Chapter 13

June 2nd 1976

Normal POV

I awoke to the sound of Lucius voice. Glancing over at my clock and realizing I should've been up an hour ago. I quickly got up and grabbed my dress for the ceremony and headed into the hallway of Malfoy manor.

"Sorry I'm up late Lucius I hope it didn't ruin the last rehearsal." I said passing him into the bathroom.

"Not at all Avery, but Narssica wasn't too pleased, just hurry and get down to make up." he chuckled.

I showered quickly, wondering how tonight would play out, it was Lucius' wedding, but later tonight was Sirius' birthday party. Hopefully I'd be able to slip out during the reception. I stepped out and into the cold bathroom wrapping my robe around myself and making my way to the guest room where the rest of the girls were getting ready.

"Finally, what took so long?" Bellatrix sneered shoving me down on a stool in front of the mirror, "Cissy, has been throwing a fit, you're lucky Lucius likes you or you'd be in the crowd."

'If only' I thought to myself, I had asked Lucius to reconsider my position as bridesmaid multiple times but he said he wanted me there, and not just in the audience.

After about an hour of Bellatrix pulling at my hair and face I was shoved into the dress Narssica picked out for us all to wear. They were dark emerald and the color looked amazing on Bellatrix and me. But the color of the dress contrasted so much with Narssica's friend Phiona that she looked like a Christmas present.

We we're all ushered into the sun room awaiting our male companions to lead us down the aisle. The music began and I linked arms with Regulus Black. The room was decorated perfectly, there were roses enchanted to hang from the ceiling and song birds were caged along the rows of seats quietly singing the same song the pianist was playing. Regulus led me to the altar, where we split and I stood in my place watching as the bride made her way to marry my cousin. Narssica looked absolutely stunning in her long white dress. She had her long straight blonde hair tied neatly on top of her head in bouncy curls. I smiled seeing the look of adoration on Lucius' face, at least this arranged marriage worked out for the best.

I spaced out as they exchanged vows thinking about how my wedding day would look, how I would do things. How happy everyone would be, I was broken out of my trance from the sounds of cheers as Lucius kissed his bride celebrating their union. I clapped along with everyone while Lucius led Narssica down the aisle and the groomsmen linked arms with their partners and led us down the aisle to the reception hall.

The reception hall was decorated just as extravagantly as the ceremony was. I made my way to the refreshment table and grabbed some whine before taking a seat. After Lucius' father made his speech the bride and groom had their first dance. I watched as the glided over the floor.

"You're looking beautiful today Avery." I heard from behind me.

"Please leave me alone Lestrange, I'm having an okay day please don't ruin it?" I asked not bothering to turn and look at him.

"And how on earth could I possibly ruin it?"

"I'm sure you'll think of something" I sneered.

"How about you come with me so we don't ruin Lucius' day" he said digging his wand into my back.

I got up and followed not wanting to disrespect the new couple and I just happened to have left my wand with my clothes.

He led us into the hallway and into a small adjacent room.

"I've missed you?" he whispered in my ear.

"I'm sure, why can Bellatrix not do it for you?"

"I don't think you're in the position to be rude Avery" he said grabbing a lock of my hair and smelling it.

"I would love it if you maintained your distance" I retorted pulling away from him.

"You know you enjoyed our last meeting so stop trying to hide it, because it will make things much easier on you."

I shuddered remembering that horrible night. I clenched my fists at my side promising myself no matter what I wasn't going to let that happen again.

"Well Lestrange I might have enjoyed it but there was just one small problem" I said glancing down at his crotch.

"Why you little bitch." He snarled slapping me.

I fell to the floor and laid there taking shallow breaths so he would think he actually hurt me. It worked because he bent down to check on me, which is when I grabbed his wand.

"Stupefy" I yelled knocking him to the ground.

After hiding his wand in a drawer in the room I left. I quickly made my way back to the reception hall to find Lucius.

I found him standing with a glass in his hand watching Narssica dancing with her father.

"She's gorgeous" I whispered startling him

"Shit, you scared me, and yes she is. But so do you miss Avery." He said offering me his hand to dance. "May I have this dance?"

"Of course." I said allowing him to lead me onto the dance floor.

"Congratulations on your marriage."

"Thank you Avery, I can't wait to attend yours." He said twirling me to the sound of the music.

"That might be awhile, if ever I plan on being an old cat lady, it sounds pleasant."

"That's disgusting Ava, and I won't be related to you any longer." He smiled.

"Now that's not very nice I'd still love you if you were an old cat man."

"That's the difference between you and I," he said as the song stopped and continued onto the next.

"Shouldn't you be dancing with your wife?" I asked.

"Why yes, and shouldn't you be at a party?" he asked leading me to the door. "Have fun."

