Paris was a sight to behold, especially the magical part of Paris, the wizarding streets that lay just on the outsides of the city of Paris, they where beautiful and full of houses that all seemed to date back far into the past. The riches It held were certainly a sight to behold, especially for anyone seeing It for the first time, they would be overwhelmed by the restaurants, colours and homes that lined the streets, for Adelaide It was just a place to see another bitter memory, a place she used to see more than she would have liked, It was beautiful that much was true but It was also a place that housed a lot of the upper class and small minded people.
Muggle haters were often spotted here, they thrived here, the kind that would stay just here In this part of Paris and mingle among each other, It was almost like on large meeting for Death Eaters. The hidden wizarding streets that were of limits to any muggle being, It was heartbreaking really and for Adelaide It was just another reality that she once witnessed, she recognised many familiar faces some who recognised her too but chose to avoid her due to the lies that were spread by Zadius, she was a blood traitor, cheater and a betrayer to them.
Sirius placed his hand on Adelaide's back as he caught sight of her discomfort a small grin on his lips as they made their way through the streets and headed toward the hill top that was just a short walkaway from the wizarding street, he rubbed her back softly with his thumb and looked around the neat streets, It was reminiscent of the homes he saw In England, more specifically the pure blood homes, he supposed that almost If not all of the wizards living here were pure bloods.
"This is a rather dreary place" He noted to Adelaide trying to ease her clear comfort.
Adelaide nodded "Oh yes, It always has been, ever since I have lived here" she chuckled a little "But I promised you a wonderful view and that Is exactly what you shall get"
Sirius smiled and nodded his eyes falling over the street ending, he could see the pathway that lead up to the hill top already, a small forest like area that seemed to be ready and waiting for tourists that could somehow reach the place, he wandered through the streets his hand falling from Adelaide's back and hanging limply at his side, It was a rather overwhelming place to take In, It was like they had gone back In time and entered the Victorian era, all the houses looked old but still remain In perfect condition, the wizards residing here or those that you could see on the streets were all dressed in large dresses, the only thing modern about this place was the neatly kept stone streets.
"Awful place isn't It" Adelaide muttered looking to the windows of the high standing homes a flicker of sadness In her eyes "Horrible place to live too"
Sirius watched as her eyes wandered to an empty home with a for sale sign hanging over the door, she stopped and stared at It quietly her face softening, the home itself was rather grand and more modern that most of the homes in the street, It stood quite tall with large gaping windows that were covered by large emerald green curtains, the exterior of the house was a rather dreary grey and the door was a deep and rather outcast purple. Adelaide approached It and pressed her hand to the door softly her thumb running over the firm and flawless texture, she swallowed and smiled a little.
"I had Thomas here" She muttered to herself her hand falling from the door slightly as she thought back to the day she had Thomas.
Sirius walked over to her and took her hand softly "Come, he wouldn't want you moping again would he?" He asked with a small smile.
Adelaide looked back to him and smiled following him as he led her away, she let go of his hand and lifted up her light yellow dress a little "Last one to the hill top has to cook tonight!" She grinned before beginning to run as fast as she could through the streets.
"Why you cheeky" The ex convict muttered before quickly followed grinning himself as he tried to catch up with the woman, he could hear her laughs echoing through the streets.
The yellow dress she adorned flowed behind her and her free flowing hair bounced as she ran, she turned her head to look behind her a smile on her lips as she left the streets and ran through the pathway toward the hill top, behind her Sirius watched as he caught up a small flame In his grey eyes lighting as he dashed passed her chuckling to himself, he went to look behind him only to see she had gone, he stopped for a moment and knotted his brows he could have sworn she was behind him.
"Whats wrong Black? Loosing your touch?" Adelaide suddenly called springing from the bushes a few feet in front of him, a large smile on her lips.
Sirius turned and growled playfully "So you've resorted into cheating now?" He called back beginning to run to her.
The woman laughed and turned to run to the hill top a few flowers and leaves from the bushes that clung to her hair and dress falling, creating a trail, she continued running until the hill top was finally In her view, she climbed up and stopped, turning to see Sirius who was now In a casual jog, not bothering to carry on running since his defeat was evident, he caught up to her and jabbed her side playfully.
