Chapter 20-Breakaway
Grew up in a small town And when the rain would fall down
I just stared out my window Dreaming of a could-be
And if I'd end up happy I would pray
Trying not to reach out But when I'd try to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here So I pray
I could breakaway
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes til' I touch the sky
I'll make a wish Take a chance Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I loved
I'll take a risk Take a chance Make a change
And breakaway
I just want to know where I belong- Beautiful
The winter holidays approached Hogwarts without the slightest warning. Before anyone knew it, the snow was falling and the Great Hall was being decorated beautifully. Professor Dumbledore seemed a little less tense, thinking the situation on Voldemort had simmered down. His wide grin and cheery eyes put everyone else in the Christmas spirit. Well, not everyone.
There were two students at Hogwarts who were not looking forward to going home. They were different from their families and didn't feel like they belonged. Lily Evans and Sirius Black had always felt that way. They had always known something was different about them. At eleven years old, they discovered what that something was.
For Lily, that something was her gift of magic. She had been pronounced a witch. Her parents seemed delighted, but her sister had not taken the news well at all. That is the reason Lily dreaded going home. Petunia Evans was not the nicest girl you'd ever meet. She was nosy, bossy, and pretty much stuck up. Lily knew deep down her sister was buried between all the jealousy and slander. When she would see that side of Petunia, Lily would never know.
For Sirius, being sorted into the Gryffindor house was a complete shock for him. Being a Black, he was expected to be sorted into Slytherin. When he wasn't, he was the outcast. So, being Sirius, he played up to the role well. If he was going to be the outcast, he would be the best outcast there ever was. He purposely got exceptional grades just to displease his parents, he sucked up to Dumbledore, he even moved in with the Potters. This was something that had shocked his mum so much she had cursed his name off of the Family tree.
Sirius would ordinarily be going home to Mr. and Mrs. Potter but this year was different. One of his cousins, Narcissa Black, was getting married. Unfortunately, he was expected to attend and in order to attend he had to go live at 12 Grimmauld Place for the holidays.
James knew this upset his friend. He promised to write to him daily and to send him things to cheer him up.
What really cheered Sirius up was that Lily had told Sirius Addison's mailing address, so now he could write to her. He grinned with delight at the thought of bugging her. It was his new favorite pastime.
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"Well, I'll see you guys over the holidays. Even you Padfoot," Peter called, waving to the other three Marauders. All three of their noses were red and they were getting off the train. Peter had spotted his parents and left.
"Yeah Padfoot, you can come over any time you want," James said.
"Ditto," Remus added.
"Thanks, you guys. Maybe the Slave Driver will allow me to leave the house. Hopefully if I bug her enough she'll insist I leave," Sirius said grinning.
"Your mum's not that bad, Padfoot," Remus said. Both Sirius and James turned their heads at Remus and stared at him angrily.
"You have not seen the real Helen Black," James said. "I have. She was nice to you because she doesn't know you're a-you know-Moony."
"She would use that against me?" Remus asked.
"Oh yes. My mum is obsessed with the purity of blood," Sirius said. "Nutters really. We're all inbred anyways. I would think she would want to marry someone other than her third cousin twice removed or whatever."
"You're the product of inbreeding?" Remus asked, appalled.
"Hey, keep your voice down. Not closely related, mind you," Sirius said.
"Still Padfoot, your mum and your dad are related. And they had you and Regulus. Isn't there something seriously wrong with that?" Remus asked.
"I think I turned out remarkable thank you," Sirius said.
"Absolutely spiffing, ol' chap," James said.
"Hey, you're taking my phrases now. Ol' chap is my phrase ol' Prongsies," Sirius said.
"Whatever Mr. Padfoot," James said.
"Operation Ol' Chap is now in motion, Mr. Prongs," Sirius said, saluting Remus.
"Huh?" Remus asked.
"You're the definition of an ol' chap," James said.
"Why've you started picking on me?" Remus asked.
"I need to have my fun while I can Moony," Sirius said.
"James, Remus, Sirius," Addison McKinnon said, approaching the three.
"Addy babe! Looking gorgeous. Has your mum seen the streaks yet?" Sirius asked.
"Nope. I bet Mac is going to go tell her. I think it's better that way. You can tell us apart now," Addison said.
"I always could, love," Sirius said, grinning.
"Well, we came to say goodbye," Addison said.
"We?" James asked.
"Yes, we," Addison said, moving to reveal Lily and Maimee.
"Remus!" Lily said. She gave him a hug. Maimee went on to give Sirius and James one. Sirius pretended to blush when Addison hugged him.
When Lily reached James, she cursed herself for going red at that very instant. He made movement to hug her but she raised her eyebrow. For a compromise, she put out her hand.
"Potter," she said, grinning.
"Lily," James said. He pulled her into a hug.
"See, did it kill you?" he asked.
"Guess not," Lily said.
"Oh Lily dear, we're over here," a voice said. Lily turned to see her parents and Petunia standing near the platform.
"Well, Happy Christmas everyone," Lily said, leaving. James looked after her, glossy eyed.
"Young love, so touching," Sirius said.
"They're so adorable together. Are they even together?" Maimee asked.
"No. But they will be," Sirius said. A hint of mischief gleamed in his eyes. Addison and Remus understood this. They would need to do some serious planning before the holidays were over.
"Well, I see my mum and dad. Bye you guys. Write," Remus called. James was still staring into space. He snapped out of it.
"Bye Moony," he called, waving. He spotted unruly black hair and grinned. His parents were here as well.
"Well, Happy Christmas," he said to the remaining. He winked at Sirius and gestured to Addison mouthing, 'Good luck'
A blonde haired, tall French woman came over to the three remaining and Maimee grinned. She ran to the woman and wrapped her in a hug.
"Guys, this is my mum," Maimee said introducing them.
"Hi Mrs. Hout," Addison said, smiling.
"Hey gorgeous," Sirius said, kissing Maimee's mum's hand.
"Sirius! She is a married woman!" Maimee said. "Not to mention my mum."
"And? She's hot," Sirius said.
"That is morally wrong," Addison said, rolling her eyes.
"Sorry Mrs. Hout, I'm a little tied down right now. The Mrs. is PMSing seriously if you know what I mean," Sirius said, gesturing to Addison.
"Sirius!" Addison shouted, slapping him.
"That one iz a charmer," Mrs. Hout said, smiling and speaking in her French accent.
"Au revoir!" Maimee and Mrs. Hout called to them as they left. They walked away talking in French at a rapid pace.
"So, this leaves me and you Addy babe," Sirius said.
"My mum will be here soon. And if I'm lucky, my sister and Arielle will come save me from you," Addison said, looking around for them. Sure enough, they were busy flirting with some Ravenclaw boys.
"Well, I see my mum," Sirius said frowning.
"Then I'll see you after the holidays," Addison said. Sirius looked somewhat disappointed at his mum. She was smoking a cigarette and blowing the smoke in young children's faces. That was Helen Black for you.
"I'm in no hurry. Plus there is something I need to do first," Sirius said grinning. He had a back pack on and he took it off and began rummaging through it.
"What are you looking for?" Addison asked, her curiosity taking the better of her.
"Aha! Found it," he said. He kept it behind his back and grinned. He approached her.
"What?" Addison asked.
"Merry Christmas," he said. Before she knew it, he had put mistletoe before their heads and had kissed her right on the lips.
Talk about an early Christmas present.
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