Beauty and the Beast
Prologue – A Curse Received
The night was so serene and quiet, Sirius never wanted it to end. Three days into this affliction and there didn't seem to be an end in sight. He weakly laid back on his pillow, groaning at the aching pain. Just then his door opened and his friend James and Remus walked in. "Tell me you caught the bastard," Sirius said in a raspy voice.
"We didn't have to," James shook his head. "The other side got rid of him when they realised he failed them."
"Dammit," Sirius growled. That wasn't good enough, the rat deserved worse for betraying his friends. He swore on everything he would get his revenge. "When I get this curse removed, I'm going after them myself."
"Ummm," Remus swallowed. "Sirius, we spoke to Albus. We haven't been able to figure out how to reverse this."
"What?!" he shouted and the other two flinched. "What the hell do you mean? I could be stuck like this forever?!"
"Yes," James nodded.
Sirius furiously made to get up but the pain made him lie down again. He pounded his fists against the bed weakly, "No…" he whispered brokenly.
"I'm so sorry brother," Remus gripped his hand. "I can sympathise to a point."
"I'm sorry too -" James began but Sirius cut him off.
"No, don't you dare," Sirius warned him. "I hate this but it doesn't mean I wouldn't make the same choice all over again"
"But what are you going to do?" James asked dismally.
"There is hope," the threesome jumped and turned to the door to see Albus Dumbledore standing there. "The curse is old magic, tied one's emotions and mind as much as their power. There isn't a simple spell or potion but if Sirius can find someone who will show him true love in his other form and have him return it, the curse will be broken."
"Hate to point this out Albus but we're at war right now, I don't exactly have time for dating," Sirius remarked sarcastically.
"I'm afraid that is the only solution I can provide right now," Albus said gravely.
The others continued to debate around him but Sirius stopped listening. He resumed staring out the window and the stars twinkling the skies. He sighed quietly to himself 'no one can love what I've become'.
A/N: Hello all, new story is out! Beauty and the Beast with my own special HP twist. I just want to be clear on a couple points: 1) yes this will be Hermione/Sirius and 2) the rating MAY go up but it will not go beyond a 'T' max. Alright that being, don't hesitate to leave questions/comments/compliments (cause everyone likes to be loved) in your reviews. Until next time, ENJOY R&R PLZ!