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JK Rowling and I hope she doesn't mind I borrow them. I would also like to
say that the whole Prince of Griffindor thing belongs to the author of the
Gilded Lily, which I myself enjoy. I would like to say that I only
borrowed the title (Prince of Griffindor) and will not be anything like the
Gilded Lily.
A Life in a Moment
Chapter 10: Friendship's True Worth
It took me a few days but eventually I could move again. I even for the first time gave in and snoozed in History of Magic. The gift in my room turned out to be a vase of purple lilies, and a basket of the most wonderful homemade sweets. The pastries and sweets were from the famous Royal House of Griffindor cook. I also got a thank you note from the royal family. It was kind of cool. Potter was even nice to me for a while until I couldn't take it and poured my pumpkin juice in his lap at dinner. What can I say he is more fun when your making fun of each other that going out of his way to be nice only because you did something for him.
*
The next few weeks passed without incident unless you count the pranks that occurred. After Potter transfigured my robes me and Bella slathered makeup all over him and Sirius were asleep. He then retaliated by giving us a sleeping potion so we passed out in Potions. Professor Wormwood was not happy at all. We of course got him back my putting exlax in his morning pumpkin juice which was very unpleasant but we had gotten a detention from Wormwood so we didn't feel too bad. Many pranks later Remus got sick again. When they had rigged our bedroom with some kind of goo Bella screamed out "Damn maundering jerks." Later on pranks by the anonymous prankster were then claimed to be done by the "marauders." We had a good laugh at that one. And we retaliated by rigging their dorm with glue and feathers. We got plenty photos of that one. We had also hung up a sign saying "Marauders my butt."
It was a Wednesday evening and we had claimed our usual table by the window. It was kind of far from the fire so we had a jar in which we kept our own fire that produced enough warmth to keep us toasty. Bella was working on a Potions essay due tomorrow. She still had a foot to go and she was already grumbling and swearing at Wormwood. I had finished it a week ago. I had just finished some Transfiguration lesson that wouldn't be for a two weeks. It always took me forever to master transfiguration so I always got a big head start.
I turned and gazed out the window. It was very chilly and the grounds were frosted over. I was doodling on the parchment in front of me. I was actually drawing a dragon. Before long I had started a new one, it the view from the window complete with a full moon. I looked down at it. Full moon. My mind was now racing as I pulled out my journal. I always mentioned when Remus was sick. Each time was a full moon. I jumped up.
"Bella, I got to go to the library. I'll catch you later?" She was watching me as I shoved my books into my rucksack.
"Yeah sure. Would you like to tell the class what's so important?" She was clearly puzzled.
"Um nothing. I just got to look something up."
"Alright bye." She said as I rushed out drawing stairs from around the room. It was eight thirty and I had to be in the dorms by nine. Oh boy I had to run. It would take me ten minutes to get up there even if I used short cuts.
I ran past a ton of suits of armors, and several paintings. Some were shouting at my back because I was running others just shook there heads. I ran in and shortened my pace to a brisk walk. The librarian didn't allow people to run in her library. I didn't even dump my stuff on a table but took it with me into the isles of books. I ran my finger over the bindings of several musty books until I found the one I was looking for. I dropped my rucksack and pulled it off the shelf. I sat down Indian style and opened it on my lap.
Werewolves: The werewolf is found worldwide, though it is believed to have originated in northern Europe. Humans turn into werewolves only when bitten. There is no known cure. Once a month, at the full moon, the otherwise sane and normal wizard or Muggle afflicted transforms into a murderous beast. The werewolf in wolf form is highly dangerous, extremely strong, and has a very good sense of smell. Animals are immune to its bite. The afflicted person generally is cut, bruised or sickly looking after a transformation. Almost uniquely among fantastic creatures, the werewolf actively seeks humans in preference to any other kind of prey.
A tear ran down my cheek. Poor Remus. This is what he has been hiding. I can see why he keeps it a secret. They are scorned in the wizarding world. I just then noticed the library was dark and eerily more quiet that usual. It was lacking that crack of bookbinding's and the rustling of papers and the turning of pages. Even the familiar whisperings were gone. It was absolute silence. I looked at my watch. It was nine thirty. I must have been pondering what I read for at least a half-hour. I pulled another book off the shelf that would wield more information and shoved it into my rucksack and hoisted it onto my back. I then peeked out of the isle into the table area of the library.
