Chapter 10: Can't Be

I sat there tossing in what needed to be in the potion and the exact way it needed to be before going into the potion. I was half way done and looked at Lily who was also half way done. We were both great at potions which caused me to smile more. I stirred the potion then let it sit like it was instructed. I just sat there and wrote on a scrap of parchment to Lily.

Me: Lily! Sirius asked me out to be his girlfriend.

Lils: I don't think you should. He's a womanizer!

Me: Really? Maybe I can knock that out of him!

Lils: Ha that'll be the day he actually gets a heart!

Me: You won't be happy for me if I say yes?

Lils: I just don't want you to get hurt that's all.

Me: Thanks for caring!

Lils: Anytime!

I shoved the note in my book and gazed off into the potions without even paying attention. Man Lily was tough cookie to crack. Couldn't she be happy for me? I sighed softly then closed my eyes that are, when the door to the potion opened. I wasn't paying attention when the teacher gets the note. I jumped when he spoke out.

"Miss Moore!" Professor Slughorn barked since I wasn't really paying attention. I looked up at him and frowned at the sadden face he wore now.

"Yes, Sir?" I asked him softly as I slowly stood up from my stool. He handed me the note and I looked down at it after unfolding it.

Dear Miss Moore,

I am so sorry to write this to you and not come in person. Your father and step-mother has been found murdered in your home last night. It is a question as if your father has left a Will for you and your sister.

The Minister of Magic,

Cornelius Fudge

My eyes shot wide, tears falling down my face as I spun around looking for my sister. I spotted her next to Remus and noticed her helping him with his potion. I jumped out of my seat and walked numbly over to her. I noticed both of them look up at me and my sister's face fell into concern. I walked passed Remus and wrapped my arms around my sister's neck. "Dad is dead as well as our step-mom." I spoke softly in her ear. I felt her cringe at the news that I just received. "Voldemort will pay for this." I said in a deadly voice but my eyes darted to James and Sirius. They looked worried and I don't blame them at all. "You're to stay with me tonight." I said to her softly and pulled away; she grabbed the note and read it.

She put the note in her pocket and grabbed her potion book. She closed it and she turned on me. She started to throw her book but I was quick and tackled her down. I shoved the book out of her reach and held her close as she started crying. I pulled her up against me and I felt Remus next to us. "Let me take her." He said softly as he reached out to my sister and pulled her up off the floor, into his arms. He was gentle with her and I just sat there on the floor watching. I knew everyone was watching and I felt arms wrap around my waist, pulling me up off the ground. I turned around and buried my face into Sirius' chest. I knew it was him because I could smell his spicy cologne and that odd dog smell. I found it a nice smell.

"What happen?" Padfoot asked in a gentle tone as he picked me up and carried me to his seat. I felt him set me down on his stool but kept holding me against him.

"Our father was murdered by the Dark Lord last night." I said to him in the dead silenced room and felt his arms wrap tighter around me as if protecting me from danger.

"What about my mother?" A girl's voice demanded and it was just our step sister.

"Dead as well." I said as I pulled my face away to look at her shocked face. Sirius pulled me closer and laying my head against his shoulder. I looked up at him and frowned. "I must speak with Papi." I said softly and stood up, slightly falling against Sirius. He pulled me up onto my feet and held me.

"You will not make it there on your own." He said to me softly and pushed me back down on the seat. I watched him walk over to my things and started packing up my crap, tossing it all into my bag. He brought me my bag and turned around for me to get onto his back. I cracked a smile and climbed onto his back, carrying me out of the classroom.