Dog Star Rising

Two unexpected allies join Harry, Ron, and Hermione in their quest for the Horcruxes. This fiction describes preparation for the search rather than the search itself, and the emphasis is on bonding among the characters--particularly Harry, Remus, and Sirius. Questions are answered, secrets revealed, and plans made. Ties of friendship are explored more closely than romantic ones, but the assumed romantic pairings are Remus/Sirius, Ron/Hermione, and Harry/Ginny. Action begins on August 1st of what will be Harry's seventh year at Hogwarts, and continues over the next few days.

Sirius proves his identity, and makes an additional surprising revelation.

Sirius begins his story.

Sirius continues his story.

Sirius finishes his story, is welcomed by the group, and discovers the scar on the back of Harry's hand.

Several issues are resolved, and Harry tells his story of the past year.

The evening's conversation ends with a few important matters resolved. Harry and Sirius have a private talk.