Chapter 3- Letters and Foreshadow

Lyndsay stood in the movie theatre foyer with Nathan standing beside her. She felt very cold and wished she'd worn something more than a tank top and jeans. Nathan was standing beside her in his rugged cargo pants and oversized top. They were waiting for Carlie and Jess. They were getting popcorn and drinks.

"So what do you think of Jess?" Nathan's voice startled Lyndsay.

Lyndsay shrugged "Can say we haven't talked to him much have we?"

"We have food!" Carlie announced to the foyer. Jess tagged along behind. He was very quiet. He felt very uneasy around Nathan and Lyndsay because of them being muggles.

"So Jess, we didn't hear from you so much last night. Tell us about yourself" Lyndsay said.

"I go to the same...boarding school as Carlie and we hang out lots. I have no siblings and that's about it" Jess said.

"What's your favourite band?" Nathan asked.

Before Jess even thought of it he replied "the weird sisters"

"Never heard of them," Nathan said.

"Yeah they're a indie band. They're real big around school" Carlie replied.

"Well I'm into like rock and punk stuff mostly" Nathan continued.

Carlie had shot Jess a warning look and he heeded it.

"What did you think of the movie Jess?" Lyndsay asked.

"It was okay" Jess decided not to mention he had no idea what it was about.

"Hey is Jess short for anything?" Lyndsay asked him.

"For what? Jessica?" Nathan remarked.

"It's short for Jessarius," He said.

"What?" Everyone looked stumped.

"JESS-ARE-EE-ES" He pronounced

"What does it mean?" Lyndsay asked

"Means powerful and wise I think" Jess said.

"Righty-o Jessairus" Carlie said.

"It's JessARus but don't call me that it's just Jess"

"Okay Jessica" Lyndsay joked.

"Come on guys leave Jessarius alone" Nathan said.

"Hey Mrs. Gareth!" Carlie waved to the woman who had just got out of the car.

"Sup mum. Ready to rumble?" Lyndsay grinned.

"Hello Carlie, Nathan." Her eyes fell on Jess. "And who are you?"

"I'm Jess." He answered softly.

"This is Jess, he's from my boarding school." Carlie introduced.

She nodded. "Nice to meet you. Lyndsay we have to be going."

Lyndsay followed and waved. Carlie and Nathan returned the gesture.

"When are you going Nathan?" Carlie asked.

Nathan shrugged. "Whenever my parents show up."

Carlie looked up the street and spotted her mum's car. "Do you want a ride since my mum is coming?"

"No I'll wait. You guys go home." Carlie hesitated and then followed Jess over to the car.

Nathan waved as they drove off and Jess had a sinking feeling in his stomach as they drove away from him.

Ebony, Carlie's owl was looking at her with fierce eyes. She wanted to go out. Carlie was sitting on her bed, staring into space when an idea hit her. She got up and pulled out a piece of paper and a pen and began to write. And write, and write.

When she had finished she gave the letter to Ebony and opened the window. She flew into the night with the letter addressed to Sirius Black.