over to your house later and try out some of the tricks."

"Definitely, if that's okay, Siri?"

"Of course, Harry, if fact, everyone can come. We'll make a big birthday match out of it."

Everyone cheered, but Mrs. Weasley handed Ginny her next present so they could get back on track.

"Okay, this one is from Ron too. Dear Ginny, I found this while I was out at Diagon Alley with Harry. I hope you like it." Ginny opened the box to find a new pair of shoes. "Thanks, Ron, my old ones had holes in the soles."

"No problem, Ginny," Ron said.

"This one is from Remus. Harry, this is a wizard's photo that I had left over from when your dad, mom, Siri, and I were at Hogwarts. I hope you like it." Harry opened his present to find an old photo in a frame. It was his dad with Siri and Remus. His dad was watching his mom as she studied over by the lake. Harry smiled and put the picture aside. He hugged Remus and sat back down.

"This one is from Charlie," Ginny said. "Dear Ginny, I know how much you like wildlife and how you've always wished you had a camera. So, here's your first wizard's camera. I hope you like it. Love, Charlie." Ginny squealed as she opened the box and pulled out the camera. She put it back and hugged Charlie. She sat back down as Harry picked up his next present.

"Okay, this is from Charlie too. Harry, I didn't know what you liked so I got you the same thing I bought Ginny. I hope you like it. Charlie." Harry opened the box to pull out his first camera. He put it back and said, "Thank you, Charlie."

"You're welcome, Harry."

Ginny grabbed her next present and said, "This is from Neville and his grandmother. Ginny, this is a book on herbs and flowers I though you'd like. Neville." She took out the book and smiled. "Thanks, Neville."

Neville blushed and hid his face, but murmured a quiet "You're welcome."

"This is from Gabriella, Daphne, Astoria. Harry, we know you are new to Quidditch, but even so, we know you'll love this present. Gabby, Daphne, and Astoria." Harry opened the box to find a broom tending kit. "Thank you, I love it."

Ginny picked up her next present and said, "This is from Fred and George. Okay, before I open this, Fred, George, is whatever in this box going to hurt or make me regret opening it in anyway?"

"Of course not, little sister. How could think that of us?" Fred said, while George pretended to look offended.

Ginny laughed and said. "Ginny, this is for your ninth birthday. We know we play pranks and jokes, but we only do it because we love you. This is for special occasions and only to be used with caution. Love, Gred and Forge." Ginny opened the box cautiously to find two small pieces of candy. "What's this?"

"We'll explain later, little sister." Gred said.

Ginny looked suspicious, but set the present aside.

Harry picked up his present and said, "This is from Uncle Siri. Dear Harry, this is something I found when we went separate ways in Diagon Alley. I know that you'll love it and hope that they help you once you start Hogwarts. Love, Sirius." Harry opened up the present to find a pair of gloves and boots.

"They're dragon hide," Sirius said. "Virtually indestructible and blocks most spells and hexes."

"Thanks, Siri," Harry said as he set the gloves aside, but put the boots on. They were a dark green and were really comfortable on the inside.

"This one is from Luna and her dad. Ginny, this is a book that we'll need our first year of Hogwarts, but I thought you might like to read it now as it is very interesting. Luna." Ginny opened it to find a copy of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. "Thanks, Luna."

Luna smiled, but stared aimlessly around like she was searching for something.

"Okay, this is from Fred and George. I'm a little scared, guys. Please, tell me this isn't going to blow up or anything when I open it."

"God, you are just as bad as our dear sister, Harry. No, it isn't going to blow up. It is just something we thought you might like."

Harry opened the box cautiously and saw a thing that he didn't recognize.

"What is it?" Harry asked as he pulled out.

"It's called a decoy detonator, Harry and we figured since you're smaller and run faster you might be safer having a distraction," Fred said.

"Yeah, we'll even teach you how to use it," George said.

Harry nodded and put the thing gently back in the box.

Ginny picked up her next present and said, "This is from Sirius. Ginny, you remind me a lot of Lily with your fiery temper and red hair. I thought you might like this seeing as you also like the same flower that Lily did. Sirius. P.S. The boy picked it out. I was just told to give it to you."

Ginny opened the box to find a necklace with a yellow lily on it that was made of something that looked like gold.

Ginny looked at Sirius and then looked at Harry. She ran over and hugged Sirius. She ran over and stood in front of Harry for a minute before she hugged him.

"Thank you, Harry," she whispered.

"You're welcome, Ginny," he whispered back.

She let go and sat back down. She set the present aside and Harry picked up his next one.

"Okay, this is from Mr. and Mrs. Weasley." Harry opened the present and found a couple of new outfits. "Thanks, Mrs. Weasley and Mr. Weasley. I was starting to run out of a couple outfits."

"No problem, Harry."

Harry set the clothes aside and Ginny opened her next present.

"This one is from Professor Dumbledore," she said a little shocked. It was a book of spell grade one. "Thank you," Ginny said.

"It is fine, Ginny, I find I have more and more copies of it every year. Think of it as an early start to your book collection for your first year of Hogwarts."

Ginny nodded and set the book aside.

Harry opened his next present and said, "This is from Minny." He opened it and found a basic transfiguration book. "Wow, thanks, Minny."

"You're welcome, Harry. I just don't want to hear from Sirius or Remus that you've been stealing their wands to do magic."

