...Sorry.

Really, I am.

:( I'm really sorry that there hasn't been an update forever. My school is just so crazy lately. And my after school stuff. I have clogging and piano on mondays, tap dancing on tuesdays, youth group the next night and I'm SUPPOSE to be practing my piano at home, but I don't even have time for that! Because I have been having driver's ed everyday after school for a few weeks and my teachers decided to all team up and give me homework in every class pretty much every night. Lately I've only been getting on the computer/internet on thursdays, and that's to do homework. :( Sniffle. I really wish I had time to sit and write more for this story, but it's so not possible at this time.

But I promise to try really hard to! (If I ever get some free time and a plot bunny.) This is one of my favorite stories, and i want to finish it!

Well, enough of my rambling. Here's the next chapter! Sorry if there is some cheesy ness.

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Mr. Weasley was going to be alright.

Mrs. Weasley couldn't stop thanking Harmony for saving him, but Harmony tried to say it wasn't just her, that it was the people who found him, but she wouldn't hear of it.

The next day everyone went to visit Mr. Weasley. Harmony almost couldn't bear to look at him. The only thing she could think of was him being struck by the snake over and over again.

When there at St. Mungo's, Harmony, Hermione and Cedric ran into Neville visiting his parents. He seemed very embarrassed that people now knew what his parents were . . .insane and unable to recognize their son. Harmony already knew this, of course, but decided not to say it for now.

A few days later the wedding arrived. Mr. Weasley would be unable to attend, but said that it would be okay - just take lots of pictures for him. Sirius was a bundle of nerves every time Harmony saw him. She laughed at him, just like everyone else. Gen, too, seemed on edge, though very happy.

Gen looked beautiful in her white dress, which was pretty simple, but still breathtaking. The bridesmaids all wore dresses of a pale blue and Cedric said that Harmony looked even better than the bride. The men all wore handsome tuxes, and Sirius' held a red rose in the pocket.

The service was beautiful. First Gen and Sirius said their vows, exchanged rings and kissed, officially husband and wife. Then Fleur, Gabbie and Harmony stepped up and the ritual to adopt them began. Fleur went first, stepping in front of Sirius.

The man who did the wedding service spoke. "Fleur Victoire Delacour, do you accept Sirius Orion Black as your adoptive father?"

"Yes, yes I do," said Fleur, smiling. Both of them held out their hands and the man pulled out a ritual knife and cut a small incision in each hand. Then they joined hands and the man waved his wand, muttering a spell. Their hands glowed blue and when they let go the cut was gone.

"You are now Fleur Victoire Delacour Black," said the man.

Gabbie stepped up next, smiling like her sister. "Do you Gabrielle Elise Delacour, accept Sirius Orion Black as your adoptive father."

"Yes, I do," said Gabbie. And the man went through the ritual again.

"You are now Gabrielle Elise Delacour Black," said the man.

Next Harmony stepped up, perplexing many. "Harmony Lily Potter, do you accept Sirius Orion Black as your adoptive father?"

"Yes, I do," Harmony smiled at Sirius. He smiled back, happier than ever.

Again the man did the ritual, then announced. "You are now Harmony Lily Potter Black. And I would now like to introduce to you the new Black family." Everyone applauded as Gen and Sirius walked down the isle, hand-and-hand, with Fleur, Gabbie and Harmony following behind them.

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The rest of the Christmas holidays flew by. Sirius and Gen decided not to have a honeymoon yet, instead choosing to have Christmas with their new family.

Dumbledore had come during break for an Order meeting, telling Harmony that she would be learning Occlumency from Snape.

"What?" asked Harmony, slightly confused and looking at Snape. "What's Occlumency?"

"It is the art that blocks your mind," answered Dumbledore. "You have a connection with Voldemort - your scar- and you are able to see through his eyes. I think that he is unaware of this, but he could find out at any time. You know the prophecy, the thing that he most desires, and that means your mind must be closed to him so he doesn't find out.

"Professor Snape is very skilled in this and has offered to teach you," finished Dumbledore.

"Okay, sounds . . .intresting." said Harmony.

When Christmas finally ended, the group returning to school got on the Hogwarts express and arrived back at Hogwarts. Harmony was very nervous about these Occlumency lessons. She hoped that she would pick up quickly, not wanting Voldemort in her head at all.

Harmony had Potions the next morning, then Divination then Defense. Harmony breathed a sigh of relief when she walked into Sirius' classroom. It turned out the Umbridge would be over seeing another classroom this period.

Sirius decided that the class could be used to talk about Christmas holidays. The class urged Sirius to go first.

"Okay," smiled Sirius. "Well, I was married during break," announced Sirius. "And got three daughters, since I adopted them."

"Who was the lucky lady?" asked Blaise.

"Genevieve Delacour, or now Black," laughed Sirius. There were exciting whispers. "Yeah, I have no choice but to thank Harmony because if she hadn't saved Gabbie - Fleur's little sister - in the second task, I would have never met her."

Everyone laughed. Lavender Brown raised her hand. "I didn't know that Fleur had another sister."

"Oh, she doesn't," said Sirius, his eyes twinkling. "I adopted Harmony." Everyone looked over to Harmony who smiled.

Harmony shrugged. "What can I say, he's as close to a dad as I've ever had so instead of being my godfather, he's my father."

Many of the girls ooh and awed at this statement, saying it was soooooo cute.

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That night Harmony went to Snape's office, her stomach in knots. When Harmony was let in, Snape began to explain how Occlumency worked and that Legilimency was the Muggle equivalent of 'reading minds.'

"Now, Miss Potter Black, you must clear you mind of all emotions," Snape said. Harmony tried, but it seemed so hard. "Now, I will try to penetrate you mind - I must warn you, you probably will not be able to block in this first time, meaning I will see many of you memories. I am sorry now, for the invasion of privacy."

