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Chapter 29: New Year's Eve Ball - Part 3
I'd persuaded Sirius back into the marquee. He remained close, holding my hand, as if he expected another on of his relatives to hex me. I didn't mention his sudden clinginess, and just lead him over to the food where James was making a pig of himself. Little Nymphadora was also with James, probably because he's feeding her chocolate. I smirked.
'Is feeding the mad little thing chocolate a good idea?' James shrugged.
'She won't do any harm.' Nymphadora glanced towards Sirius and I as James spoke: a wide grin appeared on her lips.
'Sirius!' Sirius smiled.
'Dora!' Tonks giggled, and the next second she was clinging to Sirius's leg.
'Dance wid me!' Sirius picked up the crazy little five year old. I watched as Tonks flushed red, because Sirius kissed her on the cheek. 'Who that pretty lady?' Tonks was glaring at me by now: James answered her question.
'Hermione is Sirius's girlfriend.' The answer made Nymphadora's hair turn green, before she spoke.
'No! Sirius Black is Dora's boyfriend!' I watched Dora wrap her arms around Sirius's neck and repetitively press her lips to his face. I smirked.
'You can have him, sweetie.' Dora giggled, clapping together her hands.
'Dance!' Sirius sighed, but carried Dora onto the dance floor.
I watched Sirius twirling Tonks around on the dance floor: Tonks is giggling. James spoke as I watched the scene in front of me.
'You've got competition.' I smirked.
'Where's Moony?' James pointed towards where Remus had obviously been trapped between two very talkative young women. 'Philippa Notts and Eloise Winkleberry. They're in Ravenclaw, and they're always fawning over Remus.' There was a massive smile on James's lips, so I could tell that he found this amusing. I smirked as well, as I watched Remus's tortured expression.
'Well then Prongs, looks like you'll have to dance with me.' James's face fell.
'What?! But you're Sirius's chick!' I raised my eyebrows.
'Firstly, the mutt doesn't own me... Secondly, the mutt's been man-napped by a five year old... and thirdly, it would be too much of a shame to remove Remus from his oh so delightful company.' James shook his head.
'Fine. I warn you though, I was always skipping etiquette lessons as a child.' I grinned.
'Think I'll survive.' I dragged James onto the dance floor.
I let James lead the dancing at his own pace: he was right when he said he wasn't that good. This boy isn't graceful unless he has a broom between his legs. He's also rather self-conscious of people watching, meaning I distracted him with conversation.
'So, talk to me about Lil, what's the plan?' James stared into my eyes in disbelieve as I chose a certain red head as the topic. He shrugged.
'She'll realise how wonderful I am eventually, I've just got to be persistent.' I smirked.
'That's kind of obnoxious, don't you think?' James looked confused as I criticized him.
'You think?' I nodded.
'Yeah. Besides, I think she does have a weak spot for you... why don't you back off for a few weeks? Maybe she'll miss you.' James seemed to consider this for a few seconds, as I spoke again. 'Leaving Snape alone might help as well... you may not like it, but he is her best friend.' James was silent for a few minutes, before speaking.
'Okay. I'll try... but I can't ignore her completely.' I smirked again.
'Don't ignore her, say hello when you see her, but like a normal human being and not an arse hole. Ask her for help with your assignments and don't moan when she suggests going to the library. Be her friend James.' I am hoping that this is all going into that head of his. It would be nice to see James and Lily together sooner than it happened in my future. I know that Snape would call Lily a mudblood sometime after we returned to Hogwarts; and shortly after that, Sirius would tell Snape how to get passed the Whomping Willow. If I could help it, I would stop Sirius from making that mistake.
Sirius escaped from Nymphadora after a while, as it was her bedtime. Sirius danced with me again and we mingled, before ending up outside in the Potter's vast back garden shortly before 12 o'clock. We levitated ourselves into a tree and sat watching the stars. There's around 10 minutes left of 1975, and I wouldn't want to spend it any other way. Sirius spoke as I stared towards the sky.
'Here's to next year being better.' I grinned.
'I agree... how could it not be? I'm here now.' Sirius chuckled.
'Narcissist.' I smirked.
'You and James must be contagious.' Sirius smirked, as fireworks erupted in the sky and cheers came from the marquee.
'Happy New Year, Mynee.' I leaned forward to kiss Sirius.
'Happy New Year, Siri.'
A/N Last New Year's Eve Ball chapter, next chapter will be the train back to Hogwarts. Hope you all enjoyed this chapter, remember to spend a moment to review. Love Roxanne the Laugh x.
