A/N- I know, I know. I told everyone that I was going to revise, but I
have lot's of time now, and I am feeling happy, so I decided to get a head
start on the next chapter here!!
Poor Cat. She is like my soul mate, yet look what I made her do? This reminds me of a boy in my class, (whom I don't like, he's quite fat! No, that's mean. He's chubby.) Who wrote a story in which the main character shared his name, let's call him Bob. So Bob wrote a story about a kid called Bob who committed suicide. So our teacher reads it, marks it and phone's Bob's mom and tells Mrs. Bob that she thinks Bob is Suicidal. So Bob's Mom gets scared and goes to see if Bob, who is at his barn, is ok and hasn't committed suicide yet.........insane I tell you.
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"Good Evening Miss Starrling. Feeling better are we?" Dumbledore asked Cat. The teachers had just woken Cat up.
"Fine thank you. I feel much better." Cat replied. She caught Sirius' eye and winked. Immediately, Madam Pompfry busied herself with rearranging Cat's blankets as Cat tried to sit up.
"Drink this, it's a pepper-up potion. Good. I'll get you some dinner. Stay in Bed!" Madam Pompfry warned.
"Glad to hear you fine." McGonagall said stiffly. "But it still baffles me as to why the ice was thin! Only yesterday the ice was frozen all the way through. What happened?" She asked Sirius sternly.
Before Sirius could reply, Cat jumped in. "It was my fault. You see, we have been trying to get James and Lily together for a while now, and some one gave me a starting idea, so I decided that if we salted the ice, and Lily fell in, James would save her and she would feel more grateful to him, and possible like him more. So we went through with the plan, but the more I thought about it, I realized that the only winter activity Lily likes, is skating. If she fell in, she would never want to skate again. So when Lily challenged me to a race down on that part of the lake, I ran after her so she wouldn't fall in."
"Except that I fell in I guess. I don't know what happened next."
McGonagall looked shocked. Dumbledore looked slightly amused,
"I saved Cat by bringing her out of the water using the Levitation Spell. Pointless now that I think about it." Sirius added quickly.
"It did the job." Dumbledore said mildly. "I am afraid that I will have to take points off for this. Lily could have been seriously ill. And you Cat, were seriously ill. By no means, do you ever put some one's life it danger. 50 points from Gryffendor."
The happy mood Cat and Sirius we in evaporated. They looked guiltily at each other.
"However, certain things may be accounted for." Dumbledore continued. 20 points to Mr. Black for his quick thinking and cool use of knowledge in times for peril. Godric Gryffendor would be proud of you." Sirius grinned sheepishly.
"Another 20 points to Miss. Starrling for bravery and courage, acting as a true Gryffendor would, and saving Miss. Evans."
"I must congratulate you both. I will leave Madam Pompfry to decide when Miss. Starrling may return to school, but I am sure it will be tomorrow. Good Night." With a nod of his head, Dumbledore and McGonagall left the Hospital Wing.
"Oh, and another 5 points to Gryffendor, for honorable intentions. Miss. Evans and Mr. Potter do deserve each other. Next time, try not to concoct plans that are too dangerous." Dumbledore added with a wink before disappearing entirely.
"I have a feeling we got off that one easily." Cat remarked. "Yeah." Sirius said. "We are only five points down now."
Shifting to a more comfortable position, Cat asked how everyone was.
"They were really worried about you. Everyone was! Look at how many cards and presents you got!" Now Cat noticed the mound of cards and box's of candy that sat on the floor and on the bedside table. Reaching over, she picked one up.
"Lily was worse. She looked really sick with worry. Lis didn't talk and just sat around for like three hours. She didn't mention Mac once! James was really worried about you too, but he was worried about Lily as well. He kind of stared at the fire a lot. Remus didn't know what to do with him self. I saw him try to read, write letters, start a conversation. I even saw him try to start his homework! Finally he took a three-quarter of an hour long shower. He just couldn't pay attention. Ari and Tori sat and talked and hushed voices."
"Mmm. Nice to know people care, I guess." Cat smiled shyly. "Thanks for saving me Sirius."
"Your welcome. Who gave you that card?" He said changing the subject to the red heart shaped card Cat held in her hands.