"Yes, Minny."

She smiled and Ginny picked up her next present.

"This is from Mum and Dad." She opened it and saw a new sundress. "Wow, thanks, I haven't had a new dress since two years ago."

"You're welcome, Ginny," they said and she set it aside.

Harry opened his second to last present and said. "This one is from Susan and Amelia." He saw it was something along the lines of robes. "Thank you."

"They're dress robes, Harry. If I remember, Sirius, like I do, then you'll need them for when he decides to host parties for Christmas and New Years. Also, those are hemmed up so they'll fit you, but you can take the hem out when you start to grow some more."

Harry nodded and set them aside.

Ginny opened her last present and said, "This last one is from Susan and Amelia too." She held it up and saw a beautiful dress. It was emerald green and Ginny was amazed. "Thank you."

"No problem, Ginny. I made it when I had some spare time from work. The same applies to that dress like Harry's robes. You can remove the hem when you get taller."

Ginny nodded and set it aside.

Harry opened his last present and said, "This one is from Professor Dumbledore." He held it up and saw it was a book. It was the same one Ginny had gotten and he smiled. "Thank you."

Dumbledore smiled at him and Harry made a mental note to check the book. He knew Dumbledore and if he had given him anything for his birthday, he doubt it was just a book.

"Well, now that the presents are finished, whoever is coming to birthday Quidditch match meet at the floo and we'll all go through in pairs," Sirius called and everyone dispersed.

Nearly everyone, except Professor Dumbledore and Neville and his grandmother were coming.

Sirius led everyone to the floo in the Weasley's kitchen. Sirius and Remus went through first to make sure everyone made it there safely and then, everyone followed in pairs. Harry and Ginny went second to last and Mr. Weasley and Mrs. Weasley followed after them after a wave of their wands to lock the doors in the house.

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Chapter 14: More Surprises and Birthday Quidditch

When Ginny and Harry landed on the other side, they both knew Mr. and Mrs. Weasley would be following, so they stepped out of the living to figure out where everyone went.

They went through the kitchen and dining room, but no one was there.

After a brief hesitation, they walked outside to find everyone on the Quidditch Pitch.

Ginny pulled Harry back for a second and handed him a box.

"That's my present from me to you," Ginny whispered. "Thank you for the wonderful birthday, Harry, this is the best one I've ever had."

Harry smiled at her, but blushed at the same time as he opened the box. It was thick chain necklace and at the end, there was a pendent and room for more. The pendent already on there was a snitch.

"Thanks, Ginny, it's amazing," he said as he put it on. Ginny had put her necklace on too and Harry said, "Yours is the same. You can put more pendents on it, but that one can do something special."

"What?"

"If you press it in and you're in trouble or you just need some alone time, it'll take you to the meadow."

"Wow, thank you, Harry," Ginny whispered.

"It wasn't me. Uncle Siri thought about it too. I'm sure if I asked him, he could make my snitch do the same."

Ginny smiled and hugged him.

"You are the best friend ever, Harry."

Harry hugged her back, but let go so they could walk down to the pitch.

They walked outside to the pitch and everyone screamed, "SURPRISE!"

The pitch was covered in streamers and balloons and in the middle of the pitch, written on the grass in big letters, was HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY AND GINNY.

Harry smiled and Ginny was blushing, while trying to hide her face.

Sirius took out his wand and murmured a spell. When he took his wand away, his voice was a lot louder.

"Okay, for the first ever Potter and Weasley birthday party, we are going to have a Quidditch match. Potter's team versus Weasley's team. Whoever wins gets to choose a prize of their choice. It can be anything within reason. Now, everyone that is playing stand on one half of the pitch. The rest of you are reffing."

Everyone nodded and moved around.

Soon, there were fourteen people on one side of the pitch, including Ginny and Harry, and seven people on the other side.

"Okay, now, we have enough brooms for everyone unless anyone wants their own," Sirius continued in his magnified voice.

Harry went and grabbed his and another Nimbus for Ginny. Ron grabbed his and Sirius grabbed his.

Remus went in to broom shed and pulled out a broom that looked like a Nimbus. He smiled and winked at Harry.

"I'll take my broom," George said.

"Me too," said Fred.

Mr. and Mrs. Weasley smiled like they were expecting this and said, "Accio Fred and George's brooms."

They appeared a few minutes later and Fred and George took them with quick 'thank you's' to their parents.

Bill called his and Charlie's brooms. Xeno called Luna's broom to her and his so he could ref in the sky.

Mr. and Mrs. Weasley decided to ref from the ground, while Andromeda called hers and Tonks's brooms. Minny also decided to ref on the ground.

Susan and Amelia also called their brooms and Daphne and Gabriella borrowed some brooms, while Sirius called for Astoria's.

After everyone had a broom or decided where they were reffing, Harry and Ginny stood next to each other while everyone who was playing lined up.

"Ladies first," Harry said.

Ginny smiled and said, "Bill."

"Sirius," Harry said.

"Luna," Ginny decided.

"Ron."

"Daphne."

"Astoria," Harry said.

"Susan."

"Moony," Harry said.

"Gabby."

"Okay, this is where we stop this draw," Fred said.

"We only play together," George said.

"Which means, one of you gets Charlie and the beautiful Tonks, and the other gets us," Fred continued.

