Disclaimer: I don't own anything Harry Potterish.

A.N. This ispart of the birthday present to my good friend, who gave me the encouragement needed to start putting my stories on the internet. She also shares in my obsession for Gary Oldman, but hers isstronger, cos i prefer David Thewlis. Thankyou hun. This is for you. Happy seveteenth. Now you can legally drive people up the wall.

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Stumbling along blind folded, Charlotte giggled as she crashed into the hall table, earning a soft chuckle from the other occupant of the hall. Strong hands took hers as Sirius went to stand behind his girlfriend and gently guided her to their dining room. Without her eyes, her other senses became finely attuned. The heady aroma of rich beef and melting cheeses from the lasagne hit her. Mouth-watering, she gasped when Sirius tenderly removed the silken blindfold, it falling from her eyes with a soft hiss. Before her was a beautifully laid table. The gently flickering light from the three candles in the centrepiece gleamed on the silver and glowed of the white roses. A husky voice murmured in her ear 'Happy Birthday Sweetheart.'

'Oh Siri. It's so beautiful. Thank you hun.' Charlotte gushed

'It's my pleasure.' Sirius smiled, pulling a chair out for her. 'Milady.' Smiling herself, Charlotte went and sat, her grey dress given to her earlier by Sirius made a soft hushing noise as she moved. They both sat down to eat.

'Si?'

'Hmm.'

'Could we please turn the radio off? I want it to be just the two of us.' Sirius checked his watch. 'Do we really have to, I mean a bit of quiet music in the background never hurt anyone.'

'Yeah, I know, but I would like it off.'

'Does it really matter?' Sirius enquired

'Yes of course it does.' Charlotte replied hotly. 'I mean it's Rock FM. We could have the Killers on next, and that would really destroy the atmos… oh.' Sirius smiled triumphantly as the presenter read out a request. With a wave of his hand, the sound dial turned up.

'And this song is for Charlotte from her boyfriend Sirius, who would like to request her favourite song, and would like to wish her happy birthday, and that he loves her very much. Here is Insatiable by Darren Hayes.' Standing, Sirius held his hand out to Charlotte. 'May I have this dance.' He pulled her up, and they moved away from the table. With his arms around her waist, and hers around his neck, they slowly waltzed as the music began. Smiling winningly, Sirius enquired. 'Am I forgiven yet?'

'Of course. I Love you.'

'Dito.'

Locked in Sirius arms, Charlotte felt a surge of warmth and love wash over her. She had never felt happier. The war was over, Harry had triumphed. She was with the man she loved, and she was a director and founder of a magical film company, 'Clemo Incorporated'. Her best friend Kayleigh was happy with her fiancé Remus, and was happily planning the future baby's room. Life couldn't be better. Except for Lucius. He had somehow lied or cheated his way out of the trial, and subsequent sentence in Azkaban, and was rumoured to be obsessed with claiming vengeance upon the one who arrested him. Chief Auror, Sirius Black. Hearing Sirius softly sing along to the radio, she pushed these thoughts aside and focused upon the song, and the man in her arms singing along.

When moonlight crawls along the street
chasing away the summer heat
footsteps outside somewhere below
the world revolves I let it go

Hearing the words of the song, Charlotte remembered their own happy times. Memories flashed in her mind. Finding the large, penthouse, overlooking London Dock where they now lived. Arguments over the virtue of cream or beige paint in the Dining room whether to buy the Queen Elizabeth or Queen Anne cabinet, which now resided in their Lounge. And slow sweet making up. Blushing slightly she remembered during one hot, sticky summer night, they had lain on the cool linen of the bed, and made love all night.

We build our church above the streets
we practice love between these sheets
the candy sweetness scent of you
it bathes my skin
I'm stained by you

Breaking off, Sirius sniffed in the sweet vanilla scent of her soap and placed gentle, open-mouthed kisses on her bare shoulder. She smiled to hear his softly murmured 'I Love you.' As he nuzzled her neck. 'Dito.' She replied. She rested her head on his chest, lulled by the steady, strong lub dub of his heartbeat. This is bliss she thought happily. Sirius resumed singing, in his smooth, sensuous baritone.

and all I have to do is hold you
there's a racing within my heart
and I am barely touching you

turn the lights down low
take it off let me show
my love for you insatiable

turn me on never stop
wanna taste every drop
my love for you insatiable baby

A crescent moon showed in their window, casting its soft, silvery glow upon the pair, illuminating them both as they gently kissed. All the while, Darren Hayes serenaded the two lovers, as they danced slowly, all the while kissing, oblivious to all around them. Oblivious to the wards that were silently being deactivated.

The moonlight plays upon your skin
a kiss that lingers takes me in

'Lets go to bed.' Sirius murmured when they paused for breath. 'I love you Charlotte. My heart. My everything.' He crooned.

I fall asleep inside of you
there are no words there's only truth
breathe in breath out there is no sound
we move together up and down
we levitate our bodies soar
our feet don't even touch the floor

'What about our meal?'

'Stuff it. I need only you. No one knows like you.' Kneeling, he withdrew a small velvet box from his pocket and opened it. Within was a diamond and garnet encrusted ring. 'Charlotte, will you do me the great honour and make me the happiest man alive by becoming my wife.' Charlotte just gaped.

And nobody knows you like I do
cause the world babe don't understand
but I grow stronger in your hands

turn the lights down low
take it off let me show
my love for you insatiable

turn me on never stop
wanna taste every drop
my love for you insatiable baby

'Oh god! Of course I will. I love you Sirius. Yes… Yes.. I'll marry you.' With a squeal, she launched herself at him, hugging him tightly. Smiling broadly, Sirius placed the ring on her finger, and sealed the pact with a deep kiss.

We never sleep we're always holding hands
kissing for hours, talking, making plans
I feel like a better man
just being in the same room
and we never sleep there's just so much to do
so much to say
can't close my eyes when I'm with you
insatiable, the way I'm loving you baby

Breaking apart, he swung her around, the both of them laughing with the heady, giddy pleasure of being in love, and knowing that the person you treasure the most loves you back with the same depth and intensity.

Turn the lights down low
take it off let me show
my love for you insatiable

turn me on never stop
wanna taste every dr

The radio was abruptly snapped off. Charlotte screamed. Out of thin air, came several dark figures, all wearing pale masks. Sirius cursed violently, reaching for his wand. Before remembering that he has left it in the kitchen.

'Looking for this?' The leader asked in a silky voice, idly twirling it in his hands.

'Get the hell out of my house.' Sirius thundered moving to shield his fiancé'

'Oh, I think not Black. Not when you have something I want.' The man finished, leering at Charlotte's curvy figure. Catching on, Sirius looked back. And that split-second cost him dearly. A heavy vase thudded into his head, and he collapsed. Charlotte screamed, and flew to his side. A groan revealed his clinging to consciousness. Rough hands dragged her away from him. Sirius tried to stand, but fell back groggily. 'Charlie. Baby I'm coming.' He tried to help her, but his limbs refused to obey him. His head ringing with her panicked screams, he collapsed. The last sight he saw was her slumping into the arms of the leader, and his silvery blonde hair as he stooped to pick her up.