Disclaimer: I do not own Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, or Lily Evans.

I do own Kadasa Mori and Samantha Selene and any of the characters I make up along the way.

I also don't own the places mention in here (Ex: Hogwarts, Hogwarts Express, Platform 9 ¾'s, etc.) Unless they're of my own creations (Ex: Sam's American home)

I never want to own Wormtail so you may have him.

Oh and I don't own any of the teachers… unless of course I make them up.

Yup… I think that's about it. Now on with the story!

Last time:

I never really realized it before. Kadasa smiled watching Sam and Remus who were quietly dancing, Sam resting her head on his shoulder. Aw. They're so cute together! An inner chibified Kadasa squealed like a fan girl, a grin coming to her face. Someone sat down next to her and she jumped, looking over to find Sirius grinning at her. He handed her a cup of hot chocolate. "Thanks."

He nodded and looked at the dance floor. "Shall we try and get them together?" Sirius asked.

She blinked. "But… they already are."

"So we'll just have to try harder!"

She grinned brilliantly and raised her fist into the air. "Yes! We will succeed again!"

"Excuse me. Yes I know you're all enjoying yourselves but it is nearing midnight and unfortunately my duties as a Headmaster include making sure you all get to bed sometime tonight so will you please calmly exit the Great Hall and have wonderful dreams tonight!"

"Maybe after Christmas break?"

"Sounds good."

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His Parents' Time

Chapter 33 - Blackmail Plans (Tuesday, December 20th)

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Remus sighed to himself, looking out the window during class and watching snowflakes drift lazily. It was a week till Christmas and classes were long and boring. Tomorrow, all six of them would be going to James' home for most of vacation. They'd come back on the 28th because both of James' parents were going to Ireland on vacation.

Remus yawned, looking around the classroom. Professor Kuma had given up on trying to get them to focus, (not that he'd actually tried) instead making them read in their textbooks. Remus scoffed mentally. Like anyone was reading it.

He glanced over at Sirius who made sure his bangs were hiding his eyes and he was asleep. James was sprawled over the desk snoring lightly.

Kadasa had propped the book in her lap and was looking down at it but Remus was sure she was asleep. Lily looked on the verge of going out and Sam was watching the snow fall.

BBBBBBBBBBBRRRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGG!

The class jumped, some falling out of their seats as the bell rang including James and Sirius. Kuma looked around, having been asleep apparently.

"Class dismissed," he called faintly. "Have a good holiday." Whooping and cheering the class erupted and Kadasa was leaning against Sirius yawning.

"Tiredness," she mumbled.

"Equal tiredness," Sirius stated back and they all headed into the Gryffindor tower, heading up to the Head Gryffindor's common room, a new creation Dumbledore had thought of, one his "more brilliant ideas" as he put it. Sirius and Kadasa crashed on the couch, leaning against one another. James flopped into the arm chair, Sam and Remus taking the loveseat and Lily taking the other loveseat.

"So, ready to come to my house?" James asked but before anyone could answer, Sirius suddenly slumped over, falling onto his side, Kadasa falling on top of him. She blinked blearily and crawled in front of him, curling up on the couch. Sirius put an arm around her waist and they were both out.

Sam and Lily tried to resist the urge to go 'awwwwwwwwwww' but failed miserably.

"We need a camera." James stated and rushed up the stairs, returning a moment later. He snapped a picture and grinned. "Perfect blackmail."

"No!" Lily stated. He turned, awaiting her to start yelling at him but she grinned. "I want a copy."

"Oh me too!" Sam cried.

"Me three!" Remus grinned.

James grinned and winked. "You got it."

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Lily looked over the rim of her book at 2:30. Kadasa was still curled up with Sirius. She didn't blame her for still being out cold. Sam had gotten sick last night and Kadasa took her up to the nurse's wing letting Lily sleep because she had to walk the halls tonight.

She smiled looking at Kadasa's peaceful face. She never looked this peaceful when she was awake. Lily always felt bad for her when she saw her smile. There was always something behind it that made her heart squeeze. She wondered if James knew what it was.

She glanced at him. He had a book propped against his legs, feet on the coffee table in the middle of the couches. His eyes were slowly moving across the page until he felt her gaze and looked up. She motioned with her eyes to Kadasa and Sirius and he looked over. A smile crossed his face and he winked at her. She rolled her eyes and returned to her book.

Kadasa and Lily had been best friends since they met. Sam had been shy and quiet but she immediately became the big sister. Intelligent yet sly and quick witted, she took care of Lily and Kadasa who seemed to be lit on short fuses. She learned their secrets and told them hers. Now they were inseparable friends. Nothing could tear them apart.

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Kadasa woke up an hour later and looked around. "Where am I?" she asked and saw Lily look over from her book and giggle.

"You're in the Heads' common room."

"Oh… how long have I been out?"

"About two hours."

"Oh…where's everyone else?"

