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Lissydove · 07-05-2005, 12:09 AM

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Introduction:

I'd like to start off by introducing myself. My name is Lissydove (Lissy to my close friends) and this is my third fan-fic. Currently, I have a fic called One Ravenclaw's Pursuit of Love, Friendship and a Little Attention in the Romance section and Operation Matchmaker! in the comedy section here at SS Grimmauld Place. You may be asking, isn't that enough? "Why, Lissy, are you moved to start another thread?" Answer: "I can't help myself!" I've had this idea for awhile and lately it has been taking up my creative thoughts. So I feel the need to put it in writing.

Those who know me realize that I am a Marauders fan and the topic here will not surprise them. What I hope is that I have written a story on the subject of Sirius, post OOTP and post veil in a way that you all haven't seen before (though it won't be evident in the first post), *shrugs* I know I haven't. I hope that the seasoned fan-fic readers and Sirius lovers out there will enjoy this as well as all casual readers. As my loyal readers know, I rarely take the traditional point of view in my writing.

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Dedication: This fic is hereby dedicated to four lovely ladies whom I love very much. They each know individually how much they mean to me, but I wanted to let them know how much they are appreciated:

Tina (XoxXtinaxox09)

Katy (aiangel327)

Ally (ally221289)

LadyV (Aingil an Spéir)

You all keep me going, as do all of my cherished readers! You are the best! Thank you for being here for me! I'm very lucky to have you.

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Sirius Black’s Second Chance

The Other Side of the Veil

Sirius Black’s head was pounding. He felt as though he had been hit with something hard, repeatedly. Perhaps he’d just had one too many firewhiskeys. That wouldn’t be a first. Unfortunately, he felt like he should be remembering something. What? He raised his arm to cover his face. Something was blinding him, which did nothing for the state of his headache. He groaned and rolled over. It was at this point that he realized two things: one, that he was lying down and two, that he was getting wet. He sat up in surprise “What the…?” Then the rest came back to him: leaving Grimmauld Place, the Department of Mysteries, Harry… Harry! What happened to Harry? Sirius sprang to his feet, wand in hand. He braved the bright light and opened his eyes. And found himself… alone… outside.

Overhead, the sky was clear and sunny. It was a pleasant summer day by all observations, but how did he get here? Sirius could see the indentation in the grass where he had been lying and the early morning dew that had begun seeping through his clothing. There were, of course no signs of the struggle he had left behind… How long ago? There was no way to tell for sure. But it had been night time when he last knew what was going on. The last thing he could remember was his cousin. Bellatrix had hit him with something… The pain behind his eyes told him it was something powerful and that he was lucky to have survived. Now he was outside and apparently far away from the action. His eyes raked the landscape and could only see grass and rolling rocky hills that went on for miles. Nearby, at the top of one of such hills was an archway. A thin veil or curtain hung from it, fluttering in the breeze. Sirius recognized it instantly; he had just seen one in the Department of Mysteries. It must be a gateway of some kind, which meant he should be able to go back. He ran up the hill to the arch, but he needn’t have bothered. Just as he reached the stone archway, the veil fluttered one last time and disappeared. Recklessly, he tried to walk through the stone structure, only to come out the other side on the same rocky hill. The gateway, or whatever it was, had closed.

“Harry! No!” he shouted in anguish, not worrying who might hear. It was painfully evident that he was nowhere near any towns or dwellings. He reached out and placed his hands on the cold unforgiving stone and knew that he wasn’t going to get it to work again; he had no idea what kind magic enchanted it. He rested his face on his hands and tried to think. Well, he had no idea where he was for one thing, though his instincts told him that he was still in Great Britain, probably north, judging from the landscape. He would guess Scotland. He needed to find a town of some kind where he could discreetly contact the Order. He could try to apparate a few times until he got his bearing. It was dangerous for a wizard to apparate over long distances when he did not know where he was, but he'd have to try it. It was as good of a plan as any.

