A/N: Hello, everyone! I am so sorry I haven't updated in almost a month. There is an explanation! About a day after I updated, I got a call from my brother who was getting married, and his wedding was on the 19th, and I basically had 13 days to find a dress, make arrangements at peoples' houses, etc! When I came home about two weeks ago, I was so exhausted, and I still had two missed days of work to catch up on for school. As well, I've been having a lot of problems adjusting to the university level courses that I'm taking at the moment (and I'm only in grade 11), so I've been trying to get my marks up to high averages... I'm all caught up with school now, and I should have another chapter up by next Monday. For those of you reading In This World, I will have the next chapter up by Saturday at the latest, I promise! I think that's all. Again, I am really sorry! Hopefully I won't be so long at updating anymore... I hope you enjoy this chapter! And uhmmm, hopefully this will be up to all your expectations... especially Tribal Leader *hides my ears* AHHHH!
And thanks so much for the Reviews!
Tribal Leader-that has got to be the funniest review I have ever received.. haha I was laughing SO hard! I read your story and reviewed to it! It's really good!
Smiley-Freak: Lol, I'm sorry, but I just couldn't resist cutting it there!! muahaha
*Many of you are wondering what the Prologue has to do with the story... it will all come in due time, my friends... just give it time hehe*
Dedication: I dedicate this chapter to my SPECIAL brother, Andrew :D, who I am talking to on the phone right now :D... he is driving in his car down Collins Avenue in Miami, Florida. I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUU...
I also dedicate this chapter to my other brother, Anthony-and my new sister-in -law, Suzie... :D
L'amour Inderdit
By: Leesh
Chapter Two: The Letter
James immediately walked towards the window, letting the black owl into the Common Room. He watched it anxiously as it flew around his head a few times, before it landed gracefully on the fireplace mantel, opposite him. Sighing, Sirius got up and walked towards the owl, ready to relieve him of the letter in the emerald green envelope.
"Does that woman ever give up?" he muttered to no one in particular.
As he got closer, however, the owl took off again, only to land on James' shoulder. Looking at the letter attached to the owl's leg, he said, "It's addressed to me..."
Sirius raised a puzzled eyebrow at him before smirking. "Go on, Prongs, open it." With a wink, he added, "Let's see what that old bat has to say..."
James nodded at him, before removing the carelessly tied letter from the owl's leg. Conciously aware of all his friends eyes on him, James unfolded the letter and silently read to himself. The group waited patiently for a few minutes, watching as James' face contorted to anger and sadness. Turning on his heal, he walked up to his dorm room and deposited the letter on his nightstand. Removing his glasses, he whiped his eyes, ran his hands through his hair and let out a frustrated sigh. Calming down after a few minutes, he once again made his way down to the Common Room.
When he was on the landing of the boy's staircase, he saw Lily approaching the boy's dorm. Smiling sadly to himself he thought, probably just seeing if I'm alright...
As if she read his mind, Lily approached him cautiously and said in a caring voice, "James, sweetie, are you okay? You've got us all worried. Sirius said it was his mother who wrote to you. Is everything alright at Sirius' home? Why did she send you a letter, and not Sirius?"
James smiled, Yup, just what I thought. "She just wanted to say hi... I'm fine Lily. Why wouldn't I be?" James grimaced at the thought of lying to Lily about the contents of the letter... It's for the best...
Lily nodded unsurely, but grabbed his hand and led him down to where the rest of the friends were seated. Everyone looked at him with concern, but thought it was best not to press him about the subject.
The night wore on, and the circle of friends one by one went up to their respective dormatories, each saying goodnight to one another. At around two in the morning, James and Sirius gave up on their games of Exploding Snap which they had been playing for the past two hours, and decided it was best to go up to bed. As they changed into their sleeping atire, Sirius glanced up at James, who still had a look of pain about him.
"James, are you okay? I mean, really okay?"
James looked at him for a moment before replying nonchalantly "Yeah, Sirius. I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?"
"No reason, Prongs. 'Night..."
" 'Night," sighed James. Just fine...
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For the remaining week of Christmas Holidays, the remaining students of Hogwarts were seen having frequent snowball fights on the grounds, catching up on the endless hours of homework the teachers had given them over the holidays, or just lazing around, enjoying the all-around quietness of the school. On January second, however, the peacefullness of the castle was once again broken, as all four houses were once again filled with the student body.
