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Yes this movie is kind of based on The Cinderella Story movie starring Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray (Who is so hott isn't he?) But there are a lot of different twist and differences, that movie just kind of gave me the idea. I know Im updating pretty fast, and that's only because I wanna get as much done in the next few weeks before school starts. Then I will probably only post one chapter a week. Thanks for all the reviews!
Chapter 4:
Dimples,
I want to really live my life. To be able to look back and be happy with the way I have lived it. I don't want to waste my life on petty things, but enjoy every small moment and cherish every situation and lesson I learn. To take risk and be open- minded enough to try anything- that is the kind of person I want to be. Doctors? Chemo? Well doctors are like muggle healers and chemo is short for chemotherapy, which is radiation being used to treat cancer.
What do I love to do? I love to read, anything from fiction to non- fiction or romantic to action. I really think the ability to get lost in a book, a whole new life and characters is such a gift. Now I sound really boring. Before going to Hogwarts I used to do ballet and jazz dancing. I still like to visit the dance studio during the summer, I had danced for seven years so it was really hard to leave that and go to Hogwarts.
That is one thing that scares me in the wizarding world. I heard a statistic that 1 in 5 wizards and witches are Death Eaters. Somebody has got to get rid of you-know-who, or soon he's gonna control everything. I don't understand why anybody would follow that monster.
I'm really sorry I haven't written in a couple days. I stayed with my mom most of the time, but she was relocated to London. My dad went with her but I am stuck at home, in charge of season cleaning. I love hearing from you though, so write back soon!
Always, your pen pal
Tell me something no one (or close to no one) knows? Me, I am deathly afraid of cats. Don't know why but I am. And I can't sing for anything.
Lily re-read the letter, addressed the envelope to the Matthew Brothers, and handed it to Coffee. Entering the kitchen, she unplugged the record player to carry it down to the basement. Blasting the volume so that it was all she could hear, she began on the laundry and scanned the unorganized mess she had to sort out.
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"July 29th!" Sirius exclaimed to Mr. Potter. "The match doesn't start till August 4th!"
"Well then, I guess we will be camping for a couple days? What else do you two have to do then wait for the European Cup with your other friends? I rented a couple tents and I took off work to be with my boys."
"And I get a vacation from mayhem," Mrs. Potter added.
"But," Mr. Potter added, "I won't show up until the 30th."
Sirius smiled and nodded. "Sounds good, right James."
"Ah yeah whatever you think." James didn't look up from his book to reply. Advanced charms was gonna be a killer this year. A red barn owl came flying through the window for James. He anticipated another letter from his pen pal, she hadn't written for days. Instead the envelope was closed with the Hogwart's Crest. He opened the letter, slightly disappointed. Soon his jaw dropped as he read:
Mr. Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected as Head Boy for the upcoming school year. Lily Evans, also a Gryffindor, has been selected as Head Girl. I am proud to have both of you in my house and my classroom. You will receive information to review with Miss Evans on the train ride September 1st. Again, congratulations on this honor.
Deputy Headmistress,
Professor McGonagall
"What is it James?" Mrs. Potter inquired as she saw James' face.
"I'm Head Boy," he replied meekly, handing her the letter.
The kitchen erupted into different responses from the four occupants. Mr. Potter, home on break, bellowed "Congratulations son! My son! Head Boy!"
Mrs. Potter began crying, and said "Oh I'm so proud of you, my ickle- Jamsie." She had thought all was lost the 100th time he got detention.
"Aw!" Sirius cried out. "You're life will be so boring now! I'm so sorry James. You'll spend your nights at prefect meetings and helping the stupid 1st years who can't find their way around the castle."
At that Mrs. Potter snapped at Sirius, "Oh you're just jealous... James don't listen to him. At least you won't be getting in trouble every night, if you're at prefect meetings."
"Me?! Jealous?! The fun ends here." He retorted lifting up the envelope. "Even you say so...prefect meetings." He added with disgust.
James felt a mix of everything, except the whole crying thing. Did the fun really end here? "Guess who is Head Girl?" He asked Sirius.
"Bloody hell, I know we are a good team and I'm a great student but I told them not to make me Head Girl, so embarrassing." He opened the letter and guaffed at reading it, as Mrs. Potter reprimanded him for his language. "You and Evans, oh this is going to be hell. You won't be able to make it through the train ride Prongs."
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My sunshine,
Now when I confide in you and say that you cannot tell anybody, and I mean no one. Only three people, my best friends in the world, know this. I am an Animagus, a stag to be exact... illegally. Please don't tell anybody this; you know how much trouble I could get in. For some reason I trust you, and I feel like I can tell you anything. Which is weird because I've never met you before.
I'm going to be going to the European Cup in August... are you going? It's going to be a blast. So I'm just wondering what kind of girl you are, how many boyfriends have you had this past year? I haven't had any boyfriends (I shocker I know), but I've had a bunch of short relationships with girls. I haven't found a girl I could really give my heart to and trust... well not one that would give her heart to me too. I guess I just want someone that's not like every other girl, or maybe I'm just too picky. You probably shouldn't write me from July 29-August 4, unless you want everyone in my tent to read it. I'll miss hearing from you, but I should get going now. Write back soon, your pen pal
Who is the one person you couldn't live without? I couldn't live without my dad. He encourages, inspires, and has taught me so much. By the way this question thing was a really good idea.
