Chapter 7: It Might Work Out
"Your good," Sirius whispered in her ear during the sorting.
She turned to look at him. He was smiling at her.
"Everything that you just said is true, well the part concerning James anyway."
"Yeah, well it was easy to guess the way they are acting."
His smile grew even bigger. "You're also good at manipulation. You even got Lily to love her temper."
"Yeah…well…" Hermione couldn't think of anything to say to defend herself.
"It's not a bad thing. Think of it as a defense mechanism. It's a handy trick actually," he said with a doggy grin.
Hermione chuckled, "A defense mechanism? I'll have to tell my mum that the next time she yells at me for manipulating my dad."
"Do you think she'll buy it?"
"Not a chance," she laughed softly.
She turned back to watch the sorting. She felt Sirius' breath against her neck.
"I bet your parents believe everything that comes out of that pretty little mouth of yours."
Hermione shook her head. He certainly knew how to charm a girl! "It's easier to get out of trouble with my dad than with my mum."
"Oh naturally," Sirius agreed, "he is of the male species. Anyone of the male species would let you off the hook."
Hermione laughed and turned towards him. "You are quite the charmer Mr. Black."
"No, I only tell what I see."
"Well than, you need to look closer or something," Hermione said seriously. He couldn't possibly be calling her beautiful. Compared to all the other girls in the room, she looked…well…plain.
Sirius looked at her confused. "You really don't know you're beautiful, do you?"
Hermione looked at him baffled. Her, beautiful? He was out of his mind! She was getting ready to tell him so when Dumbledore stood up.
"Welcome, welcome to another year at Hogwarts! I welcome all the first years and would like to announce some additions to the rules. There is to be no magic in the corridors between classes. Also, Mr. Filch would like me to remind you that nature is supposed to remain outside. All three hundred and ninety-seven school rules can be found posted on Mr. Filch's door. Also, just a reminder, the Forbidden Forest is strictly forbidden. There now, I guess that's everything. Let the feast began!"
Trays of food filled the table in front of them. Hermione was famished! Sirius chuckled at her appetite.
"What?" she asked indignantly. "I have a healthy appetite."
Sirius grinned, "I wasn't complaining. It's just refreshing to see a girl eat. Mind you, Lily could probably give you a run for your money," he joked.
Lily glared at him. "I'd watch it Black. I know some pretty mean curses."
"I know Evans. It took almost a week for my leg to feel better after you hit me with that jelly leg hex."
"I didn't think the whining would ever stop," James joked. Then in a Sirius like whine added, "Oh my leg! James, will you hex her for me? Or at least go get me some ice? I might never walk again."
"I only recall asking for you to hex her, which you refused," Sirius said, buttering his toast. "Here I was, your best friend, and you would not fight for my honor."
"Would you go up against someone that just put your friend in pain for a week?" James asked.
Sirius looked at him. "That's not the reason and you know it!"
James looked at Lily and she looked at him. "Yeah, I know it," he said seriously.
Lily blushed and looked down. Everyone else had smiles on their faces. Maybe this would work out.
A/Nthe next few chapters probably won't be posted as quickly as the first few. My computer hates me and will not let me get on. So, hopefully I will either get it fixed or the computer will fly! And since it's right by the window, it probably will get thrown in a moment of extreme hatred. Thanks for reading and please review!
