HARRY POTTER AND THE BREATH OF LIFE
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Chapter 10 – The Marauders sixth year - The End of Another Year
The rest of the year was pretty uneventful. At the start of March Sarah began studying for her N.E.W.T.s. But that didn't stop her from gradually deepen her relationship with Remus. This worried Iris because after the end of the year Sarah wasn't coming back to Hogwarts and she was afraid that Remus might not take that very well. But she had faith that her sister could handle the situation nicely and without hurting anyone.
At the end of April Sarah entered in a depression. She suddenly realized that she was facing her final months in Hogwarts. It was the end of 7 wonderful years. No more classes, no more Quidditch and no more Head duties – not that that was a very bad thing. But most importantly was the fact that she would hardly see Remus. But in mid May she remembered something.
Sirius was sitting in his favourite chair and Iris was on his lap. They were trying to do their homework but that was difficult because they spent most of the time kissing. James, Remus and Peter were also doing their homework, but they were succeeding. Suddenly Sarah came bursting from outside the common room. She almost tripped on the portrait hole. Quickly she reached their location.
" You guys won't believe. I had the most brilliant idea ever." She said panting.
" Ok. So what is it?" asked Iris slowly as if she was dreading the answer.
" I'm going to apply for a position as Potions Master next year. I heard on a meeting twenty minutes ago that Professor Diuble is going to retire. So what do you think?" Sarah said in complete excitement.
Every one of the 5 people facing her was in shock. Remus had his mouth completely open. Iris looked as if she hadn't heard what her sister had said.
" I see you are not taking this well. Thank you for being so supportive." She was now upset.
Suddenly Remus got up.
" Honey, I think this is the best idea ever." He said happily.
She smiled at this. Then someone had to kill their joy.
" Not meaning to be mean or anything but if you apply and you get the job then technically you'll be our teacher, right?" asked James.
" I guess."
" Student – teacher relationships aren't allowed, are they?" he asked again.
If looks could kill James would
have dropped dead instantly after that question. And Sarah wasn't the only
killer. Iris and Sirius however seem to think that James was right but they
decided to stay quiet. Peter seemed to abstain from the conversation and
continued writing his essay on transfigurating large objects into soft toys –
Sirius had used this branch of transfiguration to give a teddy bear to Iris.
" Well, maybe I'll only be able to teach the first three years. I'll have to
talk to Dumbledore. We'll see. Let's not give up hope, Remus." Sarah said
thoughtfully.
" We can't lose hope." He said while reaching out for her and hugged her.
After this announcement things returned to normal. Soon June arrived and with that Sarah's N.E.W.T.s. She only had four exams – Transfiguration, Potions, Charms and DADA – so they were over soon. One day they were discussing exams and jobs. Before they knew it they were sitting in the Great Hall listening to Dumbledore's end of the year speech. The next day was departure day and Sarah's last day as a student. But everyone was confident that she would return next year as a Potions Master.
At King's Cross Sirius took Iris to an isolated place.
" Iris, I should have told you this before but I didn't know how to do it. But here goes. At the beginning of last Summer I had a huge fight with my parents and I left home. That's why I was at James' so early. Now a few days ago my Uncle Alphard sent me an owl saying that I had a vault in Gringotts at my disposal, so I'm going to look for a house of my own." He said quickly as if it was best just to let go of the information.
Iris looked at him without a specific emotion. She swallowed and then said calmly.
" Let me see if I got this right. You left home, went to James's house and now your uncle gave you money and you'll get a house for yourself?"
" That's pretty much it. Are you mad at me?" he asked fearfully.
" Of course not. It's your life. But why did your uncle gave you gold?"
" I guess he was proud of me." He said smiling.
" Well in that case let me know when you find the house."
" Sure. You'll be the first to know."
They both smiled and then kissed. A few minutes later they each went on their way.
It was the end of another year.
Small chappie as guaranteed. Now this is very important and will influence the next chapters. Love scene location:
- Shrieking Shack
- Sirius's new house
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