Chapter 4- Façade

Sirius grinned and started bombarding her with questions. Most of them were about Tarin, but at some point they ended up talking about Quidditch, then music, then an essay that was due in D.A.D.A.. When the bell rang for the end of breakfast, they finally looked up from their conversation, surprised to find themselves nearly alone in the Great Hall.

Laughing, they jumped up from the table and went in their separate directions; Renee to Care of Magical Creatures, Sirius to Muggle Studies. Renee had class with Tarin, who wasted no time in asking how her conversation with Sirius went.

Surprised, Renee asked how she knew that they had talked, trying not to look guilty while praying that Tarin didn't know that Renee had tried to warn Sirius away.

Tarin laughed as she answered. "I don't think there was a single person at breakfast who didn't notice you guys talking. Sirius always sits by the other Marauders."

Renee groaned. "And what does the general population think is the cause?"

Tarin giggled. "Mostly that you two are madly in love."

She sighed. "Our peers are so predictable. Argh, this is all your fault, you know."

Tarin laughed harder. "It's just too funny. I never thought Hogwarts kids were that stupid. I mean, you and Sirius? That just doesn't even make sense."

Renee tried to pretend that her comment didn't bother her, choosing to laugh it off and answer Tarin's initial question. "Yeah, anyway, it went all right I guess. He mainly just asked a bunch of questions about you."

Tarin launched into a bunch of questions of her own, making Renee remember every minute facial expression of his. She grudgingly answered her questions, though the day was starting to feel like one long interrogation session.

Care of Magical Creatures passed torturously slow, but luckily she had a free period after, so she was able to get away from her interrogators. Or so she thought. On her way to the library to study, she was accosted by a group of Sirius' most avid fan girls, led by none other than the leader of his fan club, Sydney Powell. It was obvious they were trying to look intimidating, though their high heels, fluffy hair, and eyes made up to look doe-eyed slightly ruined the effect. (QUESTION: Is this what they did in the Marauder's time? I don't really know)

Not putting it past them to resort to violence to protect 'their man', Renee stealthily drew her wand and politely asked what they wanted.

They all sneered, though Powell actually deigned to answer her. "Why're you dating Sirius? He is ours."

Renee laughed, then laughed even harder when they narrowed their made up eyes at her. Finally calming down enough to reply, she said, "There are so many things wrong with that statement. First off, though he has probably shagged all of you in a broom closet, that doesn't actually mean he belongs to you, or even that he likes any of you. Secondly, who says we're dating? We just had an innocent conversation that does not in any way concern you," That wasn't strictly true, they would probably be very concerned if they knew Sirius was head over heels for Tarin, but she didn't feel the need to inform them of this, "So, if you'll excuse me, I have studying to do. Toodles."

And she escaped before they had a chance to stop her. When she was in the library, she knew she was safe; they probably hasn't even heard of a library.

After a peaceful hour spent doing research for her D.A.D.A. essay, she had completely forgotten about her confrontation with the fan girls. Happily walking into the Great Hall, she snagged the empty seat across from Sirius. Lunch went pretty much along the same lines as breakfast, before Renee caught sight of all the fan girls huddling together, glaring her way while whispering among themselves. She groaned as she remembered their conversation.

Sirius shot her a questioning look and she answered his unasked question. "Well, I had a little run in with your fan girls." Seeing that his confused expression remained, she continued. "See, most of Hogwarts observed our conversation this morning and is under the impression that we are dating. Your oh so adoring fans were marking their territory."

He laughed uproariously, his bark-like laugh echoing through the Great Hall. His stalkers were split between googly-eyed over his laugh and glaring at Renee for being the one to make him laugh. After giving them disdainful looks, she glared at Sirius. "Mate, do you mind? Your fan girls are probably planning how to kill me with high heels as we speak."

He slowly calmed down, but grinned at her. "Sorry, just the way you worded it. But, er, right. So, are you encouraging this rumour, or should we discourage it?"

"Oh I'm encouraging them, because I secretly want you to myself. Tarin can just sod off," Tarin quipped.

He laughed again, though not as loudly as before. "Oh, Renee dear, don't joke about these things. You got my hopes up for a second there."

Laughing, she went on soberly. "Right, so I'd rather not die by high heel, if you don't mind. So, Sirius, I'm afraid I'm going to have to break up with you."

"Awh, but we were having such a jolly time." He said with a pout. "Okay, okay. Let's do this."

Winking at him, she jumped out of her seat, she screeched, "That is the fifth bloody time today, Sirius!"

Playing is part smoothly, he calmly said, "Awh, babe, you know you're the only girl for me."

"Save it, Black," she yelled, putting on a show for the many observers, "Maybe I fell for your lies before, but not again! We are OVER!"

He feinted surprise and tried to pull her in for an embrace, but she slapped him. "Keep your hands off me, jerk!"

And with that finally, she ran out of the Great Hall, her hands concealing the tears she didn't have. She could hear the voices buzzing behind her as she left, and grinning to herself, she headed to the kitchens to wait for Sirius to meet her after dinner.


There ya go, a nice decent-length chapter. Most of it was filler, just kind of fleshing out the story and showing more of Renee's character/her relationship with people. Next, a little time span, a sleepover, and maybe some explanations.

Also, I got quite a few favorites and story alerts, but only one review. Please?:/

-Nikky