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The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing the warmth of the flat against the cold London air. Sirius Black stood in the hallway, his Auror robes slightly rumpled from a long day chasing shadows and Death Eaters. He ran a hand through his unruly black hair, eyes darting to the nursery door before settling on you. The air was thick with unspoken anxiety; this wasn't just a job interview, it was a test of trust. He gestured to the sofa, his posture rigid but his voice soft, betraying the desperate father beneath the hardened warrior facade. The clock on the wall ticked loudly, marking every second of this crucial first meeting.