Hi! New reader here! I genuinely love your story! It's great!
I can't wait to read more! And I've never seen a plot like this before!
Excellent!

*new reader*
this story is amazing, i wonder if brian wulfric will ever be recognised by anyone
all i say is
PAMs PAMs PAMs

Nice descriptions. I like how you connect his appearance to his experience in Azkaban and how it differs now he's been out of there. Most people would have just said, "His face was regular now he's been out of Azkaban," but you gave a better description. I like it.

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Originally Posted by Lissy A wild thought occurred to him that he might even encounter himself! Or was he simply returned to his old body? This line of thought was beginning to bring back his headache. He needed to get help. Who to contact? That answer was simple. Dumbledore. Dumbledore would believe him. That was where he could start. Thus decided, Sirius was beginning to feel better. Glancing once more into the stream, he could see the old familiar smirk that he was known for reflecting back at him. He stood up and brushed the dirt from his robes. This he could get used to again.

I see he likes his youth, again. I can see Sirius getting used to that.

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Originally Posted by Lise “Well, here goes nothing,” Sirius thought as he raised his wand arm. Suddenly a violently purple triple-decker bus was bumping it's was over the rocky landscape towards him. Sirius laughed with happiness and waved it over. The bus stopped in front of him and opened it's door.

Couple of typos there, nothing big. "Its" instead of "It's" and "way" instead of "was." I wonder how Sirius will take to riding the dreaded, "public transportation!"

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Originally Posted by The Dove An older heavy-set man stood in the doorway, a pipe clenched in his teeth, smoke wreathed his head in a cloud. “Welcome to the Knight Bus, for the stranded witch or wizard,” the man said, sounding bored. “The name’s Oscar and I’ll be your conductor today, Ernie there is your driver,” he gestured to a very old man up front and continued. “And no, Stan is not here. He took a temp job over at the Ministry. Has a girlfriend who wants him to make more money.”

I wonder what Oscar's last name is...:shifty: I love names, and you know that. Stan has a girlfriend? Did he discover the properties of bubotuber pus?

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Originally Posted by Lissy “11 sickles first, laddie,” Oscar held out one meaty hand.

I liked that..."meaty hand." Gives a good picture.

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Originally Posted by Lise Suddenly, Oscar lifted his hat and fixed Sirius with a penetrating stare, taking in his disheveled appearance, “so what were you doing out there all by yourself, laddie?” he asked somewhat suspiciously. “Oh, uhm, crashed my broom, actually.” Sirius lied quickly. “Splintered it, no use trying to fix it.” “Your parents know your flying so far?” the conductor shifted his pipe to the other side of his mouth. “Well, I...” Sirius started.

Sounds a lot like Neville...er Harry.

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“Humph!” the older man grunted. “Kids! Should be beaten more often. That’ll keep you in line,” he pulled his hat back over his eyes and said no more for the rest of the trip.

Interesting character...I like him.

i love your story, keep writing please

*Pops* in for a few replies!

My sister and CIC of the Draco Minions!!!

:glomp: *tackle glomp for you!!!*

Me too... :shifty:

You're bad!

Well this is the clothing shop!!! *grins*

Glad to make you happy. *hugs* I really like writing him, you know. He's fun.

I know, you would've preferred the home tutoring... At your house!

Of course he did! *smiles*

Always! :glomp:


My Dearest Tina!!!!

:glomp: You are just the sweetest!

He is!!! *Stares at my own sig*

Every day is a good day to shop. And yes, it means there are lots of students out there right now... :shifty:

You know it!!!

I told you I would name someone after you! I can't help it, girls admire him! I have to point it out!

:blush: Dean is better!

Well, it's more like - does anyone want their mom fussing over them in a shop where you are talking to one of your classmates and possible future friends? He does not dislike her. It's just embarrassing.

Girls love him, I say again! But I never said that he would go out with any of them! We'll have to see... No heartbreaks for my Tina though, I just wanted you to be less jealous! *hugs*

Loves ya!!! *smooch*

When the replies get long, I get confused! So here are more!

