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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 7 – Good Ideas

Since breaking up with Joshua, May felt safe and happy for the first time in a long time. Even now that she and Sirius were speaking properly once more but May was still nervous speaking to Remus as she still hadn't told him she knew about his condition. She knew that she couldn't keep it from him any longer but she didn't know how to tell him.

May finally gained the courage to tell Remus her theory about him. She knew that everyday Remus would go to the Library and study. He always sat at the back of the Library away from anyone else. It was a Friday when May finally plucked up the courage to speak to him. She saw him bent over a piece of parchment and writing fast as he worked on an essay. May stepped closer to him. “Hello Remus.” Smiling nervously.

“Oh hello May.” Lifting his head up when she spoke. “Are you all right?”

“Yes.” She nodded slowly. “I just wanted to talk to you about something.” May sat in front of him and glanced around the area quickly. She leaned forward slightly with her hands on the table. She didn't speak for a few moments. “I know about you.”

Remus' heart dropped when she spoke those four words. “What do you mean?” Really hoping she was talking about something completely different, putting his quill down.

“I know that...” She leaned forward and lowered her voice very low. “You are a werewolf.” She whispered, not looking at him.

“Wh...What.... What gave you that idea?” He stuttered as he moved his books around for a while.

“I'm not stupid Remus. After we studied the subject in Defence Against the Dark Arts and I did the essay, it did not take me long to put two and two together.” She finally looked up at him, tears in her eyes. “I don't know why I'm crying but I just want you to know that you will always be my friend. No matter who you are.”

“You're scared of me. That's why you're crying.” Watching her as she wiped away the tears.

“It's not. I think it's the shock of how calm you are being. I thought you would be defensive and deny it completely.” Laughing nervously. “Also I promise not to tell James. I can keep this secret from him.” Remus laughed softly. “Too late?” He only nodded. “He already knows?”

“Yes. Like you, he figured it out quickly.” Remus chuckled. “May, I'm glad you know now but I just want you to know that I am a monster and during that time of the month I want to know that you will always be safe. I want you to be safe at all times.”

“I will. I shall be in the castle.” Standing up and smiling at him. “At all times. I promise.” Holding out her hand with only her little finger up.

“Good.” Remus did the same with his hand and they linked their little fingers. “Glad you know May.” He stood up and let go of her finger and hugged her lingeringly, kissing her cheek. “My time to tell you something I know.”

May stood back a little, frowning at him. “What's that then?”

“I know about you and Sirius.” Putting his hands on her shoulders comfortingly. “He told me after you two broke up.”

“Don't talk about it, please.” Avoiding his gaze. “It was stupid.”

“He's hurting too.” he whispered as he pulled her into another hug. “I can tell you are too.”

May felt the tears reappear. “I'm sorry.”

“What for?” He chuckled softly.

“For staining your shirt with tears.” Laughing nervously as they hugged each other in the silent library. “I thought I'd be fine when I got back with Joshua but it wasn't. It felt worse.”

“Shhhh...” He said soothingly. “Hey! Don't worry about it!” Rubbing her back. “I'm here for you. He maybe my friend but you are too. I can tell you are hurting more than him.”

“How do you know he's hurting?” She muttered. “I thought he was fine because of the amount of girlfriends he has been going through.”

“Yes that is what everyone is thinking but I believe he is going through those girls because he can't have you.” He chuckled softly as he held her in his arms. “Do you want to stay here with me or go back to the Common Room?” He kissed the top of her head softly.

“Can I stay here?” She asked softly as she stepped back from Remus. “I'll go and find a book to read while you work.”

“Ok.” He nodded as he sat back in his seat and watched her disappear behind a bookcase and she soon returned with a book on transfiguration in her hand. “Good choice.” He chuckled.

Both of them sat in silence, only the sounds of Remus' quill scratching across his parchment and May turning the pages of her book. Now that May knew about his secret, Remus felt as if some weight had been taken off his shoulders. As for May, she felt happier and content that Remus now knew that she knew about him. Unbeknownst to them, Sirius had heard every word to what the pair had said. His shoulders sank as to the realisation that Remus was right. He was hiding behind the pointless relationships because he couldn't own up to the fact that he was still in love with May. He always would be.

Silently he left them be and knew that he had get back with May again somehow. He wanted to. He needed to.

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The end of year exams came quickly for the school. Everyone was studying hard. Sirius still hadn't built up the courage to speak to May. He was receiving looks from Remus, who knew what Sirius was thinking. Sirius was constantly looking at May as she sat with her best friend, Hannah, and he was not being subtle about it. James thought Sirius was staring at Hannah but Remus knew better.

“Just ask her out Pads.” James chuckled softly.

