Amour

Sept

Sirius felt Remus tense beside him, but he didn't have much time to think on it, as James jumped over the table at him. 

"Merde!" He cried, ducking so James went crashing to the floor. Shit!

"Congratulations!" Lily laughed, "I will be fighting you for the throne"     

Sirius didn't answer, his mind was moving to quickly, I got in, I got in, I'm a fucking Triward competitor, what does that even mean, do I have to bond my blood with something!?

Remus had not moved, he was still staring at Dumbledore, Why him, there are so many Beauxbatons students here, what  if he gets hurt, or wins and forgets me, not that we have anything to remember, well he did just punch a guy defending my honour.......oh my god what did he want to talk about!? Maybe it doesn't matter anymore, eternal glory and everything...

He looked over at Sirius, who was smiling so much. 

Shut the fuck up, this isn't about you, look how happy he is....

"Well done" Remus said to him, reaching up to touch his arm. 

Sirius looked down at the hand, then up to his face, "Merci" Thank you.

"Will our three contestants come join me!" Dumbledore cut in. 

Getting up, Lily, Sirius and Alexei made their way to the headmaster, a bounce in their steps. 

"Congratulations" Dumbledore whispered to each of them, "This is an honour of highest regards, I am sure you will all perform to the best of your abilities and honour your school,"

Alexei looked sideways at Sirius, a scheming smirk on his face, maybe competing against him could work in his favour. 

"You will be notified of the first task this weekend, before it begins" Dumbledore finished, gesturing they go to back to their seats. 

When Sirius and Lily got back, it was to find a sobbing James leaning on Remus, who looked very bored. 

"James, look who's here!" Remus sighed, looking up at them for help. 

James lifted his head, "My best friend and future girlfriend, i-in so much danger!"

"I can handle it, Potter" Lily rolled her eyes, forgetting to correct him. 

Sirius watched as James' face lit up, glossy eyes drying instantly, all his teeth showing in a grin, "Okay, Evans" 

She went to sit by Marlene and Charlotte, completely oblivious to the fact she had just made a boys entire week. 

"She didn't tell me to shove off!" James jumped in his seat, whisper-shouting at Sirius. 

"A victory!" Sirius raised his goblet. 

The feast continued with laughs and smiles, the odd congratulations could be heard here and there. The final 'Hoorah' before the rivalry took over, right now tonight, everyone embraced each other like equals. 

After the meal disappeared, the 6th year Gryffindors left for their common room.

"I feel like I've been inflated" Peter groaned, holding his stomach as they walked through the portrait hole. 

"Just keep the air in, Okay?" James shivered.

All 7 of them sat around the fire, forming a sort of semicircle, Sirius beside Charlotte. 

"comment vas-tu alors?" He asked her. How have you been then?

She looked over at him sceptically, "Bien..." Fine...