Spirit of the Stars
By IsisFireDancer
DISCLAIMER: See previous chapter. I'm sorry but right now I REALLY can't be bothered to type that all out all over again. Hey! It is two in the morning! Anyway I don't own anything. NB: I made a typing error in the first chapter. It is not called 'Memories' but 'Friends.' Sorry! I was insane at that point, as I had just eaten a bag of skittles.
CHATER 2: Sorting Strangers
REMUS POV
The rest of our train journey was spent laughing and talking generally about what life at the school was like. Sirius and James spent most of the time warning me against different teachers and telling me what a drag the work was. I was also subject to a long lecture about how everyone from Slytherin hated everyone from Gryffindor and how ancient this rivalry between the two houses went back. I listened, although I knew most of the history of the school anyway, from my extensive reading.
"We'll be arriving soon," announced Lily, interrupting Sirius' rant on the amount of Potions homework we were sure to receive this year. I smiled upon seeing James appear behind Lily, trying to catch onto every word she said. "You'd better get changed," she said as if explaining to a two-year- old child.
"You expecting us to get changed whilst your here, Evans? Or do you want a private showing?" asked Sirius cheekily. Lily shot him a disgusted look and left, ignoring the adoring James who was staring after her as if in some kind of trance.
"Isn't she wonderful?" he said, absent-mindedly sitting on a chocolate frog. He jumped up in shock, making the rest of us fall about laughing. "Oh, shut up! We'd better get changed," he said, changing the subject.
We were still laughing hysterically as we pulled our loose robes on over our normal gear. James curled up in the corner after that, occasionally shooting irked glances at us. This, of course, sent us into another laughing fit.
Soon, we had arrived. I followed the first years down to the lake to catch a boat, whilst the others when in the opposite direction to get in a coach.
SIRIUS POV
We got in the awaiting coaches, whilst Remus continued down to the little boats at the edge of the lake.
Soon, the familiar sight of Hogwarts, looming up out of the night sky, greeted us. I wondered how Remus was feeling at the moment of his first sight of Hogwarts and remembered my own feelings about that particular sight.
I got a strange feeling when I was around Remus, he was so... different from anyone I've ever met. I don't know why he's made such a big impression on me, but it feels really surreal. I want to find out more about him and get to know him a bit better.
Suddenly, I was almost thrown off my seat as the carriage came to a halt. I was pushed back and hit the seat with a thud.
"BLOODY HELL! GIVE US A BLOODY WARNING!" I shouted at no one in particular.
"Actually, I think that if you hadn't been so immersed in whatever thoughts were troubling you, you would have noticed that we were stopping," James smirked. I'd be the one laughing when he woke up with a possessed firecracker in his bed tomorrow morning!
We all clambered out of the carriage and up the steps of the castle. We were ushered into the Great Hall by a thin-lipped McGonagall and quickly took our places at the Gryffindor table.
The Hall fell silent as the first years and Remus were brought towards the front of the room. They were all soaked to the bones and I watched Remus push his dripping honey-coloured hair out of his eyes. Our eyes met as he passed our table and we smiled at each other.
The Sorting Hat sang it's usual song and the Sorting began with 'Abbott, Maria.' The whole affair seemed to take hours until they finally got to Remus.
REMUS POV
I stepped up to the stool feeling a little nervous. I felt McGonagall place the hat on my head and the inner torment began.
"I can see lots of wisdom here," a voice said in my ear. "But so much courage to have to endure that every month. There's no doubt about it: GRYFFINDOR!"
The hat shouted the last word out and I felt relief sweep over my body as I went to sit with James, Sirius and Peter. Everyone moved up and I was pulled into place between Sirius and James.
Whilst the Sorting continued, I had the chance to study Sirius properly. He was very handsome, his ebony hair falling into his eyes with a casual sort of elegance. His eyes were a silvery grey, quite unlike James' hazel eyes or Peter's watery blue eyes. He had a lean frame and was currently looking around the hall in a rather bored manner.
The Sorting finally ended and Dumbledore stood up to say a few words.
"I shall not keep you from your food for too long, but there are a few notices I would like to give. This year, we have a new addition to the grounds. This year, a new tree has been planted and it goes by the name of the 'Whomping Willow.' Students would be advised not to approach this tree, as it can be dangerous. But, it has it's own purpose." At this point, I could see Dumbledore looking at me. "Caretaker Filch would also like me to remind you that the forest in the grounds is off limits to all pupils and that no magic is to be used in the corridors between lessons. Now, let us eat!"
As soon as he was seated, food appeared on all the plates that were set out on the tables, and everyone tucked in. I was given generous portions of food by Sirius.
"Can't have you wasting away now, can we?" he said, doing a mock mother impression. I laughed and filled my plate.
When everyone was full to the brim, we were dismissed to our dormitories. I followed the other Gryffindors, making sure to remember the password (jelly bean) and entered the Gryffindor common room for the first time.
It was a cosy room, ideal for socializing or working. Sirius pulled me up the stairs to our dorm. I had the bed in the corner, right away from the window and near the door. I slipped behind the hangings to get changed. We all clambered into bed and slept off the huge amount of food we had consumed.
AN: What do you think? REVIEW!!! PLEASE!!! I'll give anyone who reviews a cake! So, this time cakes go to: AffectedMangoO, Force101, Rin the Kitsune, leiselmae and mydream. Thank you all so much! I was only hoping for one reviewer! All comments are welcome, they really help me. I also apologise for any mistakes (grammatical or plot-wise!).
