Chapter 14: Lots of Marshmallows and Action
A/N: Here it is: my chapter with real action. I'm so proud of it.
Disclaimer: Everything you don't recognize is mine. Don't sue me, JK Rowling! And Osmodiar is from an episode of the Simpson's.
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Wendy, I had a premonition, Belle said. A big premonition.
Wendy ran up to her. What happened, Belle? What did you see? she put her arm around her shoulder and led her to a nearby rock to sit down.
She let out a shaky breath she had been holding. We were in a clearing in the forest. It was definitely night time. She spoke slowly.
I saw this man, but he didn't really look like a man. He was more of a snake. Harry sent Wendy a glance, knowing perfectly well who it was. There were a few people dressed in black robes, and they were holding someone back. I think it was you, Wendy. Sirius held Wendy. Then I saw Harry run towards the snake-man, but one of the other people grabbed him. The snake-man started laughing, and then he raised his wand at Harry, and he...
He what, Belle? Sirius asked worriedly.
He sent a blast of light at him, and it killed him! She rubbed her eyes. That's all I saw. Belle looked around at the others. Wendy, does that mean Harry's going to die?
Wendy touched her shoulder. Premonitions are to warn us about something so we can change it. We just have to think of a way to protect Harry and the rest of us. The best way is to get Harry to the Sword before Voldemort does. Voldemort was the snake-man.
You mean the evil guy you told me to be careful of? Belle asked, her eyes growing wider.
Yes. Wait a minute... Did you see either Sirius or Remus in your vision?
Belle searched through her premonition once more. It was really dark, she started to say. She closed her eyes and let the memory play over and over in her head. There! I saw something, behind the trees. She squinted into the vision, as if it would help. It looks more like... Sirius.
Then where could Remus have been? Wendy wondered.
Remus said after many minutes of silence, I don't think this is good... He lifted his hands for everyone to see. They were growing hairier by the minute. Everyone looked up towards the sky to see a full, glowing moon.
Oh, no, Remus. We don't have your potion! Sirius exclaimed.
I know, I know. What a really bad time to transform, huh? He chuckled. I have to run away from you guys. He looked to the land in front of them, the land that was shadowed in darkness. I can't hurt anyone of you. I'll try my best to find you later, or I'll call for Wendy when I'm human again.
Sirius noticed how fast he was changing. His neck was arching, and his face was changing in shape, not to mention the abnormal hair... Hurry, you have to go now. Sirius saw the moon gleaming in Remus's eyes.
Don't be afraid, Belle, he said before running into the darkness, leaving the group to hear a distant howl in merely seconds.
By the way, Belle, Wendy said, Remus is a werewolf.
I figured that, she replied before yawning.
Maybe you should just stay with us for the night. I think it's too late for me to take you back to America, Wendy suggested. Let's set up camp, and we can go to sleep.
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Harry was the first one awake. The sun was up, and he looked around at his surroundings. There was a narrow dirt path that led into a forest. The forest that Belle had envisioned, no doubt.
He turned around and surveyed the remaining land. He looked for something that would have told him that this was the path...
Not the woods. They stretched for miles, and they looked like normal trees, from what Harry could tell.
Not the path. That was certainly nothing out of the ordinary.
He turned back to the opening of the cave. The cave wall was a light, damp looking brown. Then why were there black squiggles suddenly? Harry walked over towards the cave, his eyes focusing on the black squiggles. They were words!
He knelt down for a closer look. Written out, each word on top of one another, was: Relictus, Bicallis, Gladius, Periculum, Fatum. He read them to himself. Damn! Why is it in a different language? They were written clearly in black lettering down the side of the cave. This was definitely his sign, but could the words mean?
He'd have to ask Wendy later, after she woke up. But now... he needed some marshmallows.
He walked back towards camp, thinking about marshmallows, but keeping the words in the back of his head so he wouldn't forget. He stuffed a large, gooey marshmallow into his mouth, just as Belle made her way out of the tent.
he said between mouthfuls.
she replied. Did Sirius roll on you last night?
Harry chuckled.
