Wow, I can't believe I got so many reviews! They came really quick, too! Thanks a bunch. I've been lost for a few days because my computer had a bunch of spy ware on it and wouldn't work. But, whilst my computer was being stubborn and not working, I've been writing (or trying to. I'd get hit with an idea, write it down, then not know what I wanted after that… slow business).

man eating plant: The way I figure it, a lot of time has passed. I figured they had their first date around the start of quidditch (Octoberishy, late autumn, about when the American Football season starts) and then a few games had gone by, so with a game a week, that's 3 weeks. Then there's the next 3 weeks when she lives paranoid about getting sacked, so 5 weeks have gone by already. Then at the end of chapter 6, it's the end of March. So a lot of time has passed. Thanks for the review

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Chapter 7

So now it's April. We've gotten 3 new recruits and I need to meet them.

One of them is Kristina Kringle. I can't help but fall into the giggles when someone mentions her name. It sounds like something from a Santa Claus fantasy.

But I really do need to meet her. I make it a point to know everyone in our department. Even if it's just a name to a face.

I do have a feeling that Kristina is a good fighter because think of all the taunting she must have had (And probably does now) when she was a kid. I wouldn't be surprised if people still ask her questions without realizing how rude it is. Oh well.

Kristina Kringle. Hehe.

Ok, so I've just introduced myself and I'm wondering what I'm going to say next.

"How long have you been here?" She asks me.

"Just about a month now, we were Moody's first group."

"That must have been nice."

Um, sure…

I think it's time to hand out an offer of friendship. Don't want the enemies to make friends first, do we? "If you ever need help, you can come to me, ok? My cubicle is over by the bubbler. Or just holler."

"Thanks, I appreciate it."

This Sunday my mom is having an Evans family party with everyone who is somewhat related to the Evans family invited. It's going to be big. Usually not everyone can make it, but this year, they can. The only good thing about it is free food.

Or at least, that's what Sirius keeps telling me.

He's never been to an Evans family party then, and that was just what I retorted.

And then, that precise exact moment, my mother walked in and heard our argument.

"Why don't you come to the party and see for yourself?" She asked Sirius, "Any friend of Lily's is a friend to the Evans family. You'll have fun, I promise."

So that's why Sirius is sitting in the passenger seat in my car, while I drive to the Evans family household.

"Cheer up, Lilikins. This'll be the best party you've ever been to. You wanna know why?"

"Please enlighten me, Sirius. I'm just dying to know."

"You must have gotten that sarcastic tone from your father, I'm sure your mother never had to use it. But, I digress. It will be the best party you've ever been to because, drum roll please, I am coming."

I snort.

"I am so sorry you feel that way, Lilyflower, but you must admit, it's true."

"Sirius," I start, "The only reason you are coming, is because of the food. You and food equal a nasty mess, plus humiliation to a certain person who brought you."

"Ok, now hear me out. This isn't the way you should be thinking. The way you should be thinking is that since we're with a bunch of muggles, I can't do magic in front of them. Think of all the jokes I won't be able to pull off because I can't do magic in front of all your family members!"

"Sirius Black, if you thought for a moment that you would get away pulling a prank on one of my family members, you should start writing your will. If the thought of playing one of your harmless jokes goes through your hollow head, I'll bang your head so hard you'll be knocked into next Wednesday!"

"Hey now Lilikins, would I do such a thing?"

I decide to raise an eyebrow instead of answering.

"All right, I swear by my love of pranking that, just for you, I won't pull any practical jokes on your family."

"I'm glad we have an understanding, Sirius. Just remember, anything you do, I'll know."

I breathed a sigh of relief. Family parties were always so stressful, especially when you're looking after Sirius Black in a muggle house.

The last guests were leaving now, including Petunia with her husband Vernon the Plum. How any one could be that size without blowing up amazes me!

I was looking forward to spending some quality time with my dad. My Uncle Pete had sent a tape of the last Boston Patriots game and I wanted to watch it.

Sure enough, as I helped my mum wash the leftover dishes (using magic to speed it along), my dad came in and asked to borrow me and Sirius for awhile.

Mum, knowing exactly what we were going to do just gave us a smile and shoved me out of the kitchen while I took the charms off of the plates that had finished cleaning themselves.

I could tell my dad was excited to show someone new the game of American football and I was pretty sure Sirius would like it. I mean, he played beater on the quidditch team, so he must like contact sports.

