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CHAPTER 74

On Friday, Audrey made her way from the studio back to the Gryffindor common room to clean off and pack before her weekend away with Sirius.

She always found Valentine's Day a peculiar holiday, especially with all of the couples around the school. It was a bit disgusting sometimes, and Valentine's Day just magnified it. She would always make fun of the couples with Marlene, Lily, and Sarah when they were in their early years of school. But now that they were all in relationships, it was different.

The common room was deserted, and the 7th year girl's dormitory was nearly deserted as well. Save for Marlene who was getting ready to go out with Remus.

"Long practice session?" She asked, looking at her friend through the mirror while applying some make up.

"Yeah." Audrey breathed, flopping onto her bed. "I figured I might as well practice for Saturday and Sunday too, seeing as I'll probably be exhausted.

"Exhausted?" Marlene wiggled her eyebrows. "Sirius is human, and you're not. Wouldn't it be the other way around?"

"He's got great stamina." Audrey said, feeling a little odd that she was being interrogated about what she and Sirius did behind closed doors. "He suddenly just gets this epic burst of energy as soon as clothes start flying off."

"That's normal." Marlene confirmed. "They're all like that."

"Even Remus?"

Marlene nodded.

"Huh."

"What?"

"I dunno. Remus always came off to me as one of those 'subdued romantic types' when you two bonk."

"I cannot believe you just said bonk."

"Shut it."

"Do you and Sirius do it doggy style?"

Audrey threw a pillow at her, she laughed.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry!" She said between laughs. "I had to. It was just so perfect."

"James says that one all the time." Audrey groaned, as she packed her bag.

"Sorry, I couldn't help it." Marlene giggled. "He doesn't taunt Remus and I…"

"It's because he thinks you're both bloody innocent." said Audrey. Marlene laughed out loud.

After she finished packing, and Marlene finished her make up, they made their way downstairs to the common room. Naturally, Sirius and Remus were on the sofa waiting for them.

"You know what?" Marlene said, as the two came down the last few steps.

"What?" Remus asked, looking at Marlene.

"I think Audrey and I are going to ditch you blokes and go on our own date."

The boys exchanged a quick glance, hopped up from the couch and charged at them.

"I don't think so." Sirius said, throwing Audrey over his shoulder.

"Put me down! I have arms!" Audrey said, punching his back. Sirius chuckled. Audrey looked over and noticed that Remus had Marlene in a tight bridal carry.

"Pads, which passage are you taking?" Remus asked.

"I'm not entirely sure, Moony. Do you think I can apparate from the cellar?"

"You definitely can, I've done it before." Remus replied.

Sirius looked at his friend for a moment. "REMUS!" He scolded in his fatherly voice.

"What?" He shrugged.

"You'll have to explain that later." Sirius grinned, he snapped his fingers and his bag, along with Audrey's was gone.

"Can you put me down, yet?" Audrey asked. "I don't like talking to your backside."

"You love my backside." Sirius argued.

"Sirius."

"Yes, love?"

Audrey groaned in frustration.

"Don't worry, darling. I'll let you walk as soon as we get to where we need to go."

After a few more minutes, Sirius finally let her down. They were in front of the creepy one eyed witch statue that Marlene always hated.

"Sirius, why-" Audrey began but he shushed her, tapping his wand on the hump of the witch.

A small door opened, revealing a slide and a tunnel.

Sirius stepped inside first, and then extended his hand to Audrey. His wand lit the tunnel.

"It's the only tunnel big enough to stand in while traveling through." Sirius said conversationally, taking her hand.

"And that's the reason we're taking it?" Audrey raised an eyebrow.

"Partially. Though I would have rather enjoyed crawling behind you." He growled. Audrey elbowed him.

"The tunnel leads to Honeyduke's Cellar. From there, we're apparating. For some reason, one can disapparate from Honeyduke's, but they can't apparate in."

"That's clever." Audrey said.

"It's clever, but sad. That means I cant apparate into Honeydukes and raid their entire cellar." Sirius pouted.

Audrey rolled her eyes.

After about an hour of walking, they finally reached the cellar. Sirius was about to knick something, but Audrey swatted his arm.

"No, puppy eyes." Audrey said. He grinned, and grabbed her hand.

"Hang on tight." He whispered.

The dark blur of the cellar changed to sunset in a familiar park.

"Bet you'll never guess where we are." Sirius grinned.

Audrey looked around for a moment. "Glasgow."

"Damnit."

"I travel a lot, love." She pecked his cheek, smiling. He shook his head and muttered "Can't surprise you with anything."

"Oh, you can." Audrey said, smirking. "It's just difficult."

He smiled and took her hand, leading her up a pathway, back to the main street. They crossed, and made their way into a small white brick building.

"It's a guest house." Sirius said, noticing Audrey looking around once they got inside. He went into a small room where a man was sitting at a desk, Audrey waited outside, listening.

"Ah, yes. Mr. Gray. Your room is ready, and we received your bags earlier."

"Mr. Gray?" Audrey snorted, rolling her eyes.

The man emerged from the room, followed by Sirius, who grabbed Audrey's hand. They followed the clerk upstairs.

"Ah, here we are, room 12." He said, giving Sirius a key. "Enjoy, and let me know if you need anything, Mr. Gray."

"Thank you, Niles." Sirius flashed him a signature Black smile.

As soon as Niles was out of earshot, Audrey spoke.

"Mr. Gray? Really?" She said flatly.

"Yes, love." He replied, unlocking the door. "I don't like to use my real last name. You know what my family is like."

"So you used a shade above it?"

"Ha ha." Sirius said sarcastically. "Clever, girl." He pulled her into a kiss; she smiled, gently shoving him off.

Audrey looked around the room. The walls were white, with an intricate carved ceiling. There were French doors and a balcony, the curtains were dark blue, with silver linings. The bed was large, and matched the curtains.

It was a lovely room for a lovely night.

Audrey snapped out of her daze, noticing that Sirius was gone. The French doors were open, and she stepped out onto the balcony. There was a light snowfall.

"It's lovely." Audrey said, she shivered. They looked out onto the city.

"Like you." Sirius said softly.

He could say the most cliché thing in the world, and it always got to me.

What can I say? I'm suave…

"Stop." She said, blushing.

"What?" Sirius replied, nudged. "It's true. You've always been, ever since I first saw you."

I was grinning like an idiot at this point.

Audrey looked down, smiling.

"Don't be coy." Sirius wrapped his arms around her; he lifted her chin. Her eyes searched his blue-grey eyes.

"I've loved you since the very first time I saw you."

Audrey's eyes went white.

"So, I need to ask you something." He breathed in her ear. Audrey looked at him, nodding.

He got down on one knee, taking her hands.

"Marry me after we graduate?"

"Is that even a question?" Audrey breathed, blinking back tears.

"Would that be a Da?" Sirius asked. Audrey grabbed his head and kissed him. He grinned.

She nodded, and he slipped a small silver ring on her finger.

"A promise ring. The real ring might cause a stir." He said proudly.

"Someone's arrogant." Audrey joked.

"Always." Sirius picked her up, smirking. He carried her back into the room and threw her onto the bed.