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Chapter 13: POV's and Hogsmede
(A/N: In case you don't know POV= Point Of View)
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(A/N: Bree's POV)
Well, the first week of school flew by pretty fast. It was nice because we had no homework and I got to catch up with all my friends that I haven't seen all summer. It's Saturday and I'm waiting until we go to Hogsmede, which is very soon. It'll be fun! Although I hope Riley won't ditch me for her other friends. Don't get me wrong, I love Riley as a sister.we practically are sisters since we've known each other since we were three. But Riley likes to be that preppy girl with all those bimbo friends. I guess it started when we were first going to Hogwarts when she started to act different and make more different friends. But Riley's a big girl and I can't make decisions for her. I'm just glad that she hasn't completely ditched me; I know she wouldn't do that. It would shatter my life to pieces if I lost my best friend. I'd still have Lily and Ashley but I've known Rye forever!
Life is going pretty good for me. Right now I couldn't be happier. I have three good friends, lots of others, and a boyfriend that I am completely crazy about. But then again there is that person that makes me go completely crazy. You guessed it, Sirius Black. I don't even understand why Riley would think I like him! He is so annoying!
I tried not to let him reach his weekly goal which is to make my week a living hell, week after week. But I think I pretty much contained myself.
On Monday we got in a fight over me having a boyfriend. At least that's what I think the fight was about. Quite childish really but, Sirius started it so that explains why its so childish. Leave it to Sirius to act immature, he's the perfect guy for that job. 'Sirius.the immature guy'.
On Tuesday Sirius decided to make fun of me and bug me in too many ways to name. I tried to handle this in an adult fashion. So when I had a candle in my hand ready to let it loose I stopped myself and put it down. I took the lit torch off the wall and threw that at him instead. I got his foot and caused a small fire in the corridor, earning me a detention but it was worth it. Watching his facial expression as he was trying to get the fire off of his foot was priceless.
On Wednesday Sirius thought it would be funny every time he was to pass by me he would poke my butt and say, "You do too have an ass!" When I say something to him I always hope he isn't going to take it as a declaration to annoy me and remember every unwanted comment I say. The guys who can't remember what his girlfriends name was from yesterday or what time classes start always has to remember the stupid things you want forgotten. But Sirius will be Sirius and giving guys a horrible name is his game. After lunch in Herbology the butt poker had poked a nerve and caused me to throw a pot with a weird soil in it at his head. After looking in my Herbology book to find out what it does I read this:
The Egyptinative Soil
The Egyptinative Soil is a rich soil found only in one country, Egypt.
The rare soil is useful, for it is known to help plants grown faster by
clinging onto the plants roots. The Egyptinative soil is useful for growing curable
plants. Not only does the soil help the plant it can help cure Dragon (see page 42)
and Angles (see page 57) bites when mixed with Puritenilsee (see page 118). You should use with extreme caution when using. If the soil was to touch
your skin it will stick to it and usually will not come off for about two weeks. Try to see a doctor or plant specialist if the soil touches you for it may
cause:
Irritation, rash, or mild stench.
Thank goodness I chucked it at his head. Phew.I don't think I could've lived with myself if it only had hit his arm or leg! I'm so brilliant.
By Thursday Sirius must've run out of annoying ideas because his pranks were weak. First, in History Of Magic Professor Binn's, the only ghost teacher who is very boring and often falls asleep in class, asked Sirius and I to stay after class to clean the chalkboard. Just because Sirius tried to pull my seat out from underneath me so I did what any normal, angry, annoyed girl would do. punched him in the face so his nose started to bleed.
"Ow, Black you idiot that hurt!"
"You deserved it!" What kind of guy says that? No girl deserves their seat pulled out from underneath them! So that's when I punched him, "Jeez, Livingston, no wonder you only have one boyfriend.all the other guys are scared of you!" he grabbed his nose and tried to stop the bleeding.
