Harry lead Cedric to the portrait of the Fat Lady who was pouting in her frame. Apparently Draco's little comment had pissed her off.
writing toolsSirius flopped down at Harry feet as Cedric turned towards them. He ruffled Harry's hair lightly. "Here we are kiddo."
Harry looked at his feet and Sirius could practically see the internal battle waging in his godson. Softly and without looking up at the Hufflepuff he murmured. "Do you have any more classes today?"
Cedric shook his head brown hair tumbling into his eyes. "Nope. McGonagall canceled her class and Snape's. I had double potions and Transfiguration today."
Looking up slightly Harry smiled shyly. "Wanna meet my brother?"
Confusion flickered in the gray eyes but Cedric nodded. "Sure. Why don't you go get him. I'll wait here."
Why would someone actually want to meet Draco? He's a whiny little pureblood git. Sirius asked but all he got was a snore from James. Apparently being dead hadn't helped James's snoring.
Discover moreAnime fanfiction storiesFan fiction mobileFiction writing resourcesAnimeBooksHarry grinned clearly pleased to be showing off his new adoptive brother and went to go through the Portrait hole when Peeves came flying around the corner. He sighed in relief when he saw Harry.
"Prongslet Peevsie has news. Blond Death Eater came barging in. He's looking for Drakiekins."
Sirius leapt to his feet a deep snarl rumbling in his chest as Harry froze. "You mean Draco's dad?"
Peeves nodded looking worried as he floated upside down. "Peevsie saw what he did for Pronglset. So I decided he deserved a headsie upey."
Harry shouted a thank you over his shoulder before bolting through the hole. Sirius hesitated before knocking Cedric who was staring open mouthed at Peeves through the hole and leaping in after him. The Hufflepuff stumbled to his feet but Sirius was not in the mood to wait. He grabbed a mouthful of robe and started to drag the Hufflepuff upstairs. Cedric might make a good human shield if Lucius came after Draco. Harry slammed the door to their dorm open to see Draco sitting on the bed his hair wet from a shower nibbling on a roll.
Discover moreDownload FanFiction appFan fiction booksTV fanfiction storiesComicsFan fiction community"There you are. The food showed up while... why are you bleeding? Who the hell is that?" Draco leapt to his feet pulling his wand out of his robes and aiming it at Cedric's chest shoving Harry behind him. Sirius spit out Cedric's robes thinking he was just adding to the problem. Normally he'd be all for a fight but the knowledge that a Death Eater from old Voldy's inner circle was searching for one of his pups had him on edge.
Harry tugged on Drake's arm while Cedric eyed the wand warily. "Dray he didn't hurt me. I think he's okay he might be a friend."
"Then why are you bleeding?" Draco asked looking like he would love to turn Cedric into target practice.
He looked at his feet blushing. "I fell off of Padfoot."
Draco turned to look at his baby brother his face incredulous. "I think you hitting me in the face earlier must have done some damage because I could have sworn you just said you fell off the mutt."
Discover moreWriter collaboration platformAnime & MangaFan fiction mobileMobile app marketingAnime fanfiction storiesSirius's ears flattened. It was totally not my idea. He muttered the guilt bubbling back to the surface.
"I kinda might maybe have decided to ride Padfoot."
Cedric snorted while Draco gave them both a look like he was questioning their sanity. "What in Merlin's name possessed you to do that? You could have been killed. The mutt can barely walk without tripping over his own paws. What made you think he could walk with you on his back? He's not a pony."
Harry scuffed his shoe against the ground while Sirius tried to figure out why he was being scolded by an eleven year old.
"It was fun until Padfoot broke his leg and I went flying. " Harry mumbled defensively and Sirius barked in agreement.
Draco rolled his eyes but clearly decided that he had better things to do in his life like try and kill Cedric.
"Did he attack you and force you to lead him here or something?" Draco asked taking a step closer to the Hufflepuff who seemed to have realized that the little firstie in front of him could cast maybe two spells and was little threat to a fourth year like himself. Cedric didn't even flinch as Draco's wand stabbed him in the chest.
