sorry i havent updated in awhile. i've had the ideas, i just dont feel like writing so much. well heres chapter 11!
Chapter 11 -- Back at Hogwarts
"Well, here we are," James said.
"Home…" everyone said in unison.
"Let's go!" Sirius said excitedly.
All eight of them walked into the huge doors and stepped into the castle. They walked down the corridors to the big oak doors that led to the Great Hall where everyone was having lunch at the moment. The doors accidentally slammed behind them causing every single student or teacher to look towards them. Everyone started to chatter uncontrollably.
"Students!" Dumbledore said holding up a hand. The chatter ceased. "Well, we have some visitors here today on business, so I would like you all to welcome the former Hogwarts students. I would like a word with all of you after lunch. Now please join us." He sat back down and continued his conversation with Professor McGonagall.
"Well, I think we all know where we want to sit," Remus grinned.
"Hey! No fair! I'm the only one that was in Ravenclaw!" Bella exclaimed.
"You can always sit with us, you did during seventh year," Alice said.
"I'm starved," James commented making his way to the Gryffindor table. Everyone followed behind him, Lory waving to a few of the kids from the orphanage. They all sat down at the end of the table, making themselves at home and digging into the food.
"It feels so good to be back!" Lily exclaimed.
"Yeah, it feels--" Lory said being interrupted by a brown owl swooping into the hall flying where Chrissy and Michael were sitting. "Shoot!"
"What's wrong Lor--" Sirius started but Lory had already gotten up and headed towards the seventh years in the middle of the table. Sirius followed her worried.
"Hey Miss Lor--" Chrissy started.
"Stop, come!" Lory said dragging both Chrissy and Michael towards the exit, Sirius not far behind.
"What was--" Sirius said.
"I haven't finished--" Michael started, putting an arm around Chrissy's waist.
"What's the deal Miss Lor--" Chrissy said, the owl swooping out and landing on her shoulder.
"Tell me where that owl is from," Lory said.
"The orphanage but what does that have to do with--" Michael answered.
"It's a howler…from Brad," Chrissy said, taking the crimson letter from the owl, petting it gently.
"Oh cra--"
"CHRISTINA ELIZABETH JOY HOPKINS! YOU'RE GOING OUT WITH MICHAEL! WHAT THE HELL! YOU DIDN'T TELL ME! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING! MICHAEL YOU BETTER TAKE THAT ARM OFF OF MY BABY SISTER IF YOU WANT TO KEEP IT! CHRISTINA ELIZABETH JOY WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A HUGE TALK WHEN YOU COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK. YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. AND MICHAEL, DON'T YOU DARE HURT MY SISTER OR TOUCH HER IN ANY WAY OR I WILL BEAT THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF YOU! I HAVE PEOPLE WATCHING YOU!" The letter began to catch on fire and the ashes were left on the floor.
"Shit! How'd he know!" Michael said, immediately taking his arm away from Chrissy.
"Damn, why do I have such a long name," Chrissy sighed.
"That's all you care about! Your brother is going to knock me into the next century and you're saying your name is too long!" Michael exclaimed.
"Aww, is Mikey afraid of my older brother?" Chrissy giggled, putting her arms around his neck.
"YES!" Michael said, his arms crawling up to her hips.
"Who wouldn't be, that guy's dangerous," Sirius said at the same time. Lory and Chrissy laughed.
"Come on he wouldn't hurt a fly," Lory said. "I've known him years."
"Yeah, it's not like he's gonna actually kill you," Chrissy said.
"But he'll knock me out and you won't have a boyfriend for months, years even!" Michael exclaimed.
"It's okay, I hear Greg's available," Chrissy said winking.
"Greg is not available to you!" Michael said with a warning tone.
"Someone mention my name?" Greg said exiting the Great Hall.
"Yes, I was saying that you could replace Mikey when my brother puts him in a coma," Chrissy said grinning cheekily at her boyfriend.
