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Potter's Charm

Secret Lily

Chapter 21-Miami

Party in the city where the heat is on
All night, on the beach till the break of dawn
Welcome to Miami
Bienvenidos a Miami
Bouncin in the club where the heat is on
All night, on the beach till the break of dawn
I'm goin to Miami
Welcome to Miami

"Free at last Prongs! I'm free as the wind blows!" Sirius Black yelled.

He was standing outside of James's house and the two of them were leaving for their trip to a place in America. It was a place called Miami, Florida. Wherever that was.

Sirius had spent half of his vacation locked up with his parents and spoiled little brother. The only sane thought that kept him through was his vacation with James. They had written each other and decided it was necessary. There was a house by the beach where other wizarding students would bunk.

"I just want to get this show on the road. It's going to take at least a half an hour to Apparate there," James said. "Are you all packed?"

"But of course," Sirius answered. "I wish Moony and Wormtail could come. They have to stay with their families though."

"Yes, it is too bad," James said, thinking of his other two friends. "Maybe we'll meet some girls."

"Maybe. I kind of hope we do. Addison McKinnon is driving me crazy," Sirius said.

"Never thought I'd hear the day when Sirius Black would be hung up on a girl," James said, patting his friend on the back.

"And what about our dear Lily?" Sirius asked.

"Well, it's on a sort of pre-hiatus. We haven't started dating. She's still kind of contemplating. I can't just wait around for her decision," James said. "She either likes me or she doesn't."

Mrs. Potter came out the door with some tissues and a scarf.

"You bundle up Jamie. Don't want to catch a cold," Mrs. Potter said.

"Yes mum," James said, rolling his eyes. "You do realize that Miami is warm?"

"Oh and Sirius dear, nobody wants a Mr. Sniffles," Mrs. Potter said, ignoring James completely. She put some extra tissues in Sirius's pocket.

"Thanks," Sirius said. He blew his nose with pride. James gave him a weird look.

"You need my mum to blow your nose?" he asked.

"No. I just miss the attention. Something's better than a week of nothing," Sirius said.

"You boys be careful and have fun!" Mrs. Potter said, hugging them both. "Your father wishes he could be here. Moody called him in though."

"That's ok," James said. "Bye mum."

The two of them Apparated and set off for their journey to a new and distant land. America.

.X.

"Are you sure about this?" Lily asked her best friend, Addison McKinnon. The two of them were sitting on Addison's canopy bed.

"Yes. You need a break. Time away from Potter and Head Girl duties. Time to clear your head. Time to meet some hot guys," Addison said, raising her eyebrows suggestively. Lily giggled.

"But America?" Lily asked.

"Yes America. Maimee went there with her dad last summer and she said the southern boys accents are a definite turn on," Addison said.

"Whatever Maimee says," Lily said. "So where are we going?"

"Um, this boarding house with other magic folk. I think we're bunking with two others," Addison said. "Miami has a nice beach. I looked at the brochures."

"I could use some time away from this snow," Lily said, staring out the window into the white front yard. Snow covered the land. Frost was forming on the windows and large icicles hung from the pane.

"I could use some time away from my parents. They're driving me nuts," Addison said.

"Why? Your parents are usually cool," Lily said. "Better than my parents at least."

"Well, they keep asking me about Sirius. I don't even know where they heard his name but I guess they found out that Mac liked him. So they ask me if he's worthy of her. How do I answer that question?" Addison asked.

"You don't. It's not your business," Lily said, flipping through one of Addy's wizarding magazines.

"So are they still pissed about your hair?" Lily asked.

"Oh yes. This is part of the reason why they're driving me nuts. Mac let slip that Sirius dyed my hair. So all I hear is Sirius Black this, and you look like a hoodlum that. Rather annoying, really," Addison said, folding a yellow bikini into her suitcase.

"So your folks have no problem with this?" Addy asked.

Lily shook her head. "No. They're sick of me and Petunia fighting."

"Shouldn't she be moved out by now?" Addison asked.

"She should. But until she and Vernon get married, she lives there," Lily said. Addison noticed that Lily was flipping the pages a little more vigorously.

"Speaking of Sirius Black, what happened between the two of you?" Lily asked.

"What do you mean?" Addison questioned.

"I mean, I have heard some rumors. From Maimee. Apparently, she turned to wave one last time and she saw Sirius giving you some sort of mouth to mouth. She saw you two kiss!" Lily said.

"That jerk kissed me. I still try and wash the taste out of my mouth every morning," Addison said, cringing.

"Why is this a bad thing? He's a nice guy and he likes you," Lily said.

"Didn't we have a similar conversation about you and James previously?" Addison asked.

"Sure we did. Now it's my turn to be the sisterly type," Lily said.

"I have a sister, thank you very much. A twin. And we're so damn close it's not even funny," Addison said.

At that moment, Mackenzie walked in with some sort of package in her arms.

"What is that, Mac?" Addy asked, seeing her sister's mysterious package.

"Well, I joined SBFC and I received this for being one of the most honored members," Mac said, smiling.

"What is the SBFC?" Addison asked.

Mackenzie removed the package and pressed a pump. Instantly, a balloon figure of Sirius Black came into focus.

"Let me guess," Addison said.

"The Sirius Black Fan Club," Mackenzie said, smiling. She left the room with her blow up doll of Sirius. Addison cringed. She felt a real need to find something pointy.

"Yes, I see the remarkable similarities between of the two of you," Lily said.

"Oh shut up," Addison said. "Are you ready to go?"

"Yes. How are we getting there?" Lily asked.

"Mum works in the Magical Transportation Department in the Ministry. She had a Portkey made just for us," Addison said.

"MACKENZIE MCKINNON GET YOUR BUTT IN HERE!" Addison screamed. Instantly, Mac came in carrying the package and a suitcase with clothes spilling out the sides.

"Ready?" the two girls asked Mac.

"Yep," Mac said.

She took out a large rock and placed it in the middle of them. The three of them held onto their bags tightly and instantly, they were lifted off their feet and thrown harshly into Miami, Florida.

A/N: Short I know. I thought it would make an interesting twist. Don't think I've forgotten about the Voldemort stuff either. Something's coming up about that soon.