September 1, 1976

Sirius was acting weird. No, not weird, but – different.

He seemed uncomfortable around her, and Raina couldn't place why. She hadn't told anyone about his motorbike. Did he think she had?

James seemed to notice Sirius' behavior too, but he must know what was causing it.

James would roll his eyes every time Sirius said that nothing was bothering him.

Raina caught up with James one day as they went to dinner.

"What's up with Sirius lately?", she asked. James ran his hand through his hair.

"Nothing."

Raina glared at him.

"What? He's said it himself. Raini, he's fine, okay?"

James continued to walk, quickening his pace, Peter trailed behind him without looking at Raina.

Raina rolled her eyes and continued on her way to class. She sat with Lily and Snape instead.

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Sirius hoped no one saw him staring at Raina during Potions class (especially Raina).

Not that she would have been looking in their direction, anyway. Raina wouldn't even answer them when they asked for help or extra supplies - which they did actually have, no matter how much Evans protested it.

As soon as Slughorn dismissed them, Raina practically ran out of the room, Lily right behind her.

Sirius looked at James sadly.

"She'll get over it, mate", his best friend said, slinging an arm around him. "Has she ever held a grudge against us?"

"Actually….", Peter began.

"Not helping, Pete", James said, waving him off.