Chapter 4: Warm Butterbeers and Cold hearts.
A/N- Hello, I am back again. I would like more than 25 reviews, before I update again, Thanks to:
Ron-lover-for-life- Here you go, I hope that you like it.
Emiko Black- You Irish dance? So do I. That's way cool!! I like Cat's personality too, I suppose that I based her Character on myself, though in a real life situation, would I act like Cat? Maybe. I love my imagination, you are always cool and brave in your imagination, Lol.
Blondemomo- Thanks for helping me revise this story!
aks100- Thanks for reviwing, I love all your stories, by the way.
pyroprincess4rmeverwood- here you go, I hope that you like it. I am so glad that you think that this is awesome! You boost my self esteem, lol.
Sorry, everyone, I lied. In my other chapter I told you their would be more Lily and James, but their is more in this chapter instead. The same with A Serious Sirius, he becomes Sirius in this chapter. Sorry!
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Though it was only about 9:00 in the morning, the streets were filled with people. Men, women and especially Hogwarts children crowded the streets.
As the Marauders and the 5 girls entered Hogsmead, the crowds and celebrations were already under way.
Lily and James were arguing as usual.
"Well how would you know, you never pay attention in classes!"
"I do so!" Retorted James. "I am multitalented, I can sleep, plan pranks and pay attention during classes."
"And stare at Lily," Remus muttered. Cat grinned.
"Oh look!! It's Mac, he is so hot!! I will be back later, ok? Let's meet up at the 3 Broomsticks for lunch! Bye!" Lis said, but she ran off after Mac before anyone could object.
"All right, that sounds like a plan, I have to go find Jack, see you all later!" Torii left too.
"So, just us right?" James asked.
"Um, Ari and I are going out, shall we see you at Lunch too?"
The other four watched them leave. "Please don't leave us too Cat, Sirius, I am not being left alone with James!"
Sirius glanced at Cat, a twinkle in his eyes. "Ok, We'll stay." Cat said simply. "Great! Let's go to Zonko's!" James said dragging everyone after him.
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Half an hour later, they finally emerged from Zonko's, Lily still complaining.
"Why do I have to help carry everything, I didn't want all this stuff. I still have to go by dress robes for the Christmas Ball. I didn't buy any of this junk!" Lily exclaimed.
"Is it your time of the month Lily?" Cat remerked.
Lily shot a glare at Cat, "No, I, stop talking about it in front of them," Lily hissed.
"Then why are you acting like a grump? Why can't you just be helpful instead of complaining. You say James is a conceited git, but that's what you sound like. Like it's killing you to hold something. Shall I remove these foul things from your presence, your highness? Are we not good enough for you Lily?" Cat replied irritably.
Lily turned red and looked away. Both Sirius and James looked incredulously at Cat.
"Are you in a bad mood Puss?" He reach out and slid his hand under her hair to pull her closer to him.
"Puss?" She pulled away to look at him in the eye, glaring at him. "My names Cat," she replied. Sirius shrugged, "Cat, Puss, Kitten, all the same."
James sniggered. Cat's face was the perfect impression of Professor McGonagalls. She turned her head. "Mr.Black." she said primly. "I am afraid that I will have to punish you."
"Bring it on Kit." Sirius said airily. Lily was laughing too. "Boy, you really can impersonate McGonagall." James said admirably. "Are you flirting with my girlfriend James?" Sirius said, rounding on him.
"Stop calling me names. It's Cat, not Kit or Puss or Kitten or Honey, or what ever name you want to call me. CAT!"
"No I am not flirting with you girlfriend!"
"Are you even listening to me Sirius Black!"
"Huh?" He turned to Cat.
Cat looked ready to punch him.
Lily jump in, "I need some more dress robes, want to come with me?"
"Sure." Cat replied.
"Do we get to see you naked?" Sirius asked.
"NO!" Both girls yelled at him. People walking by looked strangely at them.
"Hey, just asking." Sirius replied, holding his hands up.
"Why am I going out with a pervert," they heard Cat mutter.
"You know you love me Puss," Sirius replied under his breath.
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"What color do you think, green, red or white," Lily remarked. She held up a few dress robes of different colors and styles.
"My, My Lily dear, you are going to look like a present under James' Christmas tree done up in that," Sirius squinted, peering at the red dress. Its was red, had gold bows along the hem and much more tightly fitted than Lily wanted.