That was much easier than I thought it would be, but how did he know it was Sirius' birthday. And then it dawned on me they're both pureblood and Sirius' family didn't always hate him.

I found some floo powder next to the fireplace in the dressing room after grabbing my clothes and wand. I threw a handful at my feet while shouting 'Hogwarts' as green flames erupted around me.

I landed in Dumbledore's office and he sat up from his work and smiled.

"You're here sooner than I expected" he said peering over his half moon spectacles.

"It surprised me as well head master to be leaving the reception so soon." I said brushing myself off.

"How is the new couple?"

"Happy, content, exited about their future together." I answered shrugging my shoulders.

"Well it seems you're not too late for Mr. Black's birthday celebration. Do have fun." Dumbledore said winking and continuing his work.

I ran up to the girl's dormitory to change and grab Sirius' present.

I brushed my hair back with my fingers and pinned it back from my face. I changed into a pair of jeans and a black tank top. I pulled on my tennis shoes and cardigan making my way to the room of requirement.

I arrived in front of the tapestry and paced three times thinking of Sirius' party when the door opened and I entered to be greeted by a young witch.

"What's the password or I'll have to ask you to leave?" she asked.

"Actually I'm not sure what it is but I promise you I'm supposed to be here."

"I'm sorry but I can't let you in" the witch said grinning.

"This is un-Fucking-believable you let me in right now or I'll hex you into next week and turn your hair green and make your forehead read 'I fucked greasy Snape.' And it won't come off until you've graduate." I yelled towering over the girl.

"No need to scare my greeter Avers." Sirius said pulling me into the room. "Though I admit, it would be hilarious to see her forehead flash that she slept with Snape."

"Happy Birthday Siri" I said kissing his cheek. "I got you something but you have to wait until later to open it."

"But I want it now." He whined.

"Well that's too bad." I answered punching his arm lightly.

"Fine then, now go have fun at my party." He said pushing me towards the bar.

I grabbed a few drinks and drank them on the spot before looking around. Sirius was right his parties were a whole lot crazier than quidditch celebrations. There where people dancing half naked on tables and throwing up in corners. Lily and James were making out on one of the many sofas. Remus and Chassidy were dancing with a group of people. There were people from all houses but Slytherin, it was completely crazy, the music was so loud I couldn't differentiate the bass from my heart beat. I decided to go join Remus and Chassidy on the dance floor.

"Hey!" Chassidy yelled. "When did you get here?"

"About fifteen minutes ago!" I answered swaying to the music.

"You look nice, how was the wedding?" Remus asked.

"Thank you, and it was alright."

I continued dancing with them and their group for a few hours before James announced it was time for cake and presents.

We all sang happy birthday as Lily brought Sirius his cake. He closed his eyes and blew out the candles.

"What did you wish for?" James asked him.

"I can't tell you or it won't come true." He smiled. Godric I loved that smile.

He unwrapped his presents from every one he got tons of chocolate and quidditch gear; a few books, from Remus and Lily; and a set of keys from James.

"What do the keys go to James?" everyone asked.

"Sirius will just have to wait till we get home though there is a picture of it here in my pocket." James laughed as Sirius held out his hand for the picture.

"I'm not showing you now." James smiled as Sirius frowned before continuing on to his other presents.

After we all watched him and ate cake the dancing started again.

"James may I have this dance?" I asked winking at Lily.

"Of course." He said as we made our way to the dance floor.

A slow song was playing so he put his hands around my waist while I put mine around his; I was way too short to reach his shoulders comfortably.

I reached into his back pocket and pulled out the picture.

"Avery what are you doing?" he asked me smiling.

"Trying to get a feel at your ass, Lily talks about it all the time and I just wanted to see why it was so great." I answered giving him my best smile.

"You're ridiculous, you know that right."

"James I've always known that." I laughed walking away as the song ended.

"Well happy birthday Sirius but I'm heading to bed." I said hugging him around one in the morning then handing him the picture of his present from James.

"But I haven't gotten my present from you?" he pouted.

"You'll get it after your party I'll be down by the lake it is our last Friday at Hogwarts until next year." I said running off.

I set up our tent and sleeping bags and started a fire. After arranging everything neatly I changed into my pajama shorts and sat on the shore of the lake watching as the giant squid played with its meal.

"You know he sings at Christmas time" Sirius said sitting next to me.

"Party over already?" I asked leaning back on my hands.

"It wasn't long after you left that the guest either passed out or left." He laughed.

"Oh well I guess you get your present now." I smiled getting up and getting it out of my bag. "It's not much but I hope you like it."

He quickly unwrapped it to find a shoe box inside was an album and a smaller wrapped present; he opened the album and stared at the photos inside smiling as he turned every page.

"This has everything in it, from when we first met, how did you get all these?" he asked.

"House elves took them, I found the first one in the kitchen and I asked them to continue talking them trough out the year and I paid them the other day to give me copies." I said.

