Part Seven
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter
Andra kept up the idea of me dating with Sirius for weeks. Every time she would give me that look, I would see James shoot Sirius a glare. Sirius just pretended he didn't know what was going on. But I knew he did.
Remus came up to me in November. "This idea Andra has, the idea for you to date Sirius-"
"Is dumb." I cut in.
"-is really getting annoying." Remus said, laughing slightly. "She just keeps going on about it and its really getting to the guys."
I laughed, a really bitter sound. "What would they care."
Remus looked at me for a moment, then motioned for me to follow him. He led me up the boys staircase, then into the boys dorm. I paused at the door, but nobody was there.
I passed three beds and met Remus at what had to be his, it was the cleanest in the room. I sat down and he sat right across from me. "Kassie, you have to know that what James did- none of us expected it. And none of us approve of it."
I nodded. Right. Nobody expected it. Except James. He knew what he was going to do. He had to know.
"James still cares for you. He wont admit it, but he does. And he doesn't like how Sirius has been standing up for you these last few months."
"He sure as hell isn't doing it." I muttered.
Remus shot me a look that made me regret my words instantly. "It isn't easy for him either. But Andra with this Sirius thing…Sirius hears it, but he acts like he doesn't. And every time she says it, James gets even more pissed off."
"That isn't my problem." I said, standing up. I really didn't want to hear this.
"I think you need to hear this." Remus said, grabbing my arm.
"I don't think I do." I protested. "I really did care for him, Remus. And he just broke up with me. And he likes my best fiend. What am I supposed to say to that?"
Remus shook his head. "I'm not going to argue and say James did the right thing. I cant help the fact that James likes Lily, and I cant change what he did to you. But you have to understand that he had other reasons for doing what he did."
"I know why he did it." I snapped. "Its because of who I am. A nobody. James Potter cant be seen with a nobody. Someone who isn't as popular as he is, or as good looking. Someone who- isn't like Lily." I finished quietly.
I felt the tears fall from my eyes and I hastily wiped them on my sleeve. Remus sighed and wrapped his arms around me, pulling me against his chest. I let the tears fall for awhile, then I just stayed there. I felt safe. Away from everything.
"Sirius feels bad about everything James did. And so do I." Remus said, still holding me. "And I think James feels bad also. But we all have to find a way to let it go. This all has to end."
I nodded, still staying where I was.
Then the door opened.
"Our first match is in a week. We have to wi-"
I looked up and saw both James and Sirius staring at us. Remus instantly dropped his arms. I stood. "I, uh, going now." I made my way towards the door.
Sirius stepped aside to let me pass, though he was staring at me with wide eyes. James didn't move. "What the hell are you doing?" He questioned, his voice full of anger. His fist was balled.
"Talking." I said shortly.
"Didn't look like there was much talking." James sneered.
"Leave her alone, James." Remus said tiredly.
James turned to him, eyes narrowing. "Moony-"
"Let Kassie go." Sirius said softly. He grabbed my arm and began to pull me towards the door, but James stepped in front of him.
"I want to know what's going on." James growled.
"Then maybe you should actually pay attention instead of looking at Lily all day." I snapped.
James jaw dropped. I used that moment to push past him and walk out the door.
!#&()(&!#&()(!#&()(&!#&()(&(
"Kassie!" Andra said, jumping onto my bed the next morning. "Its Hogsmeade today!"
"Yay." I muttered, closing my eyes once again.
"Nope." Lily said, grabbing my arm. "Time to get up! Girls day!"
"We always have girls days." I pointed out, eyes still closed.
"That really isn't the point." Laurie said softly. "Get up."
"NO." I growled, pulling my blanket over my head. I didn't hear anything and figured they had finally gone away.
Wrong.
Ice cold water soaked my bed. I sat up, screaming. "Andra!" She took one look at me and ran out the door. I ran after her. I grabbed her as we hit the top of the stairs. We fell the rest of the way.
We hit the bottom and I continued to hit her. "Water?"
"Oh god. Please tell me you didn't pour water on her to wake her up." A voice said.
James.
I stood quickly, Andra following a moment later. The Marauders, along with half of the house, were staring at us with wide eyes.
And I just realized I was only wearing boy shorts and a t-shirt. "Nice outfit, Kassie!" One seventh year yelled. "Looking good! Of course, its nothing Potter hasn't seen, right?"
Andra and Sirius both grabbed their wands, but someone else beat them to it. The boy sprouted boils all over his body and he howled in pain. James wand was still pointed at him. "Don't say it again. Any of you." He said angrily.
I didn't wait around to find out if anyone did.
