Red dragon

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Sirius walked out of the Ministry of magic a free man. Oh Merlin it felt good.

Cameras flashed on his face; he didn't answer many of the questions. He just told everyone he was eager to get home and see his friend Remus again; He didn't mention Harry yet. Just as Jason Andy had told him to. The young Lawyer only graduated from Hogwarts last year but Harry was confident he was the best choice. Harry was right; He was a bloody good lawyer.

Sirius could feel his blood was boiling as he waited for the rat to be apprehended. He needed to trust James and Lily's son. He needed to trust Harry; he was a seer after all.

He had almost gotten an extra five years in Azkaban for being an unregistered Animagus. Luckily the ministry ruled that he had already served his time and then some.

He registered with the animagus department and was free to go. Much to his great relief.

Now he was heading home.

Well he would never really be able to consider number 12 a true home. His real home was with James, Lily and Remus. His true home was in his memories and he would never return to them. There were so many things he had wanted to Tell James, Tell Lily, Tell Remus. And even tell Peter. He didn't have the strength any more.

For now he was going to focus on Remus, Harry and probably Draco. That was his future. His future as a free man; he was going to make it count for every second it was worth.

Sirius got quite a shock when he walked into number 12. The place was tidy. He had never seen it this tidy. Who the hell was cleaning it up for him? Not that retched house elf.

Sirius pointed his wand in front of him as he moved. He checked every room; but found the sitting room locked.

"SIRIUS." A female voice came from behind him.

"Cissy?"

"You're out. I was waiting for the paper." The woman told him looking down at his wand.

Sirius slipped his wand away. "Yeah I'm a free man. I've umm seen your son- he's a good kid."

"I know. I hope you don't mind us moving back in."

"No, No of course not." This was actually a relief; being here alone may have proved to be too much. "Make your selves at home. Don't worry Cissy, really."

"I'll make you some tea Sirius."

"Thanks Cissy. You look good cousin."

She shook her head. "I've just had my bond dissolved, became a single parent and had to move in to this place. It was a mess." She took a breath. "I'm tired."

"I'll get changed and we can talk."

Sirius sat down at the dining table with his cousin. As per his request she told him about her bonding break up. About her son and what she knew about his friends and the state of the world since the war.

"So are you dealing- umm with the break up and everything."

"I'm fine Sirius. I haven't told Draco yet but Lucius is getting rebonded."

"Oh I'm sorry."

"He just wants an heir now that he doesn't have Draco." She looked sad.

"Do you know who it is?"

"Tatiana Westward."

"Didn't she marry- ah what was his name?"

"No they were engaged but broke it off. She courted a few men but never settled."