Here is the next chapter, I am honestly shocked that I made it to chapter 10...wow lol. I would again like to thank all my readers and everyone that has reviewed, and if you haven't reviewed I would love it if you would take the time.

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It was Christmas morning and Rich woke up early, laying in bed to see the sunrise through his window. The room was a little chilly so he snuggled down deeper into the blankets, reveling in the warmth of the blankets piled on him. Rolling over he became confused by a small silver wrapped box with a large blue bow. Sitting up in bed he slowly unwrapped it, inside a small silver ID bracelet with the name 'Padfoot' on it. With a smirk he slipped it on, admiring the sparkle of it in the morning light.

"I got that made when I was 14, I haven't worn it in years and I thought it would suit you nicely." Sirius smiled from the doorway.

"Thank you, would you like to open your gift?" Rich asked, laughing as Sirius walked in and jumped onto the end of the bed. Reaching under the bed he pulled out a box full of wrapped gifts, he was quite crafty and had slipped off to go shopping the previous night.

He handed Sirius a little green wrapped package then watched him tear through the paper like a toddler, inside he found a leather bound journal along with a stationary set. Sirius ran his hand over the soft leather exterior before looking up at Rich with a smile.

"I figure a man with a life like yours has many stories to tell, that and I was hoping that the stationary would be a hint that I would love for you to write me when I get back to Hogwarts." Rich smiled coyly, looking down at the blanket. His thoughts were disrupted however when Sirius leaned in for a soft kiss, his teeth grazing and lightly biting Rich's bottom lip.

"I will write to you so much that you will get sick of hearing from me." Sirius grinned then tackled Rich, pinning him to the bed. Rich couldn't help but let out a giggle as he looked up at the man, a grin a mile wide across his face. Reaching up and ran his fingers through the long dark hair, clutching a handful as he pulled him in for a long kiss. A knock, as the often do, spoiled everything and Rich stood and wrapped a robe around himself to answer it as Sirius hid beside the bed.

"Morning, isn't it a happy day!" Hermione smiled as she walked into the room, Rich casting her a confused look.

"You are oddly perky this morning, why is...oh my god you and Ron shagged!" Rich gasped, closing the door quickly.

"Your point is?" Hermione grinned, in a daze.

"That we could have done the same had you not popped in." Sirius said standing causing Hermione to give out a startled gasp.

"Oh, I'm so sorry for interrupting." Hermione blushed, standing to leave.

"You weren't interrupting things, I do have enough tact to wait longer than after the first date." Rich grinned, sticking out his tongue at Sirius as he walked over.

"Right, it's a good thing she showed up because few can resist my charm." Sirius said puffing out his chest a little.

"Do I look like a groupie, I believe that you are going to have to rely on that paw of yours for a little while longer." Rich grinned, leaning in to nip at Sirius's bottom lip.

"Yes I definitely think I should leave." Hermione said as she stood, a slight blush across her cheeks.

"I'll be down for breakfast as soon as I shower." Rich smiled walking towards the bathroom as Hermione left.

"Want company?" Sirius grinned, walking towards him as he unbuttoned his shirt. Rich's resolve was fading quicker and quicker as more of that tattoo was exposed. Luckily someone in the hallway yelling 'Sirius' saved him from himself, a defeated sigh shared between the two.

"I'll wash your back tonight, and anything else you want." Rich smiled leaning in and kissing him before disappearing into the bathroom. Once behind the door and walked over to the sink the splash a little cold water on his face. There was no way in hell that he was going to be able to fight off a second advance from Sirius, and something told him that he didn't want to either which shocked him more than a little. He had just went on his first date with the man the previous night and now he was thinking of spending the night together? Given, he was sure it would be a quite incredible, earth shaking, toe curling, mind blowing night but part of him wanted to wait, the sadist part of him he was sure.

After a refreshing shower he made his way downstairs after grabbing his box of gifts. The kitchen was full of people laughing, talking, and exchanging gifts, startled when a gift was directed into his field of vision inches from his face. With wide eyes he followed the arm it was extended from to the smiling face of Molly Weasley.

"Merry Christmas Rich!" she smiled, the smell of maple syrup heavy on her breath, Rich sure that it was the secret to her perkiness.

"Thank you, these are for you and your husband." Rich smiled handing her two packages. Sitting down he tore through the paper to find an over sized scarf, a mix of yellows and oranges. Hermione got him a pen set which he fell in love with, Harry had gotten him a bunch of notebooks, and he couldn't help but laugh when he opened a box full of chocolates with a note that read 'the solution - Remus'.

Sitting back he watched everything slowly wind down, everyone talking to each other quietly. Popping up chocolate into his mouth Rich couldn't help but let out a satisfied moan, Remus looking over at him with a pleased smirk. To his left he noticed how close Ron and Hermione were sitting, chuckling when her girly giggle floated through the air, that was cut short however.

"Hello all." rang Professor Snape's nasal voice. Rich jumped slightly in his seat, almost like he had fallen asleep in class during a test.

"Hello Severus, Merry Christmas." Remus nodded politely.

"When did Grimauld become a youth hostel?" Snape asked looking down at Rich.

"The children invited Rich, he is in the order after all Severus." Sirius said coming to his rescue. Rich was going to half to thank him later for that, maybe a naked thank you he thought with a grin.

"I see, if you are all done here I thought we should begin the meeting soon?" Snape asked looking around the room.

"Of course, as soon as Dumbledore and the rest arrive." Remus nodded.

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