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I'm thinking that I did good and got this chapter out on time!! What do you think? I'm soooo bored here at home. I know I said in chapters before this that I couldn't wait to get out of school but now I really can't wait to get back to school. Last night I went over my best friend's house and we spent about an hour picking out what she was going to where the first day of school. She really wanted to impress this boy so it had to be perfect. Lol. Of course I still don't know what I'm going to wear but I'll figure it out. Anyway...On to the review replies!!!!!

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This chapter came to me really quick. I was very happy. And don't worry, after this chapter it'll pick up. I know I ragged out the last 3 days in 4 whole chapters which is very strange. Anyway! I won't keep you from reading the next chapter any longer! So sit back, relax and scroll through and read!!

Chapter 14: Remus' Return

"Sirius, do you know what I did with my tie?"

"Do I look like a house elf to you?"

"Peter? My tie?"

"Er...Haven't seen it. But have you seen my shoes?"

"No, I haven't," James sat on his bed in defeat. "We're never going to get down to Breakfast, if I can't find my tie."

"Did you look under your bed?" Sirius suggested, sitting on his own bed, fully dressed, and smirking in amusement as he watched James and Peter trying to find their stuff.

"Did I look under my bed? Of course I looked under my bed! There's nothing under my bed," James started to say confidently, jumping off his bed and lifting the comforter to show Sirius under his bed before saying dejectedly, "except my tie of course."

James frowned at Sirius before tying his tie around his neck. Peter looked up at Sirius hopefully and Sirius sighed. "Your shoes are in the bathroom," Sirius told him, answering his unasked question. Peter grinned at him in thanks to him and went to retrieve his shoes. Sirius sighed. "Remus has got me playing mother while he's away. I'll get him for this."

"I can't wait to see him!" James exclaimed, remembering that his missing friend was returning. "I feel like it's been ages since we last saw him. We have to tell him about that door. Remus is smart, he'll figure it out."

"Well, we'll never get a chance to talk to him if we don't get down to breakfast soon," Sirius said, his stomach growling. "C'mon Pete, we're starving in here!"

"You just want me to trip down the stairs and crack my head open, don't you?" Peter asked sarcastically, coming out of the bathroom still tying his shoe.

"Yup, as long as I get to breakfast," Sirius replied, without hesitation. "Now let's go, Remus is waiting down there."

The three of them descended the staircase and into the abandoned common room. Not even the girls were there to wait for them. It seemed that they had left without them, so the boys made their way through the castle to the Great Hall. Upon entering the Great Hall they found a person sitting alone at their usual place at the Gryffindor table. On first glance James was sure that it wasn't Remus. First of all, the Remus Lupin James knew didn't have dark bags under his eyes, nor did he ever slouch. The Remus James knew didn't go down to breakfast without eating a fair share of food. Lastly, the Remus that had left Hogwarts two days ago didn't have a scar leading from his left ear to the corner of his mouth. But, when James glanced back at the figure he knew it to be of his other best friend Remus Lupin. He exchanged shocked glances with Sirius and Peter before leading the way to their friend.

"Remus...what happened to you?" James asked without a preamble.

Remus looked up at James irritably. "Good morning to you too."

Also the Remus James knew didn't snap at people.

But in the next second Remus seemed to break out of it with a shake of his head and he winced. "Sorry mate," He apologized wearily. "I'm sure I look like something the cat dragged in."

"You sure do," Sirius joked, trying to lighten things up.

Remus laughed humorlessly and the boys sat down around him. "It's just...it pains me to see my mum in the condition she's in and I haven't gotten that much sleep since I...went home," Remus explained, his eyes downcast.

"It's okay, mate," James reassured him. "We understand. I just have one question. Where did you get that?" He asked, pointing at his scar.

Remus looked startled for a moment before smiling weakly at them. "It's a present from my mum's crazy cat," Remus told them, not quite meeting anyone's eyes. "My dad tried to heal it as best he could but he's no healer so..."

"I'm sure if you went to Madam Pomfrey in the Hospital Wing she could clear it up for you," Peter suggested.

"Yeah," Remus muttered distractedly. He changed the subject. "So what did you chaps get up to while I was gone?"

James immediately launched into an explanation about the mysterious door on the seventh floor, while piling food on his plate. Remus stared into space thoughtfully for a while. James knew he was trying to come up with an explanation about the door so he stayed silent.

"I can't think of a reason why the door would just appear out of nowhere like that," Remus admitted. "Well have to check it out later."

