Dear Godric, Love Rosie Part 2
October 31
Dear Godric,
Today's October 31, Halloween and my birthday! It's been splendid, even though I didn't have a big party. I had a small party, if you'd even call it a party. Here's what happened: Today I woke up, and Cynthia was at the opening of the curtains on my four-poster. She told me to get dressed, and get to the Common Room A.S.A.P. Then she left. I did what she said, and found Lily, James, Sirius, Cynthia, and Remus shouting "Happy Birthday!" at me, then giving me gifts. Lily gave me a robe that changes color and style depending on what I want to wear. She said there's a limit to the styles, and I told her that I just loved it. James gave me a quill to write you with, since, as he says, "Why use a Muggle pencil when you can use something better?"
I told him gracias, but that I'd save his quill for special occasions. Sirius gave me a telescope, and a book on Astronomy. I said it was wonderful, since Astronomy's my favorite subject. Cynthia then gave me her present. I got five pens, which each write in 3 colors, a pad of paper, and a certificate saying that I could get 1 owl of choice free in Hogsmeade. I was so happy! I told her that I could really use the owl, since next year we wouldn't see as much of eachother. Then I stopped, wondering if after next year, I'd see any of my friends again. Then I remembered Cynthia's crystal ball visions, and felt better. Next Remus gave me his present. It was in an envelope, and I thought it would be a letter, since his family is fairly poor. As it turned out, I was a bit right and a bit wrong too. He did give me a letter, and it's so sweet that I'll copy it down:
Dear Rosie,
I'm not much of a writer (you're much better, we both know), but you'll have to put up with my lousy writing since you're stuck being in love with me. Rosie, you're not perfect, but no one is. I mean, you're always saying you're ugly, and though you're not the prettiest person in the world, you have a beauty, a grace, about you. It's in your eyes. (The ones behind those contacts of yours.) Most people who know my secret hate me, or are at least scared. You love me more for it. Your name is perfect, you know. You are a rose. One that stays in bloom forever, and brings joy to the people around it. I hope that you already know this. Inside you will find your other birthday gift, along with my love forever.
Love,
Remus
After I read that, I whispered to him, "After dinner, meet me right outside the doors!"
He agreed, and then I saw his other present. It was a locket, gold, on a narrow chain, with a flower on it. Remus told me it had been in his family for ages. I said it was perfect, and I'd wear it always. He fastened it around my neck. Then I opened it (the locket, I mean). There was a picture of Remus and I, with our arms around eachother. There was also a picture of the whole gang (including me) all smiling and waving, since this and the first picture were magical, so they moved. Then I saw Katalina, who had been watching us, along with her pal, Alexi. They both looked so jealous! Katalina has a huge crush on Sirius, and Alexi has a crush on both James and Remus. I always thought someone would fall for them, since they're so pretty, but since they're such snobs that I'm not all that surprised. Well, I have to go to dinner and then meet Remus, so I'll close and send my love.
Love,
Rosie Sinistra
October 31
Dear Godric,
I'm writing to you later on 10-31, so you know. I brought my broom to dinner, since I'm one of Gryffindor's Chasers on our Quidditch team. After dinner, Remus and I rode to Hogsmeade, all the while gazing at the stars. Finally, Remus spoke. "So where are we going?" he said, entwining his arms about my shoulders.
"Remus, where do you think we're going? Hogsmeade." I said, but not rudely.
Then we were there. It was a bit cold, so Remus put his arm around my shoulder, which sent happy shivers down my spine. We went into the owl shop, and a few moments later, I was the happy owner of a small snowy owl. I've named her (she's a she, by the way) Rowena, after the founder of Ravenclaw.
"Remus?" I said as we flew around, going back to Hogwarts, but now directly. "I love you, Remus. With all my heart, soul, and strength."
Then Remus kissed my, and I know he feels the same. Someday, Godric, I'm going to marry him, and I can't wait until that day comes.
Love,
Rosie Sinistra (Lupin)
Nov. 10
Dear Godric,
There isn't much to write; though I haven't written for a week and three days. Well, I guess I'll do some more describing. I'll begin with Remus, since I've written so much about him. His hair is light brown, and his eyes are gray. He's really very handsome, but most girls have crushes on James or Sirius since they're more outgoing. I've always thought Remus was wonderful, but I really know him, unlike Alexi. Also, Remus never ever flirts, so I'm never afraid he'll fall for someone else. He's really fun and funny when he wants to be, and is great as the Gryffindor Keeper. (James is the Seeker, Katalina is a Chaser, and Cynthia is a Beater.) Well Godric, I've got Quidditch practice, so I close and send my love.