“You what?” Sirius looked at him in surprise. Was he hearing this right? James was telling him to ask out May.

“Hannah. Go ask her out. You haven't stopped staring at her all night.” James laughed and shook his head as he watched the chess board in front of him.

“Oh leave him alone James. He's probably embarrassed about asking her in front of your sister.” Remus chuckled as he glanced at Sirius. “Stop it.” He mouthed at his friend as he looked over at May, who was laughing at something Hannah had said.

“Fine. I was beginning to think he was staring at May.” Laughing softly. “I would have killed you if you had been.” Laughing again. “Knight to G4.” Watching as his knight took over Remus' pawn. “Check.” Noticing it was in line with Remus' King.

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The end of the year soon came and went. James and May went their own way with their parents. While the rest of the Marauders and Hannah left with their own families. Sirius had been invited to stay with the Potter's but he had to wait until the last 3 weeks of the summer holidays.

“3 weeks in hell.” He muttered as Sirius unpacked some of his trunk in his room.

“BOY! GET DOWN HERE NOW!” The anger in his father's voice was obvious. It thundered up the floors to his room.

Quickly Sirius rushed out of his room and to his father's study. He didn't feel like getting on the wrong side of Orion Black so soon after getting back from Hogwarts. “Yes father?” He spoke quietly but clearly.

“I am disappointed in you!” Anger radiating from his father. Sirius remained silence. “I do not want another letter from your school; telling me that your silly pranks are disturbing the Professors and other students. It has got to stop Sirius or you shall never see the light of day when you come home for your holidays.”

“Yes sir.” Sirius looked at the floor. “I promise it won't happen again.”

“You better not, boy.” Lifting a quill and began writing. “Go.”

Sirius left his father's office without another word and silently went to his room. He wanted the first 3 weeks to go quickly and he could go to James', a place he would rather call home than this dull and horrid place. He may not like Regulus but the brothers did care for each other especially when their parents lashed out at Sirius, where Regulus felt sorry for his brother but he barely showed it.

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“I hope Sirius is all right.” James spoke gently as he and May sat in the garden, the day after they returned from school.

“Why do you say that?” May asked as she sat back in the patio chair as she let the sun caress her skin.

“You know what his family is like. Our pranks are getting more and more noticed and I am not surprised if Dumbledore wrote to his family like he wrote to Dad.”

“Your own fault.” She laughed as she sipped at her drink.

“You helped on some of them.” Laughing as he flicked some water from his drink at her.

“Yes but I didn't get caught.” She laughed as she flicked her own water at him.

“You are slippery like that. Are you sure you're not a Slytherin?” He laughed as he sat back on his chair with his hands behind his head. “It's going to be quiet the next 3 weeks without Sirius.”

“What am I, a lemon?” May stood up and stretched her arms out. She chuckled as she walked away from James. “Quidditch?” She spoke gently as she looked over her shoulder at him.

“You want to be beaten so soon in the holidays?” Laughing as he stood up and caught up with her. “Won't be too good for your ego.”

“Oh shut up. I just want to do something to pass the time. And to beat you in Quidditch.” Laughing as she ran into the house and retrieved her broom while James went to get his.

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For 3 weeks, James and May passed the time by playing Quidditch, water fights and the usual things they usually did during their holidays when it was only the two of them and their parents were out. James became more and more restless as the day for Sirius to meet them in Diagon Alley, drew nearer and nearer. James, May and their mother were going to Diagon Alley on the 10^th of August to meet Sirius and he was staying with them for the remainder of the summer holidays. May was relieved as she could now relax and not worry about having to keep James company because he was bored. She could now get on with her school work but knowing the boys, they would probably disturb her every five minutes.

The 10^th of August finally arrived and James would not keep still or be quiet. Even his ever-so-patient father was getting annoyed with his son's impatient manners. “James will you stop it! You are leaving in 20 minutes and you will be seeing Sirius then.”

“I know father but it just feels strange without him around.” Laughing as he ate his breakfast. “At least it will be better company for the next 3 weeks.”

“I'd rather be on my own than with tweedledee and tweedledum.” May laughed as she nibbled on her toast.

“Who and who?” James frowned at her and shook her head.

“Oh! You been reading Alice in Wonderland?” Her mother asked in surprise. “I remember reading that as a girl. It was one of my favourite muggle stories.”

“Alice in Wonderland?” James scoffed. “Sounds like a load of rubbish.”

“It isn't.” May poked her tongue out at him. “You have no imagination and sense of fun.”

“May, don't be rude at the table.” Her mother spoke sternly as she stood up from the table and left the remaining three to finish their breakfast. “We're leaving soon you two. So hurry up.” She called out from the kitchen.

May giggled as she finished her breakfast. “May I be excused father?”

