A/N: This chapter is short just to warn you. It's just a filler really nothing important apart from a bit of information. Will will share this secret with you though...you will find out who Sam Riley is in the next chapter. Finally managed to fit him in. Did another plan of the story so I'm hopefully back on track now :) Nothing to tell you today I don't think apart from I'm ill so this wont be my best. Probably why it's short. Enjoy xx

Weeks went by and the end of January crept up upon them as quickly as it had started. Ever since Sirius had annonced his and Lizzie's relationship, the couple had been getting mixed reviews from everyone. Most of the Gryffindor's (including some of Sirius' ex's surprisingly) and people from other houses who like one or the other were very happy and supporting of them whereas there were many people who would shout heartless things down the corridors. Sirius had punched in total of nineteen people and had made two go to the hospital wing when the 30th of January came up. Lizzie, who had been very grateful that Sirius was there to stand up for them had told him to stop beating people up because she didn't want him to get into anymore trouble (he had acquired eight detentions already). He had thankfully stopped for her although she was sure he sent hexes at Snape every time they walked past each other in the corridors.

Snape had been the first to approach them or rather Lizzie and had made sure she knew where she stood with him now and had said some rather nasty things to her. Thankfully Sirius, Remus and James had been there to sort him out. The three boys had warned him not go come anywhere near her again. However, Snape had gone up to her multiple times either to threaten her with something outlandish or apologise for what he had said previously. Lizzie had no idea what the hell was going through his head and so she ignored him thinking it was probably his 'friends' who were making him say things like that.

Riley was another story however. He stayed away from Lizzie which she was thankful for. There were some occasions however when she spotted him down a corridor or in the Great Hall just staring at her with a look she had never seen on him before. She never told Sirius about it though, not wanting to worry him. He was having a hard job keeping calm in the first place with everyone's mixed views. Why their relationship had caused so much chaos he would never understand and just wished it would all stop and that people would grow up.

The group of people who seemed to like the match more than anyone else was the teachers. They all thought that Lizzie could hopefully pull Sirius and James into shape more now that she and Sirius was a couple. Lizzie thought that they were all barking mad for this but let them believe to keep them happy. In complete honesty, it was more Sirius getting the mischievous side out of Lizzie than anything else. He had never expected her to be so cunning but sometimes the pranks she thought up were amazing. He knew that if both Lizzie and Remus ever went up again him, James and Peter then they would be in trouble. The twins seemed to have brilliant minds and would sure put them to the test if the other Marauders were annoying them and that was why Sirius knew to never piss off his girlfriend.

Except that's what it seemed he had done on Lily's birthday. He had no idea why she had been not talking to him all morning (okay he had the faintest idea) and was starting to realise how much he had started to depend on her just being there and talking to him all the time. So he thought he'd just leave her alone today and not bother her until it seemed okay to apologise to her. It hadn't been his fault though that he couldn't stop himself from giving people what they had deserved. Okay punching a third year may have been a little over the top but he hadn't meant to...it was just that he was angry with his brother as per usual. The little wart had told his parents about his relationship and he had received a rather nasty letter about it. Well at least it hadn't been a howler, that way he could keep it away from Lizzie. He didn't want her to worry about it; he didn't want her to worry about him full stop. He was perfectly fine...that's what he told everyone anyway...

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Transfiguration was neither Lizzie's best nor worst subject. To her though, she found it one of her weakest subjects. That was why she had paired up with someone she knew would be able to help her. Kerry Davison was a good friend of hers from Ravenclaw and Lizzie thought it would be good to catch up with her for the lesson. They were meant to be turning one object into multiple objects; something she really didn't get how to do. Kerry was showing her the basic method of it and within the first ten minutes she managed to turn her one goblet into three. As they worked on the written part of their lesson, conversation started up.

''So, you and Sirius doing well?'' Kerry asked dotting an 'I' on her work.

Lizzie nodded, not looking up from what she was writing. ''Yeah we're fine. '' It was a simple answer but was what she wanted to use.

''It seems so...weird to see you two dating when you used to loathe his very existence.'' She said looking up from her parchment, grinning at Lizzie. Lizzie just rolled her eyes repeating the same thing she had done to many people.

''I did not 'loathe his very existence'. I may have said it once in that Herbology lesson last year but he's not that bad really. Bloody good kisser, I'm telling you. Once you get to know him he's...different from everyone else...'' She had started to stare into space, missing Kerry chuckle and shake her head.

