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Summary: When Sirius fell through the veil, he didn't die, but was instead sent back in time, to be more precise, his last year of Hogwarts. Now the Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor he finds himself disliking his younger self but drawn to a sixth year student by the name of Willow Briar. But nothing can happen between a student and a teacher, right? SBXOC

Chapter Twenty Four – Aftermath

The funeral was held in a small, old church in the village below Nate's house. It was a very quick and simple affair; the vicar gave a short speech about Jay Briar's life before Nate stepped forward and talked about Jay as a friend, as a husband and as a father. Hymns were sung and the coffin was carried from the church by Nate, Damien and two other guys, the congregation followed and the coffin was laid to rest at the side of another grave.

Here lies Temperance Rose Briar,

Beloved daughter, wife and mother

Born 14th November 1937

Died 23rd August 1962

Thou that liftest me up from the gates of death

Willow stared at the grave of her mother, tears in her eyes.

"I'm so sorry," she murmured. "I'm glad you're together again, but I wish you were still here."

She felt Sirius wrap an arm around her and leaned into him as he led her away from the graveyard and back towards the car which Nate was waiting outside for them. Wordlessly, the three of them slipped into the car, Sirius holding her hand all the way back to the house.

The house was once again crammed with people, not just of the wizard and witch variety but also of the muggle variety, each of them approached Willow telling her their condolences. Willow accepted them all gracefully before heading towards the buffet table.

"Thanks for coming with me," she told Sirius as they lined up.

Sirius squeezed her hand and smiled slightly.

"It's no problem," he told her. "I'm happy to help."

Willow smiled gratefully at him before picking up a plate and handing it too him, smiling in amusement as his eyes lit up at the food that lay before them.

"What is it with boys and food?" she muttered before taking a generous portion of the buffet for the food.

"We're growing and the food helps us." Sirius replied, piling his plate with the food.

"Yes," Willow agreed, "but is the way you're growing upwards or outwards? Because," she added with a cheeky grin. "I'm sure yours is growing outwards."

Sirius glowered at her causing Willow to hide a laugh with her hand before she turned round to find a place for them to sit and ended up colliding with someone.

"Sorry," she apologised, glancing up and hurriedly taking a step back into the buffet table as Greyback leered down at her.

"I don't mind," Greyback whispered, leaning down towards her so that his manky breath brushed across her face.

Willow shuddered.

"Back off Greyback," Sirius glowered beside her.

Greyback turned to sneer at him.

"I'm sure your cousin would love to hear about you dating a filthy Mudblood," he told him. "Especially one with a werewolf father."

Sirius snarled and before Willow could intervene he had thrown himself at Greyback, knocking him to the floor. How he had the strength to do this, she had no idea. Sirius was rather tall, but Greyback was far wider.

"Sirius!" she cried, attempting to pull Sirius off him as the two wrestled around on the floor.

Greyback suddenly flipped them, knocking Willow off balance so that she fell onto the floor just as Nate came into view, Damien and Brandon following him.

"That's enough, Fenrir!" Nate exclaimed as Damien and Brandon hauled him off of Sirius.

Greyback snarled.

"He started it," he snapped.

Sirius growled and made to lunge at him again but Nate held him back.

"Don't you threaten Willow!" he shouted.

Greyback laughed.

"What are you going to do about it?" he asked.

"Nothing," Nate replied before Sirius could. "But I promise you that Damien, Brandon and I will." He told him fiercely. "You are never to touch Willow, now get out of my house."

Damien and Brandon both released Greyback who snarled maliciously.

"You'll be sorry," he spat at Sirius. "All of you will," he turned to Willow, "You will be mine." With that he left.

Willow stared after him as muttering broke out across the floor and she pulled herself to her feet.

"Willow?"

She turned to see Nate looking at her, a concerned look on his face, Sirius stood beside him still glaring after Greyback.

"I want to go back to school." She said.

Nate looked apprehensive.

"Dumbledore said you could stay here the whole weekend," he told her.

"I want to go back," Willow replied. "I just want to go home."

Nate nodded.

"Alright," he said. "I'll arrange for something to get you back, both of you." He added, glancing at Sirius.

Willow just nodded and turned on her heel, walking out of the room.

Sirius lay on his bed, frustrated. It had been an hour since they had returned and still Willow had not spoken to him. The minute they had been transported into Dumbledore's office she had walked away, not giving him a chance to catch up and disappeared leaving Sirius to return to the common room alone, the others had been there, but, sensing he didn't want to talk had left him to walk up to the dorm by himself. James, however, had joined him fifteen minutes later to get ready for Quidditch practice and Sirius had ended up telling him everything about the fight.

James had been sympathetic.

"Just give her time, Pads," he said, resting a hand on his shoulder. "She'll come around."

Sirius had just nodded and James had departed with his broom leaving Sirius to his own devices.

