Who Knows My Secret?
Chapter Two
By: Good Luck Kitten
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It happened in a split-second... I swear... One moment I was standing at the door of the hall (Being very dazed and confused might I add), the next... Three large figures were looming over me. Well... Two actually. Peter was kinda standing by stuffing a roll down his throat. James looked ready to tackle me and rip off my head, and Sirius was just glaring at me. What was it with these people?!
"Er...Umm..." I stuttered, STUTTERED! Where are the conveniently placed brick walls when you need them?
"This'd better be good Remus," James growled at me, acid dripping from every word. Sirius was still glaring. Oh, and, Peter was still stuffing the roll down his throat.
"U-umm..." Stuttering Remus, stuttering Remus! "It-it was nothing! D-don't jump to conclusions!" James folded his arms over his chest and resumed his ready-to-tackle pose.
"You see..." Phew. "Lily... Found out my secret, and I have to do what she says or she'll tell!" James' and Sirius' eyebrows rose in shock, and even Peter's eyes grew wide as he gulped.
"H-how... How did she find out?" James whispered as Sirius hissed, "She wouldn't dare..."
I stared at them a moment before nervously laughing a bit. They were having the same reaction as I had.
"What's so funny Moony?" Peter asked worriedly at his shoulder. I slung an arm over his short shoulder and sighed.
"Not THAT secret... She found out who I liked."
I glanced at Sirius who seemed to be frowning again, before quickly looking at anything but.
James face changed from one of acute surprise to his evil-plotting-so-I'm- gonna-start-grinning-like-a-maniac face. I subconsciously backed-up. Deja vu... He reminded of Lily when he did that. James suddenly twirled around and waved his arms to get peoples attention.
"Everyone listen up!!! Dear Remus finally has a crush on someone!!" He let out a whoop before taking off at a dash. He should be afraid for his life. Oh yes. He should. I began to chase him down screaming bloody murder at his back. "DIE JAMES DIE!!!"
I stopped abruptly to catch my breath as James dashed around a corner. He certainly was a stag for good reasons.
I looked up as someone tapped me on the shoulder. I looked to the right... No one. I ended up doing a full twirl around to come face-to face with Sirius. I hate it when people to that stupid tapping trick! They get me everytime! Sirius (Still frowning, mind you) had his face shoved in my personal bubble (Not that I minded or anything) glaring at me.
"Why didn't you tell us??"
I backed away slowly. This was a lose-lose situation. I couldn't tell HIM why I couldn't tell him... And I certainly couldn't TELL him. "...You should know me better than that Padfoot!" Yes! Change the subject! Ten points for me! "You know I don't like to talk to people that much."
... He blinked at me. "Don't try to change the subject Remus." Ouch! "Why didn't you tell us?"
"I would've had you asked." I mumbled trying to fade into the wall.
Sirius brightened suddenly, backed up, and stuffed his hands in his pockets. "Who do you like Moony-my-friend?"
I looked at his pretty grinning face from my cowering spot on the ground. Pretty? Get a hold of yourself Remus! I straightened up and tugged my robes flat.
"NEVER!!" I laughed and ran off down the corridor. Up ahead I saw James whispering to Peter something (probably some silly story that the gullible Peter would believe at once), and I grinned.
Three
Two
One
TACKLE! With an 'oof' I landed on James and started pulling his cheek. James fell into Peter and we all three landed in a heap. I continued my attack on ickle Jamesiepoo when someone jumped on my back. Yes, you read me right, someone JUMPED on my back. The pain. I twisted my head around and let go of James in shock... Sirius was lying on us all, grinning evilly. I suppose I didn't mind it or anything... Oh Merlin! I'm turning into a perv!! The horror!!
I froze my train of thought as someone cleared their throat. Sirius was off me in one fluid moment, and I scrambled off not so gracefully a few seconds after I realized I could breathe again. James bolted up and stood next to me, and we three lined up next to each other facing none other than...
