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"Uncle Padfoot!" 

"Little Caelum!" 

Sirius and Blair shared a hug as Blake chuckled at their dramatics. Since Sirius was on the run, he stopped by his goddaughter's place before he'd be flying down south.

The Woods and Blacks had a great relationship (though the Woods didn't agree with the Blacks' views, and the Woods just continued the relationship due to respect for their ancestors) and seeing that Sirius wasn't like the rest of the Blacks, Blake had become fast friends with him, and during their Hogwarts years, Blake was close friends with the Marauders. When Blair was born, Sirius Black was named Blair's godfather while Lily Potter was her godmother. 

After explaining the truth to her family, Blair asked her parents if Sirius could stay at their place for a little while, and Blake and Olivia immediately agreed, even having a long talk with Sirius, apologizing on how they thought he was the traitor.

Blake checked the time. "I have to go to the ministry. Will you two be fine here?" 

"Yes, Dad." The two simultaneously answered and giggled.

Blake rolled his eyes before bidding farewell. Blair and Sirius spent the day, playing Quidditch, catching themselves up and even telling stories about their school days.

Blair's face suddenly lit up as she remembered something. "Uncle Sirius. You were quite the ladies' man back in your day, weren't you?" 

An amused smile made its way onto Sirius' face. "Yes, Little B. Why?"

Blair grinned at his response. "You see, Uncle Padfoot. There's someone I love. She's-" 

"Hermione Granger?"

Blair's jaw dropped open. "H-How did you know? Did you read my mind?" 

Sirius let out a bark of laughter at that. "It's obvious, Blair. Even the blindest man in the world would see how much you love her."

Blair pouted at his answer before smiling again. "Uncle Sirius, I really love her. Godric, the way she smiles, the way she laughs, the way she'd tell me off for every idiotic thing I'd do. Everything about her is just so..." 

Sirius was amused at how lovestruck his goddaughter was. "So?" 

"It's just so Hermione Granger, and bloody hell, even when she rejects me, I still manage to fall for her even more. What should I do, Uncle Padfoot? What should I do to finally make her give me a chance?"

The sad look on Blair's face made Sirius' heart break a little. Sirius smiled softly and wrapped an arm around his goddaughter's shoulders. "You know what, Little B? I remember someone whenever I look at you." 

Blair looked confused. "Really? Who?" 

"Prongs." Sirius looked down sadly. 

Blair looked surprised. "Uncle James? Why?"

Sirius started laughing at the memory. "Did you know? He would always run after Harry's mother, Lily. He would ask her out, only to be turned down every time. Lily would say, "I'd rather go out with the giant squid, you arrogant toerag!" And James would always be dejected only to wake up the next day and get at it again. I think, James' persistence eventually softened Lily's heart because one day, Lily finally said yes. Well, the fact that he changed and became more mature was a reason too. James was so nervous that he couldn't sleep, but the date turned out well, and turned into more until Lily finally agreed to be his girlfriend."

Blair's eyes widened in amazement. "Uncle Prongs is amazing."

Sirius laughed loudly and looked her in the eyes. "That he is, but what I meant was stay who you are. Be the Blair Wood you are, and one day, Hermione will finally see the amazing witch you are." 

Blair hugged Sirius tight. "Thank you, Uncle Padfoot. I will. Up for another game?" 

"You bet."

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After a few days, Sirius finally bid farewell to the Wood family and started his journey to the South. On the other hand, Blair was excited because an old friend of their family would be coming and starting her up for an internship at the Ministry. 

Olivia fixed Blair's hair and smiled. "My little Blair is all grown up. I still remember dropping you off at the Hogwarts Express for the first time as if it were yesterday."

Blair grumbled and ruffled her hair. "Mum. I'll be fine. Don't worry about me." 

Suddenly, knocks were heard on the door. Olivia stood up. "That must be him." 

Blair calmed her nerves down as Olivia greeted the man at the door. "Alastor! Come in." 

"Olivia. You still haven't learned. Don't put your wand in your pocket. You never know when you'd lose a buttock." The man grumbled as his magical blue eye roamed around before it settled on Blair. "Are you the little cub?"

Blair nodded meekly before clearing her throat and smiling. "Hi Mister Alastor. I'm Blair Wood." 

Moody looked surprised at her before steeling his gaze once more and nodding at her. "Sure, kid. Come on then. We haven't got all day." 

Olivia gave Blair one last hug. "Take care, Blair. Alastor, if I see a scratch-" 

"You'll know she's learned. Come on kid." Alastor went in the fire first and took some Floo powder. "The Ministry of Magic." 

 Blair waved goodbye to her mum before taking some Floo powder and going into the fire herself. "The Ministry of Magic."

