When There Is No War | By : lexiatel Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > Slash - Male/Male Views: 6320 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1 |
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Jan: Here's chapter 10 for you. Hope it's not too graphic :)
Warning: Intimate chapter ahead. No R rated stuff though; you have been warned.
Chapter 10: Seduction
"Sirius." Someone touched his shoulder lightly for his attention. He knew who it was before even having to turn around and face them. He had to stop himself from sighing.
Nobody in the Muggle world knew his sexual preference. Muggles didn't take that type of status as well as Wizards did. That was mostly because of religious belief, and while Wizards weren't atheists, Wizards didn't preach the God's name near as much as Muggles did. Sirius was sure this was because Muggles used Thy Name more as a way to gain than anything, where Wizards didn't have such a need; or want.
Sirius also felt that the Muggles used religion to snoop into other people's lives and judge others before they even uttered a word to them. This irritated him. He was not bothered by what people thought of him, but he surely didn't want to be constantly reminded that he was an abomination to the God of their religion, and this was why he kept his relationship a secret.
The God that most Wizards believed in, loved everyone for who they were. Just because you loved the same gender in an uncommon way, didn't make you any less human than those who loved the opposite sex. Because of the creatures you end up meeting with, you had to have an open mind. There were 'dark creatures' that were good and 'good creatures' that were bad. And then there was a lot of grey area. If Wizards worried about this near as much as the Muggles, nothing would get done.
Not ALL Wizards were like this, of course. There were some very superstitious Wizards out there, who followed The Book completely. But the wisest of them all knew that it was completely unreasonable to put so much effort in all those 'supposed' rules. Who knows, maybe one day, the majority will go to the Underworld because of this. Many would argue that that would allow the Demons to over populate the light side of the never ending war, thus being sent where no man wished to be placed for such minor sins in life appeared unrealistic.
If loving was a sin, then Sirius -along with many humans- was completely guilty. You can't help who your heart beats for, after all.
The girl who addressed him that day after his Physical Theater class had been trying to get his attention for a while now. Sirius wasn't completely gay, he could still see himself with a woman, but Remus was his everything, and he looked forward to coming home to him and embracing the man into his arms. Remus made his life better than anyone ever had. There was James, yes, who was practically his brother and best friend to the end, but Remus held his heart. He understood him more than any other person in Sirius' life.
Sally Bashford was her name. A clingy, good looking, blonde who thought she could win anyone over. Especially those who brushed her off - like Sirius had done for the past year and a half.
You'd think the woman would take the hint; determined as she was. Evidently not.
"Hi." She said ever so sweetly after he had turned around. She twirled her hair around her finger, thinking that Sirius would find that attractive. He didn't. A gesture like that had always annoyed him. He would rather someone just out and say, "Let's get a room."
He was a hypocrite though. He remembered his own flirtation techniques he used in school to get a girl's attention. His fine looks, coquetting, and known experience had won many girls over.
"Hello, Sally." He said politely before shifting his text books and continuing on. He was actually excited to return home and take Andrew for a broom ride. He, himself, hadn't been on a broom since the arrival of his son. This would be the perfect way to bond with him. If Andrew liked flying, that is.
"Wait, Siri." She purred, hurrying after him, and wrapping her arm around his.
He shrugged her off. "I have something to do."
"We should go out for a coffee." Sally said.
"No thanks. I am sure Powell would be take your offer though." He pointed to a man with short brown hair and big glasses. Steve Powell watched Sally closely as the two passed him.
"Ew." She shuddered.
"Guess you haven't heard that he is worth bucket loads then." Sirius told her.
"He's rich?" Sally eyed Powell with interest now.
"Oh, very." He lied. "Somewhere around two million pounds, I hear."
He heard Sally's high heels clank against the concrete as she walked away from him toward Powell.
Sirius smiled. Knowing that nerd, Powell will milk her for all she's worth. And, besides that hot figure she flaunted, she had nothing to offer.
That'll serve her. Her wiggling rear and all.
Sirius sighed. Sometimes he wished he was completely gay.
* * *
When he Apparated in his home, he found Remus and Andrew playing Toad Squares.
"Where'd you get that?" He asked as he massaged Remus' tense shoulders like he did every time he returned home from the Uni. Sirius couldn't remember owning a Toad Squares game set.
"Harry taught Andrew how to play, and he asked if he could have a set of his own to play with us. I sent Kreacher to Diagon Alley to buy one for him." Remus said as one of Andrew's toads hopped over three of Remus'.
"Sounds great!" Sirius said smiling at his son who appeared to enjoy his moment of slight victory. "Everything went well, then?"
Andrew nodded. He got up to hug Sirius who sat down and pulled the boy into his lap. "I played with Harry and Ronnie, and I showed them how to play Cops and Robbers."
