DISCLAIMER: I do not own Harry Potter. I only own Sirina and the much hated Harlem.
A/N: Wow, you guys really hate Harlem. I cracked up every time I read "KILL HARLEM!" in your guys' reviews. I can't say I didn't expect it but it was funny the way some of you wanted me to kill her off. MoonyNZ sent me her version of how this chapter should go…I'll include it at the bottom. It's hilarious….you have to read it. Okay, anyways…sorry to say, Harlem will not be dying anytime soon. Sorry to disappoint. I do, however, plan to kill off someone either in one of the next chapters…it might even be this one….you just have to read to find out. Actually, this chapter is just pure silliness. I wanted something stupid before the bad things began to happen. Okay, enough blabbering…ON WITH THE STORY!
One last thing…MoonyNZ, I put something in here for ya…
Where we left off…(minus the whole lord thing) …
Sirius lifted her up and Hermione automatically wrapped her legs around his waist. The pie and ice cream was forgotten as Sirius made his way up the stairs with Hermione in his embrace.
Chapter 18:
Much later, Hermione and Sirius went to pick Sirina up from Molly who had volunteered to watch her while Hermione and Sirius moved his things from the Black House to her cottage. They had agreed, knowing it would be much easier without having to worry about her every minute. It proved to be a very good idea, both acknowledge, after what transpired that very afternoon. (A/N: cough, cough)
When Hermione and Sirius apparated into the Black House, they viewed a very funny scene. Ginny was on top of George, soaking wet, trying to choke him. Fred, meanwhile, was pressed up against the wall by a very mad (and very wet) Harry.
"I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!" Ginny screamed at her brother.
"Ugh….Gi…Ginny…..please…," George managed to get out.
Fred, on the other hand, was staring at his future brother-in-law, terrified. "Come on Harry, it was just an innocent little joke…"
Harry rolled his eyes. "Nothing is innocent as far as you two are concerned."
"Um…," Sirius interjected timidly, "would anyone mind informing us what's going on?"
Fred and George looked hopefully at Hermione and Sirius, apparently they thought that they would save them from the beating they were receiving.
"These two," Ginny said angrily, "thought it would be funny to play a harmless prank on Harry and I."
"Well…what did they do? And why are you wet?" Hermione asked, confused.
"They put a charm on my bed so that if Harry and I went near it, we would…well, get plastered with water balloons," Ginny answered, fuming with anger.
"What's more," Harry added bitterly, "they made it so if Ginny and I got in close proximity of each other while in her room, we would get accosted with flying objects."
"Really?" Sirius asked interested. It was clear that he thought this was a clever prank.
"Yes, really," Ginny bit out, glaring at his cheerful voice.
Hermione thought about saving Fred and George, but then thought of how she would feel if the prank was pulled on her and she couldn't go near Sirius. "Well, got to go get Sirina," she told them. "Have fun," she called as she pulled Sirius out of the room, Fred and George staring horridly after them.
"Are you just going to leave them in there?" Sirius asked after they were out of hearing range.
Hermione smiled at him. "How would you feel if it was done to us?"
Sirius opened his mouth as if to say something, then shut it again in thought. "Good point," he said after a thought.
Hermione rose up and kissed him lightly. "Let's go get our daughter and go do something."
Sirius smiled, "How about some we make a trip to Diagon Alley?"
"Okay," Hermione agreed, although she was looking at him suspiciously, wondering what he needed in Diagon Alley. She did not question him, though, as she walked into the kitchen to where Molly was playing with Sirina.
"Hello Molly," Sirius greeted.
"Oh, hello dears, finished already?" Molly asked as she rose to hug them.
"No, but we decided to save it for another day," Hermione informed her.
"Yeah," Sirius agreed with a devilish grin, "we're exhausted. Strenuous activity, you know." He winked.
Hermione forced a smile as she subtly stomped down on Sirius' foot. "We needed a break."
Molly smiled knowingly at them. "I understand completely. Are you two planning on staying for dinner?"
Hermione glanced at Sirius. "I think that we're going to make a quick visit to Diagon Alley and eat in tonight."
