The early morning sun shone through the windows of the castle, painting yellow sunlight across the cold stone floor. Even though the group was two corridors away, their carefree chatter filled the hallway sending the shroud of gloom that filled the school away.
" Who are you taking into Hogsmead tomorrow?" Margot asked James as the group emerged into the sunlit corridor.
" Why who else? Head Girl, Lily Evans." He said in a mocked dreamy tone. Beside him Remus rolled his eyes.
" Speaking of," Margot said thoughtfully " You haven't asked me yet Sirius."
" That's just the thing mon amore , my deepest desire is to spend the day in your company but, unfortunately I've got a potions essay that I must finish." he said sadly while wrapping his hands around her waist.
" Oh." She replied crossing her arms " Then who do you expect me to go with? Delia?"
Margot turned to her best friend Delia Conrad who stood obliviously wrapping a lock of curly blonde hair around her finger. " Delia!?"
" Oh erm..sorry. I can't McGonagall's keeping me for some extra tutoring."
" Well then." Margot replied scrunching her face up in thought.
" I'm not going with anyone!" a short chubby boy with mousy hair and watery eyes piped up. She detected desperate hopefulness in his voice that disgusted her.
"Oh please!" she said loudly " I'd rather go alone than with you Peter."
The group laughed as he sunk sadly to the back of the queue.
" I guess I'm spending the day alone then." Margot sighed with a defeated tone, as they reached the entrance hall.
Heads turned as the group worked their way to the Gryffyndor table. Numerous cat calls were directed towards Margot as she took a seat. She only smirked at Sirius as to remind him how lucky he was. She loved being so powerful. Having each and every boy's heart on a string that she could easily cut if she pleased. A loud clatter disturbed the room. All eyes shifted to a group of owls swooping gracefully to the recipients of their burden.
An elegant tawny owl landed before Margot. She smiled when she saw a long roll of parchment with the Boggs' family crest on it tied the owl's leg. Skillfully she removed the letter allowing the owl the return to flight. She opened the letter and read:

My dearest Margot,
I can only hope that school has been pleasant for you so far, and I hate to put a damper on what I assume is a glorious day, but as you know I am an auror. Also, I trust by now you are well aware that a so-called Dark Lord is rising to power in the wizarding world.
Starting this Saturday I will be collaborating with a secret organization, that in time I will disclose the name of, for fear this letter is intercepted. For the following month you will be unable to contact me in any way. I thought it best to inform you of this, as to prevent panic. Your mother sends her love as well as I do.

Always,
Father

A frown covered her face, but was immediately masked by a smile.
" Well?" Sirius asked Nosily.
" Oh, he just wanted to brighten up my day with a little note." she lied.
" Well that's good." He replied returning to his bacon and eggs.

