Chapter 22 - Letters Filled With Love
Over the next seven months, the six friends kept in contact by post, Lily keeping them updated on how Mr. Evans was doing, and James, Remus, Sirius, Kayla, and Aria keeping Lily updated on what was going on at Hogwarts, and who was with who.
November 14
Kayla, Aria, James, Sirius, and Remus,
Hi. I just thought that I'd write you guys to inform you on how things are going around here. Everything is a mess. It seems as if everything is lifeless now. Like the whole house has already gone into mourning. I think that I'm going nuts.
Daddy is still trying to make the best of what time he has left, and making sure that my memories and Mama's are filled with happiness. And they are.
But, he's sick again. I swear he gets sick more often than not. If he's not in bed, he's walking around coughing up a storm or sniffling every two seconds. I'm starting to get scared. Really scared. I don't know how much longer he's going to be able to get out of bed, or even move again.
I don't want to lose him.
Daddy's calling, so I'm going to go. I'll keep you all up to date.
Oh! I do have something to ask of you all though. Please keep me informed of everything that's going on there. I don't want to come back and not know anything that had happened. And try not to get into too much trouble with out me.
Love Always,
Lily
11-16
Lily Billy,
Hiya! I can't make any promises; after all, trouble is my middle name. Adopted middle name at least. We all decided that we would write our own letters to you instead of one big one. I think that it was mainly because James didn't want us to read all of his mushy stuff.
We miss ya Lilly Billy.
Kay and I finally announced our relationship. That had to be better than any prank that I've ever played. I thought that everybody was going to faint the way they were all looking. It was just so funny. And Avery's face, you just had to see it. It looked as if a house-elf had just clouted him upside of his head with one of those iron-cooking things . . . skillets? Is that the word? Oh well. You get my point. Don't you?
The teams have been starting their Quidditch tryouts. You will never believe who the Ravenclaw team wanted to pick as your replacement captain, ready for this? Kayla. She laughed so hard when they told her this. Can you imagine Kayla being Captain? NO? That's what we thought too. But . . . we'll see. I'll let her tell you the story since if I do she'll bean me. Yikes! Imagine a dent in my pretty head. Ahh, well, I must go plot my death for Divie. Bye!
The One, The Only,
Sirius
15 of November
Lily,
Hello. I'm sorry that I couldn't make it to see your father with you guys. But, well, you know my condition. I really wish that I could have though.
I miss you Lily. We all do. Everything seems so quiet without the leader of the Elements in our midst. Even the Professors are missing you! Imagine that. Especially Professor Flitwick. Whenever he does roll, he pauses on your name and sighs. You always were the only one who could answer his questions.
It appears that Maggie Wilson has finally broken up with Jeff Whinning by the way. Rumor goes that she caught him and Clarissa Tullbridge, you know, the fifth year Slytherin, in the broom closet next to the Library yesterday having a full out snog, and his hands up her skirts. You'll have to ask Kayla for specifics, as she is one of the few who actually witnessed this.
Well, I've run out of things to think about, so I'll be going now.
Keep well, Lily.
Love,
Remus
11/15
Lillia,
Hi. Don't ask where the name come from. I say it's from spending too much time around Sirius. Aria claims it's from taking a dire fall when I was a baby, but I'm not all that sure about that one.
I don't want Daddy to go either, Lil. I really don't, I'm going to miss him so much when he does go though. But, he gave us something that can never be taken away, Lily. He gave us love, and he gave us memories that would take a million Memory Charms to erase. Always remember that. (Can you believe that those words came from Sirius' mouth? Something has gotten into that boy.)
Oh, My God! They made me Captain. I laughed till I thought that I was going to faint. But I did end up taking the position. I can't wait to see what my "leader skills" get this team into. God help us all. We're holding tryouts this weekend. I really don't want to replace you, 'cuz your going to get your position and Captainship back next year, but we have to. I was thinking about bringing the backup in, and recruiting a backup backup, if that made any sense. It didn't to me, and I wrote it! Yes, most defiantly too much time with Sirius.
Well, I must start my Charms homework, and seeing as I can no longer bug you for the answers, I must do the stupid thing by myself. Bye.
Give my love to Mom and Daddy.
Love Forever,
Kayla the Pouncer
November 15
Red,
Hi. I miss you so much. It's weird, I'm used to having dreams about you, but I no longer have them. (Don't get in a huff, and listen to the rest before you go blowing your top.) Now all that I dream about isn't a dream, it's something that happened. The only thing that invades my mind as I sleep was that last night that we had together. I can remember every detail of that night, all the way down to every moan, every pant, and every gasp. Okay! Enough thinking about that. I wish that you were here.
