Disclaimer: Harry Potter characters are not mine and no money is being made from this story. Ophelia is an OC character and belongs to me.
A/N: Beginning set in the Marauder's fifth year.
Sirius' Girl
Chapter One
Ophelia Jones looked across the grassy Transfiguration courtyard, and watched as her boyfriend played around with his friends. She loved how his long, black hair swayed around his face. She also loved his smile; he seemed to always have a smile for every occasion. Sometimes when she looked at herself in the mirror, she couldn't understand why he wanted to be with her. She was tall, she had waist-length jet black hair, and blue eyes, and she was also a little pale, though she had quite a good, athletic type figure but she didn't play any sport.
He asked her out as soon as school started for their fifth year. Ophelia wondered if it was because she was one of the only Gryffindor girls he hadn't yet slept with. Ophelia knew that he hadn't dared ask Lily either, mainly because of James.
He also isn't the most mature of people but he does care. She watched Sirius for a little longer until the girl sitting beside her shook her slightly.
'Hey, are you listening to me?'
Ophelia looked at Lily; Lily was a pretty girl, long dark red hair and startling almond-shaped green eyes.
'Yeah I am… I was just…'
'…just staring at Black, I know,' Lily said finishing her sentence.
Ophelia smiled and blushed, 'Anyway, what were you saying?'
Lily sighed, 'We were discussing our potions homework. You agreed that we would do it together. It is our O.W.L year you know?'
'Yes, of course I know Lily. I'm just not in the mood at the moment. Besides, it's only the beginning of the year. We have plenty of time,' Ophelia said. Lily sighed, 'I know but we have to make sure we get in as much study as possible.'
'Why don't you ask Severus to help you?' said Ophelia suddenly, after a moment of thought.
Lily's facial expression changed. 'What are you talking about?' she asked.
Ophelia considered her answer. 'Everyone knows you and Severus are friends. I'm just saying that he helped you before, so why not again?'
'Yes, we are friends. How did you know he has helped me before?' Lily asked.
'Well, I have seen you in the library with Severus before. So I just figured you were both friends,' Ophelia said calmly. Her head slowly turned to look at Sirius again.
Lily sighed in relief. Lily packed her stuff up and stood up. 'Do you want to meet later and do this instead then?' Lily asked.
Ophelia nodded. 'Yeah, sure… later…'
Ophelia watched Lily walk towards the library. She smiled. Maybe she was going to see if Severus was about after all. Ophelia then shook her head and decided to leave as well, she was hungry.
Ophelia started packing her things up and go find something to do, when she got distracted again. She watched as Sirius lay on the grass talking to James. James was a good looking boy too, some people knew about his attraction to Lily. Lily hated it every time she brought it up. While Remus just sat there reading his book, she liked Remus, he was a nice boy. He hardly ever spoke to her though.
Every time she saw him, she thought he'd been beaten up or something. He always looked tired and peaky. And Peter watched James and Sirius' conversation. Ophelia didn't know Peter very well. He didn't speak to her at all, not that she cared. She couldn't understand why Sirius, James and Remus kept him around; maybe they felt sorry for him.
Ophelia shook herself out of her thoughts, and packed her things up. She started walking to the great hall when she felt a strong arm go around her.
'Hi baby.' It was Sirius. Ophelia looked at him and smiled.
'Hi, Sirius.'
Sirius kissed her on the cheek and continued walking with her.
'Where did Lily go?' Sirius asked.
'I'm not sure, she didn't say, but I think she went to the library. Why do you ask?'
Sirius shook his head and smiled. 'No reason, just asking a question. And where do you think you're going?'
Ophelia smiled. 'I'm going to the great hall, lunch is almost over, and I'm hungry.'
'Cool, I'll join you.' Sirius said.
Ophelia eyed him. 'Haven't you had lunch already though, with James.' Sirius gave her that smile that turned most girls into goo. Even though that smile didn't work on Ophelia he still tried it.
When Ophelia and Sirius walked into the great hall, they noticed there weren't too many people in there. Ophelia looked over at the Slytherin table but Severus wasn't there, but she wasn't surprised. Ophelia and Sirius walked over to the Gryffindor table and sat down. Ophelia looked around at the food on the table.
After a few moments she decided to just take some pie. She looked over at Sirius who seemed to be eating everything in reach. 'Sirius, don't eat too fast, or you'll choke.'
'I won't choke. I can eat anything; I don't ever seem to gain weight.' Sirius said without looking up.
'Yes, I know,' she said enviously.
