Of Cohorts and Competitors Chapter 13, What Were those Unforeseen Developments?, a harry potter fanfic

Hmmm, I suppose that it's vaguely possibly that I am JK Rowling and own Harry Potter and co…But wait, I'm fifteen, live in New York State, and am still in high school. On second though, I don't think I do own Harry Potter and co.

Okay, this isn't a proper chapter, just a little 'epilogue' to the previous chapter…that's why it's so short, etc.

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Chapter 13, What were those Unforeseen Developments?

James hung back as Nick and Michael Tudor helped Alanna to the hospital wing. She seemed alright, if a bit beat up. James, too, felt much better. Finally, they had their team, and what a team it was going to be. The new chaser and beater were more than competent, he had been assured, and as for the new keeper? Well, he'd seen first hand that taking her on wasn't going to be a mistake.

"Sirius?" James queried, looking for his friend. The stimulation of Alanna's fall had driven all thoughts of Sirius clean out of James's head, and it wasn't until Nick, Michael, and Alanna had left that James realized that Sirius was nowhere to be seen.

"I'm here," Sirius said softly, and James followed his quiet voice to where Sirius was sitting behind the shed.

"What's wrong?" James asked with concern, wondering what had disheartened his normally cheerful friend.

"Nothing."

This was so obviously a lie that James had to stifle an urge to hang Sirius by his toes until he told the truth. Instead, he settled for lifting his left eyebrow.

"I was kind of hoping something like that would happen," Sirius muttered dejectedly. "You know, that she would fall."

Oh, so that was the problem. "Sirius, you know that wasn't your fault."

"I know." It didn't sound like a lie.

"Then why are you so upset about it?"

"I put the bush there, you know," Sirius said, gesturing faintly with his wand. He avoided James's eyes as assiduously as he was avoiding answering the question.

"I thought you hated Alanna," James observed.

"So did I." Sirius's reply was so soft that James was sure he must have imagined it. But then he glanced at Sirius's face, hooded by the shadows. He looked—burdened was the word for it.

James's eyes widened. "What are you saying?"

"I'm not saying anything," Sirius snapped quietly. "I just found something out though, and I don't like it." He looked at James, a beseeching look, imploring him not to say anything, not to mention this, not ever. "I don't like it at all."

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Three guesses what Sirius figured out, and I'll give you a hint, it's got nothing to do with him originally "wanting" Alanna to fall…

If you can't guess…well, you'll find out soon enough, I'm sure.

Reviewers….I love you all so much. And guess what? I now have over 100 reviews for this story! So I'll give y'all some confetti. (Oh, and I apologize in advance if the reviews are longer than the chapter….)

Jersey Princess: Wow, I'm absolutely amazed. I got a review from you for every single chapter, and it made me so HAPPY! Unfortunately, if I replied individually to every single review of yours, well…there'd be a page in itself…so I'll just address any major points you had. Hmm, yes, I liked putting Alanna on the team. Cackles evilly. Oh, and I'm sure we all consider Pettigrew to be "cute"….kidding, kidding….oh, and yes, I know my plot is predictable, but it's fun nonetheless…goodness, you did review a lot, I do love you….really? You're British? Wow, you know, it is unbelievable that people in different countries read all this…(hmmph, I say hot cocoa….bows to your greater knowledge anyway)…Oh, yes, and please if you do notice something not consistent with British culture, do tell me. Well, thanks oh so much for your many reviews, they did make me very happy indeed. Talk to you next chapter, right?

Andy: I love getting your reviews. And thanks so much, I tried to make Quidditch seem like a real sport with plays and maneuvers and everything (which it is, in this particular universe). Harrumph, though, I can't play Quidditch, I have to settle for soccer (which is fun, but we can't fly).

PinkytheSnowman: Hahaha, what I would have given not to be 3,000 miles away from you so I could actually see the "happy update dance." Yeah, and Lily does call James a stalker…cough read our other story cough…right? Hehehe. Alright, I'm talking to you right now, so I'm going to go do that…

A Cute But Psycho Bunny: I'm glad you liked Nick. He actually wasn't as bad as I thought he'd be. He was modeled after a guy of the same name on my rec soccer team. The guy had a killer kick, but I think story Nick is going to be nicer than real Nick. (Just FYI, Corey is a girl on my travel soccer team…She's really short, but incredibly fast, and an awesome player). Oh, and of course everyone knew Alanna would make the team. It gives me so many opportunities…

AvId PiAnIsT: Okay, I owe you, you're right. James doesn't hate Lily. The thing is that he met her first year and they didn't get off to a great start. As they got older, she just naturally, for whatever reason, turned into one of his favorite people to prank. (Probably because she's great at arguing and yelling back at him, and he enjoys a challenge.) He doesn't hate her, but he doesn't consider her as a friend either. Okay, I hope that helped. Thanks a bunch for the constructive criticism, stuff like that helps!

StarzInHerEyes: Firstly, are you sure that Joe whatsit is in my chem class? Because I looked during lab and class, and he wasn't there…. Oh, and READ THAT BOOK and give it back to me because Sam wants it…and you have to read the other ten books I lent you over a year ago…(and if you can review and say nothing to do with the story, I can reply and do the same)…so nyah…and GET YOUR STORY OUT!

Milady Darkan: It's always so hard to please everyone. The thing is, JKR hasn't told us too much about Snape when he was at school, so it's up for interpretation. Thanks a bundle for your opinion, though, and I'll definitely keep it in mind when Snape returns…he'll have a few tricks of his own, you can bet on that…

SiriuslyFun19212: Wow, I'm glad you're liking the Lily and James interaction so far…I guarantee you'll see a heck of a lot more next chapter….and that's all I'll say for now…this story is starting to move….

NOOOO! I have to be off the computer in exactly 6 minutes, so I'll finish replying to reviews in chapter 14, which fingers crossed ought to be up by next Monday…(please forgive any mistakes, I need to be off the comp in about 30 seconds....)

Read all my other stuff, and that of the people I refer to in every other chapter (Please!)…I don't have time to list it today…

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