"Besides," Sirius smiled as a crash was heard from the living room along with Ginny's thunderous voice, "I think you'll have your hands full."
Molly rushed past them and they could hear her muttering, "Honestly, you'd think they would be a little more mature at their age…"
Sirius laughed and lifted Sirina into his arms. "What do you think love? Want to make a trip to Diagon Alley?"
Sirina giggled happily. "I'll take that as a yes," Sirius said with a chuckle.
Hermione smiled at him. "That's as close as you'll get to a yes from her."
Sirius fought back a laugh as Molly's voice erupted from the living room, chastising the twins for what they did. "Come on, before we're dragged into this."
"Don't you think we should say bye first?" Hermione asked, looking skeptically at the door leading into the living room.
Sirius thought about it for a moment before…, "WE'RE LEAVING…SEE YOU GUYS TOMORROW!" he called loudly and then disapparated. Hermione quickly followed suit.
They arrived at the back door of the Leaky Cauldron and Sirius tapped the right bricks with his wand. The bricks moved to reveal the entrance of Diagon Alley. Sirina giggled in delight as she watched the bricks move.
"Where would you like to go first?" Hermione asked.
Sirius grinned sheepishly at her. "Well, Sirina and I have some things to do…"
Hermione glowered at him. "So basically you want me to get lost."
Sirius kissed her apologetically. "Just for a little bit."
Hermione shook her head and walked off towards Flourish & Blotts. She could hear Sirius chuckling after her.
Hermione was distracted, however, as she passed the new magical pet store and saw something she just had to get for Sirina.
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Hermione sat in Flourish & Blotts with Mr. Flourish, cooing over her recent purchase when Sirius walked in carrying Sirina and a bag fool of goodies. He froze, though, when he saw what she held in her arms.
"No, no, absolutely not," Sirius stated at once.
Hermione stuck out her lower lip and looked up at him with puppy eyes almost rivaling his. "But Sirius…."
"No Hermione," he stated in a final-like tone.
She stared defiantly at him. "You'd do well to remember that it is my home."
"Our home," Sirius pointed out.
"I bought it so I can technically bring whatever I so choose to there and you cannot say anything about it. Besides, you left me," Hermione stated, raising her chin rebelliously.
Sirius glared at her and said in a harsh whisper. "In case you've forgotten, I'm a dog."
Hermione patted his cheek affectionately. "I know, love."
"So…," Sirius started.
"So…what?"
"So you can't take that….that…..thing home," he said heatedly.
"I can do whatever I want to," Hermione said indolently. "And this thing's name is Fluffy."
"FLUFFY!" Sirius cried in outrage.
Hermione smirked. "Yes, Fluffy. Got a problem with that?"
"As a matter of fact I do."
Hermione half smiled. "You do? Too bad."
Sirius' mouth opened in shock. "Hermione…"
Hermione rolled her eyes. "Oh don't Hermione me. Besides, if you'd noticed, your daughter has taken quite a liking to the newest member of our family."
Sirius stared incredulously at her. "No way is that thing part of our family."
Hermione sighed and shook her head. "Honestly, Sirius, it's just a little bitty kitty."
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Sirius, still pouting over the little ball of black fluff currently resting in Hermione's arms, threw himself down on the couch.
Hermione rolled her eyes and sighed loudly as she saw this. "Honestly Sirius, are you going to continue pouting like a two year old? I already have one child in the house hold, I don't need another."
Sirius glared at her. "I am not pouting like a two year old," he said angrily, drawing down his eyes and crossing his arms stubbornly.
Hermione grinned at him. "Of course you aren't honey."
Sirina giggled from her position in the bouncy seat as she watched the scene in front of her and reached out for the kitty. Hermione sat down beside her daughter and allowed her to pet the kitty, being careful to make sure that Fluffy did not hurt Sirina.
Sirius huffed. "That…that…."
Hermione looked over her shoulder at him. "Cat, Sirius. It isn't that hard to remember."
He glared but did not argue back. "That…cat…could hurt our daughter."
