Title: Little Spark of Madness

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter in anyway, that belongs to JK Rowlings. I don't make any money from this either. I just do it for fun :) All original characters are my own, those would be the ones that you don't recognize from the books.

AN: Thank you all for the love. I know this is a short filler chapter, but I wanted to get something out for you guys.

I guess the biggest problem have been the reviews and PMs that I get for every chapter telling me how sexist it is, and how backwards it is, sarcastic comments just so they can comment, or how in the books this never would have happened. The guest reviews that do this ding my email every 30 minutes for every chapter. The occasional criticism I understand, I may take it or discard it. However what has been happening is much different.

I guess I am just going to say If you don't like it, you don't have to read it. You also don't have to review on every chapter telling me how horrible the plot of the story is (in guest mode so no one knows who you are). Of course there are different things that aren't in the books it is fan-fiction. And I didn't want an all sunshine and daisies story. So yes, it is going to deal with being sexist against females a bit. It is something that the characters need to get through (and sometimes you don't always win that fight). Sometimes you go with the best scenario.

I love you all who are enjoying my story and I will keep it going I promise I won't quit. Sorry for the rant, but people were just wearing on my nerves. Constructive criticism is ALWAYS welcome, but the put downs, sarcastic snide comments, and feminist extreme comments just need to stop. This is the type of story that it is, I hope you continue to read.

Bluesands22

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Potter Manor

June 10th, 1976

Hermione POV

Running my hand over the yellowed pages of the book I had been reading when a shadow fell over me blocking out the sun.

Looking up I raised my hand in a fruitless attempt to block the sun from my eyes. Blinking a few times I finally realized it was Sirius standing over me.

Smiling up at him, "Hello."

He just grinned at me, his long hair falling in his face slightly due to the downward tilt of his head, "Hello."

He dropped down sitting on his haunches next to me near the edge of the blanket I had laid out, "So is now a good time?"

Searching my brain but coming up empty as I shook my head, "For? Sorry I have been at a dress fitting all morning. I am really hating those people at Taft."

I saw his face fall a bit, but I couldn't tell if it was because I had forgotten something or talking about my impending date with Galen tomorrow night. "Sirius?"

He looked away for a moment before looking back with his smile back in place, "Remember I asked you to go with me out to the gardens?"

Darnn it. I knew I forgot something. Closing my book I nodded, "Oh I am so sorry Sirius. Yes, now is a good time." He stood and held a hand out for me to help me up which I took gratefully once I realized my legs were well on their way to falling asleep.

Sliding my flats on as I followed him further away from the Manor towards the thick grove of trees at the bottom of the hill we were walking down, "Is this where you take Moony on the full moons?"

Watching as his head nodded slightly, "Ya, we just run around the Property. Dad has wards up that prevent him from leaving or getting into the house. There is a lot of room out here. Even if they don't really know about the other animals running around with him." He grinned at me.

Swallowing I looked around as we came to a small area that had a little creek that led into a small pond in the tree clearing. "Wow Sirius this is beautiful. So peaceful."

Sirius nodded and looked away, "Ya, I thought you would like it. So are you ready for the Summer Moon Gala? Are you excited?"

Sighing I shook my head, "No, not really. I mean I am ready, just not excited. I have a weird feeling about it. Did you know Lucius is going? He said he would be there if I needed to get away. Why would he say that?"

Shrugging his shoulders Sirius sat down on a rock, "Maybe he is trying to get on good terms with you even though he hasn't told you about his request."

I couldn't help the frown that appeared on my face as I thought back to when Lucius and I spoke, "I don't know about that. He definitely seemed like he was trying to help me see that what happened with Galen wasn't his fault. Probably so I don't blame him the same way. I saw right through that one. However when we talked about the Gala. It was different. I am not sure how."

It was quiet, too quiet and I turned to see where Sirius was. He was just sitting on a boulder staring out at the pond. "Sirius are you alright?"

While his head didn't move his eyes flickered from the pond to meet mine before going back to the pond. "Yep."

'Well that didn't seem right.' Squinting at him as I tilted my head ever so slightly, "Sirius?"

He leaned back slapping his hands on his legs, "Do you like him?"

My mind went blank as I looked at him. Unsure of what he as asking, it may have been an easy question but my mind wasn't allowing me to think.

Sirius looked back to me without any expression on his face, "Lucius Malfoy, do you like him?"

