Things had been awkward, like worse than the birds and the bees talk with Fenrir awkward between Serenity and Marook next time they talked. They spent half the night not mentioning their kiss until Serenity cursed Merlin and climbed onto Marook's lap kissing him fiercely. Marook just smiled and held her closely and they spent the next hour talking about the mundane subjects that they always talked about. Serenity made snide comments about Marook finally succumbing to her advances and Marook scoffed but laughed all the same. He kissed her softly that night and the taste of her lips on his lasted until the next day. Things didn't change much except for the increase in cuddling and the hidden stares. But they were happy and Marook found himself visiting Serenity more and more. Their friendship was as strong (if not stronger) than ever and the romance was slow and awkward. But it worked.
Marook opened the door to Serenity's room and took a moment to admire her before he gave her memories back and woke her. She grinned and flung her arms around him.
"Couldn't stay away, could you? Can't say I blame you. I look super cute tonight."
"You're in a good mood brat," Marook commented as he moved to sit next to her. She shrugged climbing onto his lap and wrapping her legs around his waist.
"You're the brat." Serenity mumbled resting her head on his shoulder. He chuckled rubbing her back as he kissed the side of her face repeatedly.
"No little wolf, that's all you."
"But I'm a cute brat."
"If you say so." Marook agreed kissing down to her neck. "Is this okay?"
"I said yes to this the other night."
Marook pulled back and shook his head, "You said yes two nights ago. I'm asking about tonight."
"Same thing."
"No, it's not," Marook argued and Serenity frowned.
"Yes, you may attack me with kisses."
Marook grinned and kissed Serenity softly on the lips before pulling back, "I'm still making you read tonight."
"Dickhead."
"Stop being a punk." Marook chuckled grabbing the book from under the mattress and handing it to Serenity.
"This is tedious."
"I don't care." Marook rolled his eyes as Serenity stuck her tongue out stubbornly and laid down next to him. She levitated the book above her head and read to herself as Marook played with her hair.
"So bored." Serenity whined after approximately 12 minutes.
"So don't care." Marook mocked and Serenity scowled at him.
After another half hour, Marook took the book and tucked it back under the mattress. Serenity grinned and climbed back on his lap. He kissed her nose and hugged her tightly.
"You're crushing me." Serenity choked and Marook laughed hugging her tighter.
"But you're so squishy." Marook teased and Serenity grimaced.
"You're squishy!" Serenity retorted and Marook shook his head pulling back. He lifted his shirt to reveal his abs.
"Not squishy."
"You're an arrogant toerag." Serenity said trying to not stare at his muscled chest. But it was no easy task. He had muscles that Serenity didn't know existed. Serenity argued in the past that he took beautification potions and Marook responded by lifting her with one hand for 10 minutes straight.
"That you've fancied for years," Marook teased bringing Serenity back to reality. She smacked his arm and pulled his shirt back down. "Get the crystal ball brat."
"Ar-rog-ant toe-rag." Serenity emphasized and Marook winked cheekily. Marook grabbed his wand and summoned the crystal ball from the closet and it went flying towards Serenity hitting her in the stomach. She let out a soft whimper of pain that Marook didn't notice.
"That looks like it hurt," Marook commented jokingly as Serenity leaned forward clutching her stomach. She threw the crystal ball back at him hitting him in the shoulder with it. He cursed clutching his shoulder and dropped the ball next to him. "That hurt. Alright, I'm sorry little wolf."
Serenity clutched her stomach tighter, tears stinging her eyes, "It's fine."
"Wait little wolf are you okay?" Marook asked hurriedly pulling her arms away from her stomach. She nodded stubbornly as Marook lifted her shirt to reveal a round bruise forming on her stomach.
"Totally fine." Serenity lied. Marook pushed back her shoulders and forced her to lay down. He leaned down and pressed his lips to her stomach. Her breath caught and her hands went to his hair holding him in place. Chuckling lightly he pulled away and grabbed his wand pressing the tip lightly to her stomach. The bruise faded and Serenity gave a sigh of relief.
"I'm sorry brat." Marook apologized putting Serenity's shirt back in place. She grabbed his wrist and kissed each of his knuckles. Marook smiled softly.
"I forgive you… is your shoulder okay?"
Marook rubbed his shoulder wincing slightly, "Kiss it better?"
Serenity flushed sitting up. She unbuttoned his gray shirt and pushed it off him. She leaned closer and pressed her lips to his shoulder. She glanced up at him through her eyelashes.
"Can I heal you?"
"This is more fun. But if you insist."
Serenity shook her head grabbing her wand and pressing it to his shoulder. It took a bit longer to heal than Serenity's did but the bruise faded. Marook went to put his shirt back on but Serenity stole it and slipped it on over her nightgown.
"Mine now."
Marook scoffed and placed the crystal ball between them, "You're such a shithead you know."
"Oh I know," Serenity agreed as she leaned forward to look into the crystal ball. "I have a confession to make."
"Oh do tell," Marook said eagerly lying down next to Serenity on his side and looking up at her.
"I lied when I said Fleur would win the first task."
"Really? I thought her losing was proof enough." Marook mocked pushing her playfully, "So what did you see then?"
Serenity blushed, "I… you… we were um…"
Marook sighed, "You saw this months ago?"
Serenity nodded, "I did… but if I told you…"
"I would've bleached my brain. Called you a liar-"
Serenity thumped him on the head, "You're a piece of shit."
"You're the one to talk since you're in love with me." Marook mocked and Serenity scowled turning away. "And now you're mad."
"Shut up." Serenity muttered pulling off his shirt and throwing it at him.
"What did I say?"
"You're making fun of me." Serenity mumbled tears brimming her eyes and clutching her stomach, "And my stomach still hurts."
Marook seemed to realize something as he sat up and climbed off the bed.
Serenity grabbed his arm, "Where are you going?"
"You're hormonal. I'm gonna get you tea and a heat pack because I am not doing this," Serenity groaned rolling over continuing to clutch her stomach. "Two sugars?" Marook confirmed.
"Can you bring a biscuit and jam?"
"Potion for the pain?"
"Yes please."
"You're a spoiled brat."
"Better?" Marook asked as Serenity sipped her tea. She nodded and Marook grinned.
"Thank you."
"Any time you P.M.S-ing psycho."
"I'm not psycho!"
"Eat your biscuit."
"Fine..."
Serenity opened her eyes as Marook shook her awake, "Get up."
"I'm tired."
"I brought donuts."
"Oh, what's the special occasion?"
"I simply wanted donuts."
Serenity smiled, "The noblest reason."
Serenity sat up and grabbed a donut from the box on Marook's lap. He watched her for a moment looking around the room anxiously.
"Little wolf… I've been thinking."
"About?"
"It's… you-know-who… he's returning in only a couple months…"
Serenity nodded, "And Fenrir is gonna be offering us up to him… my uncle… he must know you-know-who's coming back. I mean he was a death eater...I wonder- Nevermind."
Marook pursed his lips, "Fenrir says he's coming back by the end of June."
"It's only April 24th."
"Give it a few months and… Serenity... I don't wanna join you-know-who. Do you?"
"Well, not particularly…"
"We need to leave this place," Marook muttered pulling on his hair. Serenity blinked several times.
"We?" Serenity repeated.
Marook nodded, "Can't leave without my little wolf."
"Your… oh." Serenity wrung her hands anxiously. Marook reached forward to grab her hands staring at her intensely.
"What's wrong?"
"I'm confused." Serenity confessed.
"Why?" Marook asked stroking her hands with his thumbs.
"Well… when you started… 'liking' me or whatever… I was happy."
Marook's face fell, "And now you're already over me are you?"
"No no no." Serenity said quickly leaning forward to peck Marook on the lips.
"Well, what's wrong?"
"I'm just not sure where we stand."
"Well…" Marook trailed off, "We're sitting... on a bed... to be precise."
"You know-"
"Serenity… I care about you a lot. You drive me insane. And… you're mine."