"Oh," Cat laughed. "Jeremy Baker. From Ravenclaw. He's asking me if I want to go to the ......ball with him......" Cat slowed down when she realized what she was saying.
"Are you going to accept?" Sirius asked quietly.
"I....don't think...I....I don't know." Cat said all out in a rush. She placed the card back on the bedside table. "I mean, he's nice and every thing, but I don't think........" she paused.
"My offer still stands," Sirius said even more quietly, if possible. He looked at her, struggling for something to say. Cat stared at the bed. She picked up another card from the table absent mindedly.
"Madam P. is coming," Sirius said suddenly, when he heard a rustling in the corridor. "I better go. See you tomorrow Cat." He stood up and walked toward the door.
"I'd like that." Cat said suddenly.
"Like what?" Sirius said, turning around. "Going to the ball with me or seeing me tomorrow?"
Cat grinned cheekily. "Both," She answered
Sirius flashed her his famous grin. "Bye Puss!" He said before heading back to his dorm.
"I hate it when you say that." He heard her say grumpily, and grinned in spite of himself.
After he left, Cat turned to the card she held in her hand. It was a pale yellow envelope with Cat written on it in red ink.
Curious, she opened it. There, on a small piece of parchment was a message and a small, thin little cat sitting up perkily with it'd head cocked to one side. The person who had written this note had obviously drawn it. Glancing at the signature on the bottom, she found it was from Sirius.
Dear Puss,
I hope you get better really soon, I'd hate it if you had to miss Christmas. We are all really worried about you. Me especially. Our plan was pretty stupid, we should Never have put your life or Lily's life in Danger.
Lots of Love,
Sirius
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The next day dawned bright and early. Surprisingly enough, the sun was shining when Lily awoke. Smiling, she looked out the window of the dormitories towards the lake. Slight ripples from the wind glazed across it. The whole pure, innocent scene made her think of last night and how sweet James had been!
Flash back
"What else happened to you guys?" Lily remembered saying vaguely.
"Tons of stuff!! One Christmas, my Uncle Mike came home on his motorbike from Nigeria, along with his girlfriend, Neema. I remember him leaving it out by the back door with the two helmets. Cat and I got away while the adults were all drinking wine, put on the helmets and started up the bike. Cat was in front though, and Mike's helmet was so big it dropped over her eyes so she couldn't see. Of course she was the one who insisted on driving."
"So like Cat. We went go-karting once and she ran right into the wall." Lily chuckled.
"Yep. And that's pretty much what happened here too. Did I mention it was a flying motor bike?"
"Oh Man, I can imagine what might happen."
"Well," James grinned and continued with a far away look in his eyes. " Cat accidentally hit the reverse button when we were half way up in the air. The bike hit the house, flung forward and, I am sorry to say, stopped so fast that I fell off and landed in the pool. Nearly broke my neck."
Lily laughed so hard she nearly fell of the couch. "What did your parents say?"
"Nothing for a while! They had to fish me out of the pool and get Cat off the motor bike 15 feet up in the air! When the bike hit the wall, something inside broke so Cat was stuck up there for half an hour! And after what happened to me, she sure wasn't gong to jump!"
Lily giggled and leaned slightly on James more, yawning.
"Tell me some more," Lily begged him.
Smiling sweetly, James hugged her suddenly. "Later. Your tired, and so am I. I have to get up early and by last minute Christmas presents anyway. I've got your already though."
"You got me a present? You shouldn't have!" Lily said startled.
"Why? We're friends aren't we."
Getting up, Lily moved towards the stairs. "Of course." She said before going to bed.
End Flash Back
A sudden noise brought Lily back to reality. I have to get James a present today, Lily thought. Glancing over at the beds, she saw Lis hugging her pillow, her blond hair sprawled across her face.
Torii was awake and grinning at Lily. "Day dreaming about a certain some one?"
"NO!"
"Jingle bell, Jingle bell, Jingle bell rock. Jingle bell swing and Jingle bell ring!" Ari was awake and as happy as a clam.
"Oh No.....it's going to take ages to get another song stuck in her head........" Lily moaned.
"What? It's the 24th of December, what else do you expect Lily?" Came Sirius' jaunty voice. James, Sirius and Remus suddenly entered the room.
