Through the Fire

Chapter Six- Letters & More

Holding back tears Harry carefully and neatly refolds his mother's letter and put it back in the envelope. Harry pinch the bridge of his nose closing his eyes in thought. His mother did not trust the Headmaster. What were her reasons? She mentions his actions, what was the Headmaster doing to Lily Potter the smartest and lightest witch to not trust him? Harry wishes he knew the answers and could ask someone directly. But who can he trust? Remus would be the perfect person to ask but so far all Harry can see is that the other man have utmost trust the man has in Dumbledore.

Harry removes his hands from his face and leans forward resting his elbows on his knees then running his fingers through his hair. Things are getting so fucked up! Would Snape still hate me if he knew my mother wanted him to care for me? I will never know the answer to that. Harry leans back and looks at Neville, who was watching him intently. Neville knows what was in his mother's letter because he read it out loud for Neville and Griphook to hear. Neville rests his hand on one of Harry's shoulder and squeezes in it support and comfort. Harry pats Neville's hand gripping his fingers as if it is his lifeline. Harry then picks up the next envelope and opens it. He scans it like he did with his mother's letter seeing it is from Sirius.

Hey Pup,

I guess if you're reading this then I am dead. I know you Harry; I know that you think my death is your fault. Do not blame yourself. Things happen in life that we cannot control. You are not at fault, so get that thought out of your head right now. Protecting you is my only priority.

I'm sorry pup. I regret that the night your parents died I did not stay with you. I should have stayed and cared for your needs than my need for revenge. I regret so many things since that night. I am sorry that I was not there for every step in your childhood. I am sorry because of my foolish decision you went to live with those gods' awful muggles who did nothing but abused you and caused you nothing but pain. It is why I hope what I am about to do will make up for everything. I love you, Harry James Potter, and you are the son I wished I had. You are brave and courageous. You are not your father. You, Harry, are your own man with your destiny. Do not let someone choose the path you should go. Choose your path in life no matter what some prophecy declares.

I love you, pup. Know that your parents and I are proud of the man that you are and will become.

Oh and hey pup; when you finally get rid of old moldyshorts do it with a smile on your face.

LAST WILL & TESTAMENT

I Sirius Orion Black, of sound my and absolutely gorgeous body, declare this as my last will and testament.

To Remus I leave Fifty thousand galleons, buy some new clothes Remus J Lupin (no give backs), spend it on the brooding bat. I also leave Remus the Raglan cottage off the coast of Ireland. Make it a home with Severus. Yes, I knew I saw you meeting him on the map one day in our sixth year. Be happy Remus.

To Severus first let me say. I am sorry for the mean tricks that and pranks I played on you when we were in school. I let childish pettiness get in the way, and we could have been excellent friends. Make him happy Severus; find a cure for him I know you can do it. To Severus Snape, I leave seventy thousand galleons.

I Sirius Black Lord of the Most Noble, and Ancient House Black hereby disinherit Bellatrix Lestrange nee Black from the house of Black. I hereby, reinstate Andromeda Tonks back into the Most Ancient House of Black. So mote it be.

I Sirius Black hereby, name my godson, Harry James Potter, my heir, my son in all but blood. He will have the title Lord Black and the Black family vaults and estate. I hereby name Remus J Lupin and Severus Tobias Snape as Harry's godfathers and magical guardian. It is what Lily would have wanted.