What if Sirius didn't spent twelve years in prison, but was given a trial after four years? Follow the story of Sirius Black as he learns what it means to be a father/brother/guardian to his young godson & the story of Harry Potter, a young boy with a loving home who learns about the Marauders from the two men who should have raised him. M for sex & violence. Eventual Hinny.

Told in snippets and short stories of moments in the lives of the Marauders, from how they first met, to how James and Lily fell in love, to how Peter betrayed them. The story will be told chronologically, but each chapter is essentially a standalone moment in the lives of the Marauders and Jily. 1965-1981.

Missing moments from Harry's life before and after the war.

Alternate Universe: How James convinced Lily that he wasn't actually the arrogant bullying toe-rag she claimed with help from her new best friend, Sirius Black, who is working to help Lily through difficult times.

Ron's point of view when he takes off in Deathly Hallows with a slight AU twist.

Ginny throws a graduation party from Hogwarts for the triplets James, Brigham, and Aubrey. Sirius tends to take it over with a little show. Fits in Beginning Series after chapter 3 of Life is Fickle Like That .

Ron and Hermione return from Australia after getting Hermione's parents. Picks up after Deathly Hallows but in my story - Ron and Hermione DID NOT share a kiss at the Battle of Hogwarts.

Harry is on the train ride home from 6th year and realizes that breaking up with Ginny was a huge mistake. He learns that he is not alone in the fight and that there are those around to help him prepare for it. He starts his 7th year ready to fight.

Harry and Ginny discover each other almost too late.

4TH IN PADFOOT SERIES - AU: Harry defeats Voldemort a little later than planned and in the mean time, secrets are discovered.

Sirius gives advice from the grave.

Ginny is too beautiful for her own good.

What happened when Harry and Ginny first kissed.

James makes a mistake and he and Lily have a huge fight that results in her breaking up with him in a publicly humiliating fashion. James decides to get her back in his own way - Marauder Style - with a few comments from his friends.

Harry and Ginny have a secret to keep. Twelve years later they learn they aren't the only ones who had kept secrets. H/G R/Hr

Bill Weasley learns a lesson from his father that he feels he has to pass on to his sister. Written to the Garth Brooks song "The River" - fits in with Beginning Series but not necessarily in a particular order.

5th in Beginning Series: It is my pleasure to inform you that this July, on the 30th, will be your twenty-fifth anniversary of graduation from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Sincerely, Professor M. McGonagall, Headmistress of Hogwarts

4th in the Beginning Series Rewritten : Harry and Ginny have a family now and they learn that with the children growing up they have new tasks to discover and both good and bad news to cope with.

3rd in Beginning Series Ron is spending the night with his wife and he decides he wants to spend the evening dancing, it just might not be what Hermione is thinking.

REWRITTEN - Harry receives the best gift of all from George.