"Where did you guys come from?" Torii asked as Lily fumed at him.
"Guys? Where?" Lis was wide awake. "Oh. You guys. Hello."
"Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock," Ari sang as she moved over on her bed so Remus could sit next to her.
James went to sit on the end of Lily's bed, and Sirius to Cat's.
"Whose up for Hogsmead today?" James asked.
"Me." Lily said, yawning.
"I'll go." Tori said.
"Jingle bell swing and jingle bell ring,"
"Ok." Was Lis' only reply.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world." Sirius said, smirking slightly. "And you all won't want to either."
"Why?" Remus asked curiously.
"No reason."
"Jingle bell, jingle bell....."
"I remember singing Nuttin' for Christmas with Cat." James said vaguely.
"Jingle bell rock......."
"SHUT UP ARI!!!!!"
Everyone seemed to fall into silence at the mention of Cat's name. All Except Sirius of course.
"I've um....I've got some news for you guys." Sirius said inspecting his fingernails.
"We don't want to hear it," Lily said softly.
"Ok, I'll tell you later. Right now I've got to scoot and get to the hospital wing before Cat eats all her Chocolate Frogs."
There was silence. "What do you say?" Lily said dangerously. "Where were you last night anyway Padfoot?" Remus asked.
"Oh, I just went to the hospital wing and witnessed Dumbledore and a few others waking Cat up. Then we talked a bit and......." He trailed off.
"And?" Lis pressed.
"And what?"
"Have you guys made up yet?" Lis questioned.
"Are you still going to the ball together?" Lily asked.
Sirius raised his eyebrows and said, "What are you talking about?" This would have had more effect if he had been able to take the big grin off his face.
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It turned out that Cat was already up, awake and opening the cards and other presents that were lying on her bedside table. The one from Sirius was far from sight.
The radio was on and Cat was singing. Here was something surprising, but not unusual. To all the Gryffendor's and all Cat's close friends, their lives were marked by Cat's singing. When Cat sung, it made everyone want to be happy and cheerful, it made everything seem better.
When the party finally dragged themselves to the hospital wing, Cat was sitting with her window open a crack and she was singing "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow."
Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
"No........I don't want anymore snow...." Lily moaned.
"Lily! Hey Everyone. Come to se poor 'ole little Cat?" Cat flashed them a huge grin.
"Don't you ever scare me like that again," Lily said as she rushed up and hugged Cat.
"Believe me, I wasn't planning on it," Cat said dryly.
"We were sick with worry," Remus said sincerely.
"And you should be proud too, bags under my eyes are really bad for my complexion," Lis added. She too hugged Cat like she would never let go though.
"Ooooo, can I have a Blueberry Crumble-Smushing Wacker Filled Choco- Chocolate, Cat?" James asked, glancing at the box of chocolates that we sitting on her bed.
By now, everyone had hugged Cat and were settling in comfortably.
"No! These were given to me by Mark Jersal. And I'm going to eat them all up!" Cat retorted.
"Mark Jersal is hot," was Lis's only thought.
It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" Cat sang.
"This is really getting on my nerves," Lily grumbled.
"So when will you be able to get out of the hospital Wing," Remus asked. Sirius was trying to sneak a Chocolate Frog from it's bag on Cat's bed.
"Supposedly after lunch, but I am going to try to get Madam Pompfry to let me go in a few hours. She said that she'd think about it.....Sirius!" Cat yelped. She had only just realized that he was stealing candy and had eaten quite a lot.
She pounced, wrestling the Frog out of his hand. Or trying to anyway. He was much stronger than her, and taller, and bigger too. All she succeeded in doing was falling on top of him sideways.
"When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm!" Grinning sheepishly, Sirius addressed the others. "That's the only verse I know!"
"Yeah, that's right," Ari said dryly. She was sitting comfortably on Remus's lap.
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It happened to be that moment that Madam Pompfry came back.
"What is this!" Her face was shocked. "Have you no consideration. Miss Starrling needs a lot of rest. You will wear her out. OUT!"
Cat protested. "I'm fine. Can I please go out early? I really need to get some last minutes Christmas presents."
