Harry's godmother p1
Sirius Black x reader
Masterlist
The news about Sirius spread quickly. He was on the front page of every newspaper in the wizarding world and plastered on "have you seen this wizard" posters throughout Diagon Alley. Shopping today was a hassle, but Harry needed to buy his school books. A few days ago, Harry Potter, her godson, rang her doorbell, expressing that he was tired of living with the Dursleys. She knew there was a reason he had to stay there instead of with her, but what could she do? Send him away? "Listen, Harry, you can't live here. Just go away."
She helped him with the shopping, but her mind was consumed with thoughts of Sirius, as all Harry talked about was him. Harry knew that Sirius had known his parents. One day, she even went down to the basement and dug up a box from old times. Inside, she found her uniform, her Head Girl badge, and her heart sank when she saw the rose he had made for her. That was how he had won her over. She had saved everything from their relationship, not really understanding why... but she had. She didn’t want to delve into the box; everything inside represented her emotional time with Sirius, and she didn’t want to think about it. However, she found a photo album. "Perfect," she thought. "Harry will appreciate this."
After dinner, she handed the album to Harry. He thanked her and settled into an old, worn armchair in front of the fireplace, the album resting in his lap as he slowly flipped through its pages, his fingers tracing over the faded photographs of his parents.
One picture caught his eye: James, wearing his Gryffindor Quidditch jersey, grinning widely, while Lily stood beside him, arms crossed, shaking her head but unable to hide her smile. Harry felt a familiar heaviness in his chest—a strange mix of closeness and distance. He knew they had been happy. He knew they loved him. But he had never felt that love himself.
He swallowed hard and turned the page.
The next image made him stop.
It was Y/N—younger, around 16 or 17—standing next to a dark-haired man with gray, tousled eyes. They were at the Gryffindor table, Sirius had his arm casually slung around her shoulder, eating from a bowl on the table. Y/N was laughing at something he must have said, looking at him with joy. Even though they weren’t looking directly at the camera, there was a naturalness in their closeness.
Harry furrowed his brow. "Y/N?"
She looked up from the desk where she was sorting parchment, her body freezing for a moment.
"Yes?"
"You knew him."
It wasn’t a question but a statement.
Y/N slowly set down her quill and walked over to him with calm steps. When she looked down at the picture, something softened in her expression—sorrow, longing, perhaps something else Harry couldn’t quite place.
"Yes," she said quietly. "I knew him."
Harry glanced back at the album. There were more pictures of them. One where Sirius lay sprawled in the grass, eyes closed, while Y/N lay on her stomach next to him, drawing something with her wand in the air. Another where he was holding her in his arms, spinning her around, her laughter captured for eternity.
And then there was a picture of them kissing.
That made Harry freeze. He looked up at her again, his voice uncertain. "Were you...?"
Y/N took a deep breath, but her gaze didn’t waver.
"We were engaged," she finally said.
It felt like the air in the room shifted. Engaged. It wasn’t just that she had known him, not just that she had been his friend. She had loved him. Harry stared down at the photos again, and suddenly, Sirius Black felt even more... real. Not just a name in a newspaper, not just a traitor.
"So... why is he—?"
Y/N closed her eyes for a brief moment, as if gathering herself.
"It was a lie, Harry," she finally said. "Everything he said, everything he did... it was a lie."
It wasn’t a lie. Not entirely. But she knew Harry. He was too much like James. He would go after Sirius if he knew the truth, and she couldn’t let him do that.
"Can I ask how you two got together?" Harry asked, looking at Y/N curiously. "I mean, I know you come from such different backgrounds..."
"That's true," Y/N replied with a sigh. "Sirius belonged to the House of Black, one of those families that believes they are something just because they're pureblood..." She shook her head. "But you're not..."
"I'm half-blood," Y/N explained with a small smile. "You do know that Arthur Weasley and I are cousins?" Harry dropped his jaw in surprise.
