Unveil My Misery
by ilukaiba
Disclaimer: I own nothing… blech…
Chapter 2
Eager students piled in to the Great Hall, ready to begin a new school year at their second home, Hogwarts. There was barely any conversation involving the death of Sirius Black; people could care less. Barely anybody even knew about the happenings at the Ministry that day, it was kept very secretive. Weeks after, the Minister, Fudge, had declared Sirius Black innocent. But since years had passed since the Potters' death, nobody really cared.
Harry and his friends walked up to their seats dismally. As far as they could see, there was no reason for celebration.
Ron and Ginny were beginning to lighten up after seeing Hogwarts once again. But Harry and Hermione felt otherwise. They sat in silence, not listening, not understanding. Even when Ron asked Harry if he had any idea when Quidditch practice was starting and Ginny asked Hermione how many O.W.L.s she had passed, neither spoke a word.
And then came time for the Headmaster's speech, and all but two heads turned toward the teacher's table.
"I'd like to welcome you all back to Hogwarts. There are many new things that have been brought to my attention."
But what those new things were, Hermione didn't know. Tears still streamed down her cheeks. Before she knew it, food appeared on the tables. For the first time ever, Hermione Granger hadn't memorized the welcoming speech. She hadn't even joined in the thunderous applause that had taken place in the Gryffindor table when it was announced that Remus Lupin was once again the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor.
Aside from the two bites of chicken she took before dissolving into tears again, Hermione hadn't eaten anything.
This wasn't the case with Harry, Ron, and Ginny, who could never resist a good meal in the worst situations.
After the feast, the four friends walked to their common room. Ron, Ginny, and Harry, who was determined to try and forget about Sirius, were attempting to have a spirited discussion about the O.W.L.s with Hermione.
And it failed miserably.
So, deciding it was best to let her try and work out her feelings by herself, Harry, Ron, and Ginny began to talk amongst themselves about Quidditch, while Hermione merely walked to the dormitory and headed off to bed.
~ ~ ~
In the meantime, Sirius Black sneaked out of the Ministry. Even though his name had been cleared, he wanted to consult Dumbledore about his miraculous escape before revealing himself. He apparated back to his house and was about to enter it until he realized how bad an idea that was.
"Damn." he muttered, realizing that if he entered, he'd probably find himself in some sort of trap. After all, after Kreacher's previous misdeed, there was no telling what else the cruel house-elf would do to get rid of Sirius.
He apparated once more, this time to Lupin's small apartment in the heart of London. It was obviously empty. There was no sign of Lupin anywhere. On the small desk in the corner lay a letter, and Sirius picked it up to read it.
Remus-
Once again, it seems impossible to get a decent Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. However I have bargained with the Ministry and it Cornelius has agreed that you may once again teach at Hogwarts. Of course it used a little persuasion on my part… Please do accept this job, you are by far one of the best D.A.D.A. professors that Hogwarts has had in a rather long while. Thanks for your consideration.
Also, the new HQ for the OP are unknown, please tell Alastor that for me, as I am unable to contact him.
Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
Sirius smiled slightly. "Good ol' Moony's got the job back." he said with a grin.
Suddenly an owl flew in through the window. It dropped a letter on the desk and flew off.
Sirius looked at it. It was for him. He tore it open and read the letter.
I realize you are alive. However I am still unsure as to why. I know you are curious about it, but I'm afraid I shall have to do some "research". Please try not to reveal yourself in public until I inform you otherwise. You are welcome to come to Hogwarts. You may stay in Hagrid's hut, as he has left with his dog, Fang, to do some work for me. Remus is here, but he doesn't know. Neither does Harry. I am the only one who is aware that you are alive. Please try not to tell anyone if you haven't already. I'll be seeing you soon.
-Albus
Sirius looked at the letter and sighed. "I guess whatever he says goes," he muttered, though he'd much rather tell Harry and Remus.
About an hour later, a large black dog slightly resembling a bear apparated into a large marshy area, just outside of Hogwarts.
With a familiar feeling of excitement in its heart, the dog sneaked onto the grounds and into Hagrid's Hut, which conveniently enough, had the door slightly opened for him. Changing back into his human form, he locked it behind him and closed the shutters.
He began to scribble a note.
Albus-
In hut.
-Someone
He grinned sheepishly at his pathetically written note. He wanted to keep it short and hard to understand in case it was intercepted, but even he believed it to be ridiculous. However, knowing that Albus Dumbledore could understand anything, he sent it to the castle with a small owl.
Looking around his temporary home, he felt excitement once again.
"FOOD!" he cried softly, as he ran to the small pantry and fixed himself a meal.
~ ~ ~
A/N
Awwww ain't he adorable? He wants food… so do I… -_-;; Anyways, I am ASTOUNDED with the amount of reviews I have been getting… I guess I am not the only Sirius fan out there…
So because of that, I have an urgent plea to all of you. Well two actually. Number one: keep reviewing. And number two: go to this website: littlemisswebmaster.co.uk/sirius Sign the Memorial book with thoughts on Sirius' death. Be aware that it will eventually be sent to Ms. Rowling! Maybe it'll make her revive Sirius! Please sign it!
Also, updates are going to be less frequent for all of my fics now, since my school is starting shortly. So please review, maybe 20 reviews before updates now…
Review Responses:
Kendra Meadows: Awww I feel loved… er liked… lolz ^^
shattered-destiny1: Why does everyone wanna hex me?!… *sniffle* Lolz I updated so don't hex me…
LateroseMartin: I have absolutely NO idea…
poetbrit: Things will be explained at the end…
flic, Rouge Mage: Lolz the "Black is back" line just seems like the kinda thing he would say…
Everyone else: Keep reviewing and maybe I'll respond… ^^
((This is the part where you submit a review))