Give him a try

Chapter 6

Things carried on as they always did in Hogwarts, for the next two weeks. James and Lily had seemly taken their relationship to the "next level". Sirius, for some odd reason, had taken up a habit of not seeing anymore girls in Hogwarts. To all of their dismay, he claimed he needed a brake from girls to catch up on his studies, which wasn't entirely false, for he was failing both Divinations and Potions once again. Katrina had took pity on him and assigned her self the task of being his tutor.

Sadly, Katrina and Remus' relationship had not lasted long. Though shagging almost every night, and having a warm bed to sleep in next to a handsome man was quiet comforting, she felt too safe. The excitement of danger with someone new was what kept her on her toes. She just hadn't felt that with Remus. He was just too safe for her adrenaline junky ways. They ended it at two weeks, but agreed that there were no hard feelings, and would still be the best of friends. Little did Katrina know, Remus never felt so alone after she left his bed, to go back to sleeping in her own. He missed her dearly, but didn't want her to feel pressured into a relationship. He would give her space even if it killed him.

Katrina stood out side the Headmasters doors to his office. She raised her hand to knock, and then lower it again. 'Is this really a good reason to come see my cousin? It's just a silly relationship.' Her thoughts were interrupted by the door opening and Albus Dumbledore smiling down to her.

"Katrina. I've been wondering how long it was going to be until you came to visit me. Please come in and tell me what troubles you." Katrina sighed and nodded, fallowing him in the office. Once inside, Katrina looked to the ways where all the previous headmasters' portraits hung. They greeted her kindly, and she nodded her head to them. Katrina followed her cousin to his desk and took a seat. As soon as she sat down, a beautiful phoenix flew down and landed on her lap. She smiled and stroked it soft feathers with the kindest touch.

"Flawks seems to have taken a liking to you, as much as some of the students have." He said sitting down. "Now, if I'm correct, you've come to speak to me concerning your relationship with a certain Mr. Lupin."

"Yes. I know it's silly, bring boy problems to you and everything."

"Quiet the opposite. I am family, just as you are mine. You may come to me for anything. Now, what's the problem?"

"I'm not sure. I feel so safe around Remus, and you would think that with everything that's happened, that's what I want. But I don't. I feel so confined with him. As if I'm spending time with my father. He makes me feel like a helpless child that he and only he can protect."

"I see. And you are looking for someone who would treat you as his equal, not as his property to protect?"

"Yes! That's exactly what I mean. But, I think I've really hurt Remus, and that's the last thing I want to do."

"Mr. Lupin is a strong man. He has been through a lot in his life, and you know this just as well as I. He will find another love in time. And as for you Katrina, I think you should move on as well. It's better not to dwell on the past. Learn from your past, but move forward to your future."

"Thanks Albus. You're a really great help." Katrina stood up and gently placed Flawks back on his perch.

"Anything I can do to help you out Katrina, I shall. Now you had be better getting your self to Potions class. Just inform your Professor I had called you here." Katrina nodded and turned to leave. She suddenly turned around and hugged her cousin tightly, then turned again and left. Albus stood there smiling. "I hope she finds happiness, Flawks, I really do."

Katrina hurried down the hall, and to the dungeons. As quietly as she could, she opened the heavy doors, only to make them squeak even louder then normal. The students all turned their heads to watch as the Potions Master walked over to Katrina.

"Miss Lenox. Your 20 minutes late. You'd better hope you have a good excuse this time."

"Yes Sir. I was with the Headmaster. He called me to his office sir." The Potions Master glared at her, then turned his back to her and walked to the front of the room. "Join Mr. Black at his caldron. Perhaps with your help Miss Lenox, he will be able to pass." Katrina nodded, and suppressed a giggle as she made her way over to Sirius. She took her seat next to him and looked at the bored.

"Oh this is easy, this is just the wolfsbane potion. I made this all the time for my friend back home. Have you started yet Padfoot?"

"Started? I was suppose to start it?" Sirius looked at her innocently. She giggled and shook her head. Katrina started picking up some of the ingredients and carefully measuring them before dumping them into the caldron. Sirius watched her in amazement that she didn't even look up once at the bored. After she put all the ingredients in, she began to stir the potion slowly.

"So...You broke up with Remus didn't you?" Sirius tried to make ideal conversation.

"Yeah...well..."

"It's ok. You don't gotta explain it to me. We all have our reasons."

