Meet the Parent Who: Sirius, Emmeline and Walburga Black What: Sirius introduces his new wife to his mother. When: 12 December 1980 Where: Grimmauld Place, London Rating: Status: In progress / Closed
"Are you positive you want to do this?" Sirius asked closing the throttle, Stella's engine purring one final time before falling silent. The whole street felt empty after the bike's roaring. It was midday on an overcast yet bright December Saturday, but this residential portion of London had always been devoid of color and vibrancy. At least it felt that way to Sirius. Cookie-cutter counsel-style buildings stacked and lined all in a row towered over paving stones in judgement. Observing with their cold, hollow eyes all those who passed their stoops; damning anyone who dared to step outside the bounds of strict uniformity.
He shifted gingerly on the bike, looking over his shoulder at Emmeline. It hurt to twist, ribs bruised just as darkly as his right eye, but at least he'd walked away from this one of his own volition. At least yesterday's clash hadn't wound his beautiful bride at St. Mungo's.
Sirius wasn't at all positive they weren't making a massive mistake today which might land them six feet under, but... Happy wife, happy life, right?
"She's going to judge you. Out loud. To your face. And that's if she's feeling nice."