CHAPTER 3
The second I had climbed the vines up to my bedroom, I heard my doorknob jiggle as someone was trying to get in.
"Sirius, it's time for dinner!" yelled Bella and I yelled back a response of "okay."
I could hear her footsteps going down the stairs and pulled my wand out of my pocket. I unsealed the door and made my way down the dank stairwell to the dining room.
When I entered, no one made notice that they saw me. My father seemed determined not to look at me, and I liked this. It was quiet and nice not to be yelled at for once. We ate quietly, my father not saying anything about the scar that was no longer on my face. He probably didn't want to attract attention to the fight we had had.
After supper was over, I swiftly made for my room as the house elves came in to clear the table and clean up. I wanted to get a letter from James informing me about staying at his place, even though I knew I wouldn't have gotten one already. The excitement of perhaps being out of this dusty old house forever made me anxious for a reply.
Nothing more happened that day; I stayed in my room like a good little boy, waiting for James' letter or sign that I was free of this. I slept well dreaming of what it would be like to be on my own, not have to take orders from someone and obey other people's rules, as there were so many in my household.
I awoke in the morning to the sound of scratching on my window and I turned to see a gray and white owl with a letter tied to it's right leg.
I fumbled through the covers in my excitement and tripped over to the window. Sliding it open, I let the owl into my room and it hooted gleefully.
"SHHH!!" I hushed urgently. No one could know I was talking to James.
I tore the letter open and read James' handwriting.
Hey Sirius!
My parents are delighted that you will be coming. I just need to know when you think you will be arriving. Send a letter back, or contact me somehow, answering this letter. Any time is fine with us, as long as it is good for you.
See you soon enough,
James
My heart seemed to leap out of my chest. I was leaving! I scrawled on the back of the parchment that I would be arriving at around noon the day after tomorrow. I could figure something out by then. And I was about to ask for directions to his house when I realized he had made me a map to his home on the back of the parchment he wrote his note on.
I sent his owl back to him with my letter, and was cheerful the rest of the day.
So what do you think? I know this chapter is kinda short, but oh well. I don't know how long it will be until I update next, but pleeze be patient. R&R and I will update ASAP! And thanx to those who have updated already, u guys rock!
The second I had climbed the vines up to my bedroom, I heard my doorknob jiggle as someone was trying to get in.
"Sirius, it's time for dinner!" yelled Bella and I yelled back a response of "okay."
I could hear her footsteps going down the stairs and pulled my wand out of my pocket. I unsealed the door and made my way down the dank stairwell to the dining room.
When I entered, no one made notice that they saw me. My father seemed determined not to look at me, and I liked this. It was quiet and nice not to be yelled at for once. We ate quietly, my father not saying anything about the scar that was no longer on my face. He probably didn't want to attract attention to the fight we had had.
After supper was over, I swiftly made for my room as the house elves came in to clear the table and clean up. I wanted to get a letter from James informing me about staying at his place, even though I knew I wouldn't have gotten one already. The excitement of perhaps being out of this dusty old house forever made me anxious for a reply.
Nothing more happened that day; I stayed in my room like a good little boy, waiting for James' letter or sign that I was free of this. I slept well dreaming of what it would be like to be on my own, not have to take orders from someone and obey other people's rules, as there were so many in my household.
I awoke in the morning to the sound of scratching on my window and I turned to see a gray and white owl with a letter tied to it's right leg.
I fumbled through the covers in my excitement and tripped over to the window. Sliding it open, I let the owl into my room and it hooted gleefully.
"SHHH!!" I hushed urgently. No one could know I was talking to James.
I tore the letter open and read James' handwriting.
Hey Sirius!
My parents are delighted that you will be coming. I just need to know when you think you will be arriving. Send a letter back, or contact me somehow, answering this letter. Any time is fine with us, as long as it is good for you.
See you soon enough,
James
My heart seemed to leap out of my chest. I was leaving! I scrawled on the back of the parchment that I would be arriving at around noon the day after tomorrow. I could figure something out by then. And I was about to ask for directions to his house when I realized he had made me a map to his home on the back of the parchment he wrote his note on.
I sent his owl back to him with my letter, and was cheerful the rest of the day.
So what do you think? I know this chapter is kinda short, but oh well. I don't know how long it will be until I update next, but pleeze be patient. R&R and I will update ASAP! And thanx to those who have updated already, u guys rock!