Love,
Rosie Sinistra
Nov. 12
Dear Godric,
At Quidditch practice two days ago (when I last wrote you), I found out something (actually, two things) that caused me to nearly fall off my broom laughing! For one thing, Gryffindor now has a cheerleader for our Quidditch games! It's Olivia, that sweet little first-year who wants to sing for the talent show! She wore a skimpy black tank top, and a tight mini skirt to practice, to show what she'd wear, and I swear, all the boys' eyes bugged out! Peter Pettigrew, who runs the Hogwarts yearbook committee, started clicking his camera like mad! Then later, I found out something that I really liked hearing! Alexi finally got it through her head that Lily is James' girlfriend, and I'm Remus'. Now this is the funny part. She and Severus Snape are going out! Now, I really despise Severus, since he's always so horrid to Remus for some reason, but I don't think I could come up with a better pair for those two. Well, Cynthia wants to tell me something, so I close and send my love.
Love,
Rosie Sinistra
November 13
Dear Godric,
I really don't want to put in what Cynthia told me yesterday, but I think I must. Peter Pettigrew is going to betray and help in the deaths of Lily and James! Cynthia saw him (Peter) talking to the same horrid-looking man she saw Lily shielding her baby from. Cynthia then did a tricky charm so that she alone could hear what was being said. And what she heard was horrible! Peter was telling the man (Cynthia told me that his name is Voldemort), where the Potters were, so that Voldemort could kill them! Cynthia said Peter was the Potters' Secret Keeper! But what can we do? I mean, if we tell Lily and James and they tell Peter, he'll bee in total disgrace! Well, I'll think about it. On a lighter note, Quentin Quirrell, a 6th year, seems to have a crush on me! Don't worry, Godric, I'm not leaving Remus. Besides, Quentin's in Slytherin, and he's friends with Peter. Two very good reasons to stay away from him. Well, James, Sirius, and Remus are Peter's best friends, but I know them. Well, Cynthia did see Sirius in jail pictures. I'm still going to trust him, though. I know that Remus is a werewolf, and I trust him with all my heart. Well, Lily's tapping my shoulder, so I close and send my love.
Love,
Rosie Sinistra
November 15
Dear Godric,
Lily was really upset two days ago, because James had disappeared! Remus was gone too, but it was a full moon, so I wasn't really worried. Then Cynthia came and told us that Sirius was gone too! We were all really worried, but then I had an idea. I'd try and transform into a cat. (I nearly did it the last time I tried.) The spell worked! I went outside (it took longer, but I don't want to spend lots of time writing about going outside), and saw a stag, a mouse, a huge dog, and a werewolf walking near the Whomping Willow. I slinked over to them, then meowed fairly loudly. They all looked at me, and at that moment, I knew where James, Sirius, and Remus were. For at that moment, the werewolf seemed to recognize me, and there was a look of love in his eyes. He came up to me and nuzzled my face. I was a bit scared of him biting me, but it soon wore off. I started to leave, and the stag followed me! When we got to the doors, I transformed back into myself, and the stag became James! He hurried me inside, then shut the heavy doors quickly.
"Rosie, you're an Animagi?" he said, sounding breathless.
"This is the first time the spell worked for me! You're an Animagi too?" I said.
"Yes, so are Sirius and Peter!" he replied.
"Oh James!" I cried, knowing that his friend would help to bring about his doom.
"Rosie, what is it?" he asked, concerned.
"Well, Cynthia saw something...and, and I don't think you should hang around with Peter!" I blurted out.
"Rosie, you've always been like a sister to me, always looking out for me!" Then James hugged me. I confess, Godric, if it weren't for Lily and Remus, I might be in love with James.
I told James, "We'll be like brother and sister forever, friends forever."
Then I went back to the Gryffindor Common Room, and James went back outside. Tears fell like rivers from my eyes when I met up with Lily and Cynthia, but I said, "They're all fine!"
Then I ran up the stairs to my room, sobbing wildly. I flopped down on my bed, hoping to cry myself to sleep. A few moments later, though, Cynthia came and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Oh Cynthia! Lily and James are going to die! Sirius is going to go to jail! Remus' life will be horrid because of what- what he is! And what will we do?" I cried, wondering how Cynthia could stand knowing the future if it was like this. When I looked up, though, she was crying. We hugged eachother, and somehow, I know we will get through this. Godric, I close and send my love.
Love,
Rosie Sinistra
November 18
Dear Godric,
Today was Gryffindor's first Quidditch match of the year (against Slytherin) and we won! Mostly because of James, since he caught the Snitch early on, but I made a few goals, Cynthia saved us from the Bludgers, and Remus made some spectacular saves! Godric, I have some funny news to report! Katalina finally (and I mean finally got over her crush on Sirius, and now she has a crush on Severus. Now, as you know, Alexi and Severus are going out! So, big three-way problem here, right? Right as rain! Well, Remus is calling me, so I close and send my love.
Love,
Rosie Sinistra
November 18
Dear Godric,
You'll never believe what happened earlier! Remus wanted me so that we could talk, or, as it can be called, go on a date. Well, he led me up to the South Tower and said, "Rosie, teach me how to dance!"
I giggled nervously and said, "Remus, I can't dance! My little sister always makes fun of me!"
He smiled and said, "Well, you can't be worse than me!"
