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Twins are Pranked and Lovers Talk.
Chapter 24:
Ginny was lying on the bed, propped up, playing with a tiny golden kitten that had a tuff of Weasley-red hair on it's head. She looked up and smiled at the group.
"Hi. Sorry to have cause you all this trouble." Fred and George looked shocked.
"Trouble? You? Never."
"You're our sister. You're never any trouble."
"And we should know trouble." Ginny giggled, and then raised an eyebrow.
"Even when it concurs the shop?" The twins froze, slowly looked at each other, and ran out the door, calling back,
"Sorry to run, but we really have to go!"
"Get better soon, Gin, We'll be back as soon as possible!" Draco shook his head as he closed the door behind them. He looked over to the group by the bed and said,
"I wonder what their reaction will be when they realize that their shop has been closed for the past hour, and nothing has happened to the shop." Harry raised an eyebrow. "I put the closed sign in the window right before we ran out. It seemed prudent, since I didn't know when they would return." Ginny smiled at Draco, not at all surprised to see him there, an accepted part of the group. Ron turned to Ginny.
"Are you alright? What happened?"
"Well, I was walking along, going to the Three Broomsticks to see if any of my friends were there when I heard this little girl." She gestured to the kitten, which was snuggling up against her arm. "I reached down to pick it up to take her to the pet shop when I felt a spark and, for lack of a better term, energy, pass from me into her. I felt lightheaded and everything went black. Next thing I know I'm here, and Bass's all better."
"Bass?"
"Bast…it's what I'm naming her. I heard it when we went to Egypt to visit Bill and I liked it. It fits her." Herm smiled at her.
"It sure does."
"Bast Weasley…I like it. Look…she even has out hair!" They laughed and Ginny quickly shushed them.
"We don't want Madame Pomfrey in here to kick you guys out. Please be quiet." They agreed and conversation remained mild until Madame Pomfrey did enter and asked them to leave and give her some time alone with her patent. They actually left this time with little complaining. For that, she was grateful. With Ginny as a Healer, Madame Pomfrey had a new charge n her hands.
In Hogsmead
The twins raced down the streets, dodging students and regular shoppers alike. George skidded to a stop in front of their store, and nearly fell over when Fred ran into him from behind. They stood together, staring at their store in dumbfounded amazement.
"Fred?"
"Yes George?"
"It's green."
"Yes George."
"It wasn't green when we left earlier."
"No, it wasn't." Slowly the two entered their shop and were relieved to find that none of their merchandize had been touched. Fred saw the register first.
"Hey George?"
"Yes Fred?"
"Look at this." Floating above the register was a wizard picture, taken just a moment before, of the two of them colliding on the street. It played over and over, the same to the last detail. Without turning, Fred spoke.
"You know who did this, right George?" George nodded, though he knew his twin could not see it.
"Yes Fred, I know."
"PIERSON."
They heard, though they would be hard pressed to say how, Methos's deep laughter, echoing softly inside the store, before fading like a memory.
In the Cave Outside of Hogsmead
Remus smiled and snuggled closer to the man wrapped around him. The two of them were lying in the nest of their robes and the blankets Remus had brought with food for Sirius. Sirius's heartbeat was loud, though slow and rhythmic, under Remus' ear. When Sirius spoke, his voice rumbled in his chest.
"I missed you." Remus chuckled.
"I can tell." Sirius laughed.
"Do you remember when we were younger, and still at Hogwarts?"
"And we used to come here every weekend since James started dating Lilly." Remus added.
"And a few times before."
"we would get here, all sweaty from the hike."
"And we would leave here, sweaty and exhausted-"
"-and dirty,"
"-from what we did in here."
"Hmm." Remus sighed/agreed and squeezed Sirius' waist in a tight hug. There was quiet for a moment, then,
"So tell me what's happening at Hogwarts, Remus. I'm dieing for news."
"You mean gossip."
"Of course. Same thing." Remus laughed, then got down to business.
"Well, we have two new teachers, Professor Cassandra, who replaced Trelawney as the Divination professor. She's nice if a little bit – um - forward with what she wants."
"Which is?"
