Storm and Fire

by Lamia of the Dark

A small drabble collection exploring the possible attraction between a young Sirius Black and Petunia Evans. Takes place during the summer between Sirius's 6th and 7th years at Hogwarts. (Oops, I lied, the 4th chapter is out of chronological order and takes place some time after 7th year.)

1. inaria miamenta

DISCLAIMER: Harry Potter belongs to JK Rowling.

~ Storm and Fire ~

"Hey, baby giraffe," James greeted Lily's sister as the Marauders filed into the Evans family's living room.

"I am not a giraffe," Petunia snapped.

"A flamingo, then," he suggested instead.

"Idiot," she hissed, swatting him on the shoulder as he walked past her.

James just laughed and turned to solicit the opinions of the others. "What do you guys think?"

Remus and Peter traded shifty glances. They both agreed with James' initial assessment of baby giraffe but the werewolf was too polite to say so, and the rat too nervous.

Sirius looked at Petunia speculatively for a moment, before putting forth, "Heron."

Petunia had been prepared to be offended by whatever else her sister's stupid friends decided would be funny to call her, but Sirius' answer did not seem to be played for humor and she wasn't quite sure what to think of it.

~ 1/5 ~