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Wait, before you enjoy my amazing and fabulous last chapter I have something very important to say: SORRY! I really didn't mean to take this long to create and post this chapter. I don't know what came over me, for some reason I thought I had finished my story and had posted this chapter… which I obviously haven't.
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Until The Clock Strikes Twelve – Chapter Nine
Today was by far his worse day ever;I mean he had to confess his non-existant undying love for Snivellus! Why, oh why did he place such a stupid bet with such a stupid outcome? WHY? Damn Lily Evans for snogging James and saying yes. Damn Kathy Steele for cheating him out of 20 Galleons, 12 Stickles and 4 Knuts. Damn, Damn, damn!
At the moment Sirius was in the bathroom sitting on the edge of the bath his head in his hands trying to find a way out of his traumatic situation. Maybe he could some how fake an illness so he had to stay in bed all day? That would work... until he was 'better' and would then have to complete the consequences of daring. Damn! However, for the first time in his life, Sirius Orion Black couldn't find any way to escape his pending doom.
"Come on Padfoot." A voice called from outside the bathroom.
"Piss off."
James sighed, why did Sirius have to make such a fuss? If hadn't have been Sirius it would have been him. "Sirius mate, it's just a dare. No one will believe you in the slightest! I mean, come on. Sirius Black, Marauder, Gryffindorand boy who deified his heritage is not going to actually fall in love with a greasy Slytherin is he?"
Once again James was right, and Sirius knew it.
"Everyone will know it's a dare!"
Sirius sighed and stood up. he was defeated, and was going to have face the prospect of saying he loved Severus Snape. Taking in a deep breath he walked to the bathroom door and wrenched it open. Pulling out his wand and holding it up in the air like a knight brandishing a sword before a great battle, he boldly said. "To battle my Lord Prongs. I shall sacrifice my sanity to save us all!" he lowered his wand, "And to completely humiliate myself and Snivellus." He added as an after thought.
"Now that's the Padfoot I know!" James grinned, patting his friend on the back as the two headed down to breakfast laughing where Lily, Remus, Kathy and Peter had saved them some seats.
The start of breakfast was a quiet affair; Lily and James were sat closely together, there fingers entangledwith the others as the boy whispered sweet nothings into the silently giggling girls ear. Remus, Peter and Kathy were silently eating toast while occasionally shooting looks at Sirius;Remus' a sort of pained expression, a mixture of amusement and commiseration for his friend; Peter looked unsure whether to be amused or not for his friend and deliberated his confusionby reaching out an contenting himself with a croissant; Kathy meanwhile was full ecstasy, seeming to shake on the spot from the thought of Sirius's having to humiliate himself in front of the whole school. Sirius on the other hand had hardly touching his bacon and eggs, a very rare sight indeed. The last time this had happened, (Sirius not eating that is, not having to admit his undying love for Snape) was when Sirius had argued with his younger brother only to grab Regulus' arm in frustration causing his robes sleeve to slip up. The sight of the black skull and snake drawn almost lovingly into his pale skin to last forever had silenced Sirius for what seemed a life time to the Marauders. For Sirius, it was a feeling he never thought he would feel ever again about his family. He realised, that deep down that he still loved Regulus and that now he had lost his little Reggie forever and for Sirius, it was his entire fault. He was the elder and he should have saved Regulus, protected him. But he had left, and without Sirius there Regulus had turned to Bellatrix…
Sirius was soon brought out of his dark thoughts as James unravelled his arms from Lily's and stood up on the bench. James didn't need to make to much noise to bring everyone's attention to him as most people had been staring in shock at James and Lily's sudden closeness.
"My loyal Gryffindor's!" James shouted looking around grinning, a cheer arose from the table as many Gryffindor's along his table lifted there goblets. "Worthy Ravenclaw's and kind Hufflepuff's!" More cheers filled the air as James raised his hands on the air like a prophet about to preach to his close followers, "Slytherin's!" he finished, though he wasn't greeted by any cheering, but a slight eerie silence. "As Head Boy, Marauder and slave to this gorgeous redhead…"
Lily blushed and buried her head in shame as James grinned.
"… I am proud to present my fellow Marauder and Gryffindor who has a few words to say, to one person in particular! I give you SIRIUS BLACK!" James moved his arm swiftly to point out his friend as grinned mischievously.
Sirius swallowed deeply as he stood up and James sat down. Many yells filled the air and girls squealed with excitement. Glancing around Sirius breathed deeply, this was it, this was the end. He had never wished to die like this, in a great battle against a worthy opponent maybe, but by admitting his non-existent undying love for Snivellus? No way.
Looking up at the teachers table Sirius spotted Dumbledore, leaning forward, his chin resting on his hands. He knew, Sirius thought, Dumbledore knew what he was going to do, what he was going to say. He could tell by the twinkle in his eye and the stern look on his face. Was he amused or disappointed by Sirius' future actions, it was hard to tell.
"Come on Pads." Remus hissed poking Sirius in the leg. Sirius attention snapped back, he had been daydreaming; hopefully he hadn't looked to stupid. That wouldn't have been cool.
Take another deep breath Sirius scanned the Slytherin table until he spotted Severus, unlike the other around him Severus' eyes weren't focused on him, but on James who had his arm wrapped around Lily's waist again, pure hate in his eyes. "Ladies and Gentlemen!" Sirius said, in his most serious voice. "It has taken me a while to come to terms with my feelings, but no longer can I deny them no matter how embarrassing. The time has come to confess my undying love…" Sirius ran a hand through his hair and winked at a blonde 5th year, who giggled annoyingly.
"Sirius!" Remus said sharply.
"Oh! Sorry…" Sirius grinned, "Got sidetracked there!" everyone laughed, "Anyway. My undying love…" turning his head he looked straight at Severus and as everyone followed his gave many mouths fell open as Sirius announced. "For you Sniv-Severus! I love you!" Sirius called out dramatically, placing a hand on in his heart trying and failing to look sincere.
All that followed Sirius' brave announcement, worthy of Gryffindor himself (in Sirius' opinion) was an uncannysilence and the look of pure terror on Severus' face. It wasn't until a few Gryffindor's began to giggle that the silence was broken and everyone burst into gits of laughter, even a few Slytherins found it hard to cover their snigger's.
Sirius sat down relieved that it was over and began to shovel eggs and bacon into his mouth again his appetite restored. "Dat wobent bodab." He said though his mouth full.
"I beg you pardon?" Kathy chocked, who was still in fits of giggles.
"He said 'That wasn't too bad.'" Peter piped up.
"Oh right…" Kathy said with a grin of comprehension as her eyes turned to Remus a look of all-knowing in her eyes.
"What are you grinning about?" Lily asked.
"Oh nothing…"
"Come on tell us Steele!"
"No Potter. I shan't!"
"Please Kathy." Remus asked slightly unnerved by the way Kathy was looking at him.
"Fine!" Kathy said with exasperation, "Remus, remember back in 4th year when I said 'I bet Sirius will admit his love for Sniv- I mean Snape before we finish school'?"
"Yes…" Remus said slowly his eyes filling with fear.
"Well you have to give Slughorn a box of chocolates and a dozen red roses next lesson and tell him how much you love his moustache!"
If the Marauders learnt anything over that Christmas holiday that year it was this: Never make a bet with Miss Kathy Steele; it would only end in utter humiliation.
YAY! It is finished, I mean forever!
I am really going to miss writing this story. It was great fun.
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