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Chapter 15: Sirius's Birthday

Today's Sirius's birthday, so I'd made him a birthday cake, after persuading the house elves to let me use the kitchen... well, it isn't a cake as such, just a pyramid of cinnamon rolls, although, I'd stuck seventeen birthday candles into it and decorated it with colourful sprinkles. I'd left James in charge of decorating the Marauders' dormitory, without waking Sirius, whilst I fetched this birthday cake-substitute from the kitchen. I levitated the cake cautiously up to Gryffindor Tower, and then up the stairs to the Marauders' dormitory. I found Remus, Peter, and James putting up the final streamers and inflating the last of the balloons: James' face dropped as he saw the cinnamon rolls.

'Bloody hell, Mynee!' Remus hushed James as I smirked, placing the cinnamon roll pyramid down on Sirius's trunk beside his presents. James spoke again; this time his voice was quieter. 'That's mind-blowing, did you make it?' I nodded.

'Yes. Is everything ready?' Remus nodded.

'Peter's just finishing off the streamers.' I smiled.

'Good, well then, I'll go and wake the birthday boy... get ready to shout surprise... Oh, the candles.' I cast the spell to light the seventeen birthday candles, before wondering over and climbing back into Sirius's bed. I made myself comfortable in Sirius's arms, admiring his gorgeous face for a moment, before pressing my lips to his. 'It's someone's birthday.' Sirius was a little groggy and still half asleep.

'Mhmm, five more minutes.' I chuckled, kissing him again.

'Happy Birthday, Siri.' His eyes fluttered open and a stunning smile appeared on his lips. He kissed me for the third time; this time I ended up straddling Sirius's hips. I giggled. 'Morning.' Sirius brushed back my hair.

'Morning, beautiful... it's already the best birthday ever.' I shoved Sirius, and he fell back onto the bed: Sirius chuckled.

'Hey, it's my birthday, that means no shoving me today... unless it's into a broom cupboard, I'd be alright with that.' I rolled my eyes.

'You know I haven't put up a silencing charm?' Sirius shrugged.

'So... I don't get embarrassed, love.' I kissed Sirius again, before attempting to open the curtains. Sirius's arms tightened around me. 'Noooo, Mynee isn't allowed to leave.' I whined.

'Siri, your candles are going to melt into nothing.' Sirius's smile widened.

'I get candles?!' I chuckled at his excitement, before nodding. I then opened the curtains and the Marauders shouted surprise. I watched Sirius glance around the dormitory, before finding the presents and cinnamon roll pyramid at the end of his bed. His eyes widened as he took in the sight of the cinnamon rolls: and the next second, he was knelt beside them, blowing out the candles. I spoke.

'Did you make a wish?' Sirius nodded, but he refused to say what he'd wished for.

'Did you bake this cake, Mynee?' I nodded, sitting down beside Sirius.

'Yes... Happy Birthday, sweetie.' I leant my head against Sirius's shoulder, as the other Marauders sat on the floor around Sirius's trunk.

We sat eating cinnamon rolls and watched Sirius open his presents. I'd brought him a black motorbike helmet that I'd charmed with extra-protective spells. Sirius glanced towards me with a smile as he realised what I'd brought him: I spoke. 'I don't want you smashing your head in when you get a motorbike.' Sirius smiled.

'Thanks. I love it.' I laughed as Sirius put the helmet on, before moving on to his next present, which was from James. James brought Sirius a pair of roller-skates, which I wish I'd thought of, because Sirius was over the moon with them. 'Prongs! Dude, they're ace!' I watched Sirius hug James, although, it accidently turned into a head-butt, as Sirius was still wearing his new motorbike helmet: James rubbed his head.

'Ouch... but you're welcome, mate.' Sirius grinned.

'Mynee, it works! That didn't hurt one bit!' I laughed. Sirius then moved onto the present from Remus and Peter, which was a selection of Honeydukes candy and another book about motorbikes. There was also a gift of sweets from Lily, Marlene, and Dorcas, though, these sweets were muggle sweets and excited Sirius more than the usual Honeydukes candy. Sirius proceeded to stuff his mouth with sweets, before opening the present from Dorea and Charlus. They'd brought Sirius an expensive-looking gold wristwatch: it came with a note, which I read out.

'Sirius. Remember not to do anything stupid from now on, because the Black Family Curse won't save you anymore, and we want you home for Christmas in one piece. You're like a son to us. I hope the gift isn't too extravagant. Happy 17th Birthday. Love Dorea and Charlus.' I smiled at the note, whilst Sirius sat examining his new wristwatch. The final present was from Sirius's Uncle Alphard: Sirius ripped off the wrapping paper to find a small box and a letter. The letter sprung into the air, to form a pair of origami lips and beard, both of which reminded me of Alphard: and a moment later Alphard's voice appeared.

'Sirius, my boy. Congratulations on becoming a fully-fledged wizard. You're parents were supposed to give you this, but I know Wally well enough to know she won't. You're still part of the family, son... even if you're a muggle loving traitor.' Alphard chuckled. 'Wear it with honor and integrity.' Sirius smirked as the letter tore itself up. There was a brief pause, before Sirius opened the small box, revealing a ring. I must've looked as confused as Remus and Peter, so Sirius explained.

'It's a Black Family Ring... every family member is given one when they become of age.' Our confused expressions didn't disappear, meaning Sirius continued. 'It's designed to soak up residual dark magic. Dark spells don't dissipate as quickly as ordinary ones, so a victim suffers from after-affects... but this ring will soak up the residual dark magic that hangs around. I could've done with it when mummy dearest hit me with that Cruciatus curse.' I watched Sirius slip the ring onto his finger. He then looked towards the rest of the Marauders with a smile. 'Thanks, guys... all this was a nice surprise.' Sirius hugged Peter, Remus, and James, before turning his attention to me. '... and you, I know this was your idea, and I love you, so much.' I just smiled as Sirius kissed me: I think I've successfully made his birthday special this year.

A/N: So had a really successful day of writing today, so you get two chapters... Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Love Roxanne the Laugh x

P.S. Remember I was supposed to answer a question: Uncle Alphard is the family member that left Sirius money, and therefore was blasted off the family tree. I don't think he rebelled other than leaving Sirius money, so that's why I'm trying to portray him as someone who knows he's speaking out of term when giving Sirius advice.