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She's Only Potter's Sister	By : queenofthediamonddogs Category: HP Canon Characters paired with Original Characters > Het - Male/Female Views: 3973 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 3
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Chapter List
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Chapter 13: Guilt And Pains

May woke up from her sleep but something was different. An arm rested around her waist, a warm body was pressed against her back and a warm breath tickling her on the back of her neck. She gave a small chuckle when she realised where she was. She relaxed in Sirius' embrace as she listened and felt his steady breath against her skin. She wanted to turn to face him but they were comfortable in the current position.

Her hand rested over his own, giving it a gentle squeeze as she listened to other sounds. There was a gentle snore coming from one bed and a louder one from another. May chuckled when Sirius instinctively pulled her closer to him. “Are you awake?” She whispered softly, being careful not to be too loud.

“Yes.” He whispered quietly as he kept his grip on her hand and stayed still behind her. “What are you going to do? Stay here until the others have left for breakfast or go now?”

“Stay.” She whispered softly as she turned in his embrace to lie on her side and facing him. He pulled her closer and kissed her gently. “Definitely stay.” She chuckled softly. They silently lay in each other's arms as they waited for the 6^th year boys to wake and leave for breakfast. Sirius held her closely as they silently kissed. His hand cupped her cheek, then running down her neck and over her shoulder. “I wish we could stay here like this all day.” She whispered quietly, watching her fingers brush across the muscles of his chest.

“I know but if we don't move we won't get back home. Not that I'm complaining but I know you want to go home.” He chuckled quietly as he ran his hand through her hair. “I would spend the whole summer just staring at you while you are wearing my shirt and boxers.” His finger running along the waistband of his boxers. “I think the coast is clear.” Listening carefully and opened the curtain slowly to see if any of the others were still in bed. “Where are your clothes?” He asked as she climbed out of his bed.

“I put them in your trunk. Didn't want the others to think you had a girl in your bed.” Smiling a little as she opened the trunk and pulled out her clothes. “I'll get dressed in my dormitory. Lily and the girls will definitely be at breakfast now.”

“Will they be wondering where you are?” He frowned as he searched his trunk for his own clothes. It was strange that none of May's friends had come looking for her. “Did you tell them that you were staying with me?”

“Oh! No!” Chuckling nervously and biting her lower lip in nervousness. “I'll tell them where I was and that we behaved.” Blushing slightly but laughed lightly as she walked towards the door. “I should go. Meet you in the Common Room?”

“Yes.” He smiled towards her as he placed his clothes on the bed and walking to the door with her. “Wait.” He whispered and opened the door, looking out to see if anyone was there. “All clear.” Opening the door wider. “Wait.” Sirius chuckled as he turned May to face him, kissing her passionately.

“I'll give you back your shirt and boxers later.” She whispered softly before kissing him once again. “I really have to go. Just in case James catches me.” Smiling gently and kissing him again. “Love you.”

“Love you too. Keep the shirt and boxers. They look better on you than they do on me.” Sirius grinned as he watched her rush out of the door and down the steps. He gave a small chuckle as he closed the door.

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May rushed to her dormitory but once she opened the door, she did not find it empty. She found Lily, Maggie, Sophia and Hannah standing in front of her bed with their arms folded or by their sides. “Oh shit.” She muttered under her breath as she closed the door behind her. “I know, I should have told you where I was.”

“We can guess.” Lily said as she eyed up May's clothes in her hands and the clothes she was wearing. “I cannot believe you May! You are under-age! You shouldn't be having sex so young.”

May burst out laughing. “We didn't have sex, Lily!” Laughing still as she placed her clothes on her bed. “He was a gentleman and didn't do anything. All we did was kiss. He even left the room to let me get dressed.” Rolling her eyes as she searched for her uniform in her trunk. “Which I would like to do before breakfast.” Placing her uniform on her bed and then returning to her trunk to search for her hair brush.

