I decided that this year I'll focus on their friendship and stuff. Also Remus' situation. Because, I don't know, add romance to the life of 12 year old kids is just not my style... But during their third year I'll start to hint some romance between them so that on their fourth year for sure there will be romance. So, let's wait this kids grow up a little more ;)
Dawn opened the door with the spare key hidden inside a fake rock in the garden. Her mother wasn't there yet. She looked at the clock, it was seven thirty. "She must have gone to a friend's house have dinner there…" Dawn though while thinking if she would make something to eat or order.
-This is going to be the worst summer vacation ever! – She said. Dawn had developed the strange habit of talking to herself when she was alone. "It's not so lonely this way" She thought.
-Alright I decided! I'm going to order pizza tonight. – She picked up the phone and called the pizzeria while she took her luggage upstairs. The guy on the phone picked up.
-Hello, I would like to order a pizza… - And while she told him her address and the flavor she finished unpacking.
-It will take approximately 30 minutes. – The guy on the phone said.
-Okay, thanks. – She hung up and started to wonder if it was too soon to write Lily. "We just saw each other a few hours ago…" Actually she only wanted something to do, something to do related to Hogwarts. She even thought about the possibility of writing to Peter.
-OH! I know! – She suddenly got up to pick her quill, ink and parchment paper. – I'll ask Remus if his mother is any better! – Remus had been missing a few classes every month because he went home to visit his mother that was really ill. Every time he came back from those visits he seemed beaten up. The guys decided not to ask anything and just try to make him feel better, and that's why they never mentioned anything about it. But Dawn wanted to talk to someone, and maybe Remus would like to talk about it with a friend, so she decided to write him anyway.
After she finished his letter, while she was handing it over to Haylee, the doorbell rang. "It must be the pizza!" She thought, and ran downstairs to open the door. While she was paying the delivery guy she looked around for any sign of her mother but she hadn't arrived yet. "What's taking her so long?" Dawn went to the living room to eat her pizza while watching TV. After she finished eating it she went up stairs to get ready to sleep, and left a note warning her mother she had arrived and ordered a pizza. While she was lying at her bed she kept wondering what she would do during her summer holydays, and ended up falling asleep after a while.
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-FINALLY! – Dawn said happily when an owl landed on her bedroom window with a letter attached in its leg. It had been a few weeks since summer vacation had started and she had sent letters to everyone asking them what they were up to, but was almost losing hopes of getting any replies soon. "This is James' owl…" she thought while picking up his letter and giving Lou a treat before he flew back to his owner.
Hey Dawn,
My parents and I decided we would travel to Paris this year, to visit some old relatives that live here. I'll be back in London a week before school, how about we go together buy our stuff at Diagon Alley? I'll try to contact the guys and tell them to wait for us too. Enjoy your vacation! I've been thinking of some new pranks we could do at school, try to think of ways to get away from Filch…
James
-That's it? – Said Dawn feeling a bit disappointed. She expected him to tell her details of his trip or at least write which new pranks he has been thinking about. But at least he gave her something to think about and something to wait for.
During the same week that James sent her a letter back, everyone else did too, even Peter. It seemed like everyone was having a great vacation except for her and Sirius. Peter was also traveling with his parents and Remus' relatives were at his house visiting him. Lily, Marlene and Alice all went to the same place, Italy, and were also having a great time there. Sirius on the other hand was just like Dawn, counting down the days, waiting anxiously for the summer vacation to end. He told her in his letter that all his relatives were spending summer at his house, and that thanks to them, his mother was always reminded of his traitor son, who was spending his time at Hogwarts associating with "mudbloods" and disgracing the family name. Dawn wished she could help him, but she figured anything coming from her right now wouldn't help (since she was one of the "mudbloods").
-Alright! If everyone's having fun, so will I! – Said Dawn getting up from the sofa. She decided to go out of the house for a while and see what was happening in the neighborhood. "I should put on my cap just in case…" She thought while picking it up. At that moment her mother was coming downstairs probably to watch TV or eat something and saw her.
-Are you planning to go out? – She said surprised.
-Yes, I'm tired of spending the whole summer vacation stuck at home.
-Well, don't forget your glasses. I don't anyone to find out you're… you.
-It's ok though. I can control it better now.
-Then why are you picking up the cap?
-Just in case.
-Then take the glasses! Just in case. – She looked really angry.
-Okay! Fine. – Dawn took her glasses and went out. It was a regular day in her neighborhood, nothing interesting happening, just a lot of kids playing with water. She actually wanted to join them, but she was afraid of being discovered. While she was walking she realized that she wouldn't find anything to do there, or anyone to talk to, so she decided to go back home and read some of her last year books, try to imagine herself at the library of Hogwarts or something, and wait until the day she would meet James.
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-Mother! MOTHER! WAKE UP! – Dawn screamed at her mother's door. She was already late to meet James and needed her mother to take her there. After a while she gave up trying, picked up a piece of letter to warn her mother where she went, and decided she would find a way to go on her own.
