Chapter 81:
Eventually Harry's prediction came through when Sirius used a spell chain that included an icy floor jinx, resulting in Remus losing his balance and throwing off his defence.
Harry clapped when it was over and the two men looked over, surprised at their quiet audience.
"How long have you been there?" Remus asked, sounding slightly breathless.
"Since Sirius tried to curse your hair to grow ten feet," Harry replied, making Sirius laugh.
"It's a good distraction tactic when it hits," the animagus defended, still chuckling.
Harry nodded. "I don't doubt it," Harry agreed. It was a good tactic to use as in a real fight - people don't expect such diversity.
Sirius grinned and snapped his fingers to summon Kreacher. The elf appeared with a pop and glared before he saw Harry. "Little Master requires something?" he asked, ignoring the fact it was Sirius who summoned him.
Sirius glared while Remus chuckled under his breath. Harry, however, smiled at the elf. "Could you please bring up a pitcher of lemonade and three glasses?" he asked.
"Yes, Little Master, Kreacher will be doing as Little Master asks," the elf said, disappearing with a quiet pop.
Sirius grumbled about demented elves, making Harry laugh. "It's not funny! I swear, if it wasn't for the fact that you so clearly like him, that elf would be gone," Sirius whined.
"Then it's a good thing he's my friend," Harry said, just as Kreacher popped back with their lemonade.