"Well, it was me, until I told her, in no uncertain terms, that not only was I taken, I was gay to boot." Sirius laughed and Remus continued. "She's pretty nice, now. Snape, of course, hates her, but I think that's because she came onto him at dinner her first night there. That and she tried to kill Pierson."
"She came onto SNAPE? Is she ill? Wait, who's Pierson?" Remus smiled, again.
"Well, she might be a little off, but she did go for me, and Snape's cleaned up. Washed his hair and everything. He looks quite dashing now." Sirius raised an eyebrow. "No, you have nothing to worry about. While he looks better, he's still unpleasant to be around…what Pierson sees in him, I'll never know."
"That's the second time you've mentioned this Pierson chap. Who is he?"
"The second new teacher. He replaced Binns in History of Magic. I sat in on one of his classes once. They're very interesting. He's teaching history through myths and the truth in myths, not the goblin wars. The kids love him. Nice chap. Clean cut, innocent looking. Very smart. Big nose. No spine, no, I should say, a spine of water. You should see the way he sits when he relaxes. It's as if his backbones weren't there. Anyway, on the first day he attached himself to Snape. They've become as thick as thieves, those two."
"Snape has a friend."
"And a lover."
"What?" Remus giggled.
"Sprout saw Pince come out of the library all disheveled with a huge hickey on her neck. The next day Severus shows up with a similar mark on his neck. She put two and two together."
"And got four."
"Nope, only three."
"eh?"
"What she didn't see, that I did, was Flitwick exiting the library first, just as rumpled as she was. Also, I know for a fact that Severus has a male lover."
"Get out."
"I'm serious." Sirius opened his mouth, "I know what you're gonna say and that joke is just too old. Anyway, I know who it is, two."
"Who?" Remus smiled. Sirius's eyes widened. "You mean?"
"Yep, Pierson's with Snape, and they all think that he's with Pince, who's actually with Flitwick. Why does this seem like one of those muggle soap operas?" Sirius laughed.
"This is classic…" his smile developed into a full fledged grin and he laughed. "I can have so much fun with this."
"No you can't."
"Why not?" asked Sirius, perplexed.
"Because," answered Remus, "I promised I'd be nice. Snape, for all his bad points, is a good guy. He deserves this chance at happiness." Sirius made a non-commital noise and changed the subject.
"So what's going on with Harry? How's he doing?"
"He's more subdued than he used to be. Cedric's death hit him hard. How hard, I'm not sure of yet. Draco's helped.'
"Draco? Draco Malfoy?" Remus nodded.
"I know it seems strange, but Dumbledore thinks we can trust him, and I trust Dumbledore." Sirius nodded, digesting this information. Remus went on. "Hermione made prefect, like there was any doubt, and she's not dating Ron Weasley. Ron, it turns out, is a Seer, and a powerful one as well, with the way he reacted to his first vision, and they way he ate everything." Sirius laughed, then paused.
"We have the son of the most important Death Eater, the Boy Who Lived, and a Seer on our side? All of them underage and extremely powerful? Boy am I glad I'm on your side." Remus laughed, and rolled, so he was straddling his lover.
"Right now, the side I want you on is your back."
"Oh really?"
"Yes, really."
"Good." Sirius wiggled down and disappeared under the blanked. Remus ghasped.
"Bad boy!"
"Are you complaining?
"No?
"Good – now let me work and be quiet!"
"Oh! Yes!" They continued in such a fashion and, for the sake of decency, we'll let them have their privacy.
TBC
Wow, another chapter so soon. Whee! Ok. You like? R/R and tell me. I'm not gonna say much now…it's late. I'll get the next chapter out by the end of the week. NOTICE!!! I need ideas for pranks that Methos or the Twins can pull. I need all I can and will give you credit for the ideas. Please? With sugar on top? If you don't then I can't put in any more pranks.
Lady Cinnibar – Yeah, they aren't the best of friends, but a lot of that is simply House Rivalry (in my world at least) and they actually are friendlier outside of the classroom. She will support him when she does find out. I'll address the Cassandra's rooms are right next to Methos' rooms, so she heard it, and went to investigate (probably hoping to cause him some public embarrassment.) She rant to tell him because she 1) wanted the noise to stop and 2) wanted to see him get hit with a bulger (which didn't happen) I reviewed Ghosts…update it!
