"Okay," Cassi smiled at Sirius as the two of them walked into Hogsmead with James and Lily, "it's agreed right, no corny tattoos, like names or anything like that until we're like married or something."

"Alright Love, lets get this over with." He smiled as he took her by the hand and the two of them walked to get their tattoos.

"That one, that's what I want." Cassi said as he pointed toward a picture of an intertwined sun and moon. "Which one are you getting Sirius?"

"I think I'm settling on the arm band." He smiled. "Where are you getting your put?"

"I think I'll have it done on my left shoulder blade. What do you think?" Cassi grinned as she situated her self in the chair.

"It's fabulous."

"Alright here we go Miss." The artist said as he prepared to start.

"Okay." Cassi winced as she took Sirius's hand. She flinched as she felt the man place the instrument against her skin. Then the pain started, instinctively she squeezed Sirius's hand and bite her lip. Cassi gave a loud sigh as the man told her he was finished. "Alright tough guy, your turn." Cassi smiled at Sirius.

"After the pain you just inflicted upon my hand I can deal with anything." He smirked.

"You're telling me, after going through that pain once you wanted to do it again." Sirius gapped at his girlfriend.

"Sirius, there are a lot of things that are painful that happen more than once." Cassi grinned. "Come on lets go meet up with James and Lily." She finished as they walked toward Three Broomsticks.

"Sirius, Cassi, over here!" Lily called across the noisy pub.

"Hey Lil, James, what's up?" Sirius grinned as he sat down next to Cassi.

"Just talking about our holiday plans." James smiled. "How bout it then lets see the tattoos."

"Oh fine then." Cassi beamed as she pulled her hair over her right shoulder to reveal her tattoo.

"Oh, Cassi I love it!" Lily exclaimed. "How about yours Sirius?"

"There you go." He smirked as he pulled up his sleeve to reveal his arm band.

"Not bad Padfoot." James smiled.

"So what were you guys thinking about for summer plans?" Sirius asked as he sipped his butterbeer.

"We're not really sure," James began, "you're staying with me aren't you Sirius?"

"Ya, if you'll have me." Sirius replied. "You're staying with Lily aren't you sweetheart?"

"Ya, damn parents, nothing personal Lil." Cassi mumbled.

"Don't worry about Cassi." Lily smiled.

"Hey," Cassi exclaimed as a thought came to her, "have any of you ever been to America?"

When the four of them returned to the common room hours later Cassi sat down with a piece of parchment and decided to plead with her parents.

Dear Mum and Daddy,
I am having a wonderful time at Hogwarts, and Lily is absolutely wonderful! I miss you both very much. Lily, her boyfriend James and my boyfriend Sirius have never been to America and would love the opportunity to visit. I was wondering if you would consider allowing the four of us to come stay with you for some of the holiday. I would love to see you both; I know you will love all of my friends! Please write me back at your earliest convince.
Love,
Cassandra Emma

"That doesn't sound like you at all." Sirius chuckled as he read the letter over Cassi's shoulder.

"Well, it's not supposed to Sirius, it's supposed to sound like Cassandra Emma Montgomery, Senator Montgomery's daughter; not Cassi Montgomery hell raiser." Cassi smiled as she tied the letter to her owl and watched it fly into the night sky.

"Do you think they'll say yes?" Sirius asked as he wrapped his arm around Cassi.

"I think they may, but not cause they want to see me. It's a reelection year for my dad, and they always liked to parade me around so I think for that reason they may say yes." Cassi said as she rested her head on Sirius's shoulder and fell asleep.

"Cassi, sweetie, wake up," Sirius said shaking her gently, "your owls back."

"Mmmhmm, thanks baby," Cassi said as she picked her head up off Sirius's shoulder and blinked in the morning light, "thanks Kit." Cassi said as she pulled the letter off her owl's leg and opened in, holding it so Sirius could read it too.

Dearest Cassandra Emma,
Darling, your father and I are thrilled that you and your friends want to visit us, we would love to see you. I have been in touch with Cecilia, Lily's mum, and she thinks it is a wonderful cultural experience. Please make sure that your gentlemen friends obtain permission from their parents and know where to reach them. We will expect you as soon as term ends. Remember dear, you will have certain duties that you must attend to while you are here.
Love,
Mum

P.S. I have enclosed a news paper clipping, I'm sure you are as proud of your father as I am.

"What the hell is she talking about?" Cassi mumbled as she pulled the news paper clipping open. "No damn way!" Cassi shouted as she saw the news head line. "What the hell! They never even told me they were thinking about this!" she continued as she held the article for Sirius to read.

Senator Climbs in the Polls, Victory within Reach
 Senator Montgomery had risen another 5 points in the past month to take a large lead against him competitor for the presidency of the United States . . . .

Cassi didn't even bother to finish the article before she threw it in the fire; she couldn't believe the nerve of her parents, to do this completely behind her back.

"Cas, honey, calm down." Sirius said sensing her temper rising.

"I hate them so much!" Cassi fumed. "Oh the nerve of them."

"Hey Cassi what's the noise about?" James smirked as he came downstairs.

"My parents, they're being there usual selves; however on the upside we're all invited for the summer." Cassi sort of grinned.

"Well that's good then, I'm assuming you didn't mention your new tattoo." James grinned,

"I don't want to be killed." Cassi joked. "Shit our exams start tomorrow don't they?"

"Ya haven't studied have you?" Sirius said.

"No and defiantly not planning on it. Come on lets go get some food, and enjoy the day." Cassi grinned as she took Sirius by the hand.

"Well thank God that is all over with, I failed but who gives a damn!" Cassi exclaimed as the four of them exited their last exam.

"Hey Cas, come with me for a minute." Sirius said taking her by the hand and leading her away from the group and toward the courtyard.

"What's up Sirius?" Cassi smiled as they stopped by the steps.

"Well," Sirius smiled as held a small box in his hand, "I never gave you your anniversary present." He smiled as he handed her the box.

"Oh my God Sirius!" Cassi gasped as she opened the box to find a ruby ring. "Sirius it's gorgeous, I love it!" She said hugging him.

"This, is a promise ring." He said as he placed it on her finger. "A promise that one day I'm going to replace this with a different kind of ring."

"I love you Sirius." Cassi beamed

'I love you too." He said as he started kissing her.

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