So, the next morning was History Of Magic, which was, sadly, with Sirius Black. After I sat down, he comes in, and sits right behind me. There was no way I was going to be able to concentrate now.

But to my surprise (and slight disappointment), he didn't say anything. Not until we started working anyways. So as I was answering the review pages on the Earliest Existing Wizards, Black tapped me on the shoulder. I turned around, but his lips weren't moving. He was staring deeply into my eyes. And when I started to feel uncomfortable, looking awkwardly around the room, he spoke. "Do you know the answer to this question?"

I looked at it. "How is this unit called?"

"Um…Sirius. It says…the unit we are doing…right…on the paper. Like, the Title. You've been in Hogwarts for years, I thought you'd know at least that."

"Oh", He replied, not showing any sign of shock, just of amusement. "Ok. Thanks." And he went back to his work.

Well, that was odd, I thought. Everyone knew the answer to that question! It was one of those questions that were so easy they were like things to bump up your grade. And Sirius usually got Exceeds Expectations or Outstanding…even though he barely studies. I have no idea how he does that.

Well…anyways, I better forget about that and go back to my work.

So as I was working, and I pulled out a pack of chewing gum. My breath felt like it stunk. Quite disgusting actually. And when Sirius saw my piece of gum, immediately, like a toddler, asked "Can I have a piece?"

I sighed. "Sure." And gave him one. What else was I going to say: no? That's stupid. Besides, its only a piece of gum, not like a symbol I'm being nice to Black.

So, as I was putting in his hand, Sirius looked at me and smiled "You're so nice to me today."

I groaned. This is exactly what I wanted not to happen. What if Black thought I liked him? What if Lily thought I liked Black? What if…the whole school thought I liked Sirius?

"Hey, James! Want to split of piece of gum?" he whispered across from him.

And my stupid self said "Oh, no, its ok. You can have another. Its only a piece of gum."

Sirius sat there in shock, with an amused expression spreading across the face. I immediately knew I was being too nice to Black and Potter. I didn't know what it was with me…I was just feeling…generous.

"Did you hear that, James? She just offered us two pieces of gum. I think she has dibs on us."

I groaned. "Oh great." I muttered. "No, I don't like you, Black. You really should deflate your head. Not everyone is in love with you. And its just a piece of gum!" I replied, frustrated.

"Mmm…K." he replied amusedly.

This really was not my day.

"OK, class, now I'm going to be giving out your tests on Goblins!" Ms. Receft announced.

When she got to my desk, she said, "Good job Clairabelle." And continued on with all the other desks. I got an 100% on the test.

Sirius looked over my shoulder and said in a quiet voice "You go girl!" and returned to his work.

Sirius was acting a bit odd today.

And then at some point in the class, Sirius started massaging my back and playing with my hair. In complete nervousness and confusion, I turned around, and demanded "What do you think you're doing?"

He casually said "Playing with your hair. Its really nice and soft. Try to relax and enjoy it."

And I slowly turned around, still feeling uncomfortable, but decided that it actually felt pretty good. And after about two minutes, Ms. Receft shouted: "Mr. Black, this room is not a hairdressing salon!" And Sirius immediately stopped.

And almost instantly, I missed the touch of Sirius Black.