Author's Note:
So I feel like a total jerk right now! I said I would be updating all summer, but everything really got away from me and I am incredibly sorry! I got even more summer work than normal (dang AP classes) and to top that off, all my available computers had to get checked out for viruses or something and I only just got them back! I am sooo sorry! I really hope you guys don't hate me!
Anyways, now that that's behind me, I would also like to tell you that I have deleted some of my stories that I thought weren't very good and I plan on rewriting a few of my stories!
I hope you like this chapter and please review and comment on it! Any gossip ideas for the Note are deeply appreciated and loved and I will totally use them if you offer any up- I will give you credit for your ideas and will try to get to you as soon as I can with a reply on what will go down!
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-jenn
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Day Two:
Nobody had a good night's rest that night- all of them too worried about what that stinking paper was going to say. But, if I were being honest, I would admit that I didn't get any sleep that night either.
A lot of girls were angry about some stupid things- like not being voted prettiest.
It's all stupid and pointless… But, that's what we worry about right now. At least, that's what the majority of people worry about right now. However, I have much more pressing matters on my hands.
Although I was just itching to find out who was writing that paper that sent the whole school spinning, I was also worried about everything happening outside the school grounds.
Voldemort and his Death Eaters were starting to wreak havoc on the muggle and wizard worlds- primarily the muggle world and the muggle-borns in the wizarding world.
It started out small, just a few disappearances and deaths… but over the course of a few years, more and more people have joined the ranks- people in high and powerful positions. Now, you never know who could be on what side…
At first, I thought it was just a stage and it would end soon, but it has kept on happening with increasing horrific tragedies and now, I believe it could stretch on for years and years until someone either stands up and stops them or they eventually take over the years.
What I do know is that if I am to do something when I get out of Hogwarts, I have to fight this revolution to the fullest extent I can…
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
The alarm on my wand went off again and I looked at it, surprised. There was no way that it was already 7 in the morning! I hadn't gotten an ounce of sleep! From the groans coming from every bed, I guessed no one else got much sleep either.
Alice was usually out of her bed and done with her shower by now, but instead, she slugged out of her bed at a pace that rivaled Marlene's.
As we got ready for the day, it became apparent that everyone was not in a mood to be joking around- especially Marlene.
Right as she was coming out of the shower, her hair completely drenched and dressed sloppily in her school uniform, I threw a quick pick-me-up charm at her to make her feel better.
She blinked quickly then looked around the room suspiciously. Her eyes narrowed when they found me, innocently curling Alice's short hair with my wand.
"Lily Marie Evans, did you just cheer me up using a spell so that I would not kill anyone when they talked to me today?" she asked me, her eyes narrowed, lips pursed, but tone light and airy.
I rolled my eyes- she was too dramatic. "Yes, Marley, yes I did."
After another quick look at me, she shrugged, "ok then," and proceeded to plop herself right down in the chair that Alice had just vacated, now curly hair bouncing with every step. "Now do my hair before I think about it too much," she said, smiling up at me.
I rolled my eyes, then, remembering she wanted her hair cut, quickly combed it out and cut it before it dried. I cut her hair into short layers that made her hair look amazing and slightly disheveled. Then, I dried and straightened it. I quickly grabbed my stuff, sending a spell towards Dorcas for her hair and moved out of hitting range from Marlene. Her eyes widened when she finally felt her hair- she hadn't even noticed that I had cut it because I had her facing me, not the mirror.
It was now just a few inches past her shoulders and, if I do say so myself, looks amazing! She quickly turned to the mirror to see if it looked bad. She stared at herself for at least five minutes while we all stood at a safe distance anxiously, just in case…
"Well… What do'ya think, Marly?" Alice asked tentatively after a while of complete silence other than the girls walking past our door for breakfast. Marlene slowly faced us, her hand still in her hair.
"I FREAKING LOVE IT, YOU HAIR EXPERT, LILY PIE!" she suddenly screamed, sprinting over to me and hugging me so tight I thought I may just burst like a fruit and become a jam. You know, for someone so skinny as Marlene, she was a REALLY intense hugger!
"Thanks…but…can't…breath!" I exclaimed with what air I did have. She quickly let go and apologized. Still smiling, she grabbed her stuff and flounced out the door.
"I can't wait to show off my newly awesome hair!" she yelled while we recovered and went to accompany her to breakfast. Her arm came over my shoulder affectionately. "I knew there was a reason you were my best friend, you goody- goody." I rolled my eyes.
The common room was empty when we reached it. Everyone had gone to breakfast, probably excited to see what "the Note" would say today. I rolled my eyes again.
"You know, Lils, if you keep rolling your eyes like that, you may just have some kind of eye-seizure and it will just pop right out," Dorcas said, grinning goofily. I stuck my tongue out at her immaturely and lightly slapped her arm. "OWW! Abuse! Abuse!" Well, I thought it was pretty light…
When we finally reached the Grand Hall for our meal, we were all laughing crazily from some stupid thing Marlene did. The place was buzzing excitedly and everyone looked ready to hear the latest gossip that would come with the letter. As soon as I sat down, the owls rushed in and again, I got a stack of letters- light blue today.