Y/N looked at him with a slight smile. "Yes, it’s true. I might not have red hair, but we share the same stubbornness. My father was a Muggle. I think even Arthur got his interest in muggles from him."
Harry blinked in astonishment. "But how did you end up with Sirius Black?"
Y/N paused for a moment, extinguishing the lights on the tables as a faint memory of their time together flashed in her mind. "I'd rather not talk about it, Harry. Besides, you have to get up early tomorrow and catch the train..." she quickly added, trying to steer the conversation away from the painful memories.
"Oh, come on! The Dursleys never cared about bedtime," Harry whined with a crooked smile.
"That's not an argument for staying up late. Off to bed, Harry!" Y/N smiled, but her heart felt heavy.
As Harry disappeared up the stairs, Y/N felt the thoughts of Sirius begin to overwhelm her. She remembered his laughter, his intense eyes, and the way he always challenged her. A flood of memories washed over her, and she allowed herself to sink into the flashback that began to play in her mind...
Flashback 1976, Hogwarts.
(A/N: I'm very much aware that should i stay or should I go, is the 80s but I just reallly like the 80s music better and it fits sirius better. So 80s is now in the 70s!)
The famous fancast, ben barnes and aaron johnson, etc as the marauders
Gryffindor Common Room in the '70s was a lively and colorful place, dominated by red and gold. The walls were dressed in deep red velvet, and the soft light from floating candles cast a warm glow over the worn but inviting furniture. Students gathered in groups, laughing and chatting about everything from lessons to the latest Quidditch match, with a sense of camaraderie and adventure hanging in the air. In one corner sat Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, James Potter, and Sirius Black. James, with his characteristic messy hair, leaned back in an armchair while Sirius, with his dark, wavy hair, was captivated by the music playing on an old Muggle record player. "Should I Stay or Should I Go" filled the room, and Sirius nodded to the rhythm.
"Five Galleons that you fail," James said, leaning against the back of the armchair with his arms crossed and a confident grin on his face.
Sirius looked up from his seat, one eyebrow raised. "Fail at what, exactly?"
James nodded towards the other side of the room, where Y/N sat in one of the soft sofas with a book in her lap. Her brow was furrowed in concentration, completely unaware of their gazes.
"Getting her to fall for you."
Sirius scoffed. "Please, Potter, I've had every girl in this school fall for me. Do you really think she would be any different?"
James chuckled. "Yeah, actually. She thinks you're an arrogant, self-absorbed git. Her words, not mine."
Sirius leaned back in his chair, watching her as she turned the page of her book. Her hair fell over her shoulder, and as she reached for her quill, he saw a spark of determination in her eyes.
Okay. Challenge accepted.
He stood up and walked over to her, his most charming smile in place.
"Y/N," he greeted.
She barely looked up. "Black."
Not even a small smile. Interesting.
He sank into the sofa opposite her and leaned casually against the armrest. "So, what are you reading?"
She turned to the next page. "Something you wouldn't understand."
His smile widened. "Oh? And what would that be?"
Y/N sighed, but there was a hint of irritation in her voice as she said, "Advanced Defense Against the Dark Arts. Something that requires concentration. So if you'll excuse me—"
"I like Defense Against the Dark Arts," Sirius interrupted, leaning closer. "In fact, I'm quite good at it."
She raised her eyes, and for the first time, she really looked at him. Her eyes narrowed. "You like to fight, Black. That's not the same thing."
Sirius let out a low laugh. Okay, she was smart. Sharp. He liked that.
"So, what do I have to do to make you smile a little?" he asked, tilting his head.
She stared at him for a few seconds before pouting. "Stop talking."
He burst out laughing. "Ouch, you're hurting me, Y/N."
"I can live with that."
And with that, she turned back to her book, completely ignoring him.
When Sirius returned to James and Remus, James was shaking his head with a broad smile. "You're so doomed, mate."
Sirius ran a hand through his dark hair and glanced back at Y/N, who still seemed entirely unaware of him.
Okay.
This was more than just a challenge now.
