-Maybe you could fly to James and warn him for me right Haylee? – She wondered looking at the owl and decided to write him warning she would be late. – Okay Haylee! Now go! Fast! – As soon as the owl flew away Dawn ran downstairs while she put on her cap, put the front door and on to the nearest bus station she could find. But she didn't expect what happened at all. When she was about to cross the street, she felt her wand coming out of her pocket and took to hold in her hand. As soon as she lifted her hand with the wand, a big purple bus appeared right in front of her.
-OH MY GOD! What…? – She looked at the bus, wondering if she did that with her wand.
-Hello miss, this is the knight bus, public transportation for witches and wizards. Where are you heading to?
-…Diagon Alley.
-Hop on then! – Said the man smiling. – It's fine, you can trust Ernie! He's a good driver.
-I'm not afraid or anything! I'm just surprised. – Said Dawn getting up to enter the bus.
-You're a muggleborn right? – The man asked. But when Dawn opened her mouth to answer, the bus started moving, and it was too fast. She grabbed one of the beds that weren't being used and looked at the man.
-How is this trustworthy? – She asked in panic.
-What? You're saying he is driving dangerously?
-Exactly!
-Nonsense! – He said laughing. She just grabbed the bed even more and closed her eyes.
-We are here miss! – Said the man pointing to the Leaky Caldron. – Inside you will find the entrance to Diagon Alley.
-Sure… - She said running out of the bus, happy that the ride was over.
-See you missy! – Said the man while the bus ran down the street.
-I sure hope not to… - She told herself while entering the pub.
-Finally Dawn! What took you so long? – She head James.
-James! Oh I missed you so much! Finally! You don't know what just happened…
-Whoa Dawn calm down! – Said Remus.
-Remus! You're here too! Oh I'm so happy to see you guys! PETER! – She was so happy that even though she wasn't too fond of Peter she hugged him anyway. – Where's Sirius?
-Well, we have both, good news and bad news… -Said James.
-Good first please. – Dawn said.
-Okay, Sirius came today! – Said James.
-Oh nice… What's the bad news then?
-He came with his mother… and his younger brother.
-Oh… That's bad…
-Yeah, so it will be better if we don't talk to him… - Said James sounding a bit disappointed. – But hey Dawn, You were about to tell us a story! – Said James while they were heading towards his parents to enter Diagon Alley.
-Oh yeah! First, I needed my mother to bring me here, but she wouldn't wake up!
-That explains why you're late… - Said James.
-SHHHH! Let me finish!
-Then I decided to come alone by bus…
-And that also explains… - Started James but Remus and Dawn shushed him.
-So, when I was running I felt my wand coming out of my pocket, so I picked it up. And then! I huge purple bus appeared!
-The knight bus! – Said James. His parents listened him saying that.
-What about it James? – Asked his mother.
-Dawn took it to come here today!
-Oh, That explains her look when she entered the bar! – Said his dad. Everyone laughed except for Remus that looked confused.
-What's the knight bus? – Remus asked.
-You've never heard of it? – Asked Peter.
-If I had I wouldn't ask. – Said Remus. Then James explained it to him. – Oh Dawn, I'm really sorry for you right now…
-Don't be… Now that I'm actually out of it, I realize it was a bit fun.
And then they all went to Diagon Alley to buy their new school books and materials and everything. They had lots of fun buying together and luckily only met Sirius once. They didn't talk but Sirius made a sign of disgust while pointing to his mother and brother, what made everyone laugh. And so that day was over.
-Dawn dear, we really wouldn't mind taking you home. Are you sure you want to take the knight bus again? – Mrs. Potter asked looking a bit concerned. Dawn thought about all the stuff she was carrying and decided to accept the ride.
-Well, if you really don't think it's a bother…
-Not at all! Come here. Let me help you with this. – Said Mr. Potter picking up her bags. When they arrived in front of Dawns House James offered to help her carry in to her room.
-I'm fine James, really.
-But I'm curious to see your house so I'm coming. – He said picking up half and going inside the house. She actually liked that about James, The fact that he made himself comfortable around her, made her feel comfortable around him too.
-Wow, it actually looks just like our house, but just, without magic…
-I know right!? – Said Dawn remembering the first time she entered James' house. When they got to the staircase her mother, who was in the living room, saw them.
-Dawn? Who's that? – She asked. "Don't be rude…" Dawn hoped.
-Hello mother! He's my friend from school… the one I went to buy my school supplies with today… You know… In the note I left you, so you would know where I was.
-I didn't read any note, whatever you're doing be quick, I don't want the neighbors attention towards our house. – She said and went back to watch TV.
-Lovely mother. – Said James.
-She must be having a hard day – Dawn lied.