I've been starting the tryouts for Quidditch, and I already know that it's going to feel so weird not playing against you during the season. Not that I ever actually played you me being a seeker and you being a chaser, but I think that you get what I'm trying to say here. Hopefully, because I really don't know how else to say that.
So, how are you holding up? Are you doing okay? Please don't overdue yourself and make yourself sick, I don't think that I could handle you being so.
You know, I heard that the Potions Master is going up for retirement this year. I'm not sure if that's true, but if so that's going to be so . . . weird. No more Professor Davidson to make miserable. No! I will not let that happen. Hehe. All the possibilities. What are they? The possibilities, do you know what they are? No, me neither. Oh well. Looks like he's just gonna have to go then.
Can you imagine how weird it'd be if they actually broke their own law and gave us a NICE potions teacher? Oh the horror! Just kidding. Well, not really, but that's neither here nor there.
So, tell me. What'cha wearing? Anything that I'd be interested in taking off maybe? Hmm? Come on, you can tell me. Pleaseee! And you stop laughing at me. It's not funny. I'm a deprived young man here; I'm supposed to ask.
I miss you Lils. So so so so much. By the way, Kayla and Aria are making us guys do our Christmas shopping early so that we won't complain about the stuffiness of stores this year, what do you want? Besides me that is. You're the only person I can't figure out. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing yet. I mean, if I can't figure you out, then I'd have to always be on alert, which can be good at times, but . . . I don't know the other part of my defense. Did I make any sense what so ever to you, or is it just me? God, I confuse myself. Isn't that sad? I'd make a bad lawyer, don't you think? NO, don't answer that, I don't think that I'd like to know what you think about that, or do I?
I miss you Lily.
I love you too, with every fiber of my soul.
With all of my love,
James
Such letters were traded between these six past Christmas, in which Lily received a singing glass music box with the inscription, "To the one who holds my heart forever more. Love Always, James." And many other heart warming gifts from the people that she loved.
They continued through the new year, with reports of Mr. Evans getting better, then through February with Mr. Evans getting sick again, March was much the same, then Easter came, and the friends went to visit for a day.
After they went back to Hogwarts, Mr. Evan's health turned for the worst. Lily's letters went from two a day, to one or two every other week.
Then, on May 22 the group received the letter that contained these four sentences.
He died late last night. He's gone. The service is May 26, I've already sent a note to Dumbledore. I've arranged everything, just be here.
Over the next seven months, the six friends kept in contact by post, Lily keeping them updated on how Mr. Evans was doing, and James, Remus, Sirius, Kayla, and Aria keeping Lily updated on what was going on at Hogwarts, and who was with who.
November 14
Kayla, Aria, James, Sirius, and Remus,
Hi. I just thought that I'd write you guys to inform you on how things are going around here. Everything is a mess. It seems as if everything is lifeless now. Like the whole house has already gone into mourning. I think that I'm going nuts.
Daddy is still trying to make the best of what time he has left, and making sure that my memories and Mama's are filled with happiness. And they are.
But, he's sick again. I swear he gets sick more often than not. If he's not in bed, he's walking around coughing up a storm or sniffling every two seconds. I'm starting to get scared. Really scared. I don't know how much longer he's going to be able to get out of bed, or even move again.
I don't want to lose him.
Daddy's calling, so I'm going to go. I'll keep you all up to date.
Oh! I do have something to ask of you all though. Please keep me informed of everything that's going on there. I don't want to come back and not know anything that had happened. And try not to get into too much trouble with out me.
Love Always,
Lily
11-16
Lily Billy,
Hiya! I can't make any promises; after all, trouble is my middle name. Adopted middle name at least. We all decided that we would write our own letters to you instead of one big one. I think that it was mainly because James didn't want us to read all of his mushy stuff.
We miss ya Lilly Billy.
Kay and I finally announced our relationship. That had to be better than any prank that I've ever played. I thought that everybody was going to faint the way they were all looking. It was just so funny. And Avery's face, you just had to see it. It looked as if a house-elf had just clouted him upside of his head with one of those iron-cooking things . . . skillets? Is that the word? Oh well. You get my point. Don't you?
The teams have been starting their Quidditch tryouts. You will never believe who the Ravenclaw team wanted to pick as your replacement captain, ready for this? Kayla. She laughed so hard when they told her this. Can you imagine Kayla being Captain? NO? That's what we thought too. But . . . we'll see. I'll let her tell you the story since if I do she'll bean me. Yikes! Imagine a dent in my pretty head. Ahh, well, I must go plot my death for Divie. Bye!
The One, The Only,
Sirius
15 of November
Lily,
Hello. I'm sorry that I couldn't make it to see your father with you guys. But, well, you know my condition. I really wish that I could have though.
