The next morning was Saturday, Sirius was the last to wake up. He got down to the common room and saw James and Lily doing homework together.
"Did you warn her?" asked James.
Sirius sat next to them, he leaned back on the two legs of his chair. "I tried.. but it didn't go so well… she yelled at me.."
"That's harsh!" said James.
"No it's not!" interrupted Lily. "It's Sirius's fault for being such an ass!"
"I'm sorry?" Sirius was surprised. "My fault for warning her to take care of herself? I could have not told her!"
"Not that! The way you treated her up until now.." said Lily and looked around. When Sirius and James looked lost she explained. "Well, first she was lost and scared here and you didn't really bother being nice and showing her the place… Then, you had this.." she looked around the room again and lowered her voice. "stupid girlfriend of yours! And you just blew her away each time she talked to you! On top of that all, you never complemented her either about the Astonishing grades she got nor about getting into the Quidditch team! Now, after being so cold and mean to her, did you expect her to continue being always so nice to you!" Demanded Lily, and she looked back.
Sirius didn't answer, he had information and it needed to sink in his head… I didn't even notice that I was so mean! And it's not like I hate her! She's all right!
"Did she tell you all this?" asked James.
"No.. I can see those stu" but she stopped talking as the hole opened and Bo came in.
Bo was wearing her gown but nothing else Sirius could see beneath. Her hair was leaking with water. "Is it raining outside?" he asked.
She came closer. "Oh no! it's a beautiful sunny day! Probably one of the last…" she said.
"Then why is your hair leaking with water?" asked James.
"Oh that!" she giggled "I was swimming…"
They all looked at her wish eyes wide open. "Swimming? You mean like, muggle swim in the lake?" asked Lily.
"Yeah… I suppose you.. don't tend to do that?" Bo looked uncomfortable.
"No! there's a giant squad there!" cried Lily.
"Oh, he's ok.. at first, he took me and put me out on the shore, but then I told him not to worry about me because I want to swim and that I'll be alright, so he left me alone.. he was pretty cute.. he scared away some fish.." she giggled.
That girl is full of surprises. Sirius had to try and be nice to her from now on, so he tried to talk. "Why do you exercise and swim? It's.. a muggle thing to do.."
"Let her! If that's going to get her strong- let it be! She needs to hit that Beater hard!" said James and cheered for Bo.
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Time passed and Sirius tried to be nicer to Bo, he's not sure whether she noticed nor cared anymore. The first Hogsmeade day was coming soon and Sirius was looking for a girl to go with. The common room was getting messy the evening before it, everyone were talking about their plans and who will they date.
James took Lily aside and probably tried to ask her out, again. This time it took longer than before and after he was done she ran to her girlfriends and they twittered. James himself looked happy.
"She finally realized what's best for her!" he smiled and sat down on the big pillow next to Sirius and the rest of the Marauders.
"At long final last!" said Sirius and tapped him on the shoulder. "How is it going with you Moony?"
Remus looked shy. "Shirley invited me…" and now he looked sad. "wish I could afford inviting her…" he murmured.
"I could lend you some!" jumped Sirius. I have so much for myself, why not finally using it for a good purpose?
"Oh no, you know I can't take it.." said Remus modestly.
"So.. tomorrow lets say.. at five after noon we will meet in front of the Shrinking Shack?" suggested James.
"I'm not coming, I have homework.. and none to go out with…" said Pitter.
"That's too bad, Wormtail.." said James. "wait, what about you Sirius? Who's the girl?"
Sirius looked at them stunned. "I… I didn't think about anyone…" he moved his hair back and a few girls around sighed. "I'm not in the mood for those stuff lately… how about I just stay here.. and meet you there at five?"
"Sure.." said James and looked sad for his friend.
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The next morning the weather wasn't as nice as some hoped for. Sirius went to the library and soon he was alone with the first graders and the second, who weren't allowed to go to Hogsmeade. Well, not exactly alone… he thought and looked carefully behind his shoulder to find Anastasia staring at him viciously. Creepy girl…
When time was getting close to afternoon Sirius walked outside. It was windy and about to rain every minute. He walked into Hogsmeade and got into Zonko's, bought a few tricks, flirted with a few girls and went toward the Shrinking Shack to meet up with his friends.
"This is the last house, it's the Shrinking Shack…" he heard a familiar voice he hated. He looked between the trees and it was Luscious with Bo. They were standing close to each other and Luscious put his arm on her shoulder. I'll hear better as a dog… He transferred.
"It looks like a big house! Why doesn't anyone live there?" asked Bo.
"It's hunted! No one knows by what, but each full moon terrible screams coming out of that house and if you come closer enough you see claws and blood…" Luscious started lying.
"Really?" Bo's energetic eyes lit. "Lets get closer!" She took Luscious by his arm and pulled him toward the Shack.
Luscious started shrinking. What a coward! He's so scared! That stupid liar!
He pulled Bo back at him and held her close. "How about getting closer like this instead..?" he kissed her while putting his arm around her waist and an arm behind her ear. That fart! How can you, Bo? Kick him away! So he is he's the kind of guy for you! Bo.. Bo!
Sirius looked away, he couldn't stand watching Bo putting her arms behind Luscious's neck. Maybe I'll just look there and they'll be gone. But when he looked Luscious didn't seem to waste any time. He walked over Bo and made her hit the fence with her back, then he took her hands and held them with one hand above her head. What is he doing! NO! Bo! Oohh! I can't just run at him as a dog! Dogs don't give a damn!
He started kissing her cheek, ear, neck. Sirius could hear her moaning gently. Shit! Kick him away! I can't believe it!
Malfoy teased her with his mouth. "How about we go back to the castle and I can get us an empty room..?"
Bo looked at him with a teasing smile. "How about you stop your horses right here right now, Luscious? I think you took it too far…" She smiled even more. She's enjoying rejecting him! Oh god damn it, Bo! I don't understand you at all!
Luscious looked surprised. He took his hand off her arms and straightened himself. "Very well, I respect that, my dear.." he said and pulled her toward him and they walked away.
Sirius transformed back and just sat there on the cold snow under the tree. He didn't want to move a finger because that would make his brain work, and the first thoughts his brain will analyze would be painful.
"Oy! Padfoot?" asked James and ran up the little hill Sirius was sitting on. "Paddy?" he came closer and put a hand on Sirius's shoulder. "what happened?"
Sirius was forced to move his brain. He looked at James, probably the only person he wouldn't mind talking to right now. "Bo.. and Luscious… He was totally over her… he's using her.."
"What? You mean they were here and you saw them?"
James never had his question replied. "When's Moony's time coming?" Asked Sirius.
"The night in three days.." replied james.
"Very well, I'm going to buy Fire Scotch, you want some?" Sirius got up and walked toward Hog's Head with James. On his way he met Remus and he bought them butter-bear while he bought himself Fire-Scotch.
"Sirius?" asked Remus in concerned voice. "What's the matter?"
"Everything is just fine!" said Sirius in an angry voice. "I don't want to talk about it!" he barked when Remus raised his eyebrow. "Nothing to talk about 'cause everything's just fiiiine!"
Remus and James exchanged looks. They soon dragged him back to the castle, but not before he bought a whole bottle of Fire Scotch and hid it under his gown.
