Chapter One: Meetings

It was October. The wind was blowing heavily, whistling through the trees of the Forbidden Forest; a place this person approaching Hogwarts knew only too well. Leaves where blustering in the wind, blowing around the cloaked figure as they walked up the path towards the castle. Many years had passed since this person had last walked through these doors, somehow she did not feel as welcome as one might have thought. It was late in the afternoon, the doors to the Entrance Hall were open. She walked in to find students walking past her in all directions. Memories flooded back to her as she walked through the Entrance Hall, ones she gladly reminisced, other she wished she had forgotten about. Many pupils had stopped with their friends, whispering behind their hands and glancing at her suspiciously as she made her way down the corridor. She was used to it, only now she couldn't care less what they were saying about her. She kept the hood of her cloak up, and walked quickly down the corridors, her black robes billowing around her legs. She avoided the Transfiguration corridor at all costs, not wanting to get caught up in a conversation with her former Professor. Her destination lay not too far away and she quickly found the corridor as she sped up the stairs at an alarming speed. Although she almost knocked over some small kid as she walked around a corner heading towards her goal. It wasn't the first time that had happened in her lifetime.

After recovering from her set back she made her way down the corridor and towards the stone gargoyle. 'Sherbert Lemon,' she muttered, not bothering to take her hood down for identification. The gargoyle jumped aside and the wall behind split open. Once it had opened fully, she stepped inside and began to ascend the spiral stairs. Thoughts were fluttering through her head; how she was going to solve the problem that had been playing on her mind since she found out about the prophecy. She knew Dumbledore had done the best he could to help James and Lily, but she knew it wasn't going to be enough. Eventually she reached the large polished black door, she reached her hand up to the bronze knocker but the door began to slowly open. She stood in the doorway, awaiting to be called in.

'Ah, Mrs Black,' Dumbledore said, a little too cheerfully for her liking. 'I was expecting you,' he said, gesturing to the seat that sat in front of his desk. 'I believe you have a problem you wish to discuss, is that correct?'

The cloaked figure took down her hood to reveal long, black hair pulled back into a slick ponytail and startlingly green eyes. Evangeline walked towards the old wizard who was sitting behind his desk. 'That's right, Albus,' she said, taking her cloak off and throwing it over the back of her chair. 'You know I fear for James, Lily and of course little Harry. I feel that the protective spells are not enough to hold out any Death Eaters, never mind the Dark Lord,' she said, sitting down in the chair. 'And I wondered if I could do something about that.'

'Yes, but Mrs Black –'

'Please, call me Evangeline,' she interrupted abruptly. 'It makes me sound like Sirius' mother. And I hate that-that … 'she sighed, 'words cannot describe her, Albus.'

Professor Dumbledore chuckled. 'I see, I see. Now as I was saying, the Dark Lord knows not where they are inhabited, Evangeline. It would almost be impossible for him to find their home,' he said, with pure confidence that James and his family would be safe. 'So more protective spells would not be necessary.'

'But what if someone were to speak of where they live?' Evangeline asked, she was suddenly getting angry that Dumbledore was so certain that they would not be unharmed. She knew that nobody knew of Voldemort's plans or what he knew already. 'What if he already knows?'

'Evangeline are you saying that you do not trust your own husband?' Dumbledore asked, as he leant back in his chair. 'He is after all the Potter's secret keeper.' Evangeline attempted to hide a smirk, she knew that he was not their secret keeper. Peter was. It would be too obvious if Sirius was their secret keeper, he was best friends with James. The Dark Lord knew that, and because of that he could attack Sirius first to find where the Potter's where living. That was of course, why Remus was their secret keeper. Their own house had protective charms placed on it, no one knew where it was apart from her closest family and friends.

'Don't be ridiculous, Albus. Of course I trust Sirius!' Evangeline snapped, finally realising that she had not yet answered his question. 'But that's not what I meant. What if he knew about it before we had thought of the secret keeper? He could be planning things … unimaginable,' she said, clutching her stomach as a pain shot through it. She grimaced. 'I have a strange feeling, that something is going to happen, I'm not sure whether I should follow my instinct or choose to ignore it. Either that or James is going to walk out of the house, fed up with being stuck inside. He hates not getting out.'