Belle looked at the bag of marshmallows, and back to Harry. Can I have a marshmallow?
Harry thought for a moment. I guess, since you asked. He handed her one.
Suddenly a loud Ow!' emerged from, the tent, followed by Wendy and Sirius. Sirius was rubbing his head.
What happened? Harry asked.
Sirius tried to roll on me, and I kicked him by accident, Wendy admitted. Sirius glared at her. I said I was sorry!
Well, sorry doesn't help! he pouted.
Do you want me to kiss it and make it feel better?
he added stubbornly. She kissed his head. All better. Mmm, marshmallows... he made his way towards Harry and the bag of marshmallows, which Harry quickly pulled out of Sirius's reach.
Not so fast, Harry said. What's the password?
Please, Harry, I just want a marshmallow after getting kicked in the head... He sent a menacing stare towards Wendy, who whistled innocently.
Harry relented, and handed a marshmallow to him. Harry suddenly remembered the words on the cave. Oh, Wendy, he said, I found these words inscripted on the cave wall over there. I think they're in Latin, so i don't know what they mean.
she asked. He led her to them, and everyone followed.
Can you translate them for me?
I only know one of them, she said. that means danger. I don't know the other ones.
If only you could orb us all to Latinland, Sirius sighed.
You do know that there is no Latinland. I just made that up in fourth year.
Sirius said slowly. I was... just testing you!
Wendy, this path is dangerous? Belle tugged at Wendy's shirt.
Don't worry, we'll keep you safe, she replied. Belle looked on skeptically towards the forest, last night's premonition still fresh in her mind. This would haunt her for awhile; she never forgot premonitions. Her thoughts were interrupted.
Well, gang, we should pack up camp and get moving, Wendy urged.
I'll take care of the marshmallows, Harry said.
Oh no you don't, Sirius said. Last time we let you do that you sat on a log, ate the rest of them, and laughed at us when the tent fell on top of us.
And your point is?
Harry, you're helping with the tent, Wendy assigned. Or else... she sinisterly said.
Or else what? Harry tried.
Or else... she had to think for this one. Or else I won't buy anymore marshmallows!
Everyone gasped. If you take away his marshmallows, than that means we don't get any either, Belle said. That isn't fair.
Harry, come on, buddy. You have to do this. For the marshmallows, Sirius tried persuading him.
All right, you got me. But only for the sake of sharing the marshmallows with everyone. Harry said that, but he secretly knew that he wouldn't really share his marshmallows. (Come on, you knew it too!) But I still think you guys should fold the tent again, he added, smirking.
Oh, no. We are all folding the tent, it is not going to fold on me again, Wendy said. Come on.
They all got up and attempted to fold the tent again, which ended up folding itself onto Harry.
Hey, look who's stuck in the tent now! Wendy bragged. Let's go marshmallow eating guys...
You can't just leave me here! Harry shouted. And you can't have my marshmallows, either.
Watch me. She grabbed the almost empty bag of marshmallows and orbed away.
No! Why have you forsaken me, Wendy? Harry cried.
Wendy orbed back next to him. Relax, Hare Bear, I'll let you out. She started to undo the folds in the tent. She paused. A little help? She asked, turning to Sirius.
he said, walking over to help.
Eventually they got the tent packed without anyone else getting stuck in it, the food without Harry eating/raving about marshmallows (surprisingly), and the rest of their gear packed. Finally they could move on.
Sirius took in the forest sight as he walked towards it. Where was Remus? Was he hungry? Cold? Oh no, I sound like a parent, he thought. Wendy noticed the concern on his face.
Sirius, what's wrong? And don't say nothing, because I see the look on your face.
Sirius chuckled at Wendy. I'm just wondering about Remus, that's all.
Wendy seemed suddenly to be having the same thoughts. Would it make you feel better if you turned to Snuffles and went looking for him.
No, but that's not a bad idea, he laughed. I guess he's ok. It's not like this sort of thing hasn't happened before to him. I just hope he's deep enough into the forest that he won't hurt us.
He's smart, he'll go far enough. Come on. Let's try to stay focused on Harry's quest for now.