"I highly doubt it. It's just a kitty, love, it likes to be loved and petted."
"Yeah, and that's what it wants you to think. It cuddles up to you and acts all…innocent, just waiting for the perfect moment to strike," Sirius whispered as if he was afraid the cat might know he was on to it.
Hermione stared at him, her face portraying her confusion. "What are you on about?"
"That," Sirius pointed to the fluffy little ball of black purring joyfully, "is conspiring against us at this very moment. No doubt laughing at our stupidity."
"Only at yours," Hermione muttered as she shook her head and turned back to her daughter.
At that moment, Fluffy attempted to hop onto Hermione's lap. Sirius gave a cry and leaped down, knocking the kitty from Hermione as he shielded her body with his.
Hermione smacked him upside that head. "What the bloody hell are you trying to do?"
Sirius stared at her, dumbfounded, "Saving you of course."
Hermione cocked an eyebrow, "From a kitten that probably doesn't even weigh one pound and doesn't know it's own name."
"Er…"
"Sirius."
"Yes love?"
"Take your daughter upstairs before I seriously hurt you," Hermione threatened.
Sirius grinned sheepishly at her. "Yes darling."
Sirius picked up Sirina and made his way up the stairs to lay his daughter down for a nap. He stared at her before he left the room. "You're lucky, you know? You can't talk so you can't be blamed for saying stupid things." Sirina only giggled.
When Sirius returned from taking Sirina upstairs for a nap, Hermione turned on him from the stove. "I just don't understand you."
"What do you mean?"
"You liked Crookshanks!"
"Er…Crookshanks helped me," Sirius pointed out.
"Fluffy is just a kitten, Sirius! I doubt he could break into the boys dormitory to steal the passwords."
Sirius managed a strained chuckle, hoping to lighten up the atmosphere. "Sorry?"
Hermione fixed him with a hard stare. "For what?"
"For overreacting."
"You bet you overreacted. Honestly, a kitten taking me down? You are off your rocker."
Sirius wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her lips passionately. "But you'll take care of me."
Hermione bent back and whacked him with the wooden spoon in her hand. "I'll take care of you alright."
Sirius chuckled and skillfully grabbed the deadly spoon out of her hand. "I'll take this, thank you." He ducked his head and caught her lips with his to stop her protests.
Reluctantly, Hermione wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned against him. "If I didn't love you so much, I'd probably kill you."
Sirius grinned. "Then it's a good thing you love me. You know some pretty mean curses if I remember correctly."
Hermione blushed, "He deserved it!"
Sirius kissed her and lightly patted the top of her head. "Of course he did sweetheart."
Hermione glared at him. "You're mocking me."
Sirius grinned. "Of course I am sweetheart."
Hermione playfully smacked him. "Just for that, you can sleep on the couch tonight."
Sirius fell to his knees and wrapped his arms tightly around her waist. "I am sorry! I didn't mean it!"
Hermione chuckled and patted his head and in a mocking voice said, "Of course you didn't sweetheart."
Sirius quickly brought her down and she landed on the floor. He quickly climbed over her, pinning her down, and began to feverously tickle her.
"Stop…please….you…can…have…..the….bed….," Hermione managed to gasp out between laughs.
Sirius stopped and smiled down at her. "Promise?"
Hermione smiled back. "I promise."
Sirius leaned down and caught her lips with his, lightly nibbling her lower lip. She gasped and he took full advantage of her parted lips.
"I vote we skip dinner and go make use of that bed," Sirius whispered as he kissed his way down her throat.
Hermione moaned and wiggled beneath him. She leaned back and stared deeply into his deep blue eyes, hungry with lust, and smiled. "You have my vote."
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A/N: Okay, just use your imagination there…..I ain't goin into a lot of details since this is rated "T" now. Like I said above, this was just pure silliness. I'm in a silly mood and didn't want to start the serious stuff….yet. I think I might start the serious stuff in the next chapter…but who knows? Next week is a busy week for me. There is a birthday almost every day next week. Then I have practice Monday and Friday night. I have a bake sale Thursday for the flags. I baby sit every day. AND I have a parade on Saturday to go too, not to mention the fair that night. Fun, fun, fun… So I thought I better get this up soon cause I don't think I'll have a chance to write anymore for at least a week or so….