After lunch Ophelia stood up and walked towards the entrance hall, and Sirius followed.
He stopped her in the entrance hall. 'Where are you off to now?' Sirius asked casually.
Ophelia shrugged. 'Nowhere in particular, why?' she asked suspiciously.
'No reason. Want to come down to the Quidditch pitch and watch the Gryffindor's practice?' Sirius asked.
Ophelia shrugged again. 'Yeah sure, I guess we could.'
Sirius put his arm back around her and together they walked over to the Quidditch pitch. When they got there they walked up into one of the stands and watched.
Ophelia watched James practising with the quaffle and the other chasers for a while. He was really good at it; she had seen him play with a snitch before and couldn't understand why he didn't try out for seeker instead.
After a while Ophelia looked at Sirius and noticed that he was looking at a bunch of girls who were eyeing him, she saw him wink at them. Ophelia elbowed him in the ribs. He gasped and looked at her.
'What's wrong with you?' Sirius asked.
Ophelia crossed her arms and looked away. 'You were staring and winking at them,' Ophelia said upset.
Sirius put his arms around Ophelia. 'Oh, baby, don't do that. You're my girl, you know that.'
Ophelia looked at him hopefully. 'Really?' she asked.
Sirius winked at her and smiled. 'Of course.'
Ophelia felt better and settled into Sirius' arms and watched the rest of the practice.
Later that night, Ophelia sat in the library with Lily doing their potions homework. 'How are things going with Sirius?' Lily asked gently.
Ophelia looked at Lily and frowned, 'What are you talking about?' asked Ophelia confused.
Lily shrugged. 'I don't know, I just...' she trailed off.
Ophelia shook her head. 'No tell me what you were going to say, you've never kept anything from me before.'
Lily took a deep breath. 'It's nothing bad, it's just that there were a few girls in the common room earlier saying that there were problems between you and Sirius,' Lily said quickly.
'There aren't any problems. Earlier we went to the Quidditch pitch to watch James practice,' Lily rolled her eyes, 'and I noticed he was looking at some girls, but we talked about it and it's cool.'
Lily nodded. 'That's good then. But you know he is kind of a ladies' man?' Lily asked.
Ophelia now nodded. 'Yes I know he is but he said that his only interested in me, and I believe him,' Ophelia said. Lily just nodded her head. Lily decided to change subject. 'Anyway we need to write an essay on moonstones.'
When Ophelia and Lily finished their homework they started packing up their things, Ophelia could suddenly hear Sirius and friends coming towards the library. Ophelia grabbed Lily's sleeve and pulled her down slightly. 'Lily, listen, can you distract them. So I can sneak out without running into Sirius?' Ophelia asked.
Lily frowned. 'Why do you want to sneak out, you said you and Sirius were fine and besides, I don't want to get stuck talking with James again, especially with that irritating smirk of his...' said Lily.
'Sirius and I are fine, I just want some time away from him. You know, me time,' Ophelia said quickly.
Lily nodded. 'Fine, but you owe me.'
Ophelia grinned. 'I know,' she said as a matter of factly.
Ophelia waited until she heard Lily talking to Sirius and James. She wasn't sure if Remus and Peter were there though. Ophelia walked quickly out of the library without looking back.
Ophelia kept walking until she was sure it would take some time for Sirius to find her. Ophelia walked around looking for a nice quiet place to just relax without Sirius around. After almost an hour of walking around, Ophelia came to the top of the stairs that led down into the dungeons. She looked down and pondered it for a moment before walking down quietly. The last thing she wanted was to have a run in with an unpleasant Slytherin.
She came to the potions classroom. She walked over and peeked inside. Ophelia could see a boy sitting at one of the desks in the middle of the classroom. He was wearing green robes, so obviously he was a Slytherin. He had long black hair that looked greasy and unkempt.
Ophelia walked in the classroom slowly and as quietly as possible, but the boy heard her, but when he turned around Ophelia noticed that it was Severus. He looked at her for a moment, then went back to what he was doing. Ophelia walked over to the desk he was sitting at and sat down next to him. She put her books on the table and leaned forward slightly to see what Severus was doing. He appeared to be making a potion.
Ophelia jumped when Severus suddenly spoke. 'Is there something you need?' he asked curtly.
Ophelia shrugged and shook her head. 'Sorry if I'm intruding but I just need to go somewhere where I could get away.'
'Well, good choice on location,' Severus said sarcastically.
Ophelia grimaced. 'Yeah I know but it's the only place I could think of,' Ophelia said.
