Werewolves, Dogs, and The Future
By Stevie Bonine
August 17, 2003
Disclaimer: I don't own any more than I've already claimed in the first two chapters.
I must ask my reviewers to remember that Madcrazymolly, one of the BEST fanfic writers, is helping me with this story. We are rping ½ of it online.
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After Andi had left the kitchens, she went back to the common room. Setting herself on the couch, she plugged in the CD player, as she waited for Sydney to come back.
Sydney walked in, face glowing. Catching sight of Andi, she walked over, and grabbed the CD player off of her. "That's mine, you prat!"
Andi raised an eyebrow, and handed the earphones over. "Here, take them. I'm sorry for touching your beloved CD player."
"You should be." Syd snarled, glare pointed at Andi.
"What's your problem? You leave early in the morning, no note, you don't show up to Breakfast, and then you act like a spoiled brat!" Andi retorted.
Sirius and Remus trotted in after that. Sirius had one arm slung over Remus's shoulder as he was spouting off some story. Both fell silent and stopped dead at seeing the girls in a raging moment.
Syd swung her fist at Andi, who jumped back in time. "SHUT UP!! I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF YOU CARING ABOUT ME!"
Andi looked as though she were about to cry. "Fine. Just...fine." And with that, she ran off into her room.
Sirius darted over to Syd and caught her around the shoulder, "Hey, settle down there tiger."
Remus took the other path, and dashed up the stairs after Andi, but got a great surprise when it all gave a screech and the stones turned to a smooth surface and he slid back down into the common room on the slide that now led to the girls' dormitories.
Syd shook a bit as he touched her. "She's just SO annoying! She thinks she owns me or something. 'Syd, where are you going? Would your parents let you do that? Syd, stop that, you're being rude.' Everything I do is wrong, and I've had enough of it."
Sirius took his hands back, glance over his shoulder at Remus who was sitting on his butt where he'd landed after being practically thrown from the girls' dorm. He shook his head and looked back to Syd, "Look, I know friends can be impossible at time, and I'm sure she's pissed you off...but she is in fact your friend right?"
Syd shrugged. "She was. Can't say much about now. Don't really know if I want that kind of friend or not."
Andi shut the door, as she walked into the dorm. Grabbing her backpack, she threw a couple things in it, set it on her back, and opened the door. Then, getting on all fours, she morphed. Racing down the steps, she nearly ran into Lupin. With a loud yelp, she turned, and managed to avoid him. Approaching the portrait hole, she ran out, and down the steps.
Remus was on his feet in a matter of seconds, he looked over to Syd, "Is it worth trying to follow her? Will I be able to find her?"
Syd shrugged. "She'll probably hide in a minute. She'll cry for about 2 minutes, and then she'll try to kill herself. Nothing big."
Remus's jaw dropped, he didn't wait...he didn't respond he dashed toward the door and bound out of the portal hole.
Sirius decided against trying to reason with a girl and opted for trying to calm her instead, "Wanna go down to the Quidditch Pitch, it's nice out there."
Syd sighed. "Sure."
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Andi ran up toward where she and Lupin had practiced the animagi spell. Reaching it, she stalked up and down the hall three times, before finding the door. For some reason, the room decided to be generous and offered a doggie door. She walked in, and curled up underneath a chair again.
Lupin thought that Andi might go to the Room of Requirement. He paced the hall and turned to find the door appear, "Please let her have come here." He didn't notice the doggy door in his haste, though he sighed at seeing Andi hiding under a familiar chair.
He pointed behind him; "I could go. But I'm not going to...not until I know you're alright."
Andi didn't move, in fact she stayed where she was. She trusted Lupin, but she was so disappointed in Syd. They had made a pact to stick together during this thing. Finally, she let out a little whine, and crawled halfway out from under the chair.
Remus smiled, "Someone being with you can help. I know, so you don't have to say anything. I can talk for both of us if you want," Remus offered a hand, indicating he wanted to give her a pat. "It's tough to find good friends, and it's even tougher to be a good friend. Trust me, they can disappoint you...I know. But they can be your greatest asset too."
She looked almost ashamed of herself, but finally she moved completely toward him. She sat by his feet, head low, and ears back.
"No need to be ashamed, they can be difficult to get along with. And it's okay," Remus pet her, trying to comfort her. "Andi, I need to tell you something...I don't know why and I can't explain how I feel like I should be telling you this now."
Andi looked up at him, and then pressed into his leg, almost telling him she was listening.