'I am sure that the Dark Lord knows nothing, Evangeline,' Albus said, eyeing her carefully.'And I am fully aware that it is hard for James and Lily being cooped up, not going anywhere, but it is for the best,'Dumbledore said. 'Are you feeling alright? You look a tad queasy,' he said, reaching for his wand. 'Have some water,' he said, floating a small goblet in front of her and using his wand to fill it to the brim.

Evangeline took it gratefully. 'Thank you. I haven't had any lunch, I'm afraid. You know what Moody is like, no stopping until you find something suspicious, catch a Death Eater or knock one unconscious,' she said with a small chuckle. 'I was surprised when he let me come to speak to you, although he knows the trouble we're having keeping the James, Lily and Harry safe, so that's probably why.' She sipped some of the water and set the goblet back down on the table.

'So how is little Harry, then?' Professor Dumbledore asked interestedly.

Evangeline smiled and fumbled in the pocket of her jacket, pulling out a small wallet. She opened it up to reveal a picture of Harry and herself, she handed it to Dumbledore who chuckled warmly. 'He's a lovely little boy, so cute and polite. I guess that's Lily for you though. He has Lily's eyes too, they're so bold and daring,' she said, glancing at Dumbledore who was flicking through the other photos. 'He's so much like James though, like a miniature version of him. Everything he does reminds me of him, there's not doubt that he's definitely James' child,' Evangeline chuckled.

'Ah …' Professor Dumbledore looked up at her over his half-moon glasses. 'Might I just say, Evangeline, your wedding was possibly the most beautiful I had ever been to,' he said, gesturing to the photo of herself and Sirius on their wedding day. 'And probably the most entertaining,' he said, as he flipped over the picture to reveal another of their after party.

Evangeline laughed, 'Thank you, Albus,' she said as Dumbledore handed her back the wallet. 'I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, I myself was having a heart attack,' she said, as she remembered back to the morning of her wedding when she had fainted.

'Back to little Harry then, is he showing signs of magic yet?' the old wizard asked, leaning his elbows on the desk in front of him. 'With the power and ability James and Lily had there is no doubt there he will become a great wizard,' Dumbledore said.

'He is, only over a year old and he can do so many things. And I think you're right, I guess it is the bloodline,' Evangeline said. 'He's quite adorable I must admit. Just seeing him makes me feel like I want children,' she said with a quiet laugh. 'But I don't want them yet, I'm going to spend a few years working as an Auror first.'

'A wise choice, Evangeline,' Albus agreed. 'As innocent and angelic as they may be, they can be a lot of trouble,' the old man laughed. 'Take that advice from a Headmaster that has seen thousands of children walk through the doors of this castle. Some more troublesome than others,' his eyes sparkled and he glanced at Evangeline.

'I have a feeling that I never apologised to you for all the trouble my brother, my husband, my two best friends and I caused you, Albus,' Evangeline said, blushing slightly. 'I am truly sorry, at the time it did not seem blatant how much you or our teachers went through trying to tame us,' she said.

'There is nothing to forgive, Evangeline,' Professor Dumbledore said. 'I must say I have a bit of a soft spot for troublemakers,' he said, chuckling. 'I found that the best way to tame them, is to let them tame themselves. Detentions do not work in the slightest.'

Evangeline laughed, 'I must agree with you, Albus. They really don't.' She looked down at her watch before glancing back up at the old wizard. 'I'm afraid I must get going, Albus. James and Lily have invited Sirius and I over to visit, we haven't seen them in a while you see and I would very much like to change out of these robes before I go,' she said, pulling at her sleeve. 'Good to speak to you again, Albus,' Evangeline said, getting out of her chair and lifting her robe.

'My pleasure, as always, Evangeline,' Professor Dumbledore said, getting out of his chair and following her to the door. 'Send my regards to the Potters and Sirius,' he said, opening the door for Evangeline whilst she slipped on her robe.

'Of course, Albus,' Evangeline said, as she buttoned the top of her cloak and walked out the doorway and onto the top of the spiral stairs. She stopped and turned around. 'You are sure the Dark Lord knows nothing,' she asked him anxiously.

'Very sure. I shall inform you if I hear anything,' Professor Dumbledore said sincerely. 'Although, I have to visit your brother anyway, there is something I wish to return to him,' he said, fondling the tip of his long sliver beard. He watched Evangeline as she furrowed her eyebrows in confusion. 'Do not worry, it is nothing you could help with, Evangeline,' Albus said, 'Although I appreciate your concern.'

