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Family

"Thank you, Sirius."

"Alw-" He pulled back, looking down at his foot. Leaning down he picked up a black fluff ball. "What are you doing here?"

"He's so dark I didn't even see him." Reaching over to pet his ear, I frowned at the flash of eyes. "Do dire wolves flash eyes?"

Sirius shrugged, picking the pup to his eye level. "Not sure. I wasn't told much about them. Harry came to me with the idea of getting one, after Slytherin. They said he was a special one." Placing him back down on the ground, we watched him waddle over to the lake. "What did you name him?"

I bit my lip, fighting back the grin. "Black."

Sirius blinked a few times. Slowly turning his gaze onto me. "Black?" I nodded. "Where have I heard that name before?"

"I heard there was a large dog running around London called Black." I mumbled.

Sirius chuckled. "Big mangy mutt? Yeah, I heard the same."

"Well, I wouldn't call him a mangy mutt." I said. "A brush down wouldn't hurt though."

The wizard growled, running a hand through his neatly combed hair. "Leave my mane out of this."

I raised my hands, feigning surrender. "Hands off the mane. Got it." In a flash of movements, I was pulled into his arms. Not expecting that, I grabbed onto his shoulders, causing us to fall backward. Sirius held me close, making sure he received the full impact. "Sirius! You alright?"

Sirius groaned. "Yeah, yeah. Fine. You?"

"You took the full impact of the fall and you're asking if I am okay?" I swear this man was just to damn sweet sometimes. Leaning down for a kiss, I paused for a moment. His eyes kept falling to my mouth, yet he didn't make a move. "I am fine." Leaning in closer, I suddenly pulled away. Only to be pulled back and into a hard kiss. One arm held me down by the waist, while the other grabbed the back of my neck. The kiss was hard and demanding. Our teeth's clashed, as we both fought to control the kiss. In the end, I gave in, just enjoying the sensation he caused in me. Just as my lungs burned with the need for air, we pulled apart. Resting my head on his chest, I took in heavy breaths.

Sirius laid his head back on the ground, hugging me close to him. "We should be getting back." Helping me stand along with him, he kept me tucked under his arm. "I really don't need Molly thinking I have gone off with you."

"Are we not going back home?"

He shook his head. "No, we are going back to the old Black house. We have a few more things to finish up, besides Molly wants all of us together for Christmas."

"Sirius!" Remus appeared beside us, just as we walked back into the tent. "I have been looking for you all over the place." He eyed us both, taking in Sirius's dirty clothes. "What were you two doing?"

"Athena, I believe Hermione is looking for you." Sirius motioned to the three sets of eyes on us.

Giving his arm a squeeze I made my way over to them. I spotted Ginny and Vicky whispering among themselves. Hushing as I passed by. I knew by the time I was back at Hogwarts, everyone will be aware of the mark. "Hey."

"You alright?" Harry asked.

Was I really?

"Yeah, fine. Anyone else excited to go back to school?" I didn't want to talk about it and thankfully they got the hint.

"And deal with Umbridge?" Ron yelled.

"She can only cause us damage if we allow her to." I replied. "We stand strong, she will fall."