*Mirror of Erised*:flowers:

It is great to meet you and you said my most favorite words ever:
Thank you soooooo much!! I am so glad you haven't seen this before. I never know where I get ideas sometimes!! Except, of course, for the fact that I adore the subjest of this fic. Ooooppsss, Tina just ran away with him!


allucha :flower:

I am very pleased to meet you as well!!! More of my most loved words:
Thank you ! Thank you!! I promise!! And as for being recognized... :shifty: You'll see...


Mubote:glomp:

This is not your first time posting and I just love you for it!
Thank you!!! I promise that I am! I just can't post it all at once! If I do, then I fall behind! And that's not good! I have some more coming real soon though! I'm just pacing myself!


Dean Thomas Author of a most awesome fic, that if you have not read it, you should definitely go visit:

Patrick Thatcher and the Colonist's Compass

I am honored and so pleased to see you here Dean! I admire your work so much that I'm actually a little nervous! I hope I can keep you coming back!

Thank you, and you've pointed out something that was very important to me. I really wanted the description to convey how much he changed and how much he lost being in Azkaban.

Of course he does! He missed out on so much, you know. He had it good back then and he knows it now more then ever.

Thanks! I fixed it! Grrr... Hate typos, never worry about pointing them out! As for the bus, it's convenient for those who have no better way to get around, anyway!

Did you read my ficlet in the HBP contests? I showed Stan at his other job! He got in trouble too... It was really weird considering what happened in HBP. I feel like I predicted something... And Oscar, I don't know actually! I just pictured a big guy with a pipe in his mouth that wasn't a conversaltionalist (Stan would have chatted Sirius' ear off and gave stuff away). Kinda grouchy too, like Oscar!

I know! I'm still fiddling with his personality. He can't be exactly like he was in his youth. Too much has changed. But I do figure he was a bit lost and uncertain at that moment!

Thank you so much! I am so glad! Again you hit on something important to me, that my OC's are likable!!


Alright, that is all for now!!! I will return with a fic post.... Soon!!!

This one is for my dear friend LadyV! I even left a small cliffie in her honor! Read Close Encounters to see what I mean!

Close Encounters of the First Kind



Familiar Faces

The man Sirius ran into went sprawling to the ground, his packages (as he had clearly been shopping for Hogwart’s supplies) scattered all around him. Upon noticing the man’s face, Sirius quickly averted his eyes and turning his head away, mumbled an apology before making a hasty retreat.

It was only when Sirius rounded the corner that he risked another glance at the wizard as he knelt to pick up his things. Sirius’ heart was pounding as he watched his friend, Remus Lupin, move on down the street. He felt extremely guilty that he could not help his old friend. One glance at the man’s tired, careworn face wrenched his heart in sympathy. Sirius could not help but wish for the days when he and James (he could not bring himself to think of the fourth member of their group) could make the time of the full moon more bearable for Remus. The two boys would do anything in their power just to make their friend smile during the period before and after the full moon when the boy was most drained of energy. Judging from Lupin’s weakened appearance; it was just around that time right now. Sirius vowed silently that he would contact his friend as soon as he was free of this masquerade he had to keep up. Remus was now out of sight and Sirius felt it safe to continue on his way. Still, the mischievous side of his personality was strongly tempted to chase Lupin down, tap him on the shoulder and wait for a reaction, but he knew better. “The way he looked, a shock like that would put him into St. Mungo’s,” Sirius thought as he approached the last store on his list, Flourish and Blott’s.

Inside the store, Sirius gave his school book list to one of the shopkeepers along with his pseudonym and money. He was glad not to have to hunt for the books and then be weighed down by them, especially since the moment he walked in he noticed some more familiar faces. One, just visible beyond a stack of books, looked so much like his old friend that it took all of Sirius’ willpower not to call out to him. But his logical mind reasoned, “not James, Harry.” Even then it was a close call keeping silent. Instead, he drew closer to hear what the boy was saying.

Harry was leaning casually against a shelf, laughing and talking to his friend Ron. Nearby, Bill Weasley stood consulting the school book lists with a lovely blonde girl looking on. Hermione was speaking with authority about a book she’d read over the summer to the youngest Weasley, Ginny, who looked rather bored but was politely trying not to show it. Somewhat apart from the group (though clearly with them), Sirius recognized his cousin Tonks’ bright pink hair peeking above a book she was reading.