I could tell that he was hurt, although I am not sure what I did. "Sirius, what are you talking about. Lucius is a… friend."

He snorted as he looked back to the pond, "I mean would you rather date him now that you know he put in a request. You aren't just stuck with me now you know."

'How dare he.' grinding my teeth slightly, "Sirius, I don't know what I am thinking right now other that you are upset. You know Lucius and I are friends already. Just because I don't think he is a utter cad, doesn't mean I want to date him. I am just not really sure about anything."

I watched as he closed his eyes releasing a breath from his chest. "Sorry. We have been through enough. It is just that you are new here and Lucius is a right bastard. You don't know him like I do."

I walked over and sat by him knocking my knee to his, "You forget where I am from. The house I was torchered in was his. Malfoy Manor. I was a ball of nerves when you took me there for that ball. I kept having flashbacks when I was alone. So yes, I know a path he can follow. I know the heartless person he can become. While I am not saying I want to date him, I am saying I am willing to give him the same chance I am giving Peter. He doesn't have to choose that path. If that changes due to our friendship, that would be great. You-know-who used a lot of Malfoy money to become as powerful as he did."

Sirius paled significantly and then nodded, "Alright I get it." I saw the muscles in his neck move as if he was swallowing, "I didn't know that is where you were…. Hermione I am so sorry. I left you alone there. Merlin's saggy balls you danced with him."

Shaking my head I held his hand in my own, "I've already come to terms with that, it is no use to bring it up again."

Biting my lip I couldn't help the small twinge of guilt that rose in my gut. I had thought for a few moments near the end of the year that it might be nice to be with Lucius. 'Not that it mattered' I thought as I pulled my legs to my chest hearing the crinkle of parchment in my pocket.

The memory of that morning when I received the owl in my room before I was out of bed. Apparently Dumbledore had managed to procure the Hufflepuff cup once everyone was out of school. I wasn't entirely sure I wanted to know how as a pang of disappointment ran through me knowing the poor dragon in Gringotts wouldn't be set free this time. I would have to think of another way to free him.

We now had the diadem, ring, and the cup. All we needed now was the diary and the locket. Unfortunately Harry's memory about where the locket was proved useless, it wouldn't be there until after regular finished Hogwarts. We either had to find it early elsewhere or wait.

The diary on the other hand… Getting closer to Lucius might be a good thing.

Snapping from my thoughts as I felt a hand on my arm shaking me slightly, "Huh?"

Internally rolling my eyes at myself at my eloquent response. "Sorry I got lost in my thoughts."

Sirius just smiled nodding his head at me, "This place will do that to you. It is very relaxing."

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Later that evening

James & Sirius' Room

3rd POV

The boys were all laid out between the two boy's beds while Hermione sat on a over stuffed armchair in the corner.

There was a pile of sweets in the center of the room and Hermione couldn't help but cringe as she thought of all that sugar.

Harry suddenly sat up and looked at Remus and then Peter. "Okay so there is something that we need to talk about."

Remus look over to him with an expression that said 'about time' as he gave Harry his full attention.

Peter just looked around confused before looking to Harry as well.

"There is something that we have kept from you guys."

Hermione's voice spoke up, "We aren't from here. We were born in 1980."

Harry stared at James, "Our parents were James and Lily Potter. They died, we died, everyone died. We came back to change things. Dumbledore has our memories and he is using them the get ahead of what we know is coming."

Playing with an invisible piece of lint on her skirt, "I had a minor breakdown and that is why Sirius, Harry, James and I went to the Headmasters office. I am sorry we didn't tell you both sooner, but we decided to wait until break. It is a lot to take in. With Newts, we wanted to spare you both the pressure."

Remus frowned but nodded his head giving Hermione a pointed look, "I get that, but it isn't like I didn't know something was going on."

Harry gave Remus a pointed look as well, "Everyone has secrets and sometimes it might take a while to come out."

Sighing Remus paled a bit and nodded, "True. Sorry Hermione."

She smiled at him, "Things come out when they are meant to I guess."

The group spent the rest of the night going over Harry and Hermione's past. On more than one occasions they had to stop to console someone, or in Peter's case remind him that he wasn't that person. Hopefully he never would be.

By the time the group was done talking the sun was just starting to peek out to start the new day causing Hermione to sneak back to her own room to get a few hours of rest before the Gala.

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Well, like I said it was short. With the holidays coming up it might be a little while before I can post again. If you don't hear from me Happy Holidays :)

Bluesands22