chapter 10: Meeting an Old 'Friend'?

I have been avoiding Sirius for the past two weeks, mostly taking refuge in the library with Lily, and sometimes, Remus. For the first week, Sirius left me alone. Now, he keeps trying to get me to open up to him. I think it would be better for us to stay apart, due to awkward questions.

My rebellious side kicked in again. I have been sneaking into Hogsmeade a couple times with James for a butterbeer and some sweets. Also, these past two weeks, i believe Jason has gotten a new girlfriend, by the name of Rebbecca Jones. She is a 7th year Gryffindor. Seeing as Jason is a Ravenclaw, he is frequently seen in the common room with her to my displeasure. Speaking of Clark, he seems to forgotten his demand of money, the Monday passed yesterday. He did not even talk to me.

Meanwhile, Alex and i have been talking a lot. He really is a good guy, but i am no where near interested. I have no need for a relationship right now, unless it's with Sirius. But knowing that will not and can not happen, i still like to giggle around Alex. For some reason, he doesn't flirt back too much, and i see him looking at Sam a lot, its a little obvious that he likes her. He only wants friendship from me.

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I stabbed moodily at me potatoes, today is February 13. Just my luck hey? I promised Lily and Mary i would go with them to Hogsmeade tomorrow, Sam is going with Alex, who knew they even liked each other ;]. I wish i was going with Sirius, i miss him so much.
I don't know how to talk to him again without bringing up the past. It is also hard to be with him without falling for his charm, and not to mention that he is even better then fiiinee!

I finally admitted to myself, that I, Allison Fererra, likes Sirius Black, as more than a very good friend.

That night, around 1:30, i was bored. I was supposed to be sleeping but i could not sleep, i figured i can just read. I reached under my pillow and looked for my book, It's not there. I frantically searched my bed ( i do not DARE look under MY bed!), then i realized i had left it on the coffee table in the common room, i left it there earlier.

Slowly, i got out of bed and walked downstairs. I passed Rebbecca on the bottom of the steps and Jason was heading toward the portrait hole. He stopped dead in his tracks and turned on his heel, facing me. At the time i was bending down to grab my book. He was behind me in a instant.

"Hey, Allison," He said.

"Jason."

"It seems that i gave you a extended time to pay me." I just rolled my eyes at that.

Next thing i knew, he pinned me up against the fireplace mantel by my shoulders.

"Let go of me!" I spat.

"Now, now, you should be grateful i have not harmed any of your friends with your lateness."

I huffed.

"You have two options, you can ethier just pay the money tomorrow, or you can give me night. Yes i have a girlfriend, honestly i do not care. It's your choice." He whispered in my ear.

I kicked him in the shins.

"I am NOT doing ether of those things!" NOW that really got him pissed.

I gasped in pain as he grabbed hold of my head and smashed it against the brick of the fireplace. I fell to the floor. I felt a lump forming and blood slipping down my face. Then he kicked me in the ribs and i recoiled in pain. The second time around, i heard a crack and i think he broke one or two of them. The pain was unbearable. He aimed a third blow but i tried to dodge it. Me, being stupid, made it worse, he ended up kicking me back. I could hardly move, i never felt so weak.

He bent down and said something in my ear, i did not understand it. Then he slapped my face and smiled. With that he stood up and left the common room.

The pain was terrible. I could also see blood from the side of my head dripping on the carpet. I needed help. But how was i supposed to get someones attention? Then it dawned on me, throwing things

With all the i could muster, i picked up my book and threw it across the room. It was a fairly large book, and it landed on s table with a THUMP. I tried screaming but i coulden't do it. Then i threw everything coasters, books, pillows, and anything within my reach. No one came.
I was now getting dizzy and the room was blurring. I heard commotion upstairs, hoping that someone has awaken and noticed that i was out of bed. Someone came down the girls staircase, with fiery red hair. She came towards me as everything went black.

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[SIRIUS P.O.V.]

I was supposed to be sleeping, but i just could not sleep! Why did Allie stop talking to me? I have tried to explain to her that the kiss meant something to me but she keeps going away. She obviously is not interested, i at least want to be friends again.

I got up and walked over to the water jig, i heard a soft THUMP but decided to ignore it. With my water i sat on my bed. 'What am i doing wrong?'

I was about to take a sip from my water when i heard a scream. I't sounded like Lily.

"Wake up Prongs! Wake up Moony!" I said spattering my water on them. I diden't bother waking Peter, Lily is not too fond of him and he would not get up anyways.

"S'matter?" James said groggily.

"Lily is screaming!" That got his attention. Remus was already on his was downstairs.

I ran down thesteps and say Lily, with tears in her eyes, and Remus kneeling by the fireplace. I walked over and knelt down to see a horrific sight.

Allie, unconscious, laying on her side, clenching her ribs, with a bloody lip and forehead, as well as her back.

Then Moony spoke.

"She is still alive, what happen Lily?"

I just stood staring.

"I-I- I don't know what happened! I saw her bed empty so i came down here and saw her here like this." Lily said between sobs. James put an arm around her, and surprisingly she did not flinch.

"Bloody hell! You guys look!" Remus said, pointing to a bloody spot on the brick fireplace. I was surprised to hear Remus swear.

"What in Merlin's name happened?" i said in a small voice, everyone looked at me, it was the first time i spoke.

Remus put a floating charm on Allie and we all took her to the Hospital wing. We got there and knocked on Madame Pomfreys door.

"What is it?" She said grumpily. Remus just walked in and placed Allie on a bed. She was still unconscious.

"What happend?" She said frantily, just making me more worried. I ran a hand through my hair.

" We do not know! I found her in the common room floor alone." Lily said, no longer sobbing.

"Oh well i need to do a private exam." Madame Pomfrey said, pulling the curtians. Remus, James, Lily and I sat there in complete worry.

No one spoke. I assume they were all thinking of ways this might have happened. I bet it had something to do with Clark! If i get that confirmed, i swear i will hurt him! He has no right to beat anyone up, especially a girl, who happens to be Allison! I will curse him int oblivion!

We all held our breath as Madame Pomfrey drew the curtians.

"Well, she has many cuts and bruises, and has suffered some blows to the head. Not to mention two broken ribs! I will be able to heal her though. You guys for sure have no idea what happened?" She said, we all shook our heads.

"You lot best be off, you can see Ms. Fererra in the morning." I knew it was pointless to argue. I really did not want to, but Madame Pomfrey was worried now, and not to mention grumpy due to being woken up around 2:00 AM.

We walked out and before i knew it i was already laying back down in my bed. With questions zooming around in my head.

'What happened?' was the main one. My stomache dropped.

BROKEN RIBS, CUTS AND BRUISES, BLOWS TO THE FRICKING HEAD! WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?

The way Madame Pomfrey said 'Blows to the head' had me the most worried. what if it left permanent damage? This is not good. I did not sleep again that night. Maybe for a hour or two more. Judging by the lack of snores from James and stillness in Moonys bed (Remus moved a lot in his sleep) that i was no the only one not getting sleep.

WOW! Dident see that coming did cha? If you did, good job! =] some feelings shown in this chapter. I like it! Although there is not too much talking so you might find it a bit boring

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