Maggie stepped forward. “May, as a friend, I want to warn you. Sirius is a friend and your boyfriend but when I was with him, he was not faithful. He was caught with a different girl every week and it hurt me, which is why I finally broke up with him.”

“He's not like that now.” May spoke quietly as she took her hair out of its tie and pulled the brush through it. “I know he has changed.” Standing up and sitting on the edge of her bed with her feet perched on the top of her trunk. “We're in love.” She blushed brightly as she avoided their gazes, which was shocked as to what she had just said.

“In love? You're 15, May! How do you know?” Hannah sat next to her, took the brush off May and pulled it through her long hair. “You're young. You might find someone in a 10 years time and realise that you love them more than Sirius.”

“I won't, Hannah. I know I won't. I just have this feeling in my gut that I am meant to be with him.” She giggled softly as she sat still to let Hannah run the brush through her black hair. “There's something about us that makes me think that we are meant for each other.” Lily gave a frustrated sigh next to them. “Go on Lily. Let's hear what you have to say.”

“Like Maggie, I don't trust him.” Lily stood in front of May with her arms “Girls, can we meet you in the Great Hall? I need to speak to May alone.” Giving them all a smile and held out her hand to Hannah, who placed the brush in Lily's hand. The three girls left May and Lily alone. The red head girl sat in Hannah's place and began to brush May's hair gently. “God, your hair has grown so long.” Brushing her hair slowly. “May, I know that you were hurt not too long ago and I think I know why. I know about Remus.” May turned around and faced her friend. “Yes, I worked it out and I confronted him, telling him that he was still my friend.”

“Lily, what's this leading to?” Sighing heavily as she turned to face Lily. “I'm meeting Sirius.” Standing up from the bed.

“You think you're in love now but what if he meets someone new, someone he thinks that he is in love with and you get pushed aside. I don't want to see you get hurt.” Lily watched May walk around the room. “Stop pacing and listen to me.” May stood still and looked at May. “I'm sorry but.... I feel like it might happen to you.”

“You're meant to be my friend Lily. I considered you as a best friend and you tell me something like this.” Shaking her head and running her hand through her hair nervously. “I don't understand why you can't be happy for me.” Sitting on top of her trunk, directly in front of Lily. “Please let me have this piece of happiness. I know it will last even if you don't think it will.”

“Fine.” Lily stood up and nodded slowly. “But I just don't want to see you getting hurt. Again.” She added before walking out of the dormitory, leaving May sitting on the trunk. May stood up and gave a very frustrated groan and quickly dressed.

She was still angry and upset when she met Sirius in the Common Room. “I don't want to talk about it.” When he was about to speak. She walked straight to him and wrapped her arms around him, holding him tight.

“Baby, what's wrong?” Sirius responded when her arms wrapped around him and he wrapped his arm around her. “May?” Leading her out of the Common Room, which boasted a few Gyffindors, who relaxing before they had to leave. “Come on, tell me.” Leading her down the Main Staircase to the Great Hall.

“Lily thinks that we won't last.” Her hand was gripping the back of his shirt tightly. “Maggie says that I should be careful as you cheated on her loads of time.” She blinked away her tears to stop them from falling. “I told them that they were wrong. Were they wrong?”

Sirius stopped suddenly, causing May to stop also. “They are very wrong. For Merlin's sake May! I would never hurt you again like I had before.” Turning to face her and making her also face him. “I promised you that I would never hurt you again and I intend on keeping that promise.” Cupping her cheek and holding her gaze with his. “I love you.” He murmured as he moved closer to her and pressing his lips to her own. “Come on. Let's get some breakfast.” He whispered softly and slowly turned away, wrapping his arm around her shoulders.

