Disclaimer: Harry Potter is the sole property of J.K. Rowling. I am not in any way affiliated with Ms. Rowling or with Warner Bros. Entertainment. I merely borrow her world for a short time to play around in, and receive no monetary compensation for doing so.

Spoilers: This story takes into account everything in the Harry Potter series up to, and including, book 5, and is the sequel to my own story, Another Chance. There are no spoilers in this series for HBP, and my own version of sixth year (one of them anyway) can be found in the companion piece to the Healing series, Changes.

Behind Blue Eyes

Part One

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The time flew by. Bill and Charlie graduated from Hogwarts, and Harry and Remus wrote a recommendation to the dragon preserve for Charlie. They brought Tig there for a visit for her fifth birthday, in the spring of Harry Potter's first year at Hogwarts. 'Uncle Charlie' named all the different kinds of dragons for her and she squealed in delight when a Chinese Fireball shot flames across his pen. She even got to meet a baby dragon that everyone called Norbert, much to Harry's amusement. They sent pictures of Norbert to Hagrid.

The little girl called both her fathers 'Daddy,' and the three of them were the only ones who knew which man she was talking to. Even Albus, Aberforth, Minerva, and Molly Weasley, who had become a frequent visitor, had no idea who the girl was referring to. Early one morning in March of 1993 Harry found himself sick. When his daughter came into the bathroom and found her father kneeling in front of a basin Harry sent her to Remus. The almost six-year-old was very confused when Remus ran for the nearest fireplace and called the Hogwarts nurse. Harry heard her calmly explain that she had several petrified patients and could not get away, but Harry could visit the infirmary at any time.

Harry could not explain to Remus his reluctance to go to Hogwarts. He did not want to happen upon a twelve-year-old Harry, Ron, or... then he remembered that Hermione was one of the petrified patients. Harry was able to put it off by claiming he was too ill to travel. He owled Snape and requested some safe potions for nausea and to provide him with nutrients. He added a note that he may be asking for quite a few more potions in the coming months.

Snape responded with a large package of potions that would hold Harry for over a week. He included a test for pregnancy, with instructions for use. When Harry responded with his thanks he placed a large order with the Potions Master and included a pouch of galleons for the ingredients and time. Harry was able to convince Remus that they could wait to visit Poppy when the school year and the emergency at Hogwarts were over.

Albus, Aberforth, Molly, Minerva, and Tonks were owled with the news and Minerva and Tonks were asked to spread the word to anyone else who would want to know. When Harry, Remus, and Tig arrived at Hogwarts to see Poppy, Albus greeted Harry with a hug.

"I'd like to talk to you alone later," he whispered and then spoke so everyone could hear. "Congratulations again!"

Poppy confirmed that Harry was again pregnant, with the child due in early December. Albus had the house elves prepare a celebratory lunch in the great hall, though only a few teachers had stayed. Following the meal Albus asked Harry up to his office for a chat.

"Tig," Harry said, kneeling to talk to his daughter, "did you know that Daddy knows all sorts of secret passages in this castle?"

Her eyes lit up as she turned to Remus who had narrowed his eyes at Harry. Harry grinned up at his husband. Tig was truly the daughter of a Marauder and had found many of the passages in Dumbledore Manor already. Harry and Remus were continually updating a Marauder's Map for the manor, which was kept well hidden from their mischievous daughter.

"Truly Harry," Albus was saying in his office as Harry attempted to keep a straight face. Albus imitated Harry's voice, "Gilderoy Lockhart would make a wonderful Defense Against the Dark Arts professor Uncle Albus."

"Well, I did learn quite a bit of defense that year," Harry countered.

"Yes," Albus said. "You learned disarming from Severus and caution with magical objects from Tom Riddle. Basilisk fighting you picked up on your own with a little help from Fawkes and a talking hat. The only thing anyone learned from Gilderoy was how not to..."

Harry couldn't contain his laughter any longer, "I learned how to stun Cornish pixies and avoid cameras, and how not to fix broken bones. I learned about Acromantulas as well, as Hagrid can attest."

Albus was shaking his head back and forth, "I still haven't met Aragog. And who should I hire for next year, Rita Skeeter?"

That stopped Harry and he made a face, "Merlin forbid! If I never see that woman again it will be too soon. I think Remus should teach again, though I can't help him this year."

"Yes, you will be rather busy. Would Remus agree to it? I doubt he would want to leave you alone," Albus said.

"I'm sure something will happen to persuade him," Harry saw the shrewd look Albus was giving him, "and no, I can't tell you what it is! Moony will teach at Hogwarts again. You'll know when to ask him, believe me."

It was mid-July when a shaking Remus held out the Daily Prophet to Harry at breakfast. Seeing Remus's pale face Harry called for a house elf to take Tig for the day. She could play in the kitchen garden under their watch for hours on end. Harry suspected she would excel at Herbology once she went to Hogwarts. Taking the paper, Harry feigned surprise at the headline.