Is it true? Am I really that aggressive? Nah, I think he was just joking because he knew I won. But could it be true? I don't try to hit guys or call them names. Just Sirius, but I don't try with him I purposely hit him. But he is insane to think guys are afraid of me because he is the only one who should be. Hrmm I should ask Andrew if he is afraid of me. I don't think he is.at least I hope so.
While cleaning the blackboards after class Sirius thought of a game.hit Bree with the eraser full of chalk dust. Who wants to play? Oooo! NOT ME! I'll never get the damn dust out of my hair now, especially since my black tips are now gray. So to get revenge I put an itching spell on him in Charms and he got yet another detention caused by me. Two in one week, not my best work, but not bad for first week.
At dinner Sirius actually thought he would be successful at throwing mashed potatoes in my hair. He thought it was hilarious until ketchup came flying into his. Oh, how two wrongs could definitely make a right. Especially when I always get the last word, prank, or food in the fights.
Friday I barely saw Black which made my day. Of course I saw him at some points but I guess he didn't have as much spirit as he normally does. Maybe it's because I beat him at his own game, pranks, four days in a row? When will he learn that he will never win? Anyway, Friday wasn't that bad I saw him in classes and in the hallways but we didn't talk much except for the normal rude names, tripping each other, and dungbombs down each others backs that happens almost every day.
I remember life before I met Sirius.peaceful. I remember even before Hogwarts. I'd spend my days happy and carefree. Many times I would play Quidditch with my brother, Jason who is eight years old than me, in our backyard. We lived on the edge of the forest so me and my brother would go into a large clearing in the woods and play. Then my mom would call us in after many hours of playing for dinner.
Mom.she's the greatest. She is my hero, always there for me, and so supportive. She has the blondest hair imaginable with dark green eyes and light completion. Many say I look just like her, except my eyes.I have my dad's eyes. Dad would always come home just before dinner from the ministry. Dad is a smart, talented man. My brother also resembles my dad greatly with brown hair and pacific blue eyes, just like mine. My family gets along great. I love my family.they are the greatest.
Anyway, back to reality, we are leaving for Hogsmede in a few so I better go finish getting ready!
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(AN: Riley's POV)
Man, how I love Hogwarts and guys! I'd do just about anything to stay here forever. I love being able to get away from all my problems at home. Well, now that my sister is here I don't think that's possible.
Family.yeah their great and I love them to death but sometimes it just seems as if their pushing me towards death. I go almost completely crazy sometimes. My dad works at the Ministry of Magic and my mom works at the Daily Profit part time. My mom, Andrea Marshal, is a pretty blonde haired, blue eyed successful mother. My dad, Matthew Marshal, is a brown haired, brown eyed superior dad. My parents are great. Until it came to my younger sister. She has a heart full of love, haha yeah right, and a brain full of fluff, seriously. She was perfect in their eyes.their angel.their baby. But wasn't I their baby before she was born? It was as if I was pushed out of the 'important' picture. She is such a witch, and I don't mean the magical kind. I do have an older brother but he is off living by himself in Romania studying dragons. And that's pretty much my family history.
I'm so glad to be back at Hogwarts! My first week was great! I got to see all my old friends, plus the Marauders. Bree thinks I'm crazy that I like Sirius, like she tells me every day, but how could I not?
I've known The Marauder's since my first day at Hogwarts and afterwards found out that Remus and James lived near to Ashley and Lily. They're the funniest and the most fun guys to hang out with.
My week was great, fun, and very entertaining.
I can't chat now, its time to go, bye!
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(A/N: Ashley's POV)
I opened the letter that had just arrived for me from my mother.
Dear Ashley,
We heard about your new boyfriend. Congratulation's darling!
-How the heck do they find this out!?-
We hope he is a smart, nice, respectful boy.
-Phf you forgot the hot part ma-
And we hope we can meet him. Maybe he can come over for dinner at Christmas? Or after the school year?
-Trust me; he'll be by our house.-
Anyway, how is the school year going? How are all your friends?