“Wizard’s Lost Love by Bettina Breakheart”, he read with surprise, “since when did his cousin read that kind of tripe?” Out of the corner of his eye, Sirius spotted Kingsley Shacklebolt walking past the store for a second time in the last few minutes. It was clear that this particular group of students was being closely watched. He wouldn’t be surprised if there were several other Order members nearby, he’d have to be careful.

“Oy, Harry, look, there’s a new issue of Quidditch Quarterly,” Ron said flipping through the magazine.

“We’re only buying what’s on the list, little brother,” Bill called over his shoulder.

Ron scowled at his brother’s back and made to put the magazine on the shelf. He was stopped by Harry who smiled and simply tossed the book into his own cauldron.

“Thanks mate,” Ron grinned back.

“Clearly this year’s Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher know’s his stuff,” Hermione stated brandishing the new required text, “I read this book last year and it’s excellent.”

“Well anyone’s better then Lockhart was,” Ron quipped ignoring the look Hermione sent his way. Though she secretly agreed with him, she rarely spoke badly about a teacher in public, even a bad one.

Harry had no such reservations and laughed openly with Ron as if at a private joke.

Suddenly Tonks let out a startled squeak and Bettina Breakheart was tossed clumsily back onto the shelf.

“I got everything on this list,” Remus approached Bill who ticked off a number of items from his own list.

“Brilliant,” Bill said, “we’re almost done, so we can get back. Mum won’t relax until we get this lot home,” his gesture took in the younger members of the party and the blonde girl beamed up at him.

“So protective you are,” the girl observed in a thick French accent.

“Professor Lupin,” Hermione said, still not giving up on her book, “have you read this?”

“Ah, yes, that is a good one,” the man stated. Even from this distance, Sirius could see the gleam of interest in his friend’s eyes that often happened when presented with a favorite book. “And you don’t need to call me that anymore,” he reminded her.

“It’s only because you’re the best DADA teacher we’ve ever had,” Harry stated matter of fact, and Remus looked pleased despite himself.

“You haven’t any idea who did assign the book by chance…” Ron ventured.

“You know I don’t,” Lupin smiled helplessly.

The group started to move deeper into the store and Sirius made to follow, when suddenly, a strong hand clasped him on the shoulder.


:flower:

Oh no you didn't!
 

Lissy - Oh My God! What...Why...You...
Gimme a minute, lost for words...

:glomp: :glomp: :glomp:

*tackle glomps Lissy*
You are way too sweet! Seriously. I'm just too...for words... on with the review...

So thought it was going to be Snape. Don't know why...Lupin was just as good though, more emotional angst. :yes:

I love Lupin. I hate that he suffers so much, I really do, he's one of the most decent wizards there is, and he cares so much for Harry and *lowers voice* other people.

Brilliantly done. He would nearly be sick at the mere thought of him. Stupid rat. :whip:

LoL. He had a hard time with that before, it's going to be even harder now. I love how you just 'get' Sirius. It's all just so...so...him.

*Smiles knowingly and giggles* :shifty:

Uh oh. Oh God, it's Snape, isn't it? I knew it! He'd have to be in there somewhere, and he is going to be teaching him afterall, he would surely recognise the boy who had taunted him for all those years...OH MY GOD! HE's soooooo going to get his own back, always taking away points and giving him detentions! Oh well, at least he can keep Harry company...then again, it could just be Hagrid. Or Dumbledore...
Sorry, I'm babbling. A most excellant cliffhanger Lissy! I'm on the edge of my seat - can't wait for the next post!
Your writing is positively superb, not just the plot line but your structure, composition, eye for detail and characterisation are all fatastic.
(what did you really think I'd let you get away with that littlestunt without getting my own back?)
Love much,
LadyV.

PS: I mean every word. Just in case you thought I was joking...I'm not.

:( *huggles Remus* Poor poor Lupin! Lovely description though!



LOL!!! :lmao:

Wonderful update Lissy!!!

Yays! I'm here! Comments away!
 