Professor Lynch
We all shivered in unison as our eyes fell across the ugly scar crossing one eye. They all say his wife gave him that one... I almost felt sorry for him, until I actually had classes with him. He was pure evil. If I were his wife I'd give him a scar too. Only... Scratch that... Urm... Sh! You know nothing!
"Well, well, well..." He glared at us each in turn, then sneered at the blob that was Peter on the floor. Apparently Peter'd passed out. I smiled nervously and tried to look innocent. "Horse-playing in the halls... When you should be in class." He smiled his evil little smile (personally I think it looked more like dried flesh stretching across a zombie corpse' rotting bones, but that's just me) and swooped around us in a vulture-like way.
"Let's see. Fifteen points and a detention from each of you for not being in class... And... Mr. Pettigrew, you can serve two seeing as you're the root of all this."
Peter was beginning to come to again, and looked up eyes wide and still slightly fogged over to see Professor Lynch's hideous face looming over him.
We all winced. How would you like to wake up to something like that? That's just... Cruel. Professor Lynch strode off in his bat-like flowing-cape way and called over his shoulder "Wednesday night".
And then there was silence.
"T-two det-tentions?" Peter whimpered.
"It's okay Peter... Think of it this way: An extra detention now, means one less detention you'll have to do later." Wait, what? I looked at Sirius quizzically. Somehow, I don't understand that logic, but Peter seemed to accept it so... Whatever floats his boat.
I straightened my robes nervously and sighed. "Let's just go okay?" Sirius shrugged and James coughed before walking off... We were supposed to have history of magic right after lunch, but Professor Binns probably wouldn't have noticed they were gone.
We stopped outside the classroom door... James gave me the cue; It was my turn first.
I slipped into the classroom, taking a seat next to some crazy Ravenclaw chick in the back.
James and Peter followed not long after (each at a 10-second interval) with Sirius taking up the rear.
I glanced at them out of the corner of my eye as Sirius sat down. They all sat at the same table a few seats over, and began huddling their heads together in fervent whispers. Odd... Usually we spread apart when we were late for class... That way if the teacher catches one of us, he doesn't suspect the others. I kept shifting my gaze to their little clique almost every time Professor Binns decided started a new sentence (It's actually very hard to tell when he starts a new sentence, because the entire thing seems like one breath, and he just drones on and on and on and on... But you get used to it).
Eventually they broke apart and Peter slouched in his chair pouting. Apparently they'd been arguing, and Peter'd just lost. On the other hand, James and Sirius were grinning triumphantly, and James began to dig in his bag for something.
The girl next to me sneezed, and my head snapped around to look at her. "Bless you" I whispered, and she looked up at me through unbelievably long eyelashes. I blinked at her. Did eyelashes even grow that long? Maybe she used a charm? ...Or fake ones like those weird muggle girls wear? By the time I figured out I was staring rudely at her, she'd blushed crimson and turned to the side muttering "Thank you". I smiled. I'd have to ask Lily about that eyelash thing.
I looked back to where James, Peter, and Sirius were siting, and my mouth fell open in surprise. They were each sitting with their backs straight, flawless posture, edge of their seats, arms folded and placed on the desk, and silly smiles pasted on their faced. Perfect angels, I nearly gagged, they were up to something.
My eyes narrowed as I scrutinized the room. It seemed normal enough. And they wouldn't try something without telling me right? Maybe they were just really interested in this class? I nearly burst out laughing, (despite the crazy-brand I'd be given)... Yeah right!
Just then the girl on my right tapped my shoulder lightly, and I whipped around to look at her. I blinked in surprise again as I looked at her eyelashes... They were freakishly long, I decided. She cleared her throat and handed me a small neatly-folded piece of parchment.
I looked at it with eyebrows furrowed dubiously as I read the address 'To Remus, From Lily' in frilly handwriting.
I opened and read it quickly:
Sweet Remus,
I hope everything's going okay! I just wanted to let you know that I talked to her... She doesn't have a boyfriend and she said she's looking for someone!! Please write me back ASAP and tell me what you think!
