Authors Note: Eeep! I am such a bad person! I've had this chapter and the
next one all typed up and I completely forgot! *smacks self a few times*
Wake up Frankie! You have to update more often. I have good news though. I
figured out where I want the fic to go and have been writing furiously for
the past 4 days in a notebook. I hope you all like the direction that I'm
taking this. Now for the long delayed thank yous:
Bell- Thank you, I'm glad my Voldie was evil enough. OotP will soon be affecting my storyline. I hope you like the chapter.
EmeraldDream- Thank you for your support of OotP inclusions. And I hope that Ireland was wonderful. *wishes she was there*
Midnight-shadow- Voldie does suck doesn't he? Don't worry; I'll have him be greatly disappointed at some points. Malfoy will get his comeuppance. *grins evily*
Starfaery- Sorry that I've kept you hanging. I hope that you like this and the next chapters.
Elfin Child- Thank you for your support of OotP inclusions. I was racking my brain trying to figure out how to do it if people didn't want them. But it's all planned out for a bit and I have some interesting and sort of cheesy things to happen. I hope you like them. *You keep Oliver Wood in a hat do you? Hehe.*
Everblue3- I always love your input. I am wondering how I am going to tie it all together myself, so we're both probably in for a bit of a surprise. I always hoped I would be able to write with different voices and I'm very pleased that I succeeded in this attempt. There will probably be more Voldie to come.
Isis Stormwing- About Remus' muscles, I've always thought that Remus would be slightly stronger then the average because of being a werewolf. But that's just my thought, correct or incorrect I will not know until I get The Encyclopedia of Werewolves, which I want so very badly. *sighs* I'm also glad you didn't see it coming. It's good to surprise my readers. Peter is an only child. sadly there is a bit of Peter stuff to come.
Myr Halcyon- I'm glad you approve of Voldie, regardless of the "muggles" outburst. I wanted to throw in a little bit of humor in there for my sanity. I'm planning on making James have a few ass-like characteristics soon. In fact there will be one in what I've written in the past 4 days. *sighs* Though I'm going to have to fix the next addition of Peter because he's not as creepy as I'd hoped. but yeah. You'll see.
Anarane- Thank you, I hope that you do and I'm glad you liked Chapter 21. Sorry that it has taken so long to get this one out. I've been arguing with writers block on self doubt, but I'm back on track. The part that I did have written was horrid. I'm glad I dumped it because the new stuff, though slightly of the cheese variety is much better then what I had before.
Elf Flame- Hey, thank you for your support. I shall use your suggestion of a warning for the OotP things. I hope that my future chapters help you with your own story.
Neri- Dear Merlin! Everyday!? I'm so sorry, but your review reminded me to post this so I must thank you profusely for being my kick in the butt to wake me up from my slumber. I've been a bad author. *smacks self again* If you would like to leave an email *use spaces, avoid spam bots* I can email you whenever there is an update. I've started doing that because of my terrible memory and my periodic writers block. Thank you again for being a great reader.
Well, I hope that you all enjoy this chapter. It's chockfull of Sirius & Arabella fluff. So I hope you like it. You are all wonderful so I am posting two chapters, regardless of my want to have thank yous in each chapter! ~Frankie~
Chapter Twenty-Two: A Love Rekindled
Sirius woke with a pounding headache and a downright awful taste in his mouth that reminded him vaguely of a time at Hogwarts when James had gotten hold of some Ogden's Old Firewhiskey and drunken themselves sick after a Quidditch victory. He glanced at the clock, it was going on nine o'clock in the evening and his stomach growled in response. Sirius climbed rather ungracefully out of his bed to get something to eat and drink from the kitchen. He heard laughter in the kitchen and froze momentarily forgetting how he'd gotten back to James' before remembering Peter helping him.
He sighed and walked into the kitchen with his head down. "Sirius! You're awake! Do you want something to eat or drink?" Lily asked in a kind and rather motherly tone.
"Yes please," Sirius said not even noticing that Arabella was there and staring directly at him. He heard Lily's chair scrape on the floor before he looked up and spotted Arabella. "Bella," he whispered quietly, his voice gravelly as an awkward pain went through his chest.
"Sirius, may I speak with you?" Arabella asked quietly as she watched Sirius who was obviously uncomfortable with her presence there. Lily handed Sirius a plate of food and a bottle of butterbeer and moved toward James who was looking like he was about to say something or stand up.
"Sure," Sirius said in an attempt to recapture some of his pride as he brushed back his hair though it still hid some of his face from view. James, Lily and Remus bid them goodnight in quiet voices and almost ran for the door. Sirius set his plate on the vacated table and asked, "What do you want to talk about?" in an indifferent tone of voice.