He was quickly reminded of the five Latin words written on the side of the cave wall. Periculum means danger... he remembered more specifically. Fatum... he was sure that he had heard that one before. Fat? No, don't be silly, he thought. Tummy? Nope. Fate? That made sense. Harry's quest was part of his destiny. Fate - destiny. It worked.
Fatum was one of the words on the cave, right? he asked, making sure that was the word.
Harry said, eyeing some nearby trees.
I think it might mean destiny.
Harry turned and looked at him. That sounds about right. Danger and destiny. Yep, that's it. My whole life; all summed up into two simple words.
Still, what do the other words mean? Wendy asked. What were they again?
Uh, gladius, relictus, and bicallis, Harry recalled.
Gladius sounds like Gladiator, Belle said.
Does that mean that Harry's destiny is a dangerous Gladiator? Wendy asked.
What? No!
Relictus... Lick? Sirius suggested.
Ew, um, no.
Or relish, maybe it's for relish, Wendy said.
But I don't like relish, Harry stated.
Then lick it is –
Fine, maybe I can like relish.
What about bicallis? Belle asked.
Bicallis, bicallis.... that's sort of like callus... Wendy said
I got it! Harry's destiny is a Gladiator with a callused tongue that makes him angry, which is why he's dangerous, Sirius said, receiving several odd looks. Yeah, maybe we're going the wrong way with this.
Maybe Gladius means happy, you know, glad, Belle said. And maybe bicallis is... bike?
Where are you going with this? Harry asked.
I don't know. Maybe Harry's supposed to be happy because he gets a new bike, but then he gets relish and he gets dangerous with his bike.
That is actually the best idea I've heard so far, Harry said. She's better at this Latin guessing than both of you.
Relictus could still mean lick, Sirius said, sticking his tongue out at Belle.
Wendy and Harry walked a bit farther ahead of the gang, unaware of Sirius and Belle's tongue sticking-out war. Finally they both turned around when Belle jumped on Sirius's back shouting Pony ride, pony ride!'
Fine, i'll give you the stupid piggy back ride, Sirius mumbled as he trudged with Belle.
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It had just started to get dark when they decided to stop and set up camp. Harry wanted to keep going a little farther, but Belle and Wendy were tired. Harry suggested that Wendy could stay with Belle, and he and Sirius walk up ahead until they called for Wendy, and she could orb them. But Wendy said she was too lazy to orb, and Sirius was getting tired too, anyway.
They had finished setting up the tent.
Hey, it didn't fold up on anyone! Wendy announced.
Good thing, too. You probably would have left them there, Harry sarcastically added.
I probably would have, she kidded with him. Suddenly there was a rustling of leaves up ahead of them.
What was that? Belle asked, jumping off the rock she was sitting on.
I don't know. Maybe it was Remus, Wendy said.
I'll turn into Snuffles and check it out, guys, don't worry, Sirius said before transforming. He trotted forward up a few yards before disappearing completely into the darkness. Wendy, Harry, and Belle waited impatiently in the silence. Belle slowly edged her way to Wendy, where she clung to her waist.
Sirius hadn't returned yet, and it had been five minutes. That's it, I'm going to see what's going on, Wendy quietly declared. She tiptoed into the darkness. Harry and Belle followed her, not wanting to be left alone.
Wendy finally found Sirius crouched on the ground, intently watching a scene before him. She knelt down next to him, and gently poked his back. This startled Sirius, and he jumped up, rustling leaves.
Who's there? someone shouted from beyond. Wendy, Harry, Belle, and Snuffles the dog all exchanged glances. They all heard footsteps, and gingerly eased backwards towards camp.
Suddenly, a hand poked through the bushes and latched onto the back of Belle's shirt, pulling her away. She screamed, and the others ran after her. They entered a dimly lit clearing, where Wendy was also grabbed from behind. Harry looked around his settings and found himself in the presence of the Dark Lord himself.
Voldemort hissed, how marvelous of you to join us.
You let them go now, Harry replied, referring to Belle and Wendy. He noticed that both Death Eaters had their wands ready at a moment's notice.
