Disclaimer: I have no intention of saying that I own everything in this story. My mind's not worthy. Sirius Black, James Potter, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew, Lily Evans (and everything wizarding and/ or witchcraft in nature), Ms. JK Rowling created them. I'm but a mere fan. As for the other girl characters (Lae Bevin, Gin Plata-Connor, JK R'phael and Professor Kiadara Wildfire) my friends and I own them. I repeat: They are not from any of the HP books. "FINAL ANSWER" is by The Calling J and "ON MY OWN" is from the Musical, "Les Miserables".
Author's notes: This is a songfic inspired by the song "Could it be any Harder" by The Calling. I've divided the verses and made a story out of the lyrics. Each chapter is titled by lines of other alternative songs (except chapter 6: the line came from Could it be any Harder) The lyrics of the song are enclosed in the ! J anyway… enuf of my introduction… I love SIRIUS BLACK! (Thanks ALEX BAND and AARON KAMIN for writing this heartfelt song. You have eternally changed my life.)
Of Wizards and Faerys: Chapter 5 "so light me again…coz my heart is turning black…"
I'd jump at the chance
We'd drink and we'd dance…
February 1979
Flowers and bushes in bloom lined the streets of Hogsmeade beautifully. The charming and captivating scene was lovelier especially since it was a moonless night. Only the lights of the stores lit up the almost dark shops.
"Good thing seventh years are allowed more time on weekends."
Sirius said as they walked through a street in Hogsmeade.
"Well, I don't know what you did to all the seventh years at Hogwarts, Black, but whatever you did, you sure drove all of them away."
Lae said with a smile as she walked hand in hand with her boyfriend. Sirius looked at her and smiled.
"You always assume I would do something incredibly big for you. Are you beginning to be a big airhead now?" he said with a huge grin.
"I'm insulted you only recognized that today." She answered with an equally large grin.
"Seriously, thank you for the lovely night." Lae rested her head on Sirius' shoulder and interlaced her arms with his.
"Wow." Lae gasped. "Sirius what are we doing standing outside Chateau Bereia?" Lae asked when Sirius stopped by what was supposed to be the most elegant café in all of Hogsmeade.
"Dinner, of course." Sirius smiled.
"Oh no, Sirius, it's way too expensive in there. We can go to the Three Broomsticks, it doesn't matter."
Lae gave Sirius a little push to the other side of the road.
"Lae, don't worry about it. And besides, I insist," he pouted.
He pulled her with him and the doors of Chateau Bereia magically opened before them.
As they entered, the lights slowly faded and darkened the room. Lae was in a trance. She couldn't believe what she saw.
Hundreds of butterflies, in different colors and sizes, flew around the softly lit room. Flowers started growing from the tables and crawled gently around them. In moments, they were standing in the middle of a secret garden that centered a small tent with a table for two.
"You know why this is the most sought after café in Hogsmeade?" Sirius asked.
Lae simply stood in awe of all the beauty.
"The café takes the shape of the guest's ultimate sanctuary. And since I was given the potion that would stop the café from sensing me, it fulfills your fantasy sanctuary."
Soft music of a violin and the traditional Irish Tin Whistle filled the room. Sirius led her to the tent and let her sit.
"I don't know what to say…" she gasped.
"You don't have to say anything." He said and took the seat across her.
And I'd listen close to your every word…
As if it's your last…
"When I was just around six, my dad usually took me to see the other castles in Scotland. He'd let me run around in the huge courtyards while he painted the scenarios for the royalties. He was always called on different occasions. And I was always there to watch and experience the fun of running around and screaming as loud as I could. I always got away with so many things when I was small…" she drifted with a laugh.
"Well, it wasn't difficult liking you." Sirius said after a drink off his goblet.
"That's what the Duke of Edinburgh told me. He was most fond of my dad and I. He'd call for him often to paint anything for him. And dad was paid good money. On those days, I'd play with his daughter." She blabbed away.
"And funny thing is, she's at Hogwarts too. I dunno if I ever mentioned it to you, Nicole, the Ravenclaw, she's the daughter of Duke Richard." She said. Sirius dropped his fork.
"Don't worry about it." She picked up his fork. "Remember? I know."
She smiled. She reached out to hold Sirius' hand. Sirius placed his other hand on their hands.
"Lae, I'm really sorry." He said.