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Sirius watched May through breakfast and noticed that she barely spoke and ate very little. She kept looking up the table at James, who was also quiet and she also looked at Lily, who seemed to be looking guilty. May thought it might be because of what she had said to her earlier but she wasn't too sure. She pushed her toast around her plate, waiting for Sirius to finish. “I'll meet you in the Common Room.” May stood up suddenly and left the Great Hall with the majority of the Gryffindor Table watching her as she was never seen without Sirius and to see her walk off alone was a shock to all.

Sirius remained seated and watched her leave the Hall. He fought with his heart and mind whether to go after her or not. He decided not to. He knew that she would go straight to her dormitory and he would not be able to go up to her. Once he finished breakfast, he left to go and search for May and see if she was all right. As he stepped on the bottom stair of the Main Staircase, someone called his last name. “Black!” Sirius turned to see Lily walking towards him at a quick pace.

“What do you want Evans? Have you come to tell me that I shouldn't be with May because I will hurt her?” Shaking his head for a moment when she remained silent and he turned to continue up the stairs but Lily followed him. “Careful Evans or James will think you're after me.”

“Shut up Black!” James was always a soft spot for Lily. She found James annoying and wished he would leave her alone. “I'm sorry about what I said to May because I thought it was the right thing to say.”

“Why?” Sirius stopped on one of the stationary staircases and spun around to look down at the red head. “Why did you say it? Saying it put doubt in her mind about me and I don't want that. I am being honest and truthful to her especially after what had happened during the Christmas holidays.” Gritting his teeth before he said something stupid and something he would regret. “Just go away Lily. Leave her alone until September before you hurt her with your words again.” Turning and walking up the stairs quicker.

“Like you hurt her with your actions?” Lily followed him. “I'm only looking out for my friend like any friend should. You were the one who acted before thinking. Didn't you think about May's feelings when you jumped into bed with one of her friends?” Moving past him and standing in front of him. “You see why I am so protective of her? I don't want to see her get hurt again.” She folded her arms and glared at him.

“I have promised her that I will not hurt her ever again! I will not make that promise to you because I see that I don't need to because you are not my girlfriend, May is!” Walking around Lily and storming up the stairs away from her, not wanting to hear anything else from her. He calmed himself by the time he reached the Common Room and walked through the portrait hole. Majority of the students were waiting to leave to catch the train home. He gave a quick glance around to see if May was there and when he noticed her absence, he walked up to his dormitory. He was going to search the room to see if there were any more of his things lying around but when he entered the dormitory, his gaze caught sight of May standing by the window. “Hey. Are you all right?” Moving across the room and standing next to her, putting his hand in the small of her back.

“Yeah.” She said slowly and moved into his side, resting her head against his shoulder. Sirius moved his hand from the small of her back and placed it on her waist. “I'm going to miss you.” Sighing heavily and wrapped one arm around his back, her fingers gripping onto his shirt. “I can tell this summer is going to be a long one especially without you.” Turning a little and hugging him tightly.

“Hey! Not too tight.” He chuckled as he kissed the top of her head as he held her close. “What's brought this on? Is it what Lily said? I've told her to leave you alone if she is going to say something hurtful.” His hands gently caressing her back as he hold her tight. “I'm not going to hurt you May Elizabeth Potter. I love you too much.”

May tilted her head up to look up at him. “I love you too.” Standing on her toes and pressing her lips against his, slowly turning passionately, running her tongue along his lower lip. Sirius responded, meeting her with his own tongue. The passion of the kiss grew and grew, her hands moved under his shirt, feeling the heat of his skin. His own hands tangled into her hair, holding her to him.

The door opened slowly as Robert Aubrey walked in, causing them to pull away from each other. “Oi you two! None of that in here.” Laughing deeply as he lifted his trunk, moving it near to the door. “It's time to go down to Hogsmeade Station. Potter, I think you best leave. I don't want to tell James what I've just seen.” He smirked as they stepped away from each other, May's cheeks burnt red from embarrassment.