Oh, I'm afraid not. You see, I need to keep them in order for my little plan to work.
Sirius barked from Harry's feet. The Death Eater that grabbed Belle lunged for the dog, but Sirius dodged him.
Run, Sirius, run! Wendy shouted from the hold of the other, taller Death Eater. That sounded awfully Forrest Gump-ish, didn't it? she pondered shortly after.
Sirius ran deep into the woods. Luckily, the Death Eaters didn't follow him.
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Sirius ran around to the other side of the clearing, far away enough from the clearing so that he couldn't be heard or seen, but close enough so that he could hear the others. There he transformed back to a human. He panted for air.
If that slimy son of a bitch even touches Wendy I'll... Sirius thought, I'll kill him. Oh God, what can I do!?!
Sirius looked up to the sky, noticing the full moon once again. He noticed now how the moonlight illuminated the landscape, and he felt energized. He turned back into Snuffles and raced deeper into the woods in search of his friend...
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Wendy, this is the place from my premonition, Belle whispered to Wendy. Wendy simply nodded, but her mind remained fearful of what was to happen.
All right, Potter, we have a deal to make, Voldemort growled.
What deal?
You have to help me, and maybe I'll let your friends go.
Harry, don't do it, Wendy pleaded. He only said maybe.
No, Wendy, I have to try to save you. He turned back to Voldemort. How would I help you?
Voldemort grinned, showing his fang-like yellow teeth. They glared in the moonlight. You are going to tell me who the Heir of Gryffindor is.
And why would he do that? Wendy shouted.
Because he is too caring and won't watch his friends die. Oops, he already saw that Cedric boy die last year.
The two Death Eaters pulled off their masks. They were none other than Madylin and Peter Petigrew.
Wendy gasped. I knew it! I knew it! This is just like a scary movie, and you can start to predict stuff, and you yell Don't open that door, there's a crazy murderer behind there!'
Wendy, calm down, Harry said.
Voldemort laughed. Stupid whitelighter...
Wendy gasped again. But how did you –
You don't think I'm stupid enough to not research my enemies?
Well, actually, yeah, Wendy replied.
Voldemort snarled. Well, I do! He rubbed his chin. Now, Harry, tell me who the Heir of Gryffindor is.
He doesn't know! Wendy shouted, struggling in Peter Petigrew's arms.
I don't know, Harry repeated, remembering the time when Madylin had Ron.
He looked over at Wendy and Peter, but his eyes wandered to Madylin and Belle. Belle's small body was shaking with fear. Madylin looked determined and confidant. She still was pretty, in a very desirous kind of way. The moonlight shone off her light brown hair, and fire reflected in her eyes.
Fine! Then if you won't admit it, you are going to help me find the Sword!
Don't do it, Harry, Wendy pleaded.
Why should I? Harry teased.
If you don't help me, your friends won't see the light of tomorrow, he said, his snakelike features clearly distinguished.
No, Harry, remember what the Elders told you about the Sword! Remember! Wendy screamed, still fighting of Peter Petigrew.
Wendy, I can't sit and watch you and Belle die, Harry said. He took a step forward.
No, Harry, stop! she kept shouting.
Harry was only a few feet away from the Dark Lord when there was a rustling of leaves. All of a sudden, a large shaggy dog appeared in the moonlight, but it wasn't Snuffles; it was a werewolf.
It was standing behind Voldemort, growling at him with intense hatred. Voldemort turned to look at him. Harry backed away, knowing perfectly well that Remus was distracting Voldemort.
Wendy scanned around the edge of the clearing, she was looking for something. She quickly found the outline of a person; Sirius Black. She could feel his eyes making contact with hers, and she could sense that he was waiting for something.
Voldemort raised his wand to Remus the werewolf, he was about to shout Avada Kedavra,' but the werewolf suddenly lunged at him and bit him firmly on the leg, knocking him over. Wendy knew that this was her cue. She orbed out of Peter's grasp and to Belle's holder. She grabbed hold of Belle's arm as fast as she could and orbed them away to somewhere safe.