I miss you Lily. We all do. Everything seems so quiet without the leader of the Elements in our midst. Even the Professors are missing you! Imagine that. Especially Professor Flitwick. Whenever he does roll, he pauses on your name and sighs. You always were the only one who could answer his questions.
It appears that Maggie Wilson has finally broken up with Jeff Whinning by the way. Rumor goes that she caught him and Clarissa Tullbridge, you know, the fifth year Slytherin, in the broom closet next to the Library yesterday having a full out snog, and his hands up her skirts. You'll have to ask Kayla for specifics, as she is one of the few who actually witnessed this.
Well, I've run out of things to think about, so I'll be going now.
Keep well, Lily.
Love,
Remus
11/15
Lillia,
Hi. Don't ask where the name come from. I say it's from spending too much time around Sirius. Aria claims it's from taking a dire fall when I was a baby, but I'm not all that sure about that one.
I don't want Daddy to go either, Lil. I really don't, I'm going to miss him so much when he does go though. But, he gave us something that can never be taken away, Lily. He gave us love, and he gave us memories that would take a million Memory Charms to erase. Always remember that. (Can you believe that those words came from Sirius' mouth? Something has gotten into that boy.)
Oh, My God! They made me Captain. I laughed till I thought that I was going to faint. But I did end up taking the position. I can't wait to see what my "leader skills" get this team into. God help us all. We're holding tryouts this weekend. I really don't want to replace you, 'cuz your going to get your position and Captainship back next year, but we have to. I was thinking about bringing the backup in, and recruiting a backup backup, if that made any sense. It didn't to me, and I wrote it! Yes, most defiantly too much time with Sirius.
Well, I must start my Charms homework, and seeing as I can no longer bug you for the answers, I must do the stupid thing by myself. Bye.
Give my love to Mom and Daddy.
Love Forever,
Kayla the Pouncer
November 15
Red,
Hi. I miss you so much. It's weird, I'm used to having dreams about you, but I no longer have them. (Don't get in a huff, and listen to the rest before you go blowing your top.) Now all that I dream about isn't a dream, it's something that happened. The only thing that invades my mind as I sleep was that last night that we had together. I can remember every detail of that night, all the way down to every moan, every pant, and every gasp. Okay! Enough thinking about that. I wish that you were here.
I've been starting the tryouts for Quidditch, and I already know that it's going to feel so weird not playing against you during the season. Not that I ever actually played you me being a seeker and you being a chaser, but I think that you get what I'm trying to say here. Hopefully, because I really don't know how else to say that.
So, how are you holding up? Are you doing okay? Please don't overdue yourself and make yourself sick, I don't think that I could handle you being so.
You know, I heard that the Potions Master is going up for retirement this year. I'm not sure if that's true, but if so that's going to be so . . . weird. No more Professor Davidson to make miserable. No! I will not let that happen. Hehe. All the possibilities. What are they? The possibilities, do you know what they are? No, me neither. Oh well. Looks like he's just gonna have to go then.
Can you imagine how weird it'd be if they actually broke their own law and gave us a NICE potions teacher? Oh the horror! Just kidding. Well, not really, but that's neither here nor there.
So, tell me. What'cha wearing? Anything that I'd be interested in taking off maybe? Hmm? Come on, you can tell me. Pleaseee! And you stop laughing at me. It's not funny. I'm a deprived young man here; I'm supposed to ask.
I miss you Lils. So so so so much. By the way, Kayla and Aria are making us guys do our Christmas shopping early so that we won't complain about the stuffiness of stores this year, what do you want? Besides me that is. You're the only person I can't figure out. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing yet. I mean, if I can't figure you out, then I'd have to always be on alert, which can be good at times, but . . . I don't know the other part of my defense. Did I make any sense what so ever to you, or is it just me? God, I confuse myself. Isn't that sad? I'd make a bad lawyer, don't you think? NO, don't answer that, I don't think that I'd like to know what you think about that, or do I?
I miss you Lily.
I love you too, with every fiber of my soul.
With all of my love,
James
Such letters were traded between these six past Christmas, in which Lily received a singing glass music box with the inscription, "To the one who holds my heart forever more. Love Always, James." And many other heart warming gifts from the people that she loved.
They continued through the new year, with reports of Mr. Evans getting better, then through February with Mr. Evans getting sick again, March was much the same, then Easter came, and the friends went to visit for a day.
After they went back to Hogwarts, Mr. Evan's health turned for the worst. Lily's letters went from two a day, to one or two every other week.
Then, on May 22 the group received the letter that contained these four sentences.
He died late last night. He's gone. The service is May 26, I've already sent a note to Dumbledore. I've arranged everything, just be here.