Brightest ✯ Sirius Black

✯thirteen✯

"Underestimate me. That'll be fun."

The last few weeks passed quickly and the boys managed to go through almost 12 different leaves each, but the last few days passed without too much incident, although McGonagall still was absolutely appalled that the three boys had gone against what she said and continued their plan anyways. And yet, she was almost, proud, because she definitely didn't expect them to listen anyway, but the fact that they actually managed it impressed her, as much as she would hate to admit.

"That was bloody awful," Peter said, shoving food into his mouth at breakfast, enjoying his first full meal since the four weeks began. In fact, all three of the usually loud and rowdy boys were silent as they ate as much as they could, which was new for everyone.

Ambrosia had taken her time getting to breakfast this morning, knowing fully well that she would most likely be late to her first class too. Truth was, she had quite the late night last night.

While trying to rub the sleep from her eyes as she entered the Great Hall, she accidentally ran into Indiana, who was doing the same thing. With a yawn, she ran her hand through her afro of crazy curly hair.

"Are we still on for tonight?" she whispered, trying to make sure no one heard. Ambrosia nodded quickly, not at all able to say no, and with that, the two went to their respective tables across the Great Hall.

"Ambrosia, class is about to start," Lily said as the tired girl walked up to the table just as everyone was getting up to leave.

"Yeah I know, I'll catch up with you guys later," she yawned again before sitting down and slowly filling up a plate. Lily shrugged before leaving with Marlene and Alice.

Transfiguration was usually slightly boring, at least to Cleo. She much preferred to be in Defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms, or Astronomy, and even sometimes Herbology was her favorite. And while she liked learning Transfiguration, she had her family on her mind, not paying hardly any attention to what Professor McGonagall was saying.

Remus and James were sitting in front of her and Sirius. Cleo watched boredly as Remus accidentally dropped his ink-dipped quill on his robes, letting out a loud, "Merlin's bloody balls," making Sirius and Cleo snigger.

Professor McGonagall turned around quickly, looking in their direction. Sirius and Cleo looked at each other with wide eyes and suppressed grins.

"James, I'm trying to learn, I would appreciate it if you didn't curse," Remus turned to James quickly. James looked stunned and kept his eyes on Remus, silently mouthing "I'll kill you" over and over.

"Mr. Potter, just because you can speak properly again does not give you the right to curse in my class. I'll see you tonight for detention," she scolded.

"I hate you," James whispered to Remus. "You better watch your chocolate stash closely, mate," he threatened. Remus gave him a very innocent looking shrug.

"Nice one, Remus!" Sirius said, not meaning to be so loud, but unfortunately, McGonagall heard him then too.

"I suppose you wish to join him, Mr. Black? I can assure you, this kind of mayhem will not be tolerated in my class."

"Is there another type of mayhem you would prefer, professor?" Sirius asked, causing a few girls across the room to giggle. He sent them a wink, which resulted in more laughter, and Cleo's stomach to turn.

"We can discuss that in full tonight, in yours and Mr. Potter's detention," she said quickly. "Does anyone else have anything to add?" she asked the class, who all stayed silent, knowing that her question was a trap.

Cleo shook her head, hiding her amused smile as James and Sirius fist-bumped before he turned to her with a smirk, nudging Cleo in the side.

"That was clever, Remus," Cleo said as she caught up with him in the hall after class.

"He deserved it," Remus stated. "Call it payback for hiding their plan from me."

"You know, they're doing it to help you," Cleo brought up. Remus sighed.

"I know, and I'm incredibly thankful for friends like you all, willing to go through things like that for me. But I can't control anything I do on full moons, Cleo," he turned sad. "They're going to get hurt, and it'll be all my fault."

"They can take care of themselves," she assured, even though she had already had these worries herself, many times. "And they'll take care of you," she whispered, grabbing Remus' face to make him look at her. He stopped walking and sighed sadly.

"We're all want to take care of you," she said quietly before her solemn look turned into a grin. "Especially Luna," she whispered, a gleam in her eyes. Remus groaned and took her hands off of his face as he tried to walk away, trying to hide the grin on his face.

"I'm serious!" she shouted after him, laughing.

"No you're not, I am!" Sirius' voice was heard from somewhere. She laughed over her shoulder, not even bothering to see where he had said that from.

"Shut up!" she laughed, before running after Remus on their way to Ancient Runes. 

ah yes the beginning of the sirius puns

my favorite

ain't remus lupin a cutie

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