"Ah yes, but I wouldn't even risk that. No offense Chrissy, you are very hot and sexy, but I don't want to be comatose by your brother either," Greg said. "Oh, and by the way, everyone in school knows that Brad is out to murder Mikey here."
"How?" Sirius asked, finding the whole situation amusing along with Lory.
"He sent me a howler," Greg said. "Hmm, I think I could get Dumbledore as a witness if he does kill you."
"What did he say," Chrissy asked.
"Oh, he said and I quote, 'GREG YOU KEEP THAT PRAT OF A BEST FRIEND OF YOURS AWAY FROM MY BABY SISTER. YOU ARE GOING TO WATCH HIS ARMS LEGS AND ANY OTHER PART OF HIS BODY AND MAKE HIM STAY AWAY FROM HER! I WANT TO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING EVERY DAY YOU GOT THAT? EVERY DAY I WILL BEAT THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF YOU IF I FIND OUT YOU AREN'T KEEPING HIM AWAY FROM HER!' and that's about it," Greg said.
"Ah, so that's who he sent to watch me, my best mate," Michael said.
"Yup, so arms off Mike," Greg said grinning. Everyone laughed but Michael.
"So lunch is about over, seeing as people are starting to leave," Lory said watching the students file out, groups of girls giggling as they walked by Sirius.
"So, no classes today?" Sirius asked shooting grins at the girls.
"Nope, it's Saturday," Michael said.
"Okay, off we go! See you three later," Lory said pulling Sirius with her to Dumbledore's office. "Hmm, what should the password be this time."
"Lemon Drop," Sirius said simply, causing the gargoyle to turn. "He has a system."
"You've been here too much," Lory said stepping forward. Once they got inside, they were greeted by six of their friends and Dumbledore.
"So you've finally made it," Dumbledore said, standing up and making two more chairs appear.
"Stop to snog somewhere?" James said to Sirius quietly, nudging him in the side and inking suggestively.
"Shut up Prongs," Sirius hissed.
"Now, Lory, everyone, I'm sure you're wondering why you're all here," Dumbledore started. Everyone nodded. "Well, as you all know, Voldemort is rising more and more each day. The Order has been informed by our spy that, well, you Lory are being targeted personally. We need to keep you out of harm's way and we will be discussing how we're going to make that happen."
"Personally targeted?" Lory asked quietly, sighing and leaning back into her seat.
"Why?" Sirius asked, the others, except Lily, looking at him curiously.
"I think that is for Lory to tell you," Dumbledore said quietly. "Now, there are a few options you can use as a protection. First is that you stay at Hogwarts, you can assist in a class that you enjoyed while you are here, the Hospital Wing with our new nurse Madame Pomphrey (sp?), or just relax."
"As appealing as that sounds, I can't do that. I like working at the orphanage very much. I just can't leave those kids," Lory answered.
"I knew that was coming, so I have an alternative. We can put strong spells around your home, and it would only be blocking any form of dark magic or usage of magic for evil," Dumbledore said.
"Well, I think that sounds okay, if it's okay with my roommate," Lory said looking to Sirius. Everyone turned towards him.
"No dark magic eh? That'd be fine by me! I mean, it'll be very protective," Sirius said.
"Great! That'd be terrific! Now that that is over, I have to ask, how long do you wish to visit Hogwarts?" Dumbledore asked, eyes twinkling.
"Well…" Lily said.
"UNTIL TOMORROW!" James, Sirius, Remus and Frank exclaimed in unison. The girls sighed.
"Ah, yes that would be delightful. I'm sure some of your professors would love to have at least the majority of you here. Now I have some business to work on so off you go!" Dumbledore said ushering the six out.
"What does he mean by majority?" James asked once they were all outside.
"It means that the professors won't be happy with you two wrecking the school that recovered just three years ago," Bella answered.
"No, Minny loves us!" Sirius said. "Let's go outside!"
