Untreated Wounds | Sirius Black

Chapter 31

"Pastor Slughorn and Sister Minnie!" I clutched my ribs in laughter,

"I thought it was believable!" Sirius countered,

"You're the one who snorted!"

"Says you!" He threw his head back in laughter, taking a gulp of his beer before passing it to me. "You're the snorter!"

"Not true!" I shoved my shoulder against his,

"It is so!" Sirius shoved my shoulder.

Our legs dangled over a cliff edge that had a frozen waterhole over it. We both had heating spells over us, keeping us warm despite our attire. "I don't snort." I folded my arms over my chest,

"Yes, you do."

"No, I don't!"

"You do too!"

"I don't snort, Sirius!"

"I've heard it!" He snorted purposely then placed his hand over his mouth to mimic me, "And then you go all red in the face."

I felt my cheeks burn red but Sirius couldn't see since it was so dark. "Okay, maybe I do."

"Ah-ha!"

"You suck." I groaned, falling back against the large rock we sat on.

"Aw, come on." Sirius grinned, looking down at me,

"No, you actually suck," I confirmed, "Beating up Rory, was that necessary?"

He hesitated, keeping his eyes on me, "Definitely."

"No, Sirius," I sat up, flicking his temple, "It wasn't."

"You wouldn't be here with me if I didn't." He said,

"Maybe." I admitted, "But would that have been a bad thing?"

"Oh, Lillian." Sirius fell back, "It would've been tragic! Oh, just the thought rips my heart from my chest!"

I punched him in the stomach lightly and Sirius curled up dramatically which made me laugh.

"Oh, belle!" He exclaimed, "You really are a devil!"

"And you really are dramatic." I rolled my lips into my mouth, trying not to laugh.

"Me? Dramatic? You've got the wrong man." Sirius said as he sat up,

I shoved my shoulder against his shoulder again, "No, I've got the right man – You're the most dramatic man in the world."

"I think the world is an exaggeration. Maybe the most dramatic man in England."

"Europe." I countered,

"Britain." He corrected,

"The Northern Hemisphere."

"Oh, come on! No way I'm more dramatic than an American!" Sirius complained,

"Alright, fine! Europe. You're the most dramatic man in Europe."

"I'll take that."

"Should we head back soon?" I broke the silence once again,

Sirius stared at the water two metres below us, "I want to go for a swim first." He shot me a smirk before staggering to his feet and pulling his clothes off so he was just in his boxers. "It's the middle of Winter." I protested,

Sirius ignored me, jumping into the cold water with a large splash.

"Is it cold!?" I leaned over,

"It's a spring, Lil! The water's warm!" He called out, looking up at me as he floated on his back.