Chapter 4

"Are you ready for our date today Miss Gwen?" Sirius asked at the breakfast table the next morning. It was Saturday and I was spending our first Hogsmeade trip with Sirius Black.

"As ready as I'll ever be," I replied softly. After that we ate in silence. Ten minutes later we were in the Entrance Hall waiting for James and Lily.

"So what are we going to do today?" James asked as we exited the school ground out into the crisp morning air.

"Gwen and I usually start with the Owl Post and then we move on to the book shop," Lily said. I nodded in agreement.

"What do you two normally do?" I asked smirking. James and Sirius looked at each other before replying.

"Zonko's!" they shouted. Lily and I rolled our eyes.

"Alright, there are enough hours in the day to do it all, so let's get started," I exclaimed. We started with the Owl Post and it was my personal favorite.

"Look at this one here, isn't she beautiful?" I exclaimed pointing to snowy white owl.

"It's not as pretty as you," Sirius whispered in my ear. I blushed and walked over to Lily who was admiring an owl that looked like it was wearing glasses. Thirty minutes later we were back out in the snow talking excitedly.

"That was actually really cool," James exclaimed holding Lily's hand.

"Did you just imply that your sister has no fun?" I asked James accusingly. He started to protest but I cut him off. "I'm only joking James."

"I think it is time to go to Zonko's. Everyone ready?" Sirius asked, James and Sirius were so excited but Lily and I not so much. I was browsing the shelves when Sirius came up to me from around the corner.

"Shake my hand," he said holding his hand out for me to shake.

"I am James' little sister; I know this trick already," I protested. Sirius stilled didn't move. I sighed and shook his hand feeling an electric shock run through my body. Looking quite satisfied Sirius walked off to go put the trick back. I grabbed a rubber mouse off the shelf next to me and went to follow him. I snuck behind him and carefully placed it on his shoulder. He started to turn around so I went to run away but he was too fast. He grabbed me around the waist and cornered me up against a shelf.

"I hope you know you're not going free without being punished," Sirius explained in the most menacing voice he could produce. I giggled. Sirius smiled. His face was getting closer to mine. I stopped breathing, waiting as he got closer. I closed my eyes; I could almost feel his lips on mine.

"Got ya," Sirius said standing up straight and letting me go. I whacked him with the mouse and stalked off.

"You're an absolute git! You know that right?" I said angrily. Sirius grabbed my arm and spun me around on my heels.

"Of course I know," he whispered, and then he pressed his lips to mine. I wrapped my arms around his neck and completely melted. After a few seconds I pulled away.

"Sirius? Gwen? Where the devil did you two go? Are you ready to leave?" came James' voice. Sirius let me go and answered.

"We are over here mate. Yeah, we are ready to go," Sirius replied walking out through the aisle as I followed.

"We were thinking about lunch; do the two of you want to join us?" Lily asked as she eyed me suspiciously.

"I think we are going to leave the two of you to your snogging. What do you think Gwen?" Sirius asked me. I nodded as I re-entered reality.

"Alright, we'll meet you guys later", and Lily and James rushed off to the Three Broomsticks leaving me standing there with Sirius.

"Come on, I know the perfect place," Sirius said grabbing my hand and pulling me along the path until we were almost completely out of town. There was a little pub not far in the distance.

"Welcome to the Hogs Head. It's not the cleanest of sorts but it is a great place for privacy. Not many people come in here you see," Sirius explained leading me inside.

"It is nice and small. I like it; thank you Sirius," I said, he smiled.

"Why don't you find a table you like and I'll get us some drinks?" Sirius suggested. I nodded and sat down at a table waiting for Sirius to return. Not a minute later Sirius returned with two mugs of frothing butterbeer.

"So, am I worthy enough to be Gwen Potter's boyfriend?" Sirius asked taking a sip of butterbeer.

"Today has been full of surprises, that's for sure. I never thought I would admit this but…" I was interrupted but the creaking of the door being opened. I turned and Bellatrix Black, Lucius Malfoy, and Rodolphus Lestrange had entered the pub. I watched as the color drained from Sirius' face.

"We need to leave, right now," he said hoarsely, standing up. I nodded and took his hand and let him lead me out the door.

"Look everyone, it is my dear old cousin. How have you been haven't seen you around much at your place. Who's your little friend?" Bellatrix asked before we could leave.

"It doesn't matter who she is to you Bella. I'm not your cousin," Sirius snarled not letting go of my hand. "We're leaving now".

"You better keep a close eye on that girlfriend of yours, Sirius. You won't want to lose her," Bellatrix yelled as we walked out the door. Sirius didn't stop walking until we were back on the main road.

"Sirius, can you talk to me, please? What was all that about?" I asked cautiously. Sirius ignored me. I let go of his hand.

"Sirius Black, stop right now and tell me what the hell that was back there," I said angrily. He sighed and walked closer to me grabbing my face in his hands.

"I want you to be careful, okay? Bellatrix hates me because I ran away from home and refuse to believe Voldemort's ways are right. I have always been the odd ball of the family. But I fit in with yours, so I don't want to loose you. I'm going to take care of you, okay?" Sirius said. I nodded.

"I think you won me over," I said smiling. Sirius nodded before leaning in for a kiss.