Chapter 8: Holiday Cheer
Mimi ran all the way from the common room to the kitchens where she hurriedly tickled the pear and pushed open the painting. Sure enough, Sirius was sitting their eating brownies and nursing his beat up face. He looked up and saw Mimi standing there.
"Sorry Meems, I'll go," he got up with a start but she walked over and gently pushed him back down.
"So you beat up Amos for me?" She asked sitting down next to him and he looked at her in confusion.
"Yes…" He said slowly.
"And you beat up Remus too?"
"Yes…" He said again.
"It hasn't been your week has it?" She said and there was a half smile on her face.
"No it hasn't. I've gotten punched in the face several times and fucked things up with the one girl I actually liked," he said.
"Well, to tell you the truth it hasn't been my week either," she said and began to heal his black eye.
"Is that so?" Sirius said.
"Yea see, I like this guy, but he got with another girl right after me. Oh, and I got dumped by another guy who I didn't even really like," Mimi said with a short laugh and healed a scrape on Sirius's nose.
"Well both those guys sound like idiots," Sirius said wincing as she prodded another cut.
"Yea well, see here's where the real problem comes in. I fell for one of those idiots hard. But, then things got pretty messed up and I wasn't sure he felt the same way about me," she told him.
"I think he does," Sirius told her taking her hands in his. She looked up at him and he spoke.
"Mimi I am so so sorry for what I did. I know that I ran off with Clark right after you but I liked you and I was scared so I ran away from those feelings. I know I was wrong and stupid but Mimi, I love you so, if you could, please forgive me?" Sirius said sounding more sincere than Mimi had ever heard him sound.
"I love you too," was all Mimi said before she placed her lips on his in passionate kiss. Sirius wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into his lap they continued making out for 5 minutes until Mimi broke off, "It's even nicer when I'm sober," she said and Sirius laughed before pulling her back.
Mimi and Sirius returned to the common room hand-in-hand with big grins on their faces.
"Well I'll be damned," Remus said looking up and grinning as they walked in.
"Oi PRONGS! Get down here," he shouted calling to James who was upstairs. James came galloping down the stairs and stopped short when he saw what Remus was shouting about.
"Wormtail, come down you don't want to miss this!" He called over his shoulder, when Lily came stomping up to him.
"What are you making such a racket over? I know homework doesn't mean anything to
you, but to me it does!" She said in a huff but James barely looked at her.
"What are you staring at Potter?" she demanded and he pointed at Mimi and Sirius who were doubled over in laughter at the scene they had created.
"Merlin's beard, Sarah Arabella come here!" She cried and before long the entire group of friends were ogling at Sirius and Mimi.
"Well, it's about time," James said with a smile and everyone whole heartedly agreed.
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Sirius and Mimi's moods had both changed dramatically since they got together and they had returned to their fun loving selves. They pranked nearly everyone, joked, laughed, and most importantly kissed. The Marauders had never seen their two friends happier, it was a mix of love and holiday cheer.
"Ohh, look the next Hogsmeade Trip is this Saturday," Sarah squealed pointing to the sign now hanging on the common room wall. The group of friends were all sitting near the fire doing their homework, well actually Lily, Remus, Sarah, and Arabella were doing their homework. Mimi was sitting on Sirius's lap and Sirius was dividing his time between kissing her and crushing James in wizard's chess.
"Perfect, we can do all are Christmas shopping then," Lily pointed out as she scribbled away on her Charms homework.
"Ooh, what are you going to get me Lily? Condoms, love potions, or lingerie to show off to me?" James asked.
"No, I was thinking more along the lines of gee I don't know SENSITIVITY AND A BRAIN!" Lily shouted.
"Don't be so Lils, James has both of those. He just doesn't use them often," Remus said 'reassuringly.'
"He just thinks with his dick most of the time," Mimi added with a grin.
"What's wrong with that?" Sirius and James asked at the same time.
"Where do I begin?" Lily cried exasperatedly.
"Wherever you want Lilykins we got all night," James said with a wink.
"Example 1," Mimi laughed. Sirius still looked bewildered at the problem with thinking with your dick.
"Sirius, don't worry your pretty little head about it," Mimi said kissing him.
"Why worry his pretty little head when he can worry his dick?" Arabella couldn't help but saying.
"Did that sound wrong to anyone else?" Remus asked.
"Me!" Sarah cried from his feet.
"Right so enough about what you two idiots think with, back to Christmas presents," Lily said.
"We should have a meeting later," Mimi suggested to the girls.
"Can I come?" Sirius asked.
"You could, but then I wouldn't be able to get you a present," Mimi teased.
"I'll pass then, but the present better be really really big," Sirius said.
"How about a nice big book?" Mimi suggested and Sirius look horrified.
"Meems! You can't ruin Christmas like that it's just so WRONG," Sirius said in disgust.
"I wouldn't mind a book Mimi," Lily and Remus said.
"Example A," Sirius said and everyone had to laugh.