"It's great thanks," he said hugging me. "Now what's this?"

"You'll just have to open it." I said pushing him.

He slowly pulled the paper off to reveal the small jewelry box inside was a watch with the sky bewitched onto the face plate.

"It's a pure blood tradition for all sons to receive a watch on their seventeenth. Do you like it?" I asked worried because he kept starring at it.

I was caught off guard as he leaned in and kissed me, I hadn't felt his wonderful lips o mine since the beginning of the year and forgot how amazing they were. I leaned in a little closer to make it easier on us as he wrapped his hand around my waist pulling me even closer before abruptly stopping.

"Avery, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have." He said looking at his feet.

"Please don't be sorry?" I asked pulling his face so he could look at me.

I leaned in and kissed him again tangling my fingers into his hair. He grabbed onto my waist again this time pulling me onto his lap. I quickly put my other leg around him so I was now straddling him. I felt his tongue slid across my bottom lip begging for entrance so I parted my lips just enough. I shivered as I felt his cool hands on my skin as he edged my tank top up my stomach and over my head. I returned the favor by pulling his shirt off as well. He pulled away leaning his forehead on mine.

"Avery, are you sure we should be doing this?" he asked.

"No, I'm not sure." I answered as he kissed me again but this time with more hunger.

He moved slowly pulling me up with him into a standing position as he led us into the tent. Lowering me back onto his sleeping bag we began kissing again. I felt his fingers playing with the elastic of my shorts and I quickly nodded allowing him to push them down my legs. He began kissing my neck and I let out a low gasp, pulling him back up till our mouths met again. I undid the buckle of his belt and button of his jeans. I groaned in frustration when I couldn't get his zipper undone, he laughed as he finished removing his jeans for me. He reached behind be and released me from my bra. We pushed aside our undergarments and laid there naked starring into each other's eyes.

"This can't change anything between us Sirius, promise?" I asked.

"What do you mean?"

"We have to remain friends and that's it."

"I promise" he said. "Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Yes" I whispered nodding my head in case he didn't hear.

I gasped as he entered me. I was shrouded in pure bliss, I wish this boy could see how much I loved him, but we could never be more than friends because what if we didn't last, we'd hate each other. The butterflies in my stomach went wild; surely they would burst out of me. I dug my nails into his back as we finished together panting and sweating.

We laid there for awhile just starring at the ceiling. Not saying a word or moving. I mentally kicked myself, how could I have done this taken advantage of my best friend while he was drunk. I should be locked away for this; he's going to hate me. All of these thoughts and more were running through my mind as I sat up and pulled my underwear and shorts on then exiting the tent to grab our shirts I pulled mine on and handed Sirius his.

"Did I hurt you Avery?" he asked worry etched in his face.

"You did little at first, but not at all after that." I said lying down in my sleeping bag facing away from him.

"Then why are you mad at me?"

"I'm not mad at you, just at myself; I shouldn't have done that with you."

"Its fine, you needed it, I meant you needed to know what is was like for someone who cared for you to share that with. Instead of you know, someone forcing you." He said cleaning our mess up and zipping himself in his.

"I guess you're right, thanks." I said. "Good night Sirius. Oh and the watch lets you know the weather I forgot to tell you that."

"I really do like it, thank you and good night Avers."

I pulled my sleeping bag closer as a tear fell down my face and I slipped into sleep.

The next morning I woke up alone in the tent, I decided Sirius woke up remembered everything from last night and was mad. I quickly got dressed and cleaned everything up before heading up to the girl's dorm. When I got there Lily was reading a book and all her things were packed. I then remember it was our last day and we were going home for summer.

I ran to my wardrobe to find it empty I looked over at Lily who smiled.

"I thought I'd help by packing for you." She said.

"Thank you that was really helpful, I'm just going to take a quick shower than would you like to head to breakfast before leaving?" I asked.

"I'll be waiting."

I took a very quick shower and then dried my hair and met Lily and we headed to our last sixth year breakfast. I couldn't look at Sirius the whole time besides he was busy with Laura. But I did notice he was wearing the watch I gave him.

"So Avery, you're still coming to our house right?" James asked.

"Of course" I answered.

"Great we're going to have so much fun and my mom loves having another girl there, and Lily is coming in a few weeks right Lily?"

"I told you I would." She answered finishing her food.

After breakfast everyone was loaded onto the train. Our group sat in the usual compartment where I met the boys on my first day. I smiled remembering everything that happened.

This was going to be one hell of a summer.

A/N: Chapter 13 here, it might be awhile till chapter 14 seeing as i have to finish it. I would really appreciate reviews, seeing as I haven't gotten any in months. It's very disappointing. So please just take a few minutes if that to review it really makes an impact. Thank you to those who are still reading.

Hannah.