A/N I still own nothing. So, don't sue me. And please let me know what
you think so far. I think it sucks.if you think so too, let me know how I
can make it better.
Chapter Two
"Sirius, what are you going to say to Dumbledore?" James asked when they were back inside the dormitories. "I don't know. I woke up to use the bathroom and looked out the window and saw them out there." Sirius shrugged. "Okay, if you think it will work." Sirius smiled. "It should work."
Sirius made is way to Dumbledore's office. He rehearsed the story the whole way there, and he was certain it will work. Sirius said the password to open the Headmaster's office. He knew the password. Having been sent there so many times when he got caught breaking the rules.
"Professor Dumbledore?" He called when he entered the office.
"Lizbeth, I think they're coming." Jo said. "No, don't look, pretend you're surprised."
The two men drew closer, and the girls stood up, but didn't say a word. Jo could have sworn that Sirius just winked at her, but looked away when the aged man started to speak. "May I ask what you are doing here?" he asked.
"I'm sorry, sir. My friend and I were driving and our car broke down on the other side of this forest. We walked through the forest and stopped here. We thought we'd wait until the morning to ask someone for help. We didn't want to disturb anyone at this late hour. We didn't mean to intrude, sir." Josephina explained.
"You walked through the forest? And you're still alive?" He asked. "What are your names?" "I'm Josephina. This is Lizbeth." "I see. Tell me, what do you see when you look over there?" He pointed towards the castle. "The most beautiful place I have ever seen in my life, why?" Josephina asked, confused. The old man nodded. After a few moments of silence, he responded. "Welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. My name is Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster." Josephina didn't have to act surprised any longer. She was actually surprised. "Hogwarts. Albus Dumbledore.It is such a pleasure to meet you, my grandfather talked about you all the time. You taught him Transfigurations! The best thing that ever happened to this school, he used to tell me. This is such an honor, Professor Dumbledore." Josephina held out her hand, and the Professor extended his. "We don't mean to impose sir, but our car is out of gas. Is there anyway you could help us?"
Josephina already knew the answer, because Sirius had already told them. "Unfortunately, no." He told them. "But, if you girls would like to come in, eat and rest, we can figure out a solution in the morning." "Oh, no. We can't do that, we'd be an inconvenience." "I refuse to let you stay in the forest, it's not safe. I insist. Come eat and get some rest." "Are you sure?" "I insist."
They walked back up to the castle, and Dumbledore lead the girls to the Great Hall, and then told Sirius to get back to bed. Dumbledore showed the girls where to sit, then left, saying he will return shortly. When he came back, he gave them both a menu. "Just say what you want." He ordered.
"Then what?" Lizbeth asked, noticing there were no waiters around.
Dumbledore smiled, then looked down at his plate and said "Chicken." Out of nowhere chicken appeared on his plate.
"Oh! I guess we are too used to muggle things." She smiled, following his lead. They finished eating and Dumbledore showed them where they would sleep. "I will come to awake you, and you may join us for breakfast. I need to inform the professor that you are here. We will talk about your car tomorrow." Dumbledore said.
"Are you sure this is not an inconvenience for you, sir?" Josephina asked. "Very sure. Now get some rest." "Good Night, Professor Dumbledore. And thank you."
Josephina and Lizbeth changed into the night clothes that Dumbledore lent them. "I guess this wasn't such a bad idea after all." Lizbeth said. "At least we're not stuck in the forest still." "One of your better ideas." "What do you think that was all about? About the forest no being safe, and all?" "I don't know. If it was so dangerous, then why were those guys going in there?" "We should ask them." "We tried. They wouldn't tell us." "Oh, well. Let's just get some sleep."
The next morning, Dumbledore woke them up as promised. He had someone retrieve their belongings from the car, and had them brought up. He also gave them robes to wear, so they wouldn't be the only ones without them. He told them what time breakfast would start, and then he left. They quickly showered and got dressed, and headed for the Great Hall. On the way, they ran into Sirius, James, and Peter. Peter quickly left, but the other two stopped to say hello.
"Hello, ladies." Sirius said, trying to sound sophisticated. "I trust you've slept well?" James pushed him out of the way. "He's trying to prove a point, I wouldn't listen to him. He's trying to prove a lot of points actually.but, have you slept well?" "I'm not trying to prove any point." Sirius said, getting off the floor. "Besides the fact that I pull better pranks than you ever have. Admit it, James, I'm the King. You will never come close. And, I sing better. I think I proved that already." "What's he talking about? Is he alright?" Josephina asked. "He's ok. It's a long story. We think he's been dropped on his head one too many times." "I have not!" Sirius said in mock outrage. "Ladies, please ignore my feeble minded friend. He has a problem with admitting he's wrong. If you'd like, James, I can sing my song again." "No, no, please don't. I've heard enough." James said. "He got bored. I think he may have had too much sugar."
