Languages:
"Italian"
"Bulgarian"
"English"
Tragic Times
4 years later—September 5, 1881
"Happy Birthday Rosey!" Sirius yelled picking up his daughter.
A four year old Rosemary giggled as her father spun her around. "Daddy! Put me down!"
Sirius smiled and set her down, but not before he gave her a big kiss on the cheek. Everyone laughed when she started to wipe her cheek. It was Rosemary's birthday and they were currently throwing a party at Rosemary's grandparents house. Isabella and Sirius's house was a little too small for all their guests.
Most of Isabella's family were there, and Lily, James, their son Harry, Alice, Frank, and their son Neville. Alice and Frank had been married about two years ago and had Neville a year ago, a day before Lily and James had Harry, both were one year old.
Isabella had also invited some co-workers from St. Mungo's, especially the one that had children Rose's age. Like Ruth Diggory, a Healer at St. Mungo's, had brought her four year old son Cedric and her husband Amos.
Isabella and Lily had become Healers, like they planned, and Sirius and James had become Aurors. Remus was in between jobs, not many people would hire a werewolf, and Peter was working at the Leaky Cauldron.
They had all joined the Order of the Phoenix, along with Alice and Frank Longbottom. Dumbledore had recently told them that he suspected that there was a spy in the Order.
Once Rosemary was done wiping her cheek she looked up at Sirius and scowled. "Ew Daddy, I told you not to do that!"
Sirius just chuckled. "Sorry Rosey, I forgot, won't happen again."
Rosemary crossed her arms. "See that is doesn't."
Sirius looked down at her stern expression. "Okay, no more hanging around Aunt Lily. Why don't you go find your cousins and friends and play." He suggested.
Rosemary smiled. "Okay Daddy!" Sirius watched her run over to her cousin Victor, who was also four, and grab his hand, dragging him somewhere. Victor and his parents, David and Mattie Krum had come to the party, unfortunately Mike and Ali Krum had died about two years ago, David was never the same, and became more serious, but who would be the same after your twin died?
"Victor! Lets play!" She said in perfect Bulgarian, but that was one of the only phrases she could say. It still shocked Sirius that she could say anything in Bulgarian. She grabbed the am of a nearby boy, Cedric, and also dragged him. "You too Cedric!"
Sirius smiled. Suddenly hands went over his eyes. "Guess who?" A voice whispered in his ear. Sirius smirked, feeling playful.
"Lily not while Isabella and James are around."
Isabella hit him and glared, but the corner of her mouth twitch. Sirius laughed a bit. "I'm kidding." He kissed her. "How could I not recognize your beautiful voice?"
Isabella smiled and looked around. "Where's Rosemary?"
Sirius pointed to a group of children by Isabella's pile of toys. Victor, Isabella, and Cedric were playing on the toy brooms. "I'm still shocked that you were able to teach her Bulgarian."
"She picked it up fairly quickly actually and she was the one who wanted to learn a second language. I suggested French, but she wanted to learn Bulgarian she she could talk to her favorite cousin Victor. Sirius, isn't it a bit dangerous to be flying brooms in the house?" Isabella asked worried.
Sirius shook his hair. "No those brooms are only toys, they don't go higher than three feet. Plus it seems those three are naturals."
She bit her lip. "I suppose..."
"Yes now I see Lily standing over there with little Harry all alone. Now I know you want to go see your godson, now go. And stop worrying!" Isabella nodded and began to walk toward Lily, but not before Sirius hit her on the butt.
Isabella glared, but you could see a smirk on her lips. Sirius watched as she moved her hips a bit more as she walked. He smiled and his eyes glazed over a bit.
"Put it away Padfoot, there are children here." James teased walking over.
Sirius mock glared. "What? Is it wrong for me to think my fiancée is beautiful?" Sirius had proposed to Isabella a month after Rosemary was born. The wedding was going to take place in November.
James put his arm around Sirius's shoulders. "No, but it is wrong for me to have to see you while you're thinking it."
Sirius rolled his eyes and pushed James away. "So, having fun?"
James nodded. "Definitely, me and a couple of others were about to go out to play some quidditch, wanna join?"
"Sure, but what about Isabella and the kids?" Sirius asked.
"It's going to be a real game so everyone is going to watch. And Isabella is playing, she's a keeper on my team. You're on Diggory's team."
"Diggory? Why do I have to be on his team?" Sirius whined.