-They're the same every year; yet right after term starts she sends me an owl saying the same thing year after year.-
Ashley, darling, we are so proud of you.
-Here we go again.-
You have come so far in life. From being a talented witch to being a talented daughter, you have made your father and me very proud. Keep doing your school work.don't get too involved with your new boyfriend. If you need anything let us know.
I have some good and bad news. Bad news first I guess.your father was having trouble breathing a few days ago and we had to go to the hospital. Luckily he is fine and is heading home tonight. He just has asthma and needs to get some medications.
I have to go; time to bring your father home. Talk to you soon!
Love and kisses, Mum
P.S. I know you are going to Hogsmede this weekend so I sent you some extra money to get yourself any supplies you need. Hope this gets to you in enough time! Love you!
Holy crap! Why do parents let you know the bad news after its all over? Something seriously bad could've happened to my dad and I wouldn't know till now! Jeez, Mums.sometimes they drive me crazy.
My mum drives me crazy quite often...but the best loving mother you could find. Dawn Merringder, my mum for seventeen long years now. She has brown hair with astonishing blue eyes. My dad was just as great, light brown hair and soft grey eyes. I had no other siblings and learned to live with it. Although my friends are like my sister and I seem to like that better cause if you get in a fight you could tell them to leave your house. Just kidding.friends are great!
Could I get much luckier? I mean I'm going out with one of the hottest guys in all of Hogwarts! How I envied his attractive Spanish ass and cute brown hair for so long! I never even knew that he liked me! I wish he would've asked me like when I was two so we would already be going out for ages! But, I guess I can't get everything. I can't wait.I might meet up with Emilio later! Ahh! I'm so happy!
Oh!! Time for Hogsmede, bye!
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(A/N: Lily's POV)
"It's starting to get chilly," I pulled my cloak tighter around my tiny body.
"Yup, winter is coming soon!" Ashley smiled excitedly. She absolutely loved the winter holidays, and I couldn't blame her!
"Where to first?" Riley asked as we entered Hogsmede.
Hogsmede looked as if it was a picture from a postcard. There were little stores off of the roads and mountains in the back round. It looked peaceful and happy as Hogwarts students and residents filled the stores and streets. All it needs is The Marauders to ruin it all.
"Hmm, Three Broomsticks I suppose?" Bree suggested.
We all agreed and fought our way through the crowded street towards the popular bar.
We just had to enter at the same time as the Marauders were sitting down.
"Oh my gosh, like what a coincidence!" Riley sarcastically put her hand over her mouth as if she was surprised to see them there.
"Hey, look who it is Prongsie?" Sirius said with the same tone of sarcasm in his voice.
So Riley decided we just had to sit next to them. As I sat down I saw her whisper something to Bree who nodded.
"I'm going to get some butterbeer," I stood up and headed to the bar.
"I'll help!" James jumped up.
"No thanks I can do it."
"Nonsense, my little flower!" he ignored my request and pushed my back towards the bar.
"Rosie!" he greeted the fairly new waitress.
"Hiya, Potter! What can I get for ya both?"
"I need four of the 'Marauder Specials' and Lil-" he turned towards me, "What do you want? Butterbeers?"
"Yea, four."
"Jeez, just a little bit too thirsty?"
"Haha, it's for Ashley, Bree, and Rye too."
The waitress quickly got our drinks and placed them on a tray for us.
"Marauder Special?" I asked as we headed back. James refused to let me carry the tray, or pay for the drinks.
"Yup, confidential Marauder information though. If I told you, I would have to kill you. Unless of course you go out with me, then I might be able to make an exception."
"I don't want to know that badly."
As we walked back to the table I noticed they were all huddled together whispering and when Ashley spotted us they quickly separated. What are they up to?
"Er," Peter broke the silence, "I.er.have to go meet someone," he quickly got up and left his untouched beverage.
"Ashley, I have to go buy something. Wanna come?" Remus cocked his head towards the door.