Then he waved his wand, and a record player appeared, playing a slow song. Remus and I clasped eachother's hands, and these scarlet and golden sparks came from out hands. Then, suddenly, we were floating! I've heard the cliché, 'I was dancing on air', but I really was! Then I saw that I was suddenly wearing a beautiful scarlet and gold gown, and Remus was wearing a golden collar-shirt with black pants! I held him close and felt so happy that I felt I could stop all evil with my pure joy. Remus whispered in my ear, "I love you, Rosie. I will forever."
I whispered back, " I love you, Remus. As long as the stars shine I will love you."
We kissed, and slowly fell back to earth. Godric, this night, the best in my life so far, was magical and wonderful and perfect. I close and send my love.
Love,
Rosie Sinistra
November 25
Dear Godric,
So sorry I haven't written, but I've been ill. On November 19, I got up from bed and fainted. Cynthia woke up a little later, and saw me, still unconscious. She ran to get Annie P., another 7th year, in Gryffindor. Annie wants to be a nurse, and Cynthia knew she could help me. When Annie got there, she took action. She and Cynthia put me back on my bed, but so softly that I didn't wake up. When I finally came to, I felt awful, as though my head would split in two from pain, and my throat had rocks in it. Annie was there, and smiled when I looked over at her, then brought me a glass of water. I drank it, and my throat felt well enough so that I could speak.
"Well, maybe Dumbledore'll hire you for school nurse!" I said, since our old school nurse quit early this year.
"Maybe!" said Annie, laughing. "Now I have to check on Remus!"
I gasped. "You mean he's ill too!?!" I exclaimed.
"Yes, now Rosie, so you know anything about this?"
I blushed, but told her all about the night before. When I was done, she gasped.
"I should tell Dumbledore," she said gravely.
"Why?" I queried.
"He might know why you're ill, and Remus is too."
After saying this, she left to tend to Remus. Annie's really nice, but really strict. Until today, I couldn't write to you, and now Annie's telling me to stop writing, so I close and send my love.
Love,
Rosie Sinistra
November 25
Dear Godric,
Annie was telling me to stop writing so that Remus and I could go see Dumbledore. I wondered why he wanted to see us, but I found out as soon as I asked him. You see, when Remus and I danced, we created a force field around Hogwarts. Godric, Voldemort is already taking over! He began six (or five, but either way, I was in my 2nd year) years ago, but Dumbledore didn't tell us Hogwarts students. He told them just before they left Hogwarts. Voldemort couldn't attack Hogwarts because of a force field created just when he was beginning to take on power. It was weakening, and Remus and I strengthened it. He then sent us (Remus and I) out, but spoke for a moment with Annie. She came out of his office, smiling broadly. I asked what Dumbledore had said, and she said that he had asked her to be the school nurse next year! Remus and I cheered, but she jokingly told us to calm down, or else... Well, I got her a book on magical remedies in Hogsmeade later this afternoon. I also got Lily a present, since her party's tomorrow, belated, since Remus and I were sick, due to using all our energy on the force field. Well, I close and send my love.
Love,
Rosie Sinistra
November 26
Dear Godric,
Lily had a very happy birthday, belated though it was. Cynthia, Annie and I got up before dawn to bake her a cake, which Remus and Sirius kept coming to taste. Finally, the cake was finished, and we brought it to the Common Room, then decorated the Common Room, and assembled our presents. Finally, at 8:15 AM, James led Lily into the Common Room, and we all yelled, "Happy Birthday Late!"
Lily laughed, and said that this was a wonderful surprise. Before cake (our tasty breakfast), she opened her presents. From me, she received a kitten, gray with blue eyes and a velvety pink nose, which she named Candy, and a story I wrote titled "Six Friends". It's about he, James, Cynthia, Sirius, Remus and (of course!) me. Remus gave her a photo album, filled with pictures. "To remember," he said. Lily said she'd keep it forever, and pass it down in her family. Cynthia gave her a tape she made of songs from the future. I have one too, and it's my favorite thing to listen to. Sirius gave her a box, which changes shape to hold its burden, but shrinks to a very small size, then, when the object is needed, it becomes its original size. Lily tried it, and loved it! James gave Lily a letter, but I know he gave her another gift. For you see, Godric, on her left hand's ring finger, there was a sapphire ring that had never been there before. I asked her about it a few moments before I began writing, and she said that it was from James! She said that they want to get married after Hogwarts, and I felt a world apart from my friend. Here she was, planning to get married, and I, who blush when people tease me about kissing Remus! Well, I'll close, since Rowena is nibbling my ear for attention. So, I close and send my love.
Love,
Rosie Sinistra
November 27
Dear Godric,
Next time I write to you, it'll be in a different diary! You see, my little sister, Melly, sent me a new diary, because I wrote her that I was out of room with this one. As I look back on these pages I wrote, I know that my life won't lack adventure, or friends, or love. In giving me this diary, Mum gave me the perfect gift. Godric, you may groan at having to read another of my diaries, but they're fun for me to write, and when I felt alone or had secrets, I wrote in here. Well Godric, Remus and I are going to Hogsmeade, so I close and send my love. See you in my next diary!
Love,
Rosie Sinistra