First the trivia prizes…. Those who won an imaginary hammock are…..
manasa… Okay so she was the only one…I'll try to do an easy one this time.
The answer was: The washing machine. Congrats to the winners…
Now, for a new trivia question. This one should be an easy one…well, for some. The winner(s) get an imaginary Harry Potter character to do with as you please. Please specify which character you want when you answer.
Q: Who, in history, killed over 500 people but, when arrested, was only charged with tax evasion?
I worded that really bad, sorry… But anywhos…do you know the answer?
Kidden: Are you from WV? Or do you just like WV? Just wondering cause I read the part where you said ppl from WV rock and just wondered…
Now for MoonyNZ's version of this chapter. It cracked me up so I had to let you guys read it. You'll like it, I promise. Here it is…. If you're confused, read her review for ch. 19 and what she wanted to do to Harlem.
Sirius bent down and picked up the small black kitten from the doorway of his and Hermione's house. Looking around for its owner and only observing an empty street Sirius frowned and took the kitten inside in his arms.
With the small ball of fluff still secure in his arms Sirius took out a saucer from the cupboard and filled it up with milk. The little black kitten (now christened Fluffy by Sirius in respect for MoonyNZ's recently deceased-now-in-kitty-heaven Fluffy) eagerly lapped up the milk as Hermione walked into the room with Sirina in her arms
Sirina squealed with delight at the kitten and eagerly reached for its tail, only just being held back by her mother.
"She was on the porch" Sirius explained "Any ideas who's she is?"
Hermione nodded stroking the cat "Harlem's, she brought her to impress the male population of the street."
"Oh" Sirius said a little disappointed having already fallen for Fluffy. Hermione glanced out of the kitchen widow across the street to Harlem's house "It doesn't look like she's been home all night"
"She just left the poor thing without food?" Sirius asked shocked
Hermione snorted "That wouldn't surprise me"
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Later on in the afternoon Sirius noted a car pulling up to Harlem's place and a person he'd never seen before hop out of the drivers seat.
'he looks kinda down' Sirius mused as the man dressed in black headed for the door pulling out a key and unlocking it
"Hermione" Sirius called "Someone's at Harlem's place. I'm going to take Fluffy back"
Hermione appeared from the lounge/den/sitting room (whatever you like to call it..) "I'll come too"
Sirius rolled his eyes at Hermione's insecurity but let her lead him out of the door nonetheless.
The couple crossed the street and met with the stranger coming back out of the house.
"Hi there" Sirius greeted "Do you know where Harlem is. This is her kitten" Sirius held up the small black ball of fluff
"Oh.." the nerdy looking guy (lol..lame I know..) stuttered "I guess you haven't heard the news"
"News?" Hermione asked her face growing serious
"There was an accident at work. Harlem wont be coming home"
Sirius and Hermione stared slack-jawed at the gangly man in front of them "What happened?" Sirius asked when he'd found his voice
"She was reaching for some papers up high but didn't see the stapler on top of them, it fell and hit her in the head"
"She was killed by a stapler?" Hermione asked eyebrows raised
"Well that may have been the cause but it wasn't what killed her. After she was hit she fell down the three flights of stairs that were behind her"
"Merlin" Sirius whispered earning himself a weird look from the man "Did she break her neck?"
"No. She survived the fall, there were painters working at the bottom, it was the scaffolding that stopped her, it didn't fall at first, then the stapler came flying down after her, hit the guy on the scaffolding causing the whole thing to collapse, she survived that too but was allergic to the paint and had a reaction, by the time the paramedics arrived there was nothing anyone could do"
Hermione and Sirius just stared at the freckly face man-boy-thing... "errr" Sirius started
"The funerals tomorrow" the guy said getting into his car "keep the cat"
What did you guys think? Written by MoonyNZ…I thought it was cute… I laughed.
Okay, You know what to do and if you don't…review…Thanks!
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