“Yes you may.” He smiled at her as he read the Daily Prophet. May walked around the table to him and kissed his cheek. “Have fun today.”

“I will.” She smiled as she rushed off to her room in hers and James' part of the house.

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Within 20 minutes Elizabeth Potter, James and May were all ready in front of the fireplace in the library to Floo to Diagon Alley, to shop for school supplies and to meet Sirius there. James was excited to see his best friend again but May was secretly nervous as she was still harbouring feelings for Sirius but she had not told anyone, not even her best friend. If Hannah were staying with them, she would be able to notice that May still loved Sirius and would have told her to be careful if May was going to do or say anything. Which of course she wasn't. She was going act as if they were only friends and that they never had a short relationship.

She sat in her room for 10 minutes, looking at her reflection in her mirror on her vanity table. Pulling a brush through her hair as she stared at her reflection. Of course, her mind was on Sirius and him staying with them for the rest of the summer. May would have to continue pretending that she didn't like him as more than a friend for the sake of their relationships with James, who was important to them. She remembered her mother saying that she shouldn't hide her feelings as it would eat her up. It was James, who was holding her back. She was too loyal to him and valued their relationship above any other relationship she shared with her family and her friends. It had always been her and James growing up. Their parents were in the late 40s when James and May was born and now they are in the early 60s, which brought May and James closer because their parents couldn't do things that their friends parents could do, like playing quidditch, going on long holidays and many others. Thomas and Elizabeth Potter were busy for most of their marriage. Thomas was a high class Auror and Elizabeth was an important Healer. Neither had decided to have children soon in their marriage but when they began trying, they were in their late 30s and conception was hard for them. When they had near enough given up hope on having children of their own, James was conceived. April of the year James was born, May was conceived. Despite them being in their late 40s, the parents were happy for the two joys.

“May! Come on daydreamer! It's time to go.” James shouted from his room, which was down the hall from her own. “We've been shouting to you for a few minutes.”

“Sorry.” Placing her brush down and standing up, reaching for her purse and rushing out of her room.

The three family members travelled to Diagon Alley to shop and meet Sirius. They arrived in the Leaking Cauldron and were met with a shout of joy. “JAMES!” Sirius' voice was obviously heard from nearby. They turned and saw him pushing past people to rush over to them. “You lot took your time.” Hugging James. “Thank Merlin, I am staying with you.” Stepping back and the two punched hands together before he moved onto May. “I swear you're always growing May.” hugging her.

“Compared to you and James, I swear I can see you both growing right now.” She laughed as she stood back from their hug. “Stop growing or I won't be able to hit you both on the nose.” Tapping Sirius' nose with her index finger before he moved to Mrs Potter and hugged her.

“I swear you are.” Mrs Potter laughed as she hugged him. “You got your stuff?”

He tapped his jacket pocket. “Yes. Mother shrunk them for me.” Rolling his eyes as he stood next to James. “Shopping?” Chuckling slightly.

“Why don't you two do your shopping and May and I will do ours?” Mrs Potter suggested as she took her purse out and handed James some money. “There is enough money for books, clothes and all you need. Meet back here at 2 for food?”

“Yes mother.” James smiled and took the money. “Thank you.” Nudging Sirius and the two went through the back of the pub to the entrance to Diagon Alley.

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James and Sirius went straight into the shops, bought their things and went to the Quidditch shop to admire the new broomstick that had been realised and to look at anything they could spend the remainder of their money on. Sirius was obviously distracted as he walked around the store. There was something about the way May was that made him think that something different was happening or going to happen. He stood in front of the beater's section of the store, looking at the varieties of gloves, bats and padding. “Stare at them long enough and they might jump out and bite you.” A soft voice spoke from behind him.

“I heard that rumour.” He chuckled as he turned to face May. “Thought we were meeting in the Leaky Cauldron?”

“I can't resist a Quidditch Shop. You know that as well as any member of my family.” She laughed as she stood next to him. “How was the stay at the beginning of the holidays?”

Sirius moved slightly to the right. “Dreadful. I cannot wait until I am of age and I can leave that place.” Looking at her and then at the products in front of him. “I look forward to the day I get to stay at your home. It's more like a home to me than that horrid place ever was.”

May chuckled softly as she looked over her shoulder at James. “James is happy. The first three weeks, he's been annoying us so much.” Laughing again. “You can distract him now.”

“I mind have other distractions.” He said innocently as he looked at her in the corner of his eye.

“Oh right.” She said softly, her heart slowly tearing in two as she picked up a beater replica of some famous Quidditch player. “Like what?”

He stepped closer to her, so he was standing slightly behind her. “You.” He breathed in her ear. “I've missed you May.”