Harry looked at Ginny and nodded for her to pick.

"Fred and George."

"I'll take Charlie and Tonks then," he said with a smile.

"Okay," Sirius said. "Let's get this match started. Teams will have fifteen minutes to come up with a name and coordinate."

Everyone nodded and split up with Harry's team on the left and Ginny's on the right.

"Okay," Harry said. "I'm the best at seeking at least that what Uncle Siri keeps telling me. Siri, you'll be a beater and so will you, Moony. Charlie, Tonks, and Astoria, you guys are chasers. Ron, I'm trusting you because I've watched you play keeper when it's me, you, Siri, and Ginny, think you're up to it?"

"Of course, Harry, I'll try my hardest," Ron said, sincerely.

"So what's our team name, Harry?" Sirius asked in his normal voice.

"Oh, that's easy. We are the Gryffindor's, isn't that right, Siri? Just like mum and dad."

Sirius smiled at him with tears in his eyes and nodded.

"Just like Prongs and Lily, pup."

Harry smiled and Ginny walked over.

"We're ready when you are," she said.

"So are we."

We walked over to Xeno, who had decided to commentate.

"We are the Gryffindor's," Harry said. "I'm the captain."

"We are the Ravenclaw's," Ginny said.

Xeno nodded and we walked back to our respective sides.

Andromeda walked into the middle of the field with the chest full of equipment. She handed a bat to each of the beaters and handed Harry his new gloves.

"Captains, shake hands," she said.

Harry stepped forward and shook Ginny's hand.

"Good luck, Gin," he said.

"Good luck, Harry."

We stepped back to our teams and Andromeda released the bludgers. Next, she released the snitch. Harry followed it with his eyes, but it disappeared.

"Okay, everyone, mount your brooms. Keepers, head to your post, beaters and seekers in the sky. Chasers, hover above and we'll start the game."

Everyone moved to where they needed to be and the chasers on Harry's side, Charlie, Tonks, and Astoria and Ginny's side, Daphne, Gabby, and Ginny.

Harry watched from above as his team took to the sky.

"On my count, one, two, three," Andromeda threw the quaffle into the air and the game began.

Astoria caught the quaffle first and Harry had to grin. Astoria, unlike her sister, was amazing on a broom. She carried the quaffle under and over the other players and passed it to Charlie. Charlie passed it to Tonks and Tonks passed it back to Astoria, who was near the goal and took the shot. It went through the third hoop.

Harry cheered along with the rest of his team.

Bill took the quaffle and threw it to Ginny. Ginny took it most of the way down the field and passed it to Daphne, but when Daphne tried to pass it back to Ginny, Astoria intercepted it and made a goal.

This continued for a while until Ginny's team was up by ten and neither Harry or Luna could find the snitch.

The game went on for about an hour after dark, which the outside light for the pitch came on, and the game was almost tied with Harry's team having 230 and Ginny's having 220.

With a spurt of good luck, Harry caught a glimpse of the snitch and took off with Luna following. Harry caught it and everyone landed. Andromeda caught all the balls and put them away and Sirius gathered everyone.

"Okay, as it is Harry's and Ginny's birthday, and this place is very lonely, anyone that wishes to stay the night because they are too tired to apparate or floo is welcome."

Mr. and Mrs. Weasley let their kids stay, except for Fred, George, Charlie, Bill, and Percy and they flooed home. Minny stayed and so did Moony. Luna stayed, but her dad went home. Neville and Susan stayed. Amelia left with Augusta and Gabby stayed along with Daphne and Astoria.

Sirius led everyone that didn't have a room or didn't know where the rooms were and let everyone have their pick. Daphne and Astoria had a room already. Harry wasn't tired and Sirius could tell.

Ginny and Ron took the room next to Harry's like they always did and Harry sat in there talking to them while Sirius gave people rooms.

"Alright, guys, Harry lights out."

Harry grinned and went back to his room.

He looked at his dad's picture and remembered what he had said about the trunk. He opened it and climbed in. He went to the library that he'd come to love and looked for the book that stuck out the most. It was a book he recognized and was called, 'Vampires of the 21st Century.' He pulled it out and the shelf moved to reveal a room. It had a desk with several papers on it, but Harry didn't think anything of it.

He searched through the desk and found what his dad had been talking about. It was the lily that his mum had picked that had her wedding ring in it. He smiled and took it with when he left. He closed the shelf and went back up to his room.

He changed into his night clothes and set the lily next to his dad's picture.

"Thanks, dad, it's the best present ever."

James smiled and a tear fell from his eye in the picture.

Harry fell asleep.

Sirius had finished giving everyone rooms, careful not to mix the boys and girls, and went to his room.

"Gabby," he said when he saw her.

"Hey, Siri," she said and walked toward him. She hugged him and whispered, "That was an amazing thing you did for Harry and Ginny."

He smiled and said, "We had the same thing."

She lifted her pants leg to reveal an ankle bracelet.

"You still wear it?" he asked in shock. She nodded and Sirius lifted his shirt sleeve to reveal an armband.

She smiled and kissed him. Sirius kissed her back, but headed James's warning. He pulled away and pushed a strand of hair out of her face.

She leaned into his hand and sighed.

"I love you, Sirius."

"I love you too, Gabby, I always have and I always will."

