A day in muggle suburbs

Chapter 34

The sunlight was filtering through the wide-glass windows. But, it wasn't the song of the birds that was heard but the blaring horns from motor vehicles on the road nearby. Blaze slowly slipped off the blanket from herself and got down from the couch she slept on last night. Though, she realized it quite quickly that it was the worst idea she'd ever have, there was no way she could rid herself of the backache. On her way to the bathroom she noticed that Sirius's door was still locked since last night. She knocked the door softly twice and when she heard some movement, she pointed her wand on the lock a whisper, "Alohamora", then quickly occupied the bathroom.

5 mins later when opened the bathroom door, a very angry, black, shabby dog was waiting outside with jaws clenched, "Good….good morning.", she said looking at him guilty. The Padfoot gave a loud bark, "Okay, I'm sorry, shouldn't have done that. But, you know what, you should be thankful I saved you from a horrible backache, that you would've been suffering with right now if I would've let you squeeze in with me last night. At least you had a good night's sleep.", she said trying to distract him. Sirius transformed back to his human form, "At least you had a good night's sleep.", he said imitating her, "good night's sleep my foot. Listen lady, the next time you do that, you pay for it."

"Oh really, what will you do? Lock me up somewhere? Leave me alone? Hex me?", she asked looking him in the eye. He pushed her against the wall and said, "You'll see.", then went inside the washroom.

Blaze proceeded to the kitchen to see what they can have for breakfast but, then realized that they had nothing to eat except stale bread. She quickly grabbed a paper and listed down everything they needed, then she quickly changed her clothes and ran down to the third floor. She knocked on the door which read 'no.303'. A pretty little, brunette girl opened the door and let her in, "Morning, Tonks.", she said walking in. The girl quickly closed the door and morphed back to Tonk, "Morning", she said waving at her brightly, "So, little girl where is your mother?", asked Blaze smiling at her.

"In the shower. Why?", she asked. "I was thinking if one of you could stay upstairs for some time. We wanted to go for grocery shopping but, we can't leave that area without a guard.", she answered slipping her hands in her pockets, "No problem at all. I'll just go and tell my 'mother' about this, then we can leave.", said Tonks walking away then appearing back from behind the wooden door, "All good, let's go.", she said morphing back to a sweet, little girl.

They ran upstairs very quickly, making sure that no one saw them. Blaze opened the main door, "I think you should wait here, I'll go and check what is he up to. Take a seat, I won't be long." , she said walking to a door nearby. She gave a soft knock, a few seconds later upon hearing, "Enter" she opened the door wide enough to get in. Sirius was slipping on a t-shirt, "Does this look good on me?", he asked turning to her, "It's fine." , she answered unzipping the duffle bag and pulling out a dark grey dress, "Get ready quickly. We have to go and get some stuff, I've asked Tonks to be here so that both us can go.", she said entering the bathroom.

15 mins of grooming later both Sirius and Blaze got out of the apartment, leaving behind Tonks. Blaze headed towards the supermarket across the road. "Okay now Sirius, you go and grab some bread and snakes, I'll go and get the meat and vegetables. Meet me in the clothing aisle in 20 mins.", she said handing him a basket. Sirius gave her a salute and walked in the opposite direction.

30 mins later he arrived in the clothing aisle with two overflowing baskets in his hands. Blaze kneeling down on the floor, "Zee, I'm back.", he said standing behind her.

"Don't cry sweetheart. Your mum will be here somewhere, we'll find her.", she said to a little boy standing beside her, "What happened?" he asked kneeling beside her, "The poor boy's separated from the mother.", she said wiping off his tears. "Are you really?", he asked the boy, he nodded, "Don't worry, we'll find your mother. By the way, what's your name, young man?", he asked moving closer to him, "Th….Th…Theo", sniffed the little boy with bright blue eyes.

Blaze wiped the boy's tears then picked him up, "Come on, Theo. Let's go and find your mum.", she said smiling at him, "I have a cart, Sirius. Keep those baskets in it, you don't need to carry them."

After 10 mins for continuous searching and two chocolate bars later, the little boy cried, "MOMMY" both Blaze and Sirius looked around, the boy was pointing towards a stout lady standing near a shop assistant. The lady looked very worried and panicked, both of them looked at each other then walked to the stout lady, "Excuse me, madam, is this your child?", asked Sirius.

The lady turned to look at the boy in the arms of a lady. She didn't wait another moment and grabbed the boy, holding him very close to herself, "Oh Thank god, Theo my love mommy was so worried.", she said kissing the boy of the forehead and wiping off her tears, "And thank you, the both of you. I am really grateful….Thank you so much."

"It's quite alright madam, no need to thank us. Theo is a lovely boy.", said Sirius looking at them, Blaze nodded in agreement, "I think we should get going now. Good bye. Goodbye, Theo.", she said peeking at her watch. Both Blaze and Sirius headed to the checkout counters. Blaze took hold of the cart and pushed it towards the counters. They were halfway through the aisle when she felt a tug on her dress and turned around. Theo was standing there, she kneeled down and asked, "Are you lost again?" the boy shook his head, then quickly gave her a kiss on the cheeks. She looked at the sweet little boy before her, remembering Harry when he was young, she returned him a kiss on his chubby cheeks. The little boy gave her a smile and ran back to his mother.