"I DO NOT LIKE JAMES POTTER!!!" screamed Lily.
"YES YOU DO, YOU JUST WON'T ADMIT IT." Sirius replied
"I DO NOT"
"DO SO!"
"DO NOT!"
"DO S.."
"SHUT UP!!" cried James.
"Um, guys?" Cat asked hesitantly
"DO NOT!"
"Excuse me! I am afraid that all of you must leave immediately. I would expect more from 16 year olds. You behavior is appalling. Please remove your self from this shop this instant!" said a stern old sales lady. "OUT!!" Hastily the four exited the store.
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After roaming the streets for about 2 hours, they realized that they only had three quarters of an hour left to buy stuff before lunch.
"Let's just look in this shop, ok? Then we should go to lunch," suggested Cat.
"Ok." Lily sighed.
The store was tucked away in a corner and looked slightly old-fashioned. As they entered the store, a petit, though plump middle-aged woman came towards them.
"Can I help you?" She asked. Her smile was kind and maternal.
"Yes, there is a Christmas Ball coming up and my friend Cat and I are looking for some dress robes," Lily said, tugging at Cat's sleeve.
"Well, I am sure that we can find the perfect dress robes for you. Call me Rosemary." Rosemary walked briskly to some shelves.
"Now let me see, red hair, lovely green eyes and slim figure," she scrutinized Lily carefully.
"White, I think. Green would look perfect on you too, but it is Christmas and the only green that you wear nicely is emerald. If you wear emerald, you would look like you are trying to hard. Not to mention that you would look like a Christmas tree!"
Rosemary chuckled and looked through some closets.
Sirius winked at Cat and reached for her hand. Surprisingly, she smiled and didn't seem to mind.
"Ahh, here it is. Step right this way."
Lily disappeared with Rosemary behind a curtain. The other three exchanged glances.
When Lily appeared Sirius said obnoxiously, "Hey James, what a looker you have. I'd be jealous, but I have Cat."
"Sirius. For the last time. I am not going out with James."
Lily did look good. Rosemary had arranged her hair to cascade down her shoulders and her thin form was accented highly. Both her hair and her eyes stood out immensely. The edges of her robe were crinkled and lightly brushed her feet and fingers, giving her a angel like appearance.
James was speechless. Stunned.
"Lily, it's perfect! I love it. It really suits you," Cat said.
"Ok, your turn Cat."
Cat grinned shyly and disappeared too.
Sirius paced the floor. "You really like her, don't you?" James asked.
"Course I do."
Lily smiled.
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Fifteen minutes later Cat reappeared.
Everyone was speechless. She wore a silvery-pale green dress which looked like the grass covered in a thin dew, but much more unearthly. In Sirius' opinion, she looked like a sprite or a fairy. Her eyes shimmered.
"Well, it looks good." James said. "Let's take it and get going, I am hungry."
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Lunch was a short affair. Everyone had other places to go and be, though everyone was glad that they had the warm butterbeers, as the wind really picked up.
As everyone drifted their own ways, James and Lily found them selves left alone.
"So, erm, want to go to Honeydukes?"
"Sure, I guess."
They walked in silence, catching each others eye.
James tried to make conversation, "So Lily, you looked really good in those dress robes."
Lily's pleasant face evaporated. "Prick."
"What?" James face showed confusion.
"I thought that you had changed, but you really are the same." Lily turned away.
"Look, Lily." He caught her arm. "I am just trying to make conversation." He pulled her into Honeydukes.
"So what's your favorite kind of candy?" James tried again to converse.
"Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans." She replied.
"No kidding? Mine too. Let's get some."
Before Lily could object, he disappeared into the crowds, returning in a few moments. He carried a huge box of beans. "Let's go eat these some where."
The rest of the day passed nicely. Finally they went up the castle.
"Lily, I was wondering." James started. He ran his hand threw his hair and then jerked his hand back.
Lily, who was feeling more comfortable around him smiled, her cheeks raw with cold.
"What is it James?"
"Will you go to the ball with me?" His eyes pleaded and her actually looked nervous.
"Sure."
"Really?"
"Sure".
James laughed. "Great!" His eyes sparkled as he put his arm around her and walked her up tto the castle.
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Sirius and Cat wandered the main street, finding a cave and settling down inside it.
"What do you want to do tomorrow Puss?"
"Stop calling me Puss, ok"
Sirius sighed and turned away. For several minutes, nobody spoke.