Sighing loudly, Sirius rolled over and grabbed one of his textbooks; he might as well attempt to do his homework. Grabbing his transfiguration textbook he made to roll over again when there was a knock on the dorm door, glancing up; Sirius was surprised to see Willow stood in the doorway.

"Willow," he said, sitting up quickly. "Err, are you alright?"

Willow nodded.

"Can I come in?" she asked.

Sirius nodded and she entered the room, closing the door behind her and, as she walked towards him, Sirius swore he heard the lock click.

He watched as she walked towards him, she had changed out of the outfit she had worn and instead wore a black robe buttoned closed over her body, her hair was loose and fell in waves down her back, and she was chewing her lip.

"Sirius," she said, standing before him causing Sirius to look up at her. "I love you."

Sirius felt his heart light up and grinned.

"I love you too." He murmured.

A grin sprung across Willow's face and she carefully picked up her robe before straddling his lap, Sirius arms immediately circled holding her bottom. Leaning down she kissed him softly, lightly, her lips barely brushing his. Sirius let out a low growl of need and deepened the kiss, grinning as she giggled against him.

The kiss deepened and their tongues joined the ancient dance before Sirius rolled them over so that Willow lay on the bed while he lay on top, continuing to kiss her, Sirius began to unbutton her robe, pulling out and staring at her in surprise as his hands brushed over the lacy red bra she wore.

Willow's cheeks heated.

"I wanted to say thank you," she whispered, not looking at him. "For standing up for me against Greyback."

Sirius just stared at her body in amazement.

"So that's why you locked the door." He muttered.

Willow nodded, embarrassed causing Sirius to lean down and kiss her hard on the lips.

"Don't be embarrassed," he told her. "I love it."

She smiled back at him and allowed him to unbutton the rest of her robe and pull it off revealing the matching lacy red pants. Sirius groaned as he saw this.

"Gods, Willow," he muttered as he began kissing her neck, his hands exploring her body. "You're going to kill me one of these days." He pulled out and looked at Willow; her cheeks were flushed with pleasure.

"Maybe that's the idea." She replied softly.

A low growl ripped its way from Sirius' throat and he sat up, yanking his hangings close and causing Willow to laugh before he silenced her with his lips.

He was going to have a very good afternoon, very good indeed.

"Do you think we should go and get him?" Lily asked, glancing up the boys' staircase. "He's been in there all afternoon."

From beside her James smiled and wrapped an arm around her shoulder.

"He'll be fine Lils," he told her. "Besides," he added, a smirk crossing his face. "When I went up there to drop of my broom, the door was locked and when I shouted for Sirius he told me to "Fuck off" which was then followed by a giggle which sounded like Willow."

Lily gasped and blushed while Remus and Peter grinned appreciatively.

"Well," she said, attempting to cover up her blush. "Maybe we should head down to dinner, leave them too it."

James grinned.

"Best idea." He said leading her towards the portrait hole.

The other Marauders followed behind them.

They entered the Great Hall to find that dinner had already started and so, taking the seats that had been left at the back of the table, they sat down and began to pile food on their plate. They had just begun to eat when Sirius entered the hall, grinning.

"Hey guys," he said, making his way over to them and pocketing some of the food on the way – bread, fruit and two goblets. "Willow would join us, but she's not really in a position too." And with a wink at them he was on his way.

"While I'm glad they're happy," Lily said, dropping her fork. "I don't really want to know details."

From beside her Remus smiled slightly while James laughed and spooned mashed potato into his mouth.

"Just let them be, Lils," he said. "This is the first girl Sirius has ever been crazy about, let them have their fun."

Lily folded her arms and glared in annoyance at her boyfriend.

"I understand that," she said. "But I still don't care for details."

"Mmm… this apple is delicious."

Willow was sat in bed, the bed sheet wrapped round her, munching on the apple Sirius had taken from the great hall as well as many other things he had taken from the kitchen, resulting in a mini picnic on the bed.

Beside her, Sirius nodded, taking a swig of the pumpkin juice in his goblet.

"It's not the only thing that's delicious." He said, his eyes shamelessly raking her body.

Willow grinned at him before leaning in and kissing him, she made to pull back but Sirius kept her there before rolling her over so that she lay beneath him in the bed.

She giggled at this and swatted his arm.

"Food first, sex later." She told him.

Sirius pouted.

"But I'm having fun." He whispered, nibbling on her ear.

Willow laughed and shoved him off her.

"And I'm starving," she replied, sitting up. "I promise you that when I finish eating, then we can go back to the fun."

Sirius grinned and Willow laughed as he began to shovel food into his mouth.

"Note that I said when I finished eating, not you," she smiled at the look of disappointment that crossed his face before taking a bite out of her apple. "And I'm a really slow eater." She added.

A/N: Hope you liked it.

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Till the next chapter,

Wacky Wizard

Oh, and the quote on Willow's mums grave is from Psalm 9:13