Lily motioned to the other couch where Remus and Sam sat, going over some sort of parchment then to the armchair where James was staring at the ceiling.

She tried to get up but realized someone was hugging her. She looked down and saw someone's arm around her waist. Turning she saw Sirius's face. Turning further so she was facing him she moved his bangs so they fell in his eyes. He raised his arm in his sleep to move them and she slid out. They all looked amazed at her.

"How'd you know how to do that?" Sam asked as she stretched.

She shrugged. "Lucky guess." She headed for the Girls' dorm. Sam blinked and looked at Lily who shrugged.

When Kadasa came back down she was dressed in jeans and a snug fitted dark blue turtleneck. She looked around the room. Lily was lounging on the loveseat and there wasn't enough room on the loveseat Remus and Sam sat on nor on the armchair were James was now sitting up, looking around. Sighing she walked over to the couch and picked Sirius's head up sat down and put his head on her lap. She snuggled back into the comfy couch before she noticed her friends' stares. "What?"

"What exactly did you guys do at Hogsmeade?" Lily asked.

She frowned. "I already told you-"

"No. I mean did you tell each other that you were hopelessly in love with the other one or something?"

"No… why?" She raised an eyebrow and Kadasa looked down at Sirius then back at Lily. "Well you looked comfortable and this was the only other seat," Kadasa stated lamely. Lily and Sam started laughing, Remus shaking his head with a grin and James shaking his head with a sigh. "What?" Sirius suddenly shifted and opened his eyes, looking up at Kadasa.

"'ello Asa," he stated and rolled so his face was in her stomach. She flushed bright red and saw James counting '5… 4… 3… 2… 1…' Sirius gave a yelp and fell backwards off the couch looking up at her then around the room at the laughing people.

"What happened?" he asked. Kadasa flushed and Lily told him.

"Oh," he stated quietly then grinned. "So Asa must like Sirius! Aw! Sirius likes Asa too!"

"Jerk," she muttered as he hugged her.

"You know it love! Asa loves Sirius, Sirius loves Asa. Love! Love! Love! Love! Love!"

"I'm gonna kill you the first chance I get, you know that right?" Kadasa asked. "Then James will have a go cause you just said you loved his sister, then finally Lily cause she thinks you're trying to take advantage of me."

"Well if Asa kills Sirius, Sirius will die happy." Sirius stated with a nod pulling her in close again. She turned bright red and tried to pull away.

"Sirius!" she cried, muffled against his shirt. "Lemme go!"

"But Sirius loves Asa!" he wailed.

"That's nice! Let go!" he pouted but let her go. She growled, straightening her shirt. He grinned.

"Just kidding!" he shouted and grabbed her, hugging her tight.

"SIRIUS!"

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Kadasa hummed to herself as she packed her bag that night. Lily and Sam… were somewhere. She hadn't really been listening as they escaped. She walked over to the closet, grabbing a shirt.

"So!" She jumped, dropped the shirt, and spun to find Sirius lounging on her bed. "You still love me?"

She blinked. "How did you… the stairs didn't… I didn't hear you… what?"

He laughed. "Glad to know I confuse you more than your brother!"

She blinked again and he held out a letter. "For Lillikins. Jamesie and Remmy got into a pillow fight… or Remmy whapped Jamesie upside the head and Jamesie retaliated. Whichever you choose. Anyway that's why Jamesie's not here delivering it. I think it's a Head letter or something."

"Oh… kay…" she replied, still confused on how he actually got into her room without her noticing.

He tossed the letter onto Lily's bed and hopped off Kadasa's, heading for his dorm room. "See ya tomorrow Asa."

"Bye…" She blinked again then shook her head as he shut the door behind him. She needed new friends.

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Author's Note

Went to Washington D.C. Had an awesome time. Sorry for such a long delay. -- I seem to be getting worse and worse at updating but hopefully I'll get on track soon!

Till next time,

Kadasa Mori

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Sorry. No Outtakes this time!

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Next Chapter Preview: Chapter 34 - Finalement! Vacation is here!

"1 bottle of firewhiskey on the wall, 1 bottle of firewhiskey take it down, pass it around, no more bottles of firewhiskey on the wall!" Kadasa and Sirius finished then looked around the car.

Lily and Sam were pointing to something in a magazine, Remus had an arm around Sam's shoulders and was looking at whatever they were pointing to, James was leaning against the window, mouth slightly open and snoring lightly, and Sarah and Jack were up front listening to the radio. They sighed and looked at each other.

"Should we start at 1000 this time?" Sirius asked innocently.

"NO!" Lily, Sam, Remus, Sarah, and Jack shouted. James yelped and woke up suddenly, looking around blearily.

"What happened? Are they done?"

"Yes they are," Lily ordered. "After 500 bottles of firewhiskey on the wall, they are definitely done."

"They're no fun," Kadasa pouted.

"No they're not," Sirius replied.