The Domino Effect (A Harry Potter Fanfiction)

CHAPTER 19: Shopping and Wands

Sirius Black. One of the greatest Aurors in the ministry who prided himself on his skills, his achievements, and his fortune not to mention the dashing good looks that he always thinks highly of himself stood gaping at the statement made by his godson, Harry Potter.

Sirius believes his brain has already exploded. Harry Potter son of James Potter, is a big fan of Severus Snape!

Sirius couldn't think straight. Severus, no Snivellus, yeah, he is back to Snivellus, just stole his godson! His godson thinks being a potions master is the coolest thing ever. He wanted to march into the git's house and give him a scolding! An Auror is the coolest thing there ever is in his opinion!

"Hey, do parents normally name different people as godfathers to their children?" Iris's voice distracted Sirius from his train of thought. "What does a godfather do anyway?"

"There are also godmothers," Harry answered. "Or godparents in general. I believe they should take part as parents if the biological parent is unavailable or died."

"Really?" Then Iris looked at Sirius. "Where have you been then?" she asked accusingly.

"Iris, dear Merlin." Sirius almost stuttered. "Your parents didn't want me to take care of you. Even though I have as much as a claim to Harry and even Severus to you as your aunt, we couldn't do anything as their preference still trump our rights as godparents. Not to mention Dumbledore's interferences. I would have stolen you if I can, however, the law would have my ass on that one. Not to mention, despite our efforts to track you we can't find you due to some heavy wards around you." Sirius tried hard to explain it as simply as possible. Harry and Iris are muggle-raised.

"And what happens if the godparent is married to someone not named as a godparent? Wouldn't that be a burden?" Iris asked. Growing up, they know how important it is for parents to always make the right arrangements for their children's care, including never passing their children to people without their consent.

"As far as I know, normally parents make sure the godparents are also a couple I suppose," Draco commented.

"Really?" Iris said then looked at Sirius Black. "So, Snape's your husband then?"

Sirius sputtered in shock, "WHAT?!"

This time it wasn't Draco who is left laughing out loud but the rest of the people in the shop. Everyone knows that Black and Snape are not on good terms with each other despite their civil friendship. But these children don't know that.

"What's wrong?" Iris looked around confused. "There is nothing wrong with liking a man, I suppose."

Sirius who is clearly out of breath from all the panic his heart went through (twice now!) glared at his nephew who is trying to hold himself away from laughing as it is unbefitting to be rolling down the floor and laughing for any heir of an ancient and noble household.

"Iris." Sirius began, almost losing it. "I, Sirius Black in no way in any relationship, romantic especially, with Severus Snape!"

Iris opened her mouth but Harry intervened. "Iris, I think that's enough." The boy is smirking.

"I apologize, Mr. Black," Harry said. "My sister can't help to tease you when she sees you reacting like that."

Sirius looked at the two a bit confused then realized when he noticed Iris giving him a teasing grin. "Why you little minx." That only made the little girl giggle at him.

"Also, I apologize for uh hurting your feelings. I don't mean any disrespect or being ungrateful. I just got a little excited. I like potions you see."

"You don't say?" Sirius only grinned but then frowned. "Wait a minute. I thought you two were muggle-raised. How do you know about potions?"