I am in so much trouble. I am out of bounds after curfew. Oh no. I started to freak but realized it would do me no good. I have to sneak back to Griffindor tower without being caught by the caretaker Peregrine Gobbler. He is an old decrepit man that will jump on you the instant you do something wrong throwing as many detentions as possible at you. But even though he is decrepit he can still move incredibly fast and he knows this castle better that anyone. Then there is Peeves the Poltergeist. He would love to get me in trouble too. I took a deep breath and slipped through the library door peering both ways down the corridor and began to tip toe my way.
The castle was incredibly dark but I didn't dare light my wand. The chill of the hallways started to get to me making my hands numb. That only made it spookier. I was maybe halfway back to the common room when I heard Gobbler down the hallway. He was about to come around the corner. I froze and something pushed me into an empty classroom and closed the door behind me. I looked around wildly but didn't see anything. But I could here someone breathing. He seemed to be muttering to himself.
'What the hell was she thinking. She was just standing there waiting for Gobbler to come around the corner. You think she would be smart enough to run.' I couldn't tell who it was and I was just barely able to make out the words. I walked toward the voice, which seemed to be peeking out the door. I reached out and shut my eyes scared I might find some invisible person.
I almost screamed when I touched something. It was warm so it couldn't have been a ghost. It seemed to whip around and saw me panicking so I covered my mouth with its hand. I freaked and bit it.
"Ahh jerk. What is your problem? Jeez I am saving your but and you are biting me." He said in a harsh whisper and I could hear the invisible hand being shaken.
"Potter?" My eyes widened
"What!" Seeing my expression he seemed to come to his senses and pulled off a cloak making him visible. "Its an invisibility cloak." He then went back to looking out the door.
"What are you doing here?"
"Saving your butt that's what. Bella got worried when you didn't come back. She knew I had an invisibility cloak and made me come get you." He grumbled this.
"Can I see it?" He looked me up and down as if seeing if I was worthy.
"Fine but don't break it." I took it and sat on the floor examining it. I then slid it over me and looked at my hands. I gasped. They were gone. He turned to me.
"Evans take it off. I don't know where you are when you put it on." He was acting like he was in charge and like this was too much of a hassle for him. He didn't come because Bella told him too.
"Why did you really come?"
"What… come on the coast is clear lets go."
"Answer the question." He sighed he wasn't going to get me to go anywhere until he answered and he knew it.
"Its not safe. You know because of You-know-who. I'd feel guilty if something happened and I didn't come and get you. Plus I want to win the house competition. Know lets go before Perry comes back."
"Out with it…"
"You saved my butt so I am attempting to return the favor."
"Who is Perry?"
"Perry. Oh for goodness sake. Perry is what we call the caretaker." He pulled me under the cloak with him. "Just don't make any noise and don't step on my feet."
"Don't step on mine." I said indignantly.
"Shut up."
"No you." We bickered all the way up to the common room. He was about to give the password. "You've done this before haven't you?"
"What. Maybe once or twice. Periwinkle. Could you do me a favor and keep this as secret." The portrait swung open with an alright I won't ask. We took the cloak off.
"Yeah sure. It's the least I could do. Thanks." I said then turned and went up to my dorm. He watched me go.
"Your welcome Lily." He said once I disappeared. Then he headed up to his own dorm.
*
"Oh my gosh I was so worried about you." Bella hugged me when I came in. "And what must I say was so important that you would stay out after curfew? That's not like you at all." It took a week or two to get Bella to stop thinking I would break if someone bumped me too hard. She told several upper classmen off when they accidentally jostled me in the hallway. It was funny seeing the look on their faces… anyway…
"Nothing I just lost track of time." I knew she didn't believe me but something in my voice made her drop it for another time. I then gave her the details of the trip back then climbed into bed for some very needed sleep.
*
Two days later Remus was back and looking kind of green still. I was hovering over him making sure he ate and took a nap. He came down after one. It was about eight o'clock.
"Wanna play chess?" I asked. He smiled "sure." He looked at me funny as I set up the board in the corner away from everyone else but he followed.
"Why we over here?"
