Chapter 7:
The formal dance
That morning Shannon made her way down to their headmaster's quarters. 'Sherbet lemons'! She jumped onto the moving stair case and headed her way up to the big oak doors, she reached the door and was about to knock when a voice from behind the large door said Come in! She opened the door and walked in.
'Professor Dumbledore, it's nice to see you how are you this morning'? Shannon said to her headmaster. 'Shannon, I am good very good, what can I do for you? Professor I was just wondering if I could sing a song at the formal dance tonight if this is alright with you, it's just a simple request really. My all means of course you may, I will put you first up! Thank you very much Professor, I hope you have a good day. And die! She thought to herself as she stood up and left her headmaster's room.
On the way back to the common room Shannon bumped into Sirus again. Hey Shannon! Black! Will you forgive a complete idiot for his mistakes? No! But Shannon please I need you. No leave me the hell alone Black! Shannon I don't think you understand! I completely understand Black, I told you not to do something and you went and did it anyway so just leave me alone. Once Shannon said that she walked off in the opposite direction Sirus was going.
Sirus went and told James what had happened. Just give her some time Padfoot! Fine I will then! He turned his gaze to Lilly and said. Lilly will you talk to her please? I will try but Im not promising anything. Lilly gave James a kiss on the cheek said her goodbyes and walk up to the girl's dorm to find Shannon. 'Hey, Shannon how is you? Lilly if you have come to talk to me about Black I don't want to hear it, I am kinda busy on my song so if it's important please continue what you were going to say but other than that leave me alone. 'Oh nah, I wasn't ganna say anything about Sirus, I was going to ask you if you were going to the dance tonight? Yea I am! Are you going with anyone? Yes! Who? Lucius! Oh…..! Okay well I will talk to you later ok? Ok Lils see ya. Lilly walked back down to the common room were Sirus was pacing and James was ruffling his hair up like he always did when he was either thinking or frustrated. Sirus saw Lilly and stopped pacing and said. Well what happened what did she say? Lilly told them what had happened until the bit was when she asked about the dance. 'Hmm I don't know how to say this but she is going to tonight's dance with……! Sirus cut in. Malfoy, isn't she? Yea Sirus she is, Im sorry, please still come though! I am coming Lils don't worry! Okay.
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Later that evening, James told Lilly to go get dress as he has placed her outfit that she is to wear on her bed. She made her way up to her dorm. She entered the room and there Shannon was in her dress it was, a blue boob tube dress with her blonde hair let down with a single butterfly clip on the left side and it look very stunning on her. Wow, Shannon you look amazing'! Thanks Lilly. Lilly went over to her bed and gasped in shock placing her hand over her mouth. Oh James! She voiced to herself. It was a Light green halter neck top with cross over straps at the back. She got dressed carefully. You look beautiful Lilly! Shannon complemented. Thank you Shannon. Well I have to go know I will see you there Lilly ok. Okay, bye.
With that Shannon left. About 10 minutes later,Lilly slowly made her way down to the common room, and there waiting with his back to her was James. She made her way over to his side brushing against him slightly. Lilly, oh my, you look sexy as. Thank you James I love the dress it is very beautiful. It was worth every galleon. Oh I have something else for you to wear, close your eyes! Lilly nodded and closed her eyes. James opened the box and placed the pure ruby diamond necklace onto her neck and did it up at the back. Oh James it beautiful. She kissed him passionately. No Lilly you're beautiful. This comment made Lilly kiss him deeper then ever before.
Shall we? James asked Lilly placing his hand into hers. Yes, lead the way. They made there way down to the great hall on the way they walked into Sirus. They continued to walk making there way to their destination all of a sudden Lilly stoped right in her tracks. REMUS, TIGER, YOUR BACK…… and holding hands! Remus and Tiger, what the hell is she talking about Prongs Remus and Tiger, is you know, your girlfriend has gone insane'. Sirus said. Umm…. Padfoot look in front of you! James said to Sirus. Sirus looked up and his mouth drop. MOONY, TIGER your back! Yea we are back, by the way Lilly you look fantastic. So do you Remus, Tiger (Lilly starts to cry while pulling Tiger into the longest embrace and then stepping back and examining Tiger up and down, left and right) Tiger was wearing a white silk dress that complement her body on the other hand Remus was wearing a brown suit with a white top underneath his jacket.