“I've not been far away from you.” She whispered back as she kept her gaze in front of her, taking deep breaths to calm herself.

“It feels like you have.” Ghosting his hand down her arm as he quickly looked around to see if anyone was watching, especially James but he and his mother were looking at the new broomstick. “Don't go like that again.” He whispered as he moved his hand down her arm and entwined their fingers together. “I really missed you May. I shouldn't have hurt you like that. I promise that I will never hurt you again.”

“Is that your apology?” She laughed quietly and held his hand gently.

“Sort of. Meet later tonight to talk?” Rubbing his thumb over the back of her hand. “I want to ask you something but I can't here.” Letting go of her hand and moving around her and towards James, not even letting May speak as he knew that she would say yes and meet him.

May waited a moment before she continued walking around the shop. Smiling to herself as she walked towards her mother, James and Sirius. “Found anything new?” Asking as she stood next to her mother.

“Your brother wanting a new broom but no change there.” She laughed. “Find anything you like?”

“Nah.” She smiled as she looked at James buying some gloves. “James did as I can see.” Laughing again as he and Sirius walked towards them.

“Finished you two?” Mrs Potter asked and they answered with a nod. “Let's go then. Lookie is setting up a lovely meal for us. Honouring Sirius' return to the house.”

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Mr Potter greeted Sirius warmly, as if he was his second son. “Welcome back Sirius. Why don't you and Sirius take your things to your bedroom and wait until you are called down?” Smiling as Sirius looked at him in shock. “Well, we can't expect you to sleep in James' room for three weeks and every time you stay with us.”

“Wow!” He smiled broadly. “Thank you Mr Potter.” Laughing as he and James rushed away and up the stairs.

“And what will my favourite daughter do before dinner?” Thomas Potter wrapped an arm around his daughter's shoulder. “Do you know there is a unused chess set in my library, just waiting to be played?”

“Oh really? Just waiting for a daughter to play against her father and beat him at chess once again.” Laughing as she leaned into his side. “Glad you're not working today.”

“Me too. Spend more time with my family and extended family.” Leading her to his own private library where the two of them played wizarding chess; both winning a game each before Lookie called them to dinner. The five members talked quietly as they ate the delicious meal. May and Sirius stole silent glances at each other, none of the others seem to notice.

“James, I've given Lookie the rest of the night off. So you can do the honours of washing up the plates.” Mrs Potter smiled as James was about to complain. “May will be doing the washing up tomorrow.”

“Oh Mum! No fair!” Both May and James complained.

“Why do we have to do it?” May complained more. “Why can't you do it?”

“You know why May.” Her mother scolded her, giving her a stern look. “My hands will cramp up.” Sitting back in her chair and sighing softly. “If you're finished Sirius, you can go and finish unpacking if you wish to. Do not offer to help James, you are a guest here.”

Sirius looked at James, who nodded. “Of course Mrs Potter.” Standing up and leaving the dining room. May also stood up and left the room. “You following me May?” Sirius looked behind him when he heard her leave the room.

“Oh yes(!)” She said sarcastically. “Always wanted to stalk my brother's best friend.” Walking up the stairs beside him. “Seems like a fun idea.” Glancing behind her and saw James walk out with a pile of plates. “Want a hand unpacking?”

“Sure. Thanks.” Smiling at her, looking behind them to see if anyone was watching and took her hand in his. “Plus we need to talk.” He lowered his voice as they walked to his room. Once they reached his room, he did the right thing and left his door open. He walked to his, no enlarged, trunk and opened it. Sirius turned around slowly and faced May, who was still standing by the door where he had let go of her hand. “Come in for a minute.” He spoke softly.

May took four steps inside and stopped. “We do need to talk.” She whispered softly. “I can't stop thinking about you.” She laughed nervously as she took another steps towards him. “Ever since that night you stopped Joshua hurting me, I have not stopped thinking about what could have been between us.”

“Me too.” Sirius chuckled as he turned, closed his trunk and sat on it, looking up at her. “Come here.”

“I'd rather stand for now. I think better standing up.” Laughing softly. “Do you... Do you want to give it another try?” Blushing deeply. “I mean us two. Us together.”

Sirius stood up and walked towards her. “What are you talking about? Do you want James to know?”

“No.” She smiled softly. “I don't want him to know. I want it to be just us two for now.” Moving towards Sirius with a small smile. “A secret for as long as we can cope for.”

“Really?” Sirius whispered as he rested a hand on her hip, pulling her close to him. She nodded silently as he kissed her lips gently. After a small moment, he pulled away. “I think I can keep it a secret until we are both ready for it.” Smiling gently.

“Until we are ready.” She smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed closer to him.

“Oh forget unpacking.” He chuckled and pressed his lips against her, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her close.

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