Everyone started to walk to the front doors.
"Severus!" Lory exclaimed seeing Snape walk the corridors.
"Hello Mallory. Potter, Black, Lupin, Evans, Figg, Longbottom, err Longbottom," Snape greeted.
"Aww Snivellus, we don't get a hello like Lory?" Sirius said draping an arm around Lory.
"Don't want to waste the time," Snape said through gritted teeth, eying Sirius' arm that was draped around Lory's shoulders hotly.
"So how's the teaching?" Lory asked cheerfully, trying to break the tension.
"It's fine," Snape answered, still glaring at Sirius' arm.
"Well, that's wonderful! How have the kids been, you know the ones from the orphanage, they doing well?" Lory asked.
"Great…" Snape responded, finally taking his eyes off the arm. "I better be off, papers to grade. Bye."
"I'll try to talk to you later! Bye!" Lory said to a retreating Snape. He simply waved. "Well, that went well."
"Are you kidding me?" Frank asked.
"He was trying to kill Sirius' arm," James said.
"Ridiculous," Lory waved it off.
"At least there wasn't any hexing," Alice commented.
"But there was the glare," Remus stated.
"Do you ever think that he fancies you Lory?" Bella asked.
"I think he does!" Lily exclaimed.
"You guys are just being silly! I've known him years, he does not fancy me!" Lory said.
"He wanted to kill me!" Sirius protested.
"Come off of it guys, he doesn't like me that way," Lory said, closing the conversation.
"Miss Lory!" a voice called once they were outside and walking for awhile. Lory looked around and spotted the group of teens from the orphanage sitting by the lake, a few hovering on their brooms.
"Wow, never expected you guys actually hung out together," Lory said. "I didn't."
"You always told us to look out for each other," one of them chirped.
"Well, yeah but still!" Lory said.
"Is that the new Comet?" James asked admiring Greg's broom.
"Version 610," a few guys along with James, Sirius and Frank said in unison. (as you can tell, I made it up) Some of the student rolled their eyes.
"Woah…" Sirius mumbled, staring in awe.
"Want to try it?" Greg asked.
"You can use mine James Potter!" Michael said getting off his broom to sit next to Chrissy. They both handed it to Sirius and James. The two mounted it and gained height in no time.
"I'm guessing they haven't ridden in awhile?" Lory asked.
"In a closet, both brooms," Lily said.
"That's where you put it!" James exclaimed.
"We looked everywhere!" Sirius added.
"Well, that's what you guys get for riding it inside," Lily laughed.
"Lory want a--" Sirius started to ask.
"No," Lory said simply before he could finish.
"But you don't--"
"No."
"Come on just--"
"No. Sirius! I said--argh!" Lory was lifted up off her feet and placed onto the broom on her side in front of Sirius.
"Now, I didn't hear a argh before." Sirius grinned cheekily. Everyone laughed at Lory's desperate attempt to get down.
"Sirius land!"
He didn't budge.
"Now! Let me off!"
"Fine." He grabbed her waist and flew right above the lake. He held her by her waist tightly, sliding her off the broom, making her dangle right above the water.
"Sirius let me go--NO! put me back on!" Lory shrieked.
"Sirius, it's freezing out here, and it's November!" Lily scolded.
"Sirius!" Lory whined still dangling. Everyone laughed. "I want to get down!"
"You want to get down?" Sirius asked. He began to loosen his grip on her waist making her slide a little lower.
"Sirius, I'll do whatever you want, just get me on dry land!" Lory whined, looking up at him.
"Anything?" Sirius asked.
"Well…" He loosened up a little more. "ANYTHING!"
"Kiss me," Sirius said.
"But--" Lory started.
"You're never getting down," Sirius smiled evilly.
"Fine!"
Sirius pulled Lory back up on the broom and flew over to the grass, joining everyone else. Lory kissed him on the cheek.
"Aww, but that wasn't a kiss!" James said.
