"Stars are for those who lift their eyes"
-Stars are for those who Lift their Eyes. (C) A song.
Things were getting better. She was getting the stuff she needed for her potions, and then using them for other ones, making what she needed indirectly behind everyone's back. Things took timing, patience. Something she didn't have.
She wanted everything to move quickly, and everything to be over. She was safe here, from the outside world that despised her face so, but not from the news from her worst nightmare coming true again, Voldemort back in power. Five people had died now, and the cold chilling fear was felt here. The stars foretold a darkness reign, but a light, the star of Sirius was moving into the game. She couldn't figure out who the light was, she figured it was Harry, but she did want to take it Literally and see him again. It had been way to long for that to. It was 14 years, and she knew he was innocent for his crimes. That dirty rat, had told him. She had seen it.
She was as innocent as him.
That didn't help much.
There were way to many traitors on our side.
To many.
Three people's words against the worlds.One charged with killing 13 people, one a former death eater, and then Dumbledore. All her actions, with no one knowing her thoughts behind them. Witnesses the whole bit. She was a doomed as him from that start, maybe even more.
How Dumbledore had gotten her out was extremely beyond her. How he convinced the Ministry beyond a doubt, but she reminded herself how much power he had.
There was a knock at her door.
"Hmm whose there?"
"Minerva. Sarah, Dumbledore has called a meeting in the staff room, and he told me to get you."
"Okay, I'm on my way."
The Staff room, was a large room all furnished in old oak furniture, and painted to a glossy brown. It had a large table in the middle, with wooden chairs all around. There was a chandler above them, giving off firelight from candles placed within, giving the room a comfortable feel. Everyone sat sound, Dumbledore at the head. Sarah took her seat between McGonnagall and Hagrid. Apparently this wasn't just a teacher's meeting, but truly the entire staff. Hagrid, and Madame Prompfrey usually didn't attend these events.
Dumbledore stood up and began speaking.
"Today I have news witch will not be believed by all. But I assure you what I speak is true. Last night, Peter Pettigrew..."
"He's dead!" Snape roared out. Everyone nodded in agreement, except for Sarah, who just stared at Dumbledore like he had grown another head.
"As I was saying," The noise fell again, "Peter Pettigrew was found last night wondering around downtown London. He was intoxicated, and kept mumbling hundreds of things. However, after he was simi-sane again, the Ministry of Magic inquired him about a few things. A few things came out of this, one of them was the innocents of Sirius Black."
He silenced at let that thought sink in.
Sarah could have screamed in delight. Damn Pettigrew would get what he deserved in Azkaban now. He was the only person in the world that deserved it. She would never wish, or say anyone deserved Azkaban except him.
She had known from the beginning he was innocent. From the beginning...
A small Pettigrew walked up closer, his eyes darting all around the dark oppressive place. "My Lord, I have c..." He paused and stuttered "come to give you news that you will want. The stupid Sirius Black made me the Potter's secret keeper, and I have come to tell you that they are at Godric's Hollow. You can kill them now." Peter was thinking only of his revenge she could see it even through the little light, that seemed to be completely absorbed by Voldemort himself, and then it coming out through is eyes in a piercing red glare.
"Good. Good. You shall be rewarded for your deeds..."
She had known, and now he was free. After hiding for two years, he could be a free man. A completely free man, but nothing to take away what Azkaban does to you. Nothing. It is said that time heals all wounds, and this is true, but they forgot to mention it leaves scars. She knew that all to well. Sarah's eyes darted to her wrists.
"There is more. Sirius Black will be coming here. And, Hagrid, if it is okay, He'll be co-gamekeeper until he can get out on his own. I do not want to inform the students of this until tomorrow, and he won't make a appearance to the school until the next day. But, he is here now. Sirius, won't you come out?"
A door to the side opened hesitantly, like he was afraid to approach a group. He stepped out.
Sirius black, still had a large frame, but he looked withered, old and tired. His face had a long shaggy beard that hadn't been trimmed, his clothes dirty, and his shoes worn. His deep brown eyes scanned the room, and there was something in them, something only Azkaban could place in your eyes. He smiled at everyone and just went "Hi." Then the small smile became the wild grin after he saw everyone's expressions. The same wild grin he had in school, when he was planning to pull a prank, or when he was in a good mood. The wild grin of a gentle Sirius Black. The innocent Sirius Black. Yet the smile didn't reach his eyes.
There was a very uncomfortable silence, and Dumbledore broke it.
"Well, Sirius doesn't know everyone here," He gave a meaningful look to Sarah, "and I would like you all to introduce yourselves with what you teach."
McGonnagal went followed by Sarah. She wished he could know who she was...how much she missed him. All she wanted to do was fall into his arms, but not an ounce of recognition was on his face. She had chosen to look like this for a reason, she reminded herself, so no one, not even him, would know who she was. His eyes flicked to the golden bracelet on top of her long sleeved black robe, but didn't inquire about it. She wished he would. There would be a later for recognition, yes, a later time. Hagrid went, telling him he still had his motorcycle somewhere, and following him was Flitwick, Snape, then Filtch. They went through the entire group. He nodded at each, smiling at some.
Dumbledore spoke again. "If you could please tell your story, first hand to them, we would be greatful."
Sirius sighed. "With all due respect, Professor Dumbledore, I would like to rest and get settled in before I go over this story again."
He took a minute to consider this option and nodded. "We will meet back here in two days for another meeting then. McGonnagall, please escort Sirius to his quarters. Everyone else is dismissed."
The Stars were right again, Sarah thought, but there was a piece of the puzzle missing. She wondered what it was.
~END OF TWO~~ Oh sorry it is so short. Chapter Three is longer. :)
I know, I'm driving you crazy with questions. I PROMISE Chapters Three will help you a WHOLE LOT. I think There will be four or five chapters to this, and thats it. Sarah has taken a mind of her own....err !! PLEASE REVIEW !!!
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