'Thank you, once again, Albus,' Evangeline said, glancing down at her watch once more. 'I appreciate everything you are doing for James and Lily,' she said with a small smile. 'Well, I best be off, my husband will be worried sick. He'll think I've gone and got myself killed or something,' she said, chuckling at Sirius' overprotective attitude. 'Goodbye, Albus,' Evangeline said, lifting her hand and waving it as she jogged down the spiral stairs.

She waited patiently as the wall split in half in front of her, once it was open wide enough she walked out and jogged down the corridor. She jogged down the stairs onto the fifth floor, suddenly remembering a secret passageway that lead to the ground floor. She walked over to the portrait of the King of Caladonian, glanced around to make sure no one was around before pushing it aside to reveal a rather large hole in the wall. She climbed up into the hole and fumbled in her pocket for her wand. 'Lumos,' she said, and a bright light erupted from her wand. She crawled along a bit, knowing that there was a large tunnel heading straight down, rather like a large slide. She turned herself around, sat on the edge of the descending tunnel before pushing herself off and she began to speed down the tunnel. She laughed, thinking what Sirius would say when she told him that she had slid down the tunnel behind the portrait on the fifth floor. She was twenty one, not fifteen. But still, it was enjoyable. Evangeline continued to hold her wand in front of her, but suddenly she became worried when she saw the dead end at the bottom.

'Shit,' she hissed and attempted to stop herself. Realising that she was not going to stop, she braced herself for slamming into a wall of pure rock. But as soon as she got closer to the wall, an opening became more clear as it gradually got bigger. Evangeline was thrown out of the tunnel, landing on a heap on the marble floor. She groaned, clutching her head where she had hit it. She lifted her head up, a boy was standing in front of her, staring peculiarly at her. 'Are you going to stand there, or are you going to help me up?' she asked him.

'Sorry,' he yelped and rushed over to her, grabbing her hand and pulling her off the ground. 'Are you okay, Miss?' the boy asked. Evangeline glanced at him, he was not as young as what she had expected, possibly a seventh year. Then she noticed the Head Boy badge on his robes, definitely a seventh year.

'Thank you,' Evangeline said gratefully, brushing down her robes. 'And it's Mrs Black, actually,' she said with a small smirk.

'Sorry, Ma'am,' the Head Boy said. 'You looked a bit young to be married, that's all,' he shrugged.

Evangeline laughed, 'You would think that wouldn't you. Well, thank you. I shall mention to Professor Dumbledore that you helped me when I see him again,' she said, as she began to back away. 'Have a nice day,' she turned and jogged down the corridor towards the great oak doors.

She waited patiently as the old door creaked open. 'About time,' she muttered, and ran down the long lane that lead to Hogsmeade. She ran for what felt like ages until she eventually reached Hogsmeade where she could apparate straight home. She stopped briefly, leaning against a pillar to get her breath back, just in case Sirius became suspicious of why she was out of breath. Evangeline stood up straight, a small crack and she was gone.

Evangeline landed on her feet in the middle of her kitchen. 'Whoa,' she said as she tried to regain her balance. 'I don't care what anyone says, I'd much rather go by broom,' she muttered to herself. She wandered into the living room, threw her cloak down on the sofa wishing she could just plump herself down onto the soft fabric and rest. But she couldn't. She made her way towards the stairs, climbing them slowly. She was halfway up them when Sirius rushed out onto the landing in only a pair of jeans.

'Where the hell have you been?' Sirius asked angrily.

Evangeline sighed. 'Here comes the interrogation,' she said quietly, but Sirius did not hear her. She climbed further up the stairs. Sirius raised his eyebrow expecting an answer. 'I had to go and speak to Albus. I was worried about James' and Lily's safety,' she said, standing on the step below him.

She saw Sirius sigh in relief. 'Aren't we all,' he said, kissing her as she walked towards the bedroom. 'You aren't going to get changed, are you? We told James we would be there at half six, it's twenty five past now,' he said, glancing at the clock above the stairs.

Evangeline stopped in the doorway, lifted up her arm and smelt her armpit. She wrinkled her nose. 'Not unless you want me to smell like a pig,' she said, grinning. 'I'll be quick, I promise,' she said and disappeared inside the room. She sat down on the bed and pulled off her boots before taking off her jacket and hanging it over the bedpost. She walked into the bathroom, turned on the shower and began to undress.