Blair looked around in amazement. She had only been at the Ministry once, and seeing it now made her desire to work as an Auror grow even more. Moody placed a hand on her shoulder. "Come on, kid. We'll start training." 

Blair followed him, still in awe of the whole place. Moody suddenly stopped, making Blair bump into him and fall to the floor. 

"Ow!" Blair blushed as she saw the Aurors looking at her and immediately stood up.

Moody looked over at them. "We have a guest today. This is Blair Wood. Now, I want to test her and you trainees as well." 

Moody turned to Blair. "Do you have any experience in dueling?" 

Blair thought about the dueling club that Lockhart set up in second year and nodded. Moody nodded before looking around. "Tonks! Come up here." 

A purple-haired girl who was shorter than Blair came up and waved at her. Blair waved back.

Moody led them to opposite ends of the room. "Now, see here, you lot. Let's test the power of a fourth year and the experience of an Auror-in-training." 

Blair's eyes widened. Did he expect her to duel a woman who looked 7 years older than her? But nonetheless, despite all her nerves, Blair bowed as taught by Lockhart and readied her wand.

For a few seconds, nobody moved. Then, Tonks moved her wand. "Stupefy!" 

Blair didn't know how, but somehow, she thought of making a shield appear in front of her, and to her surprise, it suddenly appeared in front of her. The spell from Tonks only pushed her back a little. Everybody in the room was surprised. Protego was an advanced spell, and somehow, the little upcoming fourth year managed to do it. 

Blair moved this time with newfound confidence. "Rictusempra." Tonks managed to dodge it, but Blair was fast. 

As Tonks was distracted with the Tickling Charm, Blair cast another spell. "Expelliarmus!" Tonks' wand went flying out of her hand and into Blair's.

Everyone was surprised to see Tonks, the best in their year, being beaten by a fourth year, and it was a quick match too. Blair smiled but yelped as Tonks' hair changed into a shade of blue. "W-What? Your hair!"

 They all burst out laughing as Tonks walked closer to Blair. "I'm a Metamorphagus. I can change my appearance at will." A look of amazement made its way onto Blair's face. 

Moody came up to her, chuckling. "Your mother was right, she was. You really are different, Wood." 

"So, I won't be one of those who lose their buttocks?" 

Blair's comment made Moody let out a carefree laugh. "Probably not. Well, Blair Wood. Your training starts now." 

And Blair smiled widely. It was going to be a great summer, and she was one step closer to her dreams. Blair's thoughts went to Sirius' words and naturally to Hermione Granger. Blair's smile went even wider. Yeah, she was definitely getting closer to her dreams.

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Blair smiled sadly at the people in front of her. It was the last day of her training as she would soon be going to the Quidditch World Cup with her friends. Sure, she was happy to see them again, but she couldn't deny that she definitely got attached to the people she trained with this summer.

People passed by her to hug her and shake her hand then there were three people were left. Kingsley Shacklebolt, Nymphadora Tonks and Alastor Moody. 

Kingsley ruffled her hair affectionately. "See you next summer, little B. We'd be happy to whisk you away from Hogwarts and bring you into our team."

Blair chuckled at that. "If I get expelled due to all the trouble I get myself into, will you accept me then?"

Kingsley chuckled, amused. "Sure. Take care, little B."

"You too, Kingsley." Kingsley and Blair shared a quick hug before Kingsley left.

This time, Blair turned to Tonks and was surprised to see Tonks' eyes fill with tears. Tonks immediately brought her into a tight hug. "Take care, Aika. You're like the little sister I never had. So, you better be fine."

Blair hugged her back, just as tight while blinking her own tears away. "Oh Dora. I'll be fine. What's life without a little risk? Maybe, this time, we'll get to fight some vampires or even be vampires. Now, that's a- Ow!" Tonks started hitting the Chaser for the idiotic and dangerous plans she had.

Blair smiled at Tonks. "I'll be fine. I always am."

Tonks gave her one last hug and an exasperated look. "What's the point? Just take care."

"No promises." Blair grinned at her before turning to Moody.

Moody took her into a hug. "Now, little B. Remember-"

"Let's do it together." 

Moody rolled his eyes at Blair's cheeky smile. "Ready? 1, 2, 3."

"Constant vigilance!" The two shouted out together.

Moody smiled softly. "Remember what we've taught you, alright? You'll be fine, Wood."

"Thank you, Mr. Alastor. I've had a really fun time. I'll see you soon." Blair bid goodbye to Moody and Tonks before going into the fire and taking some Floo powder. 

"The Woody Woods!"

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Blair got out from the fireplace and was attacked by the hug of her mother. Olivia was surprised to see how her little girl had grown after a month of training. Sure, Quidditch kept her body in good condition, and it made her one of the most attractive people at Hogwarts, but Moody's training definitely made her body more fit and her facial features became more defined.