She smiled and was about to kiss him again, but the door opened.

"Sirius," Ginny said.

Sirius pulled away from Gabby and bent down in front of her.

"Yes, Ginny."

"Sirius, someone's here. I don't know who he is, but Harry, Ron, and I were walking upstairs and we heard a little boy crying. We didn't know what to do."

Sirius was shocked. No one knew how to get into this house, which meant...

"Kreacher."

"Yes, Master Sirius."

"A little boy is upstairs, how did he get there?"

"Master Regulus asked me to bring him here when Master Sirius returned to Potter Manor. He said that Grimmuald Place was no place for a child and Kreacher followed Master Regulus's last order and took care of Master Rigel."

"Rigel," Sirius said. "Regulus had a son?"

"Yes, Master Sirius. He had him before he asked Kreacher to destroy a very evil thing he called a horcrux that was in a locket."

"Where is the locket?"

"In Grimmuald Place, in the drawing room."

"Okay, Kreacher, I would like you to remain here with the house elves. You can be Rigel's personal elf if you feel like it and that way you can follow through with Reggie's order."

"That would be perfect, Master Sirius. Thank you, Master Sirius."

Kreacher popped away and Sirius asked, "Ginny can you lead me to Rigel. I do imagine that he is quite terrified right now."

"Sure, Sirius," she said and led him upstairs. He was in the attic so Ginny carefully led him up there and then left.

Sirius walked over to Rigel and noticed how much he looked like his younger brother.

"Rigel," he said.

Rigel looked up, but didn't say anything.

"Rigel, I'm your Uncle Sirius. Please, come down stairs and we'll talk, okay?"

Rigel nodded and Sirius helped him downstairs.

Sirius carried him after that and helped him sit down in a chair in the kitchen.

"Kreacher," Sirius said.

"Yes, Master Sirius."

"Would you mind getting the other house elves up and whip us up something to eat and some hot chocolate?"

"Of course, Master Sirius."

"Rigel, would you explain to me what happened?"

"I don't know," he croaked.

"Do you know your full name?"

"Rigel Regulus Black-Bones."

"Bones, as in Amelia?"

"Yes, she's my mum, but when she had me, it was an accident and it was after dad had died. She didn't want me because Dad had left her, so when I overheard a conversation when I was about five, I ran away. I never looked back. Kreacher took care of me and kept me safe."

"How old are you?"

"10, I was born in the summer of 1980."

"So was Harry," Sirius murmured.

"Harry?"

"Harry Potter, he's my godson and lives with me because his parents died."

"So he doesn't have anyone either?"

"No and I think you guys would make really good friends."

Rigel nodded and asked, "Uncle Sirius, could I finish eating and go to bed? I haven't slept much since Kreacher brought me here."

"Of course, I'll go upstairs and conjure up an extra bed in Harry's room."

Rigel nodded and Kreacher brought the food.

Sirius went upstairs and woke up Harry.

"Son, I have someone that I want you to meet and after that, I'm going to put another bed in here."

Harry nodded and followed Sirius downstairs.

"Hello, my name's Harry," he said groggily.

"Hi, my name is Rigel."

Harry nodded and Sirius came back down.

"You two can go to bed now. Kreacher will clean this up and we'll talk in the morning after everyone leaves."

"Everyone?"

"Oh, today was Harry and Ginny's combined late birthday parties."

"Oh, when's your birthday?" Rigel asked.

"Mine is July 31st and Ginny's is August 10st."

"Mine is July 30th."

Harry smiled and said, "That means you're the same age as me."

Rigel nodded and Harry continued, "That's awesome now I have someone to hang out with closer to my age. Ron is a couple months older and Ginny's a whole year younger. Susan, Daphne, and Neville are around the same age, but are still immature and Astoria is a year younger too."

"Are they all here?"

"Yeah, but they'll be leaving in the morning and then it's just you, me, and daddy."

"Daddy?"

"Oh, Siri, adopted me and I've called him that since I was little."

Rigel nodded and asked, "Do you think he would do the same for me? I'd like to have a brother."

Harry smiled and said, "So would I."

"Would you, Uncle Sirius?"

"If that's what you want," Sirius said nervously.

"I would really like that," Rigel said with a ghost of a smile on his lips.

"Okay, then," Sirius said, "Now, up to bed, both of you. You guys both have a long day tomorrow and then, the real fun starts."

Harry looked scared and Rigel looked confused.

"No, it's not that bad," Sirius said laughing.

Harry led Rigel up to his room and said, "This is our room. If you don't like the scene I can change it to whatever you want."

"No, I think it's cool."

"Hello, what's your name?" James asked from his picture.

Rigel jumped and Harry said, "Way to scare him, Dad."

"Sorry," James said.

"Hi, my name is Rigel Black."

"Cool, are you Sirius's son or Reggie's?"

"Regulus," Rigel replied.

James nodded and went silent.

"Well, we better get some sleep. My Aunt Minny is here too, but I imagine she'll be gone real early because Hogwarts term starts tomorrow."

Rigel nodded and stood there for a minute.

"Here, you're about the same size I am. You can sleep in a pair of my pajamas tonight and Siri will get you some new clothes tomorrow."

"Thanks, Harry."

"No problem."

Harry climbed into bed and went back to sleep.

Rigel changed and climbed into his new bed. He finally had home and he could be happy.