'That's not the only thing you promised me this morning,' Sirius said, standing in the doorway of the bathroom, smirking as she stepped into the shower.

Evangeline rolled her eyes and slid the door of the shower closed, 'Go and get ready you sex-crazed pervert,' she said as she wet her hair under the water. She reached for the bottle of shampoo began to lather her hair with the blue cream. She got the feeling she was being watched so she turned around, wiped the condensation off the glass and peered through to see Sirius still standing there, watching her.

'Technically I'm not a pervert,' Sirius began, answering her expression. 'You're my wife, therefore I have the right to see you naked.'

'There is no rule that says you must see your wife naked,' Evangeline retorted, rinsing her hair with the warm water.

'No, but I haven't seen you –'

'Last night, this morning ….' Evangeline listed as she turned off the shower, slid the door open and grabbed the towel on the rack.

'Well it's not my fault you walk around the house with nothing on!' Sirius said, walking over to the sink and peering in the mirror.

'Are you complaining?' Evangeline asked him as she got out of the shower, the white fluffy towel wrapped around her. She met eye contact with him in the mirror and he turned around.

He shook his head. 'Not in the slightest,' he said, grinning as he walked towards her and wrapped his arms around her waist. He kissed her gently on the lips, before planting soft butterfly kisses on her neck until he worked his way down to her collarbone.

'Sirius,' Evangeline murmured quietly. Sirius did not respond, but continued to plant kisses on her. Evangeline moaned. 'Sirius, as much as I am enjoying this, we – ohhh – S-Sirius, we need to get ready,' she said, reluctantly pulling herself away from him. She looked up, he was pouting. 'Go and get ready,' she said, chuckling at his expression. 'Please?'

'Fine, but you owe me,' Sirius said, but then his eyes lit up. 'How about I help you get dressed?'

Evangeline rolled her eyes, grabbed his shoulders and turned him around to face the door. She gently shoved him in the direction of the bedroom. 'Go and put some clothes on,' she ordered him.

'But I have got clothes on,' Sirius said, gesturing to his jeans. 'Do you want me to take them off?' he said cockily. Evangeline glared at him, he knew he was already toeing the line. 'Okay, okay, I'm going now,' he said and walked out of the bathroom. 'Jeez, what happened to her sex-drive?' he muttered to himself.

'I can hear you, Sirius,' Evangeline called from the bathroom. 'And as a matter of fact, my sex-drive is perfectly fine,' she said, as she walked out of the bathroom in black, lacy underwear. She walked past Sirius who was sitting on the bed, swaying her hips more than normal.

'I wish you wouldn't torture me like that,' Sirius said.

Evangeline smirked and ignored him. She opened the door of the wardrobe in the corner of the room. She fumbled around for a while before pulling out a pair of black skinny jeans and a white tank top. She knelt down and reached around in the bottom for a pair of shoes, eventually finding the ones she desired. Sirius watched her contentedly as she pulled on the tank top before slipping the jeans on. She grabbed a grey scarf that was hanging on the handle of the wardrobe and tied it around her neck. 'Well?' Evangeline asked him after she had put her shoes on.

'Honestly?' Sirius said. Evangeline raised her eyebrow. 'You looked better with nothing on. But you look great,' he said, getting up from the bed. He walked towards her, kissed her on the lips and grabbed his jacket from the wardrobe.

'So, that's us ready,' Evangeline concluded. 'Are you apparating there and then transforming into Padfoot?' she asked him as they walked into the landing and down the stairs. Sirius nodded. 'I can't really transform into Goldenpaw, can I? It would look a bit suspicious with a lion running around you-know-where,' Evangeline said, she made careful not to say Godric's Hollow as anyone could be listening. Even though they had protective spells placed on the house, they could not be careful enough and had limited themselves to saying things such as where James and Lily lived. In fact, it was so dangerous that they rarely visited them, today evening being a one-off.

'You could just cast a disillusionment charm on yourself,' Sirius suggested as they walked into the living room. Evangeline picked up her cloak and put it on, fastening it at the neck. 'At least then, nothing would see you.'

'I'll think that might be the best idea,' Evangeline said,' I'll do it now, so that I can apparate straight to you-know-where. You better apparate a bit further out, so not to draw attention to yourself' she said, turning to face Sirius. 'I'll wait for you just outside and we can go in together,' she said, kissing him on the lips. She raised her wand and tapped the top of her head. Instantly she became invisible, there was a small crack and she disappeared.

