Orion's Belt

Sirius has reprecussions for his deeds...

Sirius tried to act cocky as his father slowly unbuckled his belt.

Impassive, like he didn’t care that he was about to receive bruises that would last for weeks.

Like the fleeting looks James, Remus, and Peter would give to him didn’t matter. The way they would nervously glance up at him, then back at the ground. Try to say something, but then decide against it and keep silent. Pretend to not see the violet welts that striped his body. Pretend to not notice the pink that colored his cheeks, the shame, and the hurt.

Sirius’ eyes burned with defiance and hatred as Orion Black stepped nearer to him. He struggled to hide the fear in his heart as his father gave him a sort of… sad, reluctant look and told him to turn around, put his hands on the wall.

This time, it was because of the posters. The muggle girls in bikinis, oh that had been so funny when James suggested it. And Sirius knew what would happen if he went through with the deed, but he pushed it out of his mind. He even hung them up with Permanent Sticking Charm to add extra weight to the scandalous act.

His mother had been livid, but she never carried out any of the punishments herself. Always Dad, always Orion. He didn’t really want to, and Sirius could tell, but he hated him all the more for it. If he didn’t want to, then he shouldn’t. In Sirius’ eyes, his father was weak. A puppet that his mother controlled.

Ah, his mother. Even now, she observed the beating, stern face set and tight. He made a point of looking straight into her eyes, rebellious and unafraid as the first stroke came down.

CRACK!

He ignored the pain, it simply wasn’t there.

CRACK!

There was no burning in his back, no stinging tears in his eyes.

CRACK!

No thin smile on his mother’s face.

CRACK!

It was just another day.

CRACK!

Another night.

CRACK!

…In the Noble House of Black.

Author's Note

Yes, this IS a fanfiction. Please try to enjoy it -anyway-.
Also, I know there were a lot of fragments, but that was on purpose because it's mostly Sirius' thoughts, and a lot people don't think in complete sentences.
Please review :)

Reviews

[Hidden_identity]

Really good fan fiction. We never get to hear exactly how Sirius' life was. You definately captured that. Nice work. I like the way he is determined to not let his partents see his pain or vulnerability. Nice job.

[lover of Sirius]

oh my god, this is just how i imagined Sirius' childhood, absolutely brilliant

[nono]

I love it! The ending is just perfect! I've never heard of this. But it sounds interesting, and if this is your fan fiction, I would love to see the real thing. It is fantastic! The wording, and the description is just impressive. Awesome job!

[Charles]

Reminds me of the scene in Good Will Hunting when he chooses the wrench. Nice read.

[Kitten]

...I think...

i think it's a possibility...

yes I see it now...

ideas are forming.
[Work in Progress leave the coffee at the door]

[Natalie]

I love fanfiction. You did a great job with this. There was a lot a depth and emotional hiding beneath the surrface in this write.

[Coyote Poetry]

A very good story. I like his view on the discipline. Better to smile and take the hits and show no passion. I was kick out a Catholic school for I laughs at the Nuns when they gave me discipline. A strong chapter. I like the description of the room and the internal thinking. A very good story. Thank you.
Coyote

[_thesovo]

*laughs* That's what he deserves. *mumbles* Cheating b*****d.
I mean... WHAT?

Wonderful write. :D Captured Sirius' personality -perfectly-. Fo shizzy, Boss.