"I'm nobody's property." Serenity mumbled and Marook snickered.
"Of course not dear."
"But you can be mine."
"Well I feel objectified," Marook grumbled.
"That sucks." Serenity said with total seriousness. Marook just stared at her for a long minute before the both started laughing.
"Serenity… back to what I was saying… I think I wanna leave. I want us to leave."
"And go where? Paris? That's a bit touristy"
"One touristy isn't a word and well..." Marook thought for a minute, "I hadn't worked that part out."
"Sounds like a lovely plan… But if you want to leave I'll go with you I suppose."
"I'll figure something out alright."
"I can help," Serenity offered but Marook shook his head as took her hand and idly played with her long skinny fingers. The same piano hands that her mother had. Perhaps their only similarity.
"I'm just concerned about leaving before you're 17… with the trace… maybe we should wait."
"But you-know-who will return-"
"Why don't we just play it by ear alright. We… I don't know just be ready alright."
Serenity grinned, "I'm ready." She said suggestively.
"If you're talking about what I think you're talking about. No. I'm not going there." Marook put his hands up and backed away to further state his point.
"What makes you-" Serenity cut off after seeing the look on his face, "Why."
"Too soon. I have no desires to steal your innocence," Marook said grabbing her chin.
"I was just kidding. I'm not ready for... that."
"Well good..."
"Good? What are you glad I don't wanna sleep with you?"
" Serenity Black-"
"Snape."
"Serenity Olivia Snape. I imagine it would be lovely. But yes I am glad. I... see you as more than just someone to shag. I want a lot more from our relationship."
"Well, that's cause you're boring."
"I was trying to be romantic." Marook scoffed.
"Can I have some?" Serenity asked as Marook took a swig of FireWhiskey. He raised a brow but handed the bottle to her. She gulped it too quickly and nearly dropped it as she fell forward choking as the alcohol burned her throat.
"Good job."
"Suck my dick." Serenity mumbled.
Marook took back the bottle and took a generous drink. Serenity watched him curiously. He rolled his eyes at her.
"I would but I'm like 95% sure you don't have one."
Serenity flushed and snatched the bottle back from him and took a small sip. She winced as the liquor burned her throat again. Marook watched her expectantly as she took yet another sip. As she went to take a third he grabbed it back.
"Rude."
"It's gonna go straight to your head."
"Rude."
"It's a fact. You're so tiny."
"I'm not tiny."
"You're pretty tiny."
Serenity glanced at him with mild curiosity, "Is that good or bad? Like do you prefer-"
"I don't care what you look like brat. If I did I would've left when you started wearing your raccoon makeup," Marook chided and Serenity's nostrils flared as she looked away.
"Rude."
"Honest… I don't remember the last time I saw your real face."
"Because Fenrir clawed it off," Serenity mumbled getting up to find her potions book. Marook grabbed his wand and as she turned around wiped off her makeup in a fluid moment. "Dude!"
The Potion book fell to the floor as Serenity's hands flew to hide her face. Marook climbed off the bed and walked up to Serenity grabbing her wrists.
"Lemme see?"
"No."
Marook pulled her hands down slowly and smiled at her, "Serenity we're all scarred. I have them." Marook said taking Serenity's hand and pressing it to the side of his face.
"But mine are so… bad."
"Serenity you're...pulchritudinous."
"Why so you always feel the need to use big words that nobody knows the meaning of. Like really. What the fuck does that mean?"
"You're dazzling- gorgeous- alluring-"
Serenity flushed, "Despite these lovely marks?"
"With them. Now stop making me get all mushy."
Marook captured Serenity's lips and grasped onto her hips. His tongue brushed her lip and she moaned reaching up to pull on his hair.
"I want you," She breathed pulling away as he kissed down to her neck. Marook reached down to grab her thighs and she wrapped them around his waist. He walked towards the bed and laid down with her on top of him. As he caressed her back her fingers traveled under his shirt.
"Merlin. Can I-"
"Yes."
Slipping his hands down to her hips he allowed them to caress her body desperately squeezing at the skin.
"Serenity, is this okay? Are you sure?" He asked hesitating for a moment.
"Yes."
"Tell me if it's too much?"
"Yeah yeah." Serenity mumbled kissing him again. Marook froze at once his eye glazing over. "Babe, what's wrong? Shithead talk to me."
"H-he's coming back. You-know-who is going to fail… he's gonna… he's coming back but he's going to fail."
"Fail?"
"He's gonna try to kill Harry Potter. He won't. He's... fuck."
"We need to leave Marook. Now." Serenity cursed climbing off him.
"It'll happen the night of the third task… we… Serenity… We need a plan. Fenrir's gonna be on us more than ever."
"Well, the plan? Do we wait til you-know-who is here? Do we-"
"Wait- that makes sense," Marook said quickly.
Serenity scoffed, "You're an idiot."
"No, we wait until his guard is down… he's not gonna expect it if… get the crystal ball."
"Why?"
"I wanna see something," Marook muttered getting to his feet.
"I wanted to do stuff..." Serenity said bluntly.
Marook looked back at her over his shoulder, "We're not doing...stuff."
"What? Why not."
"I said so… Not cause I don't want to...it's just a bad time."
Serenity huffed pulling the blankets over her. Marook sat the crystal ball in front of himself as he sat down on the floor.
Marook looked up at Serenity grin spreading at the corners of his mouth. She frowned at him folding her arms across her chest. Marook got up and walked over to her.
"We're leaving in October."
"October? It's literally the first week of June now."
"Yes, but Fenrir's gonna go off to perform a task for you-know-who for a week."
"So we can both leave without him being suspicious…"
Marook climbed on top of her, holding himself up on his elbows, "Will you run away with me, my little wolf?"
"Hmm, I don't know joining you-know-who is kinda tempting. I heard you get a really cool tattoo."
"Brat," Marook muttered leaning down to kiss her forehead.
"I'll run away with you I suppose. But I require tea."
"I'll get it, princess."
"I feel like we should be doing something to stop this." Serenity mumbled and Marook shrugged.
"We should but I mean there's nothing we really can do. If you-know-who doesn't come back tomorrow night. He'll come back another night."
"I suppose... I guess nobody's winning tomorrow night- well except you-know-who." Serenity said half joking.
"Obviously."
"Marook... I love you." Serenity said quietly and Marook stared up at her not sure what to say.
"Um... I... kid-"
Serenity turned purple,"You did not just call me kid."
"I'm sorry I um- I'm not sure what you want me to say. Okay well, I know what you want me to say-"
"I don't want you to say something you don't mean."
Marook reached for her hand, "I care about you. A lot. More than anyone-"
"Alright... I'm kind of tired. I'm gonna get some sleep-"
"Serenity..."
"You can stay. I just wanna sleep."
Marook opened his arms and Serenity cuddled up against him wrapping her legs and arms around him like a sloth.
"How am I supposed to break free of this?"
"You're not."
"Defeat accepted."
"You'll love me one day."
"...I know..." 'And that scares me'
His mind was racing as Severus made his way back to the Infirmary. Cedric Diggory was dead, Harry had nearly been killed and you-know-who was back. As Severus walked into the infirmary he glared at Sirius Black who was still fussing over Harry. Sirius looked up at Severus with equal distaste. Serenity would make the same face when she was angry. He hadn't seen Black since last year. Now he knew of his innocence. Severus knew he should tell him about Serenity but the words got lost on the tip of his tongue.
"Are you alright Severus?" Dumbledore asked politely.
"Yes sir, you wanted to see me?"
"How's it going Snivellus?"
Severus seized his wand from his pocket and pointed it at Sirius. Sirius grinned as if this was the most exciting thing that had happened and went to grab his wand. Dumbledore disarmed them both.
"Men- or should I call you boys. This isn't the time or place."
Severus gave Dumbledore a meaningful look and he caught on. Dumbledore looked to Sirius and appeared to be doing some quick thinking.