''You're in love even though you're about to deny it. It was the same with Riley, but this is stronger I can tell.'' She watched Lizzie turn to her and raise an eyebrow at her, amused. ''Oh did you hear? He's on the move again. Perverted git.''

''Ah he's only perverted if he dates fourth years and under. To every student of Hogwarts who has no sense I feel sorry for you if you ever fall for him. Why'd he start again? Thought Megan and Erin were keeping an eye on him?'' Megan Kingston and Erin Halloway were two seventh year girls who Lizzie had come to know quite well. They had both had their own 'Sam Riley' incidents and had vowed to keep him away from any unsuspecting girls.

Kerry knew under all of this that Lizzie was worrying. Only five people knew about what Riley had almost done to her (herself included) and Kerry knew she was scared about him advancing on her again. She felt sorry for the poor girl but hoped Sirius would keep her safe from any harm. ''He threatened Megan I think. As soon as she lost it, Erin did too. Poor girls. Merlin, I really want to punch him sometimes.''

Lizzie smirked at this comment. ''Been there, done that. Very and I repeat very satisfying. Just hope I never have to tell Sirius anything. He'd lose it too I think but in a more 'I'm going to rip his brains out' kind of way. He's protective like that...'' Looking over at Kerry she saw the girl give her a satisfying smile. ''What?'' She asked but not getting an answer. Then her mind suddenly clicked and Lizzie rolled her eyes. ''Okay fine I admit it. I may love him a little bit. Okay? You satisfied now? I love Sirius Black, but I'm not ready to tell him that of course.'' She said keeping her voice low so no one overheard her. She needn't have bothered as the class was talking loudly and freely; McGonagall was in a very good mood this morning. Lizzie looked over at Sirius who she found was staring at her. She smiled at him and mouthed 'you're forgiven' in which he mouthed 'thank you' back at her before blowing her a kiss. Grinning she turned back to Kerry. ''He's so cheesy sometimes it's unbearable. '' She said at which Kerry laughed.

''He's nothing near as bad as Batman was (Batman was their nickname for Riley), I mean him and his Quidditch pick up lines. Geeze he used them on every girl in sight.''

''I know, I was usually there next to him when he said them.'' Lizzie said grimacing. Merlin she hated her ex boyfriend. She hated all of them in fact. Each one she had had (okay apart from Josh, Kerry's brother. She didn't hate Josh, he was nice) had turned out to be a complete and utter prat. Or dickhead. Or whatever word you wanted to use.

The lesson ended and the two girls bid each other farewell and Lizzie went searching for her best friend who wasn't hard to find seeing as the birthday badge James had given her shouted Happy Birthday every five minutes. Lizzie hadn't managed to get her much which she hated herself for. She had spent quite a bit on everyone's Christmas presents and hardly had any money left. She had about ten galleons, two sickles and a knut left to spread over seven birthdays and valentine's day, because she had argued with Sirius that she was getting him something no matter how little money she had left.

Lizzie sometimes forgot her family were poorer than most. She knew it was a terrible thing to do but once you got used to the fact that you had little money, it never came a surprise to you when you were told you couldn't have much for your birthday ect. That was why Lizzie had always tried to give all of her friends and family the best that she could even if she was limited on funds. She knew Lily wouldn't mind about a small present but still felt slightly disappointed in herself for not saving more money.

Finally locating a rather grumpy Lily, she and Beth marched her off to still snow covered courtyard where there was a massive fireworks display set up for her. This had lightened her up but the stupid badge was still singing happy birthday at the top of its lungs. When Lizzie asked why she was still wearing it, Lily had said it wouldn't come off. Thankfully it didn't play through lessons otherwise James would have been in big trouble.

Overall it had been another normal day at Hogwarts. Sirius had been nagging Lizzie about Riley. Apparently he had 'over heard' that part of the conversation. Lizzie was extremely happy he hadn't overheard other parts though. She refused to tell him however and said it could wait for another day. She wasn't in the mood to be talking about him at the moment. But as the day wore on she kept seeing him around the place and had the smallest suspicion he was following her. This made her feel incredibly queasy and hoped just the tiniest bit that Sirius would notice.

Thrilling isn't it? I thought so. Well not really...but yeah new character. Fun :)