"Love too, see you later guys," Remus and Ashley soon disappeared in the crowd outside.
Soon one of Riley's many boyfriends just happened to walk in and she 'carelessly' forgot she promised to meet up with him.
"Bye Rye," I said glumly as she happily waved good boy and left the bar.
For a few minutes it was silent as Sirius, Bree, James, and I drank our butterbeers. Sirius took refuge of Peters abandoned one. I noticed Sirius and Bree were having a conversation- more like disagreement- with their eyes.
When they finally finished their silent fighting Sirius stood up, "Well, I have to get to Zonko's. Are you coming, Bree?"
"Of course!" Bree stood up and pushed her chair in.
"Wait a minute-" they stopped dead in their tracks and faced me, "Something is going on."
"No there's not," they replied instantly.
I eyed them suspiciously, "Have you two forgotten you hate each other?"
They hesitated for a minute. Then out of the blue Sirius wrapped his arms tightly around Bree, "No we don't! We never have, right Bree?" he asked squeezing her tighter by the minute. Bree agreed trying to wiggle free without making it too obvious.
"But you cant even stand to breathe the same air as each other let alone be seen in the same store together," I quickly glanced to my left and saw Potter trying to fight silent laughs. He did a horrible job of trying to look innocent.
"No! I love Bree!" Sirius clearly found this highly amusing. He had the better advantage, as he was stronger, so he kept squeezing Bree which made her even madder, making him even happier. Then he started kissing her all over her face sending slobber everywhere.
"Its love alright, Padfoot," James said laughing, "Catch up with you lovebirds later!"
"We're off to snog!" Sirius called.
"Bye," Bree said between many of Sirius wet kisses.
Sirius would not let go, or stop kissing, Bree which earned him many glares from his admirers. Once outside of the bar Bree shoved her knee in Sirius stomach and pulled away. He chased her down the road as she attempted to put hand sanitizer over every inch of her exposed skin.
Once they were out of view I headed to the door.
"Hey, where are you going?" Potter asked and much to my disgust, started to follow.
"You honestly expect me to play along with your plan and hang out with you? Ew," I exited the bar and headed down the road.
"I didn't plan this! Maybe cupid did," he joked.
"Right, Potter. Like I'm going to believe that," I started to walk fasting hoping he would give up.
But the annoying pest wouldn't give up and he walked even faster, "Where are you going anyways, Evans?"
"Book store."
"There's a book store here?" he sounded surprised.
"Yeah, well, when your too busy worrying about your ugly hair or who your going to snog next you tend to miss out on the little things like that," I replied opening the door to the small store. I heard an invisible bell ring and someone came from the back.
A short stocky man with smoky colored hair and blue-green eyes approached the counter. A lopsided grin appeared on his face exposing his shiny white teeth.
"Hello, Jack. How are you?"
"Just dandy! How was your summer? Is your sister still bugging you? We've just got a new book in with some funny spells you could use on her."
"My summer was fine thanks, yours?"
"Slow. It's not crowded here without the Hogwarts lot around. I see you're Head Girl, congratulations," he smiled happily.
"Thanks."
"Who's this? Your boyfriend?"
"Indeed I am," James said holding his hand out, "James Potter, nice to meet you, sir."
"No he isn't," I pushed his hand away from Jacks afraid he might poison him, "He's just an arrogant-tag along- annoying- Mr. Snog every girl in the school- pest," I said sternly.
"Oh, that James Potter," Jack joked.
"Jack did you get that book in on 'How to get an annoying guy to stop following you'?"
"No, Lil, but when you write it send me some copies so I could sell it to the next generation."
"You can expect it out soon. I'm already thinking of a follow up. I could sell millions to all the poor girls, like myself, who has an egotistical pest stalking them."
"Your harsh, Lil," James pretended to look hurt.
I rolled my eyes at him and headed towards the book shelves.
"You lot have fun," Jack said heading to the back, "Call me when your done."