“I'll meet you downstairs.” May grinned sheepishly and kissed him softly. Turning and walking past Robert. “I do have a first name Robert.” Rolling her eyes at the 6^th year male as she walked out of the dormitory.

“You got a feisty girl there, Black.” Robert chuckled deeply as he sat on his bed, facing Sirius, who was grinning widely as he looked out of the window. “She's got you. I can't believe it. May Potter has tamed Sirius Black. Never thought I'd see the day.” He laughed as Sirius walked to his bed and sat down. “Is this why you have fallen out with James? You didn't close your curtains all the way last night. I'll keep it from James that she stayed here last night.”

Sirius chuckled nervously. “We didn't do anything. I'm a gentleman.”

“Merlin! You must love her.” Robert laughed lightly as he watched Sirius, who was laughing nervously. “Well, I won't tell James.” Grinning widely. “Now, go and meet her.” Rolling his eyes as he watched Sirius leave the room. It was becoming very obvious to everyone that Sirius was definitely in love with May.

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May and Sirius sat together in a compartment with the 6^th year boys. They sat near the window next to each other, just talking quietly. The boys left them alone as they enjoyed the last moments before they parted ways at Kings Cross. They both promised to write to each other everyday, well not everyday but about 4 times a week. “You will meet up in Diagon Alley?” May asked him nervously as they slowly arrived in Kings Cross Station.

“For the millionth time, yes I will.” Sirius stood up with her and they followed the boys out of the compartment, only to find James standing outside. “I'll see you on the platform.” Kissing her cheek and walking past James, giving him an apologetic smile and leaving James with May.

“Can we talk?” James asked quietly, moving out of people's way as they made their way to the doors to meet with their families.

“Can't it wait until we get home?” May looked behind her and out of the window to see Sirius waiting. “I just want to say goodbye to Sirius.” Turning back to James and moving past him. “We have all summer together Jamie. I have about 5 minutes with Sirius before he has to go home.”

“All right.” James nodded and watched her rush out of the train and he slowly followed to go in search of his parents. Every time James and May returned home from school, both of their parents would meet them at the station. But from the letters he was receiving from their father, it might not be that way for long. He watched May and Sirius as they spoke quietly to each other. In the distance he could see Sirius' father and brother waiting for him. His father getting obviously annoyed at the time his eldest son was taking with May.

“Don't forget to write.” May whispered to Sirius with her arms wrapped around him and his own wrapped around her, holding her close. “We need to set a date on meeting in London.” Moving her right hand and cupping his cheek with it. “Yes?”

“Yes May! A million times yes.” He laughed softly as he kissed her quickly. “I have to go. They are waiting for me.” Emphasising on 'they'. “I love you.” Sirius whispered close to her lips before kissing her one final time. “I'll write to you. I promise.” Cupping her cheek gently and walking away quickly, retrieving his trunk and moving towards his father and brother.

May watched him for a moment and saw the look of disgust Orion Black gave her. She turned on her heel, retrieved her trunk and walked to her parents. “Hello Daddy.” She hugged him, noticing he was thinner than he was the last time she saw him.

“Hello Mayflower.” Kissing her cheek. “So, you and Sirius looked pretty cosy.” Smiling down at his daughter, who was blushing brightly. “Not too cosy I hope.”

“Daddy!” She groaned as she moved onto her mother, hugging her. “Hello Mum.” She chuckled softly as Elizabeth Potter hugged her youngest child tightly. “Can I breathe Mum?” Laughing softly as she stepped back from her mother.

“Hello darling.” Kissing May's cheek and touched her hair. “You need a haircut. I'll book you in with Madam Capello and she can cut it to a good length. Something that is manageable.” Her fingers playing with the ends of May's hair, which was getting very long.

“I like it as it is Mother.” May pushed her mother's hand away and the family made their way to the barrier, to move out of Platform 9 and ¾ and make the journey home. May glanced around the platform before she left to see if she could spot Sirius before they left but his absence showed that he had already left. The whole journey home, on the Knight Bus, May was quiet but kept glancing at James, who seemed to be watching her constantly as if she would run away from him.

