"What were you thinking!" Remus almost yelled, storming into the living-room of his small home, Sirius and Adelaide were already seated, their faces hung, like children caught stealing.
The second they saw their friends face once he had opened the door, they knew that they were in for a lecture, no matter what excuse they made up they weren't going to get any of their story across, the two were yanked in and then immediately ushered to the living-room, both heavy lidded from fatigue and exhausted from their long journey, this didn't deter their friend however. Remus crossed his arms and paced back and forth, the wood under his feet creaking and groaning, he was debating on what to say next, his face was almost red with anger, obviously he was trying to think of something rational.
"Remus please, I know you're mad but please understand, I couldn't stay out there" Sirius tried to explain "Not after hearing about what Harry is going through".
The wolf narrowed his eyes a little and looked to his friend before sighing and rubbing his temples, he understood why they came back , he didn't want to admit that he did but he did, after all the information that Sirius had gotten he wouldn't blame the man for sneaking back, the only thing that annoyed him was the lack of information or warning on the act, he had no idea they were coming back and would have preferred if they at least informed him, just so he could make sure they got back safely.
"I know, im just annoyed that you didn't warn me"
The animagus smiled a little "I know my friend im sorry, I just didn't want you to tell Dumbledore"
"I suppose you're right there" Remus then looked to Adelaide who had been silent "You are the last person I would have expected to help him"
Adelaide raised a brow "I just came to make sure he didn't die, I thought the whole idea was ridiculous" She shrugged.
"Of course you would" Sirius grumbled rolling his eyes.
Remus knotted his brows together at the conflict that seemed to emanate between them, noticing the tense feeling between the two, he looked between them as they shifted from each other, muttering incoherent comments towards each other, he felt the bitter and angry feeling between them, something he never thought he would ever feel nor want to feel, something must have happened in France.
"What happened between you two?" He asked.
Adelaide ran a hand through her hair "Im sick of having to look after a man who doesn't know how to grow up"
"Speak for yourself princess" Sirius retorted.
The woman shot a deathly glare toward the ex convict, instantly Remus stepped in between the two to avoid any more conflict, it was too early in the morning for any fights or arguments now, he had even forgotten the bigger problem at hand, that being that Sirius was back in England and risking his safety. The wolf took a seat on his sofa, he was going to help his friend, he understood Sirius's pain and knew that the man only wanted to support his godson, he couldn't hold him back from that, all he could do was make sure the man doesn't get caught.
"Alright, you can both stay here until we sort something out" Remus muttered "Adelaide can have the spare bed and Sirius will have to sleep on the floor"
Sirius rolled his eyes once more but smiled gratefully to his friend "Thank you Remus, thank you so much"
Remus smiled warmly "Next time, just tell me"
The animagus nodded quickly and got up "Well, now that your okay with this i'm going to sleep!" He beamed.
The wolf watched as his friend walk out of the room and head toward the spare room, obviously ignoring the sleeping arrangements that the wolf had made,he shook his head and looked to Adelaide who had remained silent, playing with her hands in her lap, it suddenly felt awkward having this problem, he would have to talk to them separately to avoid fights and once again he realised that he would be the middle man.
"So, I take it that you don't love him any longer"
Adelaide shook her head "Of course not, I couldn't love him, not after the way he has behaved"
"Sirius has always been like that, I thought you liked it" Remus replied.
The woman froze for a moment and glanced to the small hall the led the the spare room that Sirius was supposedly resting in, she cleared her throat and adjusted her posture, she turned her attention back to her friend and tried to think of her reply.
"I'm to old for that Remus, I need someone who wants to settle" She finally uttered back.
Remus nodded and chewed his lip sightly, he looked sad and a little betrayed, he didn't want to be the middle man, not again, after all the years of being the middle man when the group had fights he didn't want to have to go through that again, there had to be a way to bring them together again, somehow..
"Well, I suppose there is no point in talking about it now" He sighed.
