Chapter 34-Secret Agent Man
There's a man who lives a life of danger
To everyone he meets, he stays a stranger
With every move he makes
Another chance he takes
Odds are he won't live to see tomorrow
Secret agent man, secret agent man
They've given you a number
And taken away your name
Beware of pretty faces that you find
A pretty face can hide an evil mind
"Sirius, can I ask you a question?" Addison asked.
"Sure you can, love," Sirius said, positioning himself in a large, leather chair.
"What is this about?" she inquired.
Remus, James, and herself were called inside the Room of Requirement. James seemed to know what was going on and judging by his face, Remus did as well.
"This is the first meeting of Mission Mac/Mc," Sirius said, twirling around in the chair.
"I already told you that I wasn't going to be affiliated with Mission Mac/Mc," Addison said. "Another thing, what is he doing here? He's not part of our team."
She was pointing to James, who had just put on his innocent, 'Who me?' face.
"Yes, I'm talking about you," Addison said. She pointed her finger at James.
"Well, James here seems to be thinking along my train of thought," Sirius said.
"I think the train has left the building," Addison muttered, sitting down on the couch provided.
"Addy, love, as the whip to my butter and the soul to my fire, I wish to have your assistance in sabotaging your dear sister," Sirius said. "She is a menace."
"That she is," James piped in.
"I swear, I am surrounded by beings of abnormal descent," Remus grumbled.
"So, you're not a part of this?" Addy asked.
"Unfortunately, I am. The two of them can be very persuasive when they wish," said Remus.
"We threatened him," Sirius said. "It may not look it to you, but you're dating a dangerous man, Addison McKinnon."
"If looks really were the substance of judgment, dangerous would not be the first thing to come to mind," Addison said.
"It would be sexy animal, wouldn't it?" Sirius asked cockily, winking at her.
"Psycho is the word that sprung out to me," she said, smiling.
"Moving on," Sirius said.
"Mackenzie McKinnon has altered my thinking and partially washed away my extreme amount of masculinity," he said. He stood, bringing the effect of serious action to the table.
"She perished my perception of good literature," he ranted. "She brought in the utmost filth and tried to tarnish my reputation. I can't have that. We can't have that!"
"Why not?" Remus asked.
"You ask me why not? You fool," Sirius said, laughing manically. "I am Sirius Black. Without me, this school would crumble. My reputation alone provides the willpower to protect these walls."
"Your stupidity is what brings in the Nurse," Addison said.
"Poppy happens to love me, thank you very much," Sirius said. "You're sidetracking me. How could you defend that monster you call a sister?"
"Easy, she brings me great amounts of laughter by damaging what you call a reputation," Addison said, laughing. Remus chuckled. Sirius and James sent him a dirty look.
"Females can be the source of male frustration," James said. He motioned for Sirius to sit down so he could now make his speech.
"They're moody, they're possessive, they're bossy, they're hormonal; not to mention emotional," James rambled. "I mean, you can't define the word emotional until you've met a female during that time of the month."
Sirius stood up, clearly offended.
"How dare you?!?" he asked. Addison and Remus began to laugh. "You don't know half of what women go through. I think it best that you steer clear of that path, mister. Mess with me and you'll wish you'd met a girl on PMS!"
"Whoa, Padfoot. Calm, simmer, act serene-like," James said. "My point is, Mackenzie McKinnon defines all of the above. She is cunning, oh yes, cunning. She almost brought me to tears as I observed Padfoot checking out his own rear."
"You actually did that?" Addison asked. "Even I didn't do that!"
"Well, let me tell you," Sirius said, observing Addison. "Whatever you're doing, it's working for you."
Addison rolled her eyes. "Just so you know, the Giant Squid has a better chance of pranking Mac. She is so nosy, she'll find out what you're going to do. If I didn't know better, she could be in this very room."
"See, that's her problem. She's lurking behind every corner. Don't worry though, dear Addy. You have Messrs. Moony, Padfoot, and Prongs on the case. Dear Wormtail was too troubled with his second year female friend to accompany us. Attention from me is what she wants, oh Mackenzie McKinnon, you'll get it," Sirius said. He began to evilly laugh, James by his side.
Addison and Remus had no idea what possessed them to hang around with those maniacs. She'd have to warn Lily later of James's lunatic side.
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It seemed to Addison that Mission Mac/Mc was abandoned. The weather grew warm and the Easter holidays were approaching. The first sign of nice weather shone abruptly outside of the classroom window.
It was their last day of classes and the seventh years were given a break. Lily, James, Addison, Sirius, Maimee, and Mackenzie were walking outside the doors and onto the Hogwarts grounds. Many others were sitting outside, hanging out around the large maple trees.
Sirius had a particular spot in mind as to where the group would sit. It had to be precise.
"Why are we sitting by the lake?" Addison asked, as Maimee braided her hair.
"Oh, just to enjoy the lovely, entrancing mystery about the lake," Sirius said.
"I'm enjoying the view already," Mac said, looking at Sirius.
Deep inside, he shuddered. He had no idea what was going on in that evil mind of hers. She was beautiful, but dangerous. That was the difference between her and Addy. Addy was feisty, the way he liked them, while Mac was dangerous.
Remus was glancing quickly over his Defense homework while Lily and James were playing around. He was tickling her while she was desperately trying to reach his hair; his weak spot.
Addison was watching Sirius closely, trying to figure out what he was planning. She saw Mac, deeply in awe of him. Why did they need to be by the lake?
Flashback
"Just so you know, the Giant Squid has a better chance of pranking Mac."
"Uh, oh," Addison thought to herself. She looked up out of her daydream to see Sirius leading Mac closer to the lake. If Addison thought this was dangerous, she didn't show it. She actually thought it would be rather amusing to see what Sirius was going to do.
She heard him charming her, luring her in. She looked over to James, who had now stopped tickling Lily to watch the show.
"Have I ever told you that at this angle, you're interesting to look at?" Sirius asked. Addison noticed he hadn't used the word beautiful, but interesting. That was a rather odd choice of words.
"Oh, you really think so Sirius?" Mac asked.
"Wait-no I don't," Sirius said, frowning.
At that precise moment, a tentacle jumped out of the lake and wrapped itself loosely around Mac's waist. It held tight enough to hold her but loose enough to not do any harm. Sirius happened to speak Squid and had fed instructions to the Giant Squid, with whom he had practiced his charm as well.
"I take that back Mac, now I think you look interesting," Sirius said, laughing.
Everyone laughed as they saw Mac being held by the squid. Even Lily managed to stifle a chuckle. She didn't see any danger as to what Sirius was doing, just entertainment.
The squid dropped Mac back onto the ground and she got up, and spit water out of her mouth. Her shoes squished as she approached Sirius and she still had remains of seaweed inside her usually perfect blonde hair.
"I am bringing this up at the next Sirius Black Fan Club Meeting," she said, walking away.
"Operation Sea Monster successful," Sirius said, smirking at his own genius.
A/N: It's not long, but entertaining all the same.