you're in my blood like holy wine; you taste so bitter and so sweet

[cimorene]

Now Sirius was talking to Lily, standing behind Remus's chair. "What are Italian muggles like? If you eat in their restaurants so much."

"Well," said Lily solemnly, "I've heard the girls never wear stockings under their dresses."

Sirius looked suitably impressed.

"Makes you wonder about Italian witches," she continued cheerfully, and glanced down just in time to catch Remus rolling his eyes.

fic snipped. am tired. 9 am class...? ugh.