"Alright so how about this, in the morning the girls and the guys can split up and do some shopping, then we'll meet for lunch, then we can split off and do a little more shopping and whatever," Mimi suggested to the group.
"Depends on what the whatever is," Sirius joked.
"I think it sounds like a great idea," the girls said ignoring Sirius as usual.
"Us too," Remus and James agreed.
"Perfect," Mimi smiled and then began kissing the pouting Sirius.
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Mimi was sitting at breakfast the next morning in an exceptional mood that would only get better. The girls had had a meeting last night deciding what to get for they boys and Mimi was all set for them and had a very good idea about what to get the girls. She was happily munching on a muffin when the post came. A tawny barn owl flew over and dropped a large square package in front of her and held out his leg so she could untie a letter. Mimi fed the owl a bit of her muffin and then began to read.
Dear Miranda dearest,
Hello, how are you dear? We received you last letters and I must say I am splendidly pleased that everything worked out and you and Sirius are a couple. You two are just so precious, I always thought you would be together in the end. Tell all the boys I say hello and I hope they enjoyed the cookies I made for them. (Their peanut butter, Sirius's favorite.)
Anyway, I am writing to inform you that we do wish to see you home for Christmas break, but your father and I are leaving for a little getaway to Scotland the day after Christmas, so you'd be alone for most of the time and the decision is up to you. If you do wish to come home, you can bring as many friends as you like boys and girls just send me notice by owl. Alright sweetheart, I do miss you and love you and your father sends his wishes.
Love,
Mum and Dad.
"She made us cookies!" Mimi exclaimed looking up from the letter with a hug smile.
"Tell her they were super," The marauders said with full mouths and big grins and Mimi realized the cookie tin was almost empty.
"She's also invited everyone for Christmas, however they are leaving the day after so we would have a house to ourselves if we went. Do you guys want to go?" Mimi asked looking around from friend to friend.
"Yes!" Sirius, Remus, and James exclaimed.
"We'd love to as long as we don't impose," the girls said excitedly.
"It would be no problem. Er Peter? You are invited to mate," Mimi said to him.
"Thanks Mimi, but my parents have already arranged a vacation for us to Romania," he replied.
"Oh, well alright we'll miss you. I better owl mum back can I borrow some parchment?" Mimi asked and Arabella handed her a ripped off sheet. She quickly grabbed her quill and began writing.
Dear Mum and Dad,
We'd all love to come for Christmas! It would be me, Sirius, James, Remus, Lily, Sarah, and Arabella. I can't wait to see you both, we'll meet you on the platform with big presents.
Hugs and Kisses,
Mimi
P.S. The boys loved the cookies.
Mimi tied it to the owl's leg and after a bit more muffin it took flight. James, Sirius, and Remus high fived each other, they loved Mimi's mom.
"Oh, I am so excited to go home," Mimi said delightedly watching the owl fly away. Mimi loved her time spent at Hogwarts but she had a very strong relationship with her mother and missed her dearly during the year.
"Me too," Sirius said kissing her lightly on the lips. Sirius was the family outcast and avoided his family at all cost during the holidays, dividing his time between Mimi and James's house.
"And, not to mention, we have a nice house to ourselves for a week after," Mimi said seductively as she leaned in for another kiss.
"I thought you'd never point that out," Sirius said with a chuckle before they lost themselves in their passionate embrace. Mimi's hands entwined in Sirius's glossy hair as he pulled her into his lap, his arms wrapped around her. He licked her lips asking for entrance and she granted it and soon they were playing a nice game of tonsil hockey, only to be interrupted by… McGonagall.
"Miss McMahon Mr. Black this is a place of eating not a broom closet! Stop that at once," She said sternly knocking Sirius on the back of his head.
"Sorry Ma'am," Sirius said cockily while Mimi buried her face in his shoulder blushing brofusely. McGonagall tutted and walked off muttering about public displays of affection. Sirius and Mimi looked over at the friends who were doubled over in laughter.
"This is a place of eating not a broom closet!" Remus mimicked through suppressed laughter. Mimi and Sirius threw apples at him and than they got up, to find a suitable broom closet.
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"First Hogsmeade trip of the year yay, its today, YAY," Mimi hummed this senseless tune as she got ready to go with the girls. Mimi pulled on jeans with fold over pockets that accentuated her perky butt, a navy waffle shirt, and a black leather belt. She combed out her thick hair and slid a navy headband into with minimal make up. She was all set to go and after grabbing her small bag of money she quickly headed into the common room with the girls.
"Morning Meems," Sirius said still rubbing the sleep out of his eyes. Mimi tilted her head way up and stood on tiptoes (he was a full foot taller than her) to give him a kiss.
"We'll meet you guys at the Three Broomsticks at 12:45, okay? Don't forget to buy us lots of presents," Mimi said with a wink and she and the girls took off.
"Can we go into the bookstore first?" Lily asked when they arrived in Hogsmeade.