Evangeline landed on her feet at the very end of a row of houses. Confident that no one was watching her, she walked down the small lane towards the very end house. She had her wand drawn, and was glancing cautiously over her shoulder every so often. When she reached the very end house, the light spilling out onto the street from the windows. She smiled when she saw James pick Harry up and swing him around in a circle, the little boy roaring with laughter. Evangeline walked forward towards the gate, pushing it open quietly and walking towards the front door. She waited patiently for her husband to come padding around the corner. Eventually he did, not seeing her he walked straight into her before sitting down on the mat in front of the door. Evangeline reached up her hand and knocked on the door. They waited for a few seconds until they heard the door unlock and James opened the door.

'Padfoot!' James cried at the sight of his best friend sitting on his front step.

'James!' Evangeline hissed, 'Keep your voice down,' she said as she walked in the front door. Padfoot followed her, transforming back into Sirius once James shut the door behind them.

'Nice to see you too, Evangeline,' James said coldly as he walked ahead of them. Evangeline was now visible and hanging her cloak on the rack beside the door.

'James, you can't go shouting things out,' Evangeline said sternly. 'God only knows who could be listening! And yes, it is good to see you again, bro,' she said, walking forward and hugging him tightly. James smiled over his shoulder into the kitchen where the rest of his guests where. Evangeline gasped melodramatically, 'Where's my little Harry? Where is my favourite nephew in the whole world?' she said, jogging into the kitchen.

'He's your only nephew in the whole world, sis,' James said, as he and Sirius followed her into the kitchen. Remus who was already sitting at the table, laughed at James' statement.

'Oh shut up, James. Stop ruining my moment,' Evangeline said.

'E–vee!' Harry exclaimed, running towards Evangeline with his arms in the air. For a one year old, he was quite quick on his feet.

'Harry!' Evangeline said, grabbing him under the arms and swinging him around in a circle before hugging him tightly and placing a kiss on his forehead. 'And how are you, mister?' she asked him, tickling him under his arms. He giggled and shrugged. 'Are you glad I came to see you?' she asked him. He nodded enthusiastically, 'Me miss you,' he said quietly. Evangeline's heart dropped and she glanced over his shoulder at Lily who was leaning against the tabletop smiling over at her. Evangeline turned her head to face Harry, 'I missed you too, sweetheart,' she said, planting another kiss on his forehead. He snuggled himself into her chest and leant his head on her collarbone, all Evangeline could do was hug him tighter. She walked over to the table, pulled out a chair and sat down beside Remus.

'Here, I'll take him, Evie,' Lily said, walking towards her. 'He's had his dinner already so I'll put him to bed.'

Evangeline glanced at her, Harry lifted his head and stared at his mother walking towards him. 'No bed. Stay E–vee,' he said, grabbing onto Evangeline's top and snuggling closer to her. Lily stopped, Evangeline glanced up at her, and sent her an apologetic look. 'Sorry,' she whispered, she wasn't capable of speaking any louder.

'Don't be silly, Evangeline,' Lily said, placing a hand on Evangeline's shoulder comfortingly. 'He really has missed you. He keeps speaking of you and Uncle Padfoot.' Lily glanced over at Sirius who was leaning against the door frame. 'Come and sit down, Sirius,' she said, gesturing to the seats that surrounded the table. Sirius smiled and walked over to the table, sitting opposite Evangeline who was gently rocking Harry to sleep.

'You know, Padfoot,' James began as he walked towards Lily and wrapped his arm around her waist, 'Maybe you should get the snake outta the trousers, I think Evie wants a baby,' he said mockingly as Evangeline kissed Harry on the top of his head. Evangeline glanced around and glared at her brother.

'He has already had the snake outta the trousers, Prongs,' Remus added, glancing disdainfully at Sirius. 'I walked in on them at it on the sofa one day a couple of weeks ago,' he said with a disgusted look on his face.

Sirius grinned gleefully. 'Free porn for you, Moony.'

'There is a child in the house,' Evangeline snapped. 'Don't talk about such things around innocent ears,' she said, standing up with Harry in her arms. She walked over to Lily, 'He's sound asleep, do you want me to take him upstairs?' she asked.

