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Chapter Two
Feelings
Serena sat at her desk staring at her the parchment in front of her. It had been silently mocking her for the past thirty minutes. She had only written two words. Two words that made her mind completely freeze up. Dear Sirius. Her green eyes narrowed at the words, and she slowly picked up her quill. She was not going to let fear and anxiety rule her life.
Dear Sirius,
I haven't seen or heard from you in a while. Actually in years. I'm teaching at Muggle Studies at Hogwarts right now. Harry is doing wonderful in my class. He's a bright boy. Prongs would be proud. I'm not really sure how to start this letter, but here it goes. How was Azkaban? Guess Kettleburn was right...you did end up in prison. But not for the reason he thought. I know that you're innocent. I still can't believe that Wormtail did that to you. To James and Lily. To all of us. I nearly went into cardiac arrest when I heard about it. I went to Godric's Hollow last year in October. It was depressing. You should come with me this year. You're probably at the Grimmauld Place. I never thought you'd go back. Albus is starting the Order back up again. He's worried that there's going to be another war. Maybe he's right. I'm not sure yet. We need a place for Headquarters. I suggested the Shrieking Shack, but students might find out. Its like the first war all over. I never knew how we survived. Sometimes I wish we hadn't. I miss them Sirius. James and Lily. Well...mostly James. I wasn't as close to Lily as I was to James, but we were friends. I hope to see you soon.
Harry has probably told you about the Tri Wizard Tournament. Today the champions are chosen. It's a dangerous tournament. I hope all is well. How is Kreacher? I hated that elf. He hated me. It's a mutual feeling between us. Seen Remus? I haven't I need to write him. I heard he resigned after his "monthly problem" was discovered...Remember when you asked him if it was his time of month in front of Marlene McKinnon? That was hilarious. Though I felt really bad afterward. That reminds me. Remember when I pushed you into that rose bush and your cloths got really torn up? Next time, check to see if the back of your pants are ripped before hitting on Mary MacDonald. Just a suggestion. I had the best laugh after that. James took a picture. I think I still have it. It's framed. Just kidding.
By the way, I'm working with Snape. He's SO annoying. He found out about MY problem. I was in the Black Lake. It was really awkward. WAY more awkward when we all got drunk during the Halloween ball and I woke up next to Rabastan Lestrange. Now THAT was awkward. I'm still tormenting him. Today I plan on walking behind him flapping my arms, and screaming "Beware of the bat of the dungeons!" Hope he doesn't pull an Unforgivable...He is, after all, Snivellus. Well I'm going to go play with fire. Remember when someone caught me on fire during Potions class and I notice because it didn't burn me? Being half Naiad sure pays off. Anyways Padfoot, you better write back. I know that you're out of prison so you don't have an excuse.
Love,
Serena
Serena rolled up the letter and headed toward the Owlery. Turning the corner she nearly ran into the Weasley twins, who were sporting very nice fluffy beards. Serena's green eyes widened as she took in the sight. "What happened to you?" She asked, her eyes still as big as saucers. George sighed, "We tried to-" "Enter our names into the-" Fred interrupted, "Goblet of Fire." George finished. Serena smiled at their reply. "You used aging potion?" The twins both nodded, beards bouncing as their did. Serena closed her eyes and laughed. "Here. Let me fix it." She took out her wand and pointed it at Fred's beard. His beard and white hair retracted into his face, until there wasn't any left. She did the same with George's. "There. So boys. I've heard you two are the pranksters of Hogwarts. Want to help me get back at Professor Snape?" Fred grinned and looked at George. "What did he do?" George asked. Serena smirked, "He's just annoying." "We know that feeling." The twins said in unison.
Thirty minutes later Serena, Fred, and George were hiding behind a statue in the dungeons, waiting for Snape to exit the dungeons, and step into a mess of sticky, smelly, armadillo vomit. After stepping in the vomit, their victim would be pulled into the air by a robe and hung upside down. "How long is it going to take?" George complained. "Patience Weasley." Serena told him, not taking her eyes off the door. Just as she finished the Potion Class door opened and the victim stepped into the vomit. Only it wasn't Snape. Romilda Vane screeched as she flew into the air, screaming and cursing all the way. Her little minons followed her example, and were all pulled into the air as well. Serena turned to the twins. "Well it wasn't Snape, but at least it was funny!" She laughed, before clamping her hand over her mouth, as Snape rounded the corner.