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July 25
Dimples,
I promise I won't tell anybody! Wow! You must be a really powerful wizard to be an Animagus while still in school, especially illegally. You must be so brave, which could make you a Gryffindor... or so hard- working you could be a Hufflepuff. You're too nice to be in Slytherin, but I'm sure smart enough to be in Ravenclaw. You are very well rounded. Why did you pick a stag? When we meet, you have to show me your animal form!
I haven't had any boyfriends this year, and it is nice to know you haven't either. On the other hand, I did have one the year before. We went out for at least 4 months, but it didn't work out. He finished school this last year. I'm not going to the European Cup...but be sure to have fun. If I'm bored I'll write you, but not anything big or anything, probably just to say Hi and see what you're up to.
My mother is getting better, but is staying at the London Hospital. I've been home alone for almost a week now, but I've got enough to do that I'm not getting too bored. I will talk to you late. Have a fun time!
Always, Sunshine
Don't you want to know who I am?
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July 27
Sunshine,
Truth be told, I would love to meet you. Maybe we could meet in London after the cup? Sorry I can't really talk.
Love, Dimples
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July 29
I know you are at the European Cup now but I would like to meet up with you. How is August 13th? Have fun!
Love, Sunshine
James was filled with anticipations as he read the letter, quickly shoving it in his bag. The cup was being held on a small Island away from muggle civilization. The tents had just been set up for the four boys. Luckily, Remus was already seventeen and could do magic, his own birthday was days away. Sirius already had a party planned for tonight, and was out handing flyers to any wizard or witch who looked between sixteen and nineteen from any wizarding school in Europe.
The sun began to set and a middle age wizard came to the tent dropping off a box, which Remus signed with a small smile. What is going on here? James thought. Sirius had been away almost all day, while Remus was either away or in the tent. James wasn't sure what was happening because Peter was taking him everywhere, probably on the others command. James was feeling more than a little apprehensive; Sirius had been known to go overboard with things like this.
He returned from the long walk, entering their area just as Remus was levitating the box to the side of their perimeter, which happened to be right in front of the wood. The four boys ate their dinner, which was brought pre- cooked, on a cart that traveled throughout the camp. Once the sun was down, Sirius walked nonchalantly to the wireless, turning the volume at a record high, and letting the party begin. The box, when activated, turned into a bar that was filled with any kind of drink a person could want. Within minutes the party had stretched beyond the perimeter, into the wood.
James shook his head, approaching Sirius who was talking to a blond French girl. Who was very very pretty, James noted. "Prongs!" Sirius called. "The man of the hour, this is Lucienne Boudreaux."
"Hello, nice to meet you," James greeted putting his hand forth.
"Nice to meet you also," She smiled seductively. "Such a great friend you have here, to throw this kind of party." She moved her hand up his arm making James squirm. He noticed his hand getting shaky, his head was spinning and he hadn't even begun drinking yet. What was going on? He wondered.
"Would you show me around your tent? Sirius said it's glamorous." James felt as though he wouldn't be able to say no if he wanted to as she linked her arm in his, and began walking toward the tent. James, who had been staring at her, turned to look at Sirius who had a smile plastered on his face.
"Well this is it," James declared when they got to the tent. "Nothing really that glamorous," but she started in the tent anyways. When he walked in, he stood open mouthed at the tent, which now had a full king- size bed and candles all around. Sitting on the end table were chocolate mousse, whipped cream, and strawberries. I have the stupidest friends. James thought.
But when he turned to Lucienne she had taken her robe off and started unbuttoning his, her mouth on his neck. Once again he felt dizzy and warm, before he knew it he was taking off his robe himself and going in to kiss her. She backed up and looked into his eyes.
"You are so cute," she said playfully. "I think the birthday boy deserves a little more than a party." She began walking toward the bed. "Don't you?" He followed her, seeming as though not in control, pushing her onto the bed and kissing her mouth. "I definitely agree," he whispered in her ear. She began unbuttoning his pants and a letter fell onto the ground.
I know you are at the European Cup now but I would like to meet up with you. How is August 13th? Have fun!
Love, Sunshine
James swallowed and bent down to pick up the letter, but she snatched it out of his hand.
"A girlfriend, huh?" She asked. "Sorry I'm not that kind of girl." She grabbed her robes and walked out of the tent. He was no longer dizzy but definitely confused. What was she? And to him, she definitely seemed like "that kind of girl."
He walked slowly out of the tent to see Lucienne hungrily kissing Sirius. James walked past, "It's all yours Padfoot," he whispered. Sirius turned to him, smiling. "Happy Birthday Prongs!" He yelled out as he picked Lucienne up and carried her into he tent. James shook his head.
Remus stared at him. "Wha-?" He exclaimed. "I set that up for you! You haven't had a girlfriend in how long? And you're seventeen now!"
"Remus calm down, I promise I don't want her, who knows where she's been. But what is she I felt so dizzy and-"
"She's a vela," he replied matter-of- factly, "one of the Beauxbaton boys told us about her, I guess she'll sleep with any guy who asks so we figured you would like her."
"What are you saying?"
"Well we figured she'd have ya," he corrected playfully. "Come on there is plenty to drink right over here." Remus led him to the bar.
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