Engaging

Test of Truth and Love

Disclaimer: These characters do not belong to me, they belong to J. K. Rowling. Except for Sara Sweets, she belongs to me . Author's note: This is based upon what I have taken from the Harry Potter stories, and is totally in my head. And I seriously believe that Voldemort is either in love with Lily or is her half-brother, so that is in this story. If you are easily offended by vulgar language or sexual content you should not read this fanficiton. Please review.

Lily had been an angel, Sirius thought, pulling James away to give him and Snape time to talk about the one thing they shared the same feelings and opinions on. And her name was Sara Sugar Sweets.

Sirius turned to Snape, "Why do you really want to help me?" he asked.

Snape stared right back into Sirius's eyes, "Because she chose you. And if you are worth it then I cannot disagree with her, not even in this case. But I must ask, what are you interested in her for? She is not the kind to trade her body for a short insignificant relationship that will ruin the rest of her life. What are you looking for from Sara?" he asked, walking over to a table and leaning against it, crossing his ankles and folding his arms.

Sirius smiled at Snape's concern for Sara's safety throughout this whole thing, "Don't worry, Severus, I'm not in it purely for her body. I love who she is. And I'm not going to abandon her. Even if she hates me I will always think of her first and foremost." Sirius answered honestly.

Snape raised an eyebrow, "Would you be willing to take a truth potion and repeat that?" he asked.

"Ten times over." Sirius answered.

Snape seemed convinced by that statement, "Just out of curiosity, what exactly do you think attacked her?" he asked.

Sirius's brow furrowed, "I kinda' think it's more who than what. Her emotional trauma and her reactions to these attacks don't really fit with a beast. No, I think it was a man."

Snape smiled, "I know it was. I don't know who, but I do know that he wants her for her body. If I help you, you have to promise to protect her where I cannot." Snape said, his smile long gone.

Sirius blinked, "You really like her, don't you?"

"A man does not give up a woman to another man for lack of love. She has chosen you and I accept that. Will you protect her where I cannot?" he repeated.

Sirius smiled, "I swear on my life that she will always come before myself. And I promise to you that she will never be without a guardian when I am there."

Snape sighed, "I know you know a lot about her, but what you need to work on is knowing her. What can you tell me about her other than physical or emotional descriptions?"

Sirius shook his head, "Like what?" he asked confused.

"Her parents, her background, her being. Anything that you think doesn't fit into those two small categories." Snape answered.

Sirius thought a moment, "I don't really know anything about her family. I know…I know that she's really special. I know that she has the third eye, that she only smiles with teeth when she's faking it, that she hides her emotions away from everyone except Lily, and even then she's restrained."

"Did you know that she is an animagus?" Snape asked.

Sirius blinked, "No, I didn't. legally?" he asked.

"No," Snape said shaking his head, "neither of them are."

"Look, I love her and I always will. So stop playing twenty questions and tell me how I can help her." Sirius said, annoyed with the lack of progress in the conversation.

Snape nodded, "I know what she will do and I know what you must. Later on, anywhere from a week from now to the last day of school, she will contact you. She will find some way to be alone with you. Then she will ask for your help. I don't know what she will be asking for, but I do know that whatever it is she asks you must agree."

"How come?" Sirius asked.

"Because," Snape said, his tone serious, "you will be her last hope. I don't think she will take it well if you deny her. She may even try something drastic."

Sirius's eyes widened, "How do you know this?" he asked.

Snape smiled a sad smile, "I have been there before. As a matter of fact, Sara and I have been very alike during our school careers. She is very dear to me, Black. Take good care of her."

And with that Snape left the room for Sirius to think about those words.

And he did, for there was much meaning hidden within them.