Author's Note: First off, I so love you guys. Your reviews were hilarious! And I love you for sending them! Thank you so much! Second, and this might be important to some of you, but Sirius does NOT know that Samantha and Sadira are the same person! He is usually extremely bright and quick, but he hasn't exactly picked up on that little detail yet. Okay, on with the story. I hope you all like the costumes I chose for the characters, I got some help from UnwantedRedRoses. (-thanks her profusely-). Enjoy! Oh, and for anyone who cares, I'm getting braces. As Johnny Depp says in Secret Window "I'm having some work done. Need to straighten a few things out." or something like that... anyways, I'm going to stop babbling now. Once again, enjoy the chapter!
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. Or "Moondance". I got that off of the Michael Buble CD.
Child of the Stars
Chapter Eleven: Revelations from Neverland
Sirius sighed and looked at himself in the mirror. His costume coordinated with the other Marauders because James wanted to go as a group. They had to make several alterations to Sirius' costume because the character he was dressed as was supposed to be a girl. The corner of his mouth pulled up in a grin as he admired the charm Remus had put on his back.
'Oh, this is going to be fun,' he thought as he turned to leave the boy's dorms.
8 ...8
"Sadira? Sadira are you ready?" Lily called as she entered the girl's dorms. She was dressed in a beautiful, light-blue dress that glittered in the light. Her hair was up in a bun with a few strands falling into her face. A small crown rested on her head. She nervously adjusted it with her white gloved hands as she waited for her friends. "Mandara?"
"Yes Lily, we're here," Mandara said as she stepped out from behind her curtained bed. Her dress was silky and golden, with a belled waist. She was also wearing gloves, except hers were golden like her dress.
"Oh Mandara! You look beautiful!"
"Thanks Lily. Where's Sadira?"
"I don't know. Sadira? Are you ready?"
"Yes, I'm right here." Sadira came in through the still open door and Lily and Mandara gasped. "What?"
She continued over to the mirror and looked herself up and down. Her golden skirt swirled around her legs as she moved, along with the billowing blue cape that rested on her shoulders. The top of her dress was also blue, with puffed short-sleeves that had red stripes on them. A large white collar came around the back of her head. Her hair fell in gentle waves to her shoulders, with a red ribbon tied in to keep is out of her face.
"You... you look amazing Sadira," Lily said with a large smile on her face. "You just need one thing."
"And what's that?"
"This." Lily walked towards her with a tube of blood-red lipstick and handed it to Sadira. After she put some on, Sadira handed it back to Lily, whose smile was even wider. "Perfect."
Sadira glanced back at the mirror. The shade of red made her skin paler, perfecting her Snow White costume. She looked at Lily, who was going as Cinderella, and at Mandara, who was going as Belle. "You two look gorgeous."
They both smiled. "Are you ready to go?" asked Mandara. "You're going to be late to your own party."
Lily checked the clock on her night-stand. "Oh no! We're going to be late!"
"Maybe you should have gone as Alice, Lils..."
"Oh, be quiet."
Lily pushed Sadira down the stairs and out the portrait hole. They walked through countless corridors until they reached a dead-end. There was a large purple door across from a tapestry. Lily opened the door and Sadira gasped. Inside there were at least a hundred people, all dressed up in costumes. There was a stage on the far side of the room and balloons and confetti were falling from the ceiling as the three girls entered. Everyone started to clap and Sadira blushed slightly, not used to the attention.
The Marauders quickly fought their way to the front of the crowd and greeted the girls. A smile slid over Sadira's face as she looked at their costumes.
James had on a long red jacket, with detailed cuffs and buttons. A sword hung at his waist and he was wearing a large purple hat with a white feather poking out of the top. His black hair had been lengthened and curled so that it went down across his back; but the finishing touch was the fact that instead of a right hand, he had a hook.
Remus had on a tattered green shirt that reached his mid-thigh and a pair of leggings in a lighter shade of green. There was a brown leather belt around his waist, and a small dagger was slipped under it. His hair was ruffled and messy underneath his green cap and there were small twigs and leaves in it, with a red feather jauntily (An:; I love that word!) poking out from his cap.. He had on a devilish grin and his golden eyes seemed to glow as he stood with a hand resting on the hilt of his dagger.