Sirius sighed and moved away from the arch and… went nowhere. He tried to disapparate again, with no result. Again. What was going on? He growled in frustration. Well, if he had to travel on foot, he would be faster on four legs then on two. This way, he could also approach any towns unnoticed. He attempted to adopt his animagus form of a great black dog. Unfortunately, once again, nothing happened. He looked at his hands in astonishment, they were still hands and not paws and he was clearly still standing on two legs! He couldn’t believe it! Was he bereft of all magical ability for some reason? What could this mean? He was slowly beginning to feel frantic. As a test, he raised his wand and tried a simple spell:

“Wingardium Leviosa!” The stone he had been pointing at floated into the air obediently. Angrily he tossed it away and tried some different spells, and they too had the desired result. In frustration, he aimed a stunner at the ground and sent a large clump of dirt and dust into the air. Satisfied with that, he aimed a few more stunners out of sheer ire. Clearly he could do magic, but why couldn’t he disapparate or use his animagus form? Or do anything that would get him out of this ruddy place and closer to Harry?

He vented his anger to the sky once more, but knew it wasn’t getting him anywhere. He would have to walk, for now. He wasn’t worried about his ability to make his way in the wilderness, he had traveled and foraged for himself while on the run from the Ministry. He had just never been quite this pressed for time. Anything could be happening to Harry at this moment and Sirius was powerless to help him. He gritted his teeth and made a decision. He turned south and started to walk, with only his thoughts for company. How could he have failed his Godson so badly?

He traveled all day, the landscape not changing much. Nor was there any sign of human habitation, wizard or muggle. He would have to take a break. There was no help for it. It would do Harry no good if he pushed himself to exhaustion and not be able to go on. Nearby, there was a stream that he had recently begun to follow. He knelt down by it’s edge and splashed cool water onto his face. Perhaps after a drink and something to eat, he could continue to travel into the night. He leaned over and cupped his hands to get more water. The stream was a very slow moving one at this time of year and reflected his face like a mirror. What he saw caused him to recoil in fear and shout out in surprise…

:evillaugh

Some response posts (so I know you're out there!) will get you some more!

super_girl · 09-01-2005, 10:57 AM

i don't like to repet my self...but i'll do it only once...this is great!!!please, please post soon!

Waddles · 09-01-2005, 12:21 PM

pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams, pams!

I don't want to go to school! I want to stay here and wait for a post. Lissy, please potst so I can read it before my volleyball practice. Pams!!!

HP1FAN2004 · 09-01-2005, 05:17 PM

new reader!

hey,im a new reader and all i have to say if thats its really really good,it took me 2 dyas to read it all but..i finally finished it..PAMS i really cant wait until i see what happens next..

Mubote · 09-01-2005, 07:25 PM

post post post post post post NOW!
or feel my unsufferable wrath through the web!

Ally_W · 09-01-2005, 08:01 PM

Aw, Lissy; you're so popular! hehe

-lurks-

09-02-2005, 12:48 AM

Wow, luverly postness!!
But first...

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*Siriusette Black*She knows how I love her name!

Thank you! I get more compliments on that name than my real one...see down there *points*

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“Nice to meet you, Harry,” Sirius clasped the boy’s hand and was sure to look him in the eye while doing so. He could see a faint glimmer of surprise followed by relief in their green depths. Too many people stared at the boy’s scar when introduced to him and few could get beyond that. Knowing Harry so well, Sirius knew he had earned a measure of the boy’s respect for not making a production of it.

I know excatly how Harry feels...well not exactly but sort of. My last name's Starbuck, so whenever I meet people they're always like,"OMG!! Do you OWN Starbucks??? Can you get me free coffee???"

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“I escaped from an institution,” Sirius couldn’t help teasing them just a little, as their faces lit up with interest. “Decided I could hide out here…”

LOL!!

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Observing his Godson as close as he was, Sirius was sure that the boy had just rubbed his forehead when he said this…

Hmmm...getting your hint-thingy's on eh?

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Suddenly Sirius choked on his butterbeer. The boys stopped their conversation to stare at him. Harry raised a hand helpfully to slap Sirius on the back. "Are you ok?” he asked.

“Fine, fine…” Sirius lied, not believing he could be so stupid.

I can totally see all this happening...Sirius choking on butterbeer, Harry slapping him on the back...actually I can't see it, but it's still great!

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The one object that could probably ruin this whole deception…

Let's hope it doesn't!

Hugs!

Emily (the Starbucks gal!)
PAMS PAMS!!

cheeky_weasley · 09-03-2005, 06:33 AM

OMG post more soon PLEASE!!!!
WOW this story is soooooo awesome!!
GOD if you ROCKED anymore you'd send the whole world a-quakein'!!!