Sirius then grabbed Josephina and began to dance with her, singing "When marimba rhythms start to play, dance with me, make me sway. Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore, hold me close, sway me more.."
"No, Sirius, no more!" James shouted. Josephina and Lizbeth were laughing hysterically, while Sirius held a straight face and continued.
"Other dancers may be on the floor," He sang. "Dear, but my eyes will see only you, only you have the magic technique, when we sway I go weeeeeeeak!" As he sang the last word, he swung her backwards over his arm.
"Long live the king." James said, laughing with Josephina and Lizbeth. "I have more, shall I go on?" Sirius asked, pulling Josephina back up.
"Maybe we should just get to breakfast." Josephina said. "I think that's all the dancing I can handle right now."
"Oh, you didn't like it? I could try again!" Sirius cleared his throat. "When the moon hits your eye like a-"
"No, no, Sirius, that's all." James interrupted. "Like I said before, I've heard enough. Let's go eat."
It wasn't long before they saw the boys again. After breakfast, Dumbledore asked James and Sirius to take the girls on a tour of the castle. James acted as if he'd never met them, until they were down in the dungeons, where he was showing them the potions room. "I'm sorry if my friends and I scared you last night." He said.
"No, no." Josephina said. "My grandfather had an invisibility cloak. He used it all the time. Then my grandmother burned it."
Lizbeth nodded her head. "Jo and I have been friends since birth. I've gotten used to seeing her grandfather appear out of nowhere. He taught us how to disapparate too. Jo's grandmother damn near went crazy."
"I see. This is the potions room. You met the potions professor at breakfast." James said.
"So, I take it you grew up with your grandfather." Sirius asked. It seemed he calmed down a little after breakfast.
"Yeah. My parents died before I was a year old. My grandfather died when I was twelve. I went to the orphanage." Josephina explained.
When they finished the tour of the castle, James led them to Dumbledore's office, where they were stopped by a very good looking student. The way Lizbeth stared at him; you'd think he was a god.
"Moony! Did you enjoy your time away?" Sirius asked, giving his friend a pat on the back. "Always do! Who's this?" He asked, smiling at the girls.
"This is Josephina and Lizbeth." Sirius answered. "Ladies, this is Moony, or Remus Lupin. We all have nicknames. James is Prongs, I'm Padfoot."
Remus took Josephinas hand and kissed it. "Nice to meet you, Josephina, and Lizbeth." He then took Lizbeth's hand and kissed hers. He looked back up at Sirius when he began talking again.
"Their car broke down on the other side of the forbidden forest last night. They will be staying for a few days until their car can be fixed." He said.
"Really? How did you find them?" Remus asked. "They found us. They walked through the forest." "What? Sirius, you didn't tell them did you?" Sirius shook his head. "Well, should we tell them? I mean, they did put themselves in danger."
"I would." Sirius shrugged. "I don't know, Padfoot." He said. He leaned over and whispered, "Do you think they are trustworthy?"
"I think we can trust them." Remus looked a little skeptical. But, finally gave in. "Alright, if you think they're trustworthy."
James came back from Dumbledore's office, and Sirius told him what was going on. James led them to the grounds, so Remus can tell them what he had to say. They sat down on the ground, despite the fact that it was like ice. Remus began his story.
"I'm sure James and Sirius told you that this forest was not safe." He said, suddenly interested in his hands. "Well, they were right. This forest is forbidden for many reasons, but it was particularly unsafe last night for one reason in particular." He seemed to have a problem looking at the girls. He'd glance up and catch their eye and quickly look away not wanting to see the horror on their faces when he dropped the bomb. "I was here last night, in the forest. I'm a werewolf."
"I usually don't stay in the forest. That tree over there, the whomping willow, has a path that leads to a house where I go to transform."
Lizbeth and Josephina looked at him sympathetically. "That's terrible. Isn't there a potion or anything to stop you from transforming?" Lizbeth asked.
"No, I wish there was." He answered. "That must be awfully painful." "It is. And I feel terrible; I could have gotten near you last night and bitten you."
Josephina shook her head. "Don't feel bad, you didn't bite us. Let's go back inside. I'm freezing."