Harry got between them his emerald green eyes pleading. "Dray he didn't' attack me or anything. A group of Slytherins found me when Paddy was hurt and Cedric scared them off. Please don't kill him."
Cedric gave a look that was something along the lines of "I'd like to see him try." Sirius instantly decided he liked Cedric. Merlin know's how much Draco needed to be knocked down a few pegs. Though his protectiveness was cute.
The snoring in Sirius's head that he'd been tuning out got abruptly louder. The Animagus growled annoyed causing the three boys to look at him strangely. JAMES WAKE THE HELL UP! Sirius shouted in no mood to deal with James's awful snoring. Sirius had been told on more than one occasion he was loud enough to wake the dead but now that he had the chance to test it he found he was wrong. PRONGS WAKE UP!
Discover moreAnimeCartoonsFiction writing resourcesCrossover fiction guidesCartoons fanfiction storiesWhen all he got was a snore in response Sirius grew annoyed. It was one thing for Bambi to snore when Sirius had a nice full tummy of food but completely another when his leg hurt and he was hungry. He had nearly killed James for his snoring when they shared a dorm until he discovered a lovely muggle invention called Duct Tape and a pacifier. All it took was shoving a pacifier in James mouth then wrapping some Duct Tape around his head and Sirius got to sleep in peace and quiet. Sirius backed up feeling the pups and Cedric eyes before he charged the wall as fast as he could with his injured leg slamming his skull into the stone. James snored at him oblivious to the pain radiating from his pack-brother.
"Um is that normal behavior from Padfoot?" Cedric asked as Sirius shook off the pain and started hitting his head into the wall repeatedly.
Harry nodded. "Yes. He does that alot. Don't worry he has a thick skull."
Cedric nodded and sat on the edge of the bed ignoring the death glares Draco was sending his way. "So I'm Cedric by the way. Cedric Diggory." The Hufflepuff held out his hand his smile friendly. Draco just stared at him. Harry rolled his eyes flopping down on the bed and snagging sandwich from the heaping plate of food to watch the entertaining sight of his godfather hitting his head into a wall. Draco leaned against the wall glaring at Cedric who was lounging on the bed watching Sirius.
Right when Sirius was sure his skull was going to crack open when James gave a sleepy yawn. Morning Pads.
Morning Pads? Morning? I've been hitting my skull into a wall for five minutes trying to wake you up. I think I deserve more than a morning.
James sent soothing thoughts over the bond. Easy Sirius. Why are you so upset?
Sirius whined his tail between his legs and his head down ears flat against his skull. He did not want to tell James what had happened while he slept. James picked up on his fear and nuzzled his mind. Hey what's wrong Siri?
You're gonna hate me Prongs.
Nothing you could do would make me hate you Padfoot. Now tell me what's wrong. James urged sending wave after wave of love through the link.
I screwed up and got Harry hurt. Sirius whimpered his tail tucking even closer to his belly and a soft trembling taking over his body as he braced himself for James's anger.
James tugged on his mind searching through his memories until he found the ill fated doggy-back ride. He was silent for a moment and Sirius cowered his stomach nearly pressed against the floor. He didn't hear Harry calling his name.
Well that certainly wasn't your most graceful moment.James commented his thoughts calm and relaxed.
You're not mad? Sirius whined not quite daring to believe it.
Why would I be mad? It wasn't your fault or Harry's. I use to encourage you to run around with him like that. You had no reason to think this ride would be any different. If anyone is to blame its Hava. Why hasn't she checked out your leg if you hurt it escaping Azkaban?
Sirius ears which had been perking back up flicked back.I didn't tell her. Its nothing bad just a sprain that's taking awhile to heal.
I highly doubt that. Sirius you should have her look at it. We can't have you hurting yourself every five minutes. He nuzzled Sirius's mind making sure that Sirius knew he was only teasing. Sirius relaxed calmed by James calmed loving thoughts.