Pams sister

P.S I'm new......to this thread hahaha....

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Meandering · 09-03-2005, 02:14 PM

I'm willing to swear that Tegrin is Lupin in drag. Nice post Lissydove, and your cliffhangers are killing me, you evil, evil person. You're the only one I know who has about two pages of reviews. I don't know whether to kill you, or not.

I have one complaint to make about your Sirius though, he seems rather lacking in charisma, and he's a person that I would think had plenty - along with wicked comeback lines. You've got the overall boy's boy's feeling in the common room right, anyhow.

Good work!

Mubote · 09-03-2005, 03:32 PM

I hereby agree iwth meandering. What does meandering mean anyways? But yea, thats true

09-03-2005, 04:26 PM

Please Post Soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please Please Please!!!!!! This Is Great!!!!!!!!!

Aingil an Spéir · 09-03-2005, 11:50 PM

My my, I don't know how this one got past me!! You are a sneaky one!

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Sirius made a show of thinking about this. “I’m not sure…” he pondered for a moment. “I know!” he snapped his fingers, “The Quidditch World Cup! Lower tier, behind the Bulgarian goal posts, terrible seats!”

Oooh, good cover! Though I had to laugh, trust Sirius...lol.

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“Right, I’m Harry Potter,” the boy extended his hand for Sirius to shake. Sirius noted with pride the boy’s increased confidence. While at one time the boy may have introduced himself with a slight air of embarrassment, now he simply stated himself as though to say “this is who I am, think what you want.”

*Beams with Pride*
You go Harry - he's finally past that hurdle...:flowersmile:

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“Nice to meet you, Harry,” Sirius clasped the boy’s hand and was sure to look him in the eye while doing so. He could see a faint glimmer of surprise followed by relief in their green depths. Too many people stared at the boy’s scar when introduced to him and few could get beyond that. Knowing Harry so well, Sirius knew he had earned a measure of the boy’s respect for not making a production of it.

That's it exactly, on the nose.

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Suddenly a flash bulb went off, blinding them and interrupting Harry from replying. Apparently the Creevey brothers felt that the most famous boy in school entering into an alliance with who they felt might be the second most famous student was extremely newsworthy.

This was too funny!

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“So, are you going to be taking first year classes?” Colin chirped in.

“What? No!” Sirius found that talking to these two was a lot like watching the quaffle get passed at a Quidditch match.

LOL!

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Sirius found himself dragged over to the couch, the girls taking up spots on either side of him. Dennis and Colin followed eagerly, as did a surprising number of other curious students. Harry, for his part, took a seat in a comfy armchair nearby and grinned. For once the spotlight wasn’t on him.

I just loved this. I don't know why, I just do, It's just, right or something...

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“So where have you been all these years?” Parvati asked.

“I escaped from an institution,” Sirius couldn’t help teasing them just a little, as their faces lit up with interest. “Decided I could hide out here…”

“Really?” Dennis was in his glory.

“No!” Sirius scoffed. “My family doesn’t believe in going away to school. I’ve had private tutors. They want me to be a shut in,” he added ruefully.

The girls looked disappointed, as this story wasn’t nearly so romantic.

Ok, to Dennis, LOL! To the story, believable, to the girls, typical.*sigh*

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“Why the sudden change of heart, then?” Harry asked, having been the only one who didn’t believe the escape story.

Of course he wouldn't.

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“Well, what with the state of things these days…” Sirius knew that all assembled understood what he meant, “my Uncle stepped in and convinced my mum that a formal education would be better. So now I’m here,” He concluded hoping this was dull enough to satisfy the students.

“Who’s your Uncle?” Harry was too shrewd to make Sirius comfortable.

I'd be careful if I was Harry too, I mean, he's going to have to share his dorm with this guy. Although, if I know Harry, he's going to want to know more...

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The dormitory was set up exactly as it had once been years ago. He spied his trunk and belongings tucked neatly at the foot of a bed on the end. He smiled to himself, pleased, as this was once his spot years ago. Ron was set up in Remus’ old place and Harry in James’.

This is really sweet. It kinda makes me wonder if Neville is in Frank's spot, it's really fitting, and sweet. I supppose it was probabaly done on purpose too.