The two teenagers were sent to unpack their trunks and relax before they were called for supper. May always unpacked her trunk as soon as she got home from school. James, on the other hand, would wait until a week later as he said there were more important things to do such as Quidditch and getting ready for Sirius to stay.

“May?” James knocked on his sister's open door. “Can we talk now?” Watching her move around her room and putting away her clothes and books. “It's important.”

“Sure. Come in. You do the talking and I'll unpack.” Reaching into her trunk and taking out her school books with spare parchment, placing it on her desk. “What did you want to talk about Jamie?”

James sat down on the edge of her bed and watched her for a moment before speaking. “I understand what you are doing. Choosing your relationship with Sirius over our own relationship but just to tell you that it is hurting Remus more than anything. He puts on a brave face for you but I know he would rather you break up with Sirius and be friends with us.”

May gave a groan. “No Jamie. I'm choosing anybody over anyone. You want me to break up with Sirius not Remus. It's what you want because you don't like the fact that I preferred spending my time with him rather than you!” Throwing her dirty clothes in the laundry basket and spinning around to face him. “Remus told me that he does not care that I have chosen to stay with Sirius.” She bent down, picked up her toiletries from her trunk and walked into her adjoining bathroom. When she came back out, she saw James had moved from her bed and was walking towards one of her large windows. “I'm really not in the mood for a lecture Jamie. I want us to get on this summer. Play Quidditch, you help me with my homework. Do what we usually do during the summer when Sirius wasn't with us.”

James laughed and turned to face her. “I agree. Let us just be James and May. Brother and sister. All this summer it will be just us two.” Smiling broadly as she moved around the room, putting the rest of her clothes away. “I'll leave you to it. So don't even think about asking me to help you.” Rushing out as she threw a shoe towards him, hitting her door and missed James by inches.

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As soon as Sirius was at home, he took his own trunk to his room and hid there until he was called. He already hated being back. His father said nothing to him as they journeyed home from the station. He could tell that his father was not happy with his public display of affection with May earlier. Orion Black and Thomas Potter were known for hating each other and that Orion constantly told everyone that the Potter's were blood traitors. Both the Black family and Potter family were the oldest pureblood families but they were not related unlike the other pureblood families and the Blacks. Their marriages stayed within the families; cousins marrying. But the Potter family married who they pleased. It was encouraged that they married for love rather than for their family's reputation.

Thomas' ancestors had all married purebloods but they also married for love. Many of the people they married were from small families who were the last of the pureblood line. The hatred between Orion and Thomas began when May was born. It was a well-known practice for pureblood families to arrange marriages for their children when they were very young. Orion wanted to arrange a marriage between his heir, Sirius, and May but Thomas refused. He believed his daughter had the right to choose her own husband when the time was right. For the first ten years of May's life, Orion continued contacting Thomas about arranging a marriage between the two families. Eventually Orion gave up when Sirius was sorted into Gryffindor and he knew his son was rebelling against his family.

Sirius knew about the potential marriage but he never mentioned it to James and especially not May. Things were going great between them and he didn't want to ruin it with her. Not any more. This was something perfect and different. Ever since they had been together Sirius felt like a new man. A man who would always be ready for commitment when it came his way and that commitment was to be shared with, with May.

“Boy!” His father echoed up the floors of the house. “My office now!” He shouted which was followed by a door slamming.

“You're in trouble. Again.” Regulus smirked at his brother as he stood in the doorway of Sirius' bedroom with his arms folded. “Wonder what it is this time.” His eyes glanced around his brother's room, it was covered with Gryffindor things; flags, posters and banners. He noticed many muggle pictures of motorbikes and of bikini-clad women. “Must be about you and the female Potter.”

