I'm in my room, freaking out. I was too much of a chicken to ask whether I was bitten or not, but no one bothered to tell me either. The first full moon since break comes out in fifteen minutes, and I'm scared half to death. Like I was literately in the room, hyperventilating. Nat walked in, took one look, and called all of the others.

Dad, Maxie, and Harry came running, eyeing me carefully. Maxie actually has a small bump now and Harry grew his hair out, my hair was almost down to my waist now, but that's besides the point. "What's wrong?" Dad asked, walking over and placing a hand on my shoulder.

"I have to know. Did he bite me?" Dad sighed, running a hand threw his hair. Oh no. Oh no oh no oh no. He did! He bit me! Ooohhh this is going to hurt!

"Relax Gracie. Your not a werewolf!" Nat smirked, throwing herself onto her bed. I let out a sigh of relief, but my face scrunched up in confusion. Okay. Backtrack. I saw him running at me with his fangs bared. I was unconscious, therefore had no defense. Apparently he bit me. I should be a werewolf? Harry laughed sitting beside me on the bed.

"Mione had a time turner, and we went back and waited at the place where we found you. When he got close to you, Buckbeak attacked him, and he ran away. You didn't get bitten and we saved Buckbeak!" He cheered, wrapping an arm around my waist.

"Oh thank goodness!" I sighed, flopping back on my bed. Harry laughed, laying beside me.

"Uncle Sirius can Harry stay with us tonight?" Nat begged, sitting up quickly and batting her eyes. Maxie laughed, but Dad melted. He nodded his head quickly, smiling at us.

"But I'll be checking on you!" He said, winking at Harry. He ruffled Harry's hair before walking out. I lay there, curled up in Harry's arms. When Nat left, we started snogging a bit, wanna know why? Cus I enjoy it.

"Ooohhhh! I wish I was Uncle Sirius! I would so ground you guys!" Nat snickered, walking back into the room. I rolled my eyes, curling up to Harry and pulling the sheets up to my chin. He tucked me in, pulling me close to his side.

I never want this to change.

Sirius' POV********

The only reason I said yes, is because I want Harry and Gracie to be together. I'm happy it's him and not some brainless git. No, I don't want them doing things that seventh years wouldn't be aloud to do, but I trust them. I know they wouldn't do something like that.

Ever since Gracie woke up, she and Harry have clung to each other like seran wrap. They don't separate for more than ten minutes. He's just like James in that way, fiercely protective, and I couldn't be happier. It makes me feel better knowing someone else is there to protect her at Hogwarts.

Checking my watch, it had been two hours since I last left the kids. I got out of bed, creeping downstairs to check on them. Opening the door, I saw Nat half hanging off the bed and snoring softly. I chuckled, and then opened the door wider to check on Harry and Gracie. Her head was on his chest and his arms were tight on her waist. Smiling to myself, I started to close the door, but stopped when I heard Harry start talking.

He seemed like he was having a bad dream, so I went to go wake him, but instead hid in the corner when he shot up straight, clutching at his scar. "Bloody hell," he muttered, rubbing it furiously. I chuckled to myself, thinking of James. Gracie sat up, rubbing her eyes.

"Harry?"

"It's alright love. Go back to sleep," he whispered, kissing her forehead. Once again, I was at war with myself. There was the mauraders side, which made me completely happy for them, and then there was the protective dad side, who was nervous about the relationship. It's been a year and a half, two years at Halloween. Fred and Nat have been dating even longer. She really is just like Regulas, Harry is so much like James, and Gracie really is like me, though I'm not sure whether that's a good thing or a bad thing.

"Another nightmare?" My daughter's voice pulled me out of my thoughts, I watched her place a hand in his, lacing their fingers together, and ran her other hand through his hair. He nodded, running his free hand over his face. "It'll be okay Harry. Don't worry!" She sighed, kissing his cheek.

"Your tired!"

"No I'm not!"

"Gracie, you've yawned three times now. Come on, I'm going to bed too! Get some sleep love. I'm fine!" He said, tucking her in again. When she was safely in bed, I crept out of the room, returning to bed. Maxie rolled over, laying a hand on my chest.

"How are they?"

"Acting like a married couple. As usual." We both chuckled, nodding.

"They really do love each other Sirius. It's so sweet!" She giggled, yawning too. She fell asleep again shortly after, and then I followed. I'll tell them about the Quidditch World Cup in the morning.

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"Gracie! Harry! Wake up, we got a letter from the Weasley's!" Nat yelled, shaking us awake. Harry groaned, but sat up. I'm not getting up until I know what time it is.

"What time is it?" I asked, staying in place.

"Six?" Nat said, her voice full of confusion. Six o'clock? Is she crazy? Nope. Not going to work.

"Try me again at nine, when my brain is actually, partially awake." I grumbled, curling up again. I was already have asleep, shouldn't be to hard to get back to my little dreamland.

"Come on!" Nat sighed, grabbing my hand and jerking me up out of bed. "It's important!"

Groaning, I stood up and rubbed my eyes. "Fine. But if it says 'hi from: Ron' again, I swear someone's going to get slapped." I grumbled, walking towards the door.