"Sure, I doubt we'll ever see the boys in there and I want to get Remus something from there," Mimi replied and the girls marched in. They quickly split up as Lily went off in search of whatever book she was looking for, Sarah and Arabella went to look at the note books and buy a few presents of their own, and Mimi went to find Remus's present. She was going to buy him a brand new copy of his favorite book: Hogwarts, A History. Mimi had accidentally spilled pumpkin juice all over his old copy in their 5th year. Mimi quickly found the popular book and purchased it before walking over to Sarah and Arabella.
"Where to next?" Sarah asked as the girls made their way out of the book store.
"If the boys aren't in there I'd love to go to the Quidditch shop, that's where I am getting James and Sirius's presents," Mimi said and her friends nodded in agreement. After checking to make sure the boys weren't inside Mimi and the girls headed in. Mimi knew exactly what she wanted and quickly selected a jar of broom polish and The Tips and Tricks to Quidditch, a book written by one of the Chudley Cannon's Beaters. James, then for Sirius she got a jar of broom polish and an autographed Chudley Cannon's poster featuring Marvin Mara, Sirius's favorite player. She quickly payed for the presents and after a quick stop at Honeydukes where the girls finished their shopping (Mimi got Peter a giant pack of Sugar Quills and Sirius an assorted box of Honeydukes Chocolate) they headed off to lunch.
"Hello dearest Meems, can I see my present?" Sirius greeted her when the girls met up with the guys.
"What present?" Mimi asked her face dead straight. Sirius bought it for a second until Mimi started laughing.
"I am just kidding, but you are going to have to wait for Christmas," Sirius began to pout but quickly cheered up when Mimi planted a kiss on his lips.
"Can we go eat? I'm starved," Arabella said suddenly and the group obliged walking into the Three Broomsticks and grabbing a table.
"A round of Butterbeers, if you please," James said to the lovely Madam Roselette when she came to take their orders.
" Damn, she is finee," Remus said as she nodded and walked off and everyone looked up at him in surprise.
"What? She is?" He said when everyone looked up at him quizzically. Sirius and James started laughing.
"Still not over that itsy bitsy crush Moonsiepoo?" Sirius taunted and Remus rolled his eyes and began talking to Sarah. Mimi looked around at her group of friends Sarah, Remus, and Arabella talking about their favorite Christmas treat, Lily and James actually laughing together, and Sirius Black her best friend turned boyfriend. Mimi shivered as a gust of cold wind blew in and she smiled, it was the holiday season and her friends were filled with holiday cheer!
Mimi and Sirius wandered off alone after lunch talking and laughing. They reached an empty grassy spot a ways a way from the Shrieking Shack and settled down. Sirius lay back and Mimi rested her head on his strong chest. She let out a soft laugh when she felt his muscles, reminding her of their 4th year when the guys had began to go through puberty and grow muscles and it shocked her that they could be more than her puny little friends.
"What's so funny?" Sirius asked with a grin.
"I was just thinking about you guys all getting muscles," Mimi said.
"You like my muscles?" Sirius said seductively.
"I love your muscles," Mimi whispered and brought her lips to his.
"Mmm," he said softly leaning into the kiss. After a few moments they broke off and Sirius laughed.
"What's so funny?" Mimi mimicked.
"I was just thinking about you getting boobs," Sirius said evilly.
"That's charming," Mimi said with a laugh.
"I know I am," Sirius said and Mimi kissed him again.
"Hey Sirius, can I ask you something?" Mimi said looking up at him.
"Shoot," he replied.
"When did you know? That you liked me, I mean?" she said blushing slightly.
"The third day of our first year when you got so angry at Snape you magically made him fly back and hit a wall, that's when I decided you were the coolest girl ever. I fell in love with you that day too," he said honestly.
"Really?" She asked and he nodded.
"When did you know you liked me?" He asked her unabashedly.
"Well, after you told me you thought I was the coolest girl ever I liked you loads and I wrote in my diary about how I wanted to get married to you. Then, late in our third year when you started dating that total cow Jayleen Sanvorno and I was green with jealousy I realized just how much I loved you." Sirius pulled her back up into a kiss and Mimi smiled so happy she had Sirius. She ran her fingers through his sleek hair and he flipped her over so that he was on top, but with his weight resting on his forearms. Mimi lost herself in his embrace as their tongues fought for dominance. Sirius's hand came up her shirt as he lowered his kisses onto her neck. She let out a soft moan as his hand found his way under bra. He spread kisses across her collarbone and she ran his hands up and down his back shivering in delight. Sirius brought the kiss back to her lips and held it there for a few moments then whispered, "I have waited since the third day of our first year to do that to you."
A/N: This was my first real fluff chapter, what did you think? I am really excited to write the next chapter because you get to meet Mimi's family who get important later on and of course theirs the whole unsupervized bit. PLEASE REVIEWW (with thanks to those who did!)
Just for clarification: Mimi's full name is Miranda McMahon but all her friends, except for Sirius who calls her Meems, call her Mimi.