"It doesn't matter anymore, Sirius. All is in the past now," she smiled and handed Sirius his fork.
"Me dad always sang to me also when I was a little girl."
Well I know it's your last…
"Well… what are the firestarter and windtalker doing outside the hall at this time of the night?"
The Fat Lady smiled at them when they stood before her portrait.
"Good evening, mada'am. Gubblymunk."
Sirius said and her portrait swung to reveal the entry hole to their tower. Just as they entered, they heard piano music filling the room.
"Sirius, not here, too." Lae smiled.
"Careful, Bevin, the hall's beginning to be too small for us." Sirius said. Lae hit him playfully on his arm.
A voice, by now, familiar to the both of them overlapped the piano.
"I told you, not everything that happens unexpectedly happens because of you."
Sirius said and she pulled Lae further into the room.
Expectedly though, Alex was singing from behind the piano, JK playing for him.
"And although I know that he is blind… still I say there's a way for us…" He sang as many Gryffindors listened.
Sirius froze when he heard Alex' song. Lae pulled him to their friends.
"I love her… but when the night is over, she is gone, the river's just a river…" Sirius really felt the song.
"Hey, where have you guys been?" Lily asked.
"Chateau Beriea." Lae said excitedly.
Lily and Gin were anxious for stories but Sirius excused them right away.
Sirius and Lae walked to the staircases with Sirius hurrying before her.
"I love her, but everyday I'm learning…" He stood firmly before her.
Alex' singing seemed so distant yet so near.
"Without me, her world would go on turning…" Sirius took her hands and inhaled her scent.
"Promise me one thing, Lae." He begged.
"Anything." She answered. He looked up into her eyes and said, "Promise me you will never forget me." Lae smiled.
"I love her… I love her…" She hugged him tightly.
"A girl will never forget Sirius Black once she experiences his true love." She said. "I'll always remember your mystifying eyes and deep stare, Sirius." She uttered as she touched his eyes and cheeks.
"Even if I'm gone and away…"
"Don't say that…" she placed a finger on his lips.
"Even if I'm gone and away… your memory will forever keep me human." A kiss.
"I love her… but only on my own…"
* * *
Coz today, oh, you're gone…
February 19, 1979
"Good Afternoon, class."
Professor McGonagall entered her classroom late. She seemed like she was in a hurry.
"Good Afternoon, Professor," the seventh year Gryffindors and Ravenclaws greeted.
"Sorry for this improper tardiness. I was attending to some important matters." She explained.
A knock disturbed the class just as they were about to take their seats.
"Professor, sorry to disturb you, but the Headmaster asks that Mister Lupin and Miss Bevin be sent to his office as soon as possible."
It was Professor Wildfire who reported for Headmaster Dumbledore.
"Yes, yes, I was about to send them upstairs." Professor McGonagall said.
"What's wrong?" Sirius asked Lae. She simply shrugged.
"Miss Bevin, Mister Lupin, come with me, please." She collected the two from their seats.
"Professor Wildfire will be taking over while I take your classmates to the headmaster's office."
Professor Wildfire entered the room and the Transfiguration teacher and the two Gryffindors left the room.
"Now, Professor McGonagall wants you kids to try this out. And perfect it."
Professor Wildfire handled the class perfectly. Everybody paid attention intently because the new spell (which was turning a dummy into a live replica of yourself) was hard to master (either that or because Wildfire was once again wearing robes that incredibly showed a great deal of her milky-white skin).
"She says you will have a practical exam by the end of next week."
And the protests rained on her.
"Don't complain to me, I'm just the messenger." She said with a joshing smile.
***
"SIRIUS, QUICK!"
Remus entered the room with heavy breaths and a pale face. Sirius spun around on his seat.
"What's wrong, Remus?" Professor Wildfire asked.
"Sirius, move. It's Lae."
He ran towards his best friend. Sirius need not hear the rest of what Remus had to say. He instantly stood up and ran outside the door and followed Remus to the Headmaster's office.
"I'm still holding on day after day…
don't runaway…"
-more in chapter 6-
AN: oohh… I saw the video for "could it be any harder"!! I am so in love with Alex Band… so darn cute! I don't care what people say abt him… J hehe.. I'm bored… send me reviews, please?! J LaEnAn-DeVnEt-BeViN J