As they walked back inside, Sirius asked what their plans are for the day. "We really don't have any. If you've forgotten, we don't have a clue where we are. And, besides, there's not much we can do, right? I assume we can't go off the grounds."
Sirius smiled. "That's what you think." "Sirius, I don't think we should take them off the grounds." Remus interrupted. "Well, you guys do what you want. I have a potions report to finish. I'll see you later." James said, and then walked away.
"Oh, Remus, are your prefect responsibilities finally kicking in?" Sirius joked. "If no one knows, they can't stop us. What do you think, ladies, would you like to have some fun?"
"Sure," Josephina said. "Come on, Remus, who's going to stop us?" Remus motioned to a boy with blonde hair and another one walking next to him with greasy black hair. "They'll stop us." Remus stepped forward. "What do you want, Malfoy?"
"We came to see who your girlfriends are." Said the boy with blonde hair. "What's it to you? Jealous you can't get any for yourself?" Sirius stepped forward, pulling out his wand.
Malfoy ignored him and turned to the girls. "I'm Lucius Malfoy, and this is Severus Snape-"
"They don't care who you are, you bloody git-" Sirius started, but stopped when Malfoy turned his wand on him.
"I wasn't talking to you anymore, Black, so shut it." Lucius said. "Petrificus Totalus!" Josephina said, her wand pointing at Malfoy. "Give me a reason." she said when Severus moved forward with is wand out. "We did not invite you to speak to us, so I suggest you take your boyfriend here, and move along. Now."
At this point, they all had their wands pointing at Severus. He just stood there. "You heard the lady." Sirius said. "Now, go, unless we have to curse you too."
Realizing defeat, Severus put his wand back in his pocket. Then walked away, leaving his friend lying on the floor.
"You're not as nice as you look." Sirius teased. "Yeah, well, He deserved it." Josephina smiled. "So, where were you going to take us, before we were so rudely interrupted?"
"Off the grounds, of course, if it's ok with the prefect." Remus waved his hand impatiently. "We've already broke the rules by doing magic outside of class. Who cares? Let's go."
"Do those guys bother you all the time?" Lizbeth asked. "All the time, but, we usually curse them." Remus said. "Yeah, and they usually end up in the hospital wing. Malfoy should be grateful this time." Sirius finished.
Chapter Two
"Sirius, what are you going to say to Dumbledore?" James asked when they were back inside the dormitories. "I don't know. I woke up to use the bathroom and looked out the window and saw them out there." Sirius shrugged. "Okay, if you think it will work." Sirius smiled. "It should work."
Sirius made is way to Dumbledore's office. He rehearsed the story the whole way there, and he was certain it will work. Sirius said the password to open the Headmaster's office. He knew the password. Having been sent there so many times when he got caught breaking the rules.
"Professor Dumbledore?" He called when he entered the office.
"Lizbeth, I think they're coming." Jo said. "No, don't look, pretend you're surprised."
The two men drew closer, and the girls stood up, but didn't say a word. Jo could have sworn that Sirius just winked at her, but looked away when the aged man started to speak. "May I ask what you are doing here?" he asked.
"I'm sorry, sir. My friend and I were driving and our car broke down on the other side of this forest. We walked through the forest and stopped here. We thought we'd wait until the morning to ask someone for help. We didn't want to disturb anyone at this late hour. We didn't mean to intrude, sir." Josephina explained.
"You walked through the forest? And you're still alive?" He asked. "What are your names?" "I'm Josephina. This is Lizbeth." "I see. Tell me, what do you see when you look over there?" He pointed towards the castle. "The most beautiful place I have ever seen in my life, why?" Josephina asked, confused. The old man nodded. After a few moments of silence, he responded. "Welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. My name is Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster." Josephina didn't have to act surprised any longer. She was actually surprised. "Hogwarts. Albus Dumbledore.It is such a pleasure to meet you, my grandfather talked about you all the time. You taught him Transfigurations! The best thing that ever happened to this school, he used to tell me. This is such an honor, Professor Dumbledore." Josephina held out her hand, and the Professor extended his. "We don't mean to impose sir, but our car is out of gas. Is there anyway you could help us?"
Josephina already knew the answer, because Sirius had already told them. "Unfortunately, no." He told them. "But, if you girls would like to come in, eat and rest, we can figure out a solution in the morning." "Oh, no. We can't do that, we'd be an inconvenience." "I refuse to let you stay in the forest, it's not safe. I insist. Come eat and get some rest." "Are you sure?" "I insist."
