Back Again

I quickly washed my face and brushed my teeth looking at myself in the mirror I though, girl what are you doing? Do you really think you can seduce him?
I wasn’t quite sure on the answer, after all no guy has ever paid me any attention let alone him. He always could have any girl he wanted. He normally did as well.

Many times could I remember sitting in class or at meal times listeningthe the boys’ brag of their latest conquests, while I had to sit there and imagine what it would be like just to be asked out. Sighing I decided not to think about the past because although there were happy times there were also sad times which I really would rather not think about.

Quickly changing from the towel I had around me into some clothes I brought in to the bathroom with me, I headed towards my room to pack, throwing essential items into a bag. Really it was a lot of items but at the end of the day we didn’t know how long we were going to be gone for.

Zipping up the bag I look around my room … well goodbye room, for now ….
I headed downstairs to find Sirius had already washed and changed. Men why can they get away to do things faster than us? It’s not bloody fair!
“Well are you ready Mr Black?”
“That I am Miss Seer”
“Good it’s going to be a long journey as we are going to be travelling the muggle way.”

“Why can’t we apparate?”
“Dumbledore said to take the muggle route so we wouldn’t draw too much attention to ourselves but I don’t think he expected you to be dressed like that”

“And what’s that supposed to mean missy?”
“Well no offence but you look like an escaped prisoner in those clothes”

I could see on his face that he was debating whether to argue with me or laugh, but he decided to laugh.
“OK then what shall we do with these clothes then?”
“There is not much I can do but charm them, on the way to the station we shall pick up some clothes and you can change into something on the train”
“OK Ma’am”
I raised my hand and gently slapped him on the side of his face playfully.
I pulled out my wand and pointed it at him “cambious” I said sending lilac sparks out of my wand. Changing his clothes into something that looked more like a muggle than a tramp.

“One question, how are we getting to the station?”
“Don’t worry I have everything planned, I booked a taxi cab before meeting you yesterday”
“Some things never change do they?” He said referring to me being organised
“No some things never in this world never change, then thi things do”.

We both went quiet not knowing what to say but the silence was not to last it was interrupted by the beeping of the taxi outside.
Smiling I said “Time to go” turning and heading towards the door I felt Sirius’s hand press gently on the bottom of my back.
“here let me carry your bag, looks less out of place that way”
Raising one eyebrow I replied “Women aren’t weak you know, but you can carry the bag if you wish” then winked.
He took the bag out of my hand while I picked up my coat and put it on then I opened the door and he headed for the taxi, I looked at my house one last time before locking the door for who knows how long. Then I walked down the path for the taxi also.
Sirius opened the door for me; sighing I sat inside slowly and he shut the door. I could see him in the mirror stand and look at the house, was he thinking what I had? He continued to walk and got in the other side of the taxi. Once he closed the door he looked me in the eyes and took my hand in his, kissing my hand.
“Sorry to do this to you”
“It’s ok, you haven’t really. Soon they would come for me anyway, it’s best to leave now”
Smiling he kissed my hand again, squeezing it tighter.

“Where to?” The driver asked.
“Kings Cross Station please” I replied.
Looking back once more at the house that I called home since leaving school, having to leave it behind who knows for how long. Depends when the danger is off, that could be for sometime I thought.
I must not think these thoughts. I have all I really need with me here; the house is just a building at the end of the day.

We sat in silence as the cab travelled through the packed streets of London.
I looked out the window watching people bustling about with Christmas shopping and children pointing at all the things they wanted. I thought to myself when would it end. Voldemort would not only kill muggle born witches and wizards but would he enslave these muggles? Or just kill them off like worthless insects?

“Angel you ok?”
“I’m fine Sirius, just thinking”

“Oh dear that’s a bad sign sweetheart” he said with a smile and a twinkle in his eyes that I remembered so much from school.
I had to smile, it was that or hit him but I didn’t think the driver would appreciate me beating him up in his cab.

I turned to see we had pulled up to the side of the station.
“Well this is it”
We got out the cab and Sirius helped the driver pull out the bags from the boot of the car, I had to admit I did like to watch him work.
“Sorry, how much is that sir?”
“A tenner, thanks”
I handed the driver over £15 “Thanks”

I turned to Sirius “Do you want any lunch there is a nice Indian Restaurant over the road or a McDonalds”
“I have to admit I am hungry but, what is a McDonalds?”
Laughing “Ok you carry the bags and follow me, we’ll take the subway to the other side of the road. This road is a danger to everyone.”

“You do really know your way around don’t you Angel”
“Incase you forgot Sirius, I am a muggle born remember and I was brought up in a place called Islington which is a 15 minute walk from this station so I know the area pretty well.”

We climbed down the stairs of the subway “I’d take a breath now and not breathe until we are out, it’s not that nice here” I said before taking my breath.
I could see the disgusted look on his face and had to restrain fraughaughing. Walking quickly we climbed the stairs at thher her side which was just in front of the McDonalds.
“Ugh that was revolting, don’t muggles use toilets”
“Of course they do but there are a few that think public areas means public toilets” I replied sarcasticly.