"Should I-" Severus began but Dumbledore held up a hand to silence him.
"Not the time Severus."
"Sir-"
"Whatever your problem is Snivy-"
"Sirius. Sit. Down." Dumbledore ordered. Sirius, Severus, and Dumbledore seemed to forget that everyone else was still there watching them. Sirius scowled sitting on the bed next to Harry.
"It's- a boy's dead. God, I feel like-" Marook cursed but Serenity grabbed his arm and pulled him down onto the bed.
"It's not your fault."
"Yes, it is. I knew you-know-who would be returning. I knew and-"
"You didn't know anyone would die. It's-"
"Yes, it is Serenity. Just shut up." He spat and Serenity released his arm recoiling at once. Marook realized his mistake and went to grab her hand.
"Don't." Serenity snapped harshly.
"Little wolf I-"
"Go." She barked.
"I'm sorry."
"Get out of my room."
"Please," Marook said desperately and Serenity scowled, her foot collided with his stomach as he tried to move towards her.
"It wasn't a request."
"Babe. Please, I'm sorry."
"Leave. Now." Serenity mumbled her voice cracking.
Marook sighed as he got off the bed staring at Serenity longingly, "I didn't mean to snap at you."
"Get out."
"I'm...Goodnight."
"Goodbye."
"Should I come back tomorrow?"
"No."
Marook's heart tightened painfully in his chest and he nodded as he made his way towards the bedroom door. He looked at her one last time. Her eyes were dark and cold. Her lips pulled into a frown.
"Come back in a week-"
"A week. Little wolf please-"
"Goodnight."
Marook nodding leaving silently as the door closed behind him. He made his was to his room to see Fenrir there waiting for him.
"What's got, you so upset boy?"
Marook shook his head, "Nothing sir."
"Nothing sir." Fenrir mocked and Marook swallowed the lump in his throat refusing to meet Fenrir's eyes.
"What did you want?"
"How's your little toy?" Fenrir grinned dangerously and Marook's face fell for a split second. "That's it then? She has you upset?"
Marook shook his head, "No sir."
"The truth... or I'll go ask her myself."
"I'm just tired sir."
"Of course." Fenrir sneered walking up to Marook and grabbing his face. "Are you sure you're tired, boy?"
"Yes."
"Very well... I'll go see how Serenity's feeling instead." Fenrir went to leave the room but Marook grabbed his arm. Fenrir chuckled, "Yes Marook?"
"She's mine. Please."
"Is she? What makes you think I'd allow that?"
"Please."
"Tell me why you care for this little girl so much?"
"She's... I don't know sir."
"He returned tonight. Things will be coming together..." Fenrir trailed off his eyes glittering strangely
"That's very good," Marook said cooly his mind going back to Serenity. The silencing charm on her room made him nervous. His heart raced as he slowly reached for his wand.
"I want more intense training with this lot."
"Yes, sir."
"I mean it. Russell is beyond stupid," Fenrir said the slowly his lips curled into a sneer, "Can Serenity handle intensity?"
"I-I don't know sir."
Fenrir gave a wry smile, "I hardly believe you're gentle with her."
"Well- I- um."
"Relax boy. I'm sure she can handle it... What should we do about that potion?"
Marook froze, it had been months since he thought about that potion. Serenity continued to insist she felt fine and that it made them not suspect anything. What if Serenity only was only agreeing to date him because she couldn't think clearly. He couldn't be taking advantage of her... could her. His mind raced with what ifs as he forgot the Fenrir was still there watching him.
"Boy pay attention."
"W-we should stop of course."
Fenrir pursed his lips as he considered this, "I don't know. She'd be addicted at this point and taking it from her would do more harm than good."
'Addicted' The word echoed in Marook's mind. They'd be leaving here in months. Would she be able to handle giving it up? He knew nothing about potions. "So we weaken it?"
"I suppose. But I imagine she'll become increasingly difficult to deal with," Fenrir grinned dangerously, "Nothing I haven't dealt with before."
"No!" Marook shouted without thinking. Fenrir didn't even flinch as he pulled out his wand.
"Boy, I will kill you without hesitation."
Marook held his breath, "I'm sorry sir I-"
"You better be...Tell me...Why are you so attached? You've been dodging answers for years."
"She reminds me of Romana?"
"Did you fuck your sister too boy?"
"No sir..."
"Tsk tsk... Romana was a special one... soft..."
"I um-"
"Serenity is soft...I would know..."
Marook felt his stomach drop, "What?"
Fenrir gave a sly grin, "Nothing boy..."
Marook snarled grabbing Fenrir by the throat, "You touch her... if you fucking touch her I will kill you."
Fenrir chuckled pushing Marook's hand away and lazily grabbing his wand.
"Crucio."
Fenrir tortured Marook on and off for nearly an hour until Marook had tears running down his face and was begging him to stop.
"He went to see the dark lord again." Serenity mumbled and Marook nodded. He had yet to tell her about what happened with Fenrir and wasn't sure if he should.
"He did," Marook hesitated before speaking again, "Do you feel different Serenity... about me?"
This caught her by surprise, "What? Of course not. I... well you know how I feel."
"Say it." Marook insisted and Serenity flushed.
"I love you."
Marook smiled and leaned forward to kiss her forehead but she pulled away, "What?"
"Nothing." Serenity said shortly.
"I gave you a week. Can you forgive me now?" Marook asked desperately.
Serenity sighed, "If you answer a question."
"Anything."
Serenity swallowed the lump in her throat,"Why don't you love me?"
Marook froze feeling suddenly uncomfortable, "I care about you a lot Serenity."
"That's not what I asked. Could you ever love me?"
"Of course I could. I just need time... I've..."
"Alright well, I have another question."
Marook mocked annoyance, "Of course."
"Why did you ask if I felt differently about you?"
Marook grabbed Serenity's hand, "I'm just worried that the potion... it numbs your brain. I just wasn't sure you'd feel the same about me without it."
Serenity climbed onto his lap and straddled him, "I love you no matter what. I liked you before and I like you now."
Marook struggled to find words, "You know I wanna say it back."
Serenity leaned forward and kissed him softly, "It's okay."
"Serenity, I-" Marook cut off as the door flung open and Fenrir walked in. He sneered at the both of them.
"Come here Serenity."
"I'm busy." Serenity spat and Marook tightened his grip on her hips.
"Marook I'm beginning to see an issue. She doesn't listen to me and you don't share… shall I teach Serenity how I teach you."
Marook froze, his mind going back to the cruciatus curse. He grabbed Serenity's chin and forced her to look at him, "Listen to him Serenity. Please. For me. He won't hurt you."
Serenity's face fell and she climbed off Marook's lap and walked over to Fenrir.
"Good girl." Fenrir grinned reaching to caress the side of her face. "Do you want to come with me Serenity."
"Not particularly you fucking cunt-" Fenrir's hand collided with her face. She fell to the ground and clutched her cheek. Fenrir reached down and pulled her up by the collar of her shirt.
"You're normally so docile girl. Tell me what is it about being with Marook that makes you so disrespectful?"
Serenity struggled to find her voice, "I'm sorry Fenrir."
Fenrir gave a dry laugh, "Are you upset I interrupted you girl?"
"Suck my dick."
"Is that what Marook likes now? Well, I need to take Marook with me tonight. Can you manage without him?"
"Yes." Serenity mumbled as Fenrir tucked her hair behind her ear. He stepped closer so that his chest was touching hers.
"Marook I honestly don't know how you get past that face. It's plain awful."
"Personality," Marook said shortly and Fenrir chuckled. Serenity bared her teeth as she scanned the room for her wand. Marook got up behind her and tentatively put his hand on her hip to calm her. She shivered at his touch. She felt trapped between them but she leaned into Marook feeling somewhat better.
"We need to meet with some people."
Marook paled noticeably and Serenity's eyes widened. She looked down hiding her face. 'Death Eaters'
"Alright," Marook said stepping away from Serenity. She glanced at him nervously. She froze what if he saw her dad. That didn't seem likely but it was possible.