-Sure… Dawn, you don't need to hide things from me alright. I'm your mate! And I noticed that you don't have the best relationship with your family, I just didn't mention it because… I didn't have anything to say about it, but now I have. – She looked at him, he was serious. – You don't have to be connected by blood to be family. And I consider you part of mine already. So if anything at all upsets you Dawn, you can come to me all right? And you don't need to lie either…
-James… - She said looking down to her nails, she was too ashamed to look up. – I'm sorry I lied… - She then looked up smiling – And thank you! I also consider you as family! – She hugged him. Then after they put everything in her room, she walked him to the door.
-See you on 1 September!
-Do you want us to come pick you up?
-Nah, I'm fine. I'll try to use the knight bus again. Get used to it…
-You don't need to get used to it!
-Yes I do. Just because you said you'll help me anytime, doesn't mean I will call you to take me anywhere I want to go!
-… All right. See you then!
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-Good bye mother! – She said to her mothers' door. No response. "I didn't expect anything anyway." She took her luggage downstairs and picked up a toast to eat on her way. She called the knight bus when she was in front of her house and went to the station.
-Thanks for the ride! – She said when they arrived at the Station.
-I knew you would call us again missy! – Said the man while he disappeared along with the bus.
-Al right! This time I know exactly where to find you! – said Dawn happily. She was so excited that she was tip toeing through the station. "Thank god I remembered to put my cap on!" She thought. After she finally passed through the portal she took her cap of. One of the things she liked about Hogwarts was the fact that she didn't need to use that stupid cap all the time. She picked up her hair to check the color. "Yellow, as I thought." She smiled and tip toed to the front door of the train.
-Dawn! – She heard Remus right behind her.
-Remus! Hey! – She said hugging him.
-I've been behind you this whole time! But I didn't think it was you because of the hair. I only realized it was you now! – They laughed.
-Well, I can't help it mate! – She said imitating James – I'm too excited!
They entered the train and chose the first empty compartment they found. While they were waiting for the other to come they talked about their last days of summer and what they had been doing. Remus had already started studying while Dawn only opened spell books to see what they were going to learn this year. Then James arrived, followed by Peter and Sirius. When Sirius arrived he started to let go all his stress from summer. He talked about everything that happened in his house and all the things he had to do as punishment for still be hanging out with "mudbloods" at school. After he finished they started to play games and eat candy they bought from the candy lady, while Dawn took her book of spells and started to try them out. They didn't even feel the time pass by and they had already arrived.
-I heard that this year we go to Hogwarts with horseless carriages. – Said Peter.
-That sounds cool! –Said James.
-So they are enchanted carriages…- Said Dawn.
-Must be. – Said Sirius.
When they came out of the compartment a group of first year girls were looking at them and giggling.
-Wow, Sirius. Mate, you already have a fan group. – Said James.
-They can't resist my charms mate. – Said Sirius. Remus just rolled his eyes, while Peter looked at Sirius as if he was some sort of god. Dawn laughed at the situation and was relieved to notice that she didn't mind it at all. "It would be a problem to like him, for various reasons." She thought while they walked towards the carriages. They all entered them and were talking but Remus was distracted, looking at something.
-Remus, what are you looking at? – Dawn asked looking at the ground in front of the carriage. – Is there something there? Did you let something fall there?
-No… I was just thinking. What did you just say Sirius? – He asked Sirius that explained what he was talking about with James and Peter. Dawn was about to ask Remus if everything was Okay but got distracted by a voice.
-NO WAY! I would rather crawl to Hogwarts in the mud then get inside this carriage! – said Lily refusing to get in our carriage. They were the last girls to come out of the train and so the carriages were already being used. Marlene and Alice took the last two places in another carriage, leaving Lily with only our carriage left to choose.
-Don't be so childish Evans – Said Sirius.
-Oh, Shush Black, You're one of the reasons I don't want to get in there.
-I'm the other! – Said James laughing – Well Evans, I guess you'll have to go on foot. – Sirius and James laughed. Lily pouted and got inside the carriage.
-I'm only coming because if I went by feet you two would be pleased by it… - She said.
-Lily, you can seat here if you want to… - Said Remus getting up so she could seat beside Dawn.
-Oh Remus! Thank you so much! – She said while happily seating beside her friend. – Hey Dawn! How was your summer?
-Boring! The only good part was going to Diagon Alley with the boys.
-Next summer you could come to my house then! I don't think I will be travelling.
-That would be… - Dawn was about to say "nice" but James cut her.
-Boring! She's coming to my house next summer.
-I invited her first! – Lily said.
-Boo hoo! Actually you didn't. My parents invited her when we were at Diagon Alley. – He smiled while Lily looked at Dawn. She was confused, she didn't remember his parents inviting her, but they did say that she was welcome to go. "Was that an invitation?"She asked herself.
-Ugh James! Dawn is my friend too! Stop monopolizing her. – Lily said angrily. – I still don't understand how you can be friends with them! – She said to Dawn.
-They're nice guys… - Dawn said looking at Hogwarts as they got closer and closer to it.