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Chapter 15: Brothers and Troubles

Harry woke up the next morning and thought all of it was a dream, but when he looked through his room. Rigel was in a bed right next to his.

He shook him awake and said, "Come on, Rigel, it's time for breakfast."

"Food?" Rigel asked groggily.

"Yes, food, now come on. It'll get cold if we wait."

Rigel jumped out of bed at that and they went downstairs together.

Everyone was in the large dining room and food was set from end to end seeing as there were so many people.

"Everyone," Sirius said. "This is Rigel. He's my brothers son and also, mine as he agreed to let me adopt him as I did Harry."

Everyone greeted and introduced themselves, while Harry and Rigel sat down.

After breakfast, everyone left and Sirius sat Harry and Rigel down in the living room.

"Okay, now there have been a couple of things bothering me lately, but I haven't wanted to deal with them while so many people were still coming by," Sirius said. "First, Harry when you were younger, you had a lot of abilities that I've noticed you don't have now. I want to take to see a goblin friend of mine and have them check you. Also, we'll be going to Gringott's to discuss a couple of things with your account manager. Rigel, I want to have you checked out by the goblin healers too. They are far more experienced and I want to see if there is any long term damage from you spending time in Grimmuald Place." Rigel and Harry nodded and Sirius continued. "Now, we also need to get Rigel some new clothes and I also want to get you guys to start jogging with me in the mornings. It's a good way to keep healthy and Madame Pomfrey said it would be a good idea for you, Harry and we'll be starting some lessons on magic and other things like manners and etiquette."

"When are we leaving?" Rigel asked.

"As soon as you guys get dressed we'll head over to Gringott's."

Rigel and Harry went upstairs and Harry lent Rigel a set of clothes to wear over to the bank.

When Harry finished getting dressed, he went downstairs and played with Max for a few minutes. The puppy was getting really big and Harry loved playing with him. Max was really good at catching and listened very well.

Rigel came down to find them and saw the dog.

"Hi, puppy," Rigel said as Max came over to sniff him. He petted him and Max tackled him and started licking his face. "Hey, come on, get off."

"Max, come on that's enough," Harry said and Max climbed off.

"Is that his name?"

"Yeah, he's a german Shepard."

Rigel nodded and asked, "Do you know what kind of things Siri will teach us?"

"No, but I hope they'll be fun. Do you know how to play Quidditch?"

"No, but my dad did and I would really like to learn."

"Maybe when we get back, Daddy will let us play."

Rigel nodded excited and Sirius came down. He was happy to see the two boys getting along and led them outside.

"Okay, we'll be aparating so both of you hold on really tight," Sirius said. Both boys grabbed hold of his arms and held on tight.

They were at Diagon Alley the next moment.

Rigel wobbled and Harry said, "It's easier if you close your eyes."

Rigel nodded and Sirius led them down the road.

"We'll get clothes first and then head to Gringott's."

Both boys nodded and Rigel asked, "Uncle Siri, can you get me a broom? Harry said that he learned how to fly and I know my dad knew how to and I'd really like to learn."

"Sure, we'll get one before we go to Gringott's."

Rigel nodded and they walked into the Madame Malkins. Rigel got formal and casual robes there and after that, he was able to get some normal everyday wear. They headed to Quality Quidditch Supplies and purchased Rigel a Nimbus like Harry's and Sirius's.

After that, they headed on to Gringott's and Harry became nervous. Sirius noticed and said, "Nothing to be nervous about, Harry, I promise I would never let anything hurt you or Rigel."

Harry nodded and Rigel smiled.

They walked in and Sirius led him to the front desk.

"I wish to speak to Ragnok please."

"And what makes you think Ragnok has time to speak to you, Sirius Black?" The goblin asked, but led them to a room in the back.

The goblin knocked and when a voice answered, it opened the door.

"Sir, Sirius Black and friends have come to talk to you."

"Let them in."

Sirius walked in with Harry and Rigel in tow.

"Ragnok," Sirius said with a bow. "It is great to see you in good health and I hope all your business is well."

Ragnok returned the bow and said, "The same to you, Lord Black. What has made you come to visit today with young Mr. Potter too?"

"I came to ask if you could get both of these seen by the goblin healers. I will pay whatever the costs, but both need to be checked on and Harry here need an inheritance test. He will be eleven next year and I will begin teaching him proper etiquette and manners. The same with Rigel."

"I know Mr. Potter, but who is the other boy."

"My name is Rigel Black, sir, my father was Regulus Black and I've been hiding with a house elf since I was five."

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Black."

"I would also like an inheritance test done for Rigel, too, if you don't mind, Ragnok."

"Of course not, Sirius, which would you prefer first?"

"The inheritance test, seeing as we don't know how long the other tests will take."

"Okay, Lord Black."

Ragnok went to get the potions and came back.

"I will need seven drops of blood from each of you to determine the potions outcome."

"Yes, sir," both replied and they were each hand a small knife. They cut the healthy part of there thumbs and let seven drops fall into each potion.

Sirius healed them and they waited.

Harry's was longer than Rigel's, but Ragnok let them read them.