Just like an Aunt to do that...my Aunts do! :head: OMGosh!! DRACO!!!!! SQUEE!!*squeals like a fangirl* I LOVE the way you describe him!!*melts* OOOH! Draco! Respect your mama! *thwacks him*

I just saw that! Baha!! That is soooooo true!SQUEE! *huggles Lissy*
Hehe...I luff that!! Though I'm surprised she didn't break something just then...being clumsy and all. :shifty:
W00t! Yeah! You tell him Harry!!


Oh, Lissy dear you MUST post more!! Love ya and your fic! *huggles* ~Ashley

Lol, thankees again! Yah, girls do love him! I’m living proof *Remembers the Huffie sarcasm by a diff reader!* I’ll be ignoring that for now…. *Glares* Kidding…. (As I hope you were)
*Thinks for a really long time and then squints her eyes* I’m jking, You guys are both awesome! NO need to say anymore….
See, when you put it that way…I totally understand! Moms are just so evil!!! From doing that and much more! *Nods from experience then kills the person who inventing grounding*
Lol, yah I sort of knew dating was off limits! After all, wouldn’t it be nasty dating someone who’s like young enough to be your neice/nephew! *Thinks of Lindsey Lohan and Bruce* He’s old enough to be her freakin dad for gods sake. Have some pity. Ewwww…That’s like when they hinted Siry liking Tonks (They’re cousins,, ew!) Getting off topic again….oops, um…anyways, Lol….and I wasn’t that jealous…hehe*Reminds herself this is just a book even though it never works*
Lol, AN UPDATE! It’s so funny B/C I’ve been just going around to all fics I read (At the time… they’re a lot) and saying I’ve been very busy lately. I’m so sorry I haven’t posted in like days….etc… Yet, once I saw your update, I dropped everything, deleted all windows, ignored friends’ ims, got off msn/ aim, and ran to Microsoft to quote! Lol, I’ll get to the other ones…for now….MORE LIZ AND SIRY!!!!
Lol, so it is someone he knows. Who could it be? I’m still keeping with my guesses. Either Hagrid, Lupin or Mr.Weasley. Maybe, it’s also Fudge? I’m not sure…but one of first three….
AWWWWW, Lol, LUPEY! Darn, he didn’t notice him? That time of the month eh? Okay…..that’s a bit weird…What’s up with our Marauder lover? *Looks at Liz* Lol, I guess we’ll have to wait and see. Hey, quick question, Um….Tonks and lupin were you know in you know what….what are your ships for the story? Are you gonna give them up yet? Or are you loving to drive me nuts? That’s okay, I’m getting closer to fully reading your mind! Heheh! Stalkers do that you know! Lol
LMAO! Now that’s the Siry I know! But, I see what you mean. We wouldn’t want to drive another person crazy! I’m already filling that place in mungo’s! LMAO, Pseudonym? Sounds like some sort of snake! Lol, your fic is getting my vocabulary together for going back to school! I’m getting tired of the words, sleepy, food, headache, pool, party, sleepy. Lol, *Takes a mental note that pseudonym means false name*
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Lol, It’s harry, *Wonders what he’d saying* Lol, I was hoping he’d come in!
So, I see you are using a bit of you-know-what. Lol, so I have to ask again, what is one part your leaving out? I’m just wondering, Aww puddies, I’ll just keep wondering and trying to read your mind!
TONKS!!! *Jumps up and down and all around!* Okay, maybe you should know. From all the gals in Hp, Tonks is my ultimate favorite. And it’s not just because she’s related to Siry! I just love her and everything that makes her so unique! (Now you know how happy I was when she fessed to you know who about you know what) You know what’s freaky though, I just wrote a riddle on siry/ tonks relation last night. *Is freaked out* Darn….Didnt mean to hint any answer for any new riddle though!
LMAO!! That completely caught me off guard! I’m like cracking up on the floor right now! Heheh, let me explain. I just gone reading MOTw (Ama) interview. And she said she likes Braveheart b/c it shows his bum! So, I just imagined…. Okay, lmao! Enuff! (*Hold herself back, but cracks up on the floor* Darn, Ama still has her influence on me! You guys probably think I’m totally too silly…. Anyways…moving on….
That reminds me….Who could it be? An Uppie? (Made up character…) Well, whoever it is, it’ll be interesting….compared to you know what….. *Stops hinting you know what…b4 mods start hinting something else* Sorry,
Oh my god…. Um…however I don’t think that’s leading to much. I’m thinking it’s Mcgonagall…. Or JUST someone that wont cause trouble! Lol, then again, you could shock me! Lol, you’re making me like cliffies! Lol, I SERIOUSLY loathed any AT ALL. But, now it’s fun reading your mind!
Oh, we’re at the end…. *Huggles and kiggles as usual*
Luff ya lotz!
Tina