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“Well, you should tell them that,” Sirius put aside the candy, opting for a safe looking chocolate frog,” they seem to think you’ll be helping them make sales.”

“What do you mean?” Ron asked confused.

“It’s true,” Dean Thomas put in, sipping a butterbeer, “they’ve been giving out your name to every Hogwarts student who walks in.”

Ah hahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

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“She kind’ve looks familiar for some reason, though,” Ron continued thoughtfully, ripping in to some Bertie Bott’s. “What do you think Harry?”

RED FLAG!

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Observing his Godson as close as he was, Sirius was sure that the boy had just rubbed his forehead when he said this… Keeping in mind the conversation he’d overheard on her arrival, Sirius vowed to keep a closer watch on the new professor.

BIGGER Red Flag!

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He wished he had his old…

Suddenly Sirius choked on his butterbeer.

Mauhahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaa! I told you about this, didn't I? Way Back When?

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“Fine, fine…” Sirius lied, not believing he could be so stupid. He had been about to wish that he had the Marauder’s Map. An item that now lay safely in his Godson’s possession. The one object that could probably ruin this whole deception…

The question now is, how does he stop that from happening...?

Brilliant post as always Lissy, you continue to amaze me! All I can say is, PAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (funny how that's an anagram for SPAM, huh, I only just noticed that...)
Love ya!
LadyV.

LvrGrl4ever · 09-04-2005, 04:35 AM

Oh my gosh! I am so sorry! I meant to ceck up on this earlier but I've been really busy with school and everything. Yeah I have a full load this year and it's only my junior year! Well! I loved this post! I hope you can post more soon and will be checking in everytime I can.
~Heather

Lissydove · 09-05-2005, 09:32 PM

*Runs in hugging and kissing you all on the way*

I just wanted to let you guys know that the next post is in the works, with a scheduled posting time range of tonight or tomorrow, depending on how it goes in my house. (crazy here!

)

Love you all!

Lissy

09-05-2005, 11:39 PM

Lol, I know what you mean!

You just post when you can (And not a second later!!!)

09-05-2005, 11:40 PM

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(crazy here! )

Lol, I know what you mean!

You just post when you can (And not a second later!!!)

Mubote · 09-06-2005, 01:05 PM

no double posting, but w/e i dont care. WRITE MORE!

Lissydove · 09-06-2005, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mubote

no double posting, but w/e i dont care. WRITE MORE!

*huggles* Ok, working on it!

Waddles · 09-07-2005, 12:03 AM

pams, pams, pams, pams, pams!!!!! Lissy, work faster! *grabs shoulders and shakes* I can't wait any longer!!!!! Honestly, I have to get my school stuff finished in like, 5 minutes.

aiangel327 · 09-07-2005, 12:29 AM

Lissy!!

My favorite awesome big sis!

Just wanted to stop by and tell you how much I love your story!! Post when you get a chance!

Mubote · 09-07-2005, 09:36 PM

yay i got quoted HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS! ! ! ! ! ! Keep writing. Wow, siblings who actually like each other (look above)

Lissydove · 09-07-2005, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mubote

yay i got quoted HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS! ! ! ! ! ! Keep writing. Wow, siblings who actually like each other (look above)

*tickles you* and quotes you again. Katy is my sweet little SS sister!

I'm sorry guys

I haven't been feeling well this past week or so, but I am working on it and next post will have.... Potions Class... stayed tuned.

Loves,
Lissy

Waddles · 09-07-2005, 10:05 PM

Potions class? hmmm...I wonder...

Hope you feel better, Lissy.

mbenitez919 · 09-07-2005, 10:50 PM

aww feel better lissy!!!

aiangel327 · 09-07-2005, 10:58 PM

Hey Lissy! Just wanted to let you know:

That's right! I love you hun!

I hope you feel better!

BlackFiresong · 09-08-2005, 05:39 AM

Hey Lissy! Sorry to hear you've not been well. Hope you get better fast and POST!!

By the way thanks again for the birthday wishes!

Potions Class... oooh... was waiting for a class! I'm interested to see how you tackle Snape...

Oh yeah... the serial's going quite well. As well as my bday it was also their 2nd anniversary yesterday so they showed shots of the party they had. It was quite cool to know that the anniversary of my fave serial falls on ma bday!

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