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The group had made their way into the very well hidden headquarters of the Order and the Ancient and Noble House of Black. Rachel was looking around, the sound of Walburga's shrieking in the background.

Molly had stepped out of the room but returned moments later looking a bit frazzled. "I've got to get started on dinner. Sirius, Remus, Severus and Albus are in the meeting room. They'll be joining us for dinner before the Order meeting." She said to Shelby.

Shelby nodded and chanced a look at Rachel. She was standing near the very huge coatrack by the door. All of the lowest arms on the rack were taken and the short girl was attempting to hang pea coat on one of the higher arms.

"I'll take that before you hurt yourself, ickle Rachel." Fred took the coat from her arms and hung it with ease. "So short."

The teens laughed at Rachel's scowl. "I could have reached it, you know!" she persisted. "And I am not that short."

"Whatever helps you sleep at night." George laughed and patted her shoulder. Shelby smiled at their interactions. Molly and Tonks could be heard in the kitchen rumbling around.

Shelby walked towards the meeting room and entered it, closing the door behind her. Sirius, Remus, and Albus seemed to be amidst a game of Exploding Snap. Severus was brooding in the corner, reading a book and casting irritated glances at Sirius and Remus, who were being obnoxiously loud.

At the sound of the closing door, all eyes turned to Shelby. Sirius immediately lifted from his chair, and at that moment, some cards in that deck exploded.

"My fair lady," Sirius cried smiling lovingly at Shelby. The two embraced. Albus Dumbledore's eyes twinkled happily. "Shelby dear. How are you?" he greeted.

Stepping out of Sirius' embrace, she smiled toward her former headmaster. "I'm great, Albus. Thank you." She walked towards Remus and greeted him with a friendly hug.

Shelby turned towards Snape next, "Stop your scowling, Sev." She teased and kissed his cheek. The dark professor turned a shade of pink. "It's quite impossible to cease my scowling, when these two buffoons refuse to stop their yelling."

"Now, now, Severus," Albus piped up. "It was all in good fun." Sirius smirked. "Yes Snivellus, all in good fun." Shelby smacked him on the arm. "Don't call him that." She scolded. It was then Snape's turn to smirk.

"We're sorry for disturbing you, Severus." Remus apologized sincerely. Severus nodded at him and turned his attention back to his book.

"Did you bring her?" he asked Shelby boldly, not even bothering to glance up from his book. Sirius' head snapped up and looked towards Shelby expectantly.

Sirius had wanted to meet his daughter for fifteen years. What with him going to Azkaban and Shelby's escape to America, the need to keep Harry safe, the fact that he was still a fugitive, it's been impossible.

He had only recently reconnected with his wife. She had never lost her faith in him, never believed that he was at fault for Voldemort killing James and Lily. After living in America for twelve years, Shelby had returned to live in England.

"She's here." Shelby confirmed and smiled softly at the bright grin on her husband's face. "Mind you, she doesn't know about you being her father." She told Sirius.

"You haven't told her?" Remus asked shocked. Shelby shook her head, her face conflicted. "I was nervous—I know that's no excuse."

"Well, its best you go speak with her now, Shell. We don't want her too shocked." Remus advised his friend. Shelby nodded.

"Yes—you're right. I'll go talk to her now, before dinner." She nodded at everyone in the room, pecked Sirius, and made her way of the room.

Rachel was sitting in the room she was to be sharing with Hermione and Ginny Weasley. She had only met the fiery red head a few minutes ago. She seemed to be in a crabby mood but as soon as she saw Rachel her mood seemed to improve and was very friendly.

She had been upset that her mother had forbidden her to join them in Diagon Alley. The three girls were all chatting excitedly about the coming school year at Hogwarts.

All of this had been so great and easy to adjust to, Rachel almost forgot about her life in Lima and the New Directions. A flash of guilt at her forgetfulness swam through her.

There was knock on the door and Hermione and Ginny halted their conversation. Shelby stood at the doorway nervously, "Rachel, do you mind if we talk?" Rachel lifted herself from her bed and walked out of the room with her mother.

As the door closed behind them, Ginny turned to Hermione. "You reckon she's going to tell Rachel about Sirius being her father?"

"Most likely." Hermione agreed, brushing hair from her eyes. With that the girls resumed their previous conversation.

Shelby closed the door to Sirius' childhood bedroom—the room she currently shared with him. Rachel looked around and could tell immediately where they were standing. She felt excitement bubble in her stomach but then a flash of cold. The trio was entering their fifth year. This year—he was supposed to die.

"Honey, I've got something to tell you," she led Rachel to the bed where they took a seat. Rachel nodded at her mother with a smile.

"I know your dads probably told you that you were given birth to by a surrogate mother and—although you are in fact my daughter—you don't have any of the Berry men's blood."

Rachel gasped in shock. "But—" Shelby cut her off. "Let me finish, Rachel. I haven't told you the whole story." With that Shelby proceeded to tell her everything; the rising of the first war, her and Sirius' separation, her giving Rachel for adoption to protect her, everything.

After Rachel got over her momentary shock she spoke up. "So wait—Sirius is my real dad?" she asked. Shelby bit her lip and nodded nervously.

"Do I get to meet him anytime soon?" Rachel asked a small smile on her features. Shelby smiled and laughed in relief, taking her daughter in her arms.

"Let's go down, you can meet him now." The two brunettes linked arms, and walked out of the room. As they walked down the steps and headed towards the foyer, you could hear boisterous laughter.

When they did enter, a hook nosed man with black hair was scowling and another tall, handsome, dark haired man laughed. Harry was also in the room attempting to muffle his laughter.

When the two brunettes entered the room, the laughter ceased. Gray and brown connected, both eyes blurred with tears.

Sirius opened his arms for a hug immediately. Rachel couldn't help it; she ran towards him and jumped into his arms. The two embraced and Rachel couldn't help but cry. "Dad." She whispered.

She loved her daddies to death, but never has she felt this much of a connection with them. She breathed deeply, the smell of sweet reunion.

She was home.

I know, cheesy, but I couldn't resist. Read and review, please!