"Not tonight though," Sirius told him, for once being serious (no pun intended). "You need to sleep."

Remus nodded and picked at his breakfast. Out of the corner of his eye James noticed the girls stealing into the hall. It looked like they were arguing about something. Not wanting them to make a big deal about Remus' condition, James got up to head them off.

"Didn't we tell you to wake us up?" James heard Melissa ask Lily in an annoyed tone.

"I'm not a bloody alarm-clock!" Lily retorted.

"What's an alarm-clock?" James inquired innocently enough. Lily, Melissa, Shannon, and Kelly just glared at him. They were about to push past him when he stepped in the way. Merlin, if looks could kill.

"James, we went to bed at 1 o'clock in the morning because of Astronomy, we got up late, someone used up all the hot water in the tower, and we haven't eaten breakfast yet," Lily practically growled at him. "Do you really think that's a smart move?"

James gulped loudly. Dealing with four cranky girls was not a good way to start the day. "I just wanted to warn you all that Remus isn't looking so good this morning. He's really torn up about him mum and he hasn't slept that well since he's been gone. Plus he got attacked by a crazy cat. I just wanted to forewarn you."

The girls exchanged softened glances and nodded. James gave them a slight smile and moved out of their way. The five of them walked up the aisle to the end of the table where they took places across from the boys. The girls managed to smile feebly at Remus before making themselves busy with collecting food on their plates. They were silent but exchanged meaningful glances with each other. Remus rolled his eyes and sighed.

"If you want to say something, go ahead."

"Oh Remus are you okay?"

"No offense, but you look dreadful."

"Are you sure you shouldn't be in the Hospital Wing?"

So much for not making a big deal, James thought to himself.

"Okay, okay," Remus said, stopping the flow of comments. "I'm fine. Just a bit tired."

The girls nodded, not wanting to upset him further. Everyone continued to eat their lunch in a slightly strained silence. Finally it seemed that Sirius couldn't take this depressive atmosphere anymore so he promptly pulled out his wand, pointed it at Melissa's hair, and muttered a spell. James, who had been watching him the whole time, burst out laughing. Sirius grinned and snickered, while the rest of them looked on confusedly. Peter who was currently sipping his drink turned to glance at Melissa and promptly sprayed the other side of the table with his drink.

"Holy Hippogriffs!" Peter exclaimed.

This brought the rest of them to look at Melissa who was glancing around confusedly. Lily was looking like she was trying very hard to stifle a laugh. "Oh Meliss," Lily said, biting her lip to keep her laughter down. She dug in her rucksack for a mirror and gave it cautiously to Melissa. Melissa put it in front of her face and James watched as her expression went from puzzled to angry. She let out a mad scream.

"Would anyone care to explain why my hair is PURPLE?!" Melissa yelled so loudly that half of the hall looked at her. "I hate PURPLE! Whoever did this to me is going to be sorry!" Melissa paused and immediately looked at Sirius who was putting up an innocent façade. Melissa's eyes shifted to Sirius hand which was discreetly holding his wand. "Sirius Black! Change it back! NOW!"

"I personally think that it is a good look for you."

Unfortunately, this was the wrong thing to say, as Melissa tried lunging across the table at him, only to be held back by her robes by Lily and Kelly. The girls dragged a fuming Melissa out of the hall. James could vaguely hear Melissa muttering things like "hate purple" and "get him back for this".

Sirius turned to Remus with a mock compassionate expression. "I dedicate that prank to you, Mr. Lupin."

"I express my gratitude to you and am deeply touched by this act, Mr. Black," Remus replied, pretending to wipe a tear out of his eye.

And so Remus was back to normal...or so they thought

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Hello again! How did you like this chapter? I thought it was pretty good...but then again who am I to say? It's up to you, my readers to tell me how I did. Please!!!!!!!! The little blue button is your friend and mine! Won't you click it? I'm looking for at least 4 reviews to bump me up to 60. I won't complain if I get more though hint hint. Remember, every review counts in my book!! My next post will hopefully be sometime next week. I'm shooting for Thursday or Friday. I've got to go now! Ta ta for now!!

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P.S. Hey! I just thought of this like two minutes ago. Should I rename the story I Put a Spell on You ?? There's really no reason why I would change it to this. It just sounds like a more exciting title then the one I already have. I really like this title but I'm not sure. I need your awesome opinions people!! Thanks a bunch!