Once again, I levitated them to everyone at Gryffindor table. They all opened them excitedly. I opened mine slowly and began to read…
THE NOTE
THE PERFECT GUIDE TO FINDING THE SCOOP ON ALL
THE HOTTEST PEOPLE IN HOGWARTS!
Issue #2:
Hello to my fellow Hogwarts students and teachers! I see yesterday cause quite the stir in the school! Well, today there may be some more- juicy gossip today, boys, girls, and in-betweens! Sources have told me that many of you have been trying to figure me out- who I am, you know?- and I will tell you now: don't try! I believe a certain Headmaster is in the know of who I am and he has given me permission to continue this gossip letter/ magazine/ or whatever you want to call it! Today's issue it focused on almost everything- relationships, advice, and gossip, gossip, gossip!
Point One: Apparently, if my eyes are correctly seeing things, I saw a certain Stephanie Deryl snogging a male who happened to be one who was not her boyfriend! Ah! And who was this other man-boy who has captured Stephanie's attention? Well, none other than Carson Darrols! What?! I know you all are thinking it- go ahead and say it! I am also confused- I was under the impression he was infatuated with one Lily Evans. I mean, if those love – struck looks he's been sending her are anything to point to it, I would say that boy has himself a crush? So, what was he doing having a heated snog with that Deryl girl? Is he possibly trying to make Evans jealous? If so, then why would he be going after a taken girl? Or in a hidden alcove by the Ravenclaw common room? Now tell us, Steph, what in the world is wrong with Marcus- who you stole from Marlene to get? I am wondering if maybe she is stealing the guys from the Golden Group of girls? I mean, first Marlene and now Lily? Who's next, poor little Alice's Frank Longbottom? I think I agree with most of the students and teacher here when I say: hands off the taken ones, girl! You are going to be in some serious trouble if you keep this up!
Point Two: Now, in extension of Point One, I hear that Frank Longbotton, 7th year, is planning on making a very serious move on his current girlfriend, Alice! Now, I won't say too much, but I believe I hear wedding bells in the distance! Just how far that distance may be is the question… HURRY UP, BOY, WE'RE ALL WAITING!
Point Three: I would like to thank Peter Pettigrew from restraining himself with his wondering eyes lately! Keep up with that restraint, boy, because if you don't you may just get cornered by some angry girls! And not in the good way! :o
Point Four: With the love… whatever shape it may be now… between Lily Evans, James Potter, Carson Deryl, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, etc.! Now, I believe Carson may have been eliminated out of the story with his escapades with Stephanie Deryl, who we all know has a certain dislike for Lily and her friends (probably because they're prettier than her). Lily, if you are reading this- which I am pretty sure you are- I would just like to tell you that if any guy would rather go after someone as easy at Deryl, then they really aren't worth your time! Now, I have also been told that Lily is just friends with both Remus and Sirius, but really… who could just be friends with them?! Lily dearest, I think you should make up your pretty little head before you get any more undesired admirers! Oh, mentioning that reminds me to let you know, Lily, that one Snape has been sneaking longing looks at you! Not to make you uncomfortable or anything, girl, but it seems you are quite the charmer! Honestly, please tell us how you do it! Although Snape may not be the best choice (not going to say anything about this…) it seems Lily Evans is getting more and more male admirers! Poor girl- she's too desireable for her own good! :/
Point Five: Sirius Black, please do not make me hit you! CHEW WITH YOUR DANG MOUTH CLOSED!
Point Six: Speaking of eating with your mouth open, it seems one Dorcas Meadowes had a little bit of a problem keeping her own food in her mouth, there, last night when she accidentally sprayed seventh year diva Kelsey Walker! It seems Lily got the situation in control before any real damage could be done, but we all got our ears damaged with her stupid scream! I mean, honestly woman! I know it was a white blouse and everything by FYI: YOU ARE A WITCH! THERE IS A SUCH THING AS A CLEANING SPELL! But I would like to thank Lily Evans once again for being a nice person and helping us all out as well as her friend with that rather interesting situation she found herself in- that silencing charm was particularly relieving and awesome! Thanks!
That's all for now, guys, but next time there will be even more gossip- even some on the teachers! I know you got to be interested in that! I would also like to notify everyone about an advice column I will be putting in here for my friend, whose penname is Lady Ally. Just mail any questions to her penname and she will do her best to give you guys any advice you may seek. By the way, I know some of you will try it, so don't put any vulgar or innuendos in there because if you do, I will cancel it and I know that a lot of girls and boys alike will want this in here!
UNTIL TOMMOROW WITH MORE GOSSIP,
Me.
I stared in shock at the blue piece of parchment paper in front of me. Out of all the things that I had expected, I hadn't expected this… I looked up and saw most people looking accusingly at Stephanie Deryl or Carson. I rolled my eyes.
Gathering my stuff, I stood up and all eyes reverted to me. "If all you guys are going to do it stare at me, I would like to tell you that if anyone asks me anything about this, I will jinx you so bad, you won't be able to walk straight for a month." My voice was deadly calm and when everyone nodded silently, I smiled brightly and skipped from the Hall to Charms.
That wasn't too bad…