"Aren't you going to kiss her goodbye? Or should I?"
Marook saw red as he bared his teeth growling at Fenrir who just grinned. Serenity leaned away as Marook went to kiss her.
"Fenrir stop being a fucking creep. You want a sex show go see Alyssa." Serenity spat and Fenrir stared her down until she backed away.
"Tsk tsk. Shame I don't have time for you girl. Marook come on." Fenrir muttered and Marook sent one final glance at Serenity before leaving with Fenrir. Serenity cursed loudly grabbing her wand and hexing the nearest wall until she got her anger out.
When Marook returned with Fenrir in the early hours of the morning he was visibly shaken up as he entered Serenity's room and smiled immediately as he saw her sleeping face. He eyed the scorch marks on her wall skeptically before fixing her room with a simple flick of the wand. He sat on the edge of the bed and smiled at Serenity.
"Stop staring it's weird." Serenity mumbled, her voice cracking as she sat up rubbing at her eyes.
"Thought you were asleep," Marook mumbled climbing onto the bed and positioning one knee on either side of her hips and leaning in to kiss her.
"You smell all sweaty." Serenity mumbled reaching up to run her fingers through his hair and pulling him down closer.
"Join me in the shower then?" He asked without thinking and Serenity giggled pulling him down until his weight was nearly crushing her. He held himself up on his elbows as he kissed every inch of her face.
"I'd be up for that."
"I'm sure you would."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
Marook shrugged, "You're just... hormonal. Not a bad thing... Serenity I am so sorry-"
"Don't apologize for Fenrir. I can take it."
"You shouldn't have to- I should've done something."
"You know... you're right. Fuck you Marook." Serenity said dryly and Marook sighed.
"I'm serious."
"No, my sperm donor is Sirius. You're Marook."
"Serenity!"
"Marook!"
"Serenity... Fuck alright...I need to ask...Fenrir hasn't... touched you right... outside of what happened earlier?"
Serenity paled, "What do you mean?"
"He... he implied that he-"
"He hasn't." Serenity insisted and Marook sighed.
"If he did-"
"He didn't touch me. I know he didn't. For fuck's sake Marook."
"Serenity... I just... he said you were... soft and-"
"I don't care what he said. He's... trying to mess with you."
"Serenity."
"I'm sure. I would know... For fuck's sake Marook I-" Serenity's voice cracked and tears stung at her eyes.
"Are you okay Serenity?" Marook asked going to sit on his heels but Serenity grabbed his shoulder and held him against her burying her face in the crook of his neck.
"Yes. Is there anything else you want to tell me?" Serenity asked blinking back tears.
"No."
"Fenrir is just a horny pedo who likes to make people squirm. Don't listen to him." Serenity mumbled blinking back the last of her tears and catching her breath. She gave a weak smile.
Marook sighed, "Are you... what can I do?"
"Just don't tell me when Fenrir says stuff like that... He... I'd rather remain oblivious."
"Are you..."
"He's messing with us. I don't want to give him satisfaction." Serenity said with a sneer.
Marook nodded, "Are you sure?"
"Marook. The only person who has touched me is you... and you really haven't either." Serenity said with mild amusement and Marook rolled his eyes.
"Is that a problem?"
Serenity flushed, "Maybe."
"Serenity... don't avoid the problem."
"What problem? The problem of Fenrir making shit up to get in your head or the fact that you won't even touch me."
Marook looked down at her and sighed, "You're probably right."
"Of course I am." Serenity grinned.
"Brat."
"Now... this is all very suckish but nothing a shower can't fix."
"Fine, but... don't get handsy." Marook joked with only a hint of seriousness. Serenity grinned.
"Alright."
Serenity absentmindedly played with her wet hair as Marook came up behind her and wrapped a towel around her. She turned around hugging him tightly. She stared at their reflection in the mirror. She felt incredibly short even though she was about 5'8. Marook was about seven inches taller making her feel tiny. He was rather broad and muscular and she was rather willowy. In her mind, they looked cute together, though.
"Your hair is insane," Marook commented attempting to tame it with the brush laying on the counter. Serenity shrugged, her ebony hair had always been a mess of wild curls.
"Well not all of us were gifted with hair like that." Serenity moaned bitterly gesturing to Marook's hair that fell around his face elegantly and tamed.
"True," Marook said taking a moment to admire his hair. He seemed to get distracted by his own reflection as he started messing about with his locks.
"Arrogant toerag."
Marook paused for a moment as he stared at Serenity, "Serenity-"
"Sh. Don't say anything you wouldn't say if I hadn't just taken a shower with you."
"Alright." Marook agreed, kissing her temple. She smiled leaning against his chest.
"You're a prude you now."
"Am not." Marook sighed contently as Serenity traced the scars running down his chest. She shook her head as she pressed her lips to his shoulder.
"You wouldn't even look at me."
"I was being respectful."
Serenity snorted and ran her fingers down to the towel wrapped around his waist, "You a gentleman?" Serenity seized the towel and yanked it off him. Marook grinned and yanked off hers.
"Brat," He leaned down kissing her as his hands went to caress her back. "You're marvelous."
"I know." Serenity agreed seriously and Marook chuckled hitting her playfully with the towel.
"We gotta get you back in bed. They'll be up soon."
Serenity sighed looking over Marook a smirk appearing on her face, "I suppose my idea of that is different than yours."
"Precisely."
Serenity scoffed grabbing her pajamas off the counter and pulled them on. She could feel Marook's eyes watching her. She flicked her wand and dried her hair.
"Enjoying the view are you?"
"Perhaps," Marook said tinting slightly pink as he look away. Serenity smirked.
Serenity left the bathroom quickly leaving Marook to dress alone. He walked into her room to find her pretending to sleep as he approached her.
"This is only gonna last another few months. Then we can shower together whenever you like."
"Hmm."
"I'm sorry... I... I really care about you Serenity."
"Same." Serenity mumbled into her pillow. Marook chuckled as he stepped towards her and knocked her out. He took the memories and stored them before going downstairs for breakfast. Serenity ended up waking up only minutes later. She padded down the stairs her hair pulled up tightly and makeup caked on. Marook groaned wishing she'd just take it off. Serenity had chosen to wear what must've been her tightest clothes. While she looked good. Marook had to admit he preferred the pajamas.
"Trying to drive me insane are you," Marook muttered without thinking and Serenity stared at him like he just asked her to go murder puppies.
"I'm gonna go... somewhere else." Serenity said uncomfortably grabbing a piece of fruit from the fridge and leaving the kitchen quickly.
"If only you knew brat."
"I have a question."
"I have an answer."
"What was..." Serenity hesitated as she sat up straighter on the bed. Marook looked up from his sketchpad and frowned.
"Speak up darling."
"Am I allowed to ask you about your family?"
Marook froze, his face drained of all color, "Why?"
"I was just... curious. I'm sorry."
Marook pursed his lips as he threw the sketch pad to the ground. He motioned for Serenity to wait as he got up and left the room. Serenity waited for a minute before Marook returned with a handle of vodka and a shot glass.
"Ask anything you want. I just prefer to be drunk for it."
"You have a problem."
"Mhm." Marook agreed not sounding too concerned. Serenity sighed as he climbed into bed next to her.
"Are you gonna share?"
"If you ask nicely."
"Please."
"Sure, ask away brat," Marook muttered pouring vodka into her shot glass as he took a drink straight from the bottle. Serenity sipped her shot slowly.
"What was Romana like?"
"A literal demon. I've met poltergeists more charming than she was. She had the worst temper and was one of the most impulsive people I have ever met. I swear she was so annoying."
Serenity blinked in surprise, "Well then."
"Tell me about your dad."
"Severus? I've told you all about him."
"Tell me again... I plan to get drunk enough to forget this."