“Right Sirius, as we need to get you clothes as well we’re sticking with the McDonalds for food as it’s quick….tasteless but quick”
We went into the restaurant and I could see the confusion on his face as he didn’t know what to make of the place.
“Ok you take the bags and sit in the corner there by the window and I’ll order the food. That way we don’t look too bad”
I watched him take the bags over as I went up to the counter thinking to myself I would need a miracle getting him up to Hogwarts looking like a muggle. I chuckled to myself, well I do like a challenge and this is defiantly a challenge. Must speak to Dumbledore, they shouut iut in muggle studies how to eat out and look normal as part of an exam.

Ten minutes latejoinjoined him at the table.
“Ok this one is yours” I said as I pushed a Big Mac and coke towards him.
“Thanks, what would I do without you sweetie”
Looking at him with a raised eyebrow “Most likely stand out like a sore thumb get noticed by some wizard who reportu tou to the ministry and your straight back in Azkaban”
“Yeah ok don’t remind me”
“Don’t ask then” I said and winked.

Once we finished our food we headed out to a shop I knew nearby to get him some clothes. I stood there watching Sirius looking at the clothes, god he takes longer than me. The gentleman who owned the store apchedched me.
“Would you like to take a seat, I have a feeling your boyfriend maybe sometime”
“Oh err he’s not…..”
I saw Sirius turn and smirk at me and I could feel myself blush really badly.
“Err thanks for the seat”
Sirius was now smiling even more, why can’t the earth just open up and swallow me now?

After about 30 minutes of him trying on different trousers and shirts he finally found 3 of each that he liked.
“Ok that’s £90 sir” the store clerk said
I handed him my credit card.
“Ana no I’ll pay”
“Don’t be silly, one you don’t have the money on you at the moment and two you can take me out to make up for it”
Smiling he replied “Ok it’s a deal”
I signed the slip and took my card and pushed Sirius out the door
“Come on trouble we have 30 minutes before the train leaves”

Once back in the station we stood there looking at the platform lists.
“Ok platform 9 is the one that will take us the closest to where we want to go, we’ll have to get a taxi for part of the way there, and well walk the rest of the way. Are you ok with that?”
“Fine by me, been cooped up a lot before so walking isn’t going to kill me”
“Right if we get on the train now and get seated you can go and change in the toilets”

We walked towards our platform, it seemed so familiar. Not much had really changed since we walked here as kids.
I could still remember the first time I met Sirius, not surprisingly he was the loudest kid there. And was more than eager to get away from his parents, which we all found out later why and did not blame him at all.

Once on the train we placed the bags on the holders above the seats andat dat down next to the window.
“Ok I’ll be right back sweet heart, try not to miss me too much”
Ok maybe I could get annoyed with him again; I forgot how much of a tease he could be.
“Ok go trouble”
I watched him walk towards the toilet. Sighing I hope the journey was not too bad. I hope we had no trouble getting to Hogwarts either. Since he had gone things had changed ok Malfoy was waiting to be charged but the rest of the deatheaters were back with a vengeance and was more than ever attacking muggle borns. It had reverted to how it was when we were at school and people going into hiding to their own safety.
I closed my eyes trying to think of nice thoughts. Sirius kissing me on the neck moving slowly down to my chest, undoing my bra and kissing my erectplesples was a nice thought. Maybe a little to nice especially since it was going to be at least a 3 hour train journey.

There was a shaking on my shoulder gently.
“So what do you think, do I looked respectable?”
Opening my eyes turning my head slightly, I looked him up and down. “I guess you’ll do”
“Oh thanks a lot.”
“Come on you know I am jo wit with you Sirius.”

He put the other clothes back in the holder above the seats and sat down in the chair next to me.
“So when does this baby move then”
“In a couple of minutes”
“Good I want to get moving I feel restless”
“Some things in this world never change do they?”
“Damn right they don’t”
I smiled and rested my head on his shoulder. Watching the train pull out of the station and gradually speeding up passing by the English countryside. For about an hour nothing was spoken between us then.

“Angel?”
“Hmm”

“Why didn’t you tell the guy in the shop I was only a friend?”
“I thought it was less hassle not to argue and just go with it”

“So you do not secretly want to be my girlfriend then? Damn I am disappointed”
“I hate to spoil you delusions but not every girl wants to jump into bed with you”
“No just most” he said chuckling
“If that’s what you think so be it”

I closed my eyes again wondering if I would ever spend a night like last night a. Cu. Curled up in his arms in bed feeling his warm body next to mine. Only one problem. Secretly I did want more than friends I had done since the day we met.
With this thought I drifted into sleep.

“Angel, wake up”
“huh? What’s going on?”

“Nothing just, well we’ve gone past Newcastle Upon Tyne”
“Ok when?”

“Just now”
“Ok lets stand the next stop is us”

Picking up our stuff we walked to the door of the trwaitwaiting for the next station to pull up.

“Great snow that is all we need”
“Come on this is not the Angel I know; you’re not scared of snow”

“No but I rather not walk a few miles in it either”

Slowly the train did pull up to the station. Hitting the open button we stepped off the train out into what looked like a blizzard had hit. Everything was white and the snow was coming down so hard that we could only see a few feet in front of us.

Looking at each other I said to him
“Let’s find a taxi quick”
“Agreed”