Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, it all belongs to J.K Rowling. Even Sirius...

*insert hysterical crying here*

Word Count 685

The bright flashes from cameras momentarily blinded Marlene as she stepped out of her charcoal black limousine. Once her eyes finally got used to the blinding light, Marlene's ruby red lips twisted into a grimace, she despised this part of being famous.

Suddenly realizing what she as doing, Marlene forced herself to smile. It's for the cameras. Everything was for the cameras. Her appearance, her personality, her love life, especially her love life.

"Oh, Marlene!" A sultry dark voice called out. Marlene flinched.

It took all of Marlene's willpower to keep a bright, cheerful smile on her face. "Bella!" She exclaimed with fake enthusiasm.

Bellatrix Black sauntered over to stand beside her, close enough for Marlene to see just how thick the layer of make-up covering the wild-haired woman really was.

Bellatrix was beautiful, not in the cute or glamorous way though. No, the eldest Black sister was known for her dark aura, her mysteriousness, her easy going casual smirk that told of nothing but trouble.

"Marlene, where did you get such a lovely dress? I spent forever to find mine and it still pales in comparison to yours." Bellatrix fingered the silky fabric of her amethyst dress, as if to make a point.

Marlene frowned inwardly. This wasn't the Bellatrix she knew.

Bellatrix suddenly grinned and leaned in close enough to whisper into Marlene's ear. "Polyjuice. It's Andromeda."

"What?" Marlene said, a little louder than she intended to. Andromeda, with the sharp looks of Bellatrix, winked before walking off into the building where the party was held, her purple dress swaying like it was caught in a non-existent breeze.

Marlene quickly recovered and headed through the golden gates and into the midst of her party herself, still wondering just what exactly Andromeda was planning, or thinking for that matter.

Marlene plucked a small glass of wine from a waitress, thanking her politely as she did. She took a sip of the dark liquid, quietly observing everybody as the familiar burn of alcohol consumed her.

She could see Lily on the other side of the room, wearing her trademark fiery red hair in a loose braid that greatly complimented her fair skin. The redhead wore a loose peach dress with yellow flower imprints scattered across the smooth fabric. Marlene smiled. That dress had been a present she'd given Lily a few days back.

"I'd really like a pineapple right now," A deep male voice chuckled playfully.

Marlene spun around, staring sharply at the man who had just spoken. She was immediately drawn to his striking grey eyes, which sparkled with humour at his own statement.

"Pardon?" Marlene asked, not quite sure she heard right.

The man shot her a grin. "It's a game my cousin and I are playing. I dared her to polyjuice herself into the witch, also known as her older sister, and in return she dared me to say that to everybody I see tonight."

Marlene instantly connected the dots. "You're a Black, aren't you?"

The man bowed jokingly. "Sirius Black, at your service, Ms. McKinnon." He paused, and then added coyly, "And with you being so attractive and me being so handsome, I'm sure my offer of service can extend into the bedroom."

Marlene's grip on her wine glass tightened as she felt her face grow hot. "As marvelous as that sounds, Sirius," Marlene said through clenched teeth. "I'm afraid I'm not used to sharing my bed with a harem of other women."

Sirius raised an eyebrow. "I can make an exception for you, gorgeous. I promise, the bed will be empty except for you and me."

"Not. Interested."

"Would you reconsider if I told you we're starring in Hogwarts, the Marauders' Seventh Year together and there's a sex scene between your character and mine?"

"Firstly, I've read the script and I've never heard of such a scene. Secondly, no."

"Come on! Think of it as some extra practice. I'm helping you here! Free of charge!"

It took the paparazzi weeks to figure out the reason behind the large bruise on Sirius Black's face. And when they did, Marlene feigned innocence.

The OTP AU Competition, Round 2:

5. Celebrity!AU

Open Category 5:

Category - Het

The Can You Do It AU Extravaganza Challenge/Competition:

58. Celebrity!AU

The 'More Than a Name' Challenge:

24. Marlene McKinnon

Weekly Random Topic Competition:

Dialogue: "I'd really like a pineapple right now" (3 points)

Gringotts Prompt Bank:

Single word prompt: Descriptors

Instead of walked:

8. Sauntered

Instead of laughed:

4. Chuckled

Instead of good:

3. Marvelous

Instead of Pretty:

1. Beautiful

2. Lovely

3. Glamorous

4. Attractive

6. Cute

7. Gorgeous

9. Handsome

10. Striking

11. Fair

All Colour prompts:

A7 Amethyst

C10 Charcoal

P9 Peach

P18 Purple

R6 Ruby

Y1 Yellow

Ultimate frog Card Club:

(Bronze): Belvina Burke (née Black): (1886–1962) was a pure-blood witch and member of the noble Black family. She was the only daughter of Phineas Nigellus Black (Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry) and Ursula Flint.

Challenge: Write about Phineas Nigellus Black and his relationship with his only daughter, Belvina.

Prompts: Witch, Lovely, Wine, Fair