Severus continued working on his potion. Ophelia watched. 'May I ask what potion you're making?'
Severus looked at her for a moment in surprise. 'You don't know what it is?' he asked.
Ophelia shook her head. She had never seen the potion before, it was dark and muddy looking. 'It's a Polyjuice potion. Makes you turn into someone else,' Severus said.
Ophelia looked at him in awe. 'Really? I thought it was a complicated potion. Are you allowed to make it?' asked Ophelia interestedly. Severus only nodded. Ophelia continued watching Severus.
After a while Severus shifted in his chair. 'Why aren't you with Black?' he asked.
Ophelia looked away; she started fiddling with the strap of her bag. 'I may be going out with him, but I don't need to spend twenty-four-seven with him.'
Severus made a noise indicating that he didn't believe her. Ophelia took out some homework and starting writing. After an hour she noticed Severus wasn't moving, he was just watching the potion. 'Doesn't the potion take about a month to make,' Ophelia asked.
Severus nodded silently.
'Then what are you doing?' Ophelia asked.
'Watching it,' Severus replied impatiently.
Ophelia frowned slightly at him. 'Do you want me to leave?' she asked.
Severus shook his head. 'I never said that.'
Ophelia nodded and continued her work. 'What are you working on?' asked Severus inaudibly.
Ophelia was amazed that he was talking to her. 'I'm doing our homework for defence against the dark arts,' Ophelia answered.
Severus shifted a little closer to Ophelia and looked at the work that she was doing. Ophelia smiled, Severus noticed. 'What?' he asked her.
Ophelia blushed a little. 'Nothing,' she said.
The rest of the night Severus helped her along with her homework. When Ophelia looked at her watch it and noticed it was one in the morning. Ophelia stood up and packed her things. Severus was putting potion ingredients away.
'I've never seen Slughorn trust someone so much, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised.'
Severus looked at her and frowned. 'Why?' he asked.
Ophelia shrugged slightly, suddenly feeling a little uncomfortable. 'Well you're a Slytherin. And Slughorn's the head teacher.'
Severus seemed angry by that, 'What has that got to with it?' he yelled at her.
Ophelia didn't know what she said that was so wrong. She could feel tears coming to her eyes. Severus noticed. He was about to something, but Ophelia grabbed her stuff and ran out as quickly as she could.
When Ophelia entered the common room only two people are up and sitting here near the fire. Ophelia looked over and saw that it was James and Sirius. They both looked up as she entered. James excused himself and went to bed.
Sirius smiled, stood up and walked over to her. He bent down and kissed her gently on the lips. When they pulled apart Sirius put his arms around her and they both walked over to the couch in front of the fire and sat down. 'Where were you?' Sirius asked softly stroking her hair gently.
Ophelia watched the fire. 'I was doing my homework and hiding from you,' Ophelia said.
Sirius chuckled. 'Hiding from me?' he asked in surprise.
'Yeah well, I've been trying to do my homework and have peace and quiet and you don't let me do it or have any,' Ophelia said.
Sirius moved closer to her and kissed her neck and breathed in her scent. 'Sorry baby, I'll try to be good from now on,' he said with a devilish smile.
Ophelia looked at him. 'All girls may think you're irresistible, but I don't,' Ophelia said. Sirius just murmured his agreement as he kissed her neck and stroked her hair again gently.
Sirius kissed her neck for a while until Ophelia moved her head, so they were kissing on the lips. After a few minutes, Sirius deepened the kiss and tried to lay her down on the couch, but Ophelia put her hand on his chest and pushed him away gently, 'Sirius, no, stop.' Sirius stopped and moved away from her slightly, he licked his lips and took a deep breath.
'What's wrong?' asked Sirius, concerned.
Ophelia stood up and walked over to the window. She looked outside. It was clear, and cool. Ophelia thought she saw a dark figure moving near the lake outside.
'Nothing's wrong, I'm not ready to do this yet. We haven't been together that long and I don't want to be just another girl crossed off on your list.'
Sirius walked over to her and put his arms around her. He kissed her shoulder gently, 'You won't be just another girl. I'm not like that. I really like you.'
Ophelia turned in his arms to face him. She looked into his eyes, she wanted to believe him. 'I might go to bed now. I'll see you in the morning.' Sirius just nodded. Ophelia gave him a quick kiss and walked up to her dormitory.
After a few weeks, things with Sirius didn't seem to improve. Sirius still seemed to want to get into her pants as quick as possible. Ophelia found herself getting closer to Severus though, and the outburst Severus had the first night they talked was forgotten by both of them.
