the_debt_of_time

She scanned the grounds as they made their way up the long path leading to the
intimidating home, James's Invisibility Cloak thrown over them. Glancing around, she did
not know why she was shocked that it was still dark. "Why are we here so early?"
"It's the Summer Solstice."
Mia stared at him. "And?"
"And a new moon."
The two made their way inside manor, sneaking in behind a large family. The
invitation tucked inside Sirius's robes granted them access through the security wards.
"And... ?"
"And what?" he asked, looking at her strangely until his cheeks turned a bit pink,
and he winced. "Sorry. I guess I forget that your parents don't observe most pureblood
traditions. Today is the Summer Solstice, and it also falls on a new moon, which calls for a
wedding at sunrise. The Summer Solstice represents fire and cleansing, the new moon is a
time to plant seeds for the future, and the sunrise speaks of birth.. ."
"Ugh." Mia made a face. "You have pureblood mouth."
Sirius barked out a laugh and then immediately quieted himself when a few guests
turned to try and find the source of the noise. "Sorry, should I have thrown in a few 'fucks'
and 'shits' to Muggle it up for you?"
Mia rolled her eyes. "You're so crude."
"You love it."
Her cheeks felt like they were suddenly on fire. She would never verbally admit to
enjoying Sirius's crass language—language that had rubbed off on her when she was good
and furious. Usually at his expense. "So, you're saying that they've chosen this day specifically?
Is that why they pulled Narcissa out of school a few days before graduation? To get
married?"
"Looks like the Malfoys and the Blacks think that this marriage will be the beginning
of something big," he said sarcastically as they observed the gathered crowd. Most were
older Wizarding families, Wizengamot members, Ministry officials, and the highest of
pureblood society. Mia recognised Sirius's parents in the corner arguing and quickly tugged
on his sleeve to pull him in the opposite direction.