"Don't be thick-," Arabella started and when Sirius just raised his eyebrows at her she sighed and said, "I'm sorry. You didn't let me answer you before you stormed out of my house earlier." She looked up at Sirius again who was standing there proudly still waiting for an explanation even though she could tell that his head was aching painfully and his legs were contemplating giving out on him.
"Really? And if I had stayed what would your response had been?" Sirius asked seriously looking directly into Arabella's brightly blue eyes.
"I would have asked you to leave, but wait, just listen before you storm out on me again," Arabella said as Sirius had made a motion for the door, fully prepared to leave and sleep off the rest of his headache. Sirius paused and looked back at Arabella with a placating look upon his face. Arabella took a deep breath and began again, "I heard Peter say something to Remus earlier and Remus snapped at him but Peter protested that it was something that you would have said. Remus then told him, 'Yeah, but not for at least two years,' and I realized that he was right." Arabella trailed off and with a pained look said, "You were right. You have changed, you have grown up and it was wrong of me not to have seen it." She paused looking close to tears, "It was wrong of me to judge you and try to change you when I should have just accepted you because I love you." At her last word she slapped a hand over her mouth as if she hadn't been meaning to say it.
Arabella was unable to hold back neither the tears nor the words any longer that were forcing themselves out, "I love you Sirius Black and I want to do all those things you said today. Get married, have children and make a family," she paused again and said, "But I think it would be best if we were to start from scratch." Arabella looked over at Sirius who seemed to have not taken in a word and muttered, "If you don't hate me that is."
Sirius stood there shocked, his eyes wide, all the blood draining from his head and into his toes; it felt as if he could not take a breath. Then slowly the feeling in his body returned, he could breathe and the ache in his chest had dissipated. Sirius walked purposely across the kitchen without a word and pulled Arabella up, kissing her passionately, holding her tightly, conveying without clumsy words what he was feeling. When he finally pulled away he said, "I love you Bella, and I would do anything for you," and he held her closer for a moment taking in her scent, her feel; everything he had missed about her before pulling completely away and giving her about two feet of personal space. He smiled in a handsome, heartwarming smile and stuck his hand out before saying, "Hello. My name is Sirius Black; it's absolutely wonderful to meet you."
Arabella laughed pleasantly as she wiped away the tears from her face and said, "Arabella Figg, and the pleasure is all mine," she smiled at him happily wondering how far he would carry out the amusing charade.
Sirius then looked down at his toes as if examining them for dirt and said, "I know we've just met and that this is rather childish," he paused and looked up at her, completely unable to keep the amusement out of his eyes, "but would you be my girlfriend?"
Arabella grinned from ear to ear quietly wondering what it would be like to tell this tale to her daughter before she said, "Gladly. Now how about we go ask James if he has any hangover relief potion stashed somewhere in this house of his." She kissed his cheek and they walked out of the kitchen hand in hand to find James.
James, Remus and Lily were in the Library. James and Remus were playing wizarding chess at a coffee table near the fire and Lily was reading Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling curled up with her legs tucked underneath her in a red leather chair. She glanced up every so often to watch James and Remus. Remus was winning. That was the scene that Sirius and Arabella walked in to see.
"Hey guys," Sirius said smiling at them brightly, still holding Arabella's hand and looking extremely happy.
Remus looked up from watching James plot his next move and said, "Finally," with the barest glance before returning to look at the board.
Lily looked up, smiled briefly and said, "Go eat Sirius before it gets cold," and then she went back to her reading thought she looked thoroughly pleased with something she sighed and brushed her hair out of her face.
James looked up finally, though not to Sirius at first but Lily at her sigh, and then quickly changed the direction he was looking to Sirius. "There's headache potion in your bathroom cabinet, take it and go eat," he muttered looking slightly pink in the face before he made his next move.
Arabella and Sirius exchanged glances and then turned and headed out of the Library to the bathroom in Sirius' room to get the potion and then back down to the kitchen so Sirius could eat. "Do you get the feeling they expected us to get back together?" Sirius asked quietly sitting down at the kitchen table where he'd left his dinner of steak and kidney pie, a large helping of mashed potatoes and some corn. "Yes I do. Even Lily seemed bored with us," Arabella said and shook her head vaguely with a small smile. She and Sirius talked as he ate and it was pleasant and wonderful therapy for them both who had been feeling slightly lost in the almost two years that they had just been friends. They in essence got to know each other again and found to their delight that they still cared for one another as they always had.
