Chapter 7: Remembering Prongs and Padfoot
The year sped past as Cassie began burying herself in her studies. N.E.W.T.S. were fast approaching and she wanted to get the best grades. Even if I never use magic again.
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Cassie took her exams and was finished with school. All that awaited was Graduation, which was the next day. Cassie and Alisa finished their packing and decided to take one last walk around the castle.
"Wow, I can't believe we're leaving. It seems like just yesterday we arrived." Alisa said, gazing out at the lake.
"Yes, we have ha a lot of fun." Cassie began laughing. "Remember the time Lina insisted on asking James out? And he turned her down in front of the entire Great Hall? I've never seen her so angry!"
"Oh my! I had forgotten about that! Or how 'bout when James had Severus Snape hanging upside."
Cassie grinned. "That was horrid. I thought Lily was going to murder him!" Cassie paused. "Alisa?"
"Yes?"
"Why is it that our best memories all involve James?"
"Well isn't it obvious? He livened up Hogwarts. Between him and …" she paused. "Between him and Sirius, they wrecked havoc everywhere!"
Cassie smiled, remembering the fun times her and her brother shared. She was lost in her memory because the next thing she knew, Alisa was shaking her. "Come on! We have rehearsal in five minutes! We have to go!"
"Oh, right." Cassie stood up and stared at the lake once more. "Good bye Prongs. I love you."
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That night, Cassie lay in her bed, staring at the ceiling. She was remembering her final moments with Sirius. She remembered how she told him she loved him, and how she felt in his arms. It was an indescribable feeling, everything had made sense in the world and she felt more love than she had in her entire life.
"That's it!" Cassie sat up right in bed. "I need to write a letter to the minister and try to get him freed! He didn't do it! There has to be evidence for him! I can speak at the trial or something!"
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Graduation came and went and after the ceremony, Cassie searched the crowds for Remus Lupin.
"Oh Remus! You came!" She yelled once she spotted him.
"Of course I came! I told you I was going to. I wouldn't have missed this for the world. Come on, let's get your trunk and we'll walk down to Hogsmeade for lunch."
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"So how did your N.E.W.T.S. go?" Remus asked once they had been served. They chose Madam Rosmerta's pub for lunch as it was usually filled, so they wouldn't be bothered or disturbed.
"They went well. I'll find out next month how I did. I'll be sure to owl you once I've gotten the results."
"Do you know what you're going to do, now that you're graduated?"
"I haven't the foggiest clue. Maybe a desk job at the ministry until there is a teaching position available. I'd love to teach."
"What subject?"
"Anything except Divination." The two laughed, sharing a private joke. "I'd like to teach Defense against the Dark Arts if the position becomes available."
"That would be lovely. I'm sure you'd make a marvelous teacher."
"Thank you. I hope I will be. Well I believe I'm ready to leave."
"Where are you staying?" Remus asked, concerned. I hope she's not going to her house, he thought. She can come live with me for a while if she wants, anything but her parent's house.
"I'm going back to my house, at least until I can sell it and buy a flat. I need to clean up and pack up. James and I left it until after I graduated…and that's now." Cassie and Remus stood up.
"Do you want help? I don't mind." His hazel eyes showed concern. He was worried about her; he knew the memories the house held.
"Thank you, but no. I need to do this on my own. I will be in touch." Cassie hugged the slightly older man tightly. "Thank you so much for everything" Cassie felt her voice break as the tears came.
"You don't need to thank me. It's what friends do. Now promise me if you need help you'll let me know."
Cassie smiled. "I promise. Thanks." Cassie picked up her bag and apparated to her…parents' house.
She unlocked the door and stepped inside. It was exactly like she had left it, nothing had changed.
Cassie shut and locked the door then immediately collapsed onto the floor. "Oh James! I'm so sorry! Mum, Dad… oh dear!" she cried loudly.
AN: Yes, I know, it's choppy. And I'm not fond of it...but it is what it is. Please review cause you love me!
