If In The Heavens by Marauder

Note: Here it is, the last in the IfInThe Series. I hope that you have enjoyed reading it every bit as much as I have enjoyed writing it.

Dedication: To everyone who has ever sent me a review. I love you all.

Chapter One: Dusk

"Harry, come in after you catch it, it's too dark out there."

"It's not that dark," came a voice from the treetops.

"Well, it's dark enough, and I want you to get a good night's rest for tomorrow."

Sirius felt two long arms slide around his waist. "You're so parental," Remus whispered, and Sirius thought he could detect a trace of a smile in his voice.

"That's my job," replied Sirius, resting his hands over Remus's. "Besides, he's been practicing Quidditch since after dinner, and he's probably more tired than he knows."

A small golden ball with rapidly fluttering wings shot by the two of them. "It's by the apple tree, Harry," Remus called.

Out from the quickly falling darkness came a wiry boy with untidy hair sitting atop a broomstick. He looked at the two men standing on the porch. "Thanks," he said, and took a sharp turn to the right.

"I can't believe he's fifteen already," Remus whispered in Sirius's ear. "It seems like only yesterday that he was born."

"I know what you mean," said Sirius. "But then again, when you think of all that's happened since…"

With a soft thud, Harry landed on the porch, the struggling Snitch between his fingers.

"How many catches was that?" Sirius asked.

"Twenty-four."

"Nice," said Remus, impressed. He'd never been much of a Quidditch player, though Sirius had played Keeper for Gryffindor for five years.

"What time are we getting up tomorrow?" asked Harry, trying unsuccessfully to stifle a yawn.

"Six in the morning," said Remus. "My boss is letting me borrow her car, and we'll drive to London in that."

"I'm coming too," Sirius added. "I don't think a dog should attract too much attention in a crowded train station."

"Now we'd better get inside and to bed," said Remus, removing his arms from Sirius's waist.

Once they were inside, Harry started towards the staircase. Then, suddenly, he turned back towards Remus and Sirius. "Er – thanks for letting me stay here," he said awkwardly.

"We didn't let you stay, we wanted you to come," said Sirius.

"And we'd like it if you'd come again over Christmas," said Remus, smiling.

"Really?"

"Yeah. And if you want, I'll teach you how to drive to motorcycle," said Sirius.

Harry's face broke into a wide grin. "That would be so cool." He paused. "Well, good night, then."

"Good night," said the two men in unison.