They walked back up to the castle, and Dumbledore lead the girls to the Great Hall, and then told Sirius to get back to bed. Dumbledore showed the girls where to sit, then left, saying he will return shortly. When he came back, he gave them both a menu. "Just say what you want." He ordered.
"Then what?" Lizbeth asked, noticing there were no waiters around.
Dumbledore smiled, then looked down at his plate and said "Chicken." Out of nowhere chicken appeared on his plate.
"Oh! I guess we are too used to muggle things." She smiled, following his lead. They finished eating and Dumbledore showed them where they would sleep. "I will come to awake you, and you may join us for breakfast. I need to inform the professor that you are here. We will talk about your car tomorrow." Dumbledore said.
"Are you sure this is not an inconvenience for you, sir?" Josephina asked. "Very sure. Now get some rest." "Good Night, Professor Dumbledore. And thank you."
Josephina and Lizbeth changed into the night clothes that Dumbledore lent them. "I guess this wasn't such a bad idea after all." Lizbeth said. "At least we're not stuck in the forest still." "One of your better ideas." "What do you think that was all about? About the forest no being safe, and all?" "I don't know. If it was so dangerous, then why were those guys going in there?" "We should ask them." "We tried. They wouldn't tell us." "Oh, well. Let's just get some sleep."
The next morning, Dumbledore woke them up as promised. He had someone retrieve their belongings from the car, and had them brought up. He also gave them robes to wear, so they wouldn't be the only ones without them. He told them what time breakfast would start, and then he left. They quickly showered and got dressed, and headed for the Great Hall. On the way, they ran into Sirius, James, and Peter. Peter quickly left, but the other two stopped to say hello.
"Hello, ladies." Sirius said, trying to sound sophisticated. "I trust you've slept well?" James pushed him out of the way. "He's trying to prove a point, I wouldn't listen to him. He's trying to prove a lot of points actually.but, have you slept well?" "I'm not trying to prove any point." Sirius said, getting off the floor. "Besides the fact that I pull better pranks than you ever have. Admit it, James, I'm the King. You will never come close. And, I sing better. I think I proved that already." "What's he talking about? Is he alright?" Josephina asked. "He's ok. It's a long story. We think he's been dropped on his head one too many times." "I have not!" Sirius said in mock outrage. "Ladies, please ignore my feeble minded friend. He has a problem with admitting he's wrong. If you'd like, James, I can sing my song again." "No, no, please don't. I've heard enough." James said. "He got bored. I think he may have had too much sugar."
Sirius then grabbed Josephina and began to dance with her, singing "When marimba rhythms start to play, dance with me, make me sway. Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore, hold me close, sway me more.."
"No, Sirius, no more!" James shouted. Josephina and Lizbeth were laughing hysterically, while Sirius held a straight face and continued.
"Other dancers may be on the floor," He sang. "Dear, but my eyes will see only you, only you have the magic technique, when we sway I go weeeeeeeak!" As he sang the last word, he swung her backwards over his arm.
"Long live the king." James said, laughing with Josephina and Lizbeth. "I have more, shall I go on?" Sirius asked, pulling Josephina back up.
"Maybe we should just get to breakfast." Josephina said. "I think that's all the dancing I can handle right now."
"Oh, you didn't like it? I could try again!" Sirius cleared his throat. "When the moon hits your eye like a-"
"No, no, Sirius, that's all." James interrupted. "Like I said before, I've heard enough. Let's go eat."
It wasn't long before they saw the boys again. After breakfast, Dumbledore asked James and Sirius to take the girls on a tour of the castle. James acted as if he'd never met them, until they were down in the dungeons, where he was showing them the potions room. "I'm sorry if my friends and I scared you last night." He said.
"No, no." Josephina said. "My grandfather had an invisibility cloak. He used it all the time. Then my grandmother burned it."
Lizbeth nodded her head. "Jo and I have been friends since birth. I've gotten used to seeing her grandfather appear out of nowhere. He taught us how to disapparate too. Jo's grandmother damn near went crazy."
"I see. This is the potions room. You met the potions professor at breakfast." James said.
"So, I take it you grew up with your grandfather." Sirius asked. It seemed he calmed down a little after breakfast.
"Yeah. My parents died before I was a year old. My grandfather died when I was twelve. I went to the orphanage." Josephina explained.
When they finished the tour of the castle, James led them to Dumbledore's office, where they were stopped by a very good looking student. The way Lizbeth stared at him; you'd think he was a god.