I walked between the isles looking for a good book. After searching through the many rows and rows of exciting books I finally settled on one and headed to the counter. I added a bottle of ink and a new quill to my order, "Jack! Could you ring me up?" I yelled down the hallway to his office.
There was no reply so I waited. Where is he? "Jack!?" I asked moving in the archway. The long white hallway was silent.
I suddenly felt something cold tickle my neck and turned around and ran right into James chest,
"POTTER! MOVE AND KNOCK IT OFF!" I yelled.
"Jeez, Lil, a little louder I don't think the people in China heard you," he rubbed his ears.
"Shut up. JACK!?" I started down the hallway in search of Jack. Luckily James didn't follow. He was too busy looking at the book of spells Jack offered me earlier.
"Jack?" I peeked my head through the fourth door. All the other rooms' were full of books. I saw Jack lying on his desk. I quickly entered and began to shake him, "Jack, are you alright? Jack wake up!"
Jack didn't wake up. I check his pulse and luckily he was still alive and breathing. He must've been knocked unconscious somehow.
"POTTER!" I screamed.
"You rang?" he rounded the corner. But his humorous attitude quickly dissolved when he saw Jack lying on the ground, "What's going on?" he raced over to Jacks opposite side.
"I don't know. I found him like this," I said worriedly.
"C'mon lets get him some help," James lifted the limp man up and rested him on his shoulder. I grabbed Jacks other arm and helped.
As we picked Jack up he regain conscious, "What's going on?"
"Jack your ok!" We put him back down so he could rest.
"What happened?" Jack asked rubbing his forehead.
"I don't know. I was back here going through some mail I got and then the next thing I know I feel an odd feeling in my back and I fall."
James and I exchanged worried looks. We knew about these attacks happening more frequent by a dark wizard that no one wanted to talk about.
"Well are you going to be alright? Maybe you should go to the hospital wing?"
"Oh, no, no! I'll be perfectly fine. Probably something in the mail. My cousin loves sending me pranks." He headed towards the door, "Do you have any purchases you want me to ring up?"
"Yes, I do," I replied. We headed to the register and I paid for my things then James and I left building.
"So should we go to Zonko's to get Sirius and Bree?" James suggested.
"Their probably gone, they left ages ago," I pointed out.
"Yeah but when Sirius in inside of a joke shop, it's not a short trip. He's like a kid in a candy store. I bet you one hundred galleons he is still in there and Bree is complaining."
"Well I guess your right. Let's go, the less time with you the better," I headed towards Zonko's.
"Right behind you," he grinned childly.
We entered Zonko's Joke Shop and heard an odd noise then smoke started erupting from the farthest corner in the store.
"Follow the smoke," Potter advised.
We headed in the direction where the white cloudy substance was coming from.
As we got closer we spotted Sirius and Bree rummaging through something weird looking things on a shelf.
"Black you idiot! You could've taken my eye out!" Bree shook some dust off her robes.
"Maybe that was the point," he replied picking up another object, "Ah! Found it! The first version of a dungbomb ever made!"
"The newer ones are better," Bree replied dryly.
"They are not! These ones are classics!"
"Don't buy those, buy these," she handed him a newer dungbomb.
"Why should I?"
"Because I said so."
"Why do I have to listen to you?"
"Because you're wasting you money!" she protested.
"I am not, and does it look like I really care?"
"Black, yes you are."
"No, I believe I am not."
"Yes you are! Don't start another fight," Bree said calmly.
"I don't start all the fights!"
"Bree! Sirius! There you are!" I walked over to the disputing two.
"Hey," Sirius grinned devilishly, "How was your afternoon.alone?"
"Horrible," I stated.
The grins dropped from both of their faces, "Why? Did he put the wrong move on you?" Bree rounded on James, "I told you not to put the wrong move on her! Why didn't you listen? If you would've listen then maybe it would have been so terrible-"
"Bree," I interrupted her before she could go on, "It wasn't that. Anyway, let's go. We only have a bit long before we have to go."