"You had a lot of fun then, I am thrilled to hear, Smurf."
"He got to meet Peter too, didn't you, little man?" Remus asked.
Andrew nodded. "But I was scared."
"Why?" Sirius raised his eyebrows. Peter was a big goofball.
His son shrugged.
"He's not used to meeting new people, are you?" Remus tapped the boy's shoulder.
"No." Andrew said in a whisper.
"It's okay, Andrew." Sirius hugged him tightly. Andrew snuggled into his arms with a sigh. "Are you tired, son?"
Andrew nodded against his chest. Sirius felt Andrew's breathing slow before realizing the kid literally fell asleep in his arms. He couldn't believe how quickly it happened, but it felt nice that his son was warming up so fast to him. He had been worried Andrew would never trust him. Especially after finding out that the boy actually thought he was going to harm him.
"So much for broom flying." Sirius chuckled lightly, rubbing Andrew's back and touching his cheek to the top of the child's head.
"Maybe when he wakes up." Remus told him gently. "Why don't you put him to bed. I'll make us some tea. We really should talk, Padfoot."
Sirius creased his eyebrows at Remus' tone. Something was bothering him. He had a slight pale to his skin, and there was a small barely noticeable quiver to his hands. Remus was a sensitive man, it could be a number of things, but Sirius didn't like it when Remus was upset, and he would do anything to stop it. "Sure, Moony."
He carried Andrew up to his room and tucked the sleeping boy into his bed. "Night, Smurf." Sirius whispered, kissing him on the forehead. He shut the door after exiting and returned to the kitchen, where Remus sat, sipping his tea; his eyes unfocused as he appeared deep in thought.
"Moony?" Sirius pulled a chair up next to him and took one of the man's shaking hands into his. "What's wrong?"
Remus told him about the short conversation he had with Andrew that morning, and then the one he had with Lily. Sirius' stomach clenched at the thought of someone hurting his son. An anger rose up inside him.
"Now we don't really know for sure, Paddy." Remus said softly.
"Yes, then why wouldn't Andrew explain?" Sirius demanded. "And I can tell that you pretty much believe it anyway, so why shouldn't I?!"
Remus didn't say anything to that, knowing Sirius had a valid point.
"I tell you, if this is true, I better not meet the man!"
"You know you can't perform magic in front of a Muggle."
"Who said I was going to use magic?" Sirius snapped. "To abuse a child? What man does that?!"
"No man." Remus muttered under his breath.
"That's right!" Sirius said, standing from his chair, and pacing the floor helplessly. "What am I supposed to do, really? I mean, we're from two different worlds!" He tossed up his hands. "It's not like I can report him to the Ministry! Hell, I don't even know who the guy is!"
"For now, all we can do is seek help for Andrew."
"How could she allow this to happen?!"
"Audrey?" Remus asked.
Sirius nodded. He was still pacing.
"Maybe that's why she asked you to take care of Andrew."
Sirius abruptly stopped his pacing."Wait, do you think this Ted guy could have been the man that was raising my son?"
Remus shrugged. "Who really knows, Sirius." He said with a sigh. "Like I said, we can't even be sure Andrew's been abused. His behavior is strange though."
"How do we find out if the boy won't even talk?"
Remus walked to Sirius and wrapped his arms around him. "Lily suggested that we talk to Severus. He knows first hand about being in that situation."
"That slimy git?! No way! I don't want him near my boy, he'll contaminate him."
"Sirius." Remus chastised.
Sirius sighed. "You know how I feel about him, Moony."
"And your feelings are rather ridiculous, if I must say." Remus said sternly. "Even James has changed his opinion about him- sort of."
"Only because he's wrapped about Lily's finger." Sirius grunted.
"You were never fair to Severus."
Sirius scoffed. "As if he was fair to any of us. Look what he tried doing after he found out you were a werewolf! He tried getting you expelled!"
Remus captured Sirius' lips with his to shush his ranting. Sirius' heart thumped excitedly against his chest as he returned the kiss, deepening it.
"We've been over that, love, and now is not the time to travel that ugly path from the forgotten past." He said after breaking the kiss. "That was between him and I and we have long since made a truce."
"Enchanting me with your kisses wont change my mind about him, Remus." Sirius growled before kissing him again, not wishing for their intimate moment to end over the thought of Severus Snape.
Remus pulled away, a wicked grin across his face. "We can continue this if you agree to talk with Severus about Andrew."
Sirius' licked his lips in anticipation. "That's evil, Moony. Almost a Slytherin move actually."
Remus shrugged and his hands wandered underneath Sirius' shirt to touch his bare skin. Sirius shuddered with the movement. "I have learned a few techniques myself, Paddy." He lightly kissed Sirius' neck. "What do you say?"
His hot, damp, breath was too much. "Fine!" Sirius surrendered with a growl.
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