Disclaimers: See the first chapter.
Snippets From the Potterverse
Chapter 41 - Faerie Godmother
Halloween dawned bright and sunny, if a little cold. It was a Hogsmeade weekend, and Harry was looking forward to it even more than usual, because Sirius and Remus were going to be shopping in Hogsmeade today, and had promised to meet up with him. Ron, Hermione, and Ginny watched in mild alarm as Harry bounced impatiently in his seat during breakfast, waiting for his friends to finish their scrambled eggs.
Harry, calm down.
I can't help it! I'm excited! Harry protested.
You've gone through months at a time not seeing Sirius or Remus, Hermione pointed out. It shouldn't be that hard to wait for another half-hour or so.
He stuck his tongue out at her (so mature) and kept bouncing. Hermione heaved an enormous sigh. Ron and Ginny merely shrugged and resumed eating.
Finally, by eleven o'clock, everyone was ready to go. The four teenagers (soon joined by Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom) headed down the path to Hogsmeade.
I can't believe I'm meeting Stubby Boardman! Luna squealed. The others ignored her. Ginny turned to Harry.
You know, Harry, I've been wondering. What are you supposed to call Remus?
What do you mean?
Well, Sirius is your godfather. Remus might be the feminine half of the relationship, but you can hardly call him your godmother. So what do you call him?
Silence fell as they all pondered this (except for Luna, who was rummaging through her bag for her autograph book). No one knew quite what to say, so Hermione suggested they ask Sirius and Remus themselves.
The two men were waiting for them outside the Three Broomsticks. After introducing Neville and Luna to Sirius and Remus, Harry led the way inside the pub for a round of butterbeers. Once they had settled themselves around a table, Hermione gave Harry a Look and a sharp poke in the ribs.
Ow! I mean - Remus, Sirius, can I ask your opinion on something?
Fire away, Sirius said comfortably, stuffing crisps into his mouth. Harry looked uneasily at Remus.
Er - well... I was wondering... Sirius is my godfather, but what would you call yourself, Remus?
There was a pause, broken only by the chatter from surrounding tables and crunchy noises as Sirius munched on more crisps. Remus looked perplexed. Well, Harry, I've never really thought of it before. What do you think I should be called?
Er - well... I always just thought of you as Sirius' boyfriend.... but I don't know what to say to people, I mean, it's a little hard to explain.... some people are just so touchy about gay couples...
You could always call him Mrs. Black, Sirius said mildly.
NO thank you, dear, Remus muttered, stuffing a crisp into Sirius' mouth. No matter what I am in the bedroom, I refuse to be called your wife in public.
The kids twitched. Ron spoke up. How about faerie godmother? he asked, sniggering.
Remus cried. No, no!! A thousand times no!!
How about my former Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher and Sirius' significant other'? Hermione suggested.
How politically correct, Sirius mumbled. And he's not my significant other'. He's more like my one-and-only, ever'.
Eyes widened all around the table. Sirius! You've only been with one person all your life? Ron asked in disbelief.
Sirius turned red. Is that so wrong?
No, but I thought you were the school playboy in your day!
Sirius mumbled something indistinct and turned redder. Hermione poked Ron in the side. Remus ignored them. Well, Harry, I guess I can simply be termed your godfather's lover. There's really no other way to describe our situation.
I guess, Harry admitted, just as someone approached their table.
Hi, Harry! It was Cho Chang. Harry blushed as Cho looked round at his drinking mates, her eyes coming to rest on Sirius. Have we met?
Er - Blushing furiously, Harry tried to remember his manners. Cho, this is my godfather, Sirius Black - and you know Professor Lupin, he's - he's - His mind was temporarily blank.
- Sirius' wife - I mean, my faerie godmother! he finally blurted out.
Remus wailed and buried his face in his hands.