"I vote Harry!" Nat sang, skipping out into the hall and down the stairs. Harry grunted, standing beside me. We exchanged a look and headed downstairs. We went straight for kitchen, where we found Maxie dancing around with a happy look on her face.

"I can't wait anymore! We're going to the Quidditch World Cup with the Weasley's!" She squealed, running at me and hugging me. I squealed too, coming fully awake at the news.

"That's brilliant!" I cheered, swinging around to hug Harry who was messing around with Dad in the corner. "When do we leave?"

"Two days!" Dad said, high giving Nat. I nodded, smiling at him. "The nearest portkey is near the park, so we won't be going to the same one as the Weasley's, but our tent is right beside theirs. Mione's going too!"

I squealed again, clapping my hands together. "Yay! Now can we eat? I'm hungry!" Maxie laughed, placing a plate of pancakes in front of me. Then pulled out two more for Nat and Harry. We dug in, then decided to get ready and go to the park.

"This is going to be awesome!" Harry said, pushing Nat and I on the swings. We were giggling, trying to get ourselves to go farther than the other.

"Yeah! I can't wait, Bulgaria vs. Ireland! Who do you think will win?" I asked, smiling at him.

"I don't know. Who's Ron rooting for?"

"Hm. Well, he's like in love with Viktor Krum, so he'll probably be rooting for Bulgaria." I shrugged, swinging higher.

"And you?" He asked, giving Nat a hard push.

"Krum is an okay seeker, but he's their best asset. I'd say Ireland will win." I said, kicking me legs harder to get past Natalyn. She laughed, throwing her legs out again.

"I'm taller shortstack! Me legs go farther!" She teased, sticking her tongue out at me. I returned the gesture, pouting to myself. I grew another two inches this summer, but I'm still the shortest, which totally sucks. Ginny and I are the same height now, and every time I see Mrs. Weasley, she blames it on me not eating enough greens as a kid.

"So you vote Ireland?" He asked, smiling at me. I nodded in response. "And you Nat?"

"Meh. Ireland. Gracie was right, Krum is Bulgaria's only hope. Except maybe the veelas." She laughed, poking my cheek. Scowling I swatted her hand away.

"What veela?" I asked, biting my lip.

"Their mascot. I hear, if there's a veela in the crowd, it kicks in, and you have to go dance with them!" She said, taunting me.

"Nuh uh! You're kidding, right?"

"Nope!" She smirked, popping the 'p'. Groaning, I leaned my head back, almost tipping off the seat. Harry was laughing and so was Nat, but I don't want to be reminded of my biological mother. I don't need her, and I don't want to be like her. I have Maxie now, and Mrs. Weasley.

When we got home, I ran straight to Dad's room. "Daddy! Dad!" I yelled, hopping up the stairs. I threw his door open, wanting to know if it'll really happen. "Is it true that if there are any veelas in the crowd it'll make them dance with the Bulgarian veela mascots?" I rushed, panicking more and more. Do you know how embarrassing that would be?

"Er no. But you might glow!" He said, shrugging his shoulders. Glow? Eh. I'll take it.

"Thanks Dad! Oh hey Maxie! By guys!" I waved, closing the door behind me. I skipped back down the stairs and into my room. Collapsing on the bed, I smiled at a picture of Lilly and I. "Hey Lilly!"

"Hello!" She smiled, waving at me. "How are you?"

"I'm good! We're all going to the Quidditch World Cup!" I cheered, smiling at her.

"Have fun! And be careful!" She said, waving at me. I nodded, smiling back. What do I want to do now? Oh, lets go for a run! I shifted into my wolf and walked down the steps to the back door. Once I got there, I couldn't open. Stupid no opposable thumbs. I pawed at the door, whining for someone to let me out. Nat was the first to come, laughing when she saw me.

"Why didn't you just shift back and open it?"

I barked in response. Rolling her eyes, she opened the door and let me go. I made a beeline for the woods, heading for that same spot Harry and I laid that night. It was still peaceful and really pretty.

The Quidditch World Cup. Wow. I wonder what's going to happen? I can't wait to see Ginny and Mione, I've been writing them letters like crazy, and one night there was a storm, Ginny snuck out of the house and flooed here without anyone else knowing. To be honest, storms don't scare me as much anymore, I mean, they still freak me out a bit, but I can handle it. But it was nice to have her there, to know she'll always be there for me.

Apparently Dean sent her a letter, but she ignored it. I still want to kill him for hurting her, but she doesn't want me to, and she can take care of herself. Ginny's famous for her hexes. I can't believe I'm going to be a big sister for real! Speaking of which I guess it's time to go back, I need to check on Maxie, the wedding is in a week.

I was surprised they put it together so quick! But as far as I can tell its going to be beautiful. Nat, Ginny, and Mione are going to be brides maids, so that's going to be fun. Ron and the twins are going to be groomsmen. Mrs. Weasley's is making the cake and Professor Dumbledore is going to officiate the ceremony. Guess who's giving Maxie away! Professor McGonagall!

I ran back to the house and shifted, walking inside. Now, for the Quidditch World Cup!