Madylin and Peter looked at each other, then ran to help their Dark Lord.
Damn werewolf! Voldemort shouted, attempting to kick Remus off of him. Harry noticed that when Voldemort fell, his wand was knocked from his hand.
Harry knew this was his chance. he shouted with deep concentration, pointing his wand at Voldemort. His movements and the movements of the Death Eaters slowed drastically.
Remus, thank-you so much! You can go now, Harry said. Remus growled and scampered away, back into the depths of the forest. Harry made sure that the curse was still working on Voldemort, which it was. he called out, Where are you?
Over here. Sirius emerged from the trees.
What can I do now? I don't think Wendy can orb me yet, and I can't just leave Voldemort here. I don't know any curses I could use against him, either!
Sirius looked around the forest. I don't know. But we have to find the Sword before the curse wears off... and I think it's starting to. They both looked at Voldemort, whose movements were speeding back up. I guess we can only run, and hope we come across the Sword along the way.
Harry sighed. I can't stand that I have to run from Voldemort. He walked away behind where Voldemort was laying, to where Harry had not yet stood. He looked just beyond the clearing, when something caught his eye.
It shimmered in the moonlight. He ran to it. Lying in the ground, just outside the clearing, lay the Sword. It was set in a bush, but this bush, however, was quite unusual. The bush was shaped in a way that only a wizard would notice. It was a Gryffindor Lion.
Harry lifted the Sword from its resting place. The hilt fit perfectly into his palm, and the weight of the Sword was just right for Harry's arm. The metal glowed in the moonlight, Harry noticed, making the words on the Sword stand out clearly: Gladius de Relictus de Gryffindor, quando maturitas.'
Harry, hurry, the curse is wearing off fast, Sirius said form behind him. Harry turned around to find Sirius in the form of Snuffles running into the forest, and Voldemort with the Death Eaters rising to their feet.
Looking for me? Harry asked, keeping the Sword hidden behind his back. Voldemort turned around at once.
Now, since your friends are gone, and there is no one here to help you... you will find me the Sword!
You mean this? Harry pulled the Sword out in front of him.
Voldemort clasped his hands together. Bring it to me, he demanded.
No, I don't think so. You have to come get it.
Grrr, I don't have time for such petty things, Potter, he said. Fetch me my wand, Wormtail.
Certainly, Master. Peter went searching through the clearing for the wand.
Voldemort began to slip closer to Harry. Step by step, he became weaker and weaker, and the Sword became brighter and brighter.
Harry's arm began to shake violently, and he had to hold the Sword with two hands. Voldemort was within a few feet from Harry, when he dropped to his knees and had to crawl in the ground.
Master, what's happening? Madylin asked.
Stay back! Voldemort ordered. That Sword will be mine...
Finally, his whole body fell to the ground before Harry's feet. He took one last grab towards the Sword, but Harry held it just out of his reach. Harry lifted the Sword high in the air, the point facing down directly to Voldemort's heart. With a sharp movement, Harry stabbed the Sword downward, but he was too late. Just in the nick of time Voldemort had vanished from the forest, shortly followed by Madylin and Peter, who had just found the wand.
Harry yelled while Sirius trotted back. White lights appeared nearby, and Wendy appeared with Belle. I could have stopped him once and for all!
Sirius ran back, and took his human form. Harry, don't worry. Now that you have the Sword Voldemort can't hurt you. And it means that you get to kill him eventually.
But for now, let's go get the camping gear and go HOME, Wendy said.
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She orbed everyone back into her place, which was quiet and empty.
Come on, what do you say we get everyone we can to come join us in a celebratory party? Wendy suggested.
Sounds great! everyone replied.
But first, I have to shove all this camping gear into my closet...
Except the marshmallows, Harry reminded her.
she rolled her eyes. Sirius, will you help me?
he said, picking up the tent.
Wait, Wendy. What should I do with the Sword? Harry asked.
Oh, um just put it in Remus's room for now. Harry nodded and quickly set it against the wall inside their room.
Wendy grabbed the coolers, and she and Sirius walked into her room. She opened the door to her large closet, and she tossed in the cooler. Don't you want to see where you put it?
