A/N

The drama that Sirius carries is impeccable. Yes he punched Rab but you know what...he would do it again

Trigger Warnings: suggestive themes, violence

Sirius was running down the hallways of the castle, retracing the direction he just had come from. He headed towards the dungeons, his feet going as fast as they could carry him. For once he was relieved to see his brother Regulus, just walking outside the dungeons.

"You've got to let me in, or get Andy for me," he said desperately, out of breath.

Regulus stood there staring at him with blank eyes and a bored stare on his face.

"Why?" He asked barely moving his lips.

"Because I need to talk to her and she's family, Reg," he said with a frustrated tone in his voice. Sirius shook his head and watched as Regulus crossed his arms over his chest.

"Since when has family ever mattered to you-"

"Are you going to get her or not?" Sirius asked, growing more aggravated with him by the second. Regulus rolled his eyes and turned on his heel before heading back into the dungeon.

He came back with Andromeda a couple minutes later, not saying a word to either of them and walking off.

Sirius jumped at the sight of her and ran up to her, placing his hands on her shoulders. Andromeda stood there confused, with a perplexed look on her face.

"Are you alright?" He asked, taking in her face. Andromeda stared at him and pushed him away from her.

"I'm fine," she spat, seeming annoyed with his antics. Sirius sighed and put his hand on her back leading her down the hall.

"Andy, what happened last night? Rabastan was just telling everyone he was with someone, what happened?" He repeated, turning to look at her.

Andromeda raised her eyebrows.

"We made out for a bit and then I left. He was an arse all day," she said simply.

Sirius gave a look of confusion before looking up at her again. "He made it sound like you two slept together."

Andromeda shook her head from side to side and puffed out her bottom lip.

"We absolutely did not."

Sirius stepped forward and took her into his arms, hugging her. He let go of a breath he had been holding in.

"I'm sorry for being a prick yesterday, I'm just-I'm worried about you," he admitted letting out a breath.

"It's alright". She pulled back from him and looked around before taking his hand and leading him to a dark abandoned hallway. "Come on, we have to get out of here," she said.

"Huh-" Before Sirius even had time to question what was happening she was pulling him into a nearby hallway.

"We can't- we can't talk about this out there," she whispered, looking down at the ground.

Sirius gave her a worried look and placed a hand on her arm.

"Alright."

Andromeda swallowed before turning her gaze to the floor. "Siri, I'm scared," she said drawing in a breath.

"Of what?" Sirius asked softly, rubbing her arm.

Andromeda looked up at him and met his eyes with her own, which began to water. Her lower lip began to tremble and she took in a staggered breath before taking a step closer to him.

"Of Rabastan," she said, letting a single tear spill out from her eye.

Sirius was tempted to respond by saying that he was as well, but he knew that that would only make matters worse. He wrapped an arm around her before leading her to a nearby bench and helping her sit. Once she was settled he sat down next to her and swallowed.

"I know," he whispered softly. "What happened last night, Andy?" He asked for a what felt like the tenth time. Andromeda looked at the ground again, refusing to meet his eyes.

"He was a jerk."

"Did he hurt you?" Sirius asked suddenly, he voice stern.

"No. Just yelled." Her gaze remained on the ground.

Sirius let out a heavy sigh and crossed his arms. "About what?"

Andromeda shrugged her shoulders and rolled her eyes at him.

"I dunno. Told me I had to get myself together, I really don't feel like talking about it," she admitted sucking in a breath.

Sirius held back for a minute, unsure of how to respond.

"We don't have to talk about it," Sirius said softly, feeling a pit forming in his stomach.

"Andy, we need to talk. But..not here. Come, I'll take you to the Gryffindor Common room," he said with urgency in his voice. He stood up and grabbed her hand leading her out of the hallway without another word. Andromeda stayed silent and followed him, keeping her head down as to not draw attention to herself and Sirius. Sirius turned and tossed her a shiny cloak.

"Put this on," he said, "and stay right behind me".

--

"...and then we decide to just hold practice tomorrow," James said, explaining to Peter and Remus why he was back in the Common room so early.

"Right," Peter said raising his eyebrows. Remus looked confused.

"Where is Sirius?" He asked, a hint of worry detectable in his voice. James shrugged his shoulders.

"Don't know. Probably went to find Andromeda".

"You-you don't think Rabastan will go after him do you?"

James stiffened and raised his eyebrows, giving Remus a long stare.

"He probably will at some point. But Sirius can handle him. What's with the sudden worry, Moony?" Asked James.

Remus shook his head before returning his attention back to his quill and paper.

"Full moon in two days. Sorry," he said, barely audible.

James continued to stare at him, confusion etched on his face. He then turned his attention to Peter.

"What did Evans say about me? During class?" He asked desperately.

Peter looked up and gave a small sigh. He gave a small smirk before letter out a low chuckle.

"I know it's going to be shocking, but she actually didn't say anything about you at all," Peter said, twisting his quill in between his fingers.

James looked at him in shock. He furrowed his eyebrows and dropped his jaw.

"What? She must've mentioned me. You two were paired up for the entire class...and she didn't mention me at all?" James sat there, trying to process what Peter had told him.

"Uh no. She didn't," Peter said, turning his gaze to Remus and giving him a nervous grin.

Remus turned his attention back to James and set his quill down before speaking.

"I know this may come as a shocker, but James Potter isn't always the topic of every conversation," he said, getting a chuckle out of Peter. Remus held back a smile, keeping his eyes on James.

"Sod off, Moony. You'll get it one day".