Olivia smiled softly and fussed over her daughter. "Oh, you. Honey, you will be quite a head turner this year. Be careful, love." 

Blair furrowed her eyebrows in confusion. "What do you mean, mum? Whose head?" 

Olivia just chuckled. "You better get ready, dear. You'll be staying at the Burrow for the rest of the summer, remember?" 

Blair groaned. "Do I have to?"

"You know who's in the Burrow, right? The Weasleys, Harry and..." Olivia paused a little. "Hermione."

A smile grew on Blair's face. "Hermione's there? I'll go now, mum. Bye!" Blair rushed up to her room and immediately started packing up. 

Amused at her daughter's actions, Olivia went to the kitchen. Sure, her Blair might turn heads of both boys and girls, but it was clear to her that the only one who ever mattered to her daughter was the one and only Hermione Granger.

After packing up, Blair fell onto her bed and smiled as she thought of Hermione. Even through training, Blair's mind always drifted off to her, and it made her long for the brightest witch of their age. 

Blair sighed and sat up. "Godric, I miss her." So, Blair decided to write a letter.

Dear Hermione, the love of my life,

Oh, and you too, Harry and Weasleys, and Mr. and Mrs. Weasley,

I'll be coming to the Burrow after the Quidditch World Cup, and I'll be staying there for the rest of the summer. Oliver, Dad and I will be coming to the site tomorrow, so I'll see you guys there. Also, I just finished my training today! I can't wait to see you guys. I miss you all. Tell me all about your summers tomorrow.

Love, 

Blair

P.S. Granger. When would you like to get married?

P.S.S. My lovely Granger. Did you know? I Siriusly a-Dumbledore you.

P.S.S.S. Would you like to go out with me, Hermione Granger?

Blair smiled proudly as she sealed up her letter and gave it to her red owl, Herman. Of course, anyone who knew Blair knew why she named him that. "Herman, bring this to the Burrow, will you? They'll give you snacks there." 

Herman hooted happily, took the letter and flew off. Blair watched him go before falling back on her bed and drifted off to sleep with dreams, filled with the brightest witch of her age.

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"Bloody hell!" Blair woke up as cold water ran down her face. 

Oliver laughed at the sight of her, holding an empty glass in his hand. "Hurry up, will you? Dad's calling us." 

Blair glared at him when he stuck out his tongue and went out of the room. "Oi! Oliver Leo Wood, come back here." 

Shivering, Blair quickly took a shower and went down quickly when she remembered what the occasion was. "Godric, it's the Quidditch World Cup! Dad, Olli, I bet you that Ireland will win. They've got Troy." 

Oliver scoffed at that. "But Bulgaria's got Krum."

"Wanna bet?" 

"Fine." 

The Wood siblings smirked at each other. 

Blake shook his head at them. "Alright, let's go now, shall we? Hold on." 

Blair held onto her father and brother's hands. She felt a tug then felt herself being squeezed through a rubber tube. It was a good thing that she had Apparated a few times before, so she didn't feel as queasy as she did on her first time. After a few moments, they appeared in what seemed to be a campsite. Blair looked around and saw tents supporting Bulgaria and Ireland. They had arrived.

Blair started jumping up and down. "Come on, Dad, Olli!"

 Blake and Oliver led her to a tent, and Blair giggled and looked around. Magic never failed to amaze her. 

Blake checked his watch. "Oliver, Blair. I have to go and help manage stuff. You'll be fine, right?" 

Oliver nodded. "I'll go to my friends when I drop Blair off with her friends."

"Go to your friends, Olli. I'll wait for them here. We're sharing a tent with them." Blair smiled at her brother reassuringly. 

Oliver hesitated before nodding and kissing the top of her head. "I'll be going now, alright? Stay put." 

"Yes, brother. Bye dad." 

Oliver and Blake left the tent, and Blair smiled as she roamed around the tent. She couldn't wait to see her friends again.

Blair was broken out of her thoughts as the familiar sound of her friends came. She immediately ran down to meet them. 

Mr. Weasley saw her first. "Blair!"

 "Mr. Weasley. It's nice to see you again." Blair gave him a quick hug before helping him with his stuff. 

The Weasley twins came next. "Little B!" 

"Freddie! Georgie!" The three of them shared a hug before the twins ruffled her hair.

"Little Caelum has grown well, hasn't she George?" 

"Indeed, Fred. Oh, she'll turn heads all around now." 

Blair was confused at their statements when Ginny, Ron and Harry came in. The three saw her and dropped their things. "Blair!" 

Blair ran to them and hugged them tight. "Oh, I missed you all badly." 