I have missed you Remus. She hugged him and he hugged her back. We all have mate! James gave Remus a brotherly hug and then went to give Tiger a hug but stopped and gaped for a second and then gave her a quick embrace while Sirus hugged Remus and then after James hugged Tiger. Well shall we enter the great hall? Remus and Tiger both said in unison. Yes!
The great hall doors opened and they entered. Everything was fantastic, the light on the stage were off and they could hear people setting up for the first performance. Over to the side was a large amount of food and to the right of that there was the table were the professors where siting, in the middle was Dumbledore and to his left side was professor McGonagall. In the middle of the room was the dance floor and next to that was a large amount of tables and chairs. Everyone went to their respectful seat waiting for the opening speech from Dumbledore. Professor Dumbledore stood up from his seat and spoke. 'Lady's and gentlemen, welcome to your final 7th year formal dance. Everyone applauded and Dumbledore continued to speak. This year we have been very privileged to get one of our very own 7th year Gryffindor's to perform please make her welcome, Shannon Handley. This announcement hit a cord with Sirus. I didn't know Shannon was performing! Lilly whispered to James. 'Shh' Sirus said.
This song is dedicated to Sirus Black. The song is called Again and again and is sang by a muggle singer and her name is Mya.
I've tried so hard to make you understand
That it's over, yes it's all over
Why can't you let it go?
I'm not yours anymore
I want you to know
Tried so hard to explain
But it seems from your presence
That it's all in vain
Say good bye let it go
Say you wanna come back
But I don't wanna know, wanna know, baby
Again and again and again and again
You come back to me boy
You come back to me boy
Again and again and again and again and again and again
You come back to me boy
But you don't hear me no
Leave me the …..Alone
Don't make me change my number
Don't make me change my home
Believe me when I say
You need some help from someone
But that someone an't me
'Cause you wanna be the man,
That keeps knocking on my door
No, it's not OK
'Cause you keep running in and out of my heart
Again and again and again and again
You come back to me boy
You come back to me boy
Again and again and again and again and again and again
You come back to me boy
But you don't hear me no
I tried to, to want you
But you don't hear me no
Again and again you keep coming round
When all you wanna do is let me down
I don't feel you no more
But you still 'callin' me boy
Why can't you see?
That you're wasting my time?
It's over with; you're out of my life
You need some help from someone
Now leave me, leave me the hell alone
Again and again and again and again
You come back to me boy
You come back to me boy
Again and again and again and again and again and again
You come back to me boy
But you don't hear me no
Again and again and again and again
You come back to me boy
You come back to me boy
Again and again and again and again and again and again
You come back to me boy
But you don't hear me no
Shannon was on fire, she was hot as. She finished that song and left the stage and almost abruptly the next song began to play which was called the best of me. Sirus's mouth was ajar and Remus, Tiger, James, and Lilly were watching him to see what he was going to do. Ahem, Sirus are you ok? Lilly asked. Umm yea Im fine, can you excuse me I need to get some fresh air. He stood and left the table that they were sitting at.
How could she do something like that, I don't understand how is this possible! Sirus thought to himself. Black, some show don't you think? Some one said from behind him. Sirus swang, around on his heels now face to face with Lucius Malfoy and his crones Crabe and Goyle. MALFOY! Ah darling shall us proceed onto the dance floor. Lucius ask Shannon who just turned up by his side. Shannon looked at Sirus and then looked at Lucius lend in and kissed him on the lips and said. Sure lets go! They turned and walk back onto the dance floor leaving Sirus to his thoughts.