"Sirius, are you ok?"
"Fine" he said shortly.
"What's wrong."
"NOTHING! LEAVE ME ALONE."
"Tell me Sirius."
He made no answer.
"Sirius, Please."
He turned towards her. "It's just that, that you seem to be rejecting me. Everything I do to be your girlfriend, you reject. I try to flirt, everything and you just yell at me."
She frowned. "But the plan....."
His face fell. "Oh, the plan..."
Suddenly Cat realized. "You, It's not, but the plan, I. You like me. A lot don't you. It's real, not just the plan."
He sighed. She reached out and touched his hand. "It's ok. I like you a whole lot too." She said softly.
He turned his head, taking her hand. "You do?"
"Yep," she said softly
He grinned and pulled her into his arms. She smiled and closed her eyes.
"Still, could you show a little more affection." Sirius said
"Sirius please."
"Cat." Her held her face in his hands and said. "Kiss me."
"Sirius, I can't. I need time, I'm confused."
"But how can I trust you? How do I know that you really like me?"
"I'm not used to this Sirius. I can't throw my self away." Cat said.
His grip hardened. His face showed signs of forcefulness.
"It's just one kiss Cat. Why are you so scared?"
"No, it's not the kiss I am afraid of, it's.....You." She pulled her arms away and ran off down the path.
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Back at Hogwarts, Sirius caught up with the others, except Cat, who was no where to be found.
"Where is Cat?" Lily asked.
"Dunno." Came Sirius' vague reply.
"What happened between you?" Ari said anxiously.
"Cat just needs to sort some things out, ok. She knows what she needs to do."
Lily, Ari and Torii exchanged glances. "But is she ok?" Lily persisted,
"Look, If she doesn't come to me in the next three days, I will go find her, ok? Happy now?"
Silently Lily felt worried. Was Sirius pushing too hard? Going to fast? Cat was a strong girl, she would be ok. Looking over at Ari, she saw the same worry etched in her eyes also.
"We will talk to her," Ari whispered. "It'll be ok."
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Ok, so how is it? I hope you like it. Believe me, I stayed up half the night working on this chapter trying to finish it for you!!
Review Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Luv
~RhiaCat
A/N- Hello, I am back again. I would like more than 25 reviews, before I update again, Thanks to:
Ron-lover-for-life- Here you go, I hope that you like it.
Emiko Black- You Irish dance? So do I. That's way cool!! I like Cat's personality too, I suppose that I based her Character on myself, though in a real life situation, would I act like Cat? Maybe. I love my imagination, you are always cool and brave in your imagination, Lol.
Blondemomo- Thanks for helping me revise this story!
aks100- Thanks for reviwing, I love all your stories, by the way.
pyroprincess4rmeverwood- here you go, I hope that you like it. I am so glad that you think that this is awesome! You boost my self esteem, lol.
Sorry, everyone, I lied. In my other chapter I told you their would be more Lily and James, but their is more in this chapter instead. The same with A Serious Sirius, he becomes Sirius in this chapter. Sorry!
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Though it was only about 9:00 in the morning, the streets were filled with people. Men, women and especially Hogwarts children crowded the streets.
As the Marauders and the 5 girls entered Hogsmead, the crowds and celebrations were already under way.
Lily and James were arguing as usual.
"Well how would you know, you never pay attention in classes!"
"I do so!" Retorted James. "I am multitalented, I can sleep, plan pranks and pay attention during classes."
"And stare at Lily," Remus muttered. Cat grinned.
"Oh look!! It's Mac, he is so hot!! I will be back later, ok? Let's meet up at the 3 Broomsticks for lunch! Bye!" Lis said, but she ran off after Mac before anyone could object.
"All right, that sounds like a plan, I have to go find Jack, see you all later!" Torii left too.
"So, just us right?" James asked.
"Um, Ari and I are going out, shall we see you at Lunch too?"
The other four watched them leave. "Please don't leave us too Cat, Sirius, I am not being left alone with James!"
Sirius glanced at Cat, a twinkle in his eyes. "Ok, We'll stay." Cat said simply. "Great! Let's go to Zonko's!" James said dragging everyone after him.
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Half an hour later, they finally emerged from Zonko's, Lily still complaining.
"Why do I have to help carry everything, I didn't want all this stuff. I still have to go by dress robes for the Christmas Ball. I didn't buy any of this junk!" Lily exclaimed.