Love,
Lily 3
I had to stuff my fist in my mouth in order to keep from guffawing in laughter this time. How silly! Did they honestly think...? Hee hee hee...
Taking out my quill, I smoothed the parchment flat and wrote out carefully:
James, Sirius, and dear Peter,
What were you trying to accomplish? I've helped Peter with his homework enough times to know his girly handwriting. You guys were guilty from the start. And, in case you haven't noticed, Lily's not even in this room. She told me before lunch, she was helping out Professor Tarren II in the charms room this period! You'd better think up a better plan if you want to find out!
Much love,
Remus 3
I tried to imitate the little heart at the end, but failed miserably. It looked like a blob... Oh well! Nevertheless, I admired my handiwork, holding it out in front of me so it could dry... Then, I folded it back up and whispered to the kid that could get it to them fastest it "pass it to James". I grinned smugly and looked to the front of the room at Professor Binns' hazy gray face.
A minute or so later, the kid I'd passed it to (I think his name was Jacob Corner, or something?) tapped me on the shoulder and handed me the folded parchment.
Scribbled down at the bottom note was one sentence:
this means war
I gulped nervously and looked over to the terrible trio's table. They were all glaring ferociously at me (albeit Peter's was a rather weak one). Mentally I sighed... This was gonna be a long school year.
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AN: Weee! I done!! ^--^ A bit longer than I thought it would take, but schoolworks been hangin me down... (I know I know... The usual)
So erm... *hands out Sirius-plushies* I actually drew the plushie, but It was scary and didn't look like Sirius at all... *looks around sheepishly*
So! I need to start on chapter three! Heres a little spoiler: Seduction, Halloween, and Polyjuice potions!! XD!
Er... REVIEW!!! And feel free to AIM me if you want. My sn is in my pro. I love talking to new people, and I'm almost always on, lol. *huggles*--
--GLK
PS: Thank you so much to Lady Stone, Random Rockstar, Karu Leonnese and Kristi... Your reviews made my day!!! (Or... Days... Since they all technically came on different days... @__o)
Chapter Two
By: Good Luck Kitten
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It happened in a split-second... I swear... One moment I was standing at the door of the hall (Being very dazed and confused might I add), the next... Three large figures were looming over me. Well... Two actually. Peter was kinda standing by stuffing a roll down his throat. James looked ready to tackle me and rip off my head, and Sirius was just glaring at me. What was it with these people?!
"Er...Umm..." I stuttered, STUTTERED! Where are the conveniently placed brick walls when you need them?
"This'd better be good Remus," James growled at me, acid dripping from every word. Sirius was still glaring. Oh, and, Peter was still stuffing the roll down his throat.
"U-umm..." Stuttering Remus, stuttering Remus! "It-it was nothing! D-don't jump to conclusions!" James folded his arms over his chest and resumed his ready-to-tackle pose.
"You see..." Phew. "Lily... Found out my secret, and I have to do what she says or she'll tell!" James' and Sirius' eyebrows rose in shock, and even Peter's eyes grew wide as he gulped.
"H-how... How did she find out?" James whispered as Sirius hissed, "She wouldn't dare..."
I stared at them a moment before nervously laughing a bit. They were having the same reaction as I had.
"What's so funny Moony?" Peter asked worriedly at his shoulder. I slung an arm over his short shoulder and sighed.
"Not THAT secret... She found out who I liked."
I glanced at Sirius who seemed to be frowning again, before quickly looking at anything but.
James face changed from one of acute surprise to his evil-plotting-so-I'm- gonna-start-grinning-like-a-maniac face. I subconsciously backed-up. Deja vu... He reminded of Lily when he did that. James suddenly twirled around and waved his arms to get peoples attention.
"Everyone listen up!!! Dear Remus finally has a crush on someone!!" He let out a whoop before taking off at a dash. He should be afraid for his life. Oh yes. He should. I began to chase him down screaming bloody murder at his back. "DIE JAMES DIE!!!"
I stopped abruptly to catch my breath as James dashed around a corner. He certainly was a stag for good reasons.
