"Can you two stop kicking me? Thanks."

"Marlene and Regulus are kicking up a storm, huh?" Sirius laughed and laid down next to me putting his hand in my bump. "Yep, definitely kicking up a storm."

"They've been kicking my bladder for the last twenty minutes. That's just rude." I said and the twins kicked again. "Yeah, I'm talking about you two. Knock it off!"

Sirius laughed and leaned down to talk to the twins.

"Hey, guys. I know it's probably kinda cramped in there but you two have two more months to go, okay? We want to meet you guys too but you have got to stop kicking your mum's bladder, she's getting annoyed and we don't like seeing her annoyed. You'll learn that once your older. Now can you please stop kicking for a little while? Just long enough for your mum to get some much needed sleep. Thank you!" He smirked once they stopped kicking and leaned back. "Better?"

"You're gonna be the voice of reason and I'm gonna be the bad parent."

"You're gonna be the reason that nobody messes with our kids. The exact same reason that nobody dared to mess with us back in school." Sirius laughed and kissed my forehead. "If it's any constellation, I hope both of them turn out like you."

"Really? Even if they are sorted into Slytherin?" I asked pulling a face which made him laugh.

"Yes, sunshine. It won't matter where they're sorted, it's the kind of person they turn out to be. You taught me that." Sirius said and I shook my head laughing.

"It took a while, but looks like you finally learned."

"Sure looks like it, sunshine."

...

"An auror? You sure, Minnie?"

"Yes, and I'll make sure he becomes an auror even if it's the last thing I do." Minnie said and I nodded in agreement.

"I think I still have connections with Law Enforcement back at the Ministry, which means I can help you guys out of he wants to. Other than that, I'll talk to Moody to see what we can do." I offered and she smiled. "Anything else you need?"

"Yes, for you to stop eating my biscuits." Minnie said and I laughed.

"Pregnancy cravings, can't help it." She handed me the plate and I smiled big. "What about Umbitch? She stopped harassing Harry yet?"

"Jade-"

"She hasn't, right? All I could find is that thing about the werewolves and something about the muggles but I can't find what it is. And I need solid evidence that she's using the quill on students or else I can't turn her in. Harry's hand won't cut it. I know a lot of people who would love to see her gone." I smirked and she gave me a look. "Terrifying, right?"

"Very."

"Hush, James. She's kicking ass."

"She's scaring Minnie!"

"Minnie isn't scared of anything."

"She's scared of Jade."

"Who isn't terrified of your sister?"

"ME!"

"Stop lying, James. We can only hope that the twins turn out like her and not Sirius."

"Now, why would that be a bad thing?"

"James! He dangled from a chandelier at age fourteen and-"

"Fifteen, actually. He's older than us remember?"

"Really not helping your argument, James."

"Whatever. It wouldn't be so bad if the kids turn out like her, especially little Marlene."

"YES!"

...

"Vix!"

"Hmm?"

"Be my valentine?" I closed my book to see Sirius grinning like a mad man holding a bouquet of black roses.

"How did you-"

"It's better if you don't ask. I've spent twelve Valentine's Day alone, and I'm not spending any more. I know you hate this day but-"

"Siri? Stop rambling. And yes, I'll be your valentine." I laughed and took the flowers. "And black roses? Points for creativity."

"Yeah, well. You never liked normal things." Sirius shrugged and kissed me.

"That girl doesn't have a normal bone in her body. We were polar opposites."

"Are you sure you're related?"

"Pretty sure."

...

"What's all this?"

"Can't I spoil my sunshine? The best part is that you don't have to change from your sweats and- wait. Is that my old Quidditch shirt?" Sirius chuckled and I looked down. "It is, isn't it?"

"Can you blame me? I even charmed it so it can stretch so I won't damage it! It'll be back in the box after-"

"I didn't say it wasn't okay, sunshine. It was just a question. And you look adorable in it. Remember all the times I forced you to wear my scarf for the games? For good luck?" Sirius smirked and pulled out a chair for me.

"Don't remind me. I still remember the teasing from Prongs. 'Looks like she's a Gryff after all.' And yet you still lost the cup to the snakes." Sirius gave me a look and I laughed. "Where is everyone, by the way?"

"Bill's with Fleur, Charlie's with Tonks on a mission, and Moony's meeting with Sunny."

"Solis is back!? She's early! I haven't seen her in years since she went into hiding and all that. Moony must be so happy!" I smiled and looked at the food. "But not as happy as I am seeing all this food. You cooked?"

"And washed the dishes so you won't have to do anything later. I'm an amazing husband, I know." Sirius patted himself on the back and I rolled my eyes.

"You never did the dishes."

"Well sorry for feeding Harry and cleaning the table at the same time. In the next life, I'll turn into an octopus or some shit."

"James?"

"Yeah?"

"I breastfed Harry for like six months until he started teething. Your argument is invalid."

"Shit."

"Well thanks for doing that because my feet and back are killing me. I'm at the point where if something falls on the floor, it's dead to me." The twins started kicking again and I groaned. "Okay, okay, I'll feed you. Happy now?"

"They've been like this all day?"

"Try all week. When I went to visit Minnie, it's a miracle I didn't piss my pants. They wouldn't stop moving. If James and I were like this in the womb, then I'm saying sorry to Mum once I'm dead." I laughed and Sirius looked at me terrified. "I don't plan on dying, idiot."

"You better not."

"Same goes to you."