wow that was really good, keep writing

Sorry I haven't been around for a while, (I've been on vacation) but two nice updates are waiting for me! YAY!! *huggles Lissy* :glomp:

Not much to say that hasen't been said about "Black Family Reunion", but it cetainly did hint a LOT, can't wait to see how it all comes out at school!

"Familiar Faces"

Awww, poor Lupin. :cry:

Lol, I love big words. :D

Poor Siry, you'll be able to talk to him all you want at school...RIGHT?? :worried:

Caught that reference/hint-thingy ;)

LOL!:lmao:

Another reference/hint-thingy!

WE LOVE YOU LUPIN!:glomp:

Oh no!! :gasp: Could it be Snape?? I MUST KNOW!!!!! PAMS PAMS PAMS!!

Ok, Lissy, I'm all caught up. I like your portrayal of canon characters; you know, having them IN character. I especially like Phineas Nigellus' little rant about Sirius. Very Good. I'm glad I'm caught up cause now, I can review as they come. Great fic, I'm interested to see where this is going.

Keep writing !
Its so good!

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:hello: How are you guys? I thought I'd stop in for a bit of replying!!

My sweet almost the same birthday sister LadyV

*tackle glomps you* :glomp:

I agree! Snape is... *spoiler police edit*

I love Remus :loved:

I'm trying sweetie, I'm trying. But you are exactly right, he had a hard time with distinguishing between Harry and James sometimes, so I'm working on that too. Also I feel his personality can't be the same as he was as a 16 y/o. He also is going to be different from the post Azkaban Sirius as he isn't in such a depressing situation. I'm still feeling out his personality.

:whistle:

From the Queen of the Cliffies!!!! I'm trying to learn from you!!

:blush: You are the sweetest ever! I feel the same about your work!

*tackle glomp* loves on you.


Amber!!!! How are ya sweetie? *tackle glomps*

Remus deserves all the *huggles* he can get!

Thank you! I'll be eyeing up your neck of the woods! *looks your way*


Ashley sweet little Ashley!! *glomps on you*

Tehehehehe! My other Draco lover! Can you tell I love describing him for you ladies?

LoL!! She's embarassing him in front of another kid from school!

Love you too my dearie!!


Tina!!!!! My dear riddling stalker! *double tackle glomp*

We do love him!! Don't forget that my sis who said that is a Slytherin!

You hit the nail on the head my sweet!

I never once thought Siry/Tonks!! Never! Cross my heart, not even while reading... you know. I knew it was *blank* and *blank* Knew it. Wish I could prove it. LadyV knew too!

This'll be an alternate reality year 6, though I won't be able to resist using some HBP stuff once the ban is lifted. BTW: Bill and Fleur were canon in OOTP! Don't recall? Chapter four:

Remembering that!

:whistle: Someone was reading the same book over in my other fic...

*pets* You'll see!

:evil: You sure? *huggles and kisses you* muah!


Mubote X2
Sweet and simple and I love you for coming back! :glomp:


Hey Siriusette - still loving your name!*tackle ninja glomp*

I hope you had a great vacation! Don't you ever worry, you come in when you can, I'm always here! You are always most welcome! :glomp:

I try to put a hint in every post... Tehehehehe!

As much as his house placement will allow. *insert evil grin*

Oh yes we do!!!

You'll soon find out...


Dean!!! My Patrick Thatcher connection! *glomps you whether you want it or not*

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me that you are here. I already told you how I feel about canon characters, so you know those are among some of my favorite words! I hope you will enjoy where this is going!

Well here's a post to get the evil cliffie out of the way. Just for the record - Tina guessed it:


It was McGonagall, “you’re out of time,” she stated “let’s go.” She then led her charge back to the public floo and on to Hogwarts.