“Shut up.” Sirius growled at Regulus. “Go back to sucking up to mother.” Pushing past him. “Keep out of my room. I will know if you have taken anything from him.” Moving down the stairs to his father's office. Before he knocked, he took a deep breath and readying himself for the lecture and possible punishment. He clenched his fist, raised it and knocked on his father's office door.

“Enter.” The voice of his father came from the other side of the door.

Sirius opened the door and entered the dark and dank room. “You wished to see me father.” Announcing himself as he walked inside a bit more.

His father was sitting at his desk, writing on a piece of parchment. “Close the door.” Speaking without looking up at his son until he heard the door click shut. “Sit.” Putting his quill in the ink pot and watching his son with a cold stare. “As usual, I am disappointed in you for your actions in school especially with the incident with Mr Snape and the Whomping Willow. But also with your display on Platform 9 and ¾.” Sirius remained silent as his father spoke but kept his gaze on his father. “You are not to see that girl ever again!”

“No father!” Sirius put his opinion forward with confidence. “I will not leave May because you told me to!”

“You will do as I say and you will listen to me!” Slamming his fist on the table. “You know our family's opinion on that family.” Staring at his son, who was not even trembling at his father's anger. He was just sitting up straight in the chair and watching his father's every move. “You will stay away from her and her family! They are muggle lovers. All pureblood families should mix with their own kind but with mudbloods like the Potters do.”

“They are my fa... Friends!” Stopping himself before he told his own father that he basically preferred the Potter's over his own family. “I cannot stop seeing them. Especially not May! I will not stop seeing them.”

“You will do as I say.” Slamming his fist onto the desk and standing up quickly. Sirius didn't even flinch when his father stormed around the desk, turned Sirius' chair to face him. “You will! Or so help me if I have to force you!” Grabbing Sirius' collar and pulling him to his feet. “You will stay in your room until tomorrow evening. Kreacher will bring you some food. I do not want you leaving your room!” Orion pulled open the door, not caring that it hit Sirius' shoulder hard causing the boy to cry out in pain and Orion threw him out of his office and onto the floor outside of the office. “Get to your room!” He screamed at his son before he retreated into his office and slamming the door.

Sirius winced as he gingerly stood up. His shoulder was hurting like hell as he walked up the many stairs to his room. He was used to the treatment but his father seemed to be harsher than usual. Sirius knew that as soon as he reached his 17^th birthday, he was getting out of the house as soon as he could. The only problem was finding somewhere to live. He would have no money as his family would probably cut him off immediately. When he reached his room, he collapsed onto his bed in exhaustion and pain. He lay still, looking up at the ceiling of his room. As he lay there, he decided to not tell May about his father's demands and about his father's violence towards him. He didn't want to worry him again.

“Hey. Are you okay?” Regulus cautiously walked into his brother. Despite their differences, both brothers cared about the other, secretly. They never showed it to each other, let alone any one else. “I heard what he said to you. What are you going to do?” A small sign of caring from the youngest Black.

Sirius sat up, wincing as he rested his hand on his shoulder. “I don't know. I'm just going to stay out of their way as much as I can.” Shrugging his jacket off and throwing it aimlessly to the floor. “What do you want Reg? To come and gawk at my injury?” Rolling his shoulder to try and get rid of the pain but it made it feel worse. “Just leave me alone Reg. Close the door as you leave.” Standing up and walking to the window of his large room, just staring out of it. He waited until his brother to leave and the door shut. Once he heard the door click close, he let out a low groan as the pain became unbearable. His father had opened the door in such a temper that there would be a nasty bruise on his shoulder. It was going to be a long summer without spending the majority of it with James. The only things had to, to look forward to were; meeting May in Diagon Alley and going back to school.

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After two days of being at home, May finally received a letter from Sirius. She was relieved when she read it and saw that he was fine and well. When he used to write to James, he would always complain about his family and how they treated him. This letter was different. She hoped he was lying to her but she knew that, if he were lying, he would be doing it to protect her and reassure her rather than worry her.