Harry James Potter Inheritance Test

Lordships

Noble and Most Ancient House of Potter

Noble and Most Ancient House of Gryffindor

Noble and Most Ancient House of Ravenclaw

Noble and Most Ancient House of Peverell

Noble and Most Ancient House of Longsword

Vaults

Potter Vault

Gryffindor Vault

Ravenclaw Vault

Peverell Vault

Longsword Vault

Castile Vault

Rivera Vault

Harry looked up from the list in shock.

"How could I be related to two of the founders of Hogwarts?"

"Easily, Harry, Gryffindor on your fathers' side and Ravenclaw on your mothers'."

"How?"

"Your mum was adopted, Harry, she found out a little after starting Hogwarts and it devastated her, but she also found out she was the heir to a couple of things and so are you. Looks like French for Castile and American for Rivera. I've heard of the first one and the second one is old, but not as old as the French one."

Harry nodded and asked, "Am I actually a lord?"

"Yes, Harry, but, Ragnok, who are the Longsword's?"

"An old family, but I forwarn you. Be careful, they are an old vampire family."

Harry nodded and they read Rigel's.

Rigel Regulus Black-Bones

Lordships

Noble and Ancient House of Black

Noble and Ancient House of Slytherin

Noble and Ancient House of Prewett

Vaults

Black Vault

Slytherin Vault

Prewett Vault

Rigel nodded and asked, "Who are the Prewett's?"

"Distant cousins, Fabian and Gideon were brothers to Molly Weasley. They died young and since the vault has not had an heir until now."

Rigel nodded again and Sirius asked, "Can we get a liquid value for each vault and the family crest rings?"

"Yes, but I forwarn you, Lord Black. The Potter crest was lost after James Potter died."

Sirius nodded and Harry looked a little down.

They were both given their rings which formed into one ring.

Harry's fit his hand perfectly and was the Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Peverell, and Longsword all fit into one. The same with Rigel's.

"Now, I expect Sirius to take care of your training and we'll continue down to the healer's quarters."

Sirius nodded and Harry and Rigel followed.

They were put into a room that resembled a hospital room and they sat down to wait.

It wasn't long before a goblin came in.

"Hello, my name is Healer Gornuk." Everyone greeted him and he continued. "I am here to do full and in depth diagnostics tests and treat however they come out, is that correct?"

"Yes, sir," Sirius replied.

"Excuse me, sir, but I've already had a diagnostic test done by Madame Pomfrey at Hogwarts."

"Yes, Mr. Potter, but you did not do a full in depth one like the goblins do. It will tell if any potions or poisons have been given to you and it will tell if anyone has put any spells on you."

Harry nodded and so did Rigel.

"You'll both have to drop seven drops of blood into this potion and we'll wait an hour for the results."

They both nodded and repeated the procedure like they had for the inheritance test.

They waited the hour impatiently and Sirius tried to help, but he only made the boys get more impatient.

Finally, the potions were done and able to tell what was wrong.

Harry's list, like the one for the inheritance test was longer, but Rigel's was pretty long too.

The goblin read off Rigel's first.

"He is suffering from malnutrition, dehydration, as well as residue from being surrounded from many dark artifacts that are listed. Mr. Potter is suffering from several spell blocks that have blocked his ability to have a photographic memory, metamorph, wandless magic, parseltongue abilities except for speech, his natural animagus ability, and his IQ has been blocked and that might explain any grade problems. Also, Mr. Potter are you aware that you have a horcrux stuck in your scar?"

"A what?" Rigel and Harry asked.

"A horcrux, an embodiment of the soul that is created when one commits murder."

"How did this happen?"

"When Voldemort killed my mum and he tried to kill me, it probably was an accident," Harry said absently.

"Can you get it out?"

"Yes, along with take all the blocks off. Also, we will prescribe a list of potions for Mr. Black to take. I forwarn you, after the removal, he will be very tired and will need rest for the next several days. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if it was causing him vision problems and concentration issues."

Sirius nodded and asked, "Can you tell me who put the spells on him?"

"Yes, but please do not get angry in here, it is a very calm workspace," Gornuk asked. Sirius promised and Gornuk replied, "Albus Dumbledore."

Harry was in shock and angry. Sirius was so angry Harry could almost see the fire in his eyes.

"Siri, will you help me learn my abilities and help me and Rigel get up to speed on the things we need to know for Hogwarts?"

"Yes, of course, Harry, and thank you for the distraction," Sirius said as he calmed down slightly. "I'll deal with Albus later."

Harry nodded and asked, "Can we start?"

The goblin nodded and went to get a curse breaker. The curse breaker removed all the spells in an hour, but the removal of the horcrux would take longer. Harry was given a dreamless sleep potion while they did the work. First, they removed the object with the horcrux in it, which happened to be a splinter of wood. Next, they killed the horcrux. After that, they placed a salve on Harry's scar that Sirius was supposed to repeat for the next week for the dark energy to be completely removed. After it was done, they woke Harry up and he groaned.

Sirius carried Harry to Ragnok's office where he had set up a portkey for Potter Manor so they could get Harry home safely. Rigel looked really worried about his new brother and was very careful carrying the medicines.

When they were in the office, Rigel called, "Kreacher."

"Yes, Master Rigel."

"Could you take these medicines back to the Manor? And also make sure that the other house elves have it set up so that Harry and I can take our medicine every morning and night."

"Of course, Master Rigel," Kreacher said and popped away.