Surveying the group, Madam Pompfry frowned. "Hmmmm." Sighing, she gave her consent. "Oh, Alright. But you had all better watch out for her. She will still be tired. Don't over do it."
Sirius slung his arm around Cat's shoulders. "Don't you worry ma'am, I will look after Cat." He saluted, which caused Cat to roll her eyes.
And so they walked, Finally filled with the Christmas cheer that Hogwarts and young people possess.
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Thank you!!! I hope you like this chapter. Yep, Cat and Sirius are back together, and all is well. I know, I haven't actually posted those revised chapters, but I WILL get around to it. I just realized that I have put this chapter off.
The next chapter will contain, Hogsmead, the Ball, Christmas Eve, and MAYBE Christmas Day. It all depends on what I get done.
Happy Christmas in July everyone!
Special Thanks to all my wonderful reviewers.
I love you guys!!!!!
imogenhm.- Thank you!! I am glad you like this story!! Enjoy this chapter!
Jfuroboe- Yes, Lily and James will hook up, Though it may take a while, I'm thinking Valentines Day? Keep in min that it is 7th year. Or someone's birthday. When everyone get's their Christmas presents, you will find out slightly more about them, and their families, pureblood, origin, etc. More Remus? Can do. Thanks for being so supportive, Hope you like this chapter!
aks100 – Thank you!! I value your opinion. Hope you are having fun in Spain. I've always wanted to go there. Yay! Write more on your stories, I love them. Ok....I'm just going to give my characters a chance to relax. Hopefully, Cat will be happy for a while. I think the next complication, will be Remus, and his problems.......Then Voldemort. And of course, it is never an easy road for the couples. I might be able to get a few fights and stuff here and there. Poor Cat and Sirius. They are off and on for ever. And possible don't get fully together till Lily and James's wedding! Sad, I know. But Cat will be Happy. I've had enough torturing her. Thanks for your continued support, let me know what you think of this chapter, and the others to come. The problem is, I have so many plans, idea's and stories, it is hard to write and get everything to fit together!
SOBs 4 Sirius 223- Sorry I haven't posted really fast, I still hope you like this though! Thank you so much!!
Don't forget to Smile!
Rhia
Poor Cat. She is like my soul mate, yet look what I made her do? This reminds me of a boy in my class, (whom I don't like, he's quite fat! No, that's mean. He's chubby.) Who wrote a story in which the main character shared his name, let's call him Bob. So Bob wrote a story about a kid called Bob who committed suicide. So our teacher reads it, marks it and phone's Bob's mom and tells Mrs. Bob that she thinks Bob is Suicidal. So Bob's Mom gets scared and goes to see if Bob, who is at his barn, is ok and hasn't committed suicide yet.........insane I tell you.
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"Good Evening Miss Starrling. Feeling better are we?" Dumbledore asked Cat. The teachers had just woken Cat up.
"Fine thank you. I feel much better." Cat replied. She caught Sirius' eye and winked. Immediately, Madam Pompfry busied herself with rearranging Cat's blankets as Cat tried to sit up.
"Drink this, it's a pepper-up potion. Good. I'll get you some dinner. Stay in Bed!" Madam Pompfry warned.
"Glad to hear you fine." McGonagall said stiffly. "But it still baffles me as to why the ice was thin! Only yesterday the ice was frozen all the way through. What happened?" She asked Sirius sternly.
Before Sirius could reply, Cat jumped in. "It was my fault. You see, we have been trying to get James and Lily together for a while now, and some one gave me a starting idea, so I decided that if we salted the ice, and Lily fell in, James would save her and she would feel more grateful to him, and possible like him more. So we went through with the plan, but the more I thought about it, I realized that the only winter activity Lily likes, is skating. If she fell in, she would never want to skate again. So when Lily challenged me to a race down on that part of the lake, I ran after her so she wouldn't fall in."
"Except that I fell in I guess. I don't know what happened next."
McGonagall looked shocked. Dumbledore looked slightly amused,
"I saved Cat by bringing her out of the water using the Levitation Spell. Pointless now that I think about it." Sirius added quickly.