Peter had on brown pants and a large white shirt. His face was painted and his hair was spiked oddly. Although his costume fit the character of a Lost Boy, it wasn't nearly as extraordinary as the next.
Sirius stood there, casually leaning on Peter. His outfit was very simple, but leave it to Sirius Black to make something simple look completely stunning. He was wearing somewhat tight black pants and a white shirt that strongly reminded Sadira of Shakespeare. His hair, as usual, fell elegantly into his eyes, which were sparkling with amusement, but the most amazing thing about his costume was the fact that he had wings.
They were very large, the tips of the bottom halves nearly reaching the floor while the top halves went past his head. They were a pale, translucent silver, and they moved whenever he did, giving the appearance of them being real. Sadira smiled as they caught the light and sparkled. As she looked him over once more, she realized that he was completely covered in glitter.
"Argh, do you like our costumes matey?" James demanded with a pirate brogue.
"I love them," she said softly. "You guys look amazing."
"Argh, and who might you be?"
Lily rolled her eyes. "You can't tell?" She twirled around. "Cinderella. Mandara is Belle, and Sadira is–"
"Snow White," Sirius finished. (AN;; Unwanted pointed out that Sirius might not know about Snow White, seeing as he's pureblood, but let's just say that he read it somewhere... or maybe Remus told him about it? -shrugs-)
"Right."
"Argh! If I do say so, you look mighty stunning in those pretty dresses."
"James, just because you're coming as Captain James Hook doesn't mean that you have to start every sentence with 'Argh'," Sadira said with a laugh. James blinked at her before lifting up his hook and poking her shoulder.
"Argh!"
Remus burst out laughing and the others soon joined him.
"James, you're insane," Remus gasped out once he had recovered himself.
"I quite agree. Anybody want to get something to eat? I'm starving," Mandara said as she looked around for some food. A table full of sweets and drinks suddenly appeared behind her. "Wow. Talk about service."
They continued to eat and talk until Sirius sidled next to Sadira. "Hello Birthday Girl. Care to dance?"
She turned to face him. The glitter around his eyes gave him a mystical look, almost like he was a real faerie. "I'd love to, Tinkerbell."
His eyes narrowed. "Not funny. I'm her male counterpart, not her. My name is... Tink..er..fell..don... Tinkerfelldon."
"Tinkerfelldon? As in Tinker fell down? Are you serious?"
He smirked. "Actually–"
"Do not even finish that sentence, Tinkerfelldon."
"Fine then," he said as they began to waltz. "But I just thought you should know... you look stunning."
"Why thank you, kind sir."
He nodded slightly. The song changed to a faster one and a girl came up to them. Standing on her toes, she whispered something in Sirius' ear. He grinned wickedly down at Sadira.
"Sorry, Love, but it is time for me to deliver a part of your present."
"Sirius, what are you–" He held a finger up to her lips.
"Shh... it's a secret. You'll see in a minute." He grinned again before following the girl.
Sadira sighed as she watched him disappear in the crowd. A finger tapped her shoulder and she turned to see Christian.
"Christian! You're a... vampire?"
He grinned, exposing long, sharp-looking fangs. His hair, instead of being short and brown, was long and black. He had on a 15th century period-style outfit, with a vest, jacket, and buckled shoes– all black. His ruffled shirt was white and the collar reached up to cover half of his neck. His bright blue eyes twinkled as he held out his hand.
"Snow White.. How I have longed to meet you. I have been told that your blood is like a drug." She took his hand and smiled as a new song started to play. "Simply... addictive."
She laughed as he leaned towards her neck. "Well then let's not get you addicted to it."
He pouted slightly as somebody took the microphone on-stage. "Attention! We have a special singer tonight! He has agreed to sing a song on this special occasion, and here he is, the one, the only... Sirius Black!"
The applause erupted from the females in the room. Sadira laughed as Christian covered his ears. Sirius walked to the microphone and smiled.