I looked up as someone tapped me on the shoulder. I looked to the right... No one. I ended up doing a full twirl around to come face-to face with Sirius. I hate it when people to that stupid tapping trick! They get me everytime! Sirius (Still frowning, mind you) had his face shoved in my personal bubble (Not that I minded or anything) glaring at me.
"Why didn't you tell us??"
I backed away slowly. This was a lose-lose situation. I couldn't tell HIM why I couldn't tell him... And I certainly couldn't TELL him. "...You should know me better than that Padfoot!" Yes! Change the subject! Ten points for me! "You know I don't like to talk to people that much."
... He blinked at me. "Don't try to change the subject Remus." Ouch! "Why didn't you tell us?"
"I would've had you asked." I mumbled trying to fade into the wall.
Sirius brightened suddenly, backed up, and stuffed his hands in his pockets. "Who do you like Moony-my-friend?"
I looked at his pretty grinning face from my cowering spot on the ground. Pretty? Get a hold of yourself Remus! I straightened up and tugged my robes flat.
"NEVER!!" I laughed and ran off down the corridor. Up ahead I saw James whispering to Peter something (probably some silly story that the gullible Peter would believe at once), and I grinned.
Three
Two
One
TACKLE! With an 'oof' I landed on James and started pulling his cheek. James fell into Peter and we all three landed in a heap. I continued my attack on ickle Jamesiepoo when someone jumped on my back. Yes, you read me right, someone JUMPED on my back. The pain. I twisted my head around and let go of James in shock... Sirius was lying on us all, grinning evilly. I suppose I didn't mind it or anything... Oh Merlin! I'm turning into a perv!! The horror!!
I froze my train of thought as someone cleared their throat. Sirius was off me in one fluid moment, and I scrambled off not so gracefully a few seconds after I realized I could breathe again. James bolted up and stood next to me, and we three lined up next to each other facing none other than...
Professor Lynch
We all shivered in unison as our eyes fell across the ugly scar crossing one eye. They all say his wife gave him that one... I almost felt sorry for him, until I actually had classes with him. He was pure evil. If I were his wife I'd give him a scar too. Only... Scratch that... Urm... Sh! You know nothing!
"Well, well, well..." He glared at us each in turn, then sneered at the blob that was Peter on the floor. Apparently Peter'd passed out. I smiled nervously and tried to look innocent. "Horse-playing in the halls... When you should be in class." He smiled his evil little smile (personally I think it looked more like dried flesh stretching across a zombie corpse' rotting bones, but that's just me) and swooped around us in a vulture-like way.
"Let's see. Fifteen points and a detention from each of you for not being in class... And... Mr. Pettigrew, you can serve two seeing as you're the root of all this."
Peter was beginning to come to again, and looked up eyes wide and still slightly fogged over to see Professor Lynch's hideous face looming over him.
We all winced. How would you like to wake up to something like that? That's just... Cruel. Professor Lynch strode off in his bat-like flowing-cape way and called over his shoulder "Wednesday night".
And then there was silence.
"T-two det-tentions?" Peter whimpered.
"It's okay Peter... Think of it this way: An extra detention now, means one less detention you'll have to do later." Wait, what? I looked at Sirius quizzically. Somehow, I don't understand that logic, but Peter seemed to accept it so... Whatever floats his boat.
I straightened my robes nervously and sighed. "Let's just go okay?" Sirius shrugged and James coughed before walking off... We were supposed to have history of magic right after lunch, but Professor Binns probably wouldn't have noticed they were gone.
We stopped outside the classroom door... James gave me the cue; It was my turn first.
I slipped into the classroom, taking a seat next to some crazy Ravenclaw chick in the back.
James and Peter followed not long after (each at a 10-second interval) with Sirius taking up the rear.
