Harry was in awe as he stood waiting next to Sirius with the rings for his godfather and Hestia. He had seen weddings on the telly of course but never had he been to one or been in one. He was clad in white robes, as were all the groomsmen and bridesmaids. Remus was the head groom and then came Bill Weasley had tied back his long red hair but he had been required by his mother to remove his fang earring, Charlie Weasley was shorter, stocker and had short red hair. For the brides maids there was Minerva McGonagall as maid of honor, Emmeline Vance and Mary MacDonald as bridesmaids. The wedding was a small affair but Sirius and Hestia wanted the old traditions upheld and have a true white wedding. Harry thought the women looked beautiful in white and he felt a bit grand in his robes.
The music started and Harry watched as the two flower girls walked before the bride and he nearly forgot to breath as he looked at Hermione. She was stunning in her robes of white, her hair was smooth and sleek and hung down her back. She carried red rose pedals and tossed them so that they covered the floor and Ginny Weasley tossed roses of white. She too was lovely with her flaming red hair loose down her back and she was solemn as she could be in her duty. Yet the bride out shone them all clad in her simple wedding robes, she was walking with her father, he too clad in white and he was smiling as he was so glad his daughter was able to marry the man she loved and he was innocent of all charges.
Sirius was nervous, but he was not, luckily hung over, he had his bachelor party a few days earlier and so he was sober now. He smiled at his bride as she came forward and stood next to him and turned to the small older man clad in cleric's robes began the ceremony for the wedding. Sirius did his best not to tear up, he would never hear the end of it if he did! He managed to keep it together as he was wed to Hestia and he knew he was lucky this wonderful woman would have waited and believed him innocent all those years. He loved her so much and he promised to do all he could to show her he was worthy of such a wonderful light witch as her. Harry in the meantime was listening intently to the words said and for his turn to give the rings and he prayed he would do this right. Finally the cleric came to the part where the rings would be exchanged.
"May we have the rings?" The clergyman asked and Harry stepped forward and held them up.
"With this ring, I Sirius Orion Black do thee wed." Sirius said slipping the ring onto Hestia's finger.
"With this ring I Hestia Jones do thee wed." Hestia said smiling up at her handsome man.
"Then with the power invested in me by the gods I pronounce you man and wife!" The clergyman said, "let no man put asunder that which is done in light and holiness this day. You may kiss the bride." "
"I love you Hestia." Sirius muttered to his new bride just as he kissed her.
"I love you too my brave knight." Hestia replied.
"Ladies and Gentle-wizards I give you Mr. and Mrs. Black!"
The cheers were deafening and filled the hall at Black castle, Sirius grinned and bowed to his new wife letting her bask in the adulation. They had the wedding here as the hall, though not large for a castle was large enough for a comfortable wedding. With a snap of his fingers the house elves moved the furniture as they had watched the wedding unnoticed (as house elves like to do their work without being noticed) and they cried in joy as this was so romantic to them. They remained hidden and with their brand of magic had the tables and chairs set up around the dancing area and they send up food that rivaled any that could be found anywhere in England even Hogwarts!
After everyone had ate Sirius had his surprise for everyone walk out onto the stage, Harry grinned as he had taken a liking to the Weird Sisters and knew this had cost a pretty Knut to bring them in. Harry watched as Sirius danced with Hestia and he was very happy for them, they were so good to him as well. He thought back on the last few months and realized his life had become so very, very good. He went from living in a cupboard and ducking his aunt's temper and frying pan to entering a world where he got to learn magic, eat what and when he wanted and have friends. Best of all he had a kind and caring godfather who loved him so much and Harry really could not think of a thing more he could possibly want or need.
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The next day was Christmas and Harry woke up to something heavy standing over him. He had his wand out pointed at whatever was over him before he opened his eyes. He opened them and found Padfoot over him laughing and the large dog got off the bed to let Harry up. Harry gave a yawn, stretched and got up just as Padfoot turned human.
"Not bad pup, you are getting fast there." Sirius said, "Lily is training you well."
"I should hope so, soon he will be able to put up charms around his bed." Lily said.
"Well spells are not the problem mum, why must I write an essay on them?" Harry asked, "I hate essays!"