'Oh, don't be silly,' Lily said, lifting her son from Evangeline's arms. 'I'll take him up, you've done enough already. We've had trouble trying get him to go to sleep for a couple of nights now,' she said. 'Thank you,' she said, rocking Harry before walking through the living room and up the stairs. Evangeline watched as they disappeared up the stairs. She stared into the blank space, she couldn't imagine a life without Harry, Lily or James. She couldn't think of how she would cope if Voldemort killed them.

'Evie?' James said, Evangeline continued to stare into space. 'Earth to Evangeline P – Black,' her brother said, almost forgetting that his little sister was married to his best friend.

'Hmm?' Evangeline said, snapping out of her daydream and turning around to face the three males seated around the table. 'Did you say something, James?' she asked as she sat down on the chair beside Remus.

'Well, you were staring into space,' James said.

'Oh! Yes, I have a photo to put in the scrapbook. I knew there was something I forgot,' Evangeline said, getting out of her seat once more. 'It's in my cloak, I'll go and get it,' she said, rushing out to the porch where she had hung up her cloak.

'Seriously mate, get her knocked up before she steals my son!' James said, glancing at Sirius who was laughing at his preposition. 'I think Harry is starting to like her more than me, he won't go to sleep for me at all!'

'It's just because you don't have the woman's touch, James,' Evangeline said as she re-entered the kitchen with the photo in her hand. 'And as a matter of fact I will not steal your son,' she said as she sat down on her seat, setting the photo on the table. She then glanced at Sirius, 'And I don't want knocked up, so take your potion,' she said warningly.

'And if I don't?' Sirius asked her daringly.

'I will have your child and then castrate you,' Evangeline said with a small, evil smile.

'But I thought you wanted children, Evie,' Remus said, picking up the photo and examining it.

'I do, just not now,' Evangeline said. 'I don't want to have a baby and then never see it because I'm working. It wouldn't be fair on me or the baby, or the person that would have to look after it because I work such long hours,' she explained, she saw Sirius glance at her. 'And it wouldn't be fair to Sirius because he doesn't have a job at the moment and that would mean he would have to care for the baby all day while I'm out catching Death Eaters.'

'That wouldn't be fair on the baby either,' Remus snorted.

Sirius glared at him, 'I would be perfectly capable of caring for a child, Moony. Harry seems to like me enough, so why wouldn't my own child?'

'So where's Izzy, Moonman?' Evangeline asked, attempting to change the subject.

'She had to work late tonight unfortunately,' Remus said, sighing as Evangeline called him her dreaded nickname for him. 'It's the only night she doesn't get off, but I suppose it depends on what casualties arrive and how many patients there are,' he said.

'It must be a busy life being a Healer,' Lily said, suddenly joining in the conversation as she appeared in the doorway of the kitchen. 'Well she can have you to thank, Evie. You were the one that helped go over all the subjects in Herbology for NEWT level.'

'Oh she has done nothing but thank me,' Evangeline said. 'Every time I see her it's a general conversation and then she thanks me once more for helping her. Honestly, she's as crazy as ever!'

'Anyone want some tea?' Lily offered.

'You wouldn't mind would you, Lily?' Evangeline said, glancing over at Lily who was fumbling around in the cupboard.

'Oh no, of course not,' Lily said reassuringly.

Once Lily and Evangeline had got their tea, everyone moved into the living room and onto the more comfortable sofas. Evangeline and Lily sat down beside each other wanting to catch up on some gossip, much to their husbands' dismay. They must have talked for what seemed like hours on end. James, Sirius and Remus had ceased their conversation and had resorted to relaxing on the sofa, watching Evangeline and Lily conversing.

'Have you women finished chattering yet?' James said, interrupting their conversation. He yawned loudly, 'It's about ten o'clock and I'm pretty sure Sirius wants to go home and go to bed,'he said, nudging his bed friend who was sleeping beside him.

Sirius shot up and glanced around, 'What?' James glanced at him and then towards the door. 'Yeah, I think we should get going, Angel,' Sirius suggested, as he stretched his arms in the air before getting to his feet.

'Well, keep in touch, Lily,' Evangeline said, with a sad smile. 'Send an owl every day if you like, I'd be very happy read them,' she said, hugging her best friend tightly. Honestly, Evangeline did not want to let go, anything could happen to them at any moment. 'You don't mind if I go up and see Harry before we go, do you?'