Love you Prongs
I love you too Siri. James gave the mental equivalent of hugging him. Then with all the random suddenness that was James he asked. Are you preggers? You are having some wicked mood swings. First you were pissed at me, then scared and upset, now you're all cute and cuddly.
Sirius rolled his eyes ignoring James and padding over to the bed and jumping up. He sniffed at the food selecting a ham sandwich and wolfing it down.
That wasn't an answer. I asked a valid question. See you even have cravings. Though if we go by your appetite you've been pregnant since I met you.
Go away James. Sirius grumbled devouring another sandwich that Cedric offered him. He licked his hand in thanks before curling up with Harry who was feeding him chips. Draco was still sulking in the corner.
See there you go again with the mood swings. You were just all loving to me and now you want to get rid of me. Did I forget how to count?
Sirius paused. I didn't know you ever knew how to count. But you are very very random James.
One, two, five, nine, seven, twenty, twelve, four. See I can count fine.
Sirius watched as Harry picked out the pickles from the sandwich he was eating and opened his mouth so Harry could drop them down his gullet. He is so your son. He has issues with pickles just like you Prongs.
They are disgusting vile little beings. But that only strengthens my case. Prego people love pickles and ice cream correct?
I could really go for some ice cream right now
I'm going to go find a pregnancy charm to use on you. Can I ask who the baby daddy or would it be baby mommy is?
Hmm the only person that has hit puberty that I've been in contact with is you.
YAY I get to be a daddy again! Do you think Harry would like a new brother or sister?
Harry would love that. Its our other little baby I'd be worried about.
We have another kid? How drunk did you get me Siri?
The one sitting in the corner looking ready to cry.
Sirius looked at Draco who had sunk to the ground in his corner arms across his chest and staring at his lap.
Harry was oblivious as he chatted happily with Cedric and Sirius gave him a hard nudge. Instead of chatting with your new boyfriend go tell your brother that you love him before he starts sobbing.
Back to my counting issues. When did we gain a new kid? I could have sworn we only had two when I went to sleep. So unless you popped out a kid while I was napping and it magically looked like a 13 year old I want an explanation.
James what are you going on about? There are only two kids in the room.
Who's the adorable little Hufflepuff sitting next to our baby?
What Hufflepuff? James are you feeling okay?
Sirius jumped off the bed a sandwich in his mouth and padded over to Draco. The blond looked up and Sirius dropped the slobber covered sandwich in his lap. Draco smiled slightly then without warning he flung his arms around Sirius's neck hugging the Animagus.
The Hufflepuff Harry is talking to!
James why in Merlin's name would a Hufflepuff be in a Gryffindor dorm room?
James was silent then in an astonished whisper Padfoot I think I can see dead people.
Well that would be good seeing as you are dead. We wouldn't want you not to be able to see your adorable little body.
James pouted. I am not little. I'm just...
Vertically challenged?
Stop joking around! We have a severe problem. I am seeing the ghost of a dead Hufflepuff sitting beside my fawn. We need to perform an exorcism or something.
Have fun with that. Sirius grinned despite himself giving his little prank away. Growling James dug his way into Sirius's thoughts though far gentler than he had with Remus. Seeing the memories of Cedric James growled and did something that completely surprised the Animagus. It felt as if James had grabbed onto his mind and he felt as his energy was being sapped. Something shoved his shoulder and he was flipped onto his back and Sirius could have sworn he felt weight leaning on his chest and stomach and he was sure he smelt the scent he loved so much. Cedric and Harry shut up and Sirius heard Draco's gasp to match his own.
"Daddy?" Harry breathed and Sirius whined as a shimmering outline formed over Sirius. A man wearing a pair of jeans and a black leather jacket that matched the one Sirius always wore. Pitch black untidy hair tumbling down into hazel eyes covered in glasses that matched Harry's.
James?
"Hey, I can touch you!" James grinned
That's not all. Look at Harry. Sirius whispered and James turned his head shifting his weight from where he was lying on his best friend to look at his son. Harry's mouth was open and tears slipped down the pale cheeks. "Daddy?" He breathed.
