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It had only been a few weeks since the school had shockingly found out that the considered playboy Sirius Black and the 'Ice Queen' Moria Prescott had been together since the summer before their sixth year and the whole school was buzzing with gossip. There hadn't been this much since Andromeda Black had married the muggle-born wizard Ted Tonks.

The girls of the houses were the most gossipy of the groups, wondering what in the world Sirius saw in Moria, the gossip ranging from tame to outlandish claims of the couple. It didn't really bother Sirius until he happened to have passed by Slytherin Eusebia Cholderton and heard her discussing his and Moria's relationship with her friends, calling Moria both poor as well as ugly.

Several hours later Eusebia was in the hospital clinic for a bad rash that had mysteriously turned up after lunch.

So people had apparently learned that though he would allow gossip, Sirius Black wasn't going to let anyone, ANYONE badmouth Moria, so some of the gossiping to that degree had stopped. But it sure didn't stop the glances that they always caught.

"You think we told people that I'm pregnant with the amount of stares we've been getting." Moria stated as she looked around from the table, spotting several people looking at them. Sirius snorted in agreement.

"Next thing you know they'll be saying that we've been secretly married since our third year." Sirius added and Moria grinned. Alice rolled her eyes, crossing her arms.

"Oh good grief…no wonder we didn't see your relationship…"

"And your conclusion for that is?" Moria asked in a teasing voice.

"You flirt like you guys tease each other and you do it so nonchalantly."

"Why yes we do. It was the only way we could do that before."

"It's annoying." Alice chastised and Moria laughed.

"Yeah yeah…keep telling yourselves that." She teased as Sirius grinned as Alice pouted.

"But for all accounts that means we did pretty good at hiding our relationship." Moria added as she ate a piece of waffle.

"Pretty good? How about really good?" Peter remarked. Moria stuck her tongue out playfully.

"So what are you doing for the Holidays?" Lily asked and Moria shrugged, taking a bite of food.

"Staying here probably. I need to finish some of the late work from when I was out." Moria replied.

"Which is code for 'I want to avoid the grief and babying that my family is going to give me when I get back because of the head injury'…right?" Lily teased and Moria smirked.

"You know me too well." Moria stated not noticing Sirius's face shift slightly and him glance at her temple. The memory of her blood staining his hand dragged its way to the front of him. He shook his head and then proceeded to eat some of his food.

Moria groaned in annoyance as she began to read another chapter for DADA. She was really hoping she caught that bloody bastard who hexed that Bludger. She was so behind in class work, and it was killing her. She stopped reading, as well as seething when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist, a soft kiss being placed on her cheek.

"Gee I wonder who this could be?" she questioned and laughed as she was pulled up out of her seat. She rotated slightly, looking at the boy who was holding her. "Hello Sirius." She replied wrapping her arms around his neck. "I take it your last class just ended." She asked.

"Yup. How much work have you gotten done?" he asked glancing at the covered desk of parchment, books, and notes. She grimaced.

"I was just reading another chapter for DADA. I finished all the potions work though." She said and laughed as he kissed her neck. "You know you aren't helping at all with my concentration." She retorted.

"So? I'll be helping you during Christmas break." He replied and she looked at him confused.

"Aren't you and James going back to the Potters?"

"Nope. They are going on a vacation and leaving James and me to stay here at Hogwarts." He replied and she blinked. "Lily's staying here too…something about keeping you company and that her family is going to a family reunion that she can afford to miss." He stated and she groaned.

"You do realize it will now be incredibly difficult to finish my work now?" she asked as he pulled her close. She tried to look annoyed but felt the corners or her mouth curve up as he bent down and kissed her.

"Please…like Lily will let me near you until you get your work done." He murmured and she laughed before he captured her into another kiss.

The weekend had finally arrived, and it allowed Moria to take a break. Thank Merlin for Hogsmeade weekends. Moria sighed, stretching out her arms as they walked to Hogsmeade. James and Lily were ahead of them apparently trying to keep some third years under-control. She laughed as Lily suddenly stooped down and gathered some snow, and tossed it at James. He yelped and then took off after the cackling Lily.

"Merlin those two are like little kids."

"That's what makes them loveable." She heard. She felt Sirius's hand wrap around hers and smiled blushing.

"Hey."

"Hey yourself." He stated, looking at her. "So this is technically our first date isn't it?" Sirius asked and she looked at him amused.

"Normally the guy asks the girl out…"

"But?"

"But considering that our relationship is highly abnormal, yes…this is technically our first date."

"So did you have any plans?"

"Not at the moment." She remarked. "But you better not even think of trying to get me near Puddifoot's place. Way too much pink for my taste." She stated sourly and Sirius laughed.

"Like I was going to subject either you or me to that place. I was suggesting some hot chocolate." He said and she grinned.

"Sure Mr. Black, I think some hot chocolate would be fine." She stated and then laughed as Sirius veered off towards the shop leaving their friends at the mercy of the third-years and the mass of students. They continued walking around just ambling around.

"Now don't go running off anywhere Ms. Prescott." Sirius joked as he kissed her forehead.

"Wouldn't dream of it Mr. Black." She remarked and laughed as he kissed her again before departing. She sighed leaning against the outside watching as people walked around. She ran her hand over her forehead. She had caught Sirius staring at her, a pained look on his face. Vaguely she wondered if the memory of what had happened to her in the Quidditch match was still haunting him. She would have to ask him about that soon. However she was pulled out of her thoughts when she spotted a particular family that that had been walking by who were now staring back at her, startling her.

Once again it appeared to be that the Blacks had come to visit Regulus. Walburga stood there glaring at her as though she doing something wrong, Orion apparently talking to Regulus about school and waiting in line for a different treat nearby.

"Well dating her oldest son probably constitutes as doing something wrong. Especially since I'm considered lower than dirt to her." Moria thought as she shifted uncomfortably looking away and acting as though she spotted something else that could keep her interest. She could feel the glare intensify then the chime that had been tied to the door ring as the door opened. She glanced up and smiled as Sirius stepped out. He glanced towards the street and briefly she saw him stiffen as he spotted his estranged mother. He then looked at Moria, smirking. Moria offered a confused look, an eyebrow rising.

"Hello. I must say you look rather beautiful today." He stated an odd twinkle in his eye. She looked at him confused but felt her cheeks beginning to burn.

"Uh thanks?" She responded, question laced in her voice. "Sirius what are you-" she began to ask but stopped as he kissed her. She immediately responded by gripping his jacket and standing on her tiptoes to get a bit closer. When they finally broke apart she glanced at Walburga and saw the older woman looked about ready to tear their heads off. Sirius laughed and then guided Moria away.

"Oh you enjoyed that." She murmured feeling the look of death on the back of her head. Sirius grinned and nodded as he handed her a cup.

"Been wishing to do that for years. It's her fault for coming here and then glaring at you like your filth."

"I'm used to people doing that."

"Doesn't make it right." Sirius retorted. "Besides she should learn her lesson." He said and grinned when she laughed.

"She did have a rather funny face. Looked like she was about to rip out her hair." Moria responded with a chuckle. Sirius turned to look at her, an amused look on his face.

"Knew I fell in love with you for some reason. You have a wicked sense of humor." He said and she laughed leaning on him slightly and held his free hand. She smiled as he intertwined their fingers together and looked up at the light gray sky wondering how any other day could seem less beautiful than that day.

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