"It did the job." Dumbledore said mildly. "I am afraid that I will have to take points off for this. Lily could have been seriously ill. And you Cat, were seriously ill. By no means, do you ever put some one's life it danger. 50 points from Gryffendor."
The happy mood Cat and Sirius we in evaporated. They looked guiltily at each other.
"However, certain things may be accounted for." Dumbledore continued. 20 points to Mr. Black for his quick thinking and cool use of knowledge in times for peril. Godric Gryffendor would be proud of you." Sirius grinned sheepishly.
"Another 20 points to Miss. Starrling for bravery and courage, acting as a true Gryffendor would, and saving Miss. Evans."
"I must congratulate you both. I will leave Madam Pompfry to decide when Miss. Starrling may return to school, but I am sure it will be tomorrow. Good Night." With a nod of his head, Dumbledore and McGonagall left the Hospital Wing.
"Oh, and another 5 points to Gryffendor, for honorable intentions. Miss. Evans and Mr. Potter do deserve each other. Next time, try not to concoct plans that are too dangerous." Dumbledore added with a wink before disappearing entirely.
"I have a feeling we got off that one easily." Cat remarked. "Yeah." Sirius said. "We are only five points down now."
Shifting to a more comfortable position, Cat asked how everyone was.
"They were really worried about you. Everyone was! Look at how many cards and presents you got!" Now Cat noticed the mound of cards and box's of candy that sat on the floor and on the bedside table. Reaching over, she picked one up.
"Lily was worse. She looked really sick with worry. Lis didn't talk and just sat around for like three hours. She didn't mention Mac once! James was really worried about you too, but he was worried about Lily as well. He kind of stared at the fire a lot. Remus didn't know what to do with him self. I saw him try to read, write letters, start a conversation. I even saw him try to start his homework! Finally he took a three-quarter of an hour long shower. He just couldn't pay attention. Ari and Tori sat and talked and hushed voices."
"Mmm. Nice to know people care, I guess." Cat smiled shyly. "Thanks for saving me Sirius."
"Your welcome. Who gave you that card?" He said changing the subject to the red heart shaped card Cat held in her hands.
"Oh," Cat laughed. "Jeremy Baker. From Ravenclaw. He's asking me if I want to go to the ......ball with him......" Cat slowed down when she realized what she was saying.
"Are you going to accept?" Sirius asked quietly.
"I....don't think...I....I don't know." Cat said all out in a rush. She placed the card back on the bedside table. "I mean, he's nice and every thing, but I don't think........" she paused.
"My offer still stands," Sirius said even more quietly, if possible. He looked at her, struggling for something to say. Cat stared at the bed. She picked up another card from the table absent mindedly.
"Madam P. is coming," Sirius said suddenly, when he heard a rustling in the corridor. "I better go. See you tomorrow Cat." He stood up and walked toward the door.
"I'd like that." Cat said suddenly.
"Like what?" Sirius said, turning around. "Going to the ball with me or seeing me tomorrow?"
Cat grinned cheekily. "Both," She answered
Sirius flashed her his famous grin. "Bye Puss!" He said before heading back to his dorm.
"I hate it when you say that." He heard her say grumpily, and grinned in spite of himself.
After he left, Cat turned to the card she held in her hand. It was a pale yellow envelope with Cat written on it in red ink.
Curious, she opened it. There, on a small piece of parchment was a message and a small, thin little cat sitting up perkily with it'd head cocked to one side. The person who had written this note had obviously drawn it. Glancing at the signature on the bottom, she found it was from Sirius.
Dear Puss,
I hope you get better really soon, I'd hate it if you had to miss Christmas. We are all really worried about you. Me especially. Our plan was pretty stupid, we should Never have put your life or Lily's life in Danger.
Lots of Love,
Sirius
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The next day dawned bright and early. Surprisingly enough, the sun was shining when Lily awoke. Smiling, she looked out the window of the dormitories towards the lake. Slight ripples from the wind glazed across it. The whole pure, innocent scene made her think of last night and how sweet James had been!
Flash back
"What else happened to you guys?" Lily remembered saying vaguely.
