Changing Memories
Disclaimer: The stuff in italics is taken directly from J. K. Rowling's fifth book in the Harry Potter series, Order of the Phoenix. This story is, in fact, inspired directly by that book. I am making no money off this story, nor do I own the characters, the setting, Hogwarts, or anything else. They belong to the diva of writing, J. K. Rowling. All I own, in fact, is the character Kala—who, you will probably guess, is supposed to represent me. Now that I'm certain you're thoroughly aware that this is NOT MINE, let's proceed.
Author's Note: Many of you will probably hate me after this story, but please bear with me anyway. I would just like to say that after the scene in Professor Snape's Pensieve, I came very, very, extremely close to hating both Sirius and James—two characters I had previously thought impossible to even dislike. And then Sirius had to go get himself killed, and I felt horrible for all those bad thoughts I'd been thinking about him….and yet, NOTHING can excuse their unprovoked cruelty while in school! I remember thinking, as I read that passage, all the things I would like to do to James and Sirius for torturing my Professor Snape—and while they're not all included in here (They would definitely make this R-rated), you will begin to see, perhaps, something of the depth of my anger. Keep in mind that I DO like both James and Sirius, and am VERY fond of Gryffindor House, having a sister and a best friend in Gryffindor; I just am really, really upset about what they did. I do accept flames, and I have a feeling I'll be getting a lot of those, so flame away. Everyone has a right to their opinion, so I won't get upset and go flame your stories in return. For those of you who actually agree with my ideas presented here, please review and let me know. It would be nice to have a little support here.
Summary: This story is an addition to the scene with Professor Snape's Pensieve, taken from The Order of the Phoenix, in which author Kalariah (Kala for short) makes her opinion known. Everything in this chapter is directly quoted from the book. The next chapter will contain my additions. I thought it best to separate the two, so as not to confuse anyone. I normally wouldn't use direct quotes, especially in such length, but I wanted to make sure everyone's memories were clear on the preceding events to the next chapter. Once again, I did NOT write anything in this chapter!! That comes next chapter!!
Chapter 1: Gryffindor Gang vs. Slytherin Solo
From Order of the Phoenix:
"All right, Evans?" said James, and the tone of his voice was suddenly pleasant, deeper, more mature.
"Leave him alone," Lily repeated. She was looking at James with every sign of great dislike. "What's he done to you?"
"Well," said James, appearing to deliberate the point, "it's more the fact that he exists, if you know what I mean…."
Many of the surrounding watchers laughed, Sirius and Wormtail included, but Lupin, still apparently intent on his book, didn't, and neither did Lily.
"You think you're funny," she said coldly. "But you're just an arrogant, bullying toerag, Potter. Leave him alone."
"I will if you go out with me, Evans," said James quickly. "Go on…Go out with me, and I'll never lay a wand on old Snivelly again."
Behind him, the Impediment Jinx was wearing off. Snape was beginning to inch toward his fallen wand, spitting out soapsuds as he crawled.
"I wouldn't go out with you if it was a choice between you and the giant squid," said Lily.
"Bad luck, Prongs," said Sirius briskly, turning back to Snape. "OY!"
But too late; Snape had directed his wand straight at James; there was a flash of light and a gash appeared on the side of James's face, spattering his robes with blood. James whirled about; a second flash of light later, Snape was hanging upside down in the air, his robes falling over his head to reveal skinny, pallid legs and a pair of graying underpants.
Many people in the small crowd watching cheered. Sirius, James, and Wormtail roared with laughter.
Lily, whose furious expression had twitched for an instant as though she was going to smile, said, "Let him down!"
"Certainly," said James and he jerked his wand upward. Snape fell into a crumpled heap on the ground. Disentangling himself from the robes, he got quickly to his feet, wand up, but Sirius said, "Locomotor mortis!" and Snape keeled over again at once, rigid as a board.
"LEAVE HIM ALONE!" Lily shouted. She had her own wand out now. James and Sirius eyed it warily.
"Ah, Evans, don't make me hex you," said James earnestly.
"Take the curse off him, then!"
James sighed deeply, then turned to Snape and muttered the countercurse.
"There you go," he said, as Snape struggled to his feet again, "you're lucky Evans was here, Snivellus—"
"I don't need help from filthy little Mudbloods like her!"
Lily blinked. "Fine," she said coolly. "I won't bother in future. And I'd wash your pants if I were you, Snivellus."
"Apologize to Evans!" James roared at Snape, his wand pointed threateningly at him.
"I don't want you to make him apologize," Lily shouted, rounding on James. "You're as bad as he is…."
"What?" yelped James. "I'd NEVER call you a—you-know-what!"
"Messing up your hair because you think it looks cool to look like you've just got off your broomstick, showing off with that stupid Snitch, walking down corridors and hexing anyone who annoys you just because you can—I'm surprised your broomstick can get off the ground with that fat head on it. You make me SICK."
She turned on her heel and hurried away.
"Evans!" James shouted after her, "Hey, EVANS!"
But she didn't look back.
"What is it with her?" said James, trying and failing to look as though this was a throwaway question of no real importance to him.
"Reading between the lines, I'd say she thinks you're a bit conceited, mate," said Sirius.
"Right," said James, who looked furious now, "right—"
There was another flash of light, and Snape was once again hanging upside down in the air.
"Who wants to see me take off Snivelly's pants?"