Xelle – I'm glad you approve. I totally understand the reviewing thing, I get the same way sometimes. I'm grateful for whatever you give me.
Annakas – That scene in the teachers' room was the best to write. He he. Yeah, something like that might happen to Severus, but I'm not sure yet. He might not become immortal in this story. But…eh…maybe. Harry & Co.'s reaction will be fun to write as well. He he, I love this story. It's fun. More Methos/Severus soon, don't worry. The classes will be soon as well. Chiaroscuro major and maybe minor will be updated next week, when I have spring break and I have the time. I dare you to challenge anybody to write a Legolas/Drizzt story…I wanna read it.
Vertigo – yep…I love that scene, too. I put it in on a whim and loved it. I'm glad you liked the pranks, but I need ideas! Help!
Aurumlupi – Yes, she hurried. Check Lady Cinnibar's little thingie above this and I explained it there. Minerva will figure it out after the Dream team + Draco find out. I'm glad you like it.
Wyrm – glad you like. It was priceless, that look. Greatness!
Vampire Child – Yummy…lunch. I'm glad you liked it!
WyldeHorse – Yes It'll be Percy/Oliver. A subplot in that story will be how they got together. I love that couple as well. They're actually my favorite. I'm a Percy/Oliver shipper, I admit it. Percy is my favorite character, hands down. I will, thanks. I'm really thrilled you like it!
Dreamer of Impossible Dreams – Sorry about the updates thing…I'm working on it. I have now a chapter written ahead of what I posted, so, it's going good. My room is messy, too, so I can sympathize. No, the Raven is not Amanda, it's Snape. He's bird…he has to be with that Nose. Amanda probably won't be in these stories until either year 7 (a sequel to the sequel to this story) or the over the summer story. Wow. That's a lot. 0_o
CyanideQueen – Thanks!
SilverCatOfBast – Sorry, the cat's golden not silver, but…that sucks what your bro did. I'm sorry. I'm glad you liked this chapter!
The Light Goddess – Peter Wingfield. Sorry. I did misunderstand. That's his name – Peter Wingfield. Glad you liked the story.
Well…keep reviewing and goodnight!
Chapter 24:
Ginny was lying on the bed, propped up, playing with a tiny golden kitten that had a tuff of Weasley-red hair on it's head. She looked up and smiled at the group.
"Hi. Sorry to have cause you all this trouble." Fred and George looked shocked.
"Trouble? You? Never."
"You're our sister. You're never any trouble."
"And we should know trouble." Ginny giggled, and then raised an eyebrow.
"Even when it concurs the shop?" The twins froze, slowly looked at each other, and ran out the door, calling back,
"Sorry to run, but we really have to go!"
"Get better soon, Gin, We'll be back as soon as possible!" Draco shook his head as he closed the door behind them. He looked over to the group by the bed and said,
"I wonder what their reaction will be when they realize that their shop has been closed for the past hour, and nothing has happened to the shop." Harry raised an eyebrow. "I put the closed sign in the window right before we ran out. It seemed prudent, since I didn't know when they would return." Ginny smiled at Draco, not at all surprised to see him there, an accepted part of the group. Ron turned to Ginny.
"Are you alright? What happened?"
"Well, I was walking along, going to the Three Broomsticks to see if any of my friends were there when I heard this little girl." She gestured to the kitten, which was snuggling up against her arm. "I reached down to pick it up to take her to the pet shop when I felt a spark and, for lack of a better term, energy, pass from me into her. I felt lightheaded and everything went black. Next thing I know I'm here, and Bass's all better."
"Bass?"
"Bast…it's what I'm naming her. I heard it when we went to Egypt to visit Bill and I liked it. It fits her." Herm smiled at her.
"It sure does."
"Bast Weasley…I like it. Look…she even has out hair!" They laughed and Ginny quickly shushed them.
"We don't want Madame Pomfrey in here to kick you guys out. Please be quiet." They agreed and conversation remained mild until Madame Pomfrey did enter and asked them to leave and give her some time alone with her patent. They actually left this time with little complaining. For that, she was grateful. With Ginny as a Healer, Madame Pomfrey had a new charge n her hands.