Dear May,

Well I'm surviving here. It's boring and already I want to go back to school. They've ignored me for the past two days and it's been heaven. Are you free on the 25^th August? I can hopefully meet you in Diagon Alley but the only problem will be Regulus. He might have to come with me if I say to the parents that I'm going for school supplies. Oh well, just will have to wait and see. I cannot wait to see you. I've missed you and I only saw you two days ago. How's James? Don't tell him I was asking. I just want to know how he is. I miss him too. Write back with your answer about the 25^th.

All my love

Sirius

xxx

May smiled when she re-read the letter over and over again. It made her smile that he was asking how James was. She just wished James wasn't so stubborn and would put his differences behind him and be friends with Sirius once again. It might take a whole summer for them to become friends again.

“Hey trouble! Up for a game of exploding snap?” James walked into her room, unannounced as usual. “Who's the letter from?” Noticing her folding the letter and placing it in her diary but when she said nothing, he could guess. “Ah! Sirius.” He bit his lower lip as he watched her place her diary into her writing desk. “Is he okay?”

“Yes.” She grinned to herself before turning to face him. “Exploding Snap? Where?” Smiling a little as she walked to the door. “Library or outside?”

“Outside. Father is using the library.” James smiled and the two slowly walked out of the house to the patio behind their home. May watched her brother as they played Exploding Snap and then onto Wizarding Chess, which always took a few hours for them to finish. As they played, May glanced at her brother occasionally. It was obvious that he wanted to ask May what Sirius had said in his letter to her but he was probably fighting against saying it to respect his sister's privacy.

“He's fine Jamie. The letter was telling me that he was being ignored by his family and he is keeping out of their way.” May's gaze remained on the chess pieces, analysing her next move. “Don't worry about him James. He's fine.”

“Thanks.” James muttered slightly as he too watched the board, waiting for May to make her own move. The two sat in silence as they played. James won the game as usual. He preferred to play with Remus as he was more of a challenge than May. Remus was going to be spending the remainder of the summer with them after his next transformation. Peter was spending the entire summer holiday with his family and wasn't allowed to spend some with James' family.

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For Sirius, his summer break was taking a turn for the worse. His father would call him into his office everyday and trying to force his son to break his connections with May. But Sirius was standing his ground and refusing. Many of his meetings with his father included other members of the family including his mother and extended members of the Black family including his sadistic cousin, Bellatrix. They watched as his father shouted and screamed the odds at his son. They laughed when his father beat him with a belt. Sirius tried to get hold of James and May but his mother had taken all of his quills, inks and parchment. A few times he tried to sneak into Regulus' room to get the necessary things to get hold of the Potter's but he always got caught and was punished.

Sirius was in pain when he went to bed and when he woke up. He needed to get away from his family. It was getting too much. His back was covered in horrid bruises and scars from his beatings. Regulus tried to help Sirius but his brother was being stubborn and refusing Regulus' help. “If you want to help me! Write to James and May, tell them what has happened! I need to get out of here!” He groaned as he pulled on his leather jacket. “Please Reg! Do this for me!” Giving another groan of pain as he reached for his trunk, pulling it to the door.

“BOY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! GET DOWN HERE NOW!” His father screamed up the stairs, followed by the door slamming.

“I can't Reg.” He whispered as he opened his trunk and put as many of his things into a backpack. “I can't do it. I'm sorry but I have to get away from here.” Standing up straight with the bag on his back. “Be careful little brother.” Wincing as he raised a hand and put it on Regulus' shoulder. “I'll be at the Potter's if you need me.” Regulus gave him a small nod and Sirius left his brother standing in Sirius', now, old room. He quickly walked down the stairs, trying to avoid any of his parents but his mother was waiting at the foot of the stairs with her wand clutched in her hand. “Let me pass!” He growled at her and tried to move past her but she kept her wand tight in her hand and pointed it at him.

