A/N: Just noticed that in last chappie that I used both Franklin Cove and Foris Cove. Well it's supposed to be Franklin. Just forgot to edit that last Foris. So anyways, I hope you guys are liking it so far. I'm still not too sure if Rommie is even showing up yet.
Rommie: Don't you love me author?
Author: Oh Rommie…don't give me that…I mean you have to come in eventually!!
Rommie: -.- yeah right you haven't even figured out what my secret is yet…
Author: SHUT UP!! ^___^' Well actually she's right…I haven't decided what her secret should be. Any ideas? My 2 faithful reviewers: Angel and Caitlin. What do you think should Rommie's secret be? I was thinking either werewolf of a wolf animagi. What do you think? Of course I was thinking of the werewolf thing but there'll be a twist to it either way, something no one will suspect!! Well…tell me what you think werewolf or wolf animagi in you R/R
Disclaimer: I own nothing, end of story…well not literally…but…OH JUST READ THE DAMN THING!! Oh yeah Coke and Pepsi belong to their respected companies, you'll see where these come in.
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They landed shortly after just outside a small park. Caitlin led them down a sidewalk and in a few minuets they were standing outside an apartment complex. When they reached Caitlin's penthouse Lily gasped, "It's beautiful," she said as Caitlin opened the door. It was true. It was really big, taking up one whole floor; it had a small kitchen and dining area, a picturesque (AN: I DID NOT spell that on the first try…I used spell check) little living room, and down the hall you could see the main bedroom and the smaller rooms. Not even Sirius could say anything bad about it, so he just set the luggage down in the entrance way as Caitlin started the tour of the house.
After the 'grand' tour was finished Caitlin flopped down onto a sofa in the living room, followed shortly by Sirius and the others. Caitlin eyed Sirius, who had flopped down on the couch as well, "I see you've made yourself right at home," she said kicking him lightly in the ribs. He stuck out his tongue, "Your home is my home," he said and got up and made for the fridge. Caitlin sighed and sat up, yelling to Sirius, "HEY BRING ME AND MY GUESTS SOME DRINKS," she said. They laughed as they heard Sirius mutter something about being reduced to a house-elf in the kitchen.
Remus smiled and looked at Caitlin from his spot on the floor, propped up by the couch that she was crashed on. "So Caitlin, what are wizarding schools like in America," he asked curiously. James groaned, "Remus…we just got out of school five years ago and you want to talk about it NOW," he asked. Remus ignored him and looked at Caitlin for an answer. Caitlin smiled, "Well it's kind of the same system as England's really, at around the age of 11 we get an owl telling us we've been accepted," she began, now laying stretched out on the couch.
"I attended North Franklin which is actually located a little off from the village," she said with pride, "I was put into Aves," she said. At the questioning looks she got she added, "From what I hear it's sort of like Gryffindor," she said. The others smiled and gave their approval and carried on. "From what I've heard of there are two school's on the US east coast, one in central US, and one on the west coast," she said ticking them off on her fingers. "North Franklin is for the upper part of the east coast, while South Franklin is for the lower part of the east coast, there's a lot of rivalry between these schools," she added trying to remember all she could about America Wizarding schools, "I think South Franklin is located somewhere in Florida," she said.
She went on for a while about the other schools; central State's school was Merlin Academy and was located in Louisiana, last she'd heard. She knew next to nothing about the west coast school only that that school was located somewhere in California. While she was talking about her job Sirius came back in with some cans of coke and was looking at them strangely. "You didn't have any Butterbeer so I grabbed these," he said handing Caitlin a coke and passing a can each to his friends.
Caitlin smiled, "Oh this is Coke, it's a popular drink among Muggles in America, I kind of fancy it myself," she said then looked at Sirius as he attempted to open the can. Caitlin laughed, "Silly…your supposed to shake it first then pull that tab," she said. Sirius obeyed and pulled the tab. Instantly foamy cokey goodness spewed everywhere and covered Sirius, whose eyes were as big as dinner plates. Immediately everyone burst out laughing, Caitlin the hardest. She opened her own coke and drank, "Sorry Sirius…but Lily told me how much of a prankster you were…so I thought I'd see if I could get you," she said and winked at him. Sirius muttered the cleaning charm and plopped down on the couch next to Caitlin and glared at her through his shaggy hair. Caitlin pouted and leaned over at Sirius seductively, "Awh…can Sirius dish it but not take it," she asked. The Marauders rolled with laughter and Sirius glared at her Remus spoke up, "You might want to watch your back Caitlin…Sirius has strange ways of getting revenge," he said opening his own coke and taking a sip. "Wow this stuff is great…wonder why wizard's don't try and market this," he said gulping it down now. Caitlin laughed, "They tried…ever heard of Pepsi…it's okay….but for some reason Coke is the one thing the Muggles beat us in," she said and took a sip of her own Coke and sighed in happiness.