"No particular reason. You go first." He made his first move and we continued on in silence. He kept glancing at me side ways though. He could tell something was up. The excuse he used this month was his mother was sick and he had to go home to visit her.
"How is your mom?" I asked. Even though it was a lie I was still sincere.
"She will be alright. Its just going to take some time."
"Oh." We continued on in silence. It was getting later and our game was showing no sign of ending. I was drawing it on till I got up the nerve to ask him.
"Remus look." I lowered my voice to a whisper. "I know you weren't visiting your mother."
His eyes widened as he began to panic. "Why would you say that?"
"Because every time you are sick, or visiting your mother it's always the full moon." I met his eyes and he looked down. I put my two fingers under his chin and lifted up his head so he met my eyes head on. "There is nothing to be ashamed of. Its not your fault."
"No it isn't. But its what I am and I understand if you don't want to be my friend anymore." My face fell.
"Do you really think I am that shallow?"
"No." He answered meekly.
"Remus I am telling you I know because I want you to understand that I don't care. You are sill the gray eyed boy who loves defense against the dark arts and is my chess partner. Who I always beat." I added with a smile. He returned it.
"Thank you."
"Don't thank me. I am just being your friend and I will always be your friend. I didn't tell anyone else either."
"Thanks. I am not ready to tell everyone else yet. No one but you knows."
"Well now I can help you think up better lies." I giggled. "But you should think about telling them. The sooner the better."
"I know. Will you help me?"
"Of course. But you will have to do the actual telling." He smiled and we hugged and continued on with our game. We know kept up a lively conversation banishing the thick silence.
Neither of us noticed that from across the common room we were being watched. The messy black haired, blue eyed boy was watching us with interest. He knew the conversation had a lot of meaning because Remus looked like he was on the verge of tears. Then there were hugging and smiling. He vowed to figure out what was so important that it would make the nearly inphaseable [I know I don't think that is a word but oh well] Remus on the verge of tears. He scolded himself to on being a bad friend and not finding out first. His amazement at Lily grew.
~ Thanks for reading hope you enjoyed. I really think its starting to pick up know so I hope you keep reading. I wrote the next two chapters and I am working on the third. I still have to edit those. Thanks for the cool reviews. Coming up Christmas. ~puddles~
A Life in a Moment
Chapter 10: Friendship's True Worth
It took me a few days but eventually I could move again. I even for the first time gave in and snoozed in History of Magic. The gift in my room turned out to be a vase of purple lilies, and a basket of the most wonderful homemade sweets. The pastries and sweets were from the famous Royal House of Griffindor cook. I also got a thank you note from the royal family. It was kind of cool. Potter was even nice to me for a while until I couldn't take it and poured my pumpkin juice in his lap at dinner. What can I say he is more fun when your making fun of each other that going out of his way to be nice only because you did something for him.
*
The next few weeks passed without incident unless you count the pranks that occurred. After Potter transfigured my robes me and Bella slathered makeup all over him and Sirius were asleep. He then retaliated by giving us a sleeping potion so we passed out in Potions. Professor Wormwood was not happy at all. We of course got him back my putting exlax in his morning pumpkin juice which was very unpleasant but we had gotten a detention from Wormwood so we didn't feel too bad. Many pranks later Remus got sick again. When they had rigged our bedroom with some kind of goo Bella screamed out "Damn maundering jerks." Later on pranks by the anonymous prankster were then claimed to be done by the "marauders." We had a good laugh at that one. And we retaliated by rigging their dorm with glue and feathers. We got plenty photos of that one. We had also hung up a sign saying "Marauders my butt."
It was a Wednesday evening and we had claimed our usual table by the window. It was kind of far from the fire so we had a jar in which we kept our own fire that produced enough warmth to keep us toasty. Bella was working on a Potions essay due tomorrow. She still had a foot to go and she was already grumbling and swearing at Wormwood. I had finished it a week ago. I had just finished some Transfiguration lesson that wouldn't be for a two weeks. It always took me forever to master transfiguration so I always got a big head start.
I turned and gazed out the window. It was very chilly and the grounds were frosted over. I was doodling on the parchment in front of me. I was actually drawing a dragon. Before long I had started a new one, it the view from the window complete with a full moon. I looked down at it. Full moon. My mind was now racing as I pulled out my journal. I always mentioned when Remus was sick. Each time was a full moon. I jumped up.
