Simply Irresistible

Chapter Six

At four in the morning Harry finally decided that he was never going to get to sleep. He needed to talk to someone about this. He could never tell Ron and he couldn't get to Hermione's dorm. There was one other person he could talk to.

Harry quietly got out of bed and opened his trunk, taking out a small mirror. He went back to his bed and shut the curtains, placing a silencing charm on them so as not to wake his room mates. He looked into the mirror and mumble "Sirius". For a moment nothing happened. Then, quite suddenly, the handsome, smiling face of Harry's Godfather appeared, and Harry gave a smile of relief. "Hi Siri." he mumbled "I-I really need someone to talk to right now.."

The smile on Sirius' face immediately died when he saw the tears welling up in Harry's eyes. "Can you get out of the castle?" Harry nodded "Alright I'm in Hogsmeade, meet me outside the Three Broomsticks in fifteen miniuts, aright?" Harry nodded again and put the mirror down, quickly getting up and getting dressed in a tight pair of jeans, and a crimson red T-shirt. He pulled his invisibility cloak over his head and dashed out of the dorm and out of the common room, ignoring the fat ladies yelling ("Who's there! You shouldn't be out of bed this late!"). He ran out the entrance hall and out the main gates, not stopping or slowing down in the least bit. He threw off the cloak when he saw Sirius and ran full speed into his embrace, knocking the air out of him.

Sirius smiled and wrapped his arms around Harry, who's body was wracking with silent sobs. "Shhh. It's ok Harry. Don't cry, it's alright. I'm here. Don't cry." Sirius cooed, stroking Harry's multi-colored hair. "Come with me, I have a room in here." he said, picking up Harry's cloak and leading the way up to his room.

By the time they had gotten to Sirius' room, Harry had stopped crying completely, his face tear-streaked and his eyes strangely luminescent, as eyes always are after crying.

"Now, what's wrong? I see you've come into your inheritance." He added, taking in Harry's appearance.

Harry nodded and grabbed his tail, twisting it in his hands nervously. He didn't even know where to start. "Siri.." Harry began and proceeded to tell Sirius everything that had happened, beginning at his first lesson with Draco, and ending at Draco's confession. Sirius sat through all of this without interrupting once and Harry was immensely grateful. It felt good to get it all out. No one knew the whole story. "Siri... do you think it's possible that I have two mates..?" harry asked and Sirius smiled knowingly.

"Harry, what skills have you mastered? What elements have you learned to manipulate?" He asked, and Harry stared at him, confused, coking his head a bit to the left.

"Fire and ice. Well actually Fire ice and water but water is the same thing as ice so I don't really count that. Why?"

"So that still leaves Earth, and Darkness. When you master Earth you will be able to control wind, ground, etc. And when you master Darkness, you'll be able to blend with the shadows, no one will be able to see you at all. Also you'll be able to emit a dark cloud that's un penetrable. Only you'll be able to get rid of it. Very useful for getting out of sticky situations." Sirius said all of this rather excitedly, and Harry just looked at him, getting more and more puzzled by the second.

"Siri.. Not that this isn't all fascinating, but what does this have to do with me having two mates?"

"Harry Sprites only have one mate. It is impossible for a Sprite to have more than one. Also, you won't have a clue as to whom your mate is until you master all of the elements. And when you do, you'll know immediately whom your mate is. You will immediately smell his or her scent no matter how far away they are and the moment you smell it you will be at their side. It's like apparating except it's against your will. And Dumbledore's charms will not stop it either. At least that's what happened with James. You're a full Sprite so I don't know if it'll be the same for you. I'm assuming it will be. Harry what you feel for Mr. Malfoy and Mr. Daae are simply infatuations. No matter what you may think you are not in love with them and they are not your mates. Well...actually one of them might be.. You never know. I really hope it's Mr Daae... I don't think I could stand having Malfoy for a Godson-in-law." Sirius finished, smiling. It was obvious he wouldn't care if it was Lord Voldemort himself that was Harry's mate, as long as Harry was happy. (A/N:...you know...I COULD make this a Harry/Sirius fic ...they make SUCH a cute couple.. shrinks back from evil death glares b-but! I'd make him become magically younger! Cringes and ducks from various pointy objects aimed at her head oooorrr not... that's always an option as well...)

