A Moment Like This

By: Serenity Emrys (my pen name, just a reminder. :D)

Editor: Mortisha, Ashli Rodgers,freddy2fan

Disclaimer: Harry Potter does not belong to me, all belongs to JK Rowling and WB except non-Harry Potter characters, i.e. Serenity Dumbledore, Lena, etc. All the pictures that I put a link on do not belong to me, I found it online, and except the ones I said I drew it. This applies to all the chapters in the future of this story.

Prologue

It was a hot day in the month of August. A month already passed and Harry renewed his protection with his Aunt Petunia and now he resided at the 12 Grimmauld Place with his friends and Order members. Hermione had just finished nagging them about the summer homework from their professors. Ron immediately headed toward the kitchen and Harry headed upstairs, wondering.

Immersed in his own thoughts, Harry found himself at the front of the door that he did not recognize. Slowly, he turned the doorknob and opened the door. The room was decorated with Gryffindor colors of scarlet and gold. He realized immediately this was Sirius's room. A wave of emotion hit him, even though it had been 2 years, Harry still felt grief at Sirius's untimely death. This was the first time he had ever been in Sirius' room. There was a large four poster bed decorated in Gryffindor colors, and posters of famous Quidditch teams on the walls. There was a dresser, a desk, a door leading to a bathroom and another leading to a closet. At the corner of the room was a bookshelf with a few books and many picture frames. He noticed that there were many picture frames on the dresser and the nightstand by the bed as well. Harry sat on the bed and accioed the pictures to himself.

He gazed upon each one. There were pictures of the famous Marauders. He saw pictures of his parents, James and Lilly, and James and Sirius together. Then he found a group picture with the Marauders. There were 3 girls with them, one he immediately recognized as his mother, and another two, who were very unique. One girl was tall, but still shorter than the guys, and had long raven black hair and eyes that seemed very familiar. She had one of her hands on Sirius's chest and Sirius's arm was around her slim waist. The other girl had strange white hair and unusual amber eyes, and she was holding hands with Remus. The people in the picture seemed very happy. Harry went through the pictures and found more pictures of the girl with the long black hair and Sirius together and single pictures of her. There were pictures of them hugging, kissing, playing lighthearted tricks; and affectionate pictures. Harry was so absorbed into the pictures he didn't hear Remus come to the door.

"Harry, you shouldn't be here. Come on, Molly says lunch is ready" Remus said quickly, his voice cracking with emotion.

Harry gave him a questioning look and left to find Ron and Hermione.

After Harry left Remus sighed as he entered the room to see what Harry was looking at. He picked up the group picture and affectionately traced the white haired girl in the photo with his finger and whispered, "Yuri…" as tears glittered in his eyes. He then picked up the picture of Sirius and the black haired girl, "So this is how you breathed in this house Padfoot, I hope you found her and are content."

Albus was sitting in his office waiting patiently while he viewed the photos on his desk with fond memories. There was a small portrait of his beautiful wife Elizabeth and their wedding picture. There was another of Elizabeth holding their baby son Daniel, Daniel in Hogwarts, his graduation, and his wedding picture. Also, there were many pictures of his granddaughter at various ages. Albus smiled as he gazed upon each picture.

Suddenly a gold ring with ancient runes and symbols formed on the floor. White smoke began rising slowly from the center of the ring and as the smoke dissolved slowly, it revealed a human figure. The mysterious figure was dressed in a hooded white cloak with exceptional gold-embroidered ancient runes and celtic knots. The stranger held a similarly encrypted staff, which was also incrusted with rare jewels and was twisted and gnarled to support a lovely crystal orb. The figure slowly lowered its hood and revealed a beautiful young lady looking no older than 21. She was beautiful, every one thought so. She had long silky raven black hair that passed her hips. She had eyes just like her grandfather and carried herself with grace and confidence. She was tall and had the curves any girl would die for.

"Hello Grandfather, it's been a while." The young lady spoke with a soft voice and a memorable smile.

"Yes it has been my dear child." Albus smiled. He got up from his chair, walked around his big oak desk and hugged her and she returned the hug. "Did you find him?" he asked as he pulled away from the hug.

"Yes, even though it took me 2 years. He is in the Realm of Eternal Sleep." his young granddaughter replied, her expression changing from sweet and happy to seriousness.

"Serenity, is he asleep?"

"No, he has not fallen asleep." Then a knock at the door interrupted them.

The black billowing robes of an angered Potions Master caught their attention. His angry glare was quickly replaced with a look of shock.

"Hello Severus, it's good to see you again." Serenity greeted him.

"Ser…Serenity, we…we thought you were dead." Severus stuttered, a shocked expression briefly crossed his face before it resumed its chronic sneer.

"I have not died Severus. Why are you still wearing black robes and that glamour on your hair like that?" Serenity replied suppressing a giggle.

"I'll pretend I did not hear that Serenity. You have not changed, and I will assume you know why I came in here then," Severus replied and Serenity nodded in response. Turning to the Headmaster Severus stated, "Albus, its official. Malfoy was successful in convincing Fudge to sign that Marriage Law." His announcement came with a scowl; clearly he was not happy with the new confirmed law.

"I see." Albus looked grim and he sighed. "Then you know what to do Severus. We must protect Miss Granger at all costs and you are the only one who can. Serenity, sit and do inform me about him." Albus replied calmly, his eyes twinkling with hope.

"He's neither dead, nor fallen asleep. He's trapped in that realm. I am not allowed to open the gate to that realm or enter it. But I will, if I have too and I'll deal with the consequences when I do. Sirius had enough sense to wear the pocket watch I gave him years ago." Serenity stated firmly.

Thank you all for reading and please review. I would like to give a BIG HUMUNGOUS THANKS to my editors! I don't know where I'll be without them. This fic would be lost without them too! I thank you all for reading and hope you'll read the next chapter as well. :D

Hugs to all!

Serenity Emrys