"You will thank me later, you really need the practice as you did not get any growing up and are not artistic like I am." Lily said, "I had an advantage as a muggleborn, I used a kind of quill from my ink paintings before Hogwarts."
"Well I like to write, just not with a quill or pen." Harry said.
"You can use a computer later." James said, "the quills are useful for you learning how to focus."
"Alright, off you go, it's Christmas and presents time!" Lily said.
Harry grinned from ear to ear and ran out of the room, he watched as Sirius slid down the banister and of course he followed his godfather's example. He whooped as he came to the main floor and ran into the sitting room where the large tree was set up and there were stacks of presents under the tree. He sat down cross-legged on the floor while Hestia sat on the sofa, Remus said next to Harry and Sirius flopped down by Hestia his head by her legs. Most of the gifts were for Harry and he grinned as he opened them. He had never in his young life ever thought he would have so many gifts and he was so happy to get so many wonderful things. He got clothes, books, sweets and one long parcel he opened slowly to reveal a Nimbus 2001.
"I thought you might like that." Sirius said, "After all I know how well you can fly."
"Thank you Sirius!" Harry said grinning.
"Tell him what else you did brother." Regulus said.
"Oh yes well I bought new brooms for all the teams at Hogwarts, all Nimbus 2000s." Sirius said, "that and new brooms for Madam Hooch for her flying classes."
"Even Slytherin?" Harry asked. "Why I mean don't you dislike them?"
"Well not really anymore, I have grown up, besides I this will annoy Severus to no end." Sirius said grinning, of course some things just never changed.
"Sirius got a lot of money from the ministry and we both thought it would be good to use it for the school." Hestia said, "that and Sirius sold Grimmauld square to St. Mungos, the old location is simply too exposed to the muggle world, we already found dwarves to help rebuild the square for the new hospital."
Harry grinned and picked up a small squishy package in silver paper and unwrapped it and stared at what was inside, there was a letter with it and he read it. Dear Harry, Thank you once more for allowing me to use your cloak. It made finding that which I needed much easier, I promise to tell you what that was as soon as you get back to school, A Dumbledore. Sirius looked at the cloak with something like reverence and awe and had Harry try it on. Harry did and he disappeared from view, he grinned under the cloak and tried to sneak up on Remus but was gently tackled by the werewolf as he could still smell him.
"Nice try pup." Remus said, "I could hear you and smell you."
"Well I tried." Harry said, "just will have to turn animal to get the best on you."
"You could try but even Padfoot had a hard time sneaking up on me." Remus said, "I am after all a werewolf, a superior one at that."
"Yes you are, nothing like Grayback at all." Sirius said, "stronger, smarter and a far better man."
"Hear, hear!" Regulus said, "I could care less you being a werewolf, now Grayback scares me, he is pure evil."
"Want me to take him out?" Harry asked, "a long rang rifle with sniper scope and silver coated bullets should do the trick nicely."
"You know that just might work." Sirius said, "however let one of us take care of him yes?"
"Alright, I will, but you will let me see the pensive memories at least?" Harry asked.
"I think it is time for breakfast." Hestia said.
Everyone got up and headed to breakfast which was a wonderful affair. It consisted of everyone's favorite breakfast things, bacon, eggs, kippers sat side-by-side with pancakes, sticky rolls, toast and jam, potatoes, tomatoes coffee, hot chocolate, pumpkin juice and orange juice. Harry had some of everything and enjoyed being with his family as he saw Sirius, Hestia and Remus. His Christmas was made complete when Hermione with Greg and Diana came to visit and brought him the gifts they had for him. Harry was happy and would remember this Christmas as one of his best in the years to come.
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Severus was having a great Christmas, he had spent the morning at Malfoy Manor with Narcissa, Draco and Lucy, er Lucius. He had even gone flying with Draco as he had been doing so well in school and well he had been so polite in his begging. Now he was back at school and headed to the staffroom, he entered to see the staff extremely excited about something. He saw a small box addressed to him and he picked it up and opened the letter attached. His eyes narrowed as he opened the box and saw seven shrunk top of the line brooms. One thing was for sure he was going to kill Black, after he thanked him of course.