Harry suddenly launched himself at his Godfather, sending him flying back onto the bed. "I love you Siri. Thank you. For being there for me. You'll never know how much it means to me." Harry said into Sirius' chest, tears threatening to fall again. Sirius smiled and wrapped his arms around his now sobbing Godson, pulling him closer to his chest.

"I love you to Harry. You know I'll always be there for you." He whispered, kissing Harry's sweet smelling hair.

They lay like that for hours, Harry laying on top of Sirius, his head berried in the nape of his neck, Sirius with his arms wrapped around Harry smiling lovingly, even in his sleep. The picture was perfect. The sun slowly creeping in the window, covering them in a light glow. To anyone on the outside it looked like two men locked in a lover's embrace. (A/N: Pleeeeeaaaase! ducks from more sharp pointing objects and pouts Fine! Be that way! I'll just make my next fic about them! ...of course Sirius will have to be younger...) To Harry and Sirius it was a man comforting his son when he needed him more than ever.

Harry woke well into the next night, breathing in the nearly intoxicating smell of his Father (for Harry didn't think of Sirius as simply a Godfather). He smelt of sweat, peppermint and a faint hint of roses. Harry couldn't understand where the roses part came from but he breathed it in none-the-less, wanting to memorize his scent forever. Harry felt safe in his father's arms, all his worries seemed to wash away and he felt as if he'd never be in danger again. He looked up at the sleeping face of his father before smiling and snuggling back down into his embrace and drifting back to sleep.

"Harry, Harry wake up! Harry we've been asleep for nearly two days!" Harry woke begrudgingly, not wanting to let go of the warmth that was the man beneath him. "I don't care...come on Siri ...go back to sleep. Please? I don't wanna go back to the castle... so warm" he mumbled and snuggled back into Sirius' chest.

Sirius sighed and hugged Harry closer. "Harry you have to go back.." Sirius mumbled, not wanting to let go of his son either. But he knew that Dumbledore would be cross enough already.

"But Siri.. I missed you so much. Who knows when I'll get to see you again? Please? Just one more day? Can't you write Dumbledore?" Harry said, nearly In tears, his furry (A/N: yea..I decided on furry. Not long fur. Really short fur actually.) White tail swishing back and forth.

What with the warmth of Harry's body, the prospect of not seeing him for months, and the cute pleading way Harry was looking at him, Sirius couldn't help but cave.

"Alright, I'll write him. But if he says no you have to go back, understood?" Sirius asked, ruffling Harry's hair lovingly.

Harry's face brightened and he hugged his father tighter. "Thanks Siri." He mumbled closing his eyes and breathing in that scent again.

"Alright I have to go and send an owl to Albus. I'll have to go to the post office. Come on get up." He said pushing Harry off so he fell on the floor with a dull thump.

"Siriiiii!" Harry whined and Sirius smirked playfully.

"Would you like a little cheese with that whine?" he asked, using that muggle saying that Harry hear constantly from his cousin.

Harry raised an eyebrow and began to smirk. "You'll pay for that remark Mr. Black." He said and suddenly pounced on Sirius, turning into the white wolf and attacking his face with his tongue.

"Oh Harry! You have dog breath!" He said, laughing before turning into the gigantic black dog and nipping at Harry. (A/N: twitch twitch possible...snog...moment...must...resist...) Harry nipped back and tackled the other dog to the floor, standing over him, suddenly in his human form, and grinning. "I win" he said and stuck out his tongue, only to be knocked to the ground. Sirius straddled Harry's waist and looked down at him, arms folded and smirking. "You were saying?" he said and a goofy grin appeared on Harry's face. "I said. I. Win." Harry said and attacked his father with his fingers, tickling him. (A/N: Can't they kiss...just once! dagger goes zooming by my head I'll take that as a "no"...)

One hour and 15 miniuts later Harry stood outside the post office, licking his caramel, chocolate and peppermint ice cream absently. Sirius thought it odd that he has peppermint with his chocolate and caramel ("That's an odd combination..."), but, as Harry explained, he suddenly had an insatiable craving for peppermint.

