3 A.M. (Oliver Wood) *ON HOLD*

Chapter Sixteen: Seventh Year

Celeste and Oliver sat with their friends one final time as they left Hogwarts. Celeste was going to miss Hogwarts, but she was glad to be getting on with her life. She hoped to be leaving behind all of the negativity that surrounded her while she was in school. It would be hard, but she would grow from just being a Malfoy, or just being the daughter of Sirius Black. She was going to be her own person, and one way or another, she would be remembered as a person who made a difference.

Celeste had gotten up to use the toilet, but when she passed the compartment that held Harry, Ron, and Hermione, she couldn't help the frown that etched it's way on to her face. She had heard Harry talking about her father, whom he referred to as "Padfoot" a few times. She knew the name because of Lupin, but that was only because he was reminiscing about his days in Hogwarts.

Anyhow, she heard Harry say that Sirius was going to write to him whenever he could, and that he had asked Harry to move in with him if he cleared his name. When Hermione asked about Celeste, Harry claimed that Sirius never mentioned her, and when Harry had mentioned her, Sirius tried to avoid the subject. When she heard all of that, she quickly rushed back to her compartment.

Slamming the door shut, she sat down and buried her face in her hands. Percy, Oliver, Danny, and Weston turned to the girl with concern written all over their faces. Oliver was careful with how he approached the girl, as he slowly wrapped his arm around the girl's shoulders and pulled her into him.

"What happened? What's wrong?" Percy asked, causing the girl to move her hands.

Everyone could see the tears that streaked down her face, as well as the red splotchy patches on her cheeks.

"I overheard Harry, Ron, and Hermione talking about my dad," Celeste murmured, causing Percy to frown.

"What did they say that made you upset?" Oliver asked, hoping he didn't have to go and beat up the golden trio.

"He doesn't want me, Oli. He wanted Harry, but he never wanted me. He despises me," She cried, causing the group to frown.

The guys felt awful for the girl, but there wasn't anything they could do. The most Percy could do was get Sirius taken back to Azkaban once he was high up in the Ministry. Celeste was now his friend, and he didn't like when people hurt his friends.

"Let's talk about happier things," Danny commented, and Weston nodded in agreement.

"I heard they're making new chocolate designs soon. I don't know what they'll be, but I'm excited," Weston said, and Celeste chuckled.

"I'm hoping it's chocolate house badges, but make them a mystery. So, when you open a box and get a badge, you can be sorted into a Hogwarts house by chocolate," Celeste commented, causing the boys to agree.

"I like that idea," Oliver replied,"Honestly, Angel, maybe you should become a chocolatier instead of a quidditch player," He said, causing the girl to laugh.

"I agree with Oli!" Weston exclaimed, and Danny nodded in agreement.

"She could always create her own chocolate flavors as well," Percy added, deciding to contribute to the conversation.

"You guys seriously think that could work out?" Celeste asked, and the guys nodded.

"Yes," Oliver replied,"besides, if it doesn't, you can always go and play quidditch, or be a healer," He said, as his friends agreed with him.

"Y'know, I might just do that. I'll give it a year, and if I can't make it in the chocolate business, I'll go into quidditch instead," She voiced, and the guys cheered.

"Does that mean we get discounts?" Danny asked, causing everyone to laugh.

When they arrived at the platform for the last time, Celeste felt a wave of emotions run through her. She didn't know how to feel about leaving, but she knew she wasn't feeling just one emotion. As she stepped off of the train, she turned around and hugged Weston, then Danny, and then Percy.

"You three better not lose contact, otherwise I'll come find you myself," Celeste stated, and the boys nodded.

"We can't lose contact, Mum wants you and Oliver around for dinner at least once this summer. She's excited to meet you both," Percy replied, causing Celeste to smile.

"Let us know a time and we'll be there," Celeste answered,"We've got to get moving, but you guys are always welcomed at the manor. I look forward to visits," She added, before saying her final goodbyes.

Oliver and Celeste stood side by side as they apparated to Celeste's manor. Celeste had named her manor, Celestial Manor, and Lupin and Oliver agreed the name was perfect. When they arrived home, Lupin was sitting at the table in the dining room with a cup of hot chocolate. Sweeney was making snacks for everyone, since he was excited for Celeste and Oliver to finally be home and no longer going to school for months at a time.

While eating brownies in the dining room, Celeste told Lupin everything she had heard about her father. Lupin was disappointed in Sirius, of course, but he couldn't say he was surprised. Sirius wasn't a great father, and Lupin doubted he'd ever try to be a better one, at least to Celeste.

Lupin was happy that Sirius hadn't actually betrayed him, James, and Lily, but he was forever going to mad at the man for the way he treated Celeste. Celeste was a sweet girl, and to Lupin and Oliver, she deserved the world. Lupin was determined for her to feel important and loved by a parent, even if it was only a godparent, and Oliver was determined to make her realize she was perfect and she was worth everything in the world and more. Sirius wasn't going to be the reason Celeste's life was torn down again...