"I'm sure you do." Serenity sighed shaking her head. "Merlin um he was my hero honestly. I thought he was the most amazing person in the world-"
"And then you met me?" Marook grinned as he took a swig from the bottle. Serenity scoffed as he poured her another shot and handed it to her.
"No, then he let me get bit by a werewolf."
"Dude, go easy on him. He probably doesn't even know. The whole reason Dimpledore left-"
"Dumbledore." Serenity corrected him taking a shot.
"I'm calling him Dimpledore, anyway, he left you here so your father wouldn't be distracted from whatever... I bet he doesn't even know you're alive."
Serenity watched Marook chug down more vodka like it was water. She wondered how his liver survived this, "Well... that's lovely."
"Just saying... My parents thought we were dead."
"Thought?"
"Well, my dad died during the first Wizarding War apparently... That's what Romana told me. My mom... Lord knows. I haven't bothered to check. Romana told me they divorced and my dad remarried some Muggle woman. I think he had a kid with her before he died but I'm not sure. I never bothered to check up on it. That was Romana's thing. I... I think she planned to bite the kid... Probably your age actually if my math is correct."
Serenity took another shot, "So you have another sister... or a brother?"
"I suppose... What's your extended family like?"
"Beats me. I only met my one Grandfather once and he was... eh... So did your parents go to Hogwarts?"
"My dad went to...Uagadou school of magic. My mom went to Koldovstoretz."
"Huh, so how the fuck did they meet?"
"In Spain, they were both on some internship thing there- not exactly a love story. To sum it up. One night stand. Pregnancy. Romana. Shot Gun Wedding. Then after some odd years, I showed up."
"Huh, I don't even know how my parents met. My mom was a muggle. My dad was- well is Sirius Black. How the fuck did a Pureblood- a Black nonetheless meet my mother..." Serenity throat felt tighten and grabbed the vodka from Marook's hand chugging it down.
"Cheers to the romantic stories of our creation," Marook said as Serenity choked down her drink.
"Mmm, as if ours is better."
"Romance is dead." Marook slurred and Serenity giggled.
"Did you say romance is dick?"
"Clean the shit out of your ears."
"Romance is dick!"
"Whatever you say, love."
Marook roared with laughter as Serenity continued shouting out what appeared to be her new catchphrase. Serenity rolled around the bed giggling and Marook sealed the bottle and put it on the floor.
"You've had enough."
"Marook," Serenity hiccuped, Marook glanced at her suspiciously, "Show me."
"Show you what little wolf."
Serenity giggled, "Your romance."
Marook hesitated for a moment before he realized what she was talking about, "No."
"Show me the-"
"You need to relax."
"Fine... tell me how you got the name Marook."
"Family name. My grandfather's I think."
"Huh... so your mom was from Russia."
"My mom is from India originally before she moved to Russia. From what Romana said is that my grandfather had a big job offer so they moved there... I...don't know much. Just what Romana said."
"When did Fenrir bite you?"
Marook swallowed, "I don't remember."
Serenity blinked and moved to grab the vodka from the floor, opened it and took a generous swig, "I remember. It hurt."
"I'd imagine."
"The next day my father told me how much he hated werewolves...ironic isn't it?"
"That blows."
"Totally."
"Give me my vodka," Marook muttered chugging it down.
"Marook... I think I figured you out...don't um... what's it called?"
"What?"
"That thing where you put the thing in the thing."
"Sex?"
"Yes. I know why you won't do it."
Marook sighed, "Oh elaborate ole wise one."
"Because I'm funny looking and your thingy won't work right cause-"
"Serenity. You're drunk."
"My scars make your romance go no."
Marook snorted,"You're drunk."
"Marook! I know you're gay!"
"Shit who told you?" Marook asked with mock seriousness.
"My ladyparts no good. I'm no good." Serenity wailed.
Marook stared at her for a moment, "You're very good."
"How would you know!"
"Serenity, you pompous brat..." Marook smiled, "I adore you."
Serenity blinked as she sat up and swayed slightly, "So it would work? Your... thing."
"My... yes. Serenity it would."
"I have to tell you a secret." Serenity said propping herself up on her elbows.
Marook chuckled, "What is it, my love?"
"I-" Serenity began before her eyes glazed over and she fell face first onto the mattress.
"No more vodka for you love."
"I must say I'm curious," Fenrir said idly as Marook watched Russell and Serenity mess around with potions. Marook raised a brow as he glanced over at Fenrir.
"Of what?"
"Well, Serenity despises you. Tell me how do you manage to convince her every night. I'd expect to hear more screaming."
"Silencing charms can do wonders," Marook commented dryly and Fenrir chuckled.
"I've walked in before and she seems quite civil. With you at least."
"Imperius curse." Marook lied and Fenrir chuckled.
"I like when they fight myself."
"Why are you asking me this?" Marook asked not wanting to hear more.
"Oh, no reason in particular. I was just looking in her mind. It's rather dull."
"Oh," Marook said with mild interest.
"She still thinks about that Lester boy. A lot."
Marook felt a pang of jealousy in his chest, "Hm. I thought she was obsessed with some boy name Draco still."
"She is. Did you see her reading the paper this morning? Lucius Malfoy made a statement in the paper this morning. She looked like Christmas came early."
"You'd think she'd be over all that by now," Marook muttered getting up to make tea without another word.
"Marook I've been thinking." Serenity said quietly and Marook looked up at her curiously.
"A dangerous thing to do. About what love?"
"Can we leave sooner."
"Why?"
Serenity struggled to find words, "I want to leave before September first."
"That's a month away. What's the rush?"
"I-I wanna go to Hogwarts."
Marook frowned, "Why?"
"I... I spent the best years of my life living there wanting to be a student... I- I want that experience."
Marook opened his arms and Serenity climbed into his lap wrapping her legs around his waist. He idly played with her hair.
"Do you really want to see your Godfather? Your father? Or your real one. I'll support it but..."
"Well for one Severus is my real father... Sirius Black... I'm not going there and...and my Godfather can burn in hell. I also really miss-"
"Draco," Marook interrupted and Serenity nodded. "Miss Lester too do you?" He added without thinking and Serenity stared at him in horror. "I'm sorry."
"And what does Lester have to do with anything?" Serenity asked before it dawned on her. "What did fucking Fenrir say?"
"Just that you think about Lester and Draco a lot."
"Draco's my... or was my best friend. He's the only positive thing I have to look back on. Lester... I don't know what to say. I think about Calliope and Niklaus too. Jealous of Calliope are you?" Serenity asked harshly and Marook sighed resting his head on her shoulder.
"I'm sorry."
Serenity grinned, "I have to admit I like the idea of you being jealous."
Marook chucked, "Suck my dick."
"Alright."
"I was kidding."
"I wasn't."
Marook sighed, "You're so… libidinous."
"I'm sorry?"
"Not a bad thing…"
"When did you plan to tell me Fenrir was in my head."
"I was intending to next Tuesday about 11 PM," Marook said dryly. Serenity smacked him harshly her anger disintegrating.
"You're an idiot."
"Maybe if I had grown up in a magic school like you I wouldn't be."
"Speaking of magic school...Can I go back... just to... find out the truth."
"Serenity if you want to go to magic school... I mean you can if that's what you want."
"I need to know... I need to know why my father abandoned me... We don't even have to stay I just wanna know. Then I can freaking go to the Italian school."
Marook sighed, "You're gonna learn Italian?"
"Yes."
"I mean we could go to Russia and I could teach you, Russian."
"I'm too gay for that."
"You're heterosexual."
"I mean... I think everyone's a little gay."
Marook snorted shaking his head, "I mean I guess."
"Are you a little gay Marook?"
"No."
"Boring."
"You're so annoying."
"You're so BORING!"
"I'm going to throw you out the window."
"Love you too."
Marook smiled at Serenity's attempt to be mad. After a minute of silence, he wrapped his arms around her tightly and rested his chin on the top of her head.
"I've been thinking about something else..." Serenity said teasingly and Marook groaned.
"Serenity-"
"Please."
