Amy waited impatiently for the feast to begin. Mrs. Black's cooking was far from edible. Eggs tasted like rubber, and it was considered a good meal if the chicken was able to be cut with a knife. The final name was called, the speech announced, and the food appeared on the table.
Sirius and James both dove for food, filling their plates quickly. Remus began to reach in front of him for a leg of chicken, though pulled his arm back quickly, having been between the two boys, wanting to keep his fingers. Amy shook her head with a faint smirk. Sirius was always hungry, was always eating. And yet he stayed rail thin. What she wouldn't give to be able to eat like that, and not gain an ounce.
Kitta was just now arriving in the hall, taking her seat at the Slytherin table. Her skin looked slightly paler, and her cheeks a bit more rosey, as if she'd been crying. Reaching for the juice pitcher she began to fill her goblet, ignoring all around her. Remus sighed, waiting patiently for them to fill their plates before starting on his own.
"So, who's excited for potions this year?" Remus asked, obvious sarcasm to his fake, happy tone. Amy laughed softly.
"She is." Sirius said, pointing at Amy with his chicken drumstick.
Remus raised a brow, glancing at Amy before deciding to change the subject, "James, did you ever find out what attacked your owl over the summer?"
James growled a bit, shaking his head, "The neighbor's damn dog attacked it... But then Pad went out and taught the pup a lesson or two, and Mercury is on the mend."
"Yeah, dog's are terrible creatures..." Remus said, keeping his gaze down, reaching for his goblet.
"All canines are." Sirius said simply, a smirk on his lips.
"Depends on the time of the month," Remus said with a small nod, spooning at his Shepards Pie.
Sirius rolled his eyes with a faint smirk, "Whatever you say, Moony." Amy kept her eyes on the plate of food before her, not wanting to show that she knew what they were talking about.
If they knew that I know… I don't think they'd handle it all that well…
Taking a bite Remus began to tear up a piece of bread, "What did you guys do after the camping trip over the summer?"
"Let's see... We drove Prongs' parents insane to the point where they actually gave us money and sent us to Muggle London for a week." Sirius grinned.
Oh god, you've got to be kidding me. Sirius and James set loose in Muggle London? Alone?
Remus raised a brow, taking a drink of the pumpkin juice, "What did you do for an entire week?"
"Oh bloody hell, it was great..." James said through bites of chicken. "Incredible..." Sirius added
Remus laughed, shaking his head a bit, "Alright, nevermind, I dont want to know."
"We met some girls." Sirius said, still grinning.
"Oh damn, they were hot..." James groaned.
Ugh, ok, no longer hungry…
"No really... I dont want to know," Remus said, putting his hands up.
"That one... What was her name, Paddy? Questia?" James said, before being silenced by Amy shoving a brownie in his mouth.
"Enough." Amy said simply.
"Nice..." Remus looked up, an amused smile on his face, allowing himself to really look at Amy for the first time since last year.
"Waste of a good brownie." Amy grinned.
Good one, Amy. Flirt with him… That'll be smart.
"Waste of a brain." Remus laughed, shaking his head.
"He has one?" She smirked lightly.
"I've only heard rumors," Remus said, smirking as well. James was muttering darkly through his brownie. Sirius laughed loudly.
"You know, he could be hot..." She said thoughtfully, looking at James. Remus' gaze narrowed slightly as he turned to look at James, putting his hand on his shoulder.
"Hear that mate? You could be hot... all you have to do is let a little air out..." Remus said. Amy shook her head a bit.
Did I imagine it, or did he just act like… Stop being foolish, Amy.
"Oh no, he'd have to do much more than that..." She said. James just glared at her. Remus raised a brow, pulling his hand down, focusing on his plate.
"Have you found anyone to replace the beater you lost to graduation yet?" He asked, turning to Sirius.
"We have." Sirius said simply, resting his hand on Amy's shoulder. Amy smiled faintly.
"What else would I have to do?" James asked.
"To be considered hot by me, James, you'd have to completely change into one of your friends." She said simply.
"Amy? Amy's the new Beater?" He kept his eyes on Sirius, though was intently listening to the conversation between Amy and James.
Sirius grinned. "Aye, she is. She'll be perfect, too. Someone Jamie and I can train, leave behind a captain..."
"Hang on, hang on... You like one of my friends?" James demanded. Amy simply nodded.
"She agreed to play though? I mean, you're not making her, are you?" Remus asked, tilting his head slightly, knowing this was a possibility.
"She agreed to play 2 years ago, when we realized Kim would be leaving last year." Sirius said. "Isn't that right, Ames?" He asked. Amy nods again.
"Mmhmm."
Only in the hopes of impressing a certain guy.
"I wasnt aware that you liked Quidditch that much." Remus looked back at Amy, brow raising again.
Well, hang on, that may be working. He's talking to me at least.
"It's something to keep me busy for the next two years." She said simply.
"Alright, enough of this, I want to know who Amy likes..." James whined.
"Hang on, my sister has a crush?" Sirius asked.
Remus looked between his two friends, reaching for his goblet again, knowing this wasnt going to go over well. Sirius started to open his mouth to say something more, when Amy stood up. "I'm heading up to the dorms, get some sleep. I'll see you all tomorrow." She said simply.
Remus hid his amused smirk behind the cup between his lips, drinking down the juice. Sirius whined a bit, nodding, watching as his sister left the Great Hall. Amy took a deep breath once she was out, relieved that she had escaped.
Well, that wasn't as bad as it could have been…