The next day's weather challenged that of the previous. The sun shone over the emerald grass as Margot journeyed alone to Hogsmead. The Lushness of it all forced an involuntary sigh to escape her.
" Margot!"
she swirled around to see Remus running toward her
" Yeah?" She asked raising an eyebrow with interest.
"Oh, I just wondered if I could walk into the town with you since we're both alone?"
"Sure." she replied brightly as they continued to walk together past the castle gates and onto the worn cobblestone road that led to Hogsmead. As they neared the town they passed an old wooden sign with Hogsmead carved intricately into it that swayed in the wind.
" We've both been abandoned by our friends." Margot said breaking the silence.
" And on such a pretty day!" Remus joked. She giggled quietly.
I had been common knowledge that Remus was quite smitten with her since their 3rd year when James accidentally-on purpose let it slip at dinner.
Walking alone with him made Margot feel slightly uncomfortable.
Remus on the other hand felt quite splendid with himself. In general he wasn't very good with the ladies, but with Margot he felt very comfortable like he could be himself without being judged. Beside him she walked, her dark auburn curls swaying across her face.
She looked his way and smiled when she noticed him watching her. Her brown eyes glittered mischievously, causing his breath to catch in his throat. What would Sirius say if he saw her now?
Her train of thought was interrupted when Remus took her arm lightly and steered her in The Three Broomsticks. Quietly they walked back to the far corner. Along the way numerous students greeted Margot warmly, only to be coldly ignored.
They took their seats and ordered two butterbeers. Though she knew Sirius was in the castle busy with his homework Margot kept glancing toward the door as if she was waiting for him to come through any moment.
" Hello?"
She snapped back. Remus eyed her expectantly.
" I'm sorry, what?" she asked apologetically
" I asked, why are you so hung up on Sirius? We both know that by next week he'll have moved on. Why even bother?"
" I haven't the slightest clue." She replied slightly embarrassed that someone had said the unspoken truth that haunted her. On the exterior she acted tough, but the truth was she cared very much for Sirius.
" Would I be a complete loser if I said I was extremely fond of him? You know what I mean?" She inquired while picking up her frothy flagon and taking a sip.
" I know exactly what you mean," He sighed before taking a large gulp from his drink. She watched him curiously, as coy smile playing across her lips that she quickly put a stop to, a feeling of unloyalty overcame her.
" I've got to go" She said quickly setting two galleons on the tabletop.
"Why?" he asked helplessly his pleading eyes searching her for an answer.
" I've..erm..got a paper to do." She lied quickly before leaving.
Flustered Margot walked back to the castle alone. The halls were barren, much to her relief when she finally arrived. Facing people seemed impossible, mostly facing Sirius did. Though she didn't do anything unfaithful, Margot felt horrible for even considering it.
" You look beautiful today amore."
Had she just heard someone speak? No it couldn't have been...
" Still can't believe you lied to Margot." came the voice of a sweet girl, she recognized the voice of. Placing it was proving more difficult than she expected though. Curiously she followed the sounds of muffled giggles till she found herself standing before an old storage room. Should she go in? It would be completely rude. Still curiosity overcame the 17 year old and she ventured in.
Margot's breath caught in her throat when she witnessed a tall handsome boy with shoulder length black hair leaning on top of a small petite girl with curly blonde hair.
" Sirius?" she squeaked her voice cracking. The two jumped when they saw her standing there, frozen in a stare of awe. No one spoke for a few moments. An uncomfortable silence lingering in the air.
" Margot. Why aren't you in ......." Delia began defensively but was cut off by Sirius before she could finish.
" Margot it's not all as bad as it seems, really. It was the first...I never meant for it to..." Sirius tried but gave up when he saw the venomous glare she was directing towards him.
" You never meant for it to happen? Oh please Sirius. It was all your doing in the first place." Delia snapped then in a sing song voice said " Oh Delia, as if Margot will ever find out. Bout time something happened to little miss perfect..."
A small noise escaped Margot but still she stood just staring.
When she finally spoke it surprised them all even herself when she said. " You know it's ironic, I come back here today because I felt bad for even THINKING about cheating on you. Look what I find though much to my dismay. I may be little miss perfect amore but I'm not that naive. I'm glad you finished your work you two!"
With that she turned on her heel angrily and stalked out into the now darkening corridor. Torches began lighting as she sped down each one. Unaware of where her feet would lead her. Every now and then she would come across a student. But they would only watch her questioningly before she stomped away. Only once she saw Remus, who stared longingly in her direction. This only fueled her despair. When she found herself in the dungeons at least a half an hour later, Margot was surprised to collide with another person. The icy stones stung like needles when she hit them. For a few moments she closed her eyes trying to forget everything, but she knew she couldn't lie there forever and got up.
A few feet away stood a tall boy. She looked him over and saw that beneath a curtain of long black hair hid two cold eyes that bore into her as she watched him. A smile teased the corners of her mouth when she saw his skin was as creamy as alabaster. Emotion did not dare disturb his cold disposition.
" Let me guess," he said with a tone than gave her a chill down her spine. " Your too perfect to watch where your going?"
She found herself overcome with emotion to the point where words failed her. With a final sneer he turned on his heel and left. Robes billowing behind him. Tears now resuming their trail down her face, Margot ran into and empty classroom and sat down on the floor crying silently.
Her grief soon turned into contempt for both Sirius and Delia. Oh how she hated them both. How could the two people she cared about the most betray he like this...why?