"I mean we hardly know each other...and I don't mean for it to be an excuse, but I can't go to Hogsmeade with you next weekend...like I want to. I'll do my best to explain."
She waited, still being patient.
He breathed deeply, "I'll be gone next weekend...at the shrieking shack. The people of the village will tell you it's haunted...but it's not, it's just me. I'm...I'm..." he stood and walked across the room and hung his head, with his back to her and said softly, "I'm a danger to you and my friends. I'll be a werewolf next Saturday Andi."
Andi didn't move away from him, instead, she moved closer. She walked across the room, and nuzzled his knee, trying to comfort him some. Finally, she moved away so she could morph back.
"I know, Remus. I saw the signs. But I have something that can help you, if you'll let me try to help you." She replied softly, her eyes looking into his.
He stared at her and nodded, "I will accept any help you're willing to give."
She smiled slightly. "I know of a potion that can help you. And actually, I have to tell you something myself."
Remus smiled, "A potion...that can help. Really?" He perked, then nodded, "Something to tell me?"
She hesitated for a second, before looking at him again. He said when she found him trustworthy; she could tell him about where she was from. And indeed she could. "Remus, I'm from the future."
She smiled slightly as he perked up. "Yeah, its called Wolfsbane. Instead of keeping you as a werewolf, it'll let you turn into a normal wolf, and then you and I could talk. You will have your own mind, and you won't be a danger to others." She sighed. "I was sent back in time to help you. That's about all I can tell you right now, but maybe later, I can tell you more."
Remus blinked and stared. After several seconds he nodded again, slowly this time, "You must trust me, this must be the time." He looked away for a moment then took his eyes to meet hers. He let her speak and finally raised his fingers to her lips. Gently he pressed his index finger across them, "Shhh, there is no need to tell me more...now or later. I wouldn't want you to cause any trouble because of me. I don't want you do be in any risk at all...I will do whatever you need, and I will help however I can, but please tell me nothing that will endanger you." Then he smiled and attempted to sound casual, "Wolfsbane you say? I should like to try it. I would like to be a wolf alongside you during the full moon. Perhaps I was mistaken, maybe we will be able to experience Hogsmeade together."
She sighed. "I probably shouldn't have told you that much, but I couldn't lie to you. I couldn't lower myself to that level. I have the choice to stay here, in the past, or return to the future, when what I need to do is done. As of now, I want to stay. And yes, that's why I brought it with me."
Remus closed his eyes and looked away for a brief second, hearing her words saying that she wanted to stay. He looked back to her, "Andi, you might find my question too bold, and tell me if it is...but why is it that you would choose to stay, as of now?"
She blushed slightly, and couldn't bring to herself to look into his eyes. "You."
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Sirius looked to Syd, "Bring your broom."
Syd grinned. "Didn't get one. I'll just borrow Malfoy's though, see if I could run it into a tree or something."
Sirius laughed, "I'll do my best in helping you with that, if I can." He paused and winked at her, "If Malfoy won't let you have his, you could try and get Severus's broom."
She grinned. "I've a better idea."
"Yeah?" Sirius asked. "What's that?"
And just then, she morphed into a large hawk. Flapping her gorgeous wings, she floated to the top of Sirius's head, and perched there.
Sirius didn't move his head, though he looked up with his eyes, "That's a neat trick! I've never met an Animangus that could do two animals."
She screeched, and picked at her wings. Moving again, she perched on his shoulder, and waited for him to move.
Sirius walked toward the portal that led out towards the Quidditch field.
Suddenly, Syd screeched loudly, and took off.
Lucius Malfoy stood behind Sirius, looking extremely smug. "Well, what a cute little bird you have Sirius!"
"Lucius," Sirius turned, "That's a nice face you got there, do they use it to stamp the gorilla animal crackers?"
Syd caught the wind drift, and soared towards Lucius's hair. Sinking her talons into his head, she clung tightly, not eager to let him get away with anything.
Lucius yelped in pain, as he glared at Sirius, for some reason, unable to reply at all. Pulling out his wand, he shot a spell up at Syd.
Sirius gave a hearty laugh, "Looks like my cute little bird, is smarter than one Lucius Malfoy."
He hit her square on, although he did manage to light his hair on fire.
"Whoa!" Sirius instantly went for his wand.
Lucius covered his own head with water, and then took off.
Sirius didn't bother with Lucius any longer instead he went to Syd, "Damn, are you alright?"