"I know it's horrible Remus, im sorry but we just found that perhaps we dont suit each other" Adelaide mumbled softly.
The wolf nodded softly and got up "I'm going to make breakfast, I suppose you will want to rest"
Adelaide shook her head "No I slept on the boat, i'll just go freshen up in the bathroom"
The woman got up and began to make her way to the bathroom, checking behind her to make sure Remus had gone into the kitchen, she quickly turned and walked into the spare room closing the door behind her. Almost instantly she felt an arm around her waist pulling her swiftly towards the man the reside within the room, his lips slammed onto hers and her arms instinctively came up to wrap around his neck, a small giggle erupted from her lips as she kissed him.
After a blissful moment the two pulled away and smiled to each other, holding back their laughter, the animagus moved away and walked to the door to quickly peer out, there was no sign of Remus, only the faint sound of humming coming from the kitchen, he smiled and closed the door.
"I think we may have just gotten away with it" He mumbled.
Adelaide grinned then pursed her lips a little "I do feel a little bad, don't you think this is a little to much?"
Sirius walked over and pulled the woman in for an embrace "Your too kind and no, it's not to much, trust me"
"That's what i'm afraid of" Adelaide commented, earning a quiet laugh from her lover.
The day went as well as expected after breakfast was served and everyone had freshened up, Remus and Sirius discussed their plans and Adelaide wasted no time on her part and headed to Diagon alley to try and find a job, leaving the two men alone for a while, she knew that whatever they were discussing was not for her ears and she certainly wasn't going to pry. The adventure for a job at first had been a failure, with not many shops looking for staff, that was until she stumbled upon a quaint little potions shop that sold ingredients for potions and brews, they told her they would get back to her as soon as they could and now all she could do was wait and prey that she would be called in.
Adelaide headed back to Remus's home, around the afternoon, a few groceries in her basket for Remus, she still had a little money left after France so buying food for her friend was the least she could do, especially after he agreed to look after them until they could sort themselves out, well herself at least. The woman walked up to the steps of the run down home and knocked on the door, hopefully Remus had finished the discussion with Sirius, maybe they could have a nice lunch together to relax, all be it she still had to act as if she hated Sirius.
The door opened and Remus smiled to her, she stepped in "How is everything?"
"Good, Sirius has gone to scout out a location to stay in near Hogwarts, don't worry though, he is in his animagus form" Remus informed her.
Adelaide nodded shortly and wandered further into the home, she walked into the kitchen and placed down her basket "Will he be joining us for lunch?" She called.
"No" Remus called back.
The woman couldn't help but feel a twinge of worry, the dementors could still be hanging around, she worried about him running into one, she knew they did not attack animals but her worry was if he let his guard down, if he changed to his human form and got caught. Adelaide bit her lip softly and began to unpack the basket for lunch, she pursed her lips a little and looked up seeing Remus walk into the kitchen an almost forlorn look on his face.
"Is there really no chance of you at least being friends?" He asked.
Adelaide smiled a little, a shoot of guilt hitting her chest "I'm sorry Remus, I know its horrid but..Sometimes things don't work out"
Remus nodded and leaned against the side watching her prepare the unpacked food for lunch, he crossed his arms and looked out of the slightly dirty window, the woman beside him turned away hiding her smile, it was difficult to refuse the temptation to tell him, to see that large goofy smile spread on his face but she knew that Sirius wouldn't be happy if she ruined his grand prank.
Although...He didn't have to know..Maybe she could turn this prank on it's head.
Adelaide turned to Remus and opened her mouth to speak but before any words could leave her mouth a knock suddenly sounded at the door, the wolf quickly left the kitchen to see who it was and Adelaide let out a small huff of frustration, maybe that was a sign to leave it for now, she would tell him soon, she couldn't let this prank play on for too long.
Sirius may be the king of pranks but Adelaide most certainly was not.
Sooner or later someone will reveal the truth.