Fireheart

Chapter Two: Blur

Disclaimer: If I had as much money as J.K Rowling did, would I even be here? I'll probably be rolling around in gold or something, throwing fifty-dollar bills in the air. And I don't own Moulin Rouge either, sadly enough. But enough with my wishful thinking. Oh yeah, no copyright or trademark infringement intended.

Summary: What happens when you fall in love, only to learn that you have to say good-bye for the greater good?

Pairings: Sirius Black/Other, slight James/Lily

Authors Note: This is based on a dream I had. No, I do not fantasize about Sirius Black. Just a bit of Harry Potter altered in my own weird mind. I only chose to include romantic bits with Sirius Black because there aren't many of those around, and if they are they're only present in James/Lily stories. Oops, and sorry for not updating for so long. You know how the laziness slowly overtakes your mind.

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The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread. -Mother Teresa

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Sirius rolled onto his back, on his four poster bed. He had slept only for a few hours, but it was too early to get up. His dorm mates were still sleeping soundly, and in some cases rather noisily. He began thinking of events that had happened the day before. Namely, an event involving chocolate and a pretty girl.

Now Julia was hot, but no guy would even dare to ask her out on a date. It was an event that still circulated in Hogwarts.It all happened two years ago…

Sirius was watching with interest, as James approached Lily and Julia. His latest scheme was to date Lily's best friend to get Lily. Sirius rolled his eyes. It would never work, of course. What kind of girl would go out with a guy if he dumped her best friend? He had already tried to explain this logic to James, but he had shrugged it off. Now Sirius was watching them intently from behind a wall, ready to spring and try and stop the girls from beating James to a bloody pulp.

Surprisingly, the conversation appeared to be going well. At least, from his point, James wasn't sprouting green hair from his nose or something. James was appearing to be talking rapidly to Julia, and Lily was also watching with an amused expression on her face. Sirius edged closer them, hoping to hear their conversation.

"Come on, Julia, what do you say?" James said languidly, putting on his trademark smile.

"Well, first of all, no. And secondly, when you "smile" you look like a rat's ass." Julia replied.

Sirius feebly attempted to cover up his snort of laughter. Lily wasn't having much luck, and was doubled over, laughing her head off. She grabbed Julia's wrist, and started to walk away, still laughing. Julia looked back at James, and blew a mock kiss at him. "Sorry, darling, it just wouldn't have worked out," she said, to him, and to the audience in the hallway. Lily and Julia disappeared around a corner.

Sirius walked up to James and clapped a hand on his shoulder. "It's okay, man. It's only Julia."

"Yeah," James said, starting back to the Gryffindor tower. "It's only Julia."

The next day, Hogwarts was buzzing with rumors and gossip. Everybody was talking about what had happened in the Transfiguration corridor. It was rumored that James Potter, the most handsome, talented, etc. had been turned down by Julia Zhou. Of course, there was always the odd bizarre rumor, but most of it was actually true. Quite a tragedy to be bestowed upon James. He would have to work hard to build up his reputation again.

Well, after the James fiasco, a large majority of the boys tried to ask Julia out on a date, to try and best James Potter at his own game. Frankly, they all failed miserably. Each one had been humiliated by one of Julia's witty, sarcastic comebacks. And somehow, she always said them in front of large crowds. It was hilarious. On his part.

Sirius smiled to himself. It was now his turn. He turned and ran to Julia and Lily. "Hey, Julia, can I talk to you?"

"So talk."

"I meant in private," Sirius said.

"Oh." Julia turned back to Lily. "I'll be back in a few minutes. Meet me in Ancient Runes."

Sirius led her down the hallway, to a secluded corner.

"Well? Speak," Julia said flatly.

"The thing is, there's a Hogsmeade trip this weekend, and I was wondering if you would honor your presence with me."

"How about, mmm, no?" Julia replied.

"How about, mmm, yes?" Sirius retorted.

"No, Black. A chance in hell," she said, rolling her eyes.

"What if I get that chance in hell?"

"Still no."

"Reconsider my offer, my lovely dragon. I'll be waiting."

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Author's Note:

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