James grinned and jumped to his feet barely avoiding kneeing Sirius in the groin as he ran to his son. Harry reached up and for the first time Sirius saw him completely fearless with an adult other than him. James scooped him up and Harry clung to his neck instantly latching on to his father for dear life.
"Yes my little lion its me. I'm right here. I never left you baby. I love you so so much." James cooed holding onto his son his voice somewhat muffled by Harry's hair as he buried his face in the unruly hair exactly like his own.
Cedric and Draco stared Cedric's mouth hanging open and he pointed at the sight. Sirius flipped himself over watching speechless. Draco recovered first. He jumped to his feet and shoved Cedric roughly in the chest. "Get the hell out of here. They need privacy and some idiot Hufflepuff staring at them will not help that. OUT!" Draco shouted shoving Cedric again. The Hufflepuff allowed himself to be shoved out the door with Draco shouting after him. "Breathe one word of this to anyone and I will personally track you down and end your family line." Draco hissed before slamming the door in Cedric's face.
Sirius shifted instantly throwing every single ward he could think at the door before wheeling around. James was still carrying his son planting kisses on his head and trying to shove a decade of love and cuddling into a few minutes. He could only watch as father and son were reunited and it was like Harry was a normal little boy hugging his daddy.
Draco watched the whole scene his face sad and without even realizing he was doing it Sirius reached down and scooped him up. Draco was tense for a moment before snuggling into his side.
James noticed the movement and he shifted his hold on Harry a little to reach over and pull Sirius against him so the boys were smushed between them. James kissed Draco's head and pulled Sirius's head down so he could cling to his best friend.
"What I don't get a kiss to?" Sirius whispered burying his face in James's shoulder.
"In your dreams Pads." James pulled back and bounced Harry lightly. "Do you know who I am baby?"
Harry nodded grinning. "You're my Daddy."
James beamed spinning Harry around while Draco rolled his eyes clearly relieved that he wasn't being squished by the two Marauders anymore but Sirius was sure he saw a flicker of longing in the gray eyes. "I thought he was dead. Why am I looking at him?" Draco asked tilting his head back to look at Sirius who froze.
"I'd like to know that too Prongs." Sirius commented.
James shrugged. "I think it was when I was ripping those memories out of your head. I think our minds and magic are so close that we connected and okay I have no clue."
Sirius rolled his eyes as Harry looked up seeming startled. "Daddy what do you mean you ripped up Paddy's mind?"
James kissed his forehead. "Nothing my little fawn. Sirius was being a prat and was lying to me so I shuffled through his memories to see what the truth was."
Harry looked at the three other males and seemed to be relieved that Draco looked as confused as he did. "How could you look through his mind?"
James bit his lip looking to his best friend for help but Sirius only grinned. Let James explain this one. He sat on the bed with Draco cuddling up on his lap.
"When Sirius and I were a little older than you boys we did a spell to..."
"Connect our minds together. We called it the Link." Sirius piped up.
James threw him a grateful look settling down with his son nestled against his chest. "It made it so we could talk telepathically, send images back and forth to each other, share memories, and feel each others emotions. When I died..." Harry and Sirius winced but James announced it calmly. "I didn't go on. I was stuck. At first I was confused and I had no idea what was going on. Everything was foggy and it was a long time before I became aware of what was going on. I went to you baby but I couldn't touch you or talk to you. So I tried to talk to the always pleasant overgrown mutt that is your godfather. I went back and forth between you and occasionally I think Sirius was able to hear me. But after he escaped and found you the Link was strong again. It took me a bit but I was able to shove my way back into his head and we started talking."
"You were talking to my Daddy and you didn't tell me?" Harry yelled betrayal clear in the green eyes that bore into his godfather.
"Harry I thought I was going insane. I was going to tell you but I only started being able to talk to him last night. I'm sorry pup. I should have told you but I didn't want to tell you and get your hopes up only for it to turn out I was insane."
The green eyes softened and Harry smiled letting Sirius know he was forgiven.