James rolled his eyes. "Because it would be unfair advantage for you to be on my team, we already have Isabella."
Sirius narrowed his eyes. "So you picked your best mates girlfriend over your best mate. That's cold Potter."
James laughed and grabbed Sirius's arm. "Come on Black."
October 23, 1981
Order meeting
"It saddens me to inform you all that four of our member, Lily and James Potter and Frank and Alice Longbottom, will have to go into hiding"
Everyone was silent. "Why?" Lily asked fearing the answer.
Dumbledore sighed. "It would seem that Voldemort" Half the room shuddered. "Has targeted one of your families, as each of you has defied him three times, so I suggest putting you four under the Fidelius Charm until it's safe." Both couples nodded.
"You will both need to appoint a secret keeper. I recommend myself." Alice and Frank nodded, but James stood up.
"Headmaster I think Lily and I would rather have Sirius as our secret keeper."
Dumbledore nodded, but questioned him anyway. "Are you sure?"
James looked at Lily, who nodded, then back at the headmaster. "Yes"
Dumbledore nodded again and stood up. "Very well. Tomorrow both of your houses will be under the charm. Meeting Adjourned."
Everyone got up and left. Isabella walked over to Sirius. "Sirius-"
Hold on Isabella," He interrupted. " I need to talk to James." Sirius looked down at Isabella then glanced at Remus, who was walking over to them. "Be careful." He whispered before walking over to James, Lily, and Peter.
Isabella sighed. I can't believe he suspects Remus of being the spy. She greeted Remus with a smiled and he smiled back. They looked over at their other four friends; they were talking in whispers.
"I can't believe this is happening to James and Lily, they don't deserve this." Isabella whispered.
Remus put a hand on her shoulder and felt a pang in his heart when he saw Sirius glare at him. "I know"
October 30, 1981
A fat figure in a dark cloak and white mask bowed low.
"My Lord, the Potters have made me their secret keeper."
Lord Voldemort smiled evilly. "Good Wormtail, now tell me their location."
"Godric's Hollow."
November 2, 1981
Isabella screamed and fell to her knees, Remus catching her while she cryed and screamed. "Why?! Why did they have to die?!"
"Shhhh, it's okay." Isabella just cried harder.
"But Lily...James...Peter...they're all dead. And Sirius...Why?!" She buried her face in her hands and Remus rubbed her back..
"I don't know. I never imagined that Sirius would-"
"Don't Say It! It's not true, he didn't do it! I know he didn't! James was like his brother! Sirius isn't capable of harming James and Lily and Peter! And...and...He promised he would never leave me. We were going to get married." She started sobbing and muttering things even Remus couldn't understand. The door to the kitchen opened and Rosemary walked in. When she saw her mother crying she quickly ran over.
"Mama! Mama! What's wrong?! Where's Daddy?!" Isabella let go of Remus and hugged Rosemary, still crying.
Rosemary looked up at Remus confused and sad. "Uncle Remus, what's wrong with Mama? Where's daddy?"
Remus looked at Rosemary sadly. "Your daddy's gone Rosemary and your mama is sad because she lost some very good friends."
Rosemary started crying. "Where did daddy go? Did I do something bad?"
Isabella looked up sharply and grabbed Rosemary's shoulders. "No, you did nothing wrong! It was Daddy who they think did something bad. Nothing is your fault."
Rosemary hugged her mother. "I love you Mama." She whispered.
Isabella hugged her back. "I love you too, my little Rosemary."
Remus felt that he needed to leave the two of them alone. So after writing a note he apparated away, heart heavy.
After that day no one would associate with Isabella and Rosemary, besides their family and Remus. It broke Isabella's heart when she tried to explain to Rosemary why none of her friends wanted to play with her anymore.
They moved farther away from the wizaring world and tried to continue with their lives, ignoring the whispers and glares. They were labeled dark by some and pitied by others, thinking Isabella was tricked by Black also.
Isabella grew depressed, and lost sight of thing, her losses cutting deep; she had lost her best friend, her love, and two dear friends, all in one day. It was like losing Antonio again.
Isabella stared blankly at the wall before picking up a frame on the nightstand and loked down at the picture of her, Lily, James, Peter, Remus, Frank, Alice, and Sirius at Lily and James's wedding. She place her hand over everyone but Sirius. He was smiling widely, it made her cry.
"Oh Sirius..."
The End
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