Syd fell to the ground, waited for Malfoy to leave, before morphing back. She held onto her left wrist, as she pushed her arm into her side. "I guess." She replied between clenched teeth.
"What a git," Sirius grumbled. "Come on Syd, how bad did he hurt your arm?"
She smiled slightly, clearing the evidence of pain off her face, yet it clung to her eyes. "Not that bad. It's still attached, isn't it?"
Sirius nodded, "My kind'a girl. Come on, let's get out of here before Malfoy comes back with professors or worse Peeves."
She nodded, and followed him. Behind his back, she took about ten aspirin, which she kept in her pocket.
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"Listen, I don't go for the short type." Ronni remarked, as Peter winked at her. "Believe me, I'd rather snog Snape than stay in the same room as you."
He looked slightly disappointed, but nevertheless, he stayed by her side. "So, what's a beautiful woman like you doing here?"
She backhanded him in the face. "Listen closely, I don't date creeps, ok? Go hump the whomping willow tree."
"Anything for you, my darling." He muttered, as he backed away from her.
She snorted, shook her head, and continued on her way.
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Lily made her way up to the boy's dormitories. "James?"
"Evans?" He asked questioningly.
She nodded. "Yeah. Ronni told me to give you a chance, so, here's your chance."
He smiled to himself, and made a personal note to thank Ronni later. "I've been wanting to do this for a long time, Lily." He muttered, as he pressed his lips against hers.
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Sirius and Sydney walked into the common room. "Are you sure you're alright?"
Syd nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine. I just want to see something real quick, I'll be right back."
He smiled, and waited for her down in the common room. "Ok."
Syd grinned at him, and raced up to her dorm. Closing the door behind her, she sorted through her stuff, found the Essence of Veela, and then Andi's Wolfsbane potion. Pouring the Wolfsbane out the window, she refilled the vile with Essence of Veela, before replacing it in Andi's bag. "Have fun, Andi."
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Wow. Syd's mean. I wanted to thank all of you who reviewed especially those who read both chapters and reviewed. I appreciate every review. And yes, I do joint stories, and I role-play. You can contact me at Stephbme or PFSiriusMe. Have a nice day! And don't forget to review!!-Legofodopip signing off
By Stevie Bonine
August 17, 2003
Disclaimer: I don't own any more than I've already claimed in the first two chapters.
I must ask my reviewers to remember that Madcrazymolly, one of the BEST fanfic writers, is helping me with this story. We are rping ½ of it online.
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After Andi had left the kitchens, she went back to the common room. Setting herself on the couch, she plugged in the CD player, as she waited for Sydney to come back.
Sydney walked in, face glowing. Catching sight of Andi, she walked over, and grabbed the CD player off of her. "That's mine, you prat!"
Andi raised an eyebrow, and handed the earphones over. "Here, take them. I'm sorry for touching your beloved CD player."
"You should be." Syd snarled, glare pointed at Andi.
"What's your problem? You leave early in the morning, no note, you don't show up to Breakfast, and then you act like a spoiled brat!" Andi retorted.
Sirius and Remus trotted in after that. Sirius had one arm slung over Remus's shoulder as he was spouting off some story. Both fell silent and stopped dead at seeing the girls in a raging moment.
Syd swung her fist at Andi, who jumped back in time. "SHUT UP!! I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF YOU CARING ABOUT ME!"
Andi looked as though she were about to cry. "Fine. Just...fine." And with that, she ran off into her room.
Sirius darted over to Syd and caught her around the shoulder, "Hey, settle down there tiger."
Remus took the other path, and dashed up the stairs after Andi, but got a great surprise when it all gave a screech and the stones turned to a smooth surface and he slid back down into the common room on the slide that now led to the girls' dormitories.
Syd shook a bit as he touched her. "She's just SO annoying! She thinks she owns me or something. 'Syd, where are you going? Would your parents let you do that? Syd, stop that, you're being rude.' Everything I do is wrong, and I've had enough of it."
Sirius took his hands back, glance over his shoulder at Remus who was sitting on his butt where he'd landed after being practically thrown from the girls' dorm. He shook his head and looked back to Syd, "Look, I know friends can be impossible at time, and I'm sure she's pissed you off...but she is in fact your friend right?"
Syd shrugged. "She was. Can't say much about now. Don't really know if I want that kind of friend or not."