They would hang out together in the library or in the potions classroom late at night, most of the time they would do homework, or talk about it. Ophelia always avoided talking about Sirius and his friends. Ophelia noticed that Severus asked about Lily every now and then, to see how she was going and such. Ophelia had a suspicion that he liked Lily but she didn't want to say anything to offend him.
Just before the Christmas holidays the students were allowed to go to Hogsmeade for the day. Ophelia made plans to meet up with Severus. She told she would meet him at the Hogs Head at three o'clock in the afternoon when she got rid of Sirius for a while.
Ophelia and Sirius went to Hogsmeade later in the day, for lunch. Ophelia and Sirius walked to the Three Broomsticks for lunch, Madam Rosmerta seemed to really like Sirius. When they walked in Sirius and Ophelia got a table and Rosmerta served them some butterbeers and some sandwiches. After they ate they had a look at some of the shops. Ophelia got herself some more parchment and quills and some more potion ingredients. Sirius had to get another pair of robes.
When three o'clock came around Ophelia couldn't shake Sirius. 'Sirius, why don't you go and hang out with James and the others?' she asked.
Sirius smiled at her, 'I thought I'd hang out with you today.'
When it was three thirty, Ophelia was getting desperate; she didn't want Severus to think she was standing him up. 'Sirius, just go and hang out with your friends,' Ophelia said impatiently.
Sirius looked at her, 'Why are you so desperate to get rid of me? Got someone else to meet?' Sirius asked suspiciously.
Ophelia punched him playfully. 'No, I don't. I just think you should spend some time with them. I'll go find the girls and I promise we will spend some quality time together tonight, ok?' she said quickly.
Sirius sighed. 'That's really tempting. Make it all night and I'll go find James and the others,' he replied.
Ophelia nodded. 'Fine, all night then, but don't get any funny ideas, Ok?' she said.
Sirius nodded. 'Wouldn't dream of it,' he kissed her quickly on the lips and started walking away, 'I'll see you later,' he called out. Ophelia waved and watched him until he was out of sight. She then ran as fast as she could to the Hogs Head.
When Ophelia reached the Hogs Head, she was out of breath. She entered and looked out. She spotted Severus at a table in a darkish corner. Severus was standing up and putting his outer robe on. Ophelia walked over, 'Severus,' she said panting.
Severus turned around, 'You're half-an-hour late,' Severus stated.
Ophelia nodded, 'I know, I couldn't get rid of Sirius, I'm really sorry,' Ophelia said sincerely.
Severus regarded her for a moment, 'Very well,' he said quietly.
Severus took his outer robe back off and sat down, Ophelia then sat down next to him. Severus handed her a butterbeer and Ophelia murmured her thanks.
After a while of silence, Ophelia decided to ask him something that had been bothering her, 'Severus, can I ask you something?' Severus looked at her and nodded.
'Um, well, do you like Lily?'
Severus looked at her surprised. Ophelia blushed. 'I don't think it's really any of your business,' Severus said harshly.
Ophelia just nodded. After about half-an-hour not much was said between them. Ophelia moved across in her seat a little closer to Severus. He looked over at her, but said nothing. Ophelia moved over more until their legs were touching. Ophelia was surprised that Severus didn't move away from her. Ophelia could feel her heart beating like crazy inside her chest. She looked at Severus then looked away and blushed.
She kept asking herself what the hell she was doing. She was going out with Sirius, the guy most girls seem to drool over in school, and she was here doing this. There was something about Severus that intrigued her though. Ophelia moved her hand, and put it on Severus' leg. She felt Severus jerk in surprise, but she didn't move her hand.
'Is this alright?' she whispered to him. Severus didn't say anything, but he breathed out shakily. Ophelia didn't dare do anything else. Everyone knew she was dating Sirius.
All of a sudden Severus moved away from her and stood up; Ophelia looked at him in surprise not knowing what to say. Severus put his outer robe on and left started to leave, 'Severus,' she called out. A few people looked over. When Ophelia stood up and looked near the bar and she saw why. Sirius had just walked in, and spotted them. Sirius followed Severus out.
Ophelia ran after them. She caught Sirius first; she grabbed his arms and stopped him. 'Sirius, what the hell do you think you're doing?' Ophelia yelled at him.
Sirius wrenched himself out of her grip. 'What the hell are you doing with him, I want to go punch his face in. Did you realise how close he was sitting to you?' Sirius said angrily.
Ophelia grabbed him again, 'Sirius just go back to your friends, I'll talk to you later,' Ophelia yelled at him.