"Tons of stuff!! One Christmas, my Uncle Mike came home on his motorbike from Nigeria, along with his girlfriend, Neema. I remember him leaving it out by the back door with the two helmets. Cat and I got away while the adults were all drinking wine, put on the helmets and started up the bike. Cat was in front though, and Mike's helmet was so big it dropped over her eyes so she couldn't see. Of course she was the one who insisted on driving."
"So like Cat. We went go-karting once and she ran right into the wall." Lily chuckled.
"Yep. And that's pretty much what happened here too. Did I mention it was a flying motor bike?"
"Oh Man, I can imagine what might happen."
"Well," James grinned and continued with a far away look in his eyes. " Cat accidentally hit the reverse button when we were half way up in the air. The bike hit the house, flung forward and, I am sorry to say, stopped so fast that I fell off and landed in the pool. Nearly broke my neck."
Lily laughed so hard she nearly fell of the couch. "What did your parents say?"
"Nothing for a while! They had to fish me out of the pool and get Cat off the motor bike 15 feet up in the air! When the bike hit the wall, something inside broke so Cat was stuck up there for half an hour! And after what happened to me, she sure wasn't gong to jump!"
Lily giggled and leaned slightly on James more, yawning.
"Tell me some more," Lily begged him.
Smiling sweetly, James hugged her suddenly. "Later. Your tired, and so am I. I have to get up early and by last minute Christmas presents anyway. I've got your already though."
"You got me a present? You shouldn't have!" Lily said startled.
"Why? We're friends aren't we."
Getting up, Lily moved towards the stairs. "Of course." She said before going to bed.
End Flash Back
A sudden noise brought Lily back to reality. I have to get James a present today, Lily thought. Glancing over at the beds, she saw Lis hugging her pillow, her blond hair sprawled across her face.
Torii was awake and grinning at Lily. "Day dreaming about a certain some one?"
"NO!"
"Jingle bell, Jingle bell, Jingle bell rock. Jingle bell swing and Jingle bell ring!" Ari was awake and as happy as a clam.
"Oh No.....it's going to take ages to get another song stuck in her head........" Lily moaned.
"What? It's the 24th of December, what else do you expect Lily?" Came Sirius' jaunty voice. James, Sirius and Remus suddenly entered the room.
"Where did you guys come from?" Torii asked as Lily fumed at him.
"Guys? Where?" Lis was wide awake. "Oh. You guys. Hello."
"Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock," Ari sang as she moved over on her bed so Remus could sit next to her.
James went to sit on the end of Lily's bed, and Sirius to Cat's.
"Whose up for Hogsmead today?" James asked.
"Me." Lily said, yawning.
"I'll go." Tori said.
"Jingle bell swing and jingle bell ring,"
"Ok." Was Lis' only reply.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world." Sirius said, smirking slightly. "And you all won't want to either."
"Why?" Remus asked curiously.
"No reason."
"Jingle bell, jingle bell....."
"I remember singing Nuttin' for Christmas with Cat." James said vaguely.
"Jingle bell rock......."
"SHUT UP ARI!!!!!"
Everyone seemed to fall into silence at the mention of Cat's name. All Except Sirius of course.
"I've um....I've got some news for you guys." Sirius said inspecting his fingernails.
"We don't want to hear it," Lily said softly.
"Ok, I'll tell you later. Right now I've got to scoot and get to the hospital wing before Cat eats all her Chocolate Frogs."
There was silence. "What do you say?" Lily said dangerously. "Where were you last night anyway Padfoot?" Remus asked.
"Oh, I just went to the hospital wing and witnessed Dumbledore and a few others waking Cat up. Then we talked a bit and......." He trailed off.
"And?" Lis pressed.
"And what?"
"Have you guys made up yet?" Lis questioned.
"Are you still going to the ball together?" Lily asked.
Sirius raised his eyebrows and said, "What are you talking about?" This would have had more effect if he had been able to take the big grin off his face.
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It turned out that Cat was already up, awake and opening the cards and other presents that were lying on her bedside table. The one from Sirius was far from sight.
The radio was on and Cat was singing. Here was something surprising, but not unusual. To all the Gryffendor's and all Cat's close friends, their lives were marked by Cat's singing. When Cat sung, it made everyone want to be happy and cheerful, it made everything seem better.