"Serenity I don't think-"
"You just said thinking was no good."
"Don't use my words against me."
"You showered with me." Serenity scoffed and Marook groaned digging his fingers into her hips.
"You're... Serenity I don't know."
"Do you not want to?" Serenity asked turning pink as she began to pull away. Marook grabbed her chin quickly pressing his lips back to hers.
"I do... I just don't think now is a good-"
"I want you." Serenity mumbled.
"Are you really going to beg?" Marook asked with mild amusement.
"Depends... will it work?"
Marook leaned back to study her face she was staring at him intensely, "We don't have to do... everything tonight I suppose."
Serenity grinned kissing him again, "Take it slow."
"Alright… I need to be honest."
"About?" Serenity asked anxiously.
"Serenity... you're the most important person in my life... I want to be with you..."
"And get married and make babies." Serenity said mockingly and Marook just chuckled.
"You see if we have kids I say we adopt. The last thing this world needs is a smaller version of you." Marook teased running his fingers through her hair. Serenity held her breath.
"Oh really? So you'll talk about our future kids but you're afraid of the L-word."
"Makes sense. So I think we'll name her Ellery."
Serenity snorted hugging Marook tighter, "That's a name."
"I like it," Marook muttered pressing a kiss to the top of her head.
"Will we have a boy too?"
"Oh no. Boys are all pigs."
"Something we can agree on." Serenity taunted and Marook growled playfully nipping at her neck.
"Mine." He breathed and Serenity shook her head stubbornly.
"Nope."
"Yep."
Serenity thought for a moment, "Prove it."
"Brat."
"Are you okay?" Marook asked the moment Serenity opened her eyes.
"I'm good." Serenity giggled and rolled over to straddle him.
"You need to put a shirt on."
"You're so boring."
"Rude." Marook mocked offense as he pushed her to the side to pin himself on top of her. Serenity grinned from under him.
"I thought I had to put a shirt on?"
"You do. Stop distracting me." Marook muttered climbing off the bed and pulling on his own shirt. Serenity found her shirt amongst the sheets and pulled it on.
"I can't believe this is all you let me take off."
"I can." Marook teased and Serenity stuck her tongue out at him. "Go back to sleep."
"Kiss me again?"
"Always." Marook smiled brushing his lips against hers once before pulling the blankets over her and pressing a final kiss to her forehead and going to get dressed for the day.
"What is this again?" Serenity asked showing her teacup to Marook. He just raised a brow looking down at cup.
"You're joking."
"It's either a mouse or an armadillo." Serenity groaned.
"Because those are clearly so easy to mess up," Marook said airily as he continued sketching.
"I think it's a mouse."
"It's a horse."
"Merlin's saggy-"
"Such a lady." Marook interrupted and Serenity scowled.
"I don't even know what a horse means."
"Best look it up then."
"But the book is all the way over there and you already know."
Marook tried not to smile, "If I tell you you'll never learn."
"Dickhead." Serenity cursed getting up to get the divination book off the dresser. Marook smiled at her as she flipped through the book.
"Well?"
"You have good news for me apparently?"
"Maybe. Is that all that's in your cup."
"This looks a bit like a mask or a face... are they the same?"
"No." Marook sighed putting the drawing pad down and looking in her teacup, "Well you have a horse which means?"
"That you should be giving me some good news."
"Unless you have another lover." Marook mocked.
"Yes, I admit it. I've been shagging Fenrir."
"That's...that's not even funny," Marook said all humor gone from his voice and Serenity bit her lip looking away.
"Sorry."
"And the face means?"
"A setback."
"Lovely. Don't forget the loop."
"It means I should think before acting."
Marook looked mildly concerned, "Promise me you won't make any impulsive decisions."
"Name one impulsive decision I've made."
"Ripping off your clothes to prove you weren't a kid."
"Name two."
"Trying to shag Bennie and let's not forget-"
"Okay, I get it." Serenity flushed and Marook smiled at the adorable look on her face.
"You're so cute."
"I know."
"And arrogant."
"Suck my dick."
"You don't have one."
"How would you know? Ya won't even let me take my pants off."
"Brat."
Serenity had her feet propped up on Marook lap as he sketched her.
"Should I be naked?"
"I mean I wouldn't object... But nah. You're good."
"So I've been reading this book and it's about communicating with the dead through dreams-"
"I gave you the book. What's your point?"
"Can you teach me?"
Marook hesitated, "I can if you make me a deal."
"What?"
"Don't depend on it... When Romana died... I took sleeping draughts all the time just trying to talk to her... I went crazy... and you also-"
"Wait a minute. You offered to teach me this when I was 11. Why would you offer if you knew it could make me go crazy."
"Well, I figured you already were," Marook said as a poor attempt at humor. "But... It's just very draining. You'd need to meditate and open your mind and-"
"I'm ready."
Marook sighed, "Who do you wanna talk to?"
"I don't know."
"I mean if the bitch is still watching me I suppose it'd be useful for her to start by talking to you..."
"Well, what do I do first."
"Well, first I'm getting tea."
"To calm the mind?"
"Nah I just want tea... and yes I know what you want," Marook said.
"Alrighty boo."
"Don't call me boo."
"Bitch."
"I think you all need to be reminded of how to fight without a wand since you've all become so pathetically dependent on them," Fenrir commented.
"Rude," Anna muttered under her breath and Serenity giggled smacking her arm lightly.
"So I've decided," Fenrir said loudly shutting up the giggling girls, "To pair you up and see how you handle yourself. We have had more than enough deaths so I'd advise not killing each other. But I prefer you do some actual damage. Ben, you're with Anna."
"He's gonna fucking grope me or some shit."Anna groaned walking off to Bennie who was looking nervous.
"I wouldn't blame him." Serenity flirted and Anna scoffed turning around to flash just Serenity her bra and then turning around to a startled looking Bennie.
"Hey turn around and do that again." Russell grinned and Anna flipped him off.
"Anna you come to my room later." Serenity said with mock seductiveness.
"You know it, babes." Anna grinned.
"Stop being lesbians," Marook muttered and Serenity shrugged.
"If you saw her tits you wouldn't blame me." Serenity whispered in false amazement.
"I have no such desire," Marook muttered going to head inside.
"Where do you think you're going?" Fenrir called and Marook turned around looking bored.
"You know I can handle fighting Fenrir."
"Yes but Russell is extremely unable to handle it. You're with him."
Marook rolled his eyes but went over to Russell who was shaking in his boots. Serenity looked around lost. Alyssa wasn't here today.
"Do I get to miss then?" Serenity asked glancing over at Bennie and Anna. Bennie had Anna pinned to the ground and was bleeding from his neck.
"Of course not child, you're with me." Fenrir murmured and Serenity internally groaned.
"If I get Anna to flash you her tits can I get out of it?" Serenity asked quietly as she walked up to Fenrir with a wry smile.
Fenrir chuckled, "Why not use yours?"
"Not as impressive I'm afraid."
"Hm..." Fenrir trailed off for a moment before reaching forward to grab Serenity's arm and dragging her against him. She responded by kicking him in the shin. "Not working girl. Better get those tits out."
"Alright," Serenity said and Fenrir released her looking down at her expectantly. Serenity grabbed the edges of her shirt and as Fenir became distracted she kicked him in the back of the knee. He fell forward onto his knees. He let out a grunt of surprise. Serenity kicked him in the back knocking him to his stomach and held him down to the ground with her foot. "I think that worked even better than my boobs, to be honest."
"Both would've been equally thrilling I'm sure." Fenrir had a dark look in eyes. Serenity stepped back allowing him to get to his feet. Everyone else was too busy attacking each other to notice Fenrir and Serenity's odd encounter. Except for Marook who was lazily dodging attacks from Russell. Bennie and Anna had taken to wrestling each other on the ground.
Fenrir licked his lips as he stared at Serenity, "Element of surprise can be a good thing..."
"But it's not the best is it?"