In Hogsmead
The twins raced down the streets, dodging students and regular shoppers alike. George skidded to a stop in front of their store, and nearly fell over when Fred ran into him from behind. They stood together, staring at their store in dumbfounded amazement.
"Fred?"
"Yes George?"
"It's green."
"Yes George."
"It wasn't green when we left earlier."
"No, it wasn't." Slowly the two entered their shop and were relieved to find that none of their merchandize had been touched. Fred saw the register first.
"Hey George?"
"Yes Fred?"
"Look at this." Floating above the register was a wizard picture, taken just a moment before, of the two of them colliding on the street. It played over and over, the same to the last detail. Without turning, Fred spoke.
"You know who did this, right George?" George nodded, though he knew his twin could not see it.
"Yes Fred, I know."
"PIERSON."
They heard, though they would be hard pressed to say how, Methos's deep laughter, echoing softly inside the store, before fading like a memory.
In the Cave Outside of Hogsmead
Remus smiled and snuggled closer to the man wrapped around him. The two of them were lying in the nest of their robes and the blankets Remus had brought with food for Sirius. Sirius's heartbeat was loud, though slow and rhythmic, under Remus' ear. When Sirius spoke, his voice rumbled in his chest.
"I missed you." Remus chuckled.
"I can tell." Sirius laughed.
"Do you remember when we were younger, and still at Hogwarts?"
"And we used to come here every weekend since James started dating Lilly." Remus added.
"And a few times before."
"we would get here, all sweaty from the hike."
"And we would leave here, sweaty and exhausted-"
"-and dirty,"
"-from what we did in here."
"Hmm." Remus sighed/agreed and squeezed Sirius' waist in a tight hug. There was quiet for a moment, then,
"So tell me what's happening at Hogwarts, Remus. I'm dieing for news."
"You mean gossip."
"Of course. Same thing." Remus laughed, then got down to business.
"Well, we have two new teachers, Professor Cassandra, who replaced Trelawney as the Divination professor. She's nice if a little bit – um - forward with what she wants."
"Which is?"
"Well, it was me, until I told her, in no uncertain terms, that not only was I taken, I was gay to boot." Sirius laughed and Remus continued. "She's pretty nice, now. Snape, of course, hates her, but I think that's because she came onto him at dinner her first night there. That and she tried to kill Pierson."
"She came onto SNAPE? Is she ill? Wait, who's Pierson?" Remus smiled, again.
"Well, she might be a little off, but she did go for me, and Snape's cleaned up. Washed his hair and everything. He looks quite dashing now." Sirius raised an eyebrow. "No, you have nothing to worry about. While he looks better, he's still unpleasant to be around…what Pierson sees in him, I'll never know."
"That's the second time you've mentioned this Pierson chap. Who is he?"
"The second new teacher. He replaced Binns in History of Magic. I sat in on one of his classes once. They're very interesting. He's teaching history through myths and the truth in myths, not the goblin wars. The kids love him. Nice chap. Clean cut, innocent looking. Very smart. Big nose. No spine, no, I should say, a spine of water. You should see the way he sits when he relaxes. It's as if his backbones weren't there. Anyway, on the first day he attached himself to Snape. They've become as thick as thieves, those two."
"Snape has a friend."
"And a lover."
"What?" Remus giggled.
"Sprout saw Pince come out of the library all disheveled with a huge hickey on her neck. The next day Severus shows up with a similar mark on his neck. She put two and two together."
"And got four."
"Nope, only three."
"eh?"
"What she didn't see, that I did, was Flitwick exiting the library first, just as rumpled as she was. Also, I know for a fact that Severus has a male lover."
"Get out."
"I'm serious." Sirius opened his mouth, "I know what you're gonna say and that joke is just too old. Anyway, I know who it is, two."
"Who?" Remus smiled. Sirius's eyes widened. "You mean?"
"Yep, Pierson's with Snape, and they all think that he's with Pince, who's actually with Flitwick. Why does this seem like one of those muggle soap operas?" Sirius laughed.
"This is classic…" his smile developed into a full fledged grin and he laughed. "I can have so much fun with this."
"No you can't."
"Why not?" asked Sirius, perplexed.
"Because," answered Remus, "I promised I'd be nice. Snape, for all his bad points, is a good guy. He deserves this chance at happiness." Sirius made a non-commital noise and changed the subject.