"You seem to be laying off girls now. Why such a change?"

"Being the ladies man isn't all it's cracked up to be. Once you get the reputation for not having a relationship for over two weeks, girls don't expect anything more then that."

"Oh, I guess so. I mean, if you're known for always finding a new girl after 2 weeks, what's the use in the girl hoping you know?"

"...Maybe. But I don't have '2 weekers' with all the girls. If I like the girl, I want to see how long it's going to last...but she always wants to brake it off. Hey this potion is still green, it's suppose to be blue, maybe we should add more powder." Sirius said and started adding more green powder. "NO SIRIUS DON'T..." Suddenly there was a giant explosion, and Katrina felt her self laying on the floor. When she opened her eyes again, she was staring up into a pair of slate gray eyes, which were staring down into hers.

"Are you ok, Kat?" Sirius asked, but didn't get up off of her.

"I think so..."

"MR. BLACK. MISS LENOX. 2 Nights Detention for not reading the directions I have clearly written on the board. Now clean up this mess." The Potions Master Bellowed from his desk.

Sirius stood up, then helped Katrina up. He smiled and rubbed the back of his head. "Sorry bout that Kat. Guess you don't add stuff to make it the right color then."

Katrina smiled and shook her head, "It turns blue after you stir it 50 times. But it's ok." Katrina reached into her pocket and opened up a small vile of blue liquid. "Don't say anything to anyone ok Padfoot?" She poured the liquid into their assigned vile to be graded.

Sirius grined and nodded, "I won't if you don't. I never thought you of all people cheat in Potions."

"I don't make a habit of it. Only when I have to." She walked up to the assignment desk and placed the vile in her assigned tray. She turned to walk back but bumped into Lily, who shoved a note in her hands, then passed her. Katrina went back to her seat and sat down, while Sirius preformed a simple cleaning spell over their caldron. She unfolded the note in her lap and read it cautiously.

Paws,

You should try your luck with Padfoot. Maybe you'll be the one to finally get him to settle down to one girl. Ask him if he is going on the Halloween trip to Hogmades.

Yours Always,

Lily Evens (Potter)

Katrina smiled and shook her head, folding up the note and putting it in her pocket. She turned to look across the room at Lily. Lily smiled and gave her a 'go for it' look. Katrina frowned and shook her head. Lily gave her another look, 'You better do it or I will do it for you'. Katrina giggled quietly, then stood up with The Potions Master announced the class over. She gathered up her things and was about to pick up her bag, when Sirius handed it to her.

"Here you go Kat. Hey...will you walk with me to lunch, I need to talk to you."

"Umm...sure Sirius." Katrina walked out of the class with him, getting a nudge from Lily on her way out. Lily and James jogged ahead of them to lunch. Remus joined James and Lily, while Peter lagged behind them.

"So Kat... I was wondering if you planned on going to Hogmades on the Halloween trip?" Katrina stopped and looked up at him. ' Lily must have planned this...' she thought.

"Well Yes, I had planned to. Why?"

"Well since your going, you could go with me. You know...like on a date...if you like."

Katrina laughed and punched his arm playfully, "My God, Sirius Black. Do I detect a hint of nervousness in your voice?" Sirius coughed, and looked down at her. He loved how she could be so serious one moment, then as playful and mischievous as he was the next. "Of Course I'll go with you Sirius." she giggled.

Sirius grinned and picked her up off the floor and spun her around in the air laughing. Katrina laughed and held on to his arms so not to fall. Sirius put her back on the ground and kissed her deeply. Katrina relaxed into his arms. This was nothing like the first time he had kissed her. None of the bad memories entered her mind. Sirius pulled back and looked down at her, smiling widely. He left her feeling breathless, leaving a tingling hot feeling on her lips. It frightened her, and excited her at the same time.

Sirius led her into the lunch room, his arm around her waist. The other Marauders looked up from their food and watched them. Lily looked at Katrina, expecting an answer. Katrina only rolled her eyes and nodded.

Lily went into a fight of giggles "SEE I told you James! Pay up!" James looked at Sirius, then at Katrina, and grumbled, paying Lily four sickles.

"LILY YOU PUT A BET ON US?" Katrina looked at her best friend in shock sitting down next to Sirius.

"Well, how's a girl suppose to get extra spending money around here?"

Katrina giggled, "Maybe you should start charging Prongs." They both giggled leaving the boys in a wave of confusion.