Chapter Four
The classroom smelled of flowers, it was a different smell than usual. Professor Love, the Potions teacher, was a bright and bubbly young woman who got the giggles whenever she wrote Love Potion on the board, due to her name being Professor Love. Her blonde hair fell to her shoulders, but swung lightly in mid air as she turned quickly to face her class.
"Good day! I hope you all wrote your essays on the Love Potions we were discussing yesterday," She paused and mumbled what sounded like love as she giggled a bit. She smiled. "Accio Essay." Professor Love finished her statement.
James gave Sirius a worried look as Sirius gave him a look of worry also. Suddenly, Professor Love cleared her throat. "Mr. Potter and Mr. Black, may I ask what your reason of not turning in your papers are?" She asked.
James smirked. "I am really exhausted…" He began looking over at Lily who let out a gasp as she and Ariel giggled in a fit of laughter. Professor Love pressed her lips together to keep from smiling. She now turned to Sirius. She knew, like all the teachers, about each students love life…and even though Sirius had a girlfriend…he wasn't as serious as James and Lily.
"Er…well…I had to deal with a pain in the neck," Sirius stated also glancing over to the tables where Ariel, Sasha, and Lily sat. Sasha and Lily looked back at a stunned Ariel. Professor Love nodded and sat on her desk.
"Ten points from Gryffindor…each. And I see that everyone from Slytherin has turned in their papers. May I say a wonderful job Miss Taylor, for coming so late in the year. And I look forward to reading yours Miss Evans and Miss Tomaine," She commented.
Then, the class went on as usual. Lectures and more homework piled and piled itself onto the unaware students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
"…and this Charm is supposed to make even your most hated enemy become a beloved dear one to you. Though, few have used the charm of Allezro but it is proven to do the deed it has been rumored to do for many, countless hundreds of years," Ariel finished. Lily gave her a smile as Professor Higgins glanced over their project. He nodded and gave the girls a rare, and small smile of acceptance.
"And outstanding job if I do say so. You receive an O on this project and fifteen points to Slytherin. Ariel heard an "alright!" come from Sasha and Lucius.
As Ariel passed tables of the Gryffindors, she passed the one that held Sirius Black. She felt his warm hand envelope hers. Glancing down at him, she saw the sympathetic look on his face. Ariel smirked and let go of his hand, feeling a piece of parchment now. She looked into the palm of her hand and there was lying a small parchment piece with messy handwriting.
Ariel sat down next to Lily…and they read.
Ariel,
I'm sorry for acting like an ass this morning in Professor Love's class. It's just…me. I am who you saw in Potions. But I am the guy you saw at the ball…I can love. I'm not heartless. Will you give me a second chance…meet me at the west astronomy tower at eight. Again, I am sorry.
-Sirius
Lily smiled her bright smile and read the letter again quickly. Ariel just stared at the parchment for moments. Finally, she tore off a piece from her own parchment-filled notes and wrote her response quickly. Lily smiled again.
"He really likes you, Ariel," She commented. Ariel sighed and let her eyes focus on the handsome boy in the third row. Finally, they were getting somewhere.
Sirius,
I will be there.
~Ariel
Sirius let another smile form to his face as he remembered the letter she had given him as they left Charms that afternoon. Dinner was over and many others were in the commons room chatting and conversing about the next Quidditch game and if Lucius Malfoy could ever in his life beat James Potter.
Sirius just awaited the time when he would see Ariel. America wouldn't approve of him meeting another girl, but he knew he needed too. If Ariel hated him…there was no hope. Everyone had said she was the nicest girl in Slytherin other than Lily Evans. And for some reason…he believed them.
She looked out the window of the tower, awaiting Sirius. The wind was chilling and the snow capped the ground and the stands at the Quidditch field. Still, she didn't move. She knew he would be there soon.
The door behind her closed. She whirled around quickly, placing her hand on a telescope to keep it from tipping over. Ariel looked up to the door, and he was there. He was there like Prince Charming in her sweetest dream…smiling at her…his deep eyes sparkling.
"So, I see you are graceful," He joked walking closer to her. Ariel blushed and bit her lip as he did. She felt so embarrassed that he had made her do that.
"Why did you want to meet me here?" Ariel questioned. Sirius leaned against the balcony railing and smiled. Slowly, he stood straight and turned to her, holding his hand out to her. Ariel placed her hand in his. He pulled her closer and whispered: "Melodia," and music began playing softly around them. Ariel giggled.
"This dance, is to make up for the dance I apparently wasted on America," Sirius stated. Ariel smiled. She had told Sasha that merely three days ago. Laying her head on his shoulder, she felt at home. It was an odd feeling. She had never thought someone so livid could make her feel like she was living cloud nine on earth.
Like a train on a track
Like spokes inside a wheel
Involuntary motion
Like rolling downhill
And there's no way to stop it
It's a natural thing
Like Sunrise and dusk
Snowflakes, waterfalls
Same thing with us
And there's no way to stop it
Once you fall in love
I heard a song bird
A seed came through the earth
Strangers holding hands
A crowd cheering in the stands
I've already seen all the evidence
It's obvious love's in the air again
Saw dark clouds blow
Chased by rainbows
Saw two roses bloom
Just like me and you
Caught up in the magic
It's obvious love's in the air again
"I'm sorry that I-" Ariel began, but Sirius shushed her with his soft sounding voice. She pulled away a little to look at his face. He looked into her eyes.
"Don't worry, alright? We're even now Ariel. I hurt you and paid you back with the dance. It's all okay…" He replied. Ariel smiled and nodded.
Boy you and I
Are bound to be in love you see
That you and I
Are in love
There's no way to stop it
No way to stop it…
Slowly the song came to an end and the two pulled away. It seemed to end too soon for Ariel. Still, it was all worth it. The mere moment of ecstasy was worth all the galleons in the world. Worth all the jewels in the world. His eyes….like jewels…sparkling.
"Thank you," She whispered. Sirius kissed her cheek and looked into her vivid blue eyes. The only color in the night sky.
"You deserve whatever you wish for," He responded. Then, they talked for a few moments and decided it was late. Once the door closed to the tower, they parted…he ventured towards the Gryffindor house and she made her way towards the Slytherin common room.
As Ariel lay in her bed, she felt no trace of pain. All she felt was love…
And amazingly…Sirius felt the same.
There's no way to stop it
Once you fall in love…
~&~
A/n: Okay, there ya go. Sweet huh? It's not over though. So, no I didn't write the songs. The song in the beginning of the last chapter was "Can't Nobody" by Kelly Rowland. The song at the end was "Hello" By Evanesance. And the song in this chapter was "Train On A Track" by Kelly Rowland. It's catchy. Thanks for the reviews!!!!