By IsisFireDancer
DISCLAIMER: See previous chapter. I'm sorry but right now I REALLY can't be bothered to type that all out all over again. Hey! It is two in the morning! Anyway I don't own anything. NB: I made a typing error in the first chapter. It is not called 'Memories' but 'Friends.' Sorry! I was insane at that point, as I had just eaten a bag of skittles.
CHATER 2: Sorting Strangers
REMUS POV
The rest of our train journey was spent laughing and talking generally about what life at the school was like. Sirius and James spent most of the time warning me against different teachers and telling me what a drag the work was. I was also subject to a long lecture about how everyone from Slytherin hated everyone from Gryffindor and how ancient this rivalry between the two houses went back. I listened, although I knew most of the history of the school anyway, from my extensive reading.
"We'll be arriving soon," announced Lily, interrupting Sirius' rant on the amount of Potions homework we were sure to receive this year. I smiled upon seeing James appear behind Lily, trying to catch onto every word she said. "You'd better get changed," she said as if explaining to a two-year- old child.
"You expecting us to get changed whilst your here, Evans? Or do you want a private showing?" asked Sirius cheekily. Lily shot him a disgusted look and left, ignoring the adoring James who was staring after her as if in some kind of trance.
"Isn't she wonderful?" he said, absent-mindedly sitting on a chocolate frog. He jumped up in shock, making the rest of us fall about laughing. "Oh, shut up! We'd better get changed," he said, changing the subject.
We were still laughing hysterically as we pulled our loose robes on over our normal gear. James curled up in the corner after that, occasionally shooting irked glances at us. This, of course, sent us into another laughing fit.
Soon, we had arrived. I followed the first years down to the lake to catch a boat, whilst the others when in the opposite direction to get in a coach.
SIRIUS POV
We got in the awaiting coaches, whilst Remus continued down to the little boats at the edge of the lake.
Soon, the familiar sight of Hogwarts, looming up out of the night sky, greeted us. I wondered how Remus was feeling at the moment of his first sight of Hogwarts and remembered my own feelings about that particular sight.
I got a strange feeling when I was around Remus, he was so... different from anyone I've ever met. I don't know why he's made such a big impression on me, but it feels really surreal. I want to find out more about him and get to know him a bit better.
Suddenly, I was almost thrown off my seat as the carriage came to a halt. I was pushed back and hit the seat with a thud.
"BLOODY HELL! GIVE US A BLOODY WARNING!" I shouted at no one in particular.
"Actually, I think that if you hadn't been so immersed in whatever thoughts were troubling you, you would have noticed that we were stopping," James smirked. I'd be the one laughing when he woke up with a possessed firecracker in his bed tomorrow morning!
We all clambered out of the carriage and up the steps of the castle. We were ushered into the Great Hall by a thin-lipped McGonagall and quickly took our places at the Gryffindor table.
The Hall fell silent as the first years and Remus were brought towards the front of the room. They were all soaked to the bones and I watched Remus push his dripping honey-coloured hair out of his eyes. Our eyes met as he passed our table and we smiled at each other.
The Sorting Hat sang it's usual song and the Sorting began with 'Abbott, Maria.' The whole affair seemed to take hours until they finally got to Remus.
REMUS POV
I stepped up to the stool feeling a little nervous. I felt McGonagall place the hat on my head and the inner torment began.
"I can see lots of wisdom here," a voice said in my ear. "But so much courage to have to endure that every month. There's no doubt about it: GRYFFINDOR!"
The hat shouted the last word out and I felt relief sweep over my body as I went to sit with James, Sirius and Peter. Everyone moved up and I was pulled into place between Sirius and James.
Whilst the Sorting continued, I had the chance to study Sirius properly. He was very handsome, his ebony hair falling into his eyes with a casual sort of elegance. His eyes were a silvery grey, quite unlike James' hazel eyes or Peter's watery blue eyes. He had a lean frame and was currently looking around the hall in a rather bored manner.
The Sorting finally ended and Dumbledore stood up to say a few words.
"I shall not keep you from your food for too long, but there are a few notices I would like to give. This year, we have a new addition to the grounds. This year, a new tree has been planted and it goes by the name of the 'Whomping Willow.' Students would be advised not to approach this tree, as it can be dangerous. But, it has it's own purpose." At this point, I could see Dumbledore looking at me. "Caretaker Filch would also like me to remind you that the forest in the grounds is off limits to all pupils and that no magic is to be used in the corridors between lessons. Now, let us eat!"
As soon as he was seated, food appeared on all the plates that were set out on the tables, and everyone tucked in. I was given generous portions of food by Sirius.
"Can't have you wasting away now, can we?" he said, doing a mock mother impression. I laughed and filled my plate.
When everyone was full to the brim, we were dismissed to our dormitories. I followed the other Gryffindors, making sure to remember the password (jelly bean) and entered the Gryffindor common room for the first time.
It was a cosy room, ideal for socializing or working. Sirius pulled me up the stairs to our dorm. I had the bed in the corner, right away from the window and near the door. I slipped behind the hangings to get changed. We all clambered into bed and slept off the huge amount of food we had consumed.
AN: What do you think? REVIEW!!! PLEASE!!! I'll give anyone who reviews a cake! So, this time cakes go to: AffectedMangoO, Force101, Rin the Kitsune, leiselmae and mydream. Thank you all so much! I was only hoping for one reviewer! All comments are welcome, they really help me. I also apologise for any mistakes (grammatical or plot-wise!).