"Sirius, sit down on the couch. We're going to watch a game called football. Or rather, American football. Have you ever heard of it?"

I swear, my dad was about to bounce off the walls.

"I've heard of it, but I've never seen it."

"Well, then that's perfect! Alright then, we'll teach you the basics. Basically the point of the game…" My dad went on and on, explaining the rules of the football game, which player played where, why they played there and other rules, like face-masking, delay of game and some other major penalties.

My dad started playing the tape and I could see that instantly Sirius was hooked. I settled in the couch and took a sip of tea from my mug.

So the third quarter just ended and the commercials have come on. We've never fast-forwarded the commercials; my dad LOVES to see what's on the American market. A commercial for car parts has just come on.

"That reminds me, Lily. Would it be possible for you to get some new wind shield wipers for me? The ones I have now are wearing out."

Oh great; A chance to go to the car part store. Whoopee!

"Sure dad, we can go after we leave, it's on the way home."

"That's nice Lily."

"So Lily, where are the wind wipers?"

"Wind shield wipers, Sirius! Wind shield wipers. Honestly Sirius, did you ever pay attention during Muggle Studies? No wait, don't answer that."

Sirius opened his mouth to speak but no sound came out. He was staring behind my head at the wall… or not the wall, but a poster.

"What's that?" He asked.

"Oh, those?" I said, pointing to the poster of the motorbikes, "Those are motorbikes; Loud, polluting, nasty little things."

"Can we go see 'em? Please, please, please?"

I weighed my options. Sooner or later, Sirius was going to go to the motorbike dealership… How he got there and what he did there would- well, it's a muggle store so… I decided someone should show him the proper way of going and looking at things in a muggle store.

So now we're driving to the motorbike dealership.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! I owe you one, Lily."

"I know you do Sirius, I know."

As soon as we step out of the car, a salesman comes over and starts showing us all these different models. Pretty soon, I realize all the motorbikes the salesperson is showing us all can fit two people.

"Do you have any that are for just one person?" I ask.

"Of course! I just assumed that you two would need a two-seater because you arrived together."

Sirius began to snicker so I punched him in the arm, "Ow!"

The salesperson herded us over to the other side of the display room and, the first bike he showed us, I could tell Sirius had found his true love.

"Would you like to buy it?" The salesperson asked.

I could tell Sirius really wanted to, but for once, his common sense seemed to break through its locked cell that was Sirius' brain. There was no way he could use a muggle motorbike in the wizarding world when he could apparate.

It's been days later, I still can't get the image of Sirius' face when we left the shop.

So, now that James has just suggested that we go look for a birthday present for Sirius, I'm hit with the smartest, most brilliant plan I've ever concocted.

"Let's go," I say to James, "I have the perfect idea."

Sirius Black was, well, to say the least, disappointed with his gift from James and Lily. I mean sure, small things are great, but what Sirius really wanted was big, really big.

But, being best mates with James, all he could do was say, "Thanks, it's just what I wanted," as he opened the package and found a gift certificate to Honeydukes.

Was his best friend so dull that he couldn't figure out what his best mate wanted in the whole wide world?

And Lily was supposed to be the smart one. How could she have not seen his face when he realized he couldn't get the motorbike?

What could he do, though?

Lily and James were the last ones at the party and Sirius decided he should go over to talk to them.

"There you are, Sirius! I thought we'd never get to speak to you alone," Lily jumped off of the couch she was sitting on with James and gave him a hug, "Happy birthday!"

"Come on, it's getting really hot in here, why don't we go outside for a walk. I'm sure you would want some fresh air, Sirius."

James stood up on Sirius' right, while Lily was on his left. Together they directed him out of the house and out into the driveway.

"What are we doing here?" Sirius asked, "What's going on?"

"Just wait Sirius. Close your eyes and plug your ears."

"Ok. Who are you, and what have you done with my mate and his girlfriend?"

"Just do it, Sirius."

Sirius really thought James had gotten his brain switched with a primate. He was certainly acting like a chimp. And Sirius knew that chimps could get violent, so he had better comply with James/chimp's wishes if he wanted to get out of this predicament alive or not hurt.

So, with his eyes closed and his fingers half plugging his ears, Sirius heard Lily mutter a revealing charm and say, "I know you can hear me Sirius. You can open your eyes now."

Sirius opened his eyes and stared straight ahead.