"No child." Fenrir lunged forward knocking Serenity down on her ass. Fenrir grabbed her by the waist and held her down. He leaned down and sunk his teeth into her shoulder. She screeched trying to push him off. She dug her nails into his chest and dragged them down staining her hands with blood.
"Ow! Dude I get it."
Fenrir stood up and kicked Serenity in the ribs when she tried to get up and she let out a howl of pain.
"I told you all to cause actual pain. Pain is the only thing that will teach you." Fenrir said dryly kicking Serenity in the arm.
"I get it." Serenity mumbled. Fenrir chuckled allowing her to climb to her feet and get into a fighting stance.
"You're bleeding."
"Well, you kinda bit me."
Serenity lunged forward with full intent to attack him but he grabbed her by the collar and held her up a foot over the ground.
"Don't you like biting girl?"
"Not really sir."
Serenity kicked desperately wishing Fenrir would put her down.
"What do you like then?" Fenrir asked with mild amusement.
"Standing on the ground!"
"Hm... well then you should actually to fight properly."
"I can fight. We're just not evenly matched." Serenity scoffed as Fenrir put her on the ground and let his hands travel to her lower back.
"Not every fight will evenly match little girl. Do you think in a battle you'll be matched up with another little girl who's as weak as you?" Fenrir stepped closer and Serenity held her breath.
"No sir."
"I can teach you to not be weak."
"Isn't that what you're doing now?" Serenity asked quietly as Fenrir wrapped his arms around her and held her against his chest.
"I can teach you a lot of things girl."
"I'm not sure how being able to fuck will get me out of a fight." Serenity said with mock disappointment. Fenrir chuckled making Serenity squirm.
"But it would be fun."
"Praying to Jesus is fun." Serenity muttered pulling away. Fenrir let her go and looked over her.
"How old are you again?"
"Um... 16 I think."
"You don't look it... tsk tsk. So... underdeveloped."
"I think I was having more fun when you were beating me up."
Fenrir shrugged and kicked Serenity in the ankle. She fell and there was a loud crunch that was her ankle snapping. Letting out a cry of pain she fell to her knees whimpering. Fenrir swore moving to pick her up and carried her in the house. Marook watched them as Russell continued punching and kicking him. Anna and Bennie were both bruised and bloody but seemed no worse for the wear.
"I'm sorry for having to do this Russell."
"Sorry for what?"
Marook seized Russell's forearm and squeezed hard. The bone snapped under his grip and Russell cried out in pain. His scream echoed causing everyone to stop what they were doing and stare at Marook and Russell.
"I got this," Marook said as Fenrir made his way outside to check on the fuss. Marook tightened his grip on Russell's arm shattering the bone. Russell had tears streaming his face. "Wait I meant to..." Marook pulled his wand out of his back pocket and tap Russell's arm. All the bones in his arm disintegrated.
"What the fuck did you do?" Fenrir cursed shoving Marook out of the way.
"His arms not broken anymore."
"Because he doesn't have anymore fucking bones to be broken you fucking idiot-fix him."
"Not sure how I'd do that... Alyssa would know."
Fenrir groaned, "You're such a fucking idiot. I'll get her. You patch up this lot. And try to leave their bones intact."
"I will do my best. Come on Russie." Marook grinned grabbing Russell's fleshy arm and dragging him towards the house.
"What the fuck happened to him?" Serenity asked as Marook shoved Russell unto the couch.
"He disintegrated my bones!" Russell shouted and Marook shook his head.
"He just fell... Serenity why did Fenrir bring you in here?"
"To heal me... supposedly."
"Are you alright?" Marook asked crouching in front of her and apprehensively touching her foot to inspect the damage.
"Fenrir thinks I just knocked something out of place."
"Fenrir thinks a lot of things." Marook sighed tapping her ankle with his wand. There was a loud crack as the bone snapped back in place.
"Thanks, Rookie."
"Don't call me that," Marook said but smiled all the same.
"I still don't have any bones!"
"Oh relax you'll be fine. Serenity would you like some tea?"
"Jasmine."
"Two sugars?"
"Yes, sir."
"Shouldn't we tell Anna and Bennie to knock it off?" Russell asked Serenity as Marook went into the kitchen to make tea.
"You know Russie boy, I don't think they mind being left alone if you know what I mean."
"I don't."
"So I've been thinking." Serenity mumbled as Marook massaged her feet while she read her book. Marook made a sound of interest and she put the book down next to her.
"I don't like when you think. It's scary." Marook said with a wry smile. Serenity sighed pulling her knees to her chest.
"Marook... I'm ready." She said gathering her courage. Marook's nostrils flared as he looked at her. He seemed to be conflicted.
"For bed?"
"You know what." Serenity mumbled looking up at him through her eyelashes. Her breathing was labored and Marook stared at her biting his lip to make her squirm further.
"For tea?" He asked with mock innocence.
"Marook... please. Don't make me beg." Serenity said despairingly.
Marook smirked his eyes darkening slightly as he brushed his tongue over his bottom lip, "I could be into that, though."
"I wouldn't know!" Serenity shouted not catching on.
"Brat."
"Marook... c'mon it's the middle of September. We've been together since April. I think we've-"
"Babe."
"Yes?"
"Beg a little more," Marook whispered and Serenity's breath caught.
"Uh-I-uh wow um oh-o-okay." Serenity babbled like an idiot as Marook crawled towards her and press his lips to her collarbone.
"You okay little wolf?" He asked, his breath tickled her neck and she just blinked stupidly.
"Y-yeah. Totally." Serenity's brain seemed to malfunction as Marook's hands slipped under her shirt as he kissed her neck, "Marook..."
"Serenity?"
"Yes?"
"Are you sure?"
"Completely."
"You can tell me to stop at any time."
"I know. Marook I trust you. I'm sure. Is there anything else you need me to say."
Marook smiled before kissing her again, "I suppose not."
Serenity woke up find Marook's head on her bare chest and his arms wrapped tightly around her making it difficult to move.
"Good morning little wolf."
"Morning shithead."
"How are you feeling?"
"I mean. I'm not really sure what I expected. But that was... yeah."
"Do you regret-"
"I liked it."
"Are you-"
"Yes, I'm sure."
Marook grinned, "Alright brat."
"Can we go again?" Serenity asked in what she intended to be a seductive voice.
The sound of Bennie and Russell making their way down the hall as they shouted for Anna gave them their answer.
"Sorry love." Marook grinned sitting up and reaching for his wand. He hesitated before pointing it at Serenity.
"I really don't want to forget this Marook... Can I?"
"I want to say yes... but Fenrir could search your mind at any time."
"Marook..."
"Yes?"
"Nothing just go."
"Brat. What's wrong."
"It's just not fair."
"Only one more week," Marook said putting down his wand and going to find his pants which were on the floor across the room.
"Well if I could remember that mental picture I'd make it through the week." Serenity said leaning up against the headboard as Marook slipped on his pants.
"You're a pervert," Marook laughed as he pulled on his shirt. Serenity grinned cheekily. "Merlin, you're so cute."
"I'm cute? I'm naked and you're calling me cute."
"Yep. Now as much as I admire your current state I need you to put clothes on."
"SO BORING!" Serenity bellowed getting up to find her clothes. Marook just smiled as he watched Serenity run her fingers through her hair. Adoration was clear in his eyes.
Serenity had fallen asleep on the couch with her head fairly close to Fenrir's lap. He kept scowling down at her as if she had offended him.
"Marook, come get your toy."
Serenity rolled over nearly falling off the couch. Fenrir grabbed her shirt collar and held her in place.
"Sirius...Black..." She mumbled into Fenrir's leg. He scoffed pushing her away from him, "Father..."
"Is Sirius Black your father girl?" Fenrir asked with mild interest.
"Mhm..."
Marook froze on the stairs as Fenrir glanced up at him, "I-I didn't know that."
"Well isn't that useful." Fenrir chuckled and Marook patted his pocket to find his wand only to realize he had left it upstairs. "Marook, your sister always would say things like this in her sleep..."