Sirius walked out 1 minute after entering. It must have been a really short letter. Harry thought as he licked his ice cream again. The combination did taste quite nice. Harry was just about to take another lick when Sirius suddenly leaned down and took a humongous bite out of it. "Hey, that's not half bad." He said, ignoring the cries of outrage from Harry.

"You just ate about half my ice cream.." Harry mumbled and Sirius laughed. "But at least it wasn't the peppermint part." he said happily and started biting into his ice cream before Sirius got a chance to take the rest from him. He had just finished the cone when they reached Sirius's room. He licked off his fingers before going back into the bathroom and washing off his sticky fingers. He really could be quite the messy eater. Not that he didn't make it look incredibly cute.

When Harry got back to the room he noticed Sirius had already lain back on the bed and had his eyes shut. Harry smiled and happily walked back to the bed, plopping down on top of Sirius, berrying his face once again in the crook of Sirius' neck. Sirius grunted when Harry plopped down on top of him but wrapped his arms around his son protectively.

They didn't sleep for more than an hour before they heard the tapping on the window. Harry woke with a start and fell off the bed, startled. Sirius looked down at him and laughed before going to the window and letting in the tawny owl that Albus had sent with his reply. It read simply:

Dear Harry and Sirius,

I'm glad to see that Harry is in safe hands. We were all quite worried when we noticed he was gone. I'm afraid Harry can't stay with you, he has already missed two day of classes and I don't think he can afford to miss any more. You are more than welcome to come stay at the castle with Harry though. I'm sure he wouldn't mind sharing his bed with his loveable pet Snuffles. I will write up a note for Harry to carry so the teachers wont be cross with him for his dog following him to classes and meals. Harry I was told to inform you that you have a lesson with Mr. Daae tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. And you also have a tutoring session with Mr. Malfoy tomorrow afternoon right after Potions. You don't have to go to the rest of your classes today but I expect to see you at dinner tonight and back in class tomorrow morning.

Sincerely,

Albus Dumbledore

Harry smiled as he watched Sirius pack his things. He wouldn't have to wait months to see his father! He could see him every day! Sirius was suddenly on top of Harry snogging him senseless, and unbuttoning his shirt, "I love you Harry James Potter, Marry me?" He asked huskily and Harry smiled and nodded "yes". (A/N: gets hit in the head with a cupcake Who throws a cupcake? Honestly? gets hit in the head with a fork Relax it was just a joke!...alright back to the real fic... mumbles incoherently)

Harry smiled as he watched Sirius pack his things. He would be able to see Sirius every day! He wouldn't have to wait until the ache in his heart from the absence of his father was so unbearable he broke out in tears. And what was better still was the fact that Harry would be going to live with Sirius this summer. That is, if they could get Dumbledore to agree to it. Harry would finally escape the Dursleys! He would be living with Sirius. But Harry's heart sank when he remember what Dumbledore had said about the Dursley's house being, for lack of a better word, his safe haven. Well, at least he would get to spend the remainder of the school year with him.

Harry picked up a peppermint stick and munched on it. Sirius turned around at the rustle of the plastic.

"What is it with you and peppermint all of the sudden?" Sirius asked, bemused.

"Sirius, do you know what you smell like?" Harry asked, taking the peppermint stick out of his mouth.

"No." Sirius replied curiously.

"You smell like a mixture of sweat, roses, and peppermint." Harry said and Sirius smiled, now he understood. "It's the most wonderful, overpowering and somewhat intoxicating scent I've ever come across." Harry said and Sirius walked over to the bed and hugged him close. Harry smiled and breathed in his scent, returning the hug and closing his eyes.

I couldn't resist putting in lots of Harry/Sirius fluff. I just got finished reading the fifth book again and was in desperate need of it. I'm trying to restrain from reading the sixth book again...at least not for awhile. Anyway, since you would totally kill me if I didn't, I put "Father" and "son" in there a lot. You know, so people didn't freak and go "OMG! I hate you! This can't be a Harry/Sirius fic! Even if Siri DOES become younger! Aaahhh! Must have Harry/Draco!" or something like that...I really DO love Harry/Siri fics though...I really had to show some self-restraint while writing this, so I didn't suddenly have Harry and Sirius proclaiming their undying love for one-another. So, yea, review please. I'm nearly to 100! Oh and sorry for the constant interruptions...