"Moony! Did you enjoy your time away?" Sirius asked, giving his friend a pat on the back. "Always do! Who's this?" He asked, smiling at the girls.
"This is Josephina and Lizbeth." Sirius answered. "Ladies, this is Moony, or Remus Lupin. We all have nicknames. James is Prongs, I'm Padfoot."
Remus took Josephinas hand and kissed it. "Nice to meet you, Josephina, and Lizbeth." He then took Lizbeth's hand and kissed hers. He looked back up at Sirius when he began talking again.
"Their car broke down on the other side of the forbidden forest last night. They will be staying for a few days until their car can be fixed." He said.
"Really? How did you find them?" Remus asked. "They found us. They walked through the forest." "What? Sirius, you didn't tell them did you?" Sirius shook his head. "Well, should we tell them? I mean, they did put themselves in danger."
"I would." Sirius shrugged. "I don't know, Padfoot." He said. He leaned over and whispered, "Do you think they are trustworthy?"
"I think we can trust them." Remus looked a little skeptical. But, finally gave in. "Alright, if you think they're trustworthy."
James came back from Dumbledore's office, and Sirius told him what was going on. James led them to the grounds, so Remus can tell them what he had to say. They sat down on the ground, despite the fact that it was like ice. Remus began his story.
"I'm sure James and Sirius told you that this forest was not safe." He said, suddenly interested in his hands. "Well, they were right. This forest is forbidden for many reasons, but it was particularly unsafe last night for one reason in particular." He seemed to have a problem looking at the girls. He'd glance up and catch their eye and quickly look away not wanting to see the horror on their faces when he dropped the bomb. "I was here last night, in the forest. I'm a werewolf."
"I usually don't stay in the forest. That tree over there, the whomping willow, has a path that leads to a house where I go to transform."
Lizbeth and Josephina looked at him sympathetically. "That's terrible. Isn't there a potion or anything to stop you from transforming?" Lizbeth asked.
"No, I wish there was." He answered. "That must be awfully painful." "It is. And I feel terrible; I could have gotten near you last night and bitten you."
Josephina shook her head. "Don't feel bad, you didn't bite us. Let's go back inside. I'm freezing."
As they walked back inside, Sirius asked what their plans are for the day. "We really don't have any. If you've forgotten, we don't have a clue where we are. And, besides, there's not much we can do, right? I assume we can't go off the grounds."
Sirius smiled. "That's what you think." "Sirius, I don't think we should take them off the grounds." Remus interrupted. "Well, you guys do what you want. I have a potions report to finish. I'll see you later." James said, and then walked away.
"Oh, Remus, are your prefect responsibilities finally kicking in?" Sirius joked. "If no one knows, they can't stop us. What do you think, ladies, would you like to have some fun?"
"Sure," Josephina said. "Come on, Remus, who's going to stop us?" Remus motioned to a boy with blonde hair and another one walking next to him with greasy black hair. "They'll stop us." Remus stepped forward. "What do you want, Malfoy?"
"We came to see who your girlfriends are." Said the boy with blonde hair. "What's it to you? Jealous you can't get any for yourself?" Sirius stepped forward, pulling out his wand.
Malfoy ignored him and turned to the girls. "I'm Lucius Malfoy, and this is Severus Snape-"
"They don't care who you are, you bloody git-" Sirius started, but stopped when Malfoy turned his wand on him.
"I wasn't talking to you anymore, Black, so shut it." Lucius said. "Petrificus Totalus!" Josephina said, her wand pointing at Malfoy. "Give me a reason." she said when Severus moved forward with is wand out. "We did not invite you to speak to us, so I suggest you take your boyfriend here, and move along. Now."
At this point, they all had their wands pointing at Severus. He just stood there. "You heard the lady." Sirius said. "Now, go, unless we have to curse you too."
Realizing defeat, Severus put his wand back in his pocket. Then walked away, leaving his friend lying on the floor.
"You're not as nice as you look." Sirius teased. "Yeah, well, He deserved it." Josephina smiled. "So, where were you going to take us, before we were so rudely interrupted?"
"Off the grounds, of course, if it's ok with the prefect." Remus waved his hand impatiently. "We've already broke the rules by doing magic outside of class. Who cares? Let's go."
"Do those guys bother you all the time?" Lizbeth asked. "All the time, but, we usually curse them." Remus said. "Yeah, and they usually end up in the hospital wing. Malfoy should be grateful this time." Sirius finished.