"Alright," she replied backing off.
We headed out of Zonko's after James, Sirius, and ever Bree purchased a few things.
We walked down the crowded streets and Bree spotted Andrew.
"Andrew!" Bree jumped up with joy after noticing his presence.
"Hey, Bree! Wanna go for a butterbeer?" he gave her a hug.
"Another?" Sirius asked.
"I'd love to!" Bree replied ignoring Sirius.
Bree.my last hope.is gone. Now I'm stuck with Potter and Black.
"I'm leaving," I proceeded to the next store.
"Hey, wait up!" Sirius skipped to my side.
"Let me correct myself," I paused, "I'm leaving by myself."
"Aw c'mon Lil! You don't want to have to walk through all those big lonely stores all alone now do you?" James put his arm around my shoulder.
"Your right, I don't," I smiled, "Have you seen Ashley? Or Riley?"
"I was thinking more along the lines of Sirius and me," James replied.
"Well in that case then, no. Their not big or lonely," I pushed his arm off, "Just go away."
"Nah I feel like hanging out with you, Lil. Don't you Prongs?"
"Sure do. I'd never miss a minute with out my flower."
So from then on Sirius and James would not leave me alone. Every store I went into they followed.
After running out of one store I headed towards a robe shop called Madam Maries Robes Galore.
I entered and a short plump woman headed my way.
"Hello! Welcome to Madam Maries Robes Galore. We have robes, winter robes, dress robes, hats, scarves, gloves, formal wear, and much, much more. Can I help you find something?" she said all in one breath.
"Er, I'm just looking, thanks."
"Alright, I'll be over there if you need me," she pointed to the cash register and headed towards it.
I grabbed some clothes off a rack and headed for a dressing room. Sirius and James will never find me here.
"Lily! Where are you!?" Sirius voice ran though the store.
Oh man they've got me. I stayed in the circular room hoping they wouldn't find me.
(A/N: No POV)
"Lily my love! We saw you come in here," James yelled searching through the store.
"Excuse me please keep it down!" the lady working at the front hurried towards the two, "Oh! Hello! Welcome to Madam Maries Robes Galore. We have robes, winter robes, dress robes, hats, scarves, gloves, formal wear, and much, much more. Can I help you find something?"
"Nope, we're just looking for someone- I mean something," Sirius said hoping she wouldn't kick them out since they weren't shopping. He glanced around the room as the lady left.
"Hey Prongs." he said quietly.
"What?" James looked up from the robes that changed colors according to your mood.
"Look." Sirius pointed towards the dressing rooms.
"What about them?" James asked while trying on a leopard hat.
"Look at the feet, Prongs!" Sirius shook James.
"Ooh! Why didn't you just say so?"
"I thought you had a brain and could take a hint," Sirius rolled his eyes annoyingly.
"Sorry, I left my brain at home when I was eleven," James placed the hat back on the shelf.
"Obviously," Sirius muttered.
"What was that?" James eyed him suspiciously.
"I, er, said.didn't we all?" Sirius made up.
"Oh, yeah," James headed towards the certain dressing room quietly.
He placed his finger to his lips as he prepared to pounce.
"One," he mouthed, "Two..three!" They ripped open the curtains to reveal.not Lily?
"AAAAAHH!" the elderly lady shrieked as she covered herself up.
"Sorry," Sirius covered his eyes, "Thought you were someone else."
"You boys these days! Disgusting and don't respect your elders! How dare you!?" she yelled.
They both made a move to shut the door at the same time but got something else instead. The lady picked up her over weight black, top of the line leather purse with tons of buckles and waked it across each of their faces a couple of times.
(A/N: Lily's POV)
I headed out of the changing cubicle and spotted James and Sirius lying on the floor being hit on the head.
"Pathetic," I mumbled as I stepped over them and out of the store.
"Lily! Help!" James pleaded grabbing my leg so I couldn't go.
