Hello there everyone, I'm back. You guys are in for a treat today since I'm going to tell you about the infamous howler incident. But promise me you won't laugh about it. And I hope you remember my warning!
The journey to Hogwarts was brilliant. I met the awesomest people today - James Potter and Remus Lupin. And there was this fat kid with us called Peter. James is too darn funny, exactly like me. Remus is cool but he was feeling a bit sick today, the poor bloke felt a bit down. So we cheered him up during the journey.
We were standing in awe in front of the gates.I was actually here, at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Finally, I could be away from my 'charming' mother. And possibly away from all those idiots who were supposed to be my siblings. If only I get sorted into Gryffindor. The thing is, every person from the Black family gets sorted into Slytherin. And I was looking forward to break that tradition, since I really wanted to get into Gryffindor - Where dwell the brave at heart. It would be a bummer if I get sorted into Slytherin. Imagine being in the same room with those idiots!
We were taken inside by a stern but kind looking woman, who was supposed to be Minerva McGonagall. THE Minerva McGonagall. People said that she can turn into a cat. I mean, it's really cool if you can turn into an animal at your own will! We were made to stand near in the front. It felt a bit weird and embarassing to stand in front of everyone. I could see Narcissa and Bellatrix , my deranged cousins and that Snivellus kid from the train. There was this girl James had taken a liking too - Lily Evans. Too bad for him she hung out with that Snivelly, who himself was such a big sourpuss. I could see bringing the Sorting called out James' name first and placed the hat on his head when he sat on the stool. And even before the hat touched his head, it shouted,"GRYFFINDOR!"I was happy for him, he deserved it. I hoped the same for myself.
Time passed as I saw Remus, Peter and Lily getting sorted into Gryffindor. I swear Snivelly wasn't happy to see Lily getting sorted. He and my sisters got sorted into Slytherin. I was left with Frank Longbottom. Just then, I heard McGonagall call out my name,"Sirius Black"
This was moment I was waiting for. I was silently hoping the Hat would sort me into Gryffindor. I sat uneasily on the stool, sweating profusely. I felt a shiver run down my spine when she placed the Hat on my what seemed an etyernity, the Hat shouted,"GRYFFINDOR! Well done young man, did you know you are the first Black not to be sorted into Slytherin. I have high hopes from you!"
I let out an ecstatic "YES" followed by a low "Sorry" as I saw everyone staring in my direction. I was too happy. Even McGonagall smiled as I hopped to the Gryffindor table to take my place between James and Remus, while everyone was cheering for me. I had never felt so good in my entire life of 11 years. This had to be the best day of my life. Well, one of the best since there was this time when I gave Bellatrix a horrible hair cut which Aunt Druella couldn't fix! We were still talking about the Sorting during dinner, which was exquisite. If only Kreacher would learn to cook like that!
I really had a good night's sleep. Finally, I had found friends and people who would understand me. The four of us stayed up late playing cards until the prefects told us to go to sleep. I was actually looking forward for the next day!
We woke up and hurried down to the Great Hall for breakfast. We could see the food spread out on the table. We sat down and began to take our plates as I saw Narcissa and Bellatrix glaring at me. I smirked at them and ook a sip of my pumpkin juice. I saw a black owl swooping down towards the table and I spat out the pumpkin juice, drenching Peter who was sitting opposite me. It was a Howler from my mother!
"SIRIUS BLACK III, DO YOU KNOW HOW DISAPPOINTED I AM IN YOU?! IT'S A DIFFERENT THING THAT YOU ALWAYS DISAPPOINT ME AND YOUR FATHER, BUT THIS! I GOT THE LETTER GOT SORTED INTO GRYFFINDOR. I HOPE YOU KNOW THAT NO ONE IN OUR FAMILY HAS EVER GOT SORTED INTO A HOUSE OTHER THAN SLYTHERIN. AND YOU GOT SORTED INTO GRYFFINDOR. THINK OF ALL THE MUGGLES YOU WILL BE SPENDING YOUR TIME DOES NOT SEEM FIT FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE BLACK FAMILY TO MINGLE WITH SUCH FILTH. IMAGINE WHAT YOUR FOREFATHERS WOULD THINK. WE HAVE NEVER BEEN SO ASHAMED OF YOU. And Cissy and Bella, congratulations on making to slytherin. We are very proud of you",saying this, the Howler dropped down with the crest of the Black family clearly seen.
Everyone was staring at me. I was so shocked and angry. I really hated my mother for this. i could feel James patting me, saying that everything was fine. Why did my mother have to say this? Forget about me, why did she have to say such bad things about muggles. Now everyone was going to hate me And it was all her fault. I could see Bellatrix and Narcissa laughing in my direction. Even Snivellus was laughing. I slammed my goblet on the table and got up from the table, pushing off James' hands that were trying to stop me. I stormed off. i just wanted to get away from everyone. Somewhere I could be alone.
I went to the Library and took out a book about famous wizads. loved books and I thought that some reading might help in making my mood better. But I was wrong. I opened the book to see the picture of my ancestor Phineas Nigellus Black. I slammed the book and began to cry, careful enough not to make any noise. I hated myself for being a Black. Why did I have to be born in this family?! Didn't my mother love me that she always reminded me of what a disappointed son I was for them?! I cried and cried. i didn't want to attend any classes that day. Eveyone must be hating me because of my mother's comments. How do I tell them that I don't think that way?!
Just then, I heard a friendly voice say my name. I looked up to see smile at me in a friendly way. She sat beside me and wiped my tears away. I was stunned."I am sorry for what happened today morning. I find you to be a really good person at heart, despite your family lineage. And don't worry, I have told everyone not to treat you badly because of the Howler. Let me know if anyone teases you about it. Now ome and have lunch, your friends are waiting for you", she told me. I was so grateful towards her. She wasn't as stern as she looked. I really wished my mother was as considerate as she was! I looked towards the door to see James, Remus and Peter waving at me, their faces smiling. I felt happy to see that these guys did not desert me. I got up from my chair and joined them as we left for our DADA class.
This was it. Now you see why I hate my mother so much! I know Minnie's awesome.I am really lucky and happy to be a Gryffindor. After that day, no one was rude to me, in fact they all were quite friendly with me, much to my sisters' chagrin. Keep watching this space for more of my family troubles. I know you would be entertained by it. Seriously, it feels great to know that you guys actually bother to read them :)
Signing off,
Yours truly,
Padfoot the Awesome!