"So what's going on with Harry? How's he doing?"
"He's more subdued than he used to be. Cedric's death hit him hard. How hard, I'm not sure of yet. Draco's helped.'
"Draco? Draco Malfoy?" Remus nodded.
"I know it seems strange, but Dumbledore thinks we can trust him, and I trust Dumbledore." Sirius nodded, digesting this information. Remus went on. "Hermione made prefect, like there was any doubt, and she's not dating Ron Weasley. Ron, it turns out, is a Seer, and a powerful one as well, with the way he reacted to his first vision, and they way he ate everything." Sirius laughed, then paused.
"We have the son of the most important Death Eater, the Boy Who Lived, and a Seer on our side? All of them underage and extremely powerful? Boy am I glad I'm on your side." Remus laughed, and rolled, so he was straddling his lover.
"Right now, the side I want you on is your back."
"Oh really?"
"Yes, really."
"Good." Sirius wiggled down and disappeared under the blanked. Remus ghasped.
"Bad boy!"
"Are you complaining?
"No?
"Good – now let me work and be quiet!"
"Oh! Yes!" They continued in such a fashion and, for the sake of decency, we'll let them have their privacy.
TBC
Wow, another chapter so soon. Whee! Ok. You like? R/R and tell me. I'm not gonna say much now…it's late. I'll get the next chapter out by the end of the week. NOTICE!!! I need ideas for pranks that Methos or the Twins can pull. I need all I can and will give you credit for the ideas. Please? With sugar on top? If you don't then I can't put in any more pranks.
Lady Cinnibar – Yeah, they aren't the best of friends, but a lot of that is simply House Rivalry (in my world at least) and they actually are friendlier outside of the classroom. She will support him when she does find out. I'll address the Cassandra's rooms are right next to Methos' rooms, so she heard it, and went to investigate (probably hoping to cause him some public embarrassment.) She rant to tell him because she 1) wanted the noise to stop and 2) wanted to see him get hit with a bulger (which didn't happen) I reviewed Ghosts…update it!
Xelle – I'm glad you approve. I totally understand the reviewing thing, I get the same way sometimes. I'm grateful for whatever you give me.
Annakas – That scene in the teachers' room was the best to write. He he. Yeah, something like that might happen to Severus, but I'm not sure yet. He might not become immortal in this story. But…eh…maybe. Harry & Co.'s reaction will be fun to write as well. He he, I love this story. It's fun. More Methos/Severus soon, don't worry. The classes will be soon as well. Chiaroscuro major and maybe minor will be updated next week, when I have spring break and I have the time. I dare you to challenge anybody to write a Legolas/Drizzt story…I wanna read it.
Vertigo – yep…I love that scene, too. I put it in on a whim and loved it. I'm glad you liked the pranks, but I need ideas! Help!
Aurumlupi – Yes, she hurried. Check Lady Cinnibar's little thingie above this and I explained it there. Minerva will figure it out after the Dream team + Draco find out. I'm glad you like it.
Wyrm – glad you like. It was priceless, that look. Greatness!
Vampire Child – Yummy…lunch. I'm glad you liked it!
WyldeHorse – Yes It'll be Percy/Oliver. A subplot in that story will be how they got together. I love that couple as well. They're actually my favorite. I'm a Percy/Oliver shipper, I admit it. Percy is my favorite character, hands down. I will, thanks. I'm really thrilled you like it!
Dreamer of Impossible Dreams – Sorry about the updates thing…I'm working on it. I have now a chapter written ahead of what I posted, so, it's going good. My room is messy, too, so I can sympathize. No, the Raven is not Amanda, it's Snape. He's bird…he has to be with that Nose. Amanda probably won't be in these stories until either year 7 (a sequel to the sequel to this story) or the over the summer story. Wow. That's a lot. 0_o
CyanideQueen – Thanks!
SilverCatOfBast – Sorry, the cat's golden not silver, but…that sucks what your bro did. I'm sorry. I'm glad you liked this chapter!
The Light Goddess – Peter Wingfield. Sorry. I did misunderstand. That's his name – Peter Wingfield. Glad you liked the story.
Well…keep reviewing and goodnight!