"Good evening. Tonight, on the day before the birthday of a dear friend of mine, I would like to dedicate a song to my friend. If that makes sense... Anyway, this one's for you," he said as he looked at Sadira.
'Well, it's a marvelous night for a moondance
With the stars up above in your eyes.
A fantabulous night to make romance
'Neath the cover of October skies.
And all the leaves on the trees are falling
To the sound of the breezes that blow
And I'm trying to please to the calling
Of your heart-strings that play soft and low
And all the night's magic seems to whisper and hush
And all the soft moonlight seems to shine in your blush
Can I just have one a' more moondance with you, my love?
Can I just make some more romance with a-you, my love'
Christian started to swing Sadira in time with the music as everyone else started to dance. She laughed as he attempted to lead.
'Well I wanna make love to you tonight,
I can't wait till the morning has come.
And I know now the time is just right
And straight into my arms you will run.
And when you come my heart will be waiting
To make sure you're never alone,
There and then all my dreams will come true, dear,
There and then I will make you my own.
Anytime I touch you, you just tremble inside,
And I know how much you want me that you can't hide.
Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love?
Can I just make some more romance with you, my love?'
Sirius watched from the stage as Christian spun Sadira into his arms and leaned down towards her neck, trying once again to bite her. She giggled and twirled him out again. He made fake protestations that she wasn't letting him lead.
'Well I wanna make love to you tonight,
I can't wait 'til the morning is come.
And I know that the time is just right
And straight into my arms you will run.
And when you come my heart will be waiting
To make sure that you're never alone
There and then all my dreams will come true dear,
There and then I will make you my own.
Anytime I touch you, you just tremble inside,
And I know how much you want me that you can't hide.
Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love?
Can I just make some more romance with you, my love?
Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love?
Can I just make some more romance with you, my love?
My love... My love... I just want one more moondance with you... Yes, I do...'
He finished the song just as James interrupted Christian and Sadira's dance. James laughed as Sadira tried to hold onto his hook. He sighed and walked towards Remus, who was alone next to a food table.
"Hey."
"Hey yourself. Nice song."
"Mm..."
"She doesn't know, does she?"
Sirius shook his head as James led Sadira back towards the others. He watched her as she laughed wit her friends, completely oblivious.
He was snapped out of his daze by someone waving a bottle of butterbeer in his face.
"Sirius, do you want a bottle of butterbeer?" Sadira asked him. Something clicked in the back of his mind, but he didn't know what it was.
"What did you say?"
"I said: 'Do you want a bottle of butterbeer?'Are you feeling alright?"
It snapped. Different hair, different eyes, but the same voice.
"I'm sorry, I have to go," he said quickly before rushing from the room. The other Marauders watched him run off.
"What's up with him?" Remus asked.
"I don't know..." James muttered. "I'm gonna follow him."
"No, James. I'll do it," Sadira offered. She excused herself and left the room, looking through the hallways and corridors, when a thought struck her, something Sirius had said.
'Where do I go to think? The Astronomy Tower. The night sky helps me to think.'
"Of course!"
She ran to a window and transfigured a mop on the floor into a broomstick. The cold night air blew through her hair as she flew up to the Astronomy Tower, hovering above the railing as she watched Sirius, sitting on the ground, his back to the wall and his eyes closed.
She landed softly and sat on the railing. "Hey."
His eyes snapped open and stared into hers, but he didn't say anything for several minutes.
"It was you, wasn't it?"
"What do you mean?"
"At the beginning of summer, I went to Snape's house. There was no sign of his having a sister, but he did have a maid. I met her in the kitchen. She offered me a bottle of butterbeer, and just a moment ago when you did the same, your voice sounded impeccably like hers."
Sadira froze.
"Ah, so it was," he continued. He sounded hurt, angry. "And you didn't tell me? I mean, I know we've only really known each other for a week, but still. But of course, maybe it's my fault. I should have noticed it sooner. Changing your appearance... why, Sadira?"
She didn't answer. The clock outside struck twelve and she smiled. "It's my birthday," she whispered.
"What?"
"It's my birthday. Today. Right now."
