Hello and welcome to a HARRY POTTER STORY!

Allow me to remind you that I own NOTHING, JK Rowling is mastery of the entire series. No copyright infringement intended.

Anyways, I'd also like to take the time to say that I don't really know how much I'm going to be updating this one, since I've got a lot of other stories going on at the moment.

All about Sirius Black, because I do love that guy.

At any rate, enjoy!

Right off the bat, the four were the best of friends.

It wasn't one of those things that could have been predetermined though. They were an odd mix; ranging from small and stubbly to lean rather tall. One of them spent their time reading books that the other three considered nearly completely useless, the other watched in admiration as the other three preformed what seemed to be miracles, another took pride in the attention that he received, and the final. . .well, let's just say he was someone that no one knew how to handle.

Sirius Black was what they referred to as unpredictable. Yes, he liked pranks and pretty girls, but at the same time above his carelessness, something much deeper and darker dwelled. Something that the other three were unaware of for the longest time. As he got older, Sirius grew only more handsome. He was lanky and well-built, his cheekbones structured high in his face above his long, aristocratic nose. His eyes were cool pools of gray, a million secrets swirled within them that girls hoped to know, although he never shared. His hair was usually left longer; since Sirius never gave much thought to his appearance. He had a carefully careless handsome air that always hung around him, brewing with mystery.

It was him, along with the three others; Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, and James Potter, better known as Sirius' partner-in-crime, that were famous for the trouble that they caused at Hogwarts. And they were proud of it.

And so their story begins.

. . .

"You know," James said one day as the two boys lounged outside of Hogwarts, the early summer sun high in the sky. "I've been thinking lately."

Sirius snorted and skipped a pebble from his position on the shoreline. "Never a good thing."

James chose to ignore this. "Well, we all know what a tough time you've been having at home, mate. Don't try and deny it. And so I, being the gracious person that I am, sent an owl to my parents."

Sirius tossed another rock into the water, and it landed with a loud splash. "I've taken care of myself for a long time, and-"

"You don't need anyone else, you're completely capable of taking care of yourself, blah, blah, blah. Well," James started again. "They said that you're more than welcome to spend the summers at my house for the rest of our schooling years. Just think of it!" James said, his hazel eyes suddenly mischievous. "We could pull some of the best pranks and pick up the prettiest girls." He threw Sirius a wink.

Sirius only sighed, loosening his school tie and rolled up the sleeves of his white shirt. "I don't know, James." He murmured, running a free hand through his dark hair. "Orion is completely unpredictable, and Walburga," at the mention of his mother's name, Sirius made a face. "She's raging lunatic most days."

"All the more reason to come and stay at our house," James sang, poking Sirius in the side. "Come on, mate. Please just think it over?"

Sirius was about to reply when suddenly James' attention was diverted to something behind him. Sirius could only smirk as he turned around.

Lily Evans was sitting about twenty feet away from where the boys sat, a book open in her lap.

Sirius chuckled quietly as James uttered a quick 'I'll be right back,' before he marched over to where she sat.

James had taken to asking Evans out on a regular basis. It was becoming a weekly ritual of sorts, and something that Sirius was beginning to find highly entertaining. He himself had never had much time when it came to asking girls out; there was always the nagging thought at the back of his mind that his parents would find out about it, and then what? Of course, he didn't care what they did to hurt him, but if they touched someone he cared about. . .Sirius shuddered, the warm afternoon suddenly a lot colder.

His best friend, for some reason, had his heart set on Lily Evans going out with him, although Sirius was still unclear as to why. Yes, she was very pretty with her almond shaped eyes that blazed bright green and dark red hair that fell arrow straight to her shoulders before ending abruptly. Her face was pale and slightly pointed at the chin, and though she appeared sweet, Sirius knew from much experience that she wasn't hesitant to speak her mind. James was head-over-heels for her, even though she couldn't stand the sight of him, probably because the four friends had a good time taking advantage of Snape the Slimeball. Well, Sirius didn't like to think of it like he was taking advantage of anyone, but Snivellus had to be put in his place every now and then.

Sirius was brought out of his musings when Lily suddenly slammed her book shut and stood, her face turning bright red as she spun on her heel and marched back towards the direction of the castle. A dejected James slowly made his way back over to where Sirius sat.

"Chin up, Prongs." Sirius said. "She'll give in eventually."

James only scowled.

. . .

"I just don't get it," James moaned as he placed his head down on the desk. "Why won't she just give in already?"

Remus sighed, but his voice was quiet when he spoke. "Well, I don't really think that your helping anything by always picking on Snape. You know how mad she gets when you try stuff with him."

James glared. "Well, what am I supposed to do? The ugly git deserves it; it's not as if he's being very pleasant to us!"

Sirius lounged back in his chair, biting his thumbnail. "It's not like we bloody torture him, Moony. We're just looking for a bit of fun every now and then. You know that."

Remus rolled his eyes. "Right. And putting a sticking charm on him so that he spends the night on the ceiling isn't considered torture?"

James huffed. "When you put it like that-"

"-we look like demons." Sirius finished. "Which, you'd find that many would argue with. Especially that crowd of Ravenclaw girls over there." Sirius wiggled his fingers at them and they all burst into giggles. "See? They love me."

"Well, we can forget the idea about letting Snape off easily." James said airily. "Wormtail, what do you think we should do?"

Peter looked up from whatever he was reading, his small, watery eyes suddenly wide with astonishment. "Me?"

James nodded. "Yes, you. Well?"

Wormtail was silent for a moment. "I don't think we should leave him alone. What's he done for us?"

James nodded. "See? Even he agrees with me."

Lupin rolled his eyes. "Well, then have it your way, James."

"Nothing new," Sirius put in. "He's getting more spoiled everyday."

James plucked a grape up from the food on the tray sitting in front of them and threw it at Sirius, who promptly caught it in his mouth and gave his best friend a big, dramatic wink.

Needless to say, the four erupted in laughter.

So what did you guys think of this first one? Love it? Hate it? Let me know!