Sirius Black, like any other child was used to losing things. Whether it is something mundane like a forgotten and lost favourite toy or something more important like his parent's affection when he was eleven. Written for the Serious Sirius Challenge.

He named his children after his parents, his godfather, his mentor; the bravest man he ever knew. But most importantly after the woman he loves. Slight Ginny bashing and AU. Answer to "Love gone wrong" by Nik.EdwardIsMyLove

Wobbling almost defeatingly with a silver of undying hope, she found him with a potion in his bloodied hands, staring blankly at it. Answer to avatarluv97's challenge "one word"

Somewhat ironically, Snape is the catalyst for the entire series. An insight to a life before Hogwarts.