“I survived, which is really the important thing.” “You were raised by non-magicals?” Terese asks, sounding a bit aghast. My aunt and uncle didn’t approve of magic at all.” “Normally, I don’t have the opportunity to do much of that over the summer. “Yes, Lionel said that you had a rigorous study regimen this summer,” Terese comments. “Harry will have the opportunity to use the defense skills he’s been practicing all summer.” “No, just a lot of hard work,” Sirius admits. “Then there is no comfort for you in that place.” He ties to put it delicately, and sees Diana’s nod. My parents were not considered light wizards.” “I’m not sure what I’m going to find, to be honest. “This was your childhood home?” Diana asks. Lionel seems a bit disappointed to hear that they plan on going to London at some point soon in order to clear out Grimmauld Place. Conversation centers on the upcoming school year, and their plans for the rest of the summer.
Not that it really matters at the moment.ĭiana has put together an impressive meal, a roast leg of lamb with all the trimmings. There’s no way of knowing for sure, since Sirius knows only the identities of the champions. Terese looks very much like her brother, and is old enough that Sirius thinks it’s possible she’ll be with the Beauxbatons contingent for the Triwizard Tournament. Denis, the father, is a tall, dark-skinned man with a warm smile and bright eyes that he clearly passed down to his son. Once inside, Lionel shows them around and then introduces them to his parents and older sister, Terese. “Hello, Harry, Sirius, Monsieur Lupin,” Lionel says cheerfully.
The Deschamps’ flat is just a short walk away, and they’re welcomed in immediately by Lionel. Remus emerges from the bathroom, also looking quite presentable in dark trousers and dark blue shirt. “There, not too bad, if I say so myself.” The spell brings some semblance of order to Harry’s hair, but it’s always going to be just a bit impossible. “I used to do this for your dad on occasion.” “Oh, ye of little faith,” Sirius says fondly. “I think the hair is impossible,” Harry says wryly. There are a few wrinkles from traveling, but those are smoothed away with a flick of Sirius’ wand. Sirius gives Harry a once-over, pleased with his smart slacks and green, collared shirt. Sirius isn’t sure how formal this dinner will be, but he thinks it’s better to be a little more dressed up, rather than dressed down. They have enough time after Quidditch for them all to get cleaned up and into nicer clothing. Part the Third: In Which Horcruxes Appear But that doesn’t mean they aren’t all a little bit broken, and it doesn’t mean the world won’t try to break them anew. Sirius has cleared his name, and taken back his place in the wizarding world. Summary: It’s 1994, and Sirius has Remus and Harry. If you haven’t read My Sun Sets to Rise, I hope the prologue gets you caught up. Just roll with it, okay? Especially since JKR never took the time to explain how the government worked. Warnings: Brief mention of consensual sexual contact between minors, but nothing graphic.Īuthor Notes: I will admit that I’m playing a bit fast and loose with the timeline, as well as using fanon that doesn’t exist in the books. Relationship(s): Sirius Black/Remus Lupin Genre: Action Adventure, Drama, Established Relationship, Family, Romance, Time Travel