Author's Note: Alright guys. Sorry that it was again short. There will be some longer chapters soon. Please Read and Review! ~Frankie~
Bell- Thank you, I'm glad my Voldie was evil enough. OotP will soon be affecting my storyline. I hope you like the chapter.
EmeraldDream- Thank you for your support of OotP inclusions. And I hope that Ireland was wonderful. *wishes she was there*
Midnight-shadow- Voldie does suck doesn't he? Don't worry; I'll have him be greatly disappointed at some points. Malfoy will get his comeuppance. *grins evily*
Starfaery- Sorry that I've kept you hanging. I hope that you like this and the next chapters.
Elfin Child- Thank you for your support of OotP inclusions. I was racking my brain trying to figure out how to do it if people didn't want them. But it's all planned out for a bit and I have some interesting and sort of cheesy things to happen. I hope you like them. *You keep Oliver Wood in a hat do you? Hehe.*
Everblue3- I always love your input. I am wondering how I am going to tie it all together myself, so we're both probably in for a bit of a surprise. I always hoped I would be able to write with different voices and I'm very pleased that I succeeded in this attempt. There will probably be more Voldie to come.
Isis Stormwing- About Remus' muscles, I've always thought that Remus would be slightly stronger then the average because of being a werewolf. But that's just my thought, correct or incorrect I will not know until I get The Encyclopedia of Werewolves, which I want so very badly. *sighs* I'm also glad you didn't see it coming. It's good to surprise my readers. Peter is an only child. sadly there is a bit of Peter stuff to come.
Myr Halcyon- I'm glad you approve of Voldie, regardless of the "muggles" outburst. I wanted to throw in a little bit of humor in there for my sanity. I'm planning on making James have a few ass-like characteristics soon. In fact there will be one in what I've written in the past 4 days. *sighs* Though I'm going to have to fix the next addition of Peter because he's not as creepy as I'd hoped. but yeah. You'll see.
Anarane- Thank you, I hope that you do and I'm glad you liked Chapter 21. Sorry that it has taken so long to get this one out. I've been arguing with writers block on self doubt, but I'm back on track. The part that I did have written was horrid. I'm glad I dumped it because the new stuff, though slightly of the cheese variety is much better then what I had before.
Elf Flame- Hey, thank you for your support. I shall use your suggestion of a warning for the OotP things. I hope that my future chapters help you with your own story.
Neri- Dear Merlin! Everyday!? I'm so sorry, but your review reminded me to post this so I must thank you profusely for being my kick in the butt to wake me up from my slumber. I've been a bad author. *smacks self again* If you would like to leave an email *use spaces, avoid spam bots* I can email you whenever there is an update. I've started doing that because of my terrible memory and my periodic writers block. Thank you again for being a great reader.
Well, I hope that you all enjoy this chapter. It's chockfull of Sirius & Arabella fluff. So I hope you like it. You are all wonderful so I am posting two chapters, regardless of my want to have thank yous in each chapter! ~Frankie~
Chapter Twenty-Two: A Love Rekindled
Sirius woke with a pounding headache and a downright awful taste in his mouth that reminded him vaguely of a time at Hogwarts when James had gotten hold of some Ogden's Old Firewhiskey and drunken themselves sick after a Quidditch victory. He glanced at the clock, it was going on nine o'clock in the evening and his stomach growled in response. Sirius climbed rather ungracefully out of his bed to get something to eat and drink from the kitchen. He heard laughter in the kitchen and froze momentarily forgetting how he'd gotten back to James' before remembering Peter helping him.
He sighed and walked into the kitchen with his head down. "Sirius! You're awake! Do you want something to eat or drink?" Lily asked in a kind and rather motherly tone.
"Yes please," Sirius said not even noticing that Arabella was there and staring directly at him. He heard Lily's chair scrape on the floor before he looked up and spotted Arabella. "Bella," he whispered quietly, his voice gravelly as an awkward pain went through his chest.
"Sirius, may I speak with you?" Arabella asked quietly as she watched Sirius who was obviously uncomfortable with her presence there. Lily handed Sirius a plate of food and a bottle of butterbeer and moved toward James who was looking like he was about to say something or stand up.
"Sure," Sirius said in an attempt to recapture some of his pride as he brushed back his hair though it still hid some of his face from view. James, Lily and Remus bid them goodnight in quiet voices and almost ran for the door. Sirius set his plate on the vacated table and asked, "What do you want to talk about?" in an indifferent tone of voice.
