A man parked a flying motorcycle as quietly as possible. The leather clad figure tiptoed down the stairs as noiseless as possible trying to be as inconspicuous as possible. He poured water and put on a fresh coffee filter. He bit his slightly chapped lip to keep from humming aloud. Suddenly he heard knocking.
The wild looking wizard opened the door to see a preteen girl standing there with a duffle bag and a back pack." Excuse me are you Professor Snape or Mr. Black? I was sent here by the Ministry of Adoption." She took in his leather boots and jacket, the smashing pumpkins t-shirt that was starting to fade, the shiny chain necklace without a charm to adorn it, and the long tumbling curls." I'm Iris" the motorcyclist nodded" you certainly are." The girl glared at him" no that's my name. Iris Flaming not Irish. " She stuck out her hand which the man took" Black, Sirius Black, and former supposed criminal, pleased to meet you."
Sirius ushered her inside so that he could begin searching frantically. When he found a note on the bathroom mirror addressed to him he knew he had found it. It was written on parchment with plain black ink. He read it out loud half to himself.
"Dear S.O.B.,
I have decided last minute to take custody of Iris Flaming. Her parents were dedicated pupils of mine. I apologize for making such a sudden decision; that is more your style than mine.
Love S.S.
P.S. Try not to do anything too idiotic like blowing up the apartment or people such as yourself!!"
Sirius grinned stuffing the note in his jacket pocket." Okay that was slightly odd." remarked standing awkwardly beside Sirius. Her palms began to get sweaty from nervousness so she wiped them on her skirt. She wondered why he was staring at her. His eyes seemed to take in the details. She had long orangey hair in a ponytail to be kept out of her vivid blue eyes. She wore a plain white blouse and grey pencil skirt. Nylon stockings led down to penny loafers.
"I've got an idea!" Sirius remarked randomly. "Um…what is it?" Iris asked dreading the reply." I'll take you shopping and then out to dinner. Just stand still for a moment." Iris stood still wondering what would happen. Sirius took out his wand" proloto bracae" instantly her skirt turned into pants. "Sorry, but I'm taking my motorcycle."
"Are you always this rude?" Iris asked ready to slap him. Sirius shrugged"nah, you haven't seen nothing yet."