07/11/2020

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Chapter 29 (Sirius Black)

After the Match

James was flat on his back, unconscious from the Bludger that Aubrey had hit at him. There was blood dripping down his face, his glasses were completely destroyed, and it looked like he had fallen on top of his arm, so it could possible be broken. It was all Sirius could do not to chase after Aubrey and whack him one with his bat. He flew down to James' limp form and helped him onto a stretcher that Madam Hooch had conjured. She issued George and himself to carry the stretcher up to the Hospital Wing, while she berated Bertram Aubrey for attacking James. And gladly, he received detention and 20 points were taken from Slytherin.

George was fuming all the way to the Hospital Wing, muttering threats under his breath. He did congratulate Sirius too and said he's glad that Sirius is on the team because they haven't had a competent Beater for the last four years. Madam Pomfrey was in hysterics at the state of James' nose. She cleaned away the blood with a potion. Both Peter and Remus joined him after ten minutes, ignoring Madam Pomfrey's complaints of too many people.

"His nose is broken." Remus said concernedly.

"He's damn lucky his skull didn't crack in two." Sirius said. They had been sitting around for about an hour when James finally stirred. He looked confused and dazed and his hair was messier than usual.

"And he's alive!" cheered Sirius, high-fiving Remus with a flourish.

"What happened. Where's my glasses?"

"Don't you remember. Quidditch match, someone whacked a Bludger at you. Your glasses smashed mate sorry." said Peter. James' expression changed quickly to annoyance.

"Where's Aubrey! I'm going to kill him, that stupid big-headed walrus!" James shouted. He made to get out of bed, wincing as he hit his broken arm on the side, but Madam Pomfrey pushed him right back and tipped a glass of water down his throat.

"You won't be killing anyone today Mr Potter." she said briskly. "You need rest." James grabbed the glass of water a little aggressively and drank the rest himself, leaning back on his pillow with a scowl on his face.

"Good lad. I'll come back to fix your nose and arm in a moment." Madam Pomfrey said, walking away to tend to another student. Sirius wanted to laugh at James but knew he'd probably get a clout round the head from him if he did. Instead he decided to congratulate James on the good game. It wasn't soon after that Madam Pomfrey came back, her wand in her hand, which she pointed at his nose.

"What are you- AHH!" James shouted as he brought his hand upto his now unbroken nose. It wasn't crooked anymore, but blood was gushing down his face again.

"Grab me a tissue mate." James asked Remus. He held it up to his nose and sighed.

"What a match." he laughed. "At least we won. Was Evans watching?" Sirius, Remus and Peter sniggered.

"To be honest, I think she rolled her eyes when you fell of your broom." Remus said apologetically. "But if it helps, she was cheering when you scored."

"I think everyone was cheering when you scored." said Sirius, "Seriously, Quidditch Hero you are." Madam Pomfrey came back over with multiple bandages and a bottle of Skele-grow.

"Drink this Potter." she said handing him the glass. He did and made a look of disgust when he swallowed it.

"That's horrible." he complained. Madam Pomfrey ignored him and started bandaging his arm and putting it in a sling. It must have been half an hour later when a panic-stricken Mrs Potter came rushing into the Hospital Wing, shortly followed by a slightly less panicked Mr Potter. She rushed over to the bed and instantly planted a kiss on his cheek.

"You poor dear." she kissed him again. James rolled his eyes and stared at the others looking highly embarrassed.

"Ma stop it." but she ignored him. She started hugging him profusely.

"Look what that horrible boy did to you. Does this happen often, are you being bullied James. You know you can tell us anything."

"No! MA! Stop kissing me. I'm fine." Sirius, Remus, Peter and even Mr Potter were giggling at James, who had turned bright red like a tomato. Eventually she settled down and Madam Pomfrey had to make her a cup of tea. Anyone would of thought that she was the injured one. Around half an hour later, Madam Pomfrey ushered James' parents out.

"We'll see you soon James. Why don't you bring your friends round for Christmas?" said Mr Potter.

"If you all want to you're more than welcome." James said, looking at Sirius, Remus and Peter.

"Bye James. We'll send you a new pair of glasses. Write soon dear." Mrs Potter said, as they left the Hospital Wing. The doors shut and James sighed.

"Merlin, Ma is so embarrassing!" he said. The others laughed. Sirius didn't think Mrs Potter was that embarrassing. At least his parents came to the game. And at least his parents were making sure he was okay.

"You boys have been here for ages. You need to leave Mr Potter to rest." exclaimed Madam Pomfrey as the sun was starting to go down for the day.

"What do you mean leave me to rest. I'm not staying here tonight" James tried to get out of bed once again but Madam pomfrey pushed his head right back down on the pillow.

"You most certainly will be Mr Potter. Now off you go boys." she said sternly as James let out a big huff and sulked.

"See you mate, enjoy the party." James said dismally.

"Oh yeah the party! See you tomorrow." And they rushed back to Gryffindor Tower. Once he entered the Gryffindor Common Room, he was greeted by large cheers and shouts. I wide grin split on his face.

"Great game Black!" called Marlene from one side of the room.

"Well done mate!" said Will Hastings, a burly 5th year. Sirius couldn't stop smiling to himself. Tammy Richards come over with a glass of Butter Beer.

"Here you go Sirius, you won't have tried this before."

"Cheers." although really he had, but wasn't about to admit it. There was plenty of food about and Sirius was starving. He took a plate-full and sat on the couch next to Remus and Peter.

"Ah you know James would be loving this right now." he laughed.

"Maybe we should bring him some food?" Remus said "The Hospital food isn't as good to be honest."

"Nah he'll be fine. Plus, Pomfrey will have a hissy fit if she catches us in there."

"True."

After the party had died down, he said goodnight to the team and went to to his dorm with Remus and Peter. He decided we was going to write to Regulus.

Dear Reg

How is everything at home? I hope Mother and Father are treating you right while I'm not there. I've told you before not to stick up for me, because they won't listen and you'll end up in the cupboard or worse. I don't like to see you hurt because of me.

On a lighter note, I just had my first Quidditch match! And we won too. James got hit by a Bludger and broke his nose and arm (Actually after the game a Slytherin player hit it at him) but apart from that it went really well. I hope you try out for your House Quidditch team (Preferably in Gryffindor please Reg PLEASE), I bet you'd be a good seeker. You're small enough to be one. have you grown since September?

I think I'll be coming back for Christmas this year, only for your sake though. James has asked if I want to come over for the week before school starts up again.

See you soon and please don't get into any more trouble.

Sirius

He folded up the letter in an envelope and sent it off. Sirius lay back on his bed and fell asleep straight away from the hectic day.


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