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A:N: So sorry it took so long to update! School and piano are butts. Longer A:N at the bottom with some good info. Read on!

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Dominique,

I hope that this owl get to you because I have a lot of explaining to do. I know what Sirius and I hid was wrong and that we shouldn't have hid something this large from you for so long, but we had good reasons. When I found out about Sirius, we didn't know how you would react to him just showing up on your door step, so he stayed here with me.

I won't write anymore on that situation, as this letter could fall into the wrong hands at any moment in its delivery. However, I will tell you this. I am sorry. I would love to meet up and talk again Nicky, because I am concerned on how you are doing. We could meet somewhere in Hogsmeade if you like. Same time and place as always? I'm going to assume that you say yes and will meet you there on Saturday. But, I'm sure you know what they say about assuming.

See you Saturday,

Remus Lupin

Dominique looked up from the letter, a slight frown gracing her face. What did he mean they had a lot of explaining to do? She shook her head and looked at the last few lines. He was always using that assume joke. Not very original, but he had always loved it. Smiling to herself she thought back to when they used to meet up, at the same time and place.

Flashback

"Remus. Hey, Lupin!" a sixteen year old girl with reddish hair yelled, running down the cooridors in Hogwarts trying to catch up with said boy. He turned away from his friends and stopped to wait for the girl who was running full speed at him.

"Whoa there Nicky, you better watch---"he started to say when she ran smack dab into him and they both toppled to the ground.

"Oh, my head." said the girl as she looked over at her best guy friend, Remus Lupin. "Why didn't you catch me?" she asked, smiling.

"Yes, I do wonder why I didn't catch someone who was going full speed down a waxed cooridor?" he said in a dry voice as he mock contemplated the thought.

She got up and held out a hand to him, smiling. When he got up and was dusting himself off he decided to ask her what the fuss was all about. "So Dominique, what were you running so fast for?"

"Well, as soon as you turned that corner I woulda been way to far behind, so naturally I had to run." she said as though it was so simple.

"Oh, and hear I was assuming it was just because you wanted to catch up with someone as handsome as me." he said cockily.

"Well you know what they say about people who assume things." she said laughing at the age old joke.

"No, what do they say?" Remus gasped, acting taken aback at her poor attempt at a joke.

"Careful there mister Lupin, your starting to sound like Sirius." she laughed at his expression. "By the way, where is the little fur ball?"

Remus cocked an eyebrow at the young girl. "Ah, I see someone is interested in Mr. Padfoot. Care to explain?" he asked, as Dominique blushed a brilliant shade of crimson.

"Well, maybe I do. But I might explain. This week is Hogsmeade, do you want to meet up again? Same time and place?" she asked him as she turned to go.

"Sure. Oh and don't worry, he thinks about you to." and with that Remus walked off down the cooridor and turned the corner.

Dominique smiled to herself and made her way out to the Black Lake to think some things over.

Over the next few weeks, she got to know Sirius better, and instead of being the big headed git, she and her sister thought he was, he turned out being more wonderful than she had imagined.

End Flashback

Dominique walked through the streets of Hogsmeade, following the crowds that filled the streets. She came to a stop outside of the Three Broomsticks, and pushed the door open. She was greeted by a rush of warm air, and the smell of Butterbeer. She made her way to the back of the crowded pub, to the little corner that had long ago been set aside for her and her friends. Sighing she sat down at the table and waited for Remus.

"Is this seat taken?" someone asked from above her. She looked up and saw her long time friend, Remus Lupin.

"Remus!" she squealed, jumping up to hug him. "You've gotten a little thin." she said stepping back and looking at him.

"Well thank you, you look well yourself." he said sarcastically, as he sat down across from her.

"So Remy, how have you been? We haven't seen each other in awhile." Dominique said as she regained her spot and leaned on the table.

"Not bad. Things have been a bit harder, because no one wants to hire a werewolf, but I've been managing. And yourself?" he asked leaning back in his chair, just like he used to.

"I'm fine, really. The job at Hogwarts isn't as hard as I was expecting it to be, but its better than being stuck at the ministry all day with nothing to do."

"Well, that's wonderful, I cant see you doing much paper work." He laughed and then settled his chair on all four legs again.

"So Remy, are you going to tell me what has really been going on, because I'm feeling a little in the dark here." Dominique said, or more like demanded.

Remus sighed before leaning forward so that he could lower his voice and she would still hear him. "Well, Nicky, you know the gist of it. When Sirius broke out, he came to Hogwarts, trying to find me or Harry or Peter." when she gasped he continues, "Yes, Peter is alive, he was Ron's rat."

"Remus, I knew that, all of that. I want to know why you two kept this without telling me. We were going to be married for heavens sake." Dominique asked in a harsh whisper.