I glanced at them out of the corner of my eye as Sirius sat down. They all sat at the same table a few seats over, and began huddling their heads together in fervent whispers. Odd... Usually we spread apart when we were late for class... That way if the teacher catches one of us, he doesn't suspect the others. I kept shifting my gaze to their little clique almost every time Professor Binns decided started a new sentence (It's actually very hard to tell when he starts a new sentence, because the entire thing seems like one breath, and he just drones on and on and on and on... But you get used to it).
Eventually they broke apart and Peter slouched in his chair pouting. Apparently they'd been arguing, and Peter'd just lost. On the other hand, James and Sirius were grinning triumphantly, and James began to dig in his bag for something.
The girl next to me sneezed, and my head snapped around to look at her. "Bless you" I whispered, and she looked up at me through unbelievably long eyelashes. I blinked at her. Did eyelashes even grow that long? Maybe she used a charm? ...Or fake ones like those weird muggle girls wear? By the time I figured out I was staring rudely at her, she'd blushed crimson and turned to the side muttering "Thank you". I smiled. I'd have to ask Lily about that eyelash thing.
I looked back to where James, Peter, and Sirius were siting, and my mouth fell open in surprise. They were each sitting with their backs straight, flawless posture, edge of their seats, arms folded and placed on the desk, and silly smiles pasted on their faced. Perfect angels, I nearly gagged, they were up to something.
My eyes narrowed as I scrutinized the room. It seemed normal enough. And they wouldn't try something without telling me right? Maybe they were just really interested in this class? I nearly burst out laughing, (despite the crazy-brand I'd be given)... Yeah right!
Just then the girl on my right tapped my shoulder lightly, and I whipped around to look at her. I blinked in surprise again as I looked at her eyelashes... They were freakishly long, I decided. She cleared her throat and handed me a small neatly-folded piece of parchment.
I looked at it with eyebrows furrowed dubiously as I read the address 'To Remus, From Lily' in frilly handwriting.
I opened and read it quickly:
Sweet Remus,
I hope everything's going okay! I just wanted to let you know that I talked to her... She doesn't have a boyfriend and she said she's looking for someone!! Please write me back ASAP and tell me what you think!
Love,
Lily 3
I had to stuff my fist in my mouth in order to keep from guffawing in laughter this time. How silly! Did they honestly think...? Hee hee hee...
Taking out my quill, I smoothed the parchment flat and wrote out carefully:
James, Sirius, and dear Peter,
What were you trying to accomplish? I've helped Peter with his homework enough times to know his girly handwriting. You guys were guilty from the start. And, in case you haven't noticed, Lily's not even in this room. She told me before lunch, she was helping out Professor Tarren II in the charms room this period! You'd better think up a better plan if you want to find out!
Much love,
Remus 3
I tried to imitate the little heart at the end, but failed miserably. It looked like a blob... Oh well! Nevertheless, I admired my handiwork, holding it out in front of me so it could dry... Then, I folded it back up and whispered to the kid that could get it to them fastest it "pass it to James". I grinned smugly and looked to the front of the room at Professor Binns' hazy gray face.
A minute or so later, the kid I'd passed it to (I think his name was Jacob Corner, or something?) tapped me on the shoulder and handed me the folded parchment.
Scribbled down at the bottom note was one sentence:
this means war
I gulped nervously and looked over to the terrible trio's table. They were all glaring ferociously at me (albeit Peter's was a rather weak one). Mentally I sighed... This was gonna be a long school year.
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AN: Weee! I done!! ^--^ A bit longer than I thought it would take, but schoolworks been hangin me down... (I know I know... The usual)
So erm... *hands out Sirius-plushies* I actually drew the plushie, but It was scary and didn't look like Sirius at all... *looks around sheepishly*
So! I need to start on chapter three! Heres a little spoiler: Seduction, Halloween, and Polyjuice potions!! XD!
Er... REVIEW!!! And feel free to AIM me if you want. My sn is in my pro. I love talking to new people, and I'm almost always on, lol. *huggles*--
--GLK
PS: Thank you so much to Lady Stone, Random Rockstar, Karu Leonnese and Kristi... Your reviews made my day!!! (Or... Days... Since they all technically came on different days... @__o)