Sirius Black Escapes Azkaban!

Harry scanned the article to see what information had been released. There was very little more than what the headline proclaimed. The crimes for which Sirius was imprisoned were reviewed in detail. Harry pulled Remus into a hug and dropped the paper on the table.

"I hope he just disappears," Remus said with obvious pain.

"Harry! Remus!" Albus called from the parlour.

"We're in the breakfast room Uncle Albus!" Harry yelled.

Albus, looking as though he had not slept, came into the room and instantly poured himself a cup of tea. He sat at the round, heavy oak table and looked at the two men.

"Remus, I need your help," Albus said bluntly.

"No Albus," Remus replied. "Brian is due in December and Tig is performing more accidental magic every day. I'm needed here."

Harry let Albus take care of it. He would only interrupt if absolutely necessary.

"As usual Remus, the paper does not have all the facts," Albus sighed. "There are dementors posted at the gates of Hogwarts." Harry shivered in memory. "Before Sirius escaped he had been mumbling in his sleep. He kept repeating the same words, 'he's at Hogwarts.' The Ministry thinks, and I have to agree with them, that he's after Harry Potter."

Remus's shaking stopped and his face turned deathly white. He turned to Harry, "Harry?"

"Go back to Hogwarts, Moony. Prongs Jr. needs you. You can come back here on the holidays and we'll be fine. I'm sure I can convince Aberforth to stay here, not to mention Tonks, Jessie, Reyna, Kingsley, or any number of people. They all love spoiling Tig rotten," Harry added with a small smile.

Remus nodded slowly, "I'll have a book list for you tomorrow Albus. Do you mind if I wait and take the Hogwarts Express with the students? August 31 is a full moon this year."

"That will be fine Remus," Albus accepted. "Now, I need to know everything you can tell me about Sirius."

Remus winced. Harry knew he had avoided talking about Sirius for years.

"I'll join Tig in the garden. She's probably eaten half the strawberries by now and ruined her lunch," he said. Harry kissed Remus on the forehead on his way out. He could not look Albus in the eye.

"If only we had the Marauder's Map," Harry heard Remus saying as he left the breakfast room.

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Harry was showing much earlier this time around, as if his body remembered the earlier pregnancy and was adapting to the process more quickly this time. Aberforth moved back into Dumbledore Manor just after Remus agreed to teach at Hogwarts for the year. As Harry had predicted, all of their friends had volunteered to help Harry with Tig while Remus was at Hogwarts. He had a feeling that he was going to be mothered incessantly until Remus returned, if not longer.

On the morning of September first Harry had to assist an exhausted Remus to apparate to King Cross station. They arrived there hours before the Hogwarts students were due as Harry did not want to be seen by any of them. He helped Remus to the carriage at the back of the train where Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger would sit later that day. He positioned the suitcase he had bought for Remus years ago so it was just as he remembered it.

"Get some sleep, love," Harry said as Remus leaned into the cushioned seat. "If anything happens and the students need you I am sure you will wake. I'll send your trunk on to Albus as soon as I get back."

Remus nodded affirmatively and smiled at Harry. Harry leaned down and kissed him firmly. Remus tangled his fingers in Harry's hair as he responded to the kiss. As they broke apart his hands fell down to the small of Harry's back. He pulled Harry towards him and placed a light kiss on the rounded abdomen.

"Let me know when it's time," Remus said sleepily. "Love you."

Harry smoothed back the hair on Remus's head as the werewolf drifted off to sleep, "Love you, too Moony."

Harry and Remus owled regularly. Tig, who was learning to read and write, sent messages scrawled with muggle crayons on parchment to Remus. Harry was kept updated on the happenings at Hogwarts, though Sirius was rarely mentioned until Halloween came. Remus's letter clearly showed his shock. The werewolf had not truly believed that Sirius was after Harry Potter, no matter what evidence was presented. After Sirius's attack on the Fat Lady, Remus was starting to believe. He asked Harry for advice on what he should tell Dumbledore. He suspected that Sirius was using his animagus form, but he couldn't be sure. Harry advised him to keep it quiet for the time being, as there were dementors around the castle.

After Halloween, Harry found he was no longer able to stand aside as events unfolded. More than anything, he missed Sirius. Early one afternoon he packed a large quantity of food and potions, shrunk them to fit in his pocket, explained he had some errands to run, and apparated to Hogsmeade. In a quiet alley he put an invisibility spell on himself and made his way slowly to the Shrieking Shack.

He silently unlocked the door and slipped inside, calling out quietly, "Padfoot! Padfoot!"

Harry was not surprised when he crept up the stairs to find a large black dog blocking the entrance to one of the rooms. Harry transformed to his animagus form and removed the invisibility spell. The dog backed up a bit, the hair on its back standing upright. Harry bent his front legs and lowered his head, adopting a submissive position.

