A/N: This one took a lot of time…..I have a question at the end A/N…do reply.
Story: All's fair in love
Author:∂ลякลиgэl
Summary: Artemis knew that falling in love with him, a man back from the dead was not following her set rules. But rules after all are meant to be broken. Follow Artie as she discovers new horcruxes and a love. Set after HBP. Contains spoilers for DH. Sirius/OC.
Current Rating: T
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot and Artemis.
Chapter: 5
Grimmauld Place –
Artemis stifled a yawned. Severus had told her that the Order meetings could be boring, but this one was definitely testing her patience. She looked lazily at Moody, who was droning on and on about 'Constant Vigilance'. After trying to figure out what he was saying, Artemis gave up. Slowly her thoughts went back to Severus's and Sirius's dramatic meeting. They both would have surely wounded each other, if not for Kingsley and Moody coming. After ushering everyone except her, Severus and Draco, Kingsley had explained to them. Sirius had returned from the veil. Some ministry officials, who were guarding the Department of Mysteries, had found him lying on the floor, horribly bruised. They had informed Kingsley, who in turn had informed the Order. After spending some days in St. Mungos, Sirius had recovered fully. The thing that amused her, and made Severus madder, was that, in turn of Ministry keeping Sirius in Azkaban, when he was innocent, they were going to use the Permanent Anti-Aging potion on him. That would give him back his young looks, and make him younger 10 years or more in appearance only. He would still be 37 though. Severus had muttered something about 'more girls licking his shoes'. Her attention went back to the meeting as everyone rose to leave. She looked suspiciously at the Weasley twins as they whispered to each other, occasionally pointing at Severus and Draco.
Kingsley had subtly pointed at everyone and informed her about them, their names and their job. She glanced at Severus's notes as he grumbled about something. She heard a small cough behind her, "Arte - Ms. Snape….?" She turned to see a pink-haired woman, Nymphadora with a red-haired girl, Ginny grinning at her. A small smile formed at her face. Hell, she was probably ruining Severus's scary impression. "You can call me Artemis." she said politely. They both nodded and Nymphadora spoke up, "Mad-eye aske-" after a poke from Ginny "-uh….ordered us to show you your room." Artemis gave her face the liberty to transform into a big smile. At least she had more social skills than Severus. "And what about Severus and Draco?" she asked hesitantly. They both shrugged and moved on beckoning her to follow. She picked up her bags from the floor, and followed.
Artemis looked around with surprise at the kitchen. For a house like this, the kitchen was definitely 'different'. Molly had done a good job of keeping it clean. Her room was also not so dusty. There was a bed, closet and a window. But there was no attached bathroom. She figured that she could do without it. The others came to join her in the kitchen. Most people had gone with Sirius to the Ministry. So only, Hermione Granger, Ginny, Dora [she had begged her to call her that, Molly, herself and Severus were left. She smirked inwardly. Poor Severus, he was the only male in a cluster of females. And the way Ginny and Hermione were eyeing him proved that she was going to have some fun there. Draco had astonishingly gone with the others. But he probably had to meet some official for his mission.
After being denied to help after 5 tries, Artemis took a seat next to Severus who was staring off into the space blankly. Inhaling the wonderful scent of home-made food, Artemis knew that this was a definite plus point to stay here.
The Ministry of Magic -Sirius's aging potion- –
Sirius was nervous. Yes, you heard it right. The Sirius Black, who changed girls as someone changed their clothes. The Sirius Black, who was known for his attitude. Fuck, he shouldn't ruin his impression like that. But he thought he had a good reason for it. He had just returned from The Veil, unharmed. He didn't remember anything from the time he went it, just a floating sensation. Just day before yesterday he had returned back to his shitty home. Everyone had been ecstatic obviously. Harry's mood had improved from there, resulting in him, himself being in cheery spirits. Unfortunately for him, it was short-lived. Just today, his worst enemy, the person he loathed most, the only one who made his calm blood boil, had come to his house, with proof that he wasn't bad after all. It would have been funny, if not for the fact that he actually would be staying in his house. And if it wasn't enough bad, Draco Malfoy, Harry's worst enemy would be staying as well. He didn't think much about the willowy sister, except that she was in The Order and was to be trusted.
That secretary was drooling at him, which meant that he still carried his old charm. But after the potion, he was sure there would be more drools after him. He winked at the woman, causing her to turn scarlet and squirm uncomfortably. Harry, who was beside him waiting patiently for the clerk to arrive and give the potion to him, chuckled; which simply cause the already red woman to turn a weird shade of maroon. Sirius wondered if she was related to the Weasleys somehow. The others, who had accompanied them, were currently in the café, except for Remus a.k.a. Moony, who was sitting in a dignified manner. Sirius was now pacing back and forth, glaring at the secretary who was trying to stammer something about a refresher. Stuttering woman could really be a pain in the ass, if they were stuttering because of him, it was all right. But right now, he wasn't in the mood for any games.
Harry, who had turned into the cool-tempered guy in the time he was behind the veil or on the other side as he liked to call it, was watching him in great amusement. He glared at him too. There was a shuffle from near the door and the clerk and Mr. Heartfelt stepped into the room. Sirius grinned; Mr. 'heartfelt' had quite a name with his personality. A small man, with little hair on his head and a squeaky voice, he reminded him of his old Professor, Flitwick. Hearty, as he liked to call him stepped up near him. He barely was a dwarf for him. Standing almost three heads below his six foot frame.
After some talk, Sirius was handed the potion, and he being his usual impatient self, took the vial and gulped down the potion in seconds. He felt a tingle shoot through his spine, slowly going through his nerves to every cell of his being. His fingers clenched themselves as a light glowed on their tips. His long hair turned slightly shorter and silkier. His eyesight sharpened. By then, a hum vibrated through his entire body as his back stood stiffer and his bones grew stronger. He let out a small sound as he felt his old...or new? body back to him again.
Harry grinned and thumped him on the back while Remus gave him an affectionate smile. He was grinning madly himself. He pulled both Harry and Remus for a manly hug, and his grin only grew wider as heard them both protest and groan. He released them, and thanked Hearty sincerely, while watching Harry straighten his hair. "You aren't gonna get them proper, Harry." Smirked Sirius as Harry grumbled.
Walking out of the door, Sirius felt a feeling of elation spread through his mind and body. Watch out ladies! screamed his mind, Sirius Black is back and on the prowl.
A/N: How was this chapter?? R n R please! And about the question…Do you want this fic to be carefree? That is without Voldemort and his gang of Death Eaters? Or is it fine with it being a Romantic adventure fic, including Voldy n his cronies? Do write about it in a review or just PM me, m waiting!