Sirius and Rigel grabbed on to the portkey and appeared back in Potter Manor. Sirius carried Harry up to his room and put him in bed. Rigel went to sleep too and Sirius left.

He was so angry and at the same time, really worried.

He walked downstairs to find Ginny and Gabby down there.

"What are you guys doing here?"

"I felt Harry's pain and I was worried. Is he okay?"

"He'll be fine now. The goblins had to do some really strong healing on him, but he'll be fine. He's asleep right now, but if you want, you can come over see him later, Ginny."

Ginny nodded and flooed home.

"And you, Gabby?"

"I thought, I just, nevermind," she said as she walked toward the floo.

"Oh, no, Gabriella, what are you doing here?"

"I felt you were angry, Sirius. I wanted to figure out why."

"Oh," he said. "How did you?"

"Do you really have to ask that, Siri?"

He shook his head no and replied, "I'm mad because the 'great' Albus Dumbledore put spells to block Harry's magic on him and also, Harry's scar was a horcrux. They took it out, but I have the worst feeling that Albus knew."

Gabby nodded and hugged him.

"I'm sorry, Siri. What are you going to do?"

"Help Harry get better and help Rigel and Harry understand what it means to be lords. They'll be very influential next year, especially Harry."

"Why?"

"He's the Lord of Gryffindor and Ravenclaw."

Gabby looked shocked, but nodded.

"Don't tell anyone, he's in shock too and so is Rigel, but I'm going to work my hardest with them and teach them what they should have learned from the beginning."

Gabby nodded and asked, "Sirius?"

"Yes," he said, while he absentmindedly stroked her hair.

"What's going to happen?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, my husband and I aren't together anymore and the full divorce will be finalized tomorrow as it is the first of September. What's going to happen to us?"

He looked into her beautiful blue eyes and knew his choice.

"I love you, Gabriella, and your children have already given me their full blessing. We should have done this when we first became a couple. Be mine forever," he asked as he got down on one knee and held a beautiful gold with two onyx stones surrounding a beautiful sapphire.

"You didn't even need to ask, Siri," she replied as she took the ring and put it on her finger.

She kissed him and knew she had made the right choice.

"I have to go, but I'll be back tomorrow. Daphne and Astoria have decided to live with me and see their father on occasion. They want to live here with us if that's okay with you."

"Of course, Harry, Rigel, and I need all the family we can get."

Gabby smiled and flooed home.

Sirius went upstairs to check on the boys and saw them both awake.

"Congratulations, Daddy," Harry said. "I knew you guys would end up together, but I have a question that I've been meaning to ask since I noticed it."

"Yes, Harry?"

"Daphne and Astoria aren't Gabriella's? They don't look like her, she has blonde hair and they both have dark brown. Daphne also has green eyes, but Astoria has blue, but they don't look like Gabby's blue?"

"Now that you mention it, you're right, Harry. How did you notice this?"

"I started going over things in my head now that I can concentrate better and I noticed a lot of things."

Sirius nodded and said, "Either way, they are your sisters now, Harry, Rigel."

"We know," they both said. "And like you said, dad, the more family we have the better."

Sirius smiled at them and kissed each of their foreheads.

"Now, get back to sleep. We start working tomorrow."

Two identical groans followed and they both went to sleep.

Sirius smiled and left after saying good night to James.

He went to his room and felt like today had been a good day and went to sleep.

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Chapter 16: Fun with Work

Harry and Rigel woke up the next morning and knew that work was about to begin.

They walked downstairs to see Sirius already down there, dressed in casual robes with the Black crest on it.

"Now, what I want you two to do is go back upstairs to your room and put on some casual robes. We have work to do and from now on come down with them on in the morning."

Rigel and Harry both nodded and went back upstairs. When they came back down, they were wearing their casual robes. Harry's had the Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Peverell, Potter, and Longsword crests on it and Rigel's had the Slytherin, Prewett, and Black crest on his.

They walked over to the dining room table and sat down.

"Much better," Sirius said. "Harry, we're going to get my cousin, Tonks to come over here and help you learn your metamorph ability during Christmas break. Also, we'll work on your wandless ability, but your parseltongue ability we are going to have to work through books. Now, both of you are going to learn the wandless ability and the animagus ability. Rigel, Harry might be natural, but you might be too. We won't know until we try. Today, we are going to practice proper eating etiquette, dancing, speech, and walking."

Harry and Rigel nodded and Sirius said, "Now, first thing, when an elder or someone older than you speaks or asks you a question, you always reply 'yes, sir' or 'no, sir', 'yes, ma'am,' or 'no ma'am.' Understood?"

"Yes, sir," they both replied.

"Now, sit up straight, no slouching. A lord never slouches, though your father never learned that one, Harry." Harry grinned and Sirius continued. "Now, you are both right handed, correct?"

"Yes, sir," Harry replied.

"No, sir," Rigel replied. "I'm left handed."

Sirius nodded and said, "That's alright. You'll just do the opposite of what I show Harry, okay?"

"Yes, sir," Rigel answered.

"Now, Harry, take your fork in your left hand and knife in the right. Rigel, do the opposite. Now, we're having eggs, bacon, toast, and pancakes. Something to always remember, cut your food into small portions and then eat. People will have a better attitude toward your eating, just look at your friend, Ron, Harry, he stuffs his face without thinking about how it looks."

