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Chapter 13: Gilderoy Lockhart
Sirius and I found Peter hovering outside the Marauders' compartment as we walked along the Hogwarts Express: Sirius spoke.
'Wormtail!' Peter looked towards Sirius with his usual half-excited/half-sniffling manner.
'Sirius! There's first years in our compartment.' Sirius smirked, before dropping my hand and wondering forward to the compartment door. I watched Sirius slide the compartment door open and lean against the doorframe.
'This compartment's reserved, you kids will need to find a new one.' I'd taken a step forward, so I could see the first years that were in the compartment: there's a couple of girls and a strawberry-blonde haired boy, whom I somewhat recognise. It was this strawberry-blonde haired boy, who responded, almost sounding confident as he stood to face Sirius.
'You can't reserve compartments, we were here first.' Sirius chuckled.
'What's your name, kid?' This small boy reeked of arrogance, as he puffed out his chest to answer Sirius.
'I'm Gilderoy Lockhart.' I smirked, suppressing the urge to laugh: that explains the sudden self-righteous attitude. '... and I'm not moving.' Sirius chuckled again.
'Look kid, I'm Sirius Black... you don't mess with me. This is the Marauders' compartment, get out.' Gilderoy refused to move, but his confidence was now wavering. The two first year girls scrambled to their feet, collecting their belongings: the taller of the two girls spoke.
'Gilderoy, he's Sirius Black, we'd better move.' Gilderoy looked stunned as he stared towards the girl. 'He's heir to the House of Black... come on, there's other compartments.' Sirius smirked as the two girls dragged Gilderoy out of the compartment: the smaller of the girls spoke.
'Sorry, Mr. Black.' Sirius winked at her.
'It's Sirius, and no worries... just a little misunderstanding.' I watched the two girls disappear up the train with Gilderoy, as Sirius pulled me into the compartment. Gilderoy just looked dumfounded; I guess Gilderoy's parents hadn't explained the reputation of magical pureblood families to him. There was then silence, as we settled into the compartment: and once we'd settled in, Peter was first to speak.
'Where's James?' Sirius wrapped his arm around me, pulling me closer at this point.
'Prongs is Quidditch Captain this year, so he's gone to the Prefects meeting.' Peter's face lit up at this point.
'Really?! Awesome!' I listened to Sirius enthusiastically talk about Quidditch, as I made myself comfortable on his shoulder. Peter, as per usual, nodded along to most of what Sirius said, giving fleeting opinions every now and then. I zoned out of the conversation, picking up a copy of Teen Witch magazine: it wasn't until Sirius nudged me a while later, that I looked up. Sirius spoke.
'Peter's trying to talk to you, Mynee.' I glanced towards Peter.
'Sorry, Peter... what did I miss?' Peter repeated himself.
'I saw you in the Prophet last week.' I smiled: Bellatrix's wedding was on the front page of the Prophet, like Sirius said it would be... and I'd even been mentioned in the article; though, I suspect that since publication the journalist has been fired, because the exact words were: Sirius Black III and his muggleborn girlfriend, were in attendance, and if the rebellious heir gets his way, this young witch looks to become the first non-pureblood to take the Black family name. Nevertheless, James now finds it amusing to call me Mrs. Black, which is rather annoying, although, I have noticed that it makes Sirius smile.
Only James returned after the Prefects meeting, because Remus and Lily have first patrol of the train. James spent twenty minutes showing Sirius the set of keys that he'd been given: the keys were for; the Gryffindor changing rooms, Quidditch practice and broom sheds, and a brand new set of Quidditch balls, which were waiting for him in the Marauders' dormitory. He'd also been given the password to the prefects' bathroom, so he said now him and Sirius could use it, because Remus had always refused to give them the password. I'd played along and let the boys describe the amazing bathtub in the prefects' bathroom. I had missed the bathtub in the prefects' bathroom; perhaps I'd take a trip up there, now that James had so helpfully given me the password. Sirius distracted me from thought at this point, by whispering into my ear.
'I'll be keeping watch, to make sure that a certain little muggleborn doesn't sneak off to the prefects' bathroom without me.' I blushed, shoving Sirius away. James raised his eyebrows.
'What did he say?' Sirius's grin widened, whilst I shook my head.
'You don't want to know.' James glanced towards Sirius; though, before anyone could speak a familiar laugh interrupted. The laughter belonged to Remus, who was now stood outside the compartment with Lily. Someone else was with them, but Remus was blocking them from view. I watched James push the compartment door open a little, so that we could hear the conversation. Lily spoke.
'It's really not an issue anymore, plus there weren't any rules broken... and this is they're compartment, everyone knows that.' Lily's statement revealed exactly who was hidden behind Remus; it's Gilderoy. I heard Sirius chuckle, as Remus spoke.
'I don't know what you expect us to do.' Gilderoy responded.
'Give him detention!' Remus laughed.
'That's not worth the hassle, believe me... it'll be best if you return to your compartment. Lily and I will have a word with Sirius.' Remus moved slightly at this point, revealing a rather irritated Gilderoy, who spoke.
'He's just going to get away with it!' Lily raised her eyebrows.
'From what I understand, Black just asked you to move compartments... he didn't raise his wand, or threaten you. That's pretty impressive for Black. If you ask me, you've blown it out of proportion.' Gilderoy stomped off in a huff, as Lily finished speaking: Lily glanced towards Remus. 'I didn't think it possible, but that kids more arrogant than James.' Remus laughed.
'At least Prongs has reason to be arrogant: he's a Potter... have you ever heard of the Lockhart family?' Lily shook her head, whilst Remus opened the compartment door. Sirius, James, Peter, and I were all now pretending that we hadn't just heard the conversation that took place outside. Lily sat herself next to James, kissing him on the cheek: James spoke.
'Tough patrol?' Remus sat down beside me.
'Not particularly, met the first year that Sirius apparently turfed out of this compartment... surprisingly, the kids not your number one fan, Pads.' Sirius chuckled.
'Someone needs to educate the kid... arrogant little tosser.' Something told me that that's not the last we've seen of little Gilderoy Lockhart.
A/N: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and Gilderoy's introduction, he'll be back no doubt at a later date. Next chapter coming soon. Love RoxannetheLaugh x.