"Isn't he cute?", asked Sirius, smiling at her, "That he is….now come on, we can't keep Tonks waiting for so long. And, I am very hungry."

It took them a few minutes to get out of the store, mainly because Sirius couldn't understand muggle money. After getting out, they grabbed some food on their way back home, then quickly rushed back home loaded with packets.

Sirius knocked on the apartment door. Tonks quickly opened it letting them in, "What took you so long?", she asked easing up some of their load, "It's a long story.", replied Sirius slumping down on the couch. Tonks stood up and walked to the door, "Won't you have Lunch with us?", asked Sirius. "I can't, Ricklewick must be worried. I should really be going now. I'll check in later, bye now.", she said waving at them from the threshold, then shutting the door behind her.

"Lunch, Sirius.", asked Blaze offering him the sandwich they got on their way back, "Of course, I'm starving." , he replied grabbing it. Blaze grabbed on for herself too and slumped beside him.

They had their Lunch together, then they headed to the bedroom to unpack their stuff, "Don't you want to keep your stuff in your bedroom, Sirius?", asked Blaze keeping her clothes on the left side of the cupboard, "Well, that's what I'm doing.", he answered keeping his on the right side. "What do you mean? Don't you want the master bedroom?", she said turning to him.

"Will you shift in with me?"

"No"

"Then I don't want it. I'm good with the small one, at least you'll be nearby."

"And what if I locked you in like last night?", she asked smirking at him. He gave her an evil grin and said, "Then when you open the door in the morning I'll tie you to the headboard and lock you in…..with myself."

Blaze sensed were this conversation was headed and decided to change the subject, "That tattoo on your chest, is it you Azkaban prisoner number."

Sirius unbuttoned his shirt and pointed to the one in the middle, "This one?" she nodded, "Yes, they tattooed it on me one month after my arrest." She realized that this topic was even worse, she had no right to remind someone of their bad times. 'What in the name of Merlin is wrong with me?', she thought slapping her forehead.

They worked in complete silence for the next couple of hours. They settled all their stuff, sorted their clothes, tidied up the house and performed the routine check with the Head and his family next door. After doing all these jobs Blaze fell on the bed, exhausted and tired. Sirius transformed into Padfoot and jumped on the bed beside her. She turned to him and started running her fingers through his finger. "Today was so exhausting. I hope this gets over quickly.", she whispered to the big, black dog. Padfoot transformed back to Sirius, still lying beside her. She quickly sat up as she noticed him transform, he sat up beside her and held her hand, "Do you mind if I ask you something?"

"No, go ahead.", she said looking at him. Sirius sat up straighter and asked, "Aren't you afraid of death? Don't you get scared knowing that…..you-know-what?"

"Knowing that I won't be able to live a long life? No, I don't. And, why should I, no one lives forever. Everything and Everyone has to end one day, the only difference is that I….sort of…know my…..expiry date.", she answered smiling at him. Sirius's brain wasn't capable of going through all that all over again. He moved closer to her and without giving it a second thought, grabbed her. He held her so tight and close to himself except this time she didn't pull away. "Enough now, Sirius. You know I've got to breathe.", she whispered to him, he slowly let go. He wanted to say something but just then they heard a ringtone.

Blaze quickly got down from the bed and slipped her hand into her back pocket pulling out a cellphone, "Remus!", she cried looking at the screen. She accepted the call, "Hello Moony, who are you?", she said smiling brightly. But then suddenly that happiness turned into a frown and she swore. Sirius was staring open-mouthed at her, after a long pause she spoke, "Okay fine, and don't worry. I'll see what I can do, but don't let him go anywhere until it safe to do so, Alright. Now, goodbye.", saying that she disconnected the call. "What happened? I he alright? Is Harry alright?", asked Sirius with worried expressions.

"Yeah, they're alright. It's just that you know that DADA group Harry and his friend formed 'the DA'. Umbridge found out about that and she dragged in Cornelius into it. They didn't expel Harry, but Cornelius sentenced Albus to Azkaban. But, you know Albus, he escaped. And, Remus told me that he arrived at the Fire Manor some time ago…Umbridge has turned things very nasty at Hogwarts. I am needed at the Ministry and also at Hogwarts.", she explained to him while grabbing her Auror robes, "I will have to leave."

"I'll come with you.", said Sirius getting down from the bed, "NO, you'll have to stay here. I will be back by the dawn.", she ordered him.

"But, you'll be needing….."

"No Sirius, I won't be needing anyone. You be here, your presence is essential here. Please, I said I will be back by dawn. Don't worry about me and take care.", she said disillusioning herself and getting out of the house.

She walked to the far corner of the street disillusioned, then Apparated to the Ministry of Magic. She couldn't have done this in the apartment or the area nearby it, or else it would've given away her magical signature. Making her easily trackable and blowing up the entire operation.