That morning during breakfast, someone knocked on the door. Serenity looked alarmed. By this time, she knew all about Grimmauld being unplottable. Sirius got up with a confused look on his face and answered the door cautiously. Serenity heard arguing voices and soon a blonde boy walked into the kitchen. "Potter, Weasel, Granger." It was Draco Malfoy.
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"How did he get here anyway?" Harry asked later on.
"Sirius said he followed us, but I don't see how he could have done." Ron said grumpily.
"But he's on our side now!" Hermione said relaxed.
"Oh, come on. You don't honestly believe that do you? I mean, he's Draco Malfoy!" Ron said loudly.
"Just because you've had some bad history doesn't mean he's evil." Hermione murmured.
"You're on his side, aren't you?" Harry said, dangerously lowering his voice.
"There are no sides to it! He's joined the order and you two just can't get over it! Leave him be and maybe you'll trust him better." Hermione insisted.
"I'm never going to trust him. He was a death eater. You know it, I know it, and Ron knows it too." Harry said, walking out of the room.
"He's really mad." Hermione whispered.
"And for a good reason. You're sticking up for our enemy. What is with you?" Ron grimaced and went to find Harry.
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Serenity and Misty were talking in Serenity's new room.
"You know he's hot." Misty said mischievously, referring to Draco.
"Yeah he is. But he was evil! Sirius said!" Serenity said stubbornly.
"The evil makes him hot, Serenity. You have a lot to learn. So I suppose you like a good guy?" Misty asked with a wink.
Serenity blushed and looked at everything else in the room besides Misty.
"Oh god, I was kidding. Who?" Misty asked excitedly.
"No one." Serenity said quietly, eyes darting around the room.
"Someone! Who? Please?" Misty almost shouted.
"Oh alright. If you must know it's…"
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Ron was aimlessly walking around the house when he saw Serenity. She was sitting in one of the empty living rooms. There was one lone sofa in the corner and she was curled up under a blanket. He walked in and watched her sleeping serenely.
Ron tucked a piece of hair behind her ear.
"God she's beautiful." He sighed.
A small grin flicked across Serenity's face and she whispered, "Thanks."
Ron blushed fiercely as Serenity opened her eyes and smiled.
"I-but-you-sleeping" He stuttered.
But Serenity silenced him.
"Just kiss me."
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Ron and Serenity were seen throughout that day in deserted hallways and rooms, either talking or kissing. This caused much gossip between Hailey and Misty. Hermione was grimacing the entire day and didn't talk to much of anyone. Sirius, however, was looking quite pleased. Harry and Sirius talked most of the day, forcing Hermione to seek out Draco.
"Draco?" She asked politely when she found him.
"Granger." He muttered, occupied with something.
"I want to call a truce. As far as I know, you're on our side and we can't be enemies while fighting together. Harry and Ron are stubborn as ever, but I want you to know that as long as we're both here, we're on the same side." Hermione said quickly.
Draco grinned slightly and got up from his chair.
He stuck out his hand and whispered, "Truce it is, then." And went back.
Hermione smiled at her attempt at friendship and went to do something else.
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Harry and Ron were both lying on their beds, thinking.
"So you two are a couple now?" Harry asked softly.
"I suppose. Hailey and Misty are already spreading the word?" Ron asked, dazed.
"Mate, there are six people in this house. How long do you think it's going to stay a secret?" Harry asked with a chuckle.
"So Hermione already knows, huh?" Ron asked worriedly.
"I would guess so. She looked absolutely livid this morning after seeing you two." Harry muttered.
"Damn. Well I guess I better go find her then." Ron said, slowly getting up.
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Ron found Hermione in her room reading.
"Knock, knock. Can I come in?" Ron asked quietly.
"Sure." Hermione replied dully.
"Are you mad at me?" He asked quickly.
"Of course I am. I'm not exactly sure why, but I am." Hermione said warily, setting down her book.
"Hermione, I gave you a chance. I gave you a chance a long time ago, and you didn't take it. Ever since nothing has been the same between us. Well now Serenity has that same chance, and she took it. I like her and she likes me. Why can't you just be happy?" Ron asked with a pained expression on his face.
"I don't know. I guess it's just because I'm never really sure if I made the right choice. You're right things haven't been the same. It's always awkward when it's just you and me. I appreciate that you and Serenity like each other, and I'm happy, I really am. But when it comes right down to it, I wanted you. Not so much anymore, but I wish I could go back and see the outcome if I said yes." Hermione said before closing the door and making Ron leave.
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Hailey and Misty were looking for Draco. "There he is!" Hailey hissed, leading Misty into a room.
"Hi." They said in unison, yet again. (AN: They're getting good at that.)
"Hello." He said with a frown.
"You know, you're kind of cute." Misty said.
"I know." Draco said with a smirk. (Of course)
Hailey coughed loudly to conceal the word narcissistic. Misty pouted.
"Oh, come on." Hailey said, pulling Misty's arm.
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Serenity was talking to Sirius. Ever since she had kissed Ron she was feeling amazingly happy.
"You and Ron?" Sirius asked, clearing the dishes from dinner.
Serenity blushed and nodded sheepishly. Sirius smiled.
"Good. I could tell he liked you." Sirius said pleasantly.
"Sirius, can I ask you a question?" Serenity asked suddenly serious. (No pun intended.)
"Ask away." Sirius said carelessly.
"Who was my mother?" Serenity quietly requested.
Sirius stopped gathering silverware and dropped a fork. Serenity picked it up and looked at him curiously.
"I…well I suppose I have to tell you some time." He said, running his fingers through his hair.
"Your mother was Nymphadora Tonks. She and Remus had gotten married two years before you came along and were always happy together. But when he tried to leave to protect them, Tonks got mad and insisted that she come too. Remus wouldn't allow it and tried to talk to her, but it didn't work. The last thing they ever said to each other was "Fine." Tonks was my cousin, of course." Sirius said weakly.
Serenity looked taken aback by this news and softly muttered, "She died, didn't she?"
Sirius got out a "Yes." And then blew his nose loudly.
"Thanks." Serenity said appreciatively, and walked out.
AN: It makes me so happy to finally get them together! But it also makes me sad writing about Tonks. The ironic thing is, Tonks was having trouble with Sirius's death. I think this is my longest chapter yet! It's four full word pages and a paragraph. I'll be sure to update soon! I did give you your wish, Hedwig, of flirting with Draco, but it was tiny. Sorry.