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After a few more hours of talking and joking Caitlin stood up and stretched her legs, she had never laughed so hard in a long while. She looked at them a big smile on her face, "How about I take you guys to a club," she asked. They all nodded and went to go get freshened up. Sirius and Remus were in a room together, while James and Peter were in another, much to James's pleas. Caitlin had simply explained she didn't want to think of her cousin doing 'you-know-what' in her house. Immediately James and Lily had both blushed and Remus and Sirius had fallen to the floor in fits of laughter. So it was agreed that James and Peter would share a room, with an adjoined bathroom with Sirius and Remus.
They arrived at the club, which was called, "Crystal Silver." It turned out to be a little more upbeat than the name made it sound. It was full of young witches and wizards who were partying and having fun. There was even a wizard version of the karaoke machine. (A/N: it works a lot like when Dumbledore had them sing the school song and that ribbon of words shot from his wand) Remus, Peter, and Caitlin sat on the sidelines while Lily and James danced. They had been sitting with Sirius as well but he was currently dancing with a blonde witch. Caitlin looked disappointed, watching Sirius the whole time and only answering questions with a 'yes' or 'no' no matter what they were.
Remus decided to walk around, and found himself heading towards the karaoke section. He sank down into a green bean bag chair and decided to watch the entertainment. He didn't have to wait long, it seemed that Americans, especially the young witches, liked singing songs in front of strangers. Most of them sang popular witch bands, though Remus didn't know any, he wasn't one for popular music. He started to drift off until a dark haired girl came on stage.
She had raven black hair with silver streaks in it. She was pretty tall, Remus was sure that if he stood next to her that they would be about the same height, and she was very thin. She had semi-pale skin and deep ice-blue eyes that scanned the crowd seeming to look for someone and yet no one at the same time. She was drop dead gorgeous and had an air of mystery about her. She pulled out her wand and did a small enchantment to make her voice a little louder, not to much, but enough to be heard over the crowd, "Hello…my name is Rommie and I'm going to be performing a recent song…it's by a muggle group but I hope you like it anyway," she said and began to sing as the words and music poured out of her wand.
how can you see into my eyes like open doors
leading you down into my core
where I've become so numb without a soul my spirit sleeping somewhere cold
until you find it there and lead it back home
(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can't wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up)
bid my blood to run
(I can't wake up)
before I come undone
(Save me)
save me from the nothing I've become
now that I know what I'm without
you can't just leave me
breathe into me and make me real
bring me to life
(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can't wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up)
bid my blood to run
(I can't wake up)
before I come undone
(Save me)
save me from the nothing I've become
frozen inside without your touch without your love darling only you are the
life among the dead
all this time I can't believe I couldn't see
kept in the dark but you were there in front of me
I've been sleeping a thousand years it seems
got to open my eyes to everything
without a thought without a voice without a soul
don't let me die here
there must be something more
bring me to life
(Wake me up)
Wake me up inside
(I can't wake up)
Wake me up inside
(Save me)
call my name and save me from the dark
(Wake me up)
bid my blood to run
(I can't wake up)
before I come undone
(Save me)
save me from the nothing I've become
(Bring me to life)
I've been living a lie, there's nothing inside
(Bring me to life)
After the dark haired girl finished the song she made her voice return to normal, bowing at the large amount of applause she received. Especially from Lupin who couldn't take his eyes off her the entire time, 'that was amazing…I have to meet that girl…but…shit…like she'll wanna talk to me,' Remus thought sitting down after the clapping had died away. "Hey," a sweet feminine voiced asked. Remus looked up and turned a very interesting shade of red. "My name's Rommie and I couldn't help but noticing you staring at me," the voice said from above him. It was the girl who he had been staring at, she was talking to him, and he didn't know what to say.
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A/N: So what did you think of Chappie 3. See I told you I'd get Rommie in here this chapter. Oh yeah…that song belongs to Evanescence. I know they weren't around in Remus's time, but I felt that song really related to Remus a lot. It might actually be the theme song for this Story. For those who don't know the title of this song is "Bring me to life," by Evanescence, as I said, this is in the movie 'Daredevil,' in the dagger scene with the sandbags. Hope you liked this chappie please review and don't forget about telling me what Rommie's secret should be: werewolf or wolf animagi. R/R