I'll be back later with more!!!!


:evillaugh

Thanks for sorting that out, that was cool but wouldnt harry recognise sirius from the pictures moody and hagrid gave him.
PAMs PAMs PAMs

Oh poo-ey. That's all we're getting? two lines? DOH!
lol, only joking. So it was MacGonagall. Didn't guess that, oh well, it makes sense really...
PAMS!
Love ya, (almost birthday sister...;))
LadyV:wizard:

That was just a teaser! :P I'll post the next one in a bit!! :glomp:

Love ya!!
Lissy

Ooohh It's getting really good!!! I can't wait to read more!!! :D

Hey allucha!! New Ravenclaw that you are!!Congrats! ;)

Your Ravenclaw nature shows! You're thinking ahead! I can't say too much about that because it would be a spoiler! Tehehehe! Stay tuned and thank you! :flowers:



brandmunky! A new Griffie!! We love our Gryffindors here too! ;)
Nice to meet you! Thank you so much for stopping in!

Thank you!! I hope I can get you to come back!!

More fic coming right up!! :flowers:

I see you!
*taps foot impatiently*
I'm looking forward to this Lissy!!!!
Love ya,
LadyV.

Pssst, when you're done posting, check out Close Encounters. You'll hate me...

I want to start out by saying that today's shout out goes to my dear sister Si!! The adorable Scheming Southern Angel and CIC of the Draco Minions (don't make her mad!)


The Scroll of Forgetfulness


Sirius spent the next few days watching as the staff arrived from summer holiday and got Hogwarts ready for the students. Some, like Hagrid and Filch, spent all year on the grounds, but most did not. Sirius kept his distance, unsure of who was aware of his presence and who wasn’t. Dumbledore had mentioned telling staff members about him, presumably those who knew him during his first time here, such as McGonagall. It was a really odd perspective seeing the school like this, coming to life. The house elves, normally inconspicuous, darted all over cleaning up and cooking for the feast. Teachers set up their classrooms in anticipation of the students to come. The Heads of Houses readied their House’s common rooms. Professor Flitwick and Professor Sprout could frequently be seen going in and out of the Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff dormitories respectively. Professor McGonagall, drill sergeant-like, oversaw it all, not only the readiness of Gryffindor House and her transfiguration classroom, but instructing the house elves on details for the feast, organizing the set up for the Great Hall, consulting with Hagrid on the arrival of the first years and preparing the roster for the sorting ceremony. Only one Head of House was conspicuously absent from the preparations. The Head of Slytherin House was nowhere to be seen.

Sirius had been wandering the castle restlessly. Now that the school year was upon them, he was anxious to get it going. At the same time, he was having last minute doubts regarding the wisdom of his new assignment. As was his nature, however, he brushed these feelings aside. When had he ever not walked boldly into a challenge? He could handle this. There was, of course, the added benefit of spending time with Harry. So he prowled the castle as he once did, re-acclimating himself with the secret passages and other points of mischief he and his friends had once discovered. He supposed he could be using this time to look at his school books while he waited, but he rarely cracked open a book the first time he was here, why start now? Sirius had that effortless type of intelligence that allowed him to pick up on his lessons without much visible studying, to the chagrin of his teachers and fellow students alike.

He was on his way back to his guest suite to get ready for the Welcome Feast, which was only a few hours away, when he heard voices approaching from just around the corner of the hallway. One he knew instantly, the other he had never heard before. Sirius quickly ducked behind a suit of armor as the speakers entered the corridor.

“I trust you brought the requested item with you?” the first voice, a man, asked.

“I did,” a woman answered.

“One of Dumbledore’s more hair-brained schemes, in my opinion,” Severus Snape sneered.

“I’m afraid I’m not privy to that information,” the woman neither agreed nor disagreed with the statement.

The pair was crossing in front of Sirius’ hiding place. He risked a glance around the suit of armor. He could see Snape in profile, but nothing of the mysterious second person as Snape blocked her from view. Did he just look this way?

“I’m not sure if I’m comfortable with this deception, Severus,” the woman continued softly.

“I don’t see that you have a choice,” Snape answered.