"Nope, he never said where! Land!" Lory said smiling.
Reluctantly, Sirius landed and she hopped off, laying on the ground holding on with all her might.
"Afraid of heights?" Remus asked.
"A bit," Lory mumbled finally sitting up, smiling.
"Sorry I didn't mean to, I didn't know," Sirius said shyly. All the students looked from Sirius to Lory and back, one at a time, slowly figuring out what was between them.
"Well," Chrissy cleared her throat, "as Head Girl, I was asked by Dumbledore to let you guys have the Heads' Room for a night."
"Both of us!" Michael added.
"Back in the room eh?" James said nudging Lily. "Bring back any memories Lily dear?"
"Oh, of course," Lily smiled leaning into James more.
"Ugh," the current Heads said together.
"They were dirty in there…" Chrissy gasped.
"Not like we aren't…" Michael muttered.
"Hey! We don't need to know what any Heads, former or current, do in there," Bella said, making a face. The others agreed.
--AFTER DINNER--
"What did they say the password was?" Sirius asked as the eight strode through the corridors, heading towards the Heads' Room.
"Jolly Ranchers," James said once they approached the portrait.
"What are Jolly Ranchers anyway?" Frank asked. They all looked at Lily. She sighed.
"Muggle candy," Lily said slowly, entering through the portrait hole.
"Hey, it looks the same!" James exclaimed, plopping on the couch.
"So what are we going to do?" Bella asked.
"It's still pretty early," Alice said.
"I have an idea!" Sirius said. Everyone looked at him. "Truth or Dare. We haven't played that since we left Hogwarts!" Everyone agreed.
After hours of playing everyone fell asleep but Lily, James, Sirius, and Lory.
"My turn!" Sirius said. "Lory truth or dare?"
"Truth," Lory answered.
"Hmm…oh I know! Why is Voldie attacking you?" Sirius asked. James and Lily froze.
"I don't think that's a good idea," James said.
"Yeah, you know it's getting late!" Lily added.
"Why am I the only one who doesn't know?" Sirius asked.
"It's okay guys, it's because twelve years ago, he targeted my family for not joining his ranks and I'm the only one he didn't kill," Lory answered looking down at her hands.
"Oh, Lory I didn't mean to…" Sirius rambled on.
"It's okay," Lory said. "James truth or dare?"
"Dare," James answered confidently.
"Uh I dare you to…err…help me out here guys!" Lory complained. James smirked.
"He should have his clothes all pink tomorrow," Lily laughed. James' smirk dropped.
"Brilliant!" Sirius said.
"Okay, that's your dare. Wear all pink tomorrow," Lory said.Everyone but James laughed.
"Lily, how could you!" James whined, which caused them all to laugh harder. "Fine!"
"Okay, it's getting late," Lory said. "Bed time."
They all eventually agreed.
--NEXT MORNING--
"Paddy, why are you up so early?" James asked, getting up from his position next to Lily. "The sun just rose."
"Nope, it rose and hour and twenty-five minutes ago," Sirius corrected.
"Bloody hell!" James exclaimed. He got up and sat next to his best mate, seeing a discouraged look on his face. "What's on your mind?"
"I'm in love with Mallory Jane Davis and she's completely oblivious!" Sirius exclaimed.
"YOU'RE WHAT!" Lory shot up, looking straight at Sirius. The others waking up upon her outburst.
Cydney Cerrelius-- yeah I tried...didnt work out. i wanted something like you wrote, but i couldnt put it in words that day. thanks for the suggestion!
--IMPORTANT--
okay, school starts in about three weeks. that means less writing. i dont have time to put up another one until right before school starts, which i will do. it's because i have stuff for school and i wont have time because i'll be gone all day. maybe i'll put it up on the weekends but i'll probably want that time to rest, plus i technically only have saturday to rest because i have religious stuff on sunday. so i promise that one more will definately be out before school starts which is the seventh. sorry i just have no time.
bye for now!