James snorted. "Yeah because you weren't completely mental before you started hearing voices."
Harry and Draco giggled and Draco slowly slid off of Sirius's lap and walked over to James. The two purebloods stared at each hazel meeting gray. Draco cocked his head slightly to the side and James tilted his head in the other direction to keep things interesting. Draco smiled slightly and James shifted Harry to the side slightly so he could reach down and pick up Draco. He kissed Draco's hair. "I'm sorry about your father Glaciereyes."
Draco looked up confused. "What about my father?"
Sirius became very interested in his shoes. "I didn't tell him yet. In my defense I was a dog."
James rolled his eyes and Harry copied his godfather by looking at his feet which was hard since he was sitting on his father's lap.
"What about my father?" Draco demanded.
"He's in the school. Peeves told Harry and I when we were with Cedric." Sirius asked.
Draco jumped off of James's lap and made to bolt for the door but Sirius leaned out and caught him lifting the squirming boy into his lap. "Enough Dray. I don't want you near him. I hate to break this to you but your father isn't a nice man. I'm not even sure how he'd treat you if you saw him Draco. Your safer with us."
Draco still fought his hold and Sirius ignored the bruises he had to be acquiring from the failing limbs. Sirius stood up and held Draco in front of him so his face wasn't bruised by the flailing kid only to yelp in pain and drop Draco who made a run for the door. James was faster and managed to snag the fighting boy while Sirius cursed cradling his arm.
"Easy kiddo easy." James soothed holding Draco against his chest ignoring the kicks and punches.
"LET ME GO I WANT TO SEE MY FATHER. PUT ME DOWN NOW!"
Harry watched from where James had deposited him on the bed and Sirius straightened up still holding his arm against his chest.
James ignored the screaming fighting kid in his arms and looked at Sirius. "Did you just get your ass kicked in by an eleven year old?"
"Wrist. Draco's weight yanked on it. Owww." Sirius hissed and James rolled his eyes as he ducked another punch.
"How long does he typically throw fits like this?" James asked eyeing Draco.
Sirius shrugged wincing as Harry tugged on his arm to be picked up. He complied and put Harry's weight on his right arm.
James grinned at his son as Draco slowly began to tire himself out. As the thrashing and screaming became less James cradled Draco against his chest. "Are you calm now?" James asked ruffling the blond hair lightly. Draco shot him a dirty look.
Seeing his brother was calm Harry reached out eagerly trying to reach his father. James grinned and took him happily offering Draco. Sirius shook his head more than willing to give his best friend a chance to play daddy to his boys. Sirius flopped down face first trying to figure out why he was so exhausted. He hadn't been tired before. James paraded around the room carrying the pups and Sirius smiled happy to let Harry have this moment with his father and to let Draco see what a real father was like. He wasn't sure how much later it was when he felt James's hand in his jeans.
"Are you really groping me with the pups in the room?" Sirius mumbled into a pillow.
"I want your wand you idiot." James snapped.
"You do realize I could take that in two ways. One of which goes back to my earlier groping statement." Sirius lifted his head and was relieved to see that Draco and Harry looked confused. Good they still had some innocence.
James snorted and snagged the stolen wand. Sirius felt his exhaustion increase and he forced his head up to see that James had ended the wards he'd put on the door and was instead recasting them on the bed. He sat down prodding Sirius in the ribs so he rolled over before letting Harry go so he could curl up against his godfather. Draco followed though he was clearly still pouting. James settled down so that he was on one edge Sirius the other and the pups between them. "We are taking a nap." James announced. "I may be dead but I'm tired and I can feel how tired Sirius is. Not to mention I saw how late you two went to bed last night."
He flicked Sirius's wand so the curtains shut themselves before climbing under the blankets. Harry climbed over Draco so he could snuggle up against his father and James kissed his forehead then Draco's who ignored the kiss in favor of hiding his face in the pillows. Sirius copied James and managed to keep his eyes open until the boys fell asleep. James and him exchanged grins before Sirius's head hit the pillow and he fell asleep.