The small kitchen was full of people. A pregnant Lily Potter sat in a chair her husband James holding her shoulders. Sirius Black sat on the counter, sharing jokes and laughing while Mary Grant smiled along preparing a meal. There was a small pop and Remus Lupin appeared in the middle of the room.

"Hello everyone, I didn't miss anything, did I?" Lupin asked as he took off his light jacket smiling at his old friends. Sirius and James jumped to see him and shake his hand.

"No Remus, we've just started this shindig," Sirius smiled "Though these ladies aren't being too fun, Mrs. Pregnant Potter can't have a drink and Ms. Grumpy Grant won't have one out of sympathy." He continued winking at Mary and throwing Lily the signature Black smirk.

"Oh leave Lily alone, Padfoot," James laughed "It's not her fault Mary isn't fun."

"Typical James," May tutted in return "always defending Lily." James swelled with pride as Lily blushed. "I did invite you all for a reason, you know, not just to get shitfaced."

"Oh really and what is that?" Sirius questioned as he set plates around the small dining table.

"Well I have an announcement," Mary smiled in return as she filled three glasses with champagne and two with sparkling cider. The group all turned to look at Mary as they took their glasses. She cleared her throat and raised her glass. "To Sirius Black, father-to-be." Mary smiled. The group started to follow in her toast until they realized what she had said. Lily jumped from her seat racing towards Mary, Remus smiled and turned to shake Sirius' hand and James jumped in the air.

Sirius merely stood there, looking at his beautiful girlfriend, her long blonde hair tied in a simple knot, muggle jeans sitting on her thin frame as she was hugged by all his old friends. "I'm sorry what did you say?"

Mary turned to look at him. "Sirius, I'm pregnant. We're going to have a baby," she explained, her face breaking into a smile. Sirius ran to Mary, dropping his champagne flute on the ground and lifting her in the air, though he quickly and gingerly put her down. As he looked into Mary's deep sapphire eyes it seemed as if everyone else had gone. He brushed a few loose hairs from her face and smiled, a single tear falling down his cheek. He needn't say anything to Mary, she knew him long enough that the way he was looking at her explained all his emotions. He kissed her on the forehead before turning to smile at the group of people.

"That's right everyone, daddy here. Little Prongs will have a quidditch buddy now!" He exclaimed, slapping James on the back.

"Oh Mary this is excellent!" Lily smiled after dinner as they cleaned up the dishes. "How far along are you?"

"About two months, baby Potter will have a friend just a few months behind." Mary grinned, as she thought of Sirius being a father.

"Have you gone to St. Mongo's? They can do the gender test, you know." Lily suggested. "That's how we knew Henrietta was going to be a Harry."

"Ugh thank Merlin," Mary scrunched her nose "Henrietta is a horrid name." Lily giggled at her response and flicked her in the arm. "And yes I've gone. I went the other day when I was supposed to be grocery shopping." Mary smiled slyly.

"Annnnd.." Lily questioned, anxious for the news.

"It's a boy," Mary's face split into a huge smile. "A little Sirius!"

"Oh how awful," Lily squirmed at the thought, though she smiled widely as well. It was Mary's turn to flick Lily.

"I doubt a little James will be any better." Mary laughed.

Sirius sat with his friends but ignored all conversation. Instead he was watching Mary's exchange with Lily. He had loved her since they were in fifth year. She would be the perfect mother, there was no doubting that. She was kind and gentle, always caring for everyone around her. He also couldn't doubt that their child would be quite the looker. Yes, he himself wasn't all that bad, the female population would attest to that, but Mary was far superior. She was almost out of his league, almost out of anyone's, come to think of it. Her long golden hair was in striking contrast to his dark, she was lean and trim, quidditch had done wonders to her physique, and her skin was the color of snow, complementary to her deep sapphire-blue eyes. She was a sight to behold and her personality was a perfect match. She was smart and full of wit. She kept Sirius on his toes, he loved that about her. That and now she was the mother of his unborn child.

"Padfoot, are you listening?" James questioned, shaking Sirius' arm. Sirius shook his head and reluctantly turned to look at his friends.

"Course I am. What's up?"

"Well we were wondering if you know if Baby Black is a Sirius or a Mary," Lupin explained.

"Yeah, I've heard that some men can tell. Like I knew Henrietta was really a Harry the whole time," James smiled. Remus shook his head at Sirius who rolled his eyes at his best friend.

"No I must not be that inclined, mate. I wonder if Mary knows." He thought aloud.

"What else do you think those two a twitting on about?" James explained, bringing Sirius' attention to Mary and Lily again.

"You're right. They know. I'll get it out of her." Shortly after Mary's announcement and dinner Remus excused himself, as did James and Lily, Lily being too exhausted to stay.

"Finally we're alone," Sirius smiled rubbing his hands together. He turned to look at Mary who, to his disappointment, had fallen asleep on the couch. Sirius lifted her like a child and carried her to bed, kissing her forehead before turning in himself.