I waked James' hand with a nearby bag and struggled to get free, "Good bye!"
No more than a few minutes past when James and Sirius came running down the road after me.
"Go away!" I screamed before running off in the opposite direction of them.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything you recognize as JKR.
Chapter 13: POV's and Hogsmede
(A/N: In case you don't know POV= Point Of View)
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(A/N: Bree's POV)
Well, the first week of school flew by pretty fast. It was nice because we had no homework and I got to catch up with all my friends that I haven't seen all summer. It's Saturday and I'm waiting until we go to Hogsmede, which is very soon. It'll be fun! Although I hope Riley won't ditch me for her other friends. Don't get me wrong, I love Riley as a sister.we practically are sisters since we've known each other since we were three. But Riley likes to be that preppy girl with all those bimbo friends. I guess it started when we were first going to Hogwarts when she started to act different and make more different friends. But Riley's a big girl and I can't make decisions for her. I'm just glad that she hasn't completely ditched me; I know she wouldn't do that. It would shatter my life to pieces if I lost my best friend. I'd still have Lily and Ashley but I've known Rye forever!
Life is going pretty good for me. Right now I couldn't be happier. I have three good friends, lots of others, and a boyfriend that I am completely crazy about. But then again there is that person that makes me go completely crazy. You guessed it, Sirius Black. I don't even understand why Riley would think I like him! He is so annoying!
I tried not to let him reach his weekly goal which is to make my week a living hell, week after week. But I think I pretty much contained myself.
On Monday we got in a fight over me having a boyfriend. At least that's what I think the fight was about. Quite childish really but, Sirius started it so that explains why its so childish. Leave it to Sirius to act immature, he's the perfect guy for that job. 'Sirius.the immature guy'.
On Tuesday Sirius decided to make fun of me and bug me in too many ways to name. I tried to handle this in an adult fashion. So when I had a candle in my hand ready to let it loose I stopped myself and put it down. I took the lit torch off the wall and threw that at him instead. I got his foot and caused a small fire in the corridor, earning me a detention but it was worth it. Watching his facial expression as he was trying to get the fire off of his foot was priceless.
On Wednesday Sirius thought it would be funny every time he was to pass by me he would poke my butt and say, "You do too have an ass!" When I say something to him I always hope he isn't going to take it as a declaration to annoy me and remember every unwanted comment I say. The guys who can't remember what his girlfriends name was from yesterday or what time classes start always has to remember the stupid things you want forgotten. But Sirius will be Sirius and giving guys a horrible name is his game. After lunch in Herbology the butt poker had poked a nerve and caused me to throw a pot with a weird soil in it at his head. After looking in my Herbology book to find out what it does I read this:
The Egyptinative Soil
The Egyptinative Soil is a rich soil found only in one country, Egypt.
The rare soil is useful, for it is known to help plants grown faster by
clinging onto the plants roots. The Egyptinative soil is useful for growing curable
plants. Not only does the soil help the plant it can help cure Dragon (see page 42)
and Angles (see page 57) bites when mixed with Puritenilsee (see page 118). You should use with extreme caution when using. If the soil was to touch
your skin it will stick to it and usually will not come off for about two weeks. Try to see a doctor or plant specialist if the soil touches you for it may
cause:
Irritation, rash, or mild stench.
Thank goodness I chucked it at his head. Phew.I don't think I could've lived with myself if it only had hit his arm or leg! I'm so brilliant.
By Thursday Sirius must've run out of annoying ideas because his pranks were weak. First, in History Of Magic Professor Binn's, the only ghost teacher who is very boring and often falls asleep in class, asked Sirius and I to stay after class to clean the chalkboard. Just because Sirius tried to pull my seat out from underneath me so I did what any normal, angry, annoyed girl would do. punched him in the face so his nose started to bleed.
"Ow, Black you idiot that hurt!"
