Chapter Five

Ariel sat on her bed. The sun was out, people were thrilled. It was finally the last day of school. The graduation for herself and many others. She should've been happy. She should've smiled…but she didn't.

Laying back on the bed of her's, she thought of all the times she had had something she wanted so much to happen, happen…and then let it go so quickly she wasn't even aware of it until it was too late.

That's what happened with herself and Sirius.

Everything was perfect after that night in the tower. They were always next to each other…always laughing. Always smiling. But she made a mistake when she told him she loved him. Sirius had told her he wasn't ready to say it yet. It meant too much. It was just too powerful.

Ariel didn't understand then. She thought Sirius felt nothing for her…but he did. He felt everything for her. And she let him go. She didn't wait for him, take time for him to realize that he did love her.

It was too late, though. There was no turning back now.

"Hey, Ariel. C'mon! We've waited seven years for this…and finally…we're leaving!" Lily squealed. Sasha let out a loud laugh as Ariel just smirked and followed her friends out of the dorm.

The entire school gathered around for the graduation of their friends. Parents were there to watch the graduation of their children. Ariel's mother was there, like always. Supporting her daughter no matter what…even if she, herself, wasn't a magical folk at all.

Ariel's fingers occupied her giddiness as she fiddled with a ring on her finger. Dumbledore's voice was loud and clear as he read out the names and the honors for her friends and her classmates.

"Lucius Drake Malfoy, honorary Potions and Defense Against The Dark Arts," She heard him speak. Her heart was now beating quickly as he began to read out the names of those friends that were closer to her.

"James William Potter, honorary Defense Against The Dark Arts and of course, Transfiguration…" Dumbledore stated again, shaking James's hand as he walked to the platform. Lily waved at Ariel, who just smiled.

"Lily Rose Evans," Dumbledore began. "Honorary Herbology, Transfiguration, Potions, and Defense Against The Dark Arts."

Lily walked up to the stage as graceful as a swan. Her hair flowing perfectly, her smile radiant. Ariel scowled at her best friend. Then she realized…she shouldn't.

Ariel had everything, but she threw it away. It was her choice…not Lily's nor Sasha's. A sigh escaped her lips as she listened once more as Sasha received her award and many people clapped.

"Ariel Ariona Tomaine, Honorary Potions, Herbology, and Transfiguration," Dumbledore called. Slowly, and nervously, Ariel walked to the platform and shook his hand. He gave her a warm smile, making her feel better.

Ariel turned to the crowd, beaming, and waved to her mother who was clapping violently along with many others. Ariel giggled and walked towards Lily.

"Wow, for a girl with nothing, a lot of people like you," Lily joked, picking on her friend's complaints about being nothing. Having no one. Having nothing. Lupin laughed and wrapped his arm around Ariel.

"Yeah, I know…people care about you. Yes, they do. What about me?" He joked as Sasha rolled her eyes. Lupin smirked as Sirius received his award.

At that moment, Ariel felt like running away. She didn't want to look at Sirius at all. She didn't even want to feel his presence. Was he still angry at her? No, he couldn't be. Yes, he had a reason. A very good reason.

Ariel whirled around, facing Sirius. "Er, Hi…" She let out.

Beaming, Sirius hugged her tightly. "Hey, Ariel." They pulled away as he glanced down at her graduation form. "Wow, you did get a lot of honors, huh?" He asked. Ariel nodded.

"That's what I get when I'm bored…" She hinted, glancing up at the handsome man. Sirius glanced at her also, and smirked.

With not another word, the guys ventured off to the outdoors, leaving the girls to chat…leaving Ariel confused and wanting Sirius.

"So…Ariel, you are alive, right?" Sasha asked. Ariel nodded.

"Yeah…I am." Lily laid her head down on Ariel's shoulder as they began walking towards Ariel's mother, Ariona.

"She's just daydreaming of Sirius…" Lily spoke, her voice fading away as Sasha smiled over at Ariel. Ariel shrugged.

"So what?" Sasha rolled her eyes once more.

"You like him, don't you? You still love Sirius Black. That's sweet, Ariel. You still love the first guy you ever loved! Aw!" Sasha picked. Ariel raised an eyebrow at her friend and smirked.

She said, "A kiss would be nice. Just a kiss. That's all I want…"

Sirius gazed at the castle. The last time he would see it. The last time he would see Ariel…if he even saw her once more. He still loved her. He loved her, and he was ready and willing to admit it now.

Then, he spotted her. A lovely girl with dark hair and a deep green robe on to represent her house like the rest of the seventh years. "Ariel!" He yelled to her, making her turn to face him, confused at why he was calling for her.

Sirius ran up to her. Smiling down at her for moments made them both secretly go crazy wanting the other to do something.

Finally, Sirius leaned forward and kissed her with all the passion he held inside since the moment he laid eyes on her. Slowly, he felt her wrap her arms around his neck. She was kissing him back. People had stopped to watch…but it didn't phase the two one bit.

As he pulled away, she blushed. "My wish came true…" She mumbled. Sirius smiled and lifted her chin, looking into her piercing eyes.

"I love you, Ariel…"

Ariel couldn't move. She couldn't speak…

But her mind was made up….

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A/n: Wow, well, I hope you like that one. :P This is not the end, and I'm so sorry for not updating so soon. Still…here's the big question: DOES ARIEL LOVE SIRIUS? You'll find out in the next chapter and later on, you'll find out why Sirius wasn't with Ariel in the HP books…and then I'm starting my version of 7th year: Harry Potter and The Spirits Within which should be pretty interesting since Draco falls in love…Hermione and Harry do too…Ron crushes on Draco's girl…Sirius and Ariel are involved with the final battle against Voldemort….u'll like it…promise. Until then, and until I update please read my fic:

PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN: THE SEA OF DOOM

(I'm a Johnny Depp freakin fanatic…the movie rocks…I PROMISE!!!!!!! Ok, shutting up…bye bye)

~MaGiCsTaR~