Andi shut the door, as she walked into the dorm. Grabbing her backpack, she threw a couple things in it, set it on her back, and opened the door. Then, getting on all fours, she morphed. Racing down the steps, she nearly ran into Lupin. With a loud yelp, she turned, and managed to avoid him. Approaching the portrait hole, she ran out, and down the steps.
Remus was on his feet in a matter of seconds, he looked over to Syd, "Is it worth trying to follow her? Will I be able to find her?"
Syd shrugged. "She'll probably hide in a minute. She'll cry for about 2 minutes, and then she'll try to kill herself. Nothing big."
Remus's jaw dropped, he didn't wait...he didn't respond he dashed toward the door and bound out of the portal hole.
Sirius decided against trying to reason with a girl and opted for trying to calm her instead, "Wanna go down to the Quidditch Pitch, it's nice out there."
Syd sighed. "Sure."
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Andi ran up toward where she and Lupin had practiced the animagi spell. Reaching it, she stalked up and down the hall three times, before finding the door. For some reason, the room decided to be generous and offered a doggie door. She walked in, and curled up underneath a chair again.
Lupin thought that Andi might go to the Room of Requirement. He paced the hall and turned to find the door appear, "Please let her have come here." He didn't notice the doggy door in his haste, though he sighed at seeing Andi hiding under a familiar chair.
He pointed behind him; "I could go. But I'm not going to...not until I know you're alright."
Andi didn't move, in fact she stayed where she was. She trusted Lupin, but she was so disappointed in Syd. They had made a pact to stick together during this thing. Finally, she let out a little whine, and crawled halfway out from under the chair.
Remus smiled, "Someone being with you can help. I know, so you don't have to say anything. I can talk for both of us if you want," Remus offered a hand, indicating he wanted to give her a pat. "It's tough to find good friends, and it's even tougher to be a good friend. Trust me, they can disappoint you...I know. But they can be your greatest asset too."
She looked almost ashamed of herself, but finally she moved completely toward him. She sat by his feet, head low, and ears back.
"No need to be ashamed, they can be difficult to get along with. And it's okay," Remus pet her, trying to comfort her. "Andi, I need to tell you something...I don't know why and I can't explain how I feel like I should be telling you this now."
Andi looked up at him, and then pressed into his leg, almost telling him she was listening.
"I mean we hardly know each other...and I don't mean for it to be an excuse, but I can't go to Hogsmeade with you next weekend...like I want to. I'll do my best to explain."
She waited, still being patient.
He breathed deeply, "I'll be gone next weekend...at the shrieking shack. The people of the village will tell you it's haunted...but it's not, it's just me. I'm...I'm..." he stood and walked across the room and hung his head, with his back to her and said softly, "I'm a danger to you and my friends. I'll be a werewolf next Saturday Andi."
Andi didn't move away from him, instead, she moved closer. She walked across the room, and nuzzled his knee, trying to comfort him some. Finally, she moved away so she could morph back.
"I know, Remus. I saw the signs. But I have something that can help you, if you'll let me try to help you." She replied softly, her eyes looking into his.
He stared at her and nodded, "I will accept any help you're willing to give."
She smiled slightly. "I know of a potion that can help you. And actually, I have to tell you something myself."
Remus smiled, "A potion...that can help. Really?" He perked, then nodded, "Something to tell me?"
She hesitated for a second, before looking at him again. He said when she found him trustworthy; she could tell him about where she was from. And indeed she could. "Remus, I'm from the future."
She smiled slightly as he perked up. "Yeah, its called Wolfsbane. Instead of keeping you as a werewolf, it'll let you turn into a normal wolf, and then you and I could talk. You will have your own mind, and you won't be a danger to others." She sighed. "I was sent back in time to help you. That's about all I can tell you right now, but maybe later, I can tell you more."
Remus blinked and stared. After several seconds he nodded again, slowly this time, "You must trust me, this must be the time." He looked away for a moment then took his eyes to meet hers. He let her speak and finally raised his fingers to her lips. Gently he pressed his index finger across them, "Shhh, there is no need to tell me more...now or later. I wouldn't want you to cause any trouble because of me. I don't want you do be in any risk at all...I will do whatever you need, and I will help however I can, but please tell me nothing that will endanger you." Then he smiled and attempted to sound casual, "Wolfsbane you say? I should like to try it. I would like to be a wolf alongside you during the full moon. Perhaps I was mistaken, maybe we will be able to experience Hogsmeade together."