"We didn't tell you because we weren't sure whether or not you would believe us, but seeing as you already knew, we could have told you. Why didn't you let me know that you didn't think paddy was guilty." Remus asked rubbing at his temples.

"For the same reason I suppose. I didn't think you would believe me." Dominique said putting her head down on the table.

For a minute, they were both silent, then at the same time the blurted out I'm sorry. They laughed and just like that the tension in the air was lifted and they were back to being their normal selves. They talked about the past and what they were planning on doing in the future. They talked about the order, Sirius, and Harry. By the time they had to get going, it was 6:00 and they were both worn out.

"We'll have to do this again sometime Remy. I'll see you soon?" Dominique asked giving him a hug as they reached Hogwarts.

"We will. Next week, same time and place?" Remus asked.

"Next week." she confirmed and with a wave made her way back up to the castle.

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Dominique had just settled in for the night, when a light knocking started on the door. She cautiously walked over to the door and fastened her pink terrycloth robe tighter to herself. Opening the door, she revealed it to be Harry, Ron, and Hermione standing together, half hidden by the invisibility cloak. She rolled her eyes and stepped out of the way, motioning for them to come in. They did and she shut the door and followed them into the room with the living room/kitchen area of her room.

"So, what is all this about ? Harry? Ron? Hermione?" Dominique asked each one of the teenagers sitting in front of her.

"We want to know what went on between you and Sirius, because from what I gathered, there is something going on." Hermione stated. Harry and Ron shook their heads yes and Dominique let a small smile appear on her face.

"Alright, but I do believe Harry has some explaining to do to his aunt as well." she said with a pointed look to Harry, who blushed and turned away.

"O.k." Harry mumbled and Dominique patted her nephew's knee.

"Well, it started when I was in my first year at Hogwarts---" As she told her story, they watched with a rapt attention, soaking in the information that she was telling them about Harry's mother and father, his past teacher, and his godfather. When she was finished, she realized she had started crying halfway through and so had Hermione, while Harry and Ron did their best to keep their tears in their eyes.

"Well, I think that's enough for tonight. Why don't you guy get to bed, and we can talk another time, hmm?" They got up to leave but Harry lagged behind.

"Something wrong Harry?" she asked. He reached up and gave her a tight hug. "I'm so sorry." he whispered, then letting go of her, gave her a small smile and walked out of her room, leaving her to burst into tears at all the fresh memories that had been brought back up.

The Next Day

Dominique hurried up the stairs into the headmasters office for the official meeting to reinstate the Order of the Phoenix. Once again, she was late. She skidded to a halt outside the gargoyle statue, nearly running someone down in the process. Before she hit the ground though, a pair of familiar arms grabbed her and righted her, then let go of her so fast she almost fell again. She looked up into the familiar grey stare, and before she could say thanks or anything for that matter he had said the password and walked onto the stairs, leaving her no choice but to follow him.

"Sirius, wait. I need to talk to you!" she called after him as she raced up the stairs (déjà vu anyone). He turned around so fast she ran into him again.

"How come it always seems that your falling every time your near me?" he questioned as he caught her before she could tumble down the hill.

"Well, if you would stop being so jerky, maybe I wouldn't run into you." Dominique said as she stared up at him.

"I'm not getting into this here, so cool it. If you want to yell, do it later." Sirius said and he walked into the headmasters office. She followed him once again and sat down across the table at him.

A few minutes later, Dumbledore walked in and started the meeting. He droned on about something or another, and the importance of love and friendship and trust in the order, then he passed around a sheet of parchment for everyone that had the location of the headquarters.

"Everyone, please memorize this address, and you are welcome there anytime. We will be having a meeting once a week, on Friday night, 8:00. I expect to see everyone there." Dumbledore said as he looked around to the people memorizing the parchment.

Dominique looked down at her parchment, then back up to Dumbledore, the back at the parchment, then over to Sirius, whose face was a slight pale color. She looked back down at the parchment and sighed.

Number Twelve Grimmauld Place. Sirius' childhood home.

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Sneak Peek for the next chapter.

"After 12 years Sirius, you expect me to just fall back into your arms. Well it isn't going to happen." Dominique yelled at Sirius. She was so close to him that she could see the slight stubble one his chin. The way the firelight danced on his face made him handsome once again, and she had to control her thoughts.

"Look me in the eyes, and tell me that your happy without me Dominique. Tell me that your happy and I'll leave you alone." Sirius said, lifting her chin up to look him in the eyes.

"I'm happy Sirius." she mumbled, not looking at his face.

"That's what I thought." Sirius said before his lips came crashing down onto hers.

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A:N: well there is chapter 4. I hope you enjoyed and I hope you like the sneak peek at chapter 5 which should be up before Monday, at the latest. Please leave a review, because it is always good to hear some type of feedback on your story. If you review I will return the favor. Oh and check out some of my other stories. Please?

Yours Truly,

BabyBlueEyes10