A. N, This isn't one of my favourites, and sorry it's later. Please R&R!
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Chapter Four
Shadow
Sirius Black had always hated cats, even before he had learnt how to transform.
They had always bothered him. They were too... Free. They went wherever, and didn't give a damn about their owners.
But then he met Hermione. It wasn't love at first sight. It was lust at first sight.
He was intrigued, fascinated, even. He had to learn more about this gorgeous, mysterious girl who had landed in his lap.
So he did. He slowly fell in love with her.
He learnt as much as he possibly could about her, and bought her a cat.
The cat immediately took a shine to him,and followed he and Hermione everywhere.
When Hermione left, Shadow the cat wouldn't eat. No matter how much Lily or Remus tried, it left the food in the bowl.
One day, almost a month after Hermione had gone, Shadow slowly padded over to the sofa, stepped up and curled into a ball on Sirius' lap.
Sirius looked down, slightly shocked, but gently stroked the black cat's fur.
The cat purred quietly, its small pink tongue gently licking his hand.
He smiled slightly, holding Shadow close.
A sense of familiarity overcame him.
If he couldn't have Hermione, he'd have the next best thing.