She sighed. "I probably shouldn't have told you that much, but I couldn't lie to you. I couldn't lower myself to that level. I have the choice to stay here, in the past, or return to the future, when what I need to do is done. As of now, I want to stay. And yes, that's why I brought it with me."
Remus closed his eyes and looked away for a brief second, hearing her words saying that she wanted to stay. He looked back to her, "Andi, you might find my question too bold, and tell me if it is...but why is it that you would choose to stay, as of now?"
She blushed slightly, and couldn't bring to herself to look into his eyes. "You."
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Sirius looked to Syd, "Bring your broom."
Syd grinned. "Didn't get one. I'll just borrow Malfoy's though, see if I could run it into a tree or something."
Sirius laughed, "I'll do my best in helping you with that, if I can." He paused and winked at her, "If Malfoy won't let you have his, you could try and get Severus's broom."
She grinned. "I've a better idea."
"Yeah?" Sirius asked. "What's that?"
And just then, she morphed into a large hawk. Flapping her gorgeous wings, she floated to the top of Sirius's head, and perched there.
Sirius didn't move his head, though he looked up with his eyes, "That's a neat trick! I've never met an Animangus that could do two animals."
She screeched, and picked at her wings. Moving again, she perched on his shoulder, and waited for him to move.
Sirius walked toward the portal that led out towards the Quidditch field.
Suddenly, Syd screeched loudly, and took off.
Lucius Malfoy stood behind Sirius, looking extremely smug. "Well, what a cute little bird you have Sirius!"
"Lucius," Sirius turned, "That's a nice face you got there, do they use it to stamp the gorilla animal crackers?"
Syd caught the wind drift, and soared towards Lucius's hair. Sinking her talons into his head, she clung tightly, not eager to let him get away with anything.
Lucius yelped in pain, as he glared at Sirius, for some reason, unable to reply at all. Pulling out his wand, he shot a spell up at Syd.
Sirius gave a hearty laugh, "Looks like my cute little bird, is smarter than one Lucius Malfoy."
He hit her square on, although he did manage to light his hair on fire.
"Whoa!" Sirius instantly went for his wand.
Lucius covered his own head with water, and then took off.
Sirius didn't bother with Lucius any longer instead he went to Syd, "Damn, are you alright?"
Syd fell to the ground, waited for Malfoy to leave, before morphing back. She held onto her left wrist, as she pushed her arm into her side. "I guess." She replied between clenched teeth.
"What a git," Sirius grumbled. "Come on Syd, how bad did he hurt your arm?"
She smiled slightly, clearing the evidence of pain off her face, yet it clung to her eyes. "Not that bad. It's still attached, isn't it?"
Sirius nodded, "My kind'a girl. Come on, let's get out of here before Malfoy comes back with professors or worse Peeves."
She nodded, and followed him. Behind his back, she took about ten aspirin, which she kept in her pocket.
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"Listen, I don't go for the short type." Ronni remarked, as Peter winked at her. "Believe me, I'd rather snog Snape than stay in the same room as you."
He looked slightly disappointed, but nevertheless, he stayed by her side. "So, what's a beautiful woman like you doing here?"
She backhanded him in the face. "Listen closely, I don't date creeps, ok? Go hump the whomping willow tree."
"Anything for you, my darling." He muttered, as he backed away from her.
She snorted, shook her head, and continued on her way.
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Lily made her way up to the boy's dormitories. "James?"
"Evans?" He asked questioningly.
She nodded. "Yeah. Ronni told me to give you a chance, so, here's your chance."
He smiled to himself, and made a personal note to thank Ronni later. "I've been wanting to do this for a long time, Lily." He muttered, as he pressed his lips against hers.
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Sirius and Sydney walked into the common room. "Are you sure you're alright?"
Syd nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine. I just want to see something real quick, I'll be right back."
He smiled, and waited for her down in the common room. "Ok."
Syd grinned at him, and raced up to her dorm. Closing the door behind her, she sorted through her stuff, found the Essence of Veela, and then Andi's Wolfsbane potion. Pouring the Wolfsbane out the window, she refilled the vile with Essence of Veela, before replacing it in Andi's bag. "Have fun, Andi."
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Wow. Syd's mean. I wanted to thank all of you who reviewed especially those who read both chapters and reviewed. I appreciate every review. And yes, I do joint stories, and I role-play. You can contact me at Stephbme or PFSiriusMe. Have a nice day! And don't forget to review!!-Legofodopip signing off