Not really.
Sirius heaved the tent back, and with a great forceful throw tossed the tent into the closet.
So, ready for a mad party? she asked.
They walked back out where Harry and Belle were sitting on the couch.
Ok, go find people and bring them here. But make sure that they already know about Sirius because he is not going to be a dog, Wendy said. We'll stay here and set up, and I can hear if Remus turns back to a human and calls for me.
Harry nodded, took Belle's hand, and led her out of Wendy's place.
Where are we going, Harry? Belle asked.
To the Gryffindor Common Room. It's not too late, so everyone should still be up.
She nodded and was silent for a moment. I don't think Wendy will be taking be back to America, then.
Probably not. Especially if there is drinking involved... Harry replied. Oh crap, I don't know the password! he exclaimed as he got to the portrait of the Fat Lady. Luckily, it swung open and someone was coming out.
Harry! You're finally back! he replied.
Finally? I was only gone for a few days, Harry said.
A few days? Harry, you were gone for weeks!
I what!?!
Yeah, today's the thirty-first of January.
Weird... Time in the cave must have been different from time here, he pondered, mostly to himself.
Oh, I'll tell you all about it later. We have to get a bunch of people for a party at Wendy's place. Like Hermione, Fred, George, Ginny. Is that it for people who know the truth about Sirius?
Ron nodded. So... hey Belle, he said, rather skeptically.
Hi Ron.
Come on, let's go get Hermione and the others, Harry said.
Ron turned and led Harry and Belle back into the Common Room.
many shouts cam from different directions.
Harry just said Hey' and followed Ron to one of the chairs.
Hermione, guess who's back? Ron said, hiding Harry behind the chair.
If it's Osmodiar, I'm going to kill you, I swear, she replied.
Who's Osmodiar? Harry asked, walking out from behind the chair with Belle by his side.
she shouted, getting up to hug him tightly. When did you get back?
Just a few minutes ago. I'll tell you everything later if you tell me about Osmodiar.
Come on, let's go get Fred, George and Ginny!
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Fred, George, Ron, Ginny, Hermione, Belle, and Harry walked into Wendy's place, finding Sirius and Wendy putting out bowls of food. A certain bowl caught Harry's eye; a large bowl filled to the brim with marshmallows.
Wendy followed Harry's gaze. Harry, take it easy on the marshmallows, she warned, receiving a blank stare back from Harry.
I will not take it easy. He picked up the bowl and plopped onto the couch and dug in. Now, tell me about Osmodiar.
Hermione grinned. Well... The first years were practicing levitation in the Common Room a couple weeks ago. They were using books – big books – and one sort of escaped and Ron ran full force into it.
He fell down immediately, and we rushed him to the Hospital Wing. He was unconscious for a day or two, but he was loony when woke up, Hermione explained.
Fred said. Osmodiar was the tiny space alien that only Ron could see.
Ron leaned back against the wall, turned the color of his hair, and stared at his feet. It's not funny! he declared.
Ron said that Osmodiar was a few centimeters tall, green, and he had one antennae. And what planet was he from? Fred said.
I believe it was Neptune, Fred, George answered.
Why thank-you, George.
Now, Harry, tell us about your adventure, Hermione said.
He blew out a deep breath. It all started when this Elder told me to follow her. She led me to this cave...
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Wendy and Sirius had slipped out of the living room unnoticed during the Osmodiar story. Sirius pulled her into a hug when she shut the door to her room.
Peter... he had you. God, I've never been more scared, he said.
I know, but I'm here now. We're all safe.
It was Remus; he saved us. He distracted them so you could orb fast enough.
You went and got him, didn't you? she asked.
Sirius blushed. Yeah. I couldn't sit there and watch you being held captive.
Oh my gosh, you know what I just realized? Sirius made a puzzled face. I roasted the Dark Lord and lived to tell about it!
What did you say to him?
He asked if we thought that he didn't research his enemies, and I said, well... yeah! She smiled ear to ear. I'm so proud of myself! She clapped her hands in joy. She paused suddenly, and pulled away from Sirius. Remus is calling. I have to go. Do you want to come with me?