The dog cocked its head to the side and took a few cautious steps forward. When the griffin did not move, the dog nuzzled its head. Soon, in the place of the dog, a man with scraggly long hair and dirty torn robes sat, a blank, hollow look on his face. Harry transformed back to his human form and held out a hand.

Sirius looked up at him in amazement and remained still until Harry spoke, "I know it wasn't you Sirius. I never trusted Peter."

Sirius accepted the hand and stood. His eyes widened in shock as he finally took in Harry's condition, "Merlin, you... you're... who?"

Harry's left hand rubbed circles on his large belly. He could feel his son moving inside. He removed the concealment charm on his wedding band and held his hand out for Sirius to see, "I've been with Moony ever since that Halloween, though it'll be officially ten years in June. Brian here will be our second. He's due in about two weeks."

"Moony's a father," Sirius said, still looking shocked.

"Come on Padfoot, I brought you some pictures... and food."

"Food?" Sirius asked, all else forgotten.

Once Sirius had devoured a good sized meal and taken several healing potions Harry brought out some pictures. He showed Sirius pictures of Tig, Remus, and Harry. One of Harry's favorites was Remus holding Tig up to see Norbert at the dragon preserve. They discussed old friends and current events while Sirius looked through the pictures and continued to eat.

"The auror heading the search for you is a good friend," Harry said.

"Do I know him?" Sirius asked

"Kingsley Shackelbolt."

Sirius grinned, "He was a Ravenclaw, a few years behind us."

"Tonks is an auror now, too," Harry grinned thinking about the clumsy metamorphmagus and her abysmal domestic charms.

"Too bad," Sirius joked, though the haunted look still hadn't left his eyes, "I always liked that girl. There's another Black gone bad."

Harry laughed while he packed up the pictures and left the food. It was difficult to hide his worry for his godfather, but he knew that pity was not welcome. He had to be back at the manor for dinner.

"Padfoot, I can't come back," Harry said, feeling guilty. "I'm about to be very busy."

Harry could see the haunted expression deepen in Sirius's eyes, "How did you know Harry? I was the only that knew Peter was their secret keeper."

"Sometimes I get dreams Sirius, and I know they're true," Harry stretched the truth as far as possible. When Voldemort, and consequently his connection with Voldemort died so did the visions. He now got twinges in his scar occasionally but only time would tell if the visions came back with Voldemort. "I've known you are innocent for a few years, but I have no proof. Remus doesn't know. Just hearing your name... it hurts him too much."

Sirius hung his head, "Thank you for believing in me, at least."

"Be careful Padfoot. I promise I will see you again," Harry turned and left his godfather.

Brian Ulysses Lupin Jameson was born December 5, 1993 at 8 p.m., unfortunately the night of the full moon. When he was placed in Harry's arms and opened his eyes Harry almost panicked. When the midwitch left and he was alone with Albus, Harry charmed his son's hair blond and eyes blue. Albus surreptitiously put a mild memory charm on Molly Weasley, who had helped with the birth in Remus's absence. Remus Flooed back and forth between Hogwarts and the manor as often as he could and spent his winter holiday with his family. It was easy enough to claim to the Hogwarts students left behind that he was ill.

Sirius contacted Harry not long after Brian was born with a charmed letter.

It was half an hour after reading the letter that Harry stopped laughing. He then placed an order for a Firebolt, top of the line broomstick, to be sent to Harry Potter at Hogwarts for Christmas. While he was at it he ordered one for himself, as he still went flying at every opportunity. He wrote back to Sirius saying that under no circumstances was Harry Potter to find out about Harry Jameson.

A few things still had Harry puzzled about the end of the year. He understood that he and Hermione used the time turner to go back, chase off the dementors, and rescue Sirius, but he didn't know how Peter escaped from Remus. In his werewolf form, Remus would have been able to track Peter easily. Even without the Wolfsbane, part of Remus would have been mad enough at the rat to hunt him down.

That was why Harry found himself in the Forbidden Forest in his griffin form on the night that Sirius escaped from Hogwarts. He watched the events of that night from yet another perspective and paid particularly close attention when Peter transformed. Not long after, Harry felt a small bump against his leg. He looked down and saw Wormtail, then saw Moony running towards them. Harry picked Wormtail up in his mouth, stretched out his wings, and flew out of the forest.

He landed at the mouth of the cave that Sirius would hide in a year from that time. He dropped the shaking rat and transformed. Not willing to take any chances, Harry pointed his wand at Wormtail and forced him to transform back to Peter. Peter Pettigrew looked at him with shock... and recognition... and stood with his head bowed.

"Who am I, Peter?" Harry asked.

"Harry Potter," Peter replied softly but clearly.

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