"You deserved it!" What kind of guy says that? No girl deserves their seat pulled out from underneath them! So that's when I punched him, "Jeez, Livingston, no wonder you only have one boyfriend.all the other guys are scared of you!" he grabbed his nose and tried to stop the bleeding.
Is it true? Am I really that aggressive? Nah, I think he was just joking because he knew I won. But could it be true? I don't try to hit guys or call them names. Just Sirius, but I don't try with him I purposely hit him. But he is insane to think guys are afraid of me because he is the only one who should be. Hrmm I should ask Andrew if he is afraid of me. I don't think he is.at least I hope so.
While cleaning the blackboards after class Sirius thought of a game.hit Bree with the eraser full of chalk dust. Who wants to play? Oooo! NOT ME! I'll never get the damn dust out of my hair now, especially since my black tips are now gray. So to get revenge I put an itching spell on him in Charms and he got yet another detention caused by me. Two in one week, not my best work, but not bad for first week.
At dinner Sirius actually thought he would be successful at throwing mashed potatoes in my hair. He thought it was hilarious until ketchup came flying into his. Oh, how two wrongs could definitely make a right. Especially when I always get the last word, prank, or food in the fights.
Friday I barely saw Black which made my day. Of course I saw him at some points but I guess he didn't have as much spirit as he normally does. Maybe it's because I beat him at his own game, pranks, four days in a row? When will he learn that he will never win? Anyway, Friday wasn't that bad I saw him in classes and in the hallways but we didn't talk much except for the normal rude names, tripping each other, and dungbombs down each others backs that happens almost every day.
I remember life before I met Sirius.peaceful. I remember even before Hogwarts. I'd spend my days happy and carefree. Many times I would play Quidditch with my brother, Jason who is eight years old than me, in our backyard. We lived on the edge of the forest so me and my brother would go into a large clearing in the woods and play. Then my mom would call us in after many hours of playing for dinner.
Mom.she's the greatest. She is my hero, always there for me, and so supportive. She has the blondest hair imaginable with dark green eyes and light completion. Many say I look just like her, except my eyes.I have my dad's eyes. Dad would always come home just before dinner from the ministry. Dad is a smart, talented man. My brother also resembles my dad greatly with brown hair and pacific blue eyes, just like mine. My family gets along great. I love my family.they are the greatest.
Anyway, back to reality, we are leaving for Hogsmede in a few so I better go finish getting ready!
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(AN: Riley's POV)
Man, how I love Hogwarts and guys! I'd do just about anything to stay here forever. I love being able to get away from all my problems at home. Well, now that my sister is here I don't think that's possible.
Family.yeah their great and I love them to death but sometimes it just seems as if their pushing me towards death. I go almost completely crazy sometimes. My dad works at the Ministry of Magic and my mom works at the Daily Profit part time. My mom, Andrea Marshal, is a pretty blonde haired, blue eyed successful mother. My dad, Matthew Marshal, is a brown haired, brown eyed superior dad. My parents are great. Until it came to my younger sister. She has a heart full of love, haha yeah right, and a brain full of fluff, seriously. She was perfect in their eyes.their angel.their baby. But wasn't I their baby before she was born? It was as if I was pushed out of the 'important' picture. She is such a witch, and I don't mean the magical kind. I do have an older brother but he is off living by himself in Romania studying dragons. And that's pretty much my family history.
I'm so glad to be back at Hogwarts! My first week was great! I got to see all my old friends, plus the Marauders. Bree thinks I'm crazy that I like Sirius, like she tells me every day, but how could I not?
I've known The Marauder's since my first day at Hogwarts and afterwards found out that Remus and James lived near to Ashley and Lily. They're the funniest and the most fun guys to hang out with.
My week was great, fun, and very entertaining.
I can't chat now, its time to go, bye!
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(A/N: Ashley's POV)
I opened the letter that had just arrived for me from my mother.
Dear Ashley,
We heard about your new boyfriend. Congratulation's darling!
-How the heck do they find this out!?-
We hope he is a smart, nice, respectful boy.
-Phf you forgot