No, I better stay and supervise... You never know when Fred and George are here.
she chuckled before orbing out.
Sirius walked back out and took a seat on the couch next to Harry.
And then we hear this sound up ahead of us, so Sirius goes to see what it is, Harry told.
What did you see?!? Ron asked, anxious to find out.
Everyone gasped. Are you kidding? Ron asked.
No, I'm serious.
And I'm Harry.
And I'm Ron.
And I'm Fred.
And I'm George. Hey, wait a minute – I'm Fred!
Oh, right.
Anyway, guys, Harry continued. He went on to tell them about the Death Eaters, Remus's attack, and the Sword.
Right when Harry was talking about Voldemort's disappearing act, Wendy and Remus orbed in.
Sirius said. What took you so long?
Belle ran up to Remus and hugged him.
Hi Belle!
We had a little business to tend to elsewhere... I'll tell you about it later, Wendy said. Sirius looked at her quizzically, but turned back to Harry so he could finish his story.
So he just disappeared without a trace? Hermione asked.
Yeah. I wish I knew where his secret lair was; I'd go find him and kill him if I did.
Sirius went and stood next to Remus. Thank-you so much for helping us in the forest. It means a lot to me, he said to his friend.
Remus smiled. No problem, buddy. Hey, did you tell everyone your great news?
At first Sirius was confused, but then he remembered. Not yet. Everyone, Sirius said, grabbing hold of Wendy's hand, I'd like to announce that Wendy and I are engaged.
went up about the room. Wendy received several hugs, and Sirius received several pats on the back.
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After many hours of laughing, hiding Harry's marshmallows, and fun stories, Wendy decided that it was time everyone should go back to their Dormitories.
Aw, come on, Wendy, can't we stay a little longer? One of the Weasley twins pleaded, Wendy wasn't sure which.
No, it's practically three in the morning, and a whitelighter needs her beauty sleep!
Especially this whitelighter, Remus added playfully, receiving a forceful hit from Wendy. Wendy, I thought whitelighters were Pacifists! he exclaimed.
Well, I forgot again. And you deserved that! she replied. Now, goodnight everyone.
everyone replied as they filed out into the corridor heading toward the Common Room.
Ok. You two kids have fun, Remus said, heading toward his room. Come on, Belle, you're sleeping in my room. She rose from the couch and rubbed her eyes. She looked tired, seeing as three in he morning is very late for a girl of seven years. They walked into Remus's room and shut the door.
Come on, I'm so ready to sleep on an actual mattress, Wendy said. I'm all for camping, but there's only so long a girl an sleep in a sleeping bag.
Sirius followed Wendy into her room. Where did you go with Remus? he asked, remembering their conversation from earlier.
Oh, we had to stop in America for something.
What for?
Wendy sighed. Ok. I promised Remus that I wouldn't tell anyone until anything was final, but... she paused for composure. Remus wants to adopt Belle.
He what!?! Sirius shouted.
Sh, sh. Belle's probably asleep.
Is he insane? Did he even think about her safety when he turns into a werewolf? We saw the damage he can do. He almost bit off the leg of the Dark Lord!
Oh come on, Sirius. She can come and stay with her Aunt Wendy and Uncle Sirius once a month. It's not that big of a deal.
Uncle Sirius does have a ring to it... But no! There's no way Remus is responsible enough to take care of another life form! You know how he falls asleep all the time.
Belle can always call for me if she's in any sort of trouble. I am her whitelighter, you know, I only do things for her that I think are safe. And this is definitely safe.
I just...
I know. You're worried, but you don't need to be. She's on Whitelighter Insurance, so nothing can go wrong. And Remus loves her.
Sirius looked into Wendy's eyes deeply. I'll talk to him about it in the morning. But that means that I'm going to have to rat you out.
Fine. As long as I don't have to see Belle be alone ever again.
A/N: Wooo, that was a long one. Did you like it? I'm so proud of it. REVIEW!!!
~Whitelighter Enchantress