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Congrats to those who reviewed and got the surprise right. But there is more to come. Iris is a gal full of surprises. ;)
Chapter 36 – Double Treat – Part 2
When Remus returned to the kitchen after his breakfast and getting dressed he expected to find the sequel to the snogging session he had witnessed earlier. But the kitchen was empty. He shrugged and made his way to the pantry to see what was available for lunch. While there he heard someone enter the kitchen but figured it was only Mimi. He found what he was looking for and exited the pantry. It wasn't long before he saw who was in fact in the kitchen. Smiling at him, her dark brown hair longer and her light brown eyes accompanying her mouth, was none other than Sarah. Remus couldn't do anything except look at her.
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Meanwhile in the drawing room Iris and Sirius were half making out, half listening to any sounds coming from the kitchen.
" They are not going to kill each other, right?" Iris asked while concentrating on the sounds below.
" Of course not. They are fine. Remember they really liked each other. He is going to forgive her for leaving. She had very valid reasons to do so." Sirius explained while trying to make Iris focus on him.
" I know but if she gets stuck with words and only says crap? I have a serious bad feeling about this." Iris said.
" Let it go. As I remember your sister is very good with words. They are going to be fine. Now focus on me please."
Iris frowned for a moment and Sirius heard a strong sound.
" Oh my. What was that?" Iris asked concerned.
" I don't know. It sounds like chairs being knocked down."
" You think? Are they fighting?" Iris asked even more concerned.
Sirius focused to listen but once he noticed Iris was heading for the door.
" Iris get back here." She didn't obey and he no choice but to follow her.
You can say that Remus wasn't the only one getting a surprise that day. Once Iris and Sirius reached the kitchen door they realized why they had heard chairs being knocked out. It was because there were chairs on the floor. And Remus and Sarah were somewhat busy. Instead of a sequel to the make out session of Iris and Sirius there was a remake with Remus and Sarah. The first couple could do nothing more than smile.
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The two couples were sitting at the lunch table talking and laughing. Sarah told everyone her life in America with William and how she had reacted to the letter Iris had sent her.
" I mean the moment I read the word 'pregnant' I start screaming at the top of my lungs. Ok later when came the part of 'I don't know who the father is' I stopped screaming and calmed down a bit. Obviously I wasn't very happy with the 'I slept with Remus' part." She explained to the group.
" You were jealous?" asked Remus in her ear.
" No. I was positively mad. I was like 'don't you have Sirius already? Why go for my man?'"
" Your man? I'm glad to know I was still your man." Remus said and they kissed again.
When they broke the kiss Iris clapped claming attention.
" I have a few things to say. Ok, here goes. First, Remus and Sarah, you guys have the house all for yourselves for the weekend. Second, Sirius, you and I are going to spend our weekend out. I think that's it." she said.
Everyone looked at her in awe. She turned to Sirius.
" You didn't think I would make up to you by letting you loot Honeydukes, did you?" she asked.
" I was happy with it." he said simply.
" No, Sirius, dear. You have something else waiting for you."
" Will I like it?" he asked grinning.
" Very much so. I think. Enough chat. We have to go." She said and got up. "You two behave yourselves. Don't do anything me and Sirius wouldn't do." She told the couple in front of her.
They both laughed. Iris finally grabbed Sirius and dragged him upstairs.
" Now pack. I want to see clothes in a bag." She demanded.
" What for? Will I need clothes?" he asked, his silly grin still on his face.
" Just take fresh underwear if you want to. I don't care. But trust me we will leave the house we're going to. Make sure you take some muggle clothes." She said while neatly folding a dress with a flick of her hand and placing it in a bag.
" Where are we going again?" he asked while taking a pair of jeans and a white shirt from a drawer.
" Wouldn't you like to know?" she asked after closing her bag.
" I guess I'm ready. How are we going wherever it is we are going?" he said while putting his bag on his back.
" Floo powder. I actually used muggle transportation but it takes to long. So I used my all mighty magic and now we can reach it by means of the Floo Network. And no one will know." she explained smiling.
" This is one of the reasons I love you. You are so smart." He said and approached her to give her a kiss.
" Thank you. Now let's go." She said after they broke the kiss.
She took his hand and took him to the living room. There she took the powder and looked at Sirius.
" The place we are going is called "Oporto". Just say that and you'll reach the place we are supposed to go. Don't worry I tried it and it works." She explained.
He nodded and saw her entering the fireplace. With a word she disappeared. He imitated her and soon he found himself in a different place.
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The house was exactly as she remembered it. She had been there before. It was on the outskirts of a Portuguese city and it used to belong to a witch. The old lady had died a few days before Iris returned from her trip there some years ago and had allowed her to use the house if she ever returned there. Obviously Iris took the opportunity. She was going to give Sirius a great weekend.
The house was rather small but cosy. It had one bed and a sofa (where she had slept at the time she had been there) and a kitchen. The bathroom was outside. Sirius was looking around him like he didn't believe this.
" Where are we?" he asked after letting his bag fall on the sofa.
" Portugal. I came here before I went to live with you. Don't frown. This is just our accommodation. I have loads to show you. One thing in particular." She explained when she noticed his slightly stressed look.
" All right. I trust you. Now what shall we do? He asked slightly seductively.
" I don't know. Any suggestions?" she asked smiling.