"Bella, I got to go to the library. I'll catch you later?" She was watching me as I shoved my books into my rucksack.
"Yeah sure. Would you like to tell the class what's so important?" She was clearly puzzled.
"Um nothing. I just got to look something up."
"Alright bye." She said as I rushed out drawing stairs from around the room. It was eight thirty and I had to be in the dorms by nine. Oh boy I had to run. It would take me ten minutes to get up there even if I used short cuts.
I ran past a ton of suits of armors, and several paintings. Some were shouting at my back because I was running others just shook there heads. I ran in and shortened my pace to a brisk walk. The librarian didn't allow people to run in her library. I didn't even dump my stuff on a table but took it with me into the isles of books. I ran my finger over the bindings of several musty books until I found the one I was looking for. I dropped my rucksack and pulled it off the shelf. I sat down Indian style and opened it on my lap.
Werewolves: The werewolf is found worldwide, though it is believed to have originated in northern Europe. Humans turn into werewolves only when bitten. There is no known cure. Once a month, at the full moon, the otherwise sane and normal wizard or Muggle afflicted transforms into a murderous beast. The werewolf in wolf form is highly dangerous, extremely strong, and has a very good sense of smell. Animals are immune to its bite. The afflicted person generally is cut, bruised or sickly looking after a transformation. Almost uniquely among fantastic creatures, the werewolf actively seeks humans in preference to any other kind of prey.
A tear ran down my cheek. Poor Remus. This is what he has been hiding. I can see why he keeps it a secret. They are scorned in the wizarding world. I just then noticed the library was dark and eerily more quiet that usual. It was lacking that crack of bookbinding's and the rustling of papers and the turning of pages. Even the familiar whisperings were gone. It was absolute silence. I looked at my watch. It was nine thirty. I must have been pondering what I read for at least a half-hour. I pulled another book off the shelf that would wield more information and shoved it into my rucksack and hoisted it onto my back. I then peeked out of the isle into the table area of the library.
I am in so much trouble. I am out of bounds after curfew. Oh no. I started to freak but realized it would do me no good. I have to sneak back to Griffindor tower without being caught by the caretaker Peregrine Gobbler. He is an old decrepit man that will jump on you the instant you do something wrong throwing as many detentions as possible at you. But even though he is decrepit he can still move incredibly fast and he knows this castle better that anyone. Then there is Peeves the Poltergeist. He would love to get me in trouble too. I took a deep breath and slipped through the library door peering both ways down the corridor and began to tip toe my way.
The castle was incredibly dark but I didn't dare light my wand. The chill of the hallways started to get to me making my hands numb. That only made it spookier. I was maybe halfway back to the common room when I heard Gobbler down the hallway. He was about to come around the corner. I froze and something pushed me into an empty classroom and closed the door behind me. I looked around wildly but didn't see anything. But I could here someone breathing. He seemed to be muttering to himself.
'What the hell was she thinking. She was just standing there waiting for Gobbler to come around the corner. You think she would be smart enough to run.' I couldn't tell who it was and I was just barely able to make out the words. I walked toward the voice, which seemed to be peeking out the door. I reached out and shut my eyes scared I might find some invisible person.
I almost screamed when I touched something. It was warm so it couldn't have been a ghost. It seemed to whip around and saw me panicking so I covered my mouth with its hand. I freaked and bit it.
"Ahh jerk. What is your problem? Jeez I am saving your but and you are biting me." He said in a harsh whisper and I could hear the invisible hand being shaken.
"Potter?" My eyes widened
"What!" Seeing my expression he seemed to come to his senses and pulled off a cloak making him visible. "Its an invisibility cloak." He then went back to looking out the door.
"What are you doing here?"
"Saving your butt that's what. Bella got worried when you didn't come back. She knew I had an invisibility cloak and made me come get you." He grumbled this.
"Can I see it?" He looked me up and down as if seeing if I was worthy.
"Fine but don't break it." I took it and sat on the floor examining it. I then slid it over me and looked at my hands. I gasped. They were gone. He turned to me.