Harmony nodded. "Thanks, go on, then." Harmony took a deep breath.

"Legilimens!" exclaimed Snape.

Memories flooded over Harmony. Memories she wished to never relive. She was five and jealous of Dudley riding a new bike . . . She was nine and being chased up a tree by Aunt Marge's bull dog, stuck up there till after midnight . . . She was locked under the stairs, her stomach rumbling from hunger . . . She was being struck by Uncle Vernon, his breath stinking with alcohol . . . Cedric was nearing in to kiss her for the first time.

A voice told her that was very private and suddenly the memories stopped.

Snape stared at her for a moment, Harmony breathing heavily. "You lost control," he said softly.

"I know," whispered Harmony. "Did you see everything?"

"Yes, I did," he answered, sadly. "Did it happen a lot?" he asked.

"What?" asked Harmony, growing slightly angry that someone had seen her memories of the Dursleys. She had never told anyone of the extend of their treatment of her. No one. Not even Sirius, Cedric, Hermione, Remus . . . No one. "No, the hitting not often, but the starving and days locked in my cupboard under the stairs - yes."

Snape nodded. "Let's try it once more. Try to clear you mind. Legilimens!"

Cedric was on the ground in pain as Voldemort laughed . . . Her parents waved at him through an enchanted mirror . . . Her mother spoke softly to her as she clutched her wand tightly . . .

"Stop!" Harmony exclaimed. She was on the ground. A hand was thrust in her face, helping her up.

"I think we should try a new approach," said Snape softly. "You see, when learning this art, the person you are learning from must be trusted."

"But I do trust you, Professor," said Harmony softly. "It's just . . . No one has ever known about the things you are seeing. Not Sirius . . . No one." Snape nodded and walked over to something Harmony just noticed. It was a Pensieve. Snape was pulling out silver strands from his head with his wand. After a few minutes he called her over.

"These memories I'm about to show you," said Snape softly. "Have never been seen by anyone, never talked about to anyone . .except one other person." Harmony looked at Snape. He had a far away look on his face. "Okay, go in, I will follow you." Harmony nodded and fell into the silver liquid. She landed and was aware of Snape next to her.

A young Snape was in a corner . . .crying, while a man that had Snape's nose shouted at a cowering woman . . . There were a few more that were similar to this memory, some of the woman - Snape's mother - or even Snape being hit by the man. Then they were outside, Snape was hiding behind some bushes watching . . .Harmony's mother and aunt. Harmony watched as Snape jumped out and told her that she was a witch . . . At first she didn't believe him, but then later they were seen talking about Hogwarts. Then they were in a compartment on the Hogwarts express. Lily looked like she had been crying, Snape tried to cheer her up, saying that they were finally at Hogwarts! Then said she would be good in Slytherin. Then a boy - a boy that looked just like Harmony did when she was pretending to be a boy - said that he would leave if he were put in Slytherin. And Sirius also said that maybe he would break his family's tradition of being in Slytherin. Lily and Snape left the compartment, James and Sirius calling after them. "Bye, Snivellus!" Then they were being sorted . . . Lily was in Gryffindor, but Snape was put in Slytherin.

Years later Lily and Snape were talking, saying that they were best friends, but Lily didn't like the people in Slytherin that Snape hung out with. Then it was a few more years later - fifth year because they were taking the O.W.L.s. After the test, they were outside and James began to pick on Snape. He said a spell that rose him into the air . . . Lily came to defend him, but then he called her a Mudblood. Lily blinked, in shock, then left. It was later . . . Snape tried to apologize, but Lily wouldn't hear it. The rest of the memories had Snape talking to Dumbledore . . .becoming his spy because Lily was in danger because of him telling Voldemort some of the prophecy, then Snape saying he would protect Lily's child after she died . . .

Harmony was back in Snape's office, in shock at everything she had just seen. Snape was collapsed on his chair, looking tired.

"Professor . . ." began Harmony. "I . . .I'm sorry."

Snape looked up to her. "Thank you," he said softly. "That was my worst memory, the one where I called her a . . .well, it's the worst I've ever had. Not because I was being humiliated, but because I made her feel confused and angry." He paused. "But without her I became a Death Eater . . .then unknowingly caused her death, that I am sorry for."

"You didn't know," said Harmony, sitting across from Snape.

Snape nodded stiffly. "You look too much like her, you know," said Snape. "Almost everything but your hair . . .it's like every time I look at you, into your eyes, I'm looking at Lily - into her eyes. It reminds me of what I did to her, how I hurt her, and why I have to make sure nothing happens to you."

They were silent for a few moments, then Snape spoke again. "But I'm glad someone knows . . . Someone has seen those memories that I've never shared, about my home life - everything." Harmony nodded.

"I guess I feel that way, too," she said truthfully. "And I've found that I have a past similar to someone else - you." Snape nodded.

"And this will help with your learning of Occlumency," said Snape. "Now that we are a bit closer and trust each other it should be easier." Harmony nodded. "I think we should continue later." Again, Harmony nodded and stood. She was walking out the door when she turned around.

"Professor?" she asked.

"Yes, Miss Potter Black?" he asked, looking up to her.

Harmony smiled. "Please call me, Harmony," she said.

Snape allowed himself to smile. "Thank you, and outside of classes you may call me Severus, if you prefer."

"Thank you . . . Severus." It sounded a little strange, but somewhat natural.

"I will see you soon, Harmony," said Snape.

"You, too." Then she closed the door and walked to the Maximus common room.

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:D See, in this story you don't have to wait to see his memories AND he doesn't have to die...or does he????!?!?!?!?! O.O But I hope you like this chapter and it was worth the wait! Please review! Love you all for you support!