If He Was a Gryffindor

I'm trying to figure out the schedule for updating and I'm not sure exactly how old Bellatrix actually is I just put her a year above Sirius because I needed her for the story. Sorry if it bugs some people if inaccurate.

Sirius

I wake up earlier than normal the next morning to get dressed before my friends. James' snores fill the rooms, along with the sound of the mattress creaking as Peter adjusts himself. Remus is perfectly still, his arms wrapped around a pillow, sound asleep. I smile at them. They have no idea how much they mean to me. I have 5 people in this world I truly and honestly care for. Them, Reg, and McGonagall has been there for me through a lot, to the point where I do care. And James' parents are growing on me as well.

I change my pants and shirt, long sleeved, despite the weather, and then wait about 20 minutes for my friends to wake up. Remus is the first one, as normal.

"Is something wrong?", he asks, the moment he sees me, and I shake my head. "You're up really early, Sirius, that's not normal for you."

"Just… woke up I guess."

"And decided to get dressed?"

"Yes.", he goes to say more, but James wakes up, stirring then raising himself out of the bed, and looks at me.

"Mate, are you trying to have a damn heatstroke? Put something else on!"

"You're not my mother."

"Thank Merlin, too."

"Ha ha.", I reply, and he gets up, and Remus gets out of bed. Peter is the next to wake up.

"Sirius, it's going to be hot today. You don't want to wear that.", Remus warns, and I roll my eyes.

"I think I'm capable of dressing myself."

"Clearly not."

"Drop it.", I tell James, and he glares back for a moment, but then nods.

"Very well, just don't expect me to drag you to the Hospital Wing after you have a heatstroke."

"I'll be fine, let's just head to breakfast already.", they get dressed and ready and we walk to the Dining Hall, and I see Regulus talking to four other boys as they walk down.

"Seems he's alright, mate.", James smiles, and I return it. Reg looks up and sees me, and waves. I wave back, and we all enter the Dining Hall. Reg and his friends sit across from us, and we all begin talking.

"Oh, Sirius, this is Will, Kyle, Cole, and Kevin.", I nod at each of them, and they return it.

"Nice to meet you.", relief hits me as I realize, away from our parents, my brother is actually very sociable. And, surprisingly, happy. After breakfast, and everyone gets their schedules, I look at Reg. "Good luck, and don't worry about a thing. You'll do great, alright?"

"Thanks, Siri, I'll be okay.", he assures me, and I smile, ruffling his hair.

"Don't be late, either. Do you need help finding where you're going?"

"No, I think I can figure it out. You should head to class.", I nod.

"Have a good day.", with that, he walks off to join his new group of friends, and I catch up with mine. James looks at me.

"Come on, McGonagall will kill us if we're late. Besides, I bet she missed us."

"Yeah, but I'm sure her aim has gotten better by now.", Remus mumbles, and we all laugh. I can't help but notice the pain etched in his face. I don't say anything, though. He never wants to admit that he's hurt. But I just can't stop myself from wondering what causes him so much pain?

"McGonagall! You're favorite students are back!", James bellows as we enter the classroom, and the fellow second year Gryffindor students that beat us to class all let out a dramatic sigh, but then laugh. Professor McGonagall sighs, rubbing right in between her eyes.

"Take your seats, you marauders.", she mumbles. I perk up.

"Hey, that's a good name for us, don't you agree, mates?", we all nod, and she groans.

"I feel I've just encouraged this.", but she's smiling, so we all return it. We take our seats, going James, me, Remus, and then Peter all together. The students draw in, Lily Evans walking in the room confidently, as usual. And she ignores me and James, again, as usual, but stops to say hello to Remus and Peter. Then Severus walks in, talking to Evans quietly. I'm not normally one to judge someone based on their House, given experience, but I don't trust him. The way he looks at Evans, but is obsessed with Dark Arts. It's not healthy for a 12 year old to want to learn that much about something that can hurt so many people. And since him and my best friend have both fallen for the same girl, I know who will be one of the first people he will try to hurt.

James' smile drops as he reaches in his pocket, and pulls out the magic mirror. He must have grabbed it as I spaced it this morning. But, why would Reg try to reach me during classes? Unless something's wrong…

"Merlin… mates, we have to move.", James whispers, and before McGonagall can stop us, we dart out the room, leaving everyone bewildered.

Regulus

My roommates and I decide to try to find different ways through the school, so we all split up to find the most efficient way to class.

I walk through the corridors of the giant school, taking everything in. This place is beautiful. I look out the window to see Black Lake, and decide later I'll go there to read, as it looks scenic.

My thoughts are cut off to someone grabbing me from behind and slamming me against the wall. When I open my eyes, I find my cousin, Bellatrix, and a group of third year Slytherins surrounding me. Bellatrix's wand is aimed right at my face. I still had one hand in my pocket, the one with the mirror, so I activate it, and pray Sirius will hear what's going on and come to help. There's no way I can take all of them at once. There's about 6 of them.

"Blood traitor just like your brother. I can't wait to see what your mother does to you when she finds out.", she growls with her venomous voice. I don't say anything, but she slams my head against the wall. "I know you're not mute, Regulus Black."

"Just leave me alone, Bellatrix."

"Why should I?"

"He said leave him alone, that should be enough.", James Potter's voice spits at my cousin. I glance over, and find the four older boys standing there, with their wands drawn.

"Let him go, Bellatrix. Wouldn't want to get expelled, now would you?", Remus asks. Sirius didn't say anything, only glared at our cousin with pure hatred darkening his grey eyes. His fists were balled up at the side, and his focus was only on Bellatrix.

"You boys better have a good reason for walk-", the Head of the Gryffindor House, Professor McGonagall's voice is cut short, and she steps in between the four boys and the group of Slytherins. I can't help but notice the smirk on all of their faces as she does. "Miss Black, let him go."

"Why should I?"

"Because you could not only get expelled, but hurt. You're about to harm another student and that's not something we take lightly here.", she replies.

"You can't threaten me."

"Oh, I wouldn't dare. However, I know these boys will go out of their way to protect a student. Now let him go.", Bellatrix growls, and throws me to the floor. Sirius is the first one by my side, and he helps me up instantly. "Now, Miss Black, a month's detention for trying to harm another student.", she looks over at me. "I will guide you to your next class, and will be taking my marauders back to class.", we all nod, the Slytherins all storm off, and the four older boys surround me.

"Mate, are you alright?", James asks.

"Did she actually harm you?", Remus asks.

"How do you feel?"

"What did she bloody say to you?", Sirius growls, examining me to make sure I wasn't harmed.

"I'm fine, really. Don't worry about it.", I answer, as we all follow McGonagall.

"Don't tell me not to worry about this, Reg, she had no right.", I look over at Sirius, and see his concerned look, and can't help but let out a small sigh. If this keeps up, he'll never leave me out of his sight. While that would eliminate my fear for being alone, it would cause my brother to be blind by his protectiveness.