In third-year halls, their paths first crossed,
A Raven boy, a Blonde girl lost.
"Stay out of my way," she warned with a glare,
But something lingered in the frosty air.
Crimson with his scar and fame,
Emerald with her secrets untamed.
Two worlds ap...
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The sun peeked through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the breakfast table at 12 Grimmauld Place. The smell of freshly brewed coffee and toast wafted through the air, mingling with the excited chatter of the Weasley family, who had gathered to bid farewell to Harry and Aria before they returned to Hogwarts.
As they all sat around the table, the mood was bittersweet. Laughter rang out as Fred and George shared a hilarious story from their holiday exploits, while Molly Weasley fussed over everyone, ensuring they had enough to eat for the journey ahead. Harry and Aria exchanged smiles, stealing glances at each other when they thought no one was watching, their hands occasionally brushing under the table..
Once breakfast was finished and the table cleared, Sirius gestured for Harry and Aria to follow him to a quiet corner of the kitchen, away from the noise of the bustling family. "Hey, you two," he said, leaning casually against the wall, a proud smile gracing his face. "I just wanted to have a word before you head back to Hogwarts."
Harry nodded, his expression turning a little more serious as he leaned in closer, sensing the weight of what Sirius was about to say. Aria stood beside him, her heart fluttering a bit.
"I know things have been rough lately," Sirius began, his voice low but firm. "But I want you both to remember that you're not alone in this. You have each other, and you have me." He paused, taking a moment to look at each of them, his eyes glimmering with affection. "When all of this is over, we're going to be a proper family."
"Promise?" Aria asked, her voice barely above a whisper, but the sincerity in her eyes was evident.
Sirius nodded earnestly. "I promise, Aria. We'll live together here at 12 Grimmauld Place. It'll be our home."
Harry's expression softened as he glanced at Aria, their fingers intertwining instinctively. "That sounds perfect, Sirius."
A smile broke out on Sirius's face, but then he suddenly looked serious again. "Just take care of each other. I know you can handle whatever comes your way, but promise me you'll look out for one another."
"We will," Aria assured him, her voice steady. Her voice suddenly dropped to a whisper, as though she was afraid, "I love you, Dad"
Sirius froze, as if taking a few moments to comprehend those words before his face softens, "I love you too, Rora," Sirius whispered, drawing both of them into a warm hug. "Now, get back to Hogwarts. You've got a lot of people counting on you."
As they pulled away, Aria's heart swelled with gratitude. She exchanged a meaningful look with Harry before they turned to join the Weasleys, who were bustling about, gathering their things. With one last look back at Sirius, Aria felt a mix of hope and determination.