"Is it your time of the month Lily?" Cat remerked.
Lily shot a glare at Cat, "No, I, stop talking about it in front of them," Lily hissed.
"Then why are you acting like a grump? Why can't you just be helpful instead of complaining. You say James is a conceited git, but that's what you sound like. Like it's killing you to hold something. Shall I remove these foul things from your presence, your highness? Are we not good enough for you Lily?" Cat replied irritably.
Lily turned red and looked away. Both Sirius and James looked incredulously at Cat.
"Are you in a bad mood Puss?" He reach out and slid his hand under her hair to pull her closer to him.
"Puss?" She pulled away to look at him in the eye, glaring at him. "My names Cat," she replied. Sirius shrugged, "Cat, Puss, Kitten, all the same."
James sniggered. Cat's face was the perfect impression of Professor McGonagalls. She turned her head. "Mr.Black." she said primly. "I am afraid that I will have to punish you."
"Bring it on Kit." Sirius said airily. Lily was laughing too. "Boy, you really can impersonate McGonagall." James said admirably. "Are you flirting with my girlfriend James?" Sirius said, rounding on him.
"Stop calling me names. It's Cat, not Kit or Puss or Kitten or Honey, or what ever name you want to call me. CAT!"
"No I am not flirting with you girlfriend!"
"Are you even listening to me Sirius Black!"
"Huh?" He turned to Cat.
Cat looked ready to punch him.
Lily jump in, "I need some more dress robes, want to come with me?"
"Sure." Cat replied.
"Do we get to see you naked?" Sirius asked.
"NO!" Both girls yelled at him. People walking by looked strangely at them.
"Hey, just asking." Sirius replied, holding his hands up.
"Why am I going out with a pervert," they heard Cat mutter.
"You know you love me Puss," Sirius replied under his breath.
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"What color do you think, green, red or white," Lily remarked. She held up a few dress robes of different colors and styles.
"My, My Lily dear, you are going to look like a present under James' Christmas tree done up in that," Sirius squinted, peering at the red dress. Its was red, had gold bows along the hem and much more tightly fitted than Lily wanted.
"I DO NOT LIKE JAMES POTTER!!!" screamed Lily.
"YES YOU DO, YOU JUST WON'T ADMIT IT." Sirius replied
"I DO NOT"
"DO SO!"
"DO NOT!"
"DO S.."
"SHUT UP!!" cried James.
"Um, guys?" Cat asked hesitantly
"DO NOT!"
"Excuse me! I am afraid that all of you must leave immediately. I would expect more from 16 year olds. You behavior is appalling. Please remove your self from this shop this instant!" said a stern old sales lady. "OUT!!" Hastily the four exited the store.
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After roaming the streets for about 2 hours, they realized that they only had three quarters of an hour left to buy stuff before lunch.
"Let's just look in this shop, ok? Then we should go to lunch," suggested Cat.
"Ok." Lily sighed.
The store was tucked away in a corner and looked slightly old-fashioned. As they entered the store, a petit, though plump middle-aged woman came towards them.
"Can I help you?" She asked. Her smile was kind and maternal.
"Yes, there is a Christmas Ball coming up and my friend Cat and I are looking for some dress robes," Lily said, tugging at Cat's sleeve.
"Well, I am sure that we can find the perfect dress robes for you. Call me Rosemary." Rosemary walked briskly to some shelves.
"Now let me see, red hair, lovely green eyes and slim figure," she scrutinized Lily carefully.
"White, I think. Green would look perfect on you too, but it is Christmas and the only green that you wear nicely is emerald. If you wear emerald, you would look like you are trying to hard. Not to mention that you would look like a Christmas tree!"
Rosemary chuckled and looked through some closets.
Sirius winked at Cat and reached for her hand. Surprisingly, she smiled and didn't seem to mind.
"Ahh, here it is. Step right this way."
Lily disappeared with Rosemary behind a curtain. The other three exchanged glances.
When Lily appeared Sirius said obnoxiously, "Hey James, what a looker you have. I'd be jealous, but I have Cat."
"Sirius. For the last time. I am not going out with James."
Lily did look good. Rosemary had arranged her hair to cascade down her shoulders and her thin form was accented highly. Both her hair and her eyes stood out immensely. The edges of her robe were crinkled and lightly brushed her feet and fingers, giving her a angel like appearance.
