~Damonna's notes: Alright, this story jumps around a bit. A name enclosed like this- *Sirius*- means that the point of view is changing. This happens because it's a collaboration, and the story's cool that way `.~. The point of view is third person in this chapter, so it doesn't switch. But next chapter's first person! Enjoy!~
Chapter 1- The Grim-est Day
Professor Trelawney rushed into the small dungeon. She nervously set her books and bag down on the large desk that had been placed there for her. She smiled wearily at the two houses of students that surrounded her. Today was double divination with the Gryffindors and Ravenclaws.
"I'm sorry, my students," she said majestically, "But something unforeseen came up."
Sirius Black and James Potter snickered quietly along with a few of the other students. James received a sharp elbow in the chest by Lily, who was seated right next to him.
As the professor chattered on about tea leaves or whatnot, Sirius sighed and rested his head on his palm. 'The only thing about this class that I hate is how she prattles on and on…' He slowly closed his eyes.
"Psst…" came an annoying sound in his ear. He grumpily opened his eyes and looked up, growling quietly to himself. "Get up."
The owner of the voice was staring at him from behind bright blue eyes. "Time to divine." She said as she slammed her books down in front of his face. "So…you gonna get up or do I have to predict imminent death by myself here?"
The slamming books had shocked him awake, and her comments had made him laugh. He looked her over. Blue eyes covered by her glasses' round blue lenses, black hair pinned back into a bun. Fair skin, heavy build, and a light blue and navy tie. A Ravenclaw.
"Get up, sleeping beauty." And she laughed. "No, not beauty. You're not nearly that pretty."
Sirius laughed as the girl began pouring tea. "Those for seeing?" He pointed to her glasses.
"Nope." She took a couple of sips from her cup of tea and stared at Sirius. "But Madame Trelawney lets me wear them because I told her that they helped me 'See with my third eye' or whatnot. Funny thing was- She bought the whole story."
From across the room, Professor Trelawney screeched and pointed a finger at the girl, who was casually drinking her tea and chatting with Sirius.
"Damonna Herter! Turn that tea cup upside down on it's saucer right now!" She sighed. "I should have foreseen that you would do this." She floated across the room. "And you, my dear," She stared at Sirius, "Should pour your tea. I can see that something important needs to show itself to you."
Damonna smiled and turned her cup over on its saucer as Sirius set to pouring his own. Damonna smiled at him. "It really is a shame, you know. Such a waste of perfectly good tealeaves." Damonna smiled as she stuck out her tongue for Sirius to see the few tealeaves stuck to it. She scrutinized her teacup after she pulled the saucer off of it. "Let me see…A crow. Ah ha. Funny." She hurriedly grabbed Sirius's cup and handed him hers. "I see…a giant dog? OR maybe it's a horse. Or maybe it's a dog that could be horse…" She turned it sideways. "Oh, now I see it! It's a duck!"
"How mistaken you are, my dear." The professor's smile drooping and her eyebrows pulling together. "It's a horrible thing…to see in such a young student…" She leaned against the large wooden table as if to steady herself.
"What is it?" Damonna widened her eyes as if to appear to believe everything the teacher was about to say.
"You, dear, have a crow in yours. It means that death will soon come to you. And you-" She gazed at Sirius. "You have the Grim, my dear."