"Don't be thick-," Arabella started and when Sirius just raised his eyebrows at her she sighed and said, "I'm sorry. You didn't let me answer you before you stormed out of my house earlier." She looked up at Sirius again who was standing there proudly still waiting for an explanation even though she could tell that his head was aching painfully and his legs were contemplating giving out on him.
"Really? And if I had stayed what would your response had been?" Sirius asked seriously looking directly into Arabella's brightly blue eyes.
"I would have asked you to leave, but wait, just listen before you storm out on me again," Arabella said as Sirius had made a motion for the door, fully prepared to leave and sleep off the rest of his headache. Sirius paused and looked back at Arabella with a placating look upon his face. Arabella took a deep breath and began again, "I heard Peter say something to Remus earlier and Remus snapped at him but Peter protested that it was something that you would have said. Remus then told him, 'Yeah, but not for at least two years,' and I realized that he was right." Arabella trailed off and with a pained look said, "You were right. You have changed, you have grown up and it was wrong of me not to have seen it." She paused looking close to tears, "It was wrong of me to judge you and try to change you when I should have just accepted you because I love you." At her last word she slapped a hand over her mouth as if she hadn't been meaning to say it.
Arabella was unable to hold back neither the tears nor the words any longer that were forcing themselves out, "I love you Sirius Black and I want to do all those things you said today. Get married, have children and make a family," she paused again and said, "But I think it would be best if we were to start from scratch." Arabella looked over at Sirius who seemed to have not taken in a word and muttered, "If you don't hate me that is."
Sirius stood there shocked, his eyes wide, all the blood draining from his head and into his toes; it felt as if he could not take a breath. Then slowly the feeling in his body returned, he could breathe and the ache in his chest had dissipated. Sirius walked purposely across the kitchen without a word and pulled Arabella up, kissing her passionately, holding her tightly, conveying without clumsy words what he was feeling. When he finally pulled away he said, "I love you Bella, and I would do anything for you," and he held her closer for a moment taking in her scent, her feel; everything he had missed about her before pulling completely away and giving her about two feet of personal space. He smiled in a handsome, heartwarming smile and stuck his hand out before saying, "Hello. My name is Sirius Black; it's absolutely wonderful to meet you."
Arabella laughed pleasantly as she wiped away the tears from her face and said, "Arabella Figg, and the pleasure is all mine," she smiled at him happily wondering how far he would carry out the amusing charade.
Sirius then looked down at his toes as if examining them for dirt and said, "I know we've just met and that this is rather childish," he paused and looked up at her, completely unable to keep the amusement out of his eyes, "but would you be my girlfriend?"
Arabella grinned from ear to ear quietly wondering what it would be like to tell this tale to her daughter before she said, "Gladly. Now how about we go ask James if he has any hangover relief potion stashed somewhere in this house of his." She kissed his cheek and they walked out of the kitchen hand in hand to find James.
James, Remus and Lily were in the Library. James and Remus were playing wizarding chess at a coffee table near the fire and Lily was reading Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling curled up with her legs tucked underneath her in a red leather chair. She glanced up every so often to watch James and Remus. Remus was winning. That was the scene that Sirius and Arabella walked in to see.
"Hey guys," Sirius said smiling at them brightly, still holding Arabella's hand and looking extremely happy.
Remus looked up from watching James plot his next move and said, "Finally," with the barest glance before returning to look at the board.
Lily looked up, smiled briefly and said, "Go eat Sirius before it gets cold," and then she went back to her reading thought she looked thoroughly pleased with something she sighed and brushed her hair out of her face.
James looked up finally, though not to Sirius at first but Lily at her sigh, and then quickly changed the direction he was looking to Sirius. "There's headache potion in your bathroom cabinet, take it and go eat," he muttered looking slightly pink in the face before he made his next move.
Arabella and Sirius exchanged glances and then turned and headed out of the Library to the bathroom in Sirius' room to get the potion and then back down to the kitchen so Sirius could eat. "Do you get the feeling they expected us to get back together?" Sirius asked quietly sitting down at the kitchen table where he'd left his dinner of steak and kidney pie, a large helping of mashed potatoes and some corn. "Yes I do. Even Lily seemed bored with us," Arabella said and shook her head vaguely with a small smile. She and Sirius talked as he ate and it was pleasant and wonderful therapy for them both who had been feeling slightly lost in the almost two years that they had just been friends. They in essence got to know each other again and found to their delight that they still cared for one another as they always had.
Author's Note: Alright guys. Sorry that it was again short. There will be some longer chapters soon. Please Read and Review! ~Frankie~