Sirius looked up at her with pleading eyes. She was intimidating enough as human, but having her dragon form towering over him at about 30 feet, was something else. She was just plain scary. Her eyes glowed red as she stared at him. He lowered his head and transformed back into human form. Once there, he sank to his knees and lowered his head. "I'm so sorry Patricia. I know I shouldn't have assumed then not listened to your story. I'm an idiot. I know that." Patricia roared.

"Don't you use that line on me Sirius. I know you weren't thinking. But admit it. You're glad we broke up, now you get to be with that Jennifer you've been eyeing." Sirius winced slightly.

"I do not like her. She's boring and selfish. I want you. I've just been hurt in the past, I'm too jumpy and I'm sorry. It was a mistake. Please Pat, give me another chance." He dared to look up at her face. A large blue tear was at the corner of her eye. It trickled down the slight of her cheek, and finally fell to the ground. He had no idea what to do. Making her cry was the worst thing he has ever done. His head lowered again and he turned to walk off. Transforming back to her human form, Pat sighed and grabbed his arm.

"Sirius, wait." He looked back into her eyes. She was still crying.

"Pat, all I cause you is pain. I know you must want me out of your life. I'll just go, I won't bother you anymore." Still her hand held his arm fast. Her face was shadowed when he turned back. Her voice was barely above a whisper.

"I'd never want that. I'm frickin in love with you Sirius. Can't you even tell? But how close can we get if you don't trust me at all?" Her knees gave out and she crashed to the ground. She pulled them to her chest and let her forehead fall. He sat down next to her and slid his arm around her shoulder. Resting his cheek against her, he pulled her against him.

"I love you too."

"What?!?" Her head lifted and she looked at him. Looking into her eyes, he smiled brightly and kissed her nose.

"I said I love you." A grin slowly played across her face.

"Do you really?" As an answer, he kissed her passionately.

It was dusk before they came back. Kurama looked up at them and grinned. "I'm glad you two are together. You scared me." Pat smiled.

"Yeah, we're ok now." Sirius grinned.

"I told her I love her, and she loves me too." His girlfriend's greenish blue eyes looked over into his and she squeezed his hand lightly. She looked back at Kurama.

"Let's get going, we have school to get back to."

Pat wandered down the main hallway, singing "So cold". She walked her way past Snape. He sneered at her, as usual. She flashed her mischievous grin and flicked her ivy decorated wand and his papers flew out of his hands.

"Filthy woman." He mumbled under his breath, she just laughed and walked on. Quick feet padded behind her. In a few moments, Sirius was next to her.

"Hey gorgeous!" He greeted her cheerfully. A soft twinkle danced in his eye. She looked at him curiously. "Sweet prank you pulled on Sniveling Snape." Pat's eyebrow arched.

"Sirius, what's on your mind?" The man's grin grew wider.

"You'll see my love." He quickly kissed her and hurried off. Christmas was only a few weeks away. It seemed too soon. A soft snow was lying across the ground, and her scar was just a slight white line in the middle of her forehead. Her memories were still completely gone. The moon shone gently across the acres. She closed her eyes and took in a deep breath. The world seemed so cheerful and silent at this time of night. Peter was out doing chores of James, Lily was still complaining, Kat and Lupin had finally gone out to the movies together, and she and Sirius were completely happy. Even Snape had a crush on someone. Pat opened her eyes and kept right on walking. She reached the portrait and whispered, "Crossfire." The door swung open and she crawled through the hole in the wall. The fire was crackling away cheerfully. Spotting her favorite chair empty, Pat slid into it and opened her Dragon Lance book. She started reading and barely noticed Kathryn and Remus entering the common room. Kat tickled her friend's knee, causing her to look up.

"You're startin to take after Remus, Pat." Kathryn chuckled. Remus blushed and handed the blonde a butter beer.

"You look cold." Pat smiled.

"Yeah I am, thanks Remus." Kathryn nudged her friend.

"I hear Sirius is planning something special for you." Pat just nodded.

"Yeah, I think that's what he meant when he said 'you'll see.' He's a weird one." Kat just sighed and hugged her friend.

"Don't worry Pat. You'll have a place to live by spring." Pat's parents had been taken to court. They were fighting to keep her, much to everyone's surprise. Her scars had made a strong testimony but no new information had reached her ears.

The portrait door opened again and Sirius appeared, followed by Peter. Patricia had always had a slight distrust of the guy but now, she could barely stand at him. She sneered and he squeaked, and then tottered up the stairs. Sirius looked at her with a raised eyebrow then settled next to her, on the table. He started singing "So cold" and Pat joined with him. Soon them whole group was joining in. Then they laughed and finished their butter beers and soon Pat was fast asleep.

The mid-terms were finally over and most of the kids made a break for home. The Marauders gathered under their favorite tree and talked about going to Hogsmeade to finish their shopping. They waited till everyone had left before making their way to the one eyed witch. Sirius said the magic words and the witch opened so everyone could jump in. Soon they were in the beloved witching city. Everyone split into groups, except Sirius moved alone. Pat joined Kathryn and they hunted for stuff to get their guys. James went with Peter and Lily went with Remus. The two girls wandered down the main street and noticed a beaten up stand off towards the woods. Kathryn looked over at Pat, who had a suspicious look on her face. She slowly nodded and the two girls walked forward cautiously. A dirty sign above the opening said "rare treasures and magical items." The girls exchanged glances and stepped forward. A knurled old man sat behind the counter, fast asleep. Pat cleared her throat and the man started and glanced up.

"Oh, hi." Pat raised her eyebrow. The man turned his back, and then looked at them. In his hands was a Celtic necklace. It was made out of an old sterling silver, worn and black around the edges. In the center, was a fiery stone. He set it before Pat. "A lovely trinket, for milady's man." He bowed and straitened holding a ring of similar looks. "And a trinket for the lady." He turned to Kathryn and held out a butterfly hair clip and a sack of herbs. "The herbs are a special formula for werewolves, makes the transformation less painful." The girls blinked from shock, and dug into their purses for money. When they looked up, the man, and the stand, was gone.

"What the flip?" Kathryn asked, shocked. Pat just shook her head and they turned to the town square, to meet with their friends.