Spirit of the Stars

By IsisFireDancer

DISCLAIMER: If I did own Sirius or Remus do you think I'd share them with you lot? Lol just kidding! You get the point. As much as I hate to admit it, I... I own nothing. Sniff. Except the plot. But that is currently lost to me. Anyway, sorry about the delay to update! I was busy hiking up mountains with my over-energetic friend! We stayed a little longer than planned due to the weather. Warnings about slash and stuff can be found in the first chapter. I hope. As long as I remembered to put it there... If not, you've been warned. Sort of. By the way, there has been a time skip of about a week. Didn't want to confuzzle you all, lol! Enjoy...

CHAPTER 7: Preparations

REMUS POV

So another day of life rolled around and it was finally the weekend. This was the chance for students and teachers alike to rest before the chore of Monday reared its ugly head. Well, everyone except us.

The Marauders we named ourselves. It was one of the many affectionate nicknames we had acquired via the faculty. It just seemed to fit our whole nature.

Anyway, we had the usual mischief of concocting plots against the Slytherins or just generally thinking about ways to disrupt the whole school environment even more than on the many previous occasions. But this weekend was different.

Last week a notice had been pinned up in the Entrance Hall. It told all the third years and above the details of the next Hogsmeade weekend. That was today.

My mind recognised this fact and my eyes fluttered open to take in the view of our dorm. By the looks of it, everyone else was still asleep. I rolled over to see the little red numbers 7:03 flashing at me. I sighed, knowing I wouldn't get back to sleep now.

I threw the covers off of my body and headed to the bathroom to shower. I gathered up the necessary washing gear and a clean towel. I walked past Sirius who hadn't bothered to close the curtains round his bed. He looked angelic sprawled across the bed, slight smile upon his lips and his long hair flowing out from his head like a halo. So innocent, I envied him for that.

I smiled. The day that Sirius became an innocent angel was the day that Lily finally agreed to go out with James. I sighed and slipped past the sleeping boy as quietly as possible.

I welcomed the warmth of the water as it cascaded down my body, washing my mind clear of any cares. I was determined to enjoy today. After all, it was my first ever Hogsmeade weekend.

I had heard all sorts of tales about Hogsmeade. Everyone talked about the huge variety of delicious treats that could be found in Honeydukes, the many practical jokes that could be purchased in Zonko's Joke Shop and the gorgeous warmth that you could get from drinking some Butterbeer in the Three Broomsticks.

I had also heard tales about the Shrieking Shack. Everyone seemed to have a different theory about what haunted it. 'If only they knew!' I thought bitterly.

I stepped out of the shower, pulling the soft towel around my scarred body. I shuddered to think of how I had managed to acquire such a multitude of wounds. I pulled on some clothes and left the shower room. Everyone was still asleep.

"Lazy sods!" I murmured to myself, turning to my trunk to find a book to read until the monsters rose from their pit.

SIRIUS POV

I opened my eyes. I couldn't see much, just about being able to make out Remus sitting on his bed reading another of his books. I sat up, yawning widely and trying to rub some of the sleep from my eyes.

"What time is it?" I asked, my own vision too blurry to make out what my clock said.

"Morning to you too sleepy head!" he said, pushing a scrap of paper in between the musty pages of his book. "It's 8:40 by the way."

"Oh great," I mumbled. I detest getting up early, yet recently my body clock seemed to wake me up extra early ALL the time just to spite me. "Bastard," I murmured, pushing back the covers.

"What did you just say?" asked Remus, suspiciously. "Were you talking to yourself?"

"No, I was cursing my body clock for continuously waking me up so bloody early," I said, throwing my legs over the side of the bed. "I take it you've already showered."

"Yeah, quite a while ago now. Unlike your good self, I am used to waking up early. It seems in my nature," he grinned at me. "Have a good shower, I'll be in the Common Room if you need me."

I grabbed my shower stuff and disappeared into the bathroom. Something was supposed to be happening today; I was sure of it. Then it hit me: the Hogsmeade weekend!

I knew exactly where our first stop would be: Zonko's. I smiled at the thought of so much mischief centred in one place. This would be incredibly fun! It could be the making of all our plots for the rest of the entire year!

I wrung out my long hair and rubbed a towel over myself before getting changed into some casual clothes. Now it was time to wake up the others.

I returned to the dorm, throwing my dirty towel on my bed and looking at the two sleeping boys before me. The skills of Remus would be needed for this...

"TWATS!!!" James yelled, as he was soaked in cold water. Peter had a very similar reaction that was slightly more explicit. It involved where he wanted to stick mine and Remus' wands.

I smiled. Today was going to be fun...

AN: Hey there people! Another chapter, not exactly the most exciting chapter for you guys I know but please, bear with me. It will have its importance in the overall plot. Next time I can promise you more action. I am thinking about raising the rating for later chapters but I need to know what you guys want. So drop me a line (AKA a REVIEW!!!!) and let me know what you reckon. Either way-PLEASE REVIEW! It's VERY helpful and you are rewarded with a special magical cake that will instantly turn into your favourite type of cake! Many thanks to the ever-faithful AffectedMangoO, HappyDappyDrunk, Mei-Zhen and Wolverina (thank you for adding me to your favourites blushes), Alice Dodgson (don't worry about your nitpick-it really helps! I'll try to go back and change that ASAP), EVILMWHAA HA HA HA HAA (did I spell that right?), bkwrmbenny, Sea Mitress and rebelofthenight. Cake for all!!! Have a good time and I promise I'll update soon, possibly tomorrow-a plot is starting to form in my head already!!! Blessed Be.