Ron's eyes widened as he looked at her. "Bloody hell, Blair! That training's gone great for you." 

Harry snickered. "You'll surely have the whole of Hogwarts at your feet." 

Blair scoffed at that. "My feet smell nice, thank you very much." The two boys snorted at her comment. 

Ginny smiled shyly when Blair turned to her. "Hey, Gin. You've grown as well, huh? Anyways, where's-" 

Blair's voice died down when her eyes turned to the witch behind them. Bloody hell, Blair could hear her heart beat faster as she slowly walked towards Hermione. Hermione smiled at Blair, and oh Godric, that smile sent warmth throughout Blair's body. 

Blair scooped her into a tight hug. "Mione." 

Hermione chuckled before hugging her back. "Blair."

Blair realized she'd been hugging Hermione too long and pulled away while ruffling her own hair out of habit. "Sorry, it's nice to see you again." 

Then, Blair remembered her letter and smirked at Hermione. "So, you never gave an answer to my letter." 

Hermione rolled her eyes in amusement. "The 30th of February."

A smile spread on Blair's face and she eagerly checked the calendar in her pocket. She suddenly got confused because there wasn't a 30th of February. Then, she realized Hermione might have meant the 1st of March. 

Blair smiled widely at Hermione. "I'll be looking forward to the 1st of March, Mione." 

Hermione shook her head. Everyone besides the two exchanged glances and laughed. Blair surely was persistent.

As Blair talked to the boys, Hermione couldn't help but notice that there was something different about her. It was then that Hermione noticed how Blair grew physically and blushed. Maybe, her personality was still the same, but Hermione couldn't deny that Blair Wood grew more attractive this year.

Blair sighed dreamily then talked to the boys. "Did you hear her? She actually answered me. She's warming up to me. It wasn't a no or I'd rather date the giant squid. It was an actual date." 

The boys exchanged glances. None of them had the will to actually tell her that it was a rejection because it was the happiest that they had seen the Chaser. Well, besides that time when Hermione hugged her or that time that Hermione smiled at her.

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Blair separated from the group to look for two of her best friends, Seamus and Dean. After a while of walking, she finally found them with Mrs. Finnigan. "Ignis! Tranqs!" 

"Caelum!" 

The three of them hugged each other. 

Blair waved to Mrs. Finnigan. "Hello, Mrs. Finnigan. I'm Blair Wood." 

Mrs. Finnigan smiled at her. "It's nice to finally meet you, Blair. Seamus, I'll go get to our seats. You two catch up, alright?" 

"Yes, Mum." Seamus, Dean and Blair waved goodbye to her as they walked around.

Dean looked over at Blair. "Bloody hell, Caelum. You've truly grown. The training has paid off, hasn't it?" 

"Granger better get you soon or someone else will." Seamus snickered and exchanged glances with Dean. 

Blair just smiled at them. "You know, mates. No one will like me because I'm in love with Hermione Granger and Hermione Granger only."

Seamus and Dean shared amazed glances. The girl beside them was definitely oblivious. Couldn't she see how glances followed her as she walked through the halls of Hogwarts? Bloody hell, with how she grew over the summer, she'd definitely catch the attention of everyone, but they knew that it was useless to argue with the girl because in her eyes, even if she had the attention of whole Hogwarts, the only one that mattered was Hermione Granger.

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After bidding goodbye to Seamus and Dean, Blair went to the stores to buy some stuff for her friends and family. She stopped by her brother and father to give them the stuff she bought before catching up with her friends where a fire was set up. "Here you go, everyone." Blair gave out the mini-Firebolts to everyone. Well, to all's surprise, everyone but Hermione.

Though she didn't show it, Hermione couldn't help the feeling of disappointment and hurt that rose in her. 

Blair suddenly turned to her. "Of course, I wouldn't forget you, my lovely Granger. Here." 

Blair took out a mini-Firebolt and pressed a button as it zoomed in front of Hermione and made a heart before settling down in the palm of her hand. 

Hermione's cheeks flushed red. "T-Thank you, Blair." Blair's smile grew when a smile made its way onto Hermione's face.

Blair sat in between Bill and Charlie and started gushing. "Did you see that, Bill, Charlie? She's really warming up to me. I think this is my chance." 

Charlie chuckled at her. "Oh, little B. Keep up the good work. You're almost there." 

Bill snorted at his brother's advice. "Seriously, Char? But, he's right, little B. You just have to keep on being you."

The two Weasleys' advice made Blair smile even wider as she kept on talking to them while stealing glances at Hermione, and every time, as if she could feel it, Hermione would turn into her direction, and in turn, Blair would wink at her. Hermione would either roll her eyes or turn away just to fight the smile that was threatening to spread on her face.

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