"Cheat"
Adelaide poked out her tongue and chuckled catching her breath, she took his hand "I promised that view didn't I?" She smiled leading him to the viewpoint.
Sirius followed her and looked out, his breath catching as his eyes fell over the city, the Eiffel Tower stood prominently over the houses and streets, the roads where full of cars and people rushing around all living their lives, he wished he could keep this sight In his mind forever, the perfectly baby blue sky, the way the sun lit up over the place, he forgot he was even out of breath for a moment, all of it was just perfect and it was here for him to see as a temporarily free man..He needed to come back with Harry.
"It's even better at night" Adelaide uttered from beside him as her eyes gazed over the view.
Sirius looked over to her softly, his grey eyes meeting with her bright green ones a she turned to him, they both stared at each other for a moment, their eyes locked onto each others gaze unable to move, It took what seemed like forever, both of them just standing there deciding what to do, the temptation to kiss staring them both in the face..They were so close, so close.., Adelaide looked down to their clasped hands and quickly removed her hand a blush forming on her cheeks, she cleared her throat and smiled a little trying to remove that idea from her head.
"The lights at night really create a beautiful look" She noted referring to what she uttered earlier.
The animagus nodded a little saddened "I would like to see iIt, maybe we can come back a little later"
"Of course!"
They both looked out the the view, their hands by the sides and inches away from each other almost itching to clasp together again..
Adelaide walked into her room, full and satisfied after a rather nice dinner, she smiled as she heard Sirius call out a quick 'You should be lucky that wasn't burnt!', she laughed to herself and shook her head, It was actually a surprise how well he could cook, sure It was a rather simple meal but It was perfect none the less, perhaps she would have to make him lose more often, she could do with the rest..
Taking a seat on her bed she closed her eyes and ran her hand over her fingers, remembering that little moment they had on that hill top, they held hands..more than once..Another blush rose on her cheeks as she thought about that moment, the moment their eyes locked, It was strange but oh so wonderful, that spark she felt light In her chest roared into a flame of longing, she felt her heart accelerate as she thought about the possibility of them kissing they almost did..They should have, they could have If only she hand't have backed away from the moment so quickly..
"Idiot" Adelaide muttered rubbing her head.
Turning her head slightly her eyes caught onto the unfinished bottle of alcohol from last night, she swallowed a little and shook her head turning away from It, not again, no, last night was a mistake, a mistake she should not have made but did, because she was weak and pathetic, she didn't need to rely on that, she didn't need to rely on anything but herself, she was a stronger woman now..although..
Adelaide sighed and got up pacing around the room, she didn't need this, not tonight, not after the wonderful day she had just had..
Wandering to the window she looked out to the perfectly bright and colourful garden, the sun was setting and the sky was dark by now but that didn't stop the flowers from perfectly showing off their colours, they would be heading off toward the viewpoint again soon, they decided to go back and see the view at Its upmost best, It Is a sight that both parties wanted to witness again and since Adelaide hand't been herself she felt that she owed it to the animagus to show him everything she could and make his time out of Azkahban worth while.
Glancing over to the bottle Adelaide slowly made her way over, It couldn't hurt to have a small one before they head out, Could it?
The liquid had such a warm and inviting colour..It was so tempting...It was there, staring at her, calling to her.
Adelaide grabbed the bottle and ripped off the cover, swiftly downing the liquid as If It were her only life source, within the midst of her drinking and lavishing within the sweet yet savoury flavour of her guilty pleasure she failed to notice Sirius at the door.
The mas eyes focused firmly on her and his face blank of all emotion, removing the bottle from her lips, her eyes connected with his, nothing flared within her, instead she felt the immense wave of guilt as he slowly stepped In, his face unrecognisable, he didn't seem to shocked at all, this lead Adelaide to confirm that he knew exactly what was going on and what he had just seen has only just proven It..
"Oh, Adelaide" He mumbled.
Sirius looked to the bottle and then to her, a look of betrayal on his face as she placed the bottle on the cabinet and swallowed, she opened her mouth to try to explain, or say anything, but nothing came out.
It was clear that help was still needed.
He thought she was healed but it was clear that he still needed to help her.
He was going to do exactly that and the first thing on his list...
Get rid of the alcohol.
