"How did they find out?" Remus asked, running his hands over his tired face.
"I... I told them," Kira said quietly, staring at the floor and nervously fiddling with her hands.
"What's going on?" James asked, coming into the room followed by Faith and Sirius.
"I was just talking to Remus, about how I told Avery and Malfoy about him being a werewolf," Kira said softly.
"What?" Faith cried. Kira looked up.
"I thought you knew already," she said, her brow crinkled in confusion.
"I do know. But you didn't tell him. Avery twisted your words."
"No, it's my fault, he got it out of me," Kira said.
"That fucking bastard guessed. It wasn't you," Faith said. Kira opened her mouth to protest but Sirius covered her lips with his own.
"Stop being stubborn," he whispered softly.
"I don't blame you, Kira," Remus said tiredly. Kira looked up, smiling with gratification.
"Ok," said Sirius, standing up. "What's for lunch?"
Sirius choked on his food.
"What?"
"We can't, Padfoot," Faith said grimly. James and Sirius sat dejectedly staring at the food.
"So no pranks on any of the Slytherins?" James asked.
"Malfoy and Avery will take it as a personal insult," Kira said. Sirius' face lit up.
"What about the teachers? How good would it be to wipe that smirk of Mucliber's face!" he said.
"No," Faith and Kira said together.
"What?" James asked. "Why not?"
"He's head of Slytherin," Kira said, glaring up at the staff table.
"This is going to be so boring," Sirius grumbled.
"Mr. Avery and Miss. Lyrin, could you stay after the lesson please?" Professor Styffer, the Transfiguration teacher asked. Kira looked round at Sirius as they were transfiguring rabbits into perfume bottles. He shrugged his shoulders, having no clue why Styffer would want to speak to her.
The bell rang and all the students dashed to the door. Kira stood up and made her way to the front as Avery put his perfume smelling rabbit back in the box.
"Kira, in case you hadn't noticed Avery here isn't the best at Transfiguration. Since you're one of the top students, and, I think, the most reliable, I thought it would be a nice idea for you to help him, say, twice a week. It will also encourage friendliness between the different houses." Kira looked across at Avery, who was smiling at her dangerously, as though he was planning something. "Well?" Styffer prompted. Kira snapped her gaze back to the professor.
"Of course. I have no problems helping those less able than myself," she said, flashing a smile at Avery.
"Very well. I'll see you next week and you can tell me how the tutoring has gone," Stuff said before turning on his heel and exiting the classroom. Avery leant back against the desk and allowed his gaze to travel over Kira. She turned and scowled at him.
"This was your idea?" she asked accusingly. He smiled.
"I won't deny that I had some part in it." She frowned and turned to the door, but he got up swiftly and blocked her way. "We haven't discussed dates yet."
"They won't be dates," Kira snapped.
"Now, now, Kira. Don't lose control of your temper," he smirked at her. "How about Wednesdays and Saturdays?"
"Fridays."
"I'm busy Fridays."
"What, got some potions club you couldn't miss?" Kira taunted.
"Duelling Practise. You could come if you wanted."
"My duelling is fine, thank you," Kira snapped. He smirked at her.
"So Saturday then?"
"Fine. Tuesday and Saturday. Eight o'clock."
"In the dungeons," Avery said, smiling again. Kira raised an eyebrow.
"Why not in here?"
"It's quieter in the dungeons, more space. Besides," he said, his voice softer as he moved forward. "We won't be disturbed." Kira frowned at him, before pushing passed and going down the stairs.
"What was all that about?" Sirius asked, placing an arm about her shoulders. She sighed, closing her eyes briefly.
"He's making me become Avery's tutor. Where are James and Faith?"
"They're down by the lake. We could – hang on, what did you say? You're tutoring Avery?" Sirius asked, incredulous.
"Yes, twice a week in the dungeons."
"Don't go, he'll try something."
"Come off it, Sirius, he knows I'm with you. Who would dare try anything with you protecting me?" Kira asked, placing a light kiss on his cheek. He grinned at her.
"So what about that lake?"
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