Chapter Text
September 1st, 1986
First day at Hogwarts Elementary
6 AM
Sirius was already dreading being separated from Harry for his first day of school. He knew there would be screaming. He knew he would be hated for this, but it had to be done. The school day started at 7:15 exactly and he was gonna be there on time.
Plans quickly change.
6:30 AM
Sirius’ hair was tied up high in a messy bun wearing a well-worn Bowie shirt that was falling off his shoulders revealing multiple black inked tattoos. Paired with gray joggers splattered with paint and marker stains. Rocking black converses. Fighting with little Harry at the table to eat his breakfast, failing miserably as the tired boy flung his arms around.
7 AM
After changing Harrys’ clothes again when he spilled his cereal down the front they were finally ready to go. Dressed, check. Shoes on and tied, check. Book bag, check. Lunch…. Not check. Stumbling to the kitchen (pore myself a cup of ambition) he rushed to make some form of an acceptable lunch. Grabbing bread, jelly and peanut butter… wait they can’t bring peanut butter to school. THINK, THINK, THINK. What can he make? Stood in the kitchen doorway was Harry arched back with the weight of his bag getting annoyed by the second as he watched Sirius running around in a panic.
“PADFOO! My fee hur” (PADFOOT! My feet hurt) Harry yelled with all he could muster
Sirius looks up at the red faced boy and throws a plain jelly sandwich together, a random banana, and a juice box into a brown bag. Hoping it would be enough.
7:10 AM
They were in the car heading to school in a small black compact car listening to Queen. School was only a quick ten minute drive, but hey I’m sure many parents are late on the first day and it’s only a few minutes. Except, rush hour traffic turned that into twenty.
7:36 AM
Finding a parking spot was difficult but accomplished. Now to get him inside. Stopping but the office to sign in for his late arrival and receiving a scowl from the receptionist Ms. McGonagall along with a stern verbal warning about not making it a habit.
Making his way down the right hallway glancing at each door plate.
“LUPIN, LUPIN, LUPIN, uggghhhh where is it”
Only to realize he was in the wrong hall.
7:58 AM
Sirius knocks on door 103. Squatting down next to Harry as they wait.
“Alright Bambi, you’re gonna go in here and they're gonna teach you some really cool stuff, okay?” Sirius whispered watching his green eyes shine back at him
“Okay” Harry replied mocking his whisper and reaching for Sirius’ hand, only for Sirius to continue
“And I’ll be going back home”
Harry froze with his hand still reaching out, eyes dragging back up to meet Sirius’ and started welling up with tears. It was at this moment the door opened and there stood a tall, lanky man with sun kissed skin covered in small freckles, caramel set curls that bounced slightly when he looked down. Sirius stared up at his deep set eyes that looked like pools of honey. Dragging his eyes down to see the rest of him wearing a green knitted jumper, straight cut khakis, and matching black converse. His eyes gilded back up to meet his eyes again and was met with a smirk and an arched brow. Oh man he was hot, he could basically feel his face turning red. Opening his mouth to say hi but was interpreted with Harry tugging at his shirt exposing too much skin to the fine gentlemen above him. Swooped Harry up into his arms and stood standing just slightly above the man’s shoulder.
8:01 AM
“Hello, I'm Mr. Lupin and you are…?” leaning ever so slightly forward and arching his eyebrow again
“H-hi I’m single…. Sirius, I’m Sirius Black and this is” looking down at Harry and giving him a little bounce on his hip.
“Harry Potter” quietly behind soft tears and reaching his shaky hand out
Remus’ shake engulfing the little hand in his own
“Well hello Harry, I’m Mr Lupin and I’ll be your teacher this year. Oh, I must say I love your shirt; is ‘The Flash’ your favorite superhero?”
Harry lite up and almost jumped out of Sirius’ arms with excitement
“YEAH!!!!”
“Shhhh” Sirius said looking around
Harry giggled as he pulled his hair up to reveal a little scar on his forehead that he had gotten from the car accident when we was one, similar to the symbol of his shirt
“Ah, little man we've got something in common then” gesturing to the largest scar that stretched across the bridge of his nose
Sirius’ eye drew over his face now, getting a closer look to notice the silver marks painting his face. Particularly the one that continued down and disappeared below his jumper's neck line. Biting his lip imaging it and shook his head to look up and… make direct eye contact with Remus. Oh no how long was he staring. The fear quickly subsided when Remus himself began looking him up and down. Tilting his head and grinning a little almost like he was holding back a laugh.
“Hmmm, ready to go into class Harry?” With his eyes back on Harry
Harry turned his head towards Sirius, who was smiling and gave a light nod.
“okay” in a small voice
It was only when he was putting Harry down did he realize what he was wearing and blushed red across his face from the horrible truth. Harry waved goodbye and wiped his tears before walking in the doorway.
Remus still staring at Sirius’ face and boldly said “I like your shirt too” glancing down at it “it's very cute on you”
Before turning to walk in and closing the door behind him.
Harry was finally dropped off and in the classroom at 8:06 AM
8:29 AM
Sirius was just now getting back home and the second he closed the front door he collapsed against it sliding down. Squatting there, head in his hands and loudly sighed.
“Oh my God he's welsh”