Lily sat at the Gryffindor Table in the Great Hall, during the Welcoming Feast, rubbing her temples. The noise was getting to be too much. Please God, HELP ME! As if an answer to her prayers, Dumbledore stood up, the usual twinkle in his eyes shining about the Great Hall. The students immediately quieted down.
"Good evening, students. I would like to take the time to welcome you all back to Hogwarts, after what I trust was a rather enjoyable holiday season?" The students erupted in cheers, in answer to his welcome. "Very good, very good. Now back to business. As many of you know, a very dangerous wizard by the name of Voldemort," Dumbledore paused as a series of gasps erupted around the room. "Yes, anyways, as you know he has been attacking both muggles and magicals alike. This is a time of crisis, in which I would like to stress the importance of co-operation amongst the magical community." He cast a gentle, yet stern look around the room, which was in complete silence. "Co-operation amongst the magical community needs to begin in the schools. That is why Hogwarts will be hosting a number of students from different schools across Europe. Students from these schools will be staying at Hogwarts for the remainder of the year. They are expected to arrive tomorrow at five o'clock sharp. They will each be sorted into each of the four houses, where they will act as normal Hogwarts students. These students will have been directly or indirectly affected by He known as Voldemort. Please, try to help these students along. They need the support of those in the magical community. If anyone has any problems, please see me or your Heads of House. That is all! Now on with the feast!" Dumbledore clasped his hands together and immediately, the house tables were laden with food, and the Great Hall was filled with chatter and discussion of the upcoming visitors of Hogwarts.
Chloe and Sirius looked at James and Lily questioningly. "Did you guys know about this?"
Both the Head Boy and Girl looked away from them... they both knew that they would be ecstatic at the thought of new students in the school, and be angry with the two of them for now telling them.
"Dumbledore made all the Prefects and us keep it a secret! I swear!" At that, Sirius and Chloe then looked at Remus who was busy shoving Beef and Kidney Steak Pie down his throat, eating as if it was his last meal. He noticed the glares he got from the two and looked up innocently at them.
"What?" he asked, as little particles of food were seen floating around in his mouth.
"Ewww! Remus, that's DISGUSTING!" Apparently Remus didn't hear Chloe and went back to eating his precious food.
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During breakfast the next day, professors were seen in a frenzy of excitement for the upcoming visitors to the school. Running around, setting up the Great Hall for the feast, organizing room arrangements, and polishing the armour were some of the many tasks set out by the professors as well as Prefects and the Head Boy and Girl. Unfortunately for the students of Hogwarts not responsible for the upcoming visitors, classes were still running.Chloe, Sirius, Peter and Eddy were trudging up the winding staircases of Hogwarts to the North Tower, and Divination when Sirius suddenly stopped.
"Shit! Tell Trelawney that I forgot something in the dorms. I'll be back in a few minutes!" It took Sirius about five minutes to reach the portrait, where he hurriedly gave the Fat Lady the password and ran to his dorm room. He searched for his extra credit assignment, moving shiefs of paper. Noticing something, Sirius stopped and looked at the parchment in front of him. It had caught his eye... something about it... Picking it up, he read...
Dearest James Potter,
I have received some quite interesting letters from people inside of Hogwarts, telling me of your lovely escapades with a "Beautiful Mudblood red-head". Get over it, Potter! You yourself know that you cannot have anything to do with such common filth as that rag, with your high status and importance in society. If your parents were to ever hear of this, they would be dissapointed in you and would most likely disown you, if you were not so important. You're lucky I am going this easy on you! Get rid of the filthy mudblood and your parents need never know about this. I have my eye on you, Potter - if you can call yourself a Potter, that is.
You ever so loving cousin,
Remula Black
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A/N: So, how was that? I know it was kind of boring, but it's a chapter which is ESSENTIAL for the plotline. Again, I am SO sorry for not updating in a while! I will start working on the next chapter after I post In This World, so probably by next Friday. PLEASE REVIEW AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK! I am also looking for reader feedback as to what pranks should be played throughout this story Any suggestions? Let me know!
Next Chapter:
-Students arrive
-Pranks
-Classes
- Sirius' reaction to the letter...
MUCH MORE!! TUNE IN NEXT TIME FOR L'amour Interdit
-Leesh