Sirius watched Ophelia running to catch up to Severus, Sirius stormed back to Hogwarts, kicking things on the way.
Ophelia caught up with Severus just near the Slytherin portrait in the dungeons, 'Severus, please.'
Severus turned to face her; his face was twisted in anger. 'You set me up. You told him you were meeting me there,' Severus said furiously.
Ophelia shook her head frantically, tears were starting to form in her eyes, 'No, I didn't tell him anything. I promise,' Ophelia voice was shaking, she grabbed Severus' sleeve, 'Severus, please, I didn't say anything. I didn't expect him to show up.'
Severus looked at her in disgust, 'You're no better than he is, don't come near me again,' he said wrathfully. Severus pushed her away from him and stormed into the Slytherin common room. Tears ran down Ophelia's face.
Slowly she walked to the Gryffindor common room. When she entered she only saw Remus in there, studying. Remus looked up. 'Ophelia, has something happened?' he asked.
Ophelia stopped and looked back at him. 'Why aren't you at Hogsmeade?' Ophelia asked ignoring his question.
'I didn't feel like it, but requested they bring me back some chocolate from Honeydukes,' Remus said. Ophelia wiped her face and laughed. That sounded like Remus.
'Did Sirius come back here?'
Remus nodded. 'Yeah, Sirius is upstairs in the boys' dormitory. I've heard a few loud banging noises, but I thought maybe he was practicing spells or something. I didn't notice he was angry when he came back.'
Ophelia looked at him. 'Ok, but if you hear any loud noises or screams, come and rescue me,' Ophelia said quietly. Remus only nodded looking a little startled.
Ophelia walked up the stairs to the boys' dormitory. She entered the room quietly. She could see the outline of Sirius. He was sitting on his bed. He wasn't moving. Ophelia walked over gently, 'Sirius I...,' she was cut off,
'Ophelia… just… go away.'
Ophelia stood there staring at him but didn't move. Sirius stood up and started to walk over to her. Ophelia backed away slowly, after a few steps she hit the wall near the window.
Sirius leaned towards her. 'What was going on, earlier today?' Sirius asked.
Ophelia shook her head. 'Nothing, I was just meeting Severus for a drink.'
As soon as the words come out of Ophelia's mouth, Sirius hit the wall with his fist, just next to her head. Ophelia jumped and gasped. Sirius was becoming angry again. 'You planned to meet him?'
Ophelia nodded. She was frightened as she looked at Sirius. His face had twisted into anger. She hadn't seen Sirius angry before. Sirius took a deep, long breath and continued. 'That's why you were so desperate to get rid of me,' he said quietly. 'How long has this been going on?' Sirius asked.
Ophelia shivered a little. 'Nothing is going on between me and Severus. We're just friends, but I didn't tell you because I knew you would react badly. And you've just proven me right,' she said slowly.
Sirius walked away from Ophelia and stood at the end of his bed. 'Where are you going for the holidays?' Sirius asked.
Ophelia was surprised by the change of subject. 'I'm going home, my parents asked me to come home for at least a week. Why?' Ophelia said.
Sirius shook his head but said nothing. Ophelia looked at Sirius' bed area, and saw he was packed as well, 'Are you going home as well?' Ophelia asked. Sirius just shrugged, 'I'm not sure yet.'
She frowned and felt a little guilty. She walked slowly over to where Sirius stood. She swayed her body forward slightly, so that she bumped him gently. 'Sirius, are you angry with me?' she asked softly.
Sirius didn't move. 'Yeah a little. Can you stop being friends with him?' he asked her.
Ophelia shrugged. 'Well, he doesn't want to be friends with me anymore anyway. He thought I set him up,' Ophelia said. Sirius nodded gradually.
Sirius turned around and hugged Ophelia. Ophelia felt surprised, but grinned and hugged him back tightly. Sirius didn't let her go too soon. 'I'm sorry about before. I didn't mean to lose my temper,' he said tenderly.
Ophelia nodded. 'It's OK Sirius.'
Sirius let her go and kissed her passionately.
After a few moments, the dormitory door opened and James and Peter walked in, they were talking animatedly. As soon as they entered the room they fell silent, Sirius and Ophelia broke apart. Ophelia blushed. James had a huge grin on his face, Sirius returned it. Ophelia shook her head.
'Sorry we interrupted, we'll just go,' James said quickly. James grabbed Peter, who was gaping open mouthed at Sirius and Ophelia, by the sleeve and dragged him back downstairs to the common room. All Sirius could do was grin and chuckle.