The woman sighed, “he trusts me, it just doesn’t feel right.”

“If you’re having reservations, then you never should have accepted this position,” Snape replied meanly.

The voices faded as Snape and the unfamiliar woman turned the corner at the end of the corridor. Sirius waited several moments until he was sure the pair must have moved on. He ventured out from his hiding spot and was confronted by a scowling Snape.

“Taking to lurking in dark corners now, are we Black?” the potions master drawled.

“No, Snape,” Sirius spat “we’ve already decided that’s your department.”

Snape smiled without mirth. “I see your experience with the veil has returned you to you last known maturity level, how fitting.”

Sirius grinned impudently, “I’m sure you wish you could – No, wait! You were miserable as a student and you’re just as miserable today. Probably better off as you are now, closer to being put out of your misery.”

Snape’s wand was suddenly in his hand. “Don’t tempt me Black, you may be under Dumbledore’s protection, but that doesn’t mean I can’t make your life a living hell. Just remember who has the authority here and who does not.”

Sirius leveled his wand at his old foe. He was quite aware of the new disparity between him and Snape in magical ability, but he never backed down from a fight. “Try it! What will you do? Dock house points?” he challenged sarcastically, “for all you know I could end up in your own house, wouldn’t that be funny?”

“I would like nothing better to have you in Slytherin House,” Snape sneered. “As much as I enjoy our little conversations, I have more important things to do. So, the Headmaster asked me to give you this.” The potions master reached in a pocket and brought out a tiny rolled up scroll. Sirius took it warily. “And this,” Snape pulled an envelope addressed to Sirius in Dumbledore’s handwriting, but pulled it away before Sirius could take it. “But, you won’t be needing it,” Snape raised his wand and tapped the envelope. “Incendio,” the bottom of it started to burn.

Sirius started to lunge for the item, but Snape had already tossed it on the floor and swept away, mean laughter in his wake. Sirius was tempted to aim a well deserved jinx at the professor, but it was never his style to attack someone from behind. Besides, he needed to salvage the letter. Luckily, he was able to stop it from being completely destroyed, using a counter spell. He took the items back to his room and started by opening the letter from Dumbledore first. It read:


“You now have in your possession a Scroll of Forgotten Identity, which at some point may become useful to you during your time here. It contains the incantation for a very specific memory charm. It is a spell that has been used in the past by witches and wizards who wished not to be recognized, often the wealthy and famous who wanted to be able to go out in public and not be troubled. It eventually became limited in it’s use by the Ministry due to abuse by wizards with nefarious intent. To use the spell, you must speak the incantation clearly in conversation with the intended target. That person will instantly forget your true identity, being left with a vague sense of déjà vu instead. There are a few things you must remember before using the scroll:

1. As I mentioned, the use of this spell is limited. You will have ten uses only, so use them wisely.

2. The effects of the memory charm are not permanent. Furthermore, the spell will work for a shorter period of time each time it is used on the same person until it no longer has any effect at all.

3. The spell has no effect on those who know you are in possession of it.

(“So that rules out using it on Snape,” Sirius thought wryly.)

4. Most importantly, and I can’t warn you enough…


The rest of the letter was burned away. Sirius muttered a few well chosen oaths about his soon to be Potions professor and unrolled the scroll next. It said:


Read and Memorize:

Alieno!

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Sirius re-read Dumbledore’s letter with mixed emotions about using the spell. Clearly, the Headmaster felt there was a chance that Sirius may be recognized, most likely by Harry. He had to trust that Dumbledore wouldn’t have him use anything harmful on his godson, because if that were the case, this whole ruse could go hang. “What are the chances that Harry would recognize his new appearance, anyway?” Sirius wondered. After all, the boy had only seen him in a couple of old pictures and a few stolen moments in the pensieve. Surely, the boy’s attention was directed more toward James then himself? Would Harry really make the connection between the new student at school and the youthful appearance of his dead godfather? It seemed a bit of a stretch of the imagination, but anything was possible. Sirius hoped he would not be needing to use the scroll anytime soon. He tucked the letter into his trunk, the scroll he put in his pocket. He would think about what to do if he was recognized later. He had the Welcome Feast to get ready for now.


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