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Chapter 24: The Full Moon
I'd brewed the Wolfsbane Potion last weekend, using a bubblehead charm throughout the cooling process: I hoped this would be enough to make the ingredients mature correctly. Remus has been drinking this new batch of potion all week, ready for the full moon tonight. I've been a little distracted all week, and at times hysterical, because it's Sirius's first full moon without the protection of the Black Family Curse... and if this new batch of Wolfsbane Potion wasn't effective then, well, I don't want to think about what could happen. I'd just almost had a panic attack in front of everyone, but Sirius dragged me out of the common room. We're now in the broom cupboard at the end of the 7th floor corridor: Sirius kissed me.
'Hey, hey. You're freaking out again... you can't do that in front of Remus.' I took a deep breath.
'I'm sorry.' I wrapped my arms around Sirius's waist: Sirius ran his fingers through my hair.
'It's all right.' I continued to hug Sirius, who continued talking. 'I survived these full moons in your memories, didn't I?' I nodded. I know my worries are irrational, but that didn't stop me from being anxious. I kissed Sirius, when I couldn't give him a logical response. We kissed until there was a rather loud knock on the cupboard door.
'Pads, mate... it's time for dinner. You need to eat.' It's James. I stared into Sirius's eyes, as we pulled apart: he kissed me again.
'Feeling better?' I nodded; though I'm sure Sirius didn't believe me. We then wondered down to the Great Hall for dinner, where the house elves had cooked delicious looking fried chicken and honey mustard gammon. I helped myself to the different dishes on offer, as I spoke to Lily about an Ancient Runes assignment. I enjoy Ancient Runes; it's one of my favourite classes. The conversation changed several times during the course of dinner, however, it wasn't until I was eating my way through a bowl of dessert, that the feeling of sleepiness hit me. Sirius spoke. 'You all right, Mynee?' I nodded, with a yawn.
'Yeah, just sleepy.' I found myself leaning into Sirius's side, yawning again as he smirked.
'Ah okay... want to go back to the dorm?' I nodded, meaning Sirius got to his feet. The next second, Sirius had me in his arms bridal style, and was telling everyone that he's taking me back to Gryffindor Tower. I must've fallen to sleep somewhere between the Great Hall and Gryffindor Tower, because I don't remember Sirius putting me to bed.
The next thing I remember was the sunlight shining through the curtains as Sirius climbed into bed. He wrapped his arms around my waist. 'Mynee, you wake? We're back.' I'd somehow slept right through the night, which never happens during the full moon. I hadn't had any nightmares either, which is strange. I just felt tranquil and refreshed. I turned in Sirius's arms, hugging him, because he's not hurt.
'You're okay?' Sirius smirked.
'Yes... The Wolfsbane Potion worked perfectly.' I was speechless as I stared into his eyes: I'd made a working Wolfsbane Potion. I kissed Sirius.
'Really?!' Sirius nodded.
'Yes. Moony was completely docile... Did Mynee get a good night's sleep?' I was still beaming, but nodded in response to Sirius's question.
'Yes. I didn't wake up once, and there were no nightmares.' Sirius smirked.
'Yeah, I knew there wouldn't be.' Sirius's response confused me. How'd he know that I wouldn't have nightmares? There was silence for a moment, before all the pieces fell into place.
'You spiked my drink?!' Sirius grinned.
'Yep.' I hit Sirius; he flinched. 'Ouch! Mynee, you were a nervous wreck... I was trying to help.' I hit him again.
'What did you give me?!'
'Dreamless Sleep Potion mixed with a hint of Calming Draught. It's one of Dorea's recipes.' I couldn't believe he'd put a potion in my drink. 'I'm sorry, I was worried about you.' I met Sirius's eyes at this point. I couldn't be mad when he goes and says things like that: I kissed him.
'Don't do it again.' Sirius raised his eyebrows.
'I can't make that promise, you're too important to me.' I became speechless again.
A/N: Ooo naughty Sirius. So, the Wolfsbane Potion now works, yay! Hope you all enjoy this chapter, sorry it's shorter than the last few. I'm not sure how well next week will go as far as writing this story is concerned because I'm getting ready to start a PhD. I'll try and publish as much as possible, and then once I'm back at university I will probably only get the chance to publish at the weekends. Love RoxannetheLaugh x.