"I-I guess Serenity's a seer as well," Marook muttered anxiously.
"Well isn't that lovely," Fenrir said thoughtfully as Serenity continued to ramble on about Sirius Black flirting with some guy named Remus Lupin. Fenrir seemed to be deep in thought as he ran his fingers over the exposed skin on Serenity's stomach. Marook stepped towards him trying his best to stay calm.
"Tsk tsk... He is her father... it's all right here in her precious little head."
"Sir I-"
"Tell me Marook, how did you not see this? You spend so much time with her."
"She's distracting sir."
Fenrir chuckled, "How so?"
"Well, she's um... um." Marook drew a blank as he made his way over to the couch.
"Better than Alyssa is she?"
"I suppose..." Marook trailed off as Fenrir slipped his fingers under her shirt.
"Very soft... wake up girl," Fenrir muttered shaking her. Marook's heart dropped as Serenity's eyes fluttered open. She looked fearfully up at Fenrir who was holding her down on his lap. Without warning, Fenrir leaned down closer to her and she thrashed out of his arms.
She fell to the floor and scrambled to her feet. Marook could hear her heart racing.
"Serenity... it's okay." Marook said stepping towards her. Fenrir just chuckled as if this were a game.
"Come here," Fenrir ordered and Serenity shook her head stepping away from him. Fenrir gave a meaningful look to Marook who stepped towards Serenity. "Girl, I mean it... Marook said you were distracting I'd like to see how."
"I will fucking neuter you mutt," Serenity spat and Marook howled with laughter as Fenrir turned a rather pretty shade of purple.
"Quite distracting I see."
Marook snorted and Serenity stared at him like he was crazy. Fenrir snarled getting to his feet and grabbing Serenity by her hair and pulling her against him.
Marook blinked several times, "Sir I um-"
"Do you want her first... warm her up?" Fenrir chuckled as Serenity thrashed in his arms.
"I will slit your fucking throat if you don't let me go." Serenity spat as Fenrir pressed his lips to the top of her head.
"Marook... where's your wand?" Fenrir asked irritably.
"Upstairs-"
"Get it. Now."
"Why?"
"I want to-" Fenrir cut off as Serenity turned around kneed him in the crotch. He fell to the ground releasing Serenity who ran up the stairs leaving both Fenrir and Marook in a state of shock. "Wipe her mind. Now. Before I kill her."
Marook swallowed trying not to laugh as he made his way upstairs. He knocked tentatively on Serenity's door before letting himself in. Serenity stood in front of the bed wand raised.
"Babe- I'm sorry to do this," Marook said knocking here out and moving to catch her before she fell to the floor. He took the memory with the intent to give it back before kissing her forehead and tucking her safely into bed. "I will never let him touch you again. I'm so sorry."
As Marook made his way out of the spare bedroom he heard the front door open and an unfamiliar smell greeted him. He hesitated as he saw Serenity hurrying down the hallway and trying to get into the bathroom. She looked at Marook rather surprised. Something in her body language seemed different than normal. She had Alyssa's bag clutched in her hand.
"Alyssa's in there, try upstairs... Why do you have her bag?" Marook asked suspiciously. Serenity seemed to be thinking quickly.
"I'm returning it."
Marook looked over her frazzled face feeling the urge to hug her tightly. He restrained himself and forced himself to not stare, "You look nice today."
Serenity looked at the open bedroom door behind him, "I look nice every day."
Marook glanced back at the bedroom door then back at Serenity. He could tell she was hiding something. He racked his brain trying to figure out what she could be hiding and then realized that he may have forgotten to take her memories that morning. In an attempt to ask without being painstakingly obvious he joked, "Wanna join me in the bedroom?"
"Sure." Serenity said boldly. Marook held back a laugh as he caught onto what was going on. The little brat did remember. He shook his head making his way into the bedroom and Serenity followed him. He tried to be relaxed as he could hear Fenrir's guest in the front room. He shut the door behind him as Serenity walked up to him and he put his hands on her waist. The familiar contact felt like home. She went on her toes to kiss him and he moaned into her mouth pressing her up against the wall. Serenity ran her fingers down his back and he pressed himself up closer to her. He felt her pull his wand out of his pocket. He was about to question it when he heard Serenity whisper something and he fell to the ground paralyzed.
"Idiot, Silenco." Serenity muttered dismissively. 'Fucking brat' Marook thought trying to shout but Serenity had silenced him and made it impossible for him to move. "You're a rather good kisser, a creep but a good kisser nonetheless." Serenity walked to the window and Marook watched her trying to move. 'You weren't saying that last night when you had my-' Marook's thought was caught short as Serenity whispered "Alohomora" and the window flew open. Serenity looked back at him one last time before throwing his wand on the bed and climbing out the window. Marook laid there in utter shock. After what felt like hours Fenrir entered the room and glanced down at Marook with a bored expression.
"Where's Serenity?"
Marook tried to speak or move but he still couldn't. Fenrir noticed the problem and flicked his wand. Marook took a deep breath and climbed to his feet.
"Sir, um-"
"Where is Serenity?" Fenrir asked as his eyes trailed over to the open window. Marook swallowed thinking quickly.
"She um- well we were-"
"Do not tell me that she ran away," Fenrir said quietly and Marook swallowed.
"She-"
"You allowed this little wench to disarm you and paralyze you. This is precisely why I didn't want you taking away her potion. She's- go find her."
"Now?" Marook asked stupidly.
"Yes you imbecile- I told the Dark Lord that I had four trained people here willing to fight for him-"
"Tell him she went to the other camp. You have 20 kids there and 13 at the-"
"I told him she was here. I will not lie. You will pay for this. Mark my words."
"I'll go- I'll-"
"You will meet someone first."
Marook trailed behind Fenrir to see two unfamiliar people sitting at the kitchen table. One had long blonde hair and a pointed face. He seemed to be sneering at everything and looked most displeased to be there. He knew who the other person was right away.
"Well? This isn't the best you have is it?" Lucius scoffed and Marook sneered back at the man feeling the urge to tear out his throat.
"Marook is a sad example. Serenity, however, is rather impressive... she just needs reminding of who's in charge." Fenrir spat and Marook growled at him baring his teeth.
"How many other mutts are there?" The Dark Lord asked in a bored voice. Fenrir looked ready to kill but remained cool.
"33 children many of whom are above 15 and rather well trained."
"One was so well trained she managed to get away?" Lucius asked dryly and Marook bit his tongue to keep from laughing.
"Quiet Malfoy. I shall be most interested in meeting this girl."
"Of course my Lord," Fenrir spat looking disgusted. Marook held his breath. 'Malfoy' This could not be the man Serenity spent years speaking so highly of. He certainly matched her description.
"Serenity's a bit of a bitch if I'm being honest," Marook said in a poor attempt at humor.
"A bitch whom you allowed to disarm you and leave you stuck on the floor," Fenrir muttered.
"A talented bitch," Marook groused his mind racing with worry for Serenity.
"Are you sure you can control your mutts Greyback?"
"Yes my Lord... Marook go find her."
"I see no reason for us to stay longer," Lucius said climbing to his feet. The Dark Lord scowled at him getting to his feet and sending a look to Marook. Lucius felt a compelling interest to hear more about the girl but he didn't know why.
"The girl's family name?" Lucius asked and Fenrir shrugged indifferently. So much for not lying.
Marook froze, "We um- we don't know."
"Blood status?"
"She claimed to be Pureblood but alas a filthy half-blood," Marook said his voice dripping sarcasm. Lucius looked beyond annoyed.
"Well dogs, I'm sure we'll be meeting soon."
Voldemort looked equally unimpressed by both Fenrir and Lucius as he made his way out the front door with Lucius trailing behind him.
"Is there a reason you didn't tell him Serenity's last name?" Marook asked after they were gone. Fenrir cocked his head to the side.
"I'd rather find her first..."