"What the hell..." Serena heard him mutter. "Let's get out of here." Fred and George agreed. It was the perfect get away. Until George sneezed. Snape whipped around and glared at them, wand out, obsidian eyes ablaze with fury. The trio looked at each other in terror. "RUN!" Serena screamed, the tree bolted from behind the statue, and sprinted down the corridor, Snape hot of their trail. Serena could still hear the shrieks of the girls who were STILL stuck in their trap as they escaped. "TO THE OWLERY!" Serena announced as they ran through groups of students. "WHAT KIND OF BATTLE CRY IS THAT?" Fred yelled as they ran to the West Tower. "I DON'T KNOW! I HAVE TO MAIL SOMETHING!" Serena answered.
The trio climbed the stairs to the tower, at finally caught their breath. "Wow. Intense." George commented. "He's going to kill me." Serena said. "He already hates us both." Fred grinned. "Well that was excellant pranking gentlemen. But I need to mail a letter to a friend. Don't go down the way we just came up, there's a secret passage over there. Just press one of the stones inward." The Weasleys grinned at each other, before turning to leave. "Thanks Professor!" They called back. Serena smiled and went to find her owl Ares. He was named Ares because he was the biggest, toughest bird she had ever seen. He was an eagle owl, and a big one for that matter. His yellow eyes blinked back at her, as he ruffled his black feathers. She tied her letter to his leg and said, "To Sirius Black please." The owl hooted and flew off.
As she turned around, she felt a wand pressed into her forehead. "What? Am I some kind of criminal?" She asked Severus innocently, her green eyes big and pleading. "Yes." He sneered back at her. "Damn." "Detention. Tonight with ME." "Really Snivellus? We're adults. Let's behave like civil human beings. Beside you can't detain me! I work here!" "I'm not the one who traumatized Miss Vane and her friends." "You mean minons? Prank all, regret nothing." She smirked. Severus glared at her and lowered his wand. "Hey! You wanna see something cool?" Serena asked excitedly. "Of course." Severus said, his baritone voice dripping with sarcasm. "OK! Light me on fire." Severus's eyes went wide and looked horrified. "What? NO!" "Please?" She pouted. "No! You're insane." "Fine. I'll do it." She pulled out her wand and held out her arm. She opened her mouth and was about to say the spell before Snape snatched her wand from her hand. "Unnessecary but OK." She frowned. "I'm not going to let you burn yourself. You're mental." "Maybe, but I'm going to be fine." Before Severus could stop her she waltzed over to a karosine lamp and pulled off the glass cover. She then stick her arm over the flame and her arm caught on fire, robes and all. Severus stood there in shock. Serena giggled and jumped up and down, the fire on her arm waving in the air with her. "Watch!" She nearly screamed at him. They both looked at her arm. Slowly, the fire exingist and left her arm dripping with water. "Why is your arm wet?" "I'm half Naiad. Which is a water nymph. I don't burn. I don't know why, but one time in Potions some idiot caught my sleeve on fire and I didn't notice until I felt the heat on my face. "Wow..." Severus trailed off. Serena nodded and a suddenly she frowned, "You care about me!" Severus nearly laughed, "No I do not!" "Yes you do! You didn't want me to burn myself!" "No! I would have to fill out the paperwork, and-" He was cut off by Serena grabbed his face and planting a short kiss on his mouth. When she pulled away, he nearly screamed, "What the bloody hell was that for?" "Reasons." He felt a blush creep to his cheeks and looked away. "HA! I was right! You DO like me! HAHA! Woah..." She stopped and looked frightened for a moment, "Snape likes a Marauder! HA in your face Evans!" Severus turned around when he heard the name. "What did you say?" She stopped and cocked her head. "Evans said you'd never like a Marauder. She was WRONG." "She was not wrong!" "Tell that to the blush on your face." She grinned and skipped out of the Owlery, leaving a confused and embarrassed Severus behind.
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