James was speechless. Stunned.
"Lily, it's perfect! I love it. It really suits you," Cat said.
"Ok, your turn Cat."
Cat grinned shyly and disappeared too.
Sirius paced the floor. "You really like her, don't you?" James asked.
"Course I do."
Lily smiled.
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Fifteen minutes later Cat reappeared.
Everyone was speechless. She wore a silvery-pale green dress which looked like the grass covered in a thin dew, but much more unearthly. In Sirius' opinion, she looked like a sprite or a fairy. Her eyes shimmered.
"Well, it looks good." James said. "Let's take it and get going, I am hungry."
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Lunch was a short affair. Everyone had other places to go and be, though everyone was glad that they had the warm butterbeers, as the wind really picked up.
As everyone drifted their own ways, James and Lily found them selves left alone.
"So, erm, want to go to Honeydukes?"
"Sure, I guess."
They walked in silence, catching each others eye.
James tried to make conversation, "So Lily, you looked really good in those dress robes."
Lily's pleasant face evaporated. "Prick."
"What?" James face showed confusion.
"I thought that you had changed, but you really are the same." Lily turned away.
"Look, Lily." He caught her arm. "I am just trying to make conversation." He pulled her into Honeydukes.
"So what's your favorite kind of candy?" James tried again to converse.
"Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans." She replied.
"No kidding? Mine too. Let's get some."
Before Lily could object, he disappeared into the crowds, returning in a few moments. He carried a huge box of beans. "Let's go eat these some where."
The rest of the day passed nicely. Finally they went up the castle.
"Lily, I was wondering." James started. He ran his hand threw his hair and then jerked his hand back.
Lily, who was feeling more comfortable around him smiled, her cheeks raw with cold.
"What is it James?"
"Will you go to the ball with me?" His eyes pleaded and her actually looked nervous.
"Sure."
"Really?"
"Sure".
James laughed. "Great!" His eyes sparkled as he put his arm around her and walked her up tto the castle.
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Sirius and Cat wandered the main street, finding a cave and settling down inside it.
"What do you want to do tomorrow Puss?"
"Stop calling me Puss, ok"
Sirius sighed and turned away. For several minutes, nobody spoke.
"Sirius, are you ok?"
"Fine" he said shortly.
"What's wrong."
"NOTHING! LEAVE ME ALONE."
"Tell me Sirius."
He made no answer.
"Sirius, Please."
He turned towards her. "It's just that, that you seem to be rejecting me. Everything I do to be your girlfriend, you reject. I try to flirt, everything and you just yell at me."
She frowned. "But the plan....."
His face fell. "Oh, the plan..."
Suddenly Cat realized. "You, It's not, but the plan, I. You like me. A lot don't you. It's real, not just the plan."
He sighed. She reached out and touched his hand. "It's ok. I like you a whole lot too." She said softly.
He turned his head, taking her hand. "You do?"
"Yep," she said softly
He grinned and pulled her into his arms. She smiled and closed her eyes.
"Still, could you show a little more affection." Sirius said
"Sirius please."
"Cat." Her held her face in his hands and said. "Kiss me."
"Sirius, I can't. I need time, I'm confused."
"But how can I trust you? How do I know that you really like me?"
"I'm not used to this Sirius. I can't throw my self away." Cat said.
His grip hardened. His face showed signs of forcefulness.
"It's just one kiss Cat. Why are you so scared?"
"No, it's not the kiss I am afraid of, it's.....You." She pulled her arms away and ran off down the path.
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Back at Hogwarts, Sirius caught up with the others, except Cat, who was no where to be found.
"Where is Cat?" Lily asked.
"Dunno." Came Sirius' vague reply.
"What happened between you?" Ari said anxiously.
"Cat just needs to sort some things out, ok. She knows what she needs to do."
Lily, Ari and Torii exchanged glances. "But is she ok?" Lily persisted,
"Look, If she doesn't come to me in the next three days, I will go find her, ok? Happy now?"
Silently Lily felt worried. Was Sirius pushing too hard? Going to fast? Cat was a strong girl, she would be ok. Looking over at Ari, she saw the same worry etched in her eyes also.
"We will talk to her," Ari whispered. "It'll be ok."
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Ok, so how is it? I hope you like it. Believe me, I stayed up half the night working on this chapter trying to finish it for you!!
Review Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Luv
~RhiaCat