Harry nodded and continued eating slowly and so did Rigel. They continued the small talk until Harry and Rigel got the hang of it. Kreacher also brought Rigel and Harry their medicine, which both boys took, but had a hard time not making faces.

After breakfast, Harry and Rigel followed Sirius to a big open room.

"This is the training room where the Potters' taught James all they knew about etiquette, dancing, and magic. This place is blocked by wards that won't let anyone know you are doing magic."

Rigel and Harry nodded and Sirius was about to say something when they heard footsteps.

Sirius walked into the living room and smiled.

"Perfect, good morning, Miss. Greengrass, a pleasure to see you this morning," Sirius greeted Gabriella and kissed her hand with a slight bow.

Gabriella, catching on, replied, "And, a good morning to you too, Lord Black." She curtsied.

"Good morning, Ms. Greengrass. It's a pleasure to see you this morning," Harry repeated to Daphne flawlessly with a slight bow like his dad and kissed her hand.

Daphne curtsied and replied, "Good morning to you, Lord Potter. Always a pleasure to make your acquaintance."

Rigel gave Astoria a slight bow and said, "Good morning, Ms. Greengrass, a pleasure to meet you and greet you this fine morning."

Astoria curtsied like her sister and replied, "The same to you, Lord Prewett."

"Very good, boys," Sirius said. "Now, let's lead these lovely ladies to the training room so we can continue."

Harry and Rigel both held out their arms for Daphne and Astoria as Sirius did the same for Gabriella and led them down the hall to the training room.

They led the ladies to the benches and Sirius stopped them.

"Now, we are going to start the wandless training, after that, we'll break for dinner. Then, we'll come back here and begin the dancing portion and if we still have time before you guys need to go to bed."

Both boys replied with a 'Yes, sir' and Sirius gave them both the first year spell book.

"We'll start with the first spell, which is called flipendo. It's a knockback jinx that will push your opponent backward." Rigel and Harry nodded and Sirius said, "Read over it a bit and in about five minutes we'll give it a try."

Five minutes later, two dummies were set up to give the boys a target.

"Alright, Rigel, give it a go."

Rigel concentrated with his mind and aimed at the target. He threw the charm with his mind, but the target only moved slightly.

"Good try, Rigel, take a minute and we'll let Harry try."

Rigel nodded and Harry did the same. He concentrated his mind and aimed at the target. Once he was ready, he threw his charm. It threw the dummy back so far that it crashed into the wall behind it.

"Good job, Harry, sit down and start reading on the next spell, which should be Aguamenti. Rigel, let's keep going until we get it right," Sirius encouraged.

Rigel nodded and knew that Harry only was able to do it the first time because of his wandless ability.

He concentrated and aimed like last time and threw his charm with more force. The dummy went flying like Harry's and crashed into the wall.

"Good job, bro," Harry congratulated and Rigel smiled. He sat down next to Harry and began reading the next spell.

"Harry, you ready to give it a try?"

"Yes, Sirius." Harry stood up and walked over.

"Okay, I'm going to light this dummy on fire and you have to put it out." Harry nodded and Sirius said, "Incendio."

The dummy was on fire and Harry watched the flames for a minute before concentrating. He focused his mind and sent water shooting out of his hands dousing the fire.

"Good job, Harry, now read up on the spell I did to light it and Rigel, keep reading on the water spell."

Ten minutes later, Harry and Rigel stood up.

Sirius had transfigured four dummies. Harry was to light one on fire, while Rigel doused it, then they were to switch.

Harry lit the first one with his mind and Rigel doused it after two tries. Rigel lit the second one easier than dousing the first one and Harry doused his. They went back and forth until Sirius told them to stop.

"Good job. That's enough for today. We'll also start jogging in the morning so the two of you will increase on your stamina. You guys head upstairs and get changed and showered. We'll meet downstairs in the dining room for dinner. After, we'll have a short dance lesson and then you guys will get some rest."

"Yes, sir," Rigel and Harry replied and walked upstairs. They each took a shower and changed. They walked back downstairs, dressed in their clean casual robes and met Sirius in the dining room. Gabriella, Daphne and Astoria walked in behind them and all the men stood up. Sirius guided Gabriella to her seat and pulled it out for her. Harry and Rigel did the same and then sat back down.

"Perfect," Sirius said.

The food appeared and they were having steak, boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes, and several different vegetables.

Both of the boys ate like Sirius had taught them and once they finished their food, they took their medicine, while trying their hardest not to make a face.

"Okay, are you guys too tired or are you okay to have a lesson?"

"Could we continue the lesson tomorrow?" Rigel asked. "I'm quite exhausted from the day and I would like to get some rest if we're going to begin jogging tomorrow."

"Sure, Rigel, and Harry, get some rest too."

"Yes, sir," Harry replied and followed Rigel upstairs, after bidding Gabriella, Daphne, and Astoria good night.

"So are you guys staying?" Sirius asked.

"If you don't mind, Siri," Gabby replied.

"Of course not," Sirius replied lovingly.

Daphne and Astoria smiled and said, "Aww, finally." They ran upstairs to their room.

Sirius laughed and led Gabby upstairs.

"So this is my room and yours if you wish," Sirius spoke quietly.

She smiled and replied, "I would like nothing more, Sirius."

With the long day, the house was quiet as everyone went to sleep.