He took one finger to his lips and smiled as well. That was going to be an interesting weekend.
He had no idea what was to come.
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The Saturday was spent in bed. Most of the time sleeping. It was during the sleeping time that Iris had the strangest dream she had ever had.
She was back at Grimmauld Place #12 going after something. Or someone. All she could see was a black tail and small, bare feet walking in front of her. She followed them until they reached the living room. There she finally saw what she had been following quite clearly. Sitting on the floor was a small girl with long black hair and brown and green eyes. The girl was happily playing with a big black dog that was currently on his back while the girl scratched his belly. Iris smiled with confidence. There was no doubt about the meaning of that dream. And she knew of someone who would be extremely happy about this.
She woke up and looked at the man sleeping soundly at her side. He was so peaceful she didn't want to disturb his sleep. And she had the perfect opportunity to tell him all lined up. Sunday was going to be eventful.
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Breakfast consisted of bread and butter with milk. It was different yet satisfying. Iris had the day all planned out and they couldn't waist any time. It was a while before they reached the city.
They were wearing muggle clothes and they blended with the crowds on the street. Iris had told Sirius that there were hardly any wizards in Portugal and that the local language was rather strange. But what was really strange was their transportations. First they drove on the wrong side of the road. (A/N: To the English driving on the right side is wrong. But it's how it goes in Portugal. And most, if not all, of Europe.) And second their buses were incredibly small.
" Are you sure this is a bus?" Sirius asked when they settled in their seats. Sure it was comfortable but still… It only had one deck for Merlin's sake.
" Yes, I'm sure. Don't act so surprised. People will start staring." Iris hissed.
Sirius took hold of her hand and they enjoyed the ride. It wasn't really enjoyable because of its length but it was ok. At a certain point of the journey Sirius locked his gaze on a particular point in front of him. Iris smiled. She knew what he was looking at.
Once the ride finished they both left the weird bus. Iris was having trouble keeping up with Sirius because he was practically running. He sat down by a small wall and took of his shoes. Iris did the same but more calmly. Then he got up and walked all the way down to what was ahead of him. Iris followed. She saw him allow his feet to get covered with water and then joined him. They were at the beach and Sirius looked like a little kid.
He turned back to Iris and grinned. Then he wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her. Eventually they fell half on the sand, half on the water.
" Thank you. This is the best thing anyone ever did for me. I love you." He said before resuming the kiss.
They stayed like that for a while before Iris decided to speak.
" Sirius I have something to tell you."
" What is it?" he asked laying down beside her.
" I had a dream last night. It had a meaning. And I understood it quite clearly."
" What was it? Is it bad or good?" he asked concerned.
" I think it's great. Sirius, the child I'm expecting is yours. And it's a girl." She said calmly.
Sirius was lost for words and actions. He just stared at his girlfriend with his mouth slightly open. Suddenly he got to his knees and allowed a small scream of joy to leave his mouth. Then he turned back to Iris and started kissing her.
" Oh, my God. I'm going to be a father? The baby is mine?" he asked after the kiss.
" Yes, Sirius." She said simply.
He was ecstatic. He was happy beyond reasoning. And Iris was happy with him. They were on the beach and they were going to have a child together. There was just one thing missing. And that was coming when they returned to England.
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It was quiet when Iris and Sirius entered Grimmauld Place #12 later that day. The weekend was coming to an end and tomorrow Iris had classes to give. Eventually the couple searched the whole house to try and find their friends but they accomplished nothing. Remus and Sarah were nowhere in that house. They found Mimi in the kitchen and asked her where they were. Unfortunately no one had thought of telling the poor house elf where they were going.
It was around ten thirty when Remus and Sarah arrived. They were both smiling
" Where have you been?" Iris asked her sister.
" We went out for a walk. We've been inside all weekend so we went outside to have some ice cream." Sarah explained.
" I'm glad. So you two had fun?" Iris asked.
" Yes. Very much. And you?" Remus was the one to talk.
" Best weekend ever. Wasn't it sweety?" Sirius said.
" Yes it was. I have some good or bad news, depending on the point of view. I already know who the father is." Iris said.
" It's Sirius, right?" asked Sarah in a preoccupied tone.
" Yes it is."
" Congratulations Padfoot. You a dad. Who could imagine?" Remus teased.
" No one. But apparently it's the reality." Sirius played along.
" I have something else to say and I'm just waiting for someone to arrive." Iris announced.
Soon after she said that the fireplace cracked and Harry appeared, followed by Ron and Hermione.
" We are here. What did you want to tell us, Iris?" Harry asked.
" Now that you are all here and I can do this." Iris started. Then she turned to Sirius and after swallowing hard she got down on one knee. Sirius frowned, Sarah opened her mouth with shock, and Remus widened his eyes, Harry, Ron and Hermione just stared.
" Sirius Black, will you marry me?" Iris asked.
He couldn't talk so he did the next best thing. He smiled, nodded and kissed her. Everyone stared for a while but soon they all smiled and actually applauded.
TBC
Chappie all done. Apparently my surprise to Remus was obvious but I bet you didn't see the rest coming. Ah!!!!! Sorry If I took too long. Damn muse, comes and goes when she pleases. Next chapter wedding, breaking news and meet Sirius's new love. And Remus's bundle of joy… ;-)
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