The Marauder Stories: Sirius Black

Chapter Thirty Seven

James sighed, but nodded again.

“Yeah I will,” he said; a smile forming on his lips now “I know you would do the same if it were Evans and I.” Sirius grinned and nodded in agreement. He knew James’ chances with Evans were still a little shaky, but he knew time would come he’d get his chance. He got his chance with Riddle so it wasn’t far off James would get his chance with Evans.

“But I’m pretty sure she’ll get pretty pissed and try to kick our asses when she sees us barge into her house though.” Said Remus after his and James’ “moment” Sirius sighed exasperatedly and did a face palm

“For the thousandth time Moony –!”

“Actually it’s only been the fifth time he’s said that.” James pointed out, Sirius waved a hand dismissively

“I don’t care.” He said “Anyways, for the thousandth time Moony! She won’t kick our asses! She’ll be happy! Girls love surprises!”

“That’s the same thing you said about the ‘Sirius Black Charm’,” said Remus, making air quotes on the right places “but it didn’t work on her did it?”

“It did!” Sirius argued “It took some time but it did.”

Remus just sighed; Sirius took this as a sign of his victory over the argument and grinned. They were silent for a few moments, James started whistling and looking around the house, by looking around he literally moved his head around to get some views of the house. Sirius was about to tell him to stop when suddenly the door opened,

Sirius, James and Remus all straightened themselves up. Sirius who was in the middle had already stretched out his hand, expecting an adult to be behind the door or his girlfriend at least. He along with his friends was surprised to see no one.

“Bloody hell,” said James “How did the door open on its own? Arianna isn’t of age yet right?” he asked Remus,

“Er…” he said pointing down the door “I believe our host is down there guys.” James looked at him with confusion, but Sirius got his point quickly. He looked down and saw a little boy, gawking at their three tall figures. Sirius smiled at the boy and got to his knees so he was in level with the child. The little boy seemed to be only about five years old; he had dark hair and bright green eyes.

“Hello,” Sirius greeted kindly “Er… Is Arianna home?” He asked, the little boy’s eyes widened in excitement.

“Are you Arianna’s friends?” he asked, Sirius grinned and nodded. The little boy seemed to get even more excited “Cool! Can you guys do magic too?”

Sirius looked behind to see James and Remus, giving him the thumbs up. He was doing well. He looked back at the child and smiled

“Of course we can!” he said, “Watch.”  He “magically” waved a hand from the little boy’s ear and then revealed a silver coin, which he gave to the boy. The little boy’s eyes widened in amazement.

“Cool,” he said in awe once again, staring at the coin on his hand. He looked up at Sirius who was smiling at him “My name is Jimmy by the way.”

Sirius grinned and pushed his hair out of his eyes

“Well it’s nice to meet you Jimmy,” he said, extending out his hand which Jimmy shook “I’m Sirius, Sirius Black.”

“Serious?” Jimmy repeated, cocking his head. Sirius nodded

“Yep,” he replied; he then gestured to Remus and James “and these are my friends; James Potter and Remus Lupin.” He said pointing to each, Remus and James gave off their best smiles and shook the boy’s hand