Author Note: Hello chapter 10! A big thank-you to those who took the time to review - it was much appreciated!

I just want to quickly address the spelling of Williamina's name. Yes, the traditional spelling is Wilhelmina and probably more appropriate for an old pure-blooded family, but the modern variation of Williamina is the one I'm familiar with and I've decided to leave it as is.

That's all! Carry on.

Anna remained reserved when it came to Sirius – she knew exactly what boys like him were like and warned Minnie not to get too attached, calling her a 'rabbit to his snare - get too close, sweet girl, and perish.' Minnie reluctantly agreed and firmly told her it was just a fling, but deep down she knew she was in trouble.

Although Minnie soon discovered that succumbing to his charms would be less of an issue than first thought. You'd think two cunning teenagers would find it easy to sneak off together at night especially when holding a master map and an invisibility cloak. But between classes, homework, friends, separate houses and stricter curfews this year, the pair had barely touched since that fateful meeting in the corner of a noisy pub a few days prior. With one exception.

Minnie's free period on a Friday afternoon was always spent the same way: seeking a new romantic read at Hogwarts library. Madam Pince, as rigid as she seemed on the outside, liked to keep a steady influx of romance novels padding the shelves and Minnie took full advantage. It was leafing through the American Classic the Flap of the Cape by Abigail R. Cankus that Minnie heard a soft chuckle from behind.

'I much prefer Saucy Tricks for Tricky Sorts, but each to their own,'

A firm grip on her waist prevented Minnie from facing Sirius, followed by his chest to her back and his lips on her throat yielded a loud moan from Minnie…

Sirius quickly places his hand on her mouth to quieten her, their hearts thudding a complementary beat, but the damage had been done.

'A library!' screeched a wild Madam Pince, 'is not a place of pubescent explorations!'

They weaved between the shelves and out the door as some hefty books fell on them from above. They tried their best not to laugh lest they antagonise the prudish librarian.

'I thought librarians were supposed to be closet deviants – I'm sure she and Filch get up to a few explorations of their own between the shelves,' Sirius added and Minnie laughed as they set off down the hall. 'I actually came to invite you to Sluggies party tonight, since I still owe you a date.'

Minnie, her own invitation long lost and forgotten said, 'you really don't like being indebted to me, do you Black? I'm half tempted to turn you down just to keep you where I like you – at my beck and call.'

Sirius barked the laugh she liked to hear more than any other sound and said, 'this may be your only chance for a while, reliable sources tell me that in the light of recent disturbances, Hogsmeade visits may be restricted until further notice. So it's now or never, Fawley.'

'Then I choose now.' Minnie said as she boldly tugged Sirius behind a suit of armour and pulled his face down to hers. It would have been a success if Peeves the Poltergeist hadn't picked that moment to heckle them.

'Mister big Black head who thinks he's so serious,' Peeves sung atonally and pulled a ridged and arrogant expression that Minnie would have found hilarious had she not been so mortified. 'Has found himself another delicate damsel to torment! Peevsie wonders how long this one will last!'

Sirius pulled Minnie down the hallway and even as Peeve's gleeful singing became distant, Minnie remained quiet and Sirius felt embarrassed.

They parted on stiff terms, agreeing to meet outside of Slughorn's office where the party was held at 8pm.