"Evans take it off. I don't know where you are when you put it on." He was acting like he was in charge and like this was too much of a hassle for him. He didn't come because Bella told him too.
"Why did you really come?"
"What… come on the coast is clear lets go."
"Answer the question." He sighed he wasn't going to get me to go anywhere until he answered and he knew it.
"Its not safe. You know because of You-know-who. I'd feel guilty if something happened and I didn't come and get you. Plus I want to win the house competition. Know lets go before Perry comes back."
"Out with it…"
"You saved my butt so I am attempting to return the favor."
"Who is Perry?"
"Perry. Oh for goodness sake. Perry is what we call the caretaker." He pulled me under the cloak with him. "Just don't make any noise and don't step on my feet."
"Don't step on mine." I said indignantly.
"Shut up."
"No you." We bickered all the way up to the common room. He was about to give the password. "You've done this before haven't you?"
"What. Maybe once or twice. Periwinkle. Could you do me a favor and keep this as secret." The portrait swung open with an alright I won't ask. We took the cloak off.
"Yeah sure. It's the least I could do. Thanks." I said then turned and went up to my dorm. He watched me go.
"Your welcome Lily." He said once I disappeared. Then he headed up to his own dorm.
*
"Oh my gosh I was so worried about you." Bella hugged me when I came in. "And what must I say was so important that you would stay out after curfew? That's not like you at all." It took a week or two to get Bella to stop thinking I would break if someone bumped me too hard. She told several upper classmen off when they accidentally jostled me in the hallway. It was funny seeing the look on their faces… anyway…
"Nothing I just lost track of time." I knew she didn't believe me but something in my voice made her drop it for another time. I then gave her the details of the trip back then climbed into bed for some very needed sleep.
*
Two days later Remus was back and looking kind of green still. I was hovering over him making sure he ate and took a nap. He came down after one. It was about eight o'clock.
"Wanna play chess?" I asked. He smiled "sure." He looked at me funny as I set up the board in the corner away from everyone else but he followed.
"Why we over here?"
"No particular reason. You go first." He made his first move and we continued on in silence. He kept glancing at me side ways though. He could tell something was up. The excuse he used this month was his mother was sick and he had to go home to visit her.
"How is your mom?" I asked. Even though it was a lie I was still sincere.
"She will be alright. Its just going to take some time."
"Oh." We continued on in silence. It was getting later and our game was showing no sign of ending. I was drawing it on till I got up the nerve to ask him.
"Remus look." I lowered my voice to a whisper. "I know you weren't visiting your mother."
His eyes widened as he began to panic. "Why would you say that?"
"Because every time you are sick, or visiting your mother it's always the full moon." I met his eyes and he looked down. I put my two fingers under his chin and lifted up his head so he met my eyes head on. "There is nothing to be ashamed of. Its not your fault."
"No it isn't. But its what I am and I understand if you don't want to be my friend anymore." My face fell.
"Do you really think I am that shallow?"
"No." He answered meekly.
"Remus I am telling you I know because I want you to understand that I don't care. You are sill the gray eyed boy who loves defense against the dark arts and is my chess partner. Who I always beat." I added with a smile. He returned it.
"Thank you."
"Don't thank me. I am just being your friend and I will always be your friend. I didn't tell anyone else either."
"Thanks. I am not ready to tell everyone else yet. No one but you knows."
"Well now I can help you think up better lies." I giggled. "But you should think about telling them. The sooner the better."
"I know. Will you help me?"
"Of course. But you will have to do the actual telling." He smiled and we hugged and continued on with our game. We know kept up a lively conversation banishing the thick silence.
Neither of us noticed that from across the common room we were being watched. The messy black haired, blue eyed boy was watching us with interest. He knew the conversation had a lot of meaning because Remus looked like he was on the verge of tears. Then there were hugging and smiling. He vowed to figure out what was so important that it would make the nearly inphaseable [I know I don't think that is a word but oh well] Remus on the verge of tears. He scolded himself to on being a bad friend and not finding out first. His amazement at Lily grew.
~ Thanks for reading hope you enjoyed. I really think its starting to pick up know so I hope you keep reading. I wrote the next two chapters and I am working on the third. I still have to edit those. Thanks for the cool reviews. Coming up Christmas. ~puddles~