Lives and Loves Sirius the Superior
Sorry it's been a while, but I've been caught up in a lot of coursework from college. Taming of the Shrew and the role of women in a Shakespearean society. Don't think I did too badly actually. I've also had English Language coursework AND my theatre exam. My exams are soon too, it doesn't stop does it? Lol, anyway, here you are, it isn't excellent, but it'll have to do for now. Next chapter should be a little more interesting I hope. You get to meet more new people :) Laters!!
Chapter 3
The next three weeks at Hogwarts went by quite quickly. Lily had stopped complaining about having to work with Sirius every and Orla was learning that Remus Lupin was one of the most pleasant and intelligent people she had ever met (and was about as useless at potions as she was). For once in her life she wasn't looking forward to going home for the summer. Her home life was fine, it would be great to see her big brother John again, but going home for the summer meant that she was coming ever closer the time when she would receive an owl carrying her results from the O.W.L's.
Her big brother John was her favourite guy in the world. He even beat the infamous Sirius Black, who, in Orla's eyes was sheer perfection. John had just left Hogwarts only a year earlier and had found a career in muggle relations, he eventually hoped to become the head of the muggle department at the Ministry of Magic, but he had a long way to go before that was possible. John was such a great older brother, he listened to all her woes and in return she listened to his, they were very close considering the three year age gap between them. John had done great in his O.W.L's if Orla remembered correctly, another reason for dreading them coming; her mother would be expecting similar results to John.
It was the night before returning home and Lily and Orla were rushing down to the great hall for the end of year feast. They finally reached the hall and sat down hurriedly, as Dumbledore was about to begin speaking. Lily clasped her hands together and listened to Dumbledore with great attention. Dumbledore was such a hero in Lily's eyes, she always marvelled at how he could silence a room with a stare, but not threateningly so.
"Another year ends," said Dumbledore, beaming at his students. "And before I announce the winner of the house cup, I will ask you to endure the talk of an old man for a few minutes. This year has been a very hard one on some pupils, and has affected us all in one way or another. The rise of the dark lord Voldemort is upon us, but I ask you all not to live in fear, for fear is the very thing which makes us weak.
"Those who have lost friends and relatives know how much pain Voldemort can inflict, but you must know that you all have the power to turn this pain into fortitude. As I look down on you tonight, I do not see the faces of children staring up at me, but the faces of the future. You are the generation who will make a difference in our world, so make your decisions wisely and follow your hearts." Dumbledore looked all around the Great Hall, it seemed as though he looked at every pupil, determined to get the message through to all listening.
"Right then, down to business. In fourth place, Hufflepuff with 256 points, in third place, Slytherin with 312 points, in second place, Ravenclaw with 350 points and the winner of this years house cup is Gryffindor with 426 points," a cheer erupted in the hall and with a clap of Dumbledore's hands the decorations were red and gold. "Eat up!"
"I'm surprised we won," said Lily to Orla, "What with them two over there making it their personal mission to break every rule the school has ever laid down." She nudged her head to Sirius and James who were down the other end of the table helping themselves to copious amounts of food.
"How have you found working with Sirius anyway? You haven't mentioned it for a while," Orla asked, helping herself to a jacket potato.
"It hasn't been too bad actually, I mean, he was annoying at first, but we came to an agreement." Lily smiled "Just a simple one. If I was a bit more laid back, he would work harder. Never looked back! He's really good at potions when he starts working! How is Remus?"
"He's as bad as me," Orla said happily, "We don't do too bad together though, so I suppose it works out well. Remus is lovely too, really funny and witty. I'm somewhat surprised that he wasn't in Ravenclaw, but then again, I used to think that about you. Great Sorting Hat I would make."
The girls spent the rest of their meal talking about what their summers would be like, with Orla taking sneaky looks at Sirius when she thought Lily wasn't looking. One time, just before desert appeared on the table Orla looked over and Sirius was looking right back at her. She was completely unprepared for this and immediately turned away from him with her eyebrows raised and her cheeks flushed.
"What on earth is wrong with you?" Lily asked, seeing her friends sudden facial change.
"Sirius Black just looked at me."
"Wow! Let's have a party!" said Lily sarcastically. "You really are the weirdest person I know, Orla. Most of the time you're an extraordinary young woman with brains and wit, but sometimes you turn into a Hufflepuff for God's sake! Next you'll be giggling and flicking your hair!"
Orla gave Lily a sour look and turned back to her bowl, spooned some strawberries into it and poured some cream onto it. Just as Orla was about to eat her dessert she felt a sudden urge, and it was too powerful to ignore. She glanced over to where Sirius was sat, finding to her great surprise, that he was still looking at her. Determined not to make a fool of herself she gave him a small smile, which he returned.
"Much better," said Lily, before placing a small piece of cake into her mouth.
"Not a giggling Hufflepuff anymore then?" Orla asked.
"Nah, I'll let you off this time."
The two girls smiled and continued their dinner. It wasn't until much later, when Orla was laid in bed that she actually released a huge smile. Sirius Black knew she existed; he had smiled at her. Orla laughed to herself. If she felt this happy now, imagine what she'd feel like if he actually spoke to her? It took a while for Orla to shake off these thoughts, but eventually she succumbed to sleep, his graceful smile imprinted on her mind.