“Don't you dare move!” She sneered at Sirius, who stood still, watching his mother's wand cautiously. “Go to your father now!” Pointing to her husband's office with her free hand.

“NO!” I'm leaving this place for good!” Stepping forward to move past his mother but she raised her wand more. “Mother! Let me pass!” A door opened behind him and his gaze fixed on his father and his cousin's fiancée, Lucius Malfoy. He loathed Malfoy for his attempt to rape May 2 years ago and because he was just a Slytherin. “Let me go!” He shouted at them all.

“You will stay where you are!” His father now had his wand out and pointing it Sirius, who was looking for a way to get past his mother. “Get into my office now!”

“NO!” Sirius shouted back at him and moved towards his mother but she held her position. “LET ME GO!” Pulling his own wand out of his leather jacket pocket. “I cannot live here!” Pushing his mother away but he screamed from a hot and sharp pain against his back. He had collapsed to the floor because of the pain.

“You will do as I say!” His father stepped forward, his wand trained on Sirius' crouching form. “Crucio!” He watched his son scream in pain from his torture. “You will listen to me!” Taking the illegal spell off him. “You will return to your room.”

Sirius slowly picked himself up off the floor. “No.” He growled. “I am getting away from here. I am going to go somewhere, where I am wanted and loved.” Standing up straight, evident pain on his face as he stood up tall and proudly as he continued to walk away from his family. Forever. As soon as he was outside the dreaded house, he walked away and he did not look back. When he was 2 streets away, he collapsed onto the street. The pain was becoming too much.

It was late and the cold summer breeze was blowing through the street. Sirius pulled his jacket around him and held out his wand arm. The deafening BANG came and followed by the blinding light. Sirius groaned as he pulled himself to his feet to be greeted by the old conductor. The beds were all in place and only a few were occupied. Sirius was led to the top level of the Knight Bus and given a bed at the front of the bus. He told the conductor to go to Godric's Hollow. Sirius knew he might be the last to be taken there as there were a few passengers who were there before him.

He lay back on the bed but the bus shot forward, so he sat up and held onto one of the posts of the bed as the bus sped across the country. Sirius didn't want to sleep as he wanted to be able to get off the bus as soon as he could. If he was sleeping they might wait until he was awake rather than actually waking him up. He gave a low groan as the bus came to a sudden stop , causing him to lurch forward and making his wounds hurt more. He just wished they could get to Godric's Hollow quicker, just so he can seek comfort in a place he always called home. He just wanted to see his best friend again and hoped he was forgiven. Most of all, he wanted to see May; the girl he loved. He wanted to run his fingers through her long silky hair, gaze into her hazel eyes and kiss her soft pink lips. To hold her close, to feel her warmth in his arms. Back in Grimmauld Place, he thought he was never going to see her again.

After 8 stops, the Knight Bus finally reached Godric's Hollow. Sirius stepped out of the purple bus into the village square. It was probably midnight or just after. Shifting the bag on his shoulder and pulling his jacket tighter around him as he turned and began to the long walk to the Potter Manor. Once he reached the large manor, he pushed open the gate and stumbled up the driveway to get to the door of the home he loved.

Sirius began to think that his wounds had actually opened as he was beginning to feel weak as he got closer to the main door of the manor. He kept his hand gripped on the strap of his bag as he finally reached the door. Weakly, he knocked on the large Oak door. He tried to build up his strength and hit it more but the knock seemed to be weaker. Placing his hand on the door handle, checking to see if it was unlocked and it was. He pushed the door open slowly as he could. The house was in complete darkness. “May...” He croaked. “James...” When he thought he could try and walk further, he fell to his knees. His aches and pains catching up with him and exhausting him.

“No!” He heard a cry of fright as he fell sideways onto the hard floor and blacking out from the pain.

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