Disclaimer: Sadly I do not own Rowling's books, her characters, or her world. But I do however own this made-up story plot-thing.

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The Beginning of the End

She carefully and quickly applied her mascara. Her fingers quivered with nerves; today she would return to Hogwarts for her sixth year.

"Bella?!"

The loud rapping on the door distracted her from putting on her blush right. She slammed it onto the counter, glaring at the pink smudge across her right cheek.

What?!!" She blasted at the door.

She recognized Sirius' gruff voice, "Hurry up! I need to--"

"Do what?!" she asked, "Wash your hair? That will be the day!" she mumbled to her reflection. She tossed on a rose colored blouse and popped the door open, nearly pushing Sirius over as he paced in front of it.

He marched past her, hands in pockets, twinkle in eyes. As he brushed by she felt his cold fingers on her arm, "Missed you!" he muttered, closing the bathroom door.

Bella ran her hand along the stinging place where he had stroked her. The skin was frozen and pale, lighter than her normally, perfectly tanned complexion.

The rattling of wheels echoed around her as three trunks thudded down the stairs. Regulus, Narcissa, and Andromeda smiled warmly at her as they passed. Bella didn't return their warm gestures, she hated her cousins and sisters; though mostly just Andromeda.

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"Bella!"

"Bella!"

Bella looked up to see her mother, Druella, racing after the Hogwarts Express. Her mother was flailing in her hand a small basket. All the blood drained from her face as she watched her mom wave her pet around. She felt on the seat beside her; empty. She could have sworn Bon Bon had been with her.

She frantically tried to pull the window down. Her mother stopped; disappeared as the train went around a bend. Bella pried the window open at last, reaching out her arm to the air. Wind buffeted her face, wiping her hair in her eyes.

"No!" she screamed, "Bon Bon!"

Tears welled in her eyes. Her beloved companion had been left behind.

She shrank into her seat, ignoring the discarded book on the floor, it had been boring her anyway! Her arms folded, lips pouting. This stuff always happened to her! Why her?! She didn't know; wasn't smart enough to figure it out, even if she wanted to.

The compartment door rolled open, a sickeningly familiar face pocked in. The boy's greasy black hair was windblown in his face, his expression one of pure enjoyment. He sauntered into the room, his hands crammed into the back pockets of his extremely baggy jeans.

"What do you want, Sirius?!"

Sirius seemed undeterred as he flopped into the seat beside her. Grinning like an idiot, he spun a basket from the inside pocket of his jacket, popping it open to reveal Bella's pet snake, Bon Bon.

She couldn't resist, it felt so natural, though she knew it was wrong. The joy of being reunited with her pet overpowered her miniscule brain. She flung herself into Sirius' lap without a second thought; a moment too late freezing.

From her awkward position she could now see Sirius' three friends, Peter, James, and Remus standing in the doorway. All three were laughing hysterically and falling over each other. Beneath her head, Bella felt Sirius relax, his muscles loosen with excitement. His hands curved around her waist, hitching her farther into his lap where he held her firmly against his chest.

She stiffened, struggling against his binding arms. After a minute of prying helplessly at his wrists; which rubbed her exposed hip skin, she attempted to glare at him.

"Let. Go. Of. Me. NOW!" To her grim satisfaction, Sirius thought her struggles to glare were her attempts to kiss.

He leaned down, lips puckered, raised her in a firm grip and brought his lips softly to hers. His tongue squeezed between her smashed lips, examining her mouth. His lips worked furiously against hers, his hands pushed her into his chest.

A million emotions sparkled into her semi-conscious mind, only one sticking; disgust. She tried to wriggle free of his mouth, to detach herself from him. He held her close, unnoticing. Finally she gave up and leaned into him, inwardly kicking herself for doing the horrendous thing. He opened his own mouth, welcoming her in; she acted like she loved him, pressing her mouth to his before sinking her teeth into his lower lip.

His hands released her instantly, dropping her onto the compartment floor. He glared down at her, caressing his lip; a single drop of blood lingered on her tongue, she licked it off, enjoying the taste. He brushed his hair back, imitating James' habit. He bent to her again; quickly she propelled herself off the floor, crashing into his buds and staggering through the milling crowd.

"Bella?" He called her, she ignored him, searching for a familiar face; any familiar person she could join. She didn't even care if it was Lily Evans of all people, as long as she was safe from Him. She neared the end of the train, her chances of luck running loose; when finally a memorable face peered at her through the glass.