'Of course not,' Lily said as Evangeline got to her feet. 'I'll grab your cloak while you're up there.'

'Thank you,' Evangeline said, almost inaudibly and she retreated out of the room towards the stairs. She walked quietly up the stairs, once reaching the top she turned right and walked down the landing towards the last room there. She gently pushed open the door that was left slightly ajar. She slowly walked into the room and towards the little boy with the black, untidy hair that was asleep in the large cot beside the window. She trailed her hand along the edge of the cot, not taking her eyes off the sleeping baby. He looked so peaceful and careless of his surroundings. In a way she felt jealous of James and Lily for having such a gorgeous baby, but she knew that they deserved him. She leant her elbows on the edge of the cot, staring down at Harry who lay unaware that his aunt was watching over him. Suddenly she felt arms snaking around her waist, she gasped in surprise.

'It's only me, honey,' Sirius said,' resting his head on her shoulder.

Evangeline sighed in relief, reached her hand down and touched Harry's cheek lovingly before blowing a kiss down at him. 'We better go,' Evangeline said, quietly, turning around in Sirius' grasp to face him.

'You sure you don't want a baby?' Sirius asked her teasingly, bringing his hand up to caress her face.

'Nope,' Evangeline said simply, taking the collar of his jacket in her hands and pulling him closer. 'Not now anyway.'

'Well that means instead of caring for a baby every night, we can just have sex instead,' Sirius said, before kissing her on the lips. He broke the kiss and stared into her startlingly green eyes. 'You are a very clever woman,' he said, kissing her once more, before grabbing her hand and leading her towards the door.

Evangeline grabbed the handle of the door, 'Goodnight Harry, stay safe my sweetheart,' she whispered and quietly pulled the door, leaving it slightly ajar the way Lily had left it. Sirius kissed her on the forehead, and pulled her gently along the landing and towards the stairs. They walked quietly down the stairs to see James, Lily and Remus awaiting them. Evangeline smiled as Lily handed the black cloak that belonged to her. She put it on and buttoned it at the neck, allowing it to flow freely down her body. She turned to Lily and pulled her into a hug. 'Stay safe, please,' she whispered as she broke from the embrace. She turned to her brother who held out his arms as she walked towards him before wrapping them tightly around his younger sister. Evangeline broke away from the embrace. 'Don't do anything stupid, James,' she said, kissing him on the cheek.

'I won't, I promise,' James said, touching her arm lovingly.

Evangeline smiled and turned towards Remus, hugging him briefly, 'Take care of yourself, Moonman,' she said with a smile.

'Of course I will, Evie,' Remus replied. 'You take care, now.'

'And say hello to Izzy for me,' Evangeline added before she raised her wand and tapped the top of her head. She disappeared from sight, just as Sirius transformed into Padfoot. 'See you soon,' Evangeline said as James opened the door to let them out. She followed Padfoot out of the house, and down the small path. She opened the small gate and walked out into the lane, there was a small crack and she apparated.

She opened her eyes and she was standing in her bedroom. She yawned, the sight of her bed making her weary. She kicked off her shoes, threw her cloak over the end of the bed and collapsed onto the mattress. Evangeline turned her head towards the door as Sirius walked down the landing and into the bedroom, closing the door behind him. 'How did you get up here so fast?' Sirius asked, throwing his jacket over to where Evangeline's was lying and sitting down on the side of the bed.

'I apparated straight up here,' Evangeline said, laughing at his expression.

'Why the hell didn't I think of that?' Sirius said.

'Coz you're stupid,' Evangeline said, lifting her hand, trailing her finger up the back of his shirt and over the muscles on his back teasingly. Sirius tensed and a shiver ran down his spine at the gentle touch of her hand. He swivelled around so that he was looking down at her, his hand reached up to her face and gently brushed away a strand of hair.

'I've just remembered,' Sirius began, his expression assertive, a mischievous smile playing on the corners of his mouth, as he cupped Evangeline's face, 'You have a promise to fulfil.'

Hope you liked the chapter! Now, all you 'I'm Not Just His Sister' reviewers will be wondering why on earth I missed out their wedding etc. Well, they will be included, but as Evangeline's flashbacks. But if you're a newcomer and are wondering what on earth this story is about, you will need to read the prequel (: REVIEWS are, as always appreciated. Oh, and updates should be weekly, it depends whether or not I have time. Tori xox