When Sirius saw Emery on the shoulders of her teammates, broomstick in one hand, the snitch in the other, he suddenly fell in love with her all over again.
The morning sun was lighting up her face, and reflecting off her hair in a godly way.
She was smiling, and looking straight at him.
Sirius felt the sudden urge to kiss her.
The cheers around her were mute to Emery and she suddenly felt herself slipping into a reverie, where only she and Sirius seemed to exist.
His eyes met hers, and he was smiling, despite the fact that his team just lost.
She was drawn closer to him...
Emery clambered down from the shoulders of her team mates, running straight up to him, and hugging him tight.
Sirius hugged her back, holding in the desire to kiss her. Emery's arms were around his neck, and his waist, her hair was tickling his cheek, his body was pressed up against hers.
"I love you," Sirius blurted, loud and audible.
Emery spluttered in shock, pulling apart from him.
Did he just-
Impossible.
She was suddenly soaring high, when Sirius added, "as a friend."
Everything stopped.
Oh, so that's what he meant.
Her hopes came crashing back down.
"I love you too," Emery said softly. "As a friend," she clarified, with a slight sad smile.
Sirius put his hands in his pockets, then smiled, pointing behind her.
She turned around, seeing her parents, arm in arm as they beamed at her.
She ran, dropping everything, and enveloping them both into an embrace.
"You were brilliant out there, darling," said her mother, smiling as she touched Emery's shoulder.
"I'm so proud of you," beamed her father, kissing her forehead.
Artemis pulled Emery to the side, away from the watchful eyes of the crowd, who had lined up before him, asking for his autograph.
Mr. Fowl signed their shirts for them, then left a group of girls squealing as they fangirled over the fact that THE Artemis Fowl had just signed their shirts.
Emery looked at Primrose, then back at Artemis, thankful she was away from the rest of the school for once, even though it was just for a little while.
"We have a gift for you, darling," whispered her father, bending down to her level.
Emery looked at her mother, who was smiling.
Emery stood in silence, waiting for her father to speak. "We're so proud of you, my love," he started.
"I owe it all you you and Mama," she said, truthfully, looking right at them.
Her mothers hand was on her father's shoulder, and Artemis was clutching both of Emery's hands.
"Sweetheart," her father began. He looked at Primrose.
She opened her hand bag, taking out a white shirt from it, then handing it to Artemis.
"This is for you," said Artemis, giving her the shirt, placing in in her hands.
Emery grinned, unfolding the shirt, reading the writing on it.
She gasped.
World's Greatest Big Sister.
Her shock had barely registered, and she looked at her parents, her eyes shifting between them.
"Are you-"
Her father confirmed it for her. "You'll soon have a baby brother, darling."
That was all it took for Emery to suddenly burst out into tears of joy, as she hugged both of her parents again.
"I'm- I'm going to be a... sister?" she whispered.
Her mother placed a hand on her belly, smiling at Emery and nodding.
"This is.. Wow."
She hugged the shirt close to her chest. "I'm going to wear this right after," she said, laughing. "So everyone can know."
Artemis pulled his wife closer by the waist. "Your mother and I have an appointment with the doctor right now, alright, love?"
Emery nodded.
"We'll see you soon."
Emery bid them farewell, then let out a happy squeal.
She was going to be a big sister!
The party in the Ravenclaw room was wild that night. It seemed as if students from all houses had gathered to celebrate, not at all seeming disappointed about Ravenclaw's win.
Emery was wearing her new shirt, yet nobody had recognized what it said; they were all too busy partying to care about the words on her shirt.
Feeling in the mood to party, she was dancing to the music, simultaneously drinking butterbeer and laughing with Cecilia, who for once, was partying as well.
An hour after curfew, Emery, having enough of the noise, slipped out of the common room, heading to the astronomy tower to get some peace and quiet.
As soon as she reached the top, the cool air hit her face, and she suddenly felt wide awake.
She sat on the floor, letting her feet dangle off the tower. She was smiling to herself, just watching the beauty of the scenery below her. The stars twinkled above her, and she looked back at them, awestruck by the beauty they displayed.
She was so busy in her own little moment, she didn't see him sit near her.
Sirius Black.
He was smoking a cigarette, his black leather jacket draped on his arm.
He wanted to stay away from Emery, yet he found himself drawn even more to the blonde.
She was his drug, and he was the addict. She was forbidden, but he wanted her.
He loved her.
Emery stole a glance to her side, meeting Sirius' eyes then looking down, blushing. "Sirius," she whispered, resting her head on his shoulder.
It was at this point that she wanted to confess her feelings to him, to tell him she loved him. But he didn't love her the same way, he made it clear after the match.
So she kept quiet and just enjoyed the silence between them, thinking in her heart, just wishing, that perhaps he'd feel the same.
If not today, then maybe someday.
Sirius placed his arm around her shoulder.
"So," he began, smiling. "Big sister, huh?"
Emery nodded. "It's a boy," she told him. "I'm having a baby brother."
Sirius chuckled. "I'm happy for you. You'll be a great sister. I know it."
"I hope so," Emery wished with a sigh.
Sirius pulled her closer to him, enjoying every moment they were touching. Emery's head rested on his shoulder, and Sirius wished it would be like this all the time.
They were looking at the stars.
Sirius suddenly caught a movement in the sky. Nudging Emery, he pointed above, making her follow his finger.
"Shooting star," he pointed. "Make a wish."
And at that moment, Emery wished for Sirius, knowing that if her wish came true, she'd be the happiest girl in the world.
Little did she know, Sirius wished for her too.
DUN DUN DUUUNN!!!
THREE CHAPTERS LEFT
STAY TUNED
elsie.