He stared at her for a moment. A wind blew from behind her, blowing her hair into her face. Slowly, he took a few steps closer.
"Why?"
"Because..." she trailed off as something flew by the balcony. "Nathan?" she gasped in disbelief.
The thing flew up and landed next to Sadira. It turns out he was a man, but he had gigantic, feathery, midnight blue wings. His hair was black and reached his hips, his bangs (or fringe) as blue as his wings, and he wore a black t-shirt and black pants. He smiled down at Sadira, because she was at least a foot shorter than him.
"Are you ready to go?" His voice was deep and hypnotic.
"Yes, Nathan, I'm ready." She turned to Sirius. "Don't worry, I'll be fine." Nathan stood behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. He nodded curtly at Sirius before stretching his wings and flying straight up. Sirius ran to the railing and watched them disappear.
'Don't worry, I'll be fine...' Her voice trailed through his mind as he stood there, staring at the spot he had last seen them.
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Nathan flew Sadira up until the stars had surrounded them, creating a blinding light. A large island suddenly appeared above them and Nathan flew over to a small castle in the mountains next to a waterfall. He set Sadira down and walked into the castle. A beautiful woman came from another room.
"Hello Mother," Sadira said as she hugged Arianrhod, the Goddess of the Stars.
"Welcome home, my Star."
Sadira Arianrhod Pheonix Jacinta Snape, the Child of the Stars.
Author's Note: YES! I finally finished it! -dances- I am so sorry it took me this long. I hope you're satisfied! Oh! And, before I forget, I can't remember what I implied in earlier chapters. Sadira knew some things about her past... but not all... meh, this is confusing and I'm supposed to know what's happening. More will be explained later on... possibly when she explains it to somebody we all know and love? Mwahahahahhaha.
My Thanks To...
Saxifrage - I was cracking up as I wrote it. It was just a random idea that I had. And I understand about the outburst thing. He's Sirius Bloody Black! How can you NOT have random sexy outbursts! It's simply impossible. Besides, he deserves it for being so damn good looking. Oh.. Did I write that down? Aheh...
Blinded One - Aww... thanks.. Sorry, but I have to ask. Why did you say 'f-weet'? The first thing that popped into my head was in the Colonial Williamsburg where they use Fs instead of Ss. Anyway... thanks for the review.
stasha - It sounds interesting.. Hmm... Quite honestly though? I'm not a Hermione/Draco fan. I'm a big Ginny/Draco shipper, even though it will most likely never happen. -shrugs- It is very well written though! Aheh .
myrianye - -smiles- Ah... her talks with Severus... I love writing those. They're just fun. He's such a great character. I love his outfit in the movies too... -laughs- Sorry, that was random. I want to write at least one of their conversations in every chapter. They're just so... I don't know what they are, but I love writing them. Thanks again.
Silent Storm 2000 - Yeah, I was going to make him slightly conceited, but when I started writing the character it just felt weird. Like.. I just had a feeling that he wouldn't be like that. Plus, it was bloody hard to keep writing him as being a prat. Oh well, I like him this way, and I'm glad that you do too! Thanks for the review! And thanks for being patient.
Anotheranonymous - -smiles- Dramatic... hmm... The plot thickens... thanks for calling it dramatic. I was aiming for Sirius being confused and all, but dramatic is new... I feel so happy! And no, he just now realized who she was. More drama!
Insane clutz 4 eva - Yay! I'm glad!
Fox of the Nova - Actually... I do love life, so here's the update. And I could say the same to you! I love The Melodie! And, um, begging isn't really necessary... it's flattering (and really, really funny when you read it the first time), but a simple cookie would work. Or some kind of magical candy. Or just plain reviews!
totallynuts - Aww, thanks!
Author's Note: Hello Again. Do you remember at the top how I said I was getting braces? Yeah, that was a few weeks ago and now I have them. It's actually not hat bad... but that's not the point. The rubber bands that keep the wire on the brackets? -smiles evilly- The top row alternates between red and yellow, and the bottom row alternates between green and silver. How much of a freak/fanatic am I? Anyways, -shrugs- just randomly putting down my thoughts. Aheh...