When the party finally dragged themselves to the hospital wing, Cat was sitting with her window open a crack and she was singing "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow."
Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
"No........I don't want anymore snow...." Lily moaned.
"Lily! Hey Everyone. Come to se poor 'ole little Cat?" Cat flashed them a huge grin.
"Don't you ever scare me like that again," Lily said as she rushed up and hugged Cat.
"Believe me, I wasn't planning on it," Cat said dryly.
"We were sick with worry," Remus said sincerely.
"And you should be proud too, bags under my eyes are really bad for my complexion," Lis added. She too hugged Cat like she would never let go though.
"Ooooo, can I have a Blueberry Crumble-Smushing Wacker Filled Choco- Chocolate, Cat?" James asked, glancing at the box of chocolates that we sitting on her bed.
By now, everyone had hugged Cat and were settling in comfortably.
"No! These were given to me by Mark Jersal. And I'm going to eat them all up!" Cat retorted.
"Mark Jersal is hot," was Lis's only thought.
It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" Cat sang.
"This is really getting on my nerves," Lily grumbled.
"So when will you be able to get out of the hospital Wing," Remus asked. Sirius was trying to sneak a Chocolate Frog from it's bag on Cat's bed.
"Supposedly after lunch, but I am going to try to get Madam Pompfry to let me go in a few hours. She said that she'd think about it.....Sirius!" Cat yelped. She had only just realized that he was stealing candy and had eaten quite a lot.
She pounced, wrestling the Frog out of his hand. Or trying to anyway. He was much stronger than her, and taller, and bigger too. All she succeeded in doing was falling on top of him sideways.
"When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm!" Grinning sheepishly, Sirius addressed the others. "That's the only verse I know!"
"Yeah, that's right," Ari said dryly. She was sitting comfortably on Remus's lap.
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It happened to be that moment that Madam Pompfry came back.
"What is this!" Her face was shocked. "Have you no consideration. Miss Starrling needs a lot of rest. You will wear her out. OUT!"
Cat protested. "I'm fine. Can I please go out early? I really need to get some last minutes Christmas presents."
Surveying the group, Madam Pompfry frowned. "Hmmmm." Sighing, she gave her consent. "Oh, Alright. But you had all better watch out for her. She will still be tired. Don't over do it."
Sirius slung his arm around Cat's shoulders. "Don't you worry ma'am, I will look after Cat." He saluted, which caused Cat to roll her eyes.
And so they walked, Finally filled with the Christmas cheer that Hogwarts and young people possess.
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Thank you!!! I hope you like this chapter. Yep, Cat and Sirius are back together, and all is well. I know, I haven't actually posted those revised chapters, but I WILL get around to it. I just realized that I have put this chapter off.
The next chapter will contain, Hogsmead, the Ball, Christmas Eve, and MAYBE Christmas Day. It all depends on what I get done.
Happy Christmas in July everyone!
Special Thanks to all my wonderful reviewers.
I love you guys!!!!!
imogenhm.- Thank you!! I am glad you like this story!! Enjoy this chapter!
Jfuroboe- Yes, Lily and James will hook up, Though it may take a while, I'm thinking Valentines Day? Keep in min that it is 7th year. Or someone's birthday. When everyone get's their Christmas presents, you will find out slightly more about them, and their families, pureblood, origin, etc. More Remus? Can do. Thanks for being so supportive, Hope you like this chapter!
aks100 – Thank you!! I value your opinion. Hope you are having fun in Spain. I've always wanted to go there. Yay! Write more on your stories, I love them. Ok....I'm just going to give my characters a chance to relax. Hopefully, Cat will be happy for a while. I think the next complication, will be Remus, and his problems.......Then Voldemort. And of course, it is never an easy road for the couples. I might be able to get a few fights and stuff here and there. Poor Cat and Sirius. They are off and on for ever. And possible don't get fully together till Lily and James's wedding! Sad, I know. But Cat will be Happy. I've had enough torturing her. Thanks for your continued support, let me know what you think of this chapter, and the others to come. The problem is, I have so many plans, idea's and stories, it is hard to write and get everything to fit together!
SOBs 4 Sirius 223- Sorry I haven't posted really fast, I still hope you like this though! Thank you so much!!
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Rhia