"Hey, Bella!" The boy across from her glanced up at her from behind his book. His eyes were friendly, but cold. She searched his pale skin for any resemblance, his blonde hair sparking an inkling in the back of her mind. She thought his name was Lucius, Lucius Malfoy.

"Hi..." she peered at with narrowed eyes, "...Lucius?"

The boy nodded, "Lucius Malfoy, I'm in your year. Slytherin."

She nodded back, hardly paying attention, "Nice to meet you...?"

"Lucius." He reminded her. She mouthed on 'Oh' and looked through the compartment door into the empty hallway; searching.

The rest of the train ride was uneventful, if possible. Lucius continued to read his book until he finished it; then he just stared into space. To Bella it seemed as if he had no friends, but didn't really care. He seemed slow going, laidback; completely at ease with her in the room.

When the train arrived at Hogsmeade station she climbed into a carriage with him and his friend, something Yaxley, who had joined them after getting off, and who had the same vacant expression as Lucius but had bobbed dirty brown hair. There continued to be silence all the way to the castle, and she didn't even say good-bye when she ditched them at the front doors.

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Bella pulled the legs of her jeans up to wade deeper. The icy water stung on her toes and turned them a delicate pink. She shivered, splashing to the shore where her shoes waited. What she wasn't expecting was who else was waiting nearby also. She glowered at the four boys crouched under her favorite birch tree. The shortest and fattest sat patiently at the roots while the other three limber teenagers swung from the topmost branches.

She ignored them, sitting on a rock to tug on her shoes. As she tossed her hair down her back and turned to walk away, she rammed into something hard. Looking up she saw Sirius grinning down at her, his eyes twinkled and his arms curved around her. She glared, fuming. He held her to him, stroking her hair and playing with a strand.

"What?!" she snapped at him, shouldering away from him. He caught her hand and, without dropping her gaze, pulled her against him again. He took her face in his palms, raising it to meet his. "No..." She mumbled, smacking his hand away.

He gazed into her eyes, replacing his hand. "Tell me not to." He brushed his nose along her jaw; she cringed.

She pulled away, walking toward the castle. "Stop." He followed her, his hand outstretched to her. He squeezed his fingers through hers, snaking his arm around her waist; following her, matching her pace easily.

"Say it like you mean it," he wrapped his arm around her shoulders, "Tell me to stop. Tell me you don't love me." He kissed the back of her hand, closing his eyes.

They had stopped by then, standing awkwardly at the base of the hill. "I don't love you!" she pushed against his chest, "Stop."

He smirked charmingly, rubbing his face along her neck. His hands held her shoulders steady as she swayed, his lips reached her ear; kissing down to her chin. "No." He replied simply, still smiling.

"Why?"

"Because I love you." he grinned, burying his face in her hair. He smoother one of her curls, his face dazzlingly happy.

"Go away, Sirius. You may love me, but I don't!"

Sirius rubbed his hands along her arms, "Bella, Bella, Bella. Always denying what you want." He shook his head sadly, starting to tow her back towards his buds.

"No Sirius!" Bella yelled at him, "Let go. I don't love you! You're my cousin, for Pete's sake! Now leave me alone!" she struggled against his gnarled fingers, "Please Sirius! Let go!"

He furrowed his brow, obviously contemplating what to do. His restraining hands removed themselves, he shoved his hands in his pockets and turned toward the castle. "Well, then. Let's go, shall we?"

Bella glared uncertainly at his stern expression, "What?...Do you mean?"

"You said to 'Let go', so I did. And now we are going up to the castle for some lunch."

Bella shook her head, glaring at him again. She turned away from Sirius, heading around the long way; the safe way. He caught her arm after a minute, yanking her to a stop.

"Where are you going Bella?" His eyes were full of love, wonder, amusement.

"I don't know? Where are you going?" She crossed her arms awaiting his answer.

He snatched her arm mid swing, he raised it to his lips, kissing the back of it with a smile. "I," he replied slyly, "am going with you." He touched her nose with a chuckle.

Bella half turned and realized what the loud chattering she heard was; students returning from lunch. She gave Sirius an evil look, "Are you going to lunch?"

"Yes."

"Well then," she pulled her hand from his grip, smiling, "You had better get up there before the doors close. Although," she stroked her chin, "It seems as if lunch has already ended." She shrugged, dancing off to the school; leaving Sirius behind trying to make sense of that information.

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