The Bonds of Spirit are stronger than the Bonds of Blood

Chapter Four

After a moment of fidgeting Lily said "So... Is this the part where we swap stories?" She hadn't told her friends about the trouble she had with her sister. At least, nothing more than the simple statement that they weren't the closest of siblings. Sirius gave a light chuckle and said "Ladies first." Lily smirked in response and sarcastically said "What a gentleman." She sighed before beginning her story, part of her regretting bringing this up. "Well, Tunie, er Petunia and I used to be really close. We were the best of friends! And then I discovered my magic... Things were alright between us for a while... Until I got invited to attend Hogwarts..." She trailed off as she remembered the day. "She wrote to Professor Dumbledore to see if she could join me here, but she got turned down. When it was time to take the train for the first time, I told her I would speak to him myself. That maybe I could convince him to allow her to join the school. But she just called me a freak and began to ignore me.... And now she acts like I'm nonexistent..."

She sighed, closing her eyes to regain her composure. Determined, she looked Sirius in the eyes and said "Alright. Your turn." Sirius nodded. Her story wasn't too different from his own, and now he would finally tell someone else what had happened. "Reg... Regulus and I come from a family of Blood Purist Slytherins... That is until I got sorted... My family isn't exactly agreeable, especially when it comes to those who show the slightest ounce of independent thought. So I was glad Reg was at least on my side.... For a time, anyway..." He trailed off, memories of the terrible days he spent trapped in that horrible house flooding his mind. He frowned, before continuing. "He started to ignore my letters half way through my first year.... I guess being trapped in that house he couldn't help but think like them.... I had some hope when he was sorted... Sure he was sorted into Slytherin, but the hat hesitated! I thought... maybe, he would start speaking to me again... Instead, I lost my brother to my family...." He glared at the floor, wishing he could have done something to prevent this.

With a pained smirk he said "And that's my story. Not particularly exciting, but entirely true." Lily found herself beginning to understand the boy. He wasn't actually arrogant. He just put on an act so no one would see how hurt he was. She smiled and said "Well, true stories are more interesting than fiction." At her words, Sirius laughed and said "Maybe they are... Even if they are utter tragedies!" The two shared a smile, settling in to the now comfortable silence as the train neared its destination. Though they had never properly spoken before today, they found they were free to speak about matters they had never shared before. Finally, they had found a kindred soul. As the train pulled into the station, the pair stood to gather their luggage. Lily opened the compartment door, noticing her friends near the exit. Turning once more to Sirius, she said "I guess I'll see you in the common room, Mr. Black." With a smirk, Sirius said "See you around, Ms. Evans." With those words, the two parted; heading off to meet their friends.