Raining Cats and Dogs
Contrary to popular belief, Sirius Black was not a womaniser.
He didn't know where the rumour started from, but he had a feeling it was James, for he always turned a funny shade of red and looked as if he was about to burst out laughing when first and second years would beg Sirius to go out with them.
This proved to be making Sirius' quest on winning Minerva McGonagall over harder.
Sirius didn't know what the Transfiguration Professor's problem was, making him frustrated. She always sniffed at his charming compliments and rolled her eyes at his declarations of his love for her that would make any other girl swoon.
One rainy night, after escaping from an angry Filch, Sirius spotted the Animagus; her dark blue robes swishing as she turned the corner. Fixing his dark hair and praying he didn't have any broccoli in his teeth, he ran to catch up.
"Hello, Minnie," said Sirius, falling in step with her.
Professor McGonagall wasn't having a great day. The forth and sixth year essays she had finished marking were simply atrocious and she just knew Mrs. Norris was the one who stole her lesson plans.
On any other day, Minerva would frown and shoot down Sirius' advances, but today she just glared heatedly as she spat:
"I'm awfully tired right now, Black, so I would greatly appreciate it if you would leave me alone."
But Sirius Black was no quitter. He put an arm around her as he said, "What do you say we run away together? Elope or whatever muggles call it. And for our honeymoon, I'll take you to beautiful Italy. I heard the motorbikes there are wicked!"
Professor McGonagall breathed in deeply, attemping to calm herself down. A stint at Azkaban for murdering a student wouldn't go so well with Dumbledore. She picked his arm off her with her forefinger and thumb, and said in her most serious voice, "For the last time, Black, go away. I do not want to have to deduct points from my house – "
"Are you a veela?"
Professor McGonagall rubbed her temples as she quietly muttered, "He's not worth it … he's not worth it … he's not worth it … "
"Because you are absolutely bewitching, kitty cat,"
"BLACK," exploded McGonagall. She drew the line at 'kitty cat'. "IF YOU DO NOT LEAVE ME ALONE I SWEAR TO MERLIN YOU WILL HAVE DETENTIONS FROM NOW UNTIL YOUR GRADUATION!"
Instead of cowering away in fear and yelping out apologies like Minerva hoped, Sirius smiled. "Feisty, aren't we? I knew there was something I liked about you, kitty – "
"FOUND YOU!" declared Argus Filch, heading their way.
"Alas, I must go." Sirius conjured a bunch of white daisies, handing them to a shocked McGonagall with a grin. "I'll see you - Urgh, get off of me, you stupid cat,"
Mrs. Norris hissed, but didn't let go of Sirius' robes as the boy dashed away from the aging janitor.
Professor McGonagall narrowed her eyes at the bouquet. There was a small piece of parchment hidden between two flowers. Picking it up, her anger skyrocketed:
Seriously…are we still on for Italy?
A/N: I'd like to wish a very happy birthday to Remus' daughter! You were my first reviewer that alone makes you super awesome! :DD *Gives a plate full of sugar and a basket of cookies and prized penguin suit*
Thanks to: xxSiriusxxforeverxx, greysky3, shadowkat678 and Remus' daughter for reviewing last chapter!