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Sorry it's been a while, but I've been caught up in a lot of coursework from college. Taming of the Shrew and the role of women in a Shakespearean society. Don't think I did too badly actually. I've also had English Language coursework AND my theatre exam. My exams are soon too, it doesn't stop does it? Lol, anyway, here you are, it isn't excellent, but it'll have to do for now. Next chapter should be a little more interesting I hope. You get to meet more new people :) Laters!!
Chapter 3
The next three weeks at Hogwarts went by quite quickly. Lily had stopped complaining about having to work with Sirius every and Orla was learning that Remus Lupin was one of the most pleasant and intelligent people she had ever met (and was about as useless at potions as she was). For once in her life she wasn't looking forward to going home for the summer. Her home life was fine, it would be great to see her big brother John again, but going home for the summer meant that she was coming ever closer the time when she would receive an owl carrying her results from the O.W.L's.
Her big brother John was her favourite guy in the world. He even beat the infamous Sirius Black, who, in Orla's eyes was sheer perfection. John had just left Hogwarts only a year earlier and had found a career in muggle relations, he eventually hoped to become the head of the muggle department at the Ministry of Magic, but he had a long way to go before that was possible. John was such a great older brother, he listened to all her woes and in return she listened to his, they were very close considering the three year age gap between them. John had done great in his O.W.L's if Orla remembered correctly, another reason for dreading them coming; her mother would be expecting similar results to John.
It was the night before returning home and Lily and Orla were rushing down to the great hall for the end of year feast. They finally reached the hall and sat down hurriedly, as Dumbledore was about to begin speaking. Lily clasped her hands together and listened to Dumbledore with great attention. Dumbledore was such a hero in Lily's eyes, she always marvelled at how he could silence a room with a stare, but not threateningly so.
"Another year ends," said Dumbledore, beaming at his students. "And before I announce the winner of the house cup, I will ask you to endure the talk of an old man for a few minutes. This year has been a very hard one on some pupils, and has affected us all in one way or another. The rise of the dark lord Voldemort is upon us, but I ask you all not to live in fear, for fear is the very thing which makes us weak.
"Those who have lost friends and relatives know how much pain Voldemort can inflict, but you must know that you all have the power to turn this pain into fortitude. As I look down on you tonight, I do not see the faces of children staring up at me, but the faces of the future. You are the generation who will make a difference in our world, so make your decisions wisely and follow your hearts." Dumbledore looked all around the Great Hall, it seemed as though he looked at every pupil, determined to get the message through to all listening.
"Right then, down to business. In fourth place, Hufflepuff with 256 points, in third place, Slytherin with 312 points, in second place, Ravenclaw with 350 points and the winner of this years house cup is Gryffindor with 426 points," a cheer erupted in the hall and with a clap of Dumbledore's hands the decorations were red and gold. "Eat up!"
"I'm surprised we won," said Lily to Orla, "What with them two over there making it their personal mission to break every rule the school has ever laid down." She nudged her head to Sirius and James who were down the other end of the table helping themselves to copious amounts of food.
"How have you found working with Sirius anyway? You haven't mentioned it for a while," Orla asked, helping herself to a jacket potato.
"It hasn't been too bad actually, I mean, he was annoying at first, but we came to an agreement." Lily smiled "Just a simple one. If I was a bit more laid back, he would work harder. Never looked back! He's really good at potions when he starts working! How is Remus?"
"He's as bad as me," Orla said happily, "We don't do too bad together though, so I suppose it works out well. Remus is lovely too, really funny and witty. I'm somewhat surprised that he wasn't in Ravenclaw, but then again, I used to think that about you. Great Sorting Hat I would make."
The girls spent the rest of their meal talking about what their summers would be like, with Orla taking sneaky looks at Sirius when she thought Lily wasn't looking. One time, just before desert appeared on the table Orla looked over and Sirius was looking right back at her. She was completely unprepared for this and immediately turned away from him with her eyebrows raised and her cheeks flushed.
"What on earth is wrong with you?" Lily asked, seeing her friends sudden facial change.
"Sirius Black just looked at me."
"Wow! Let's have a party!" said Lily sarcastically. "You really are the weirdest person I know, Orla. Most of the time you're an extraordinary young woman with brains and wit, but sometimes you turn into a Hufflepuff for God's sake! Next you'll be giggling and flicking your hair!"
Orla gave Lily a sour look and turned back to her bowl, spooned some strawberries into it and poured some cream onto it. Just as Orla was about to eat her dessert she felt a sudden urge, and it was too powerful to ignore. She glanced over to where Sirius was sat, finding to her great surprise, that he was still looking at her. Determined not to make a fool of herself she gave him a small smile, which he returned.
"Much better," said Lily, before placing a small piece of cake into her mouth.
"Not a giggling Hufflepuff anymore then?" Orla asked.
"Nah, I'll let you off this time."
The two girls smiled and continued their dinner. It wasn't until much later, when Orla was laid in bed that she actually released a huge smile. Sirius Black knew she existed; he had smiled at her. Orla laughed to herself. If she felt this happy now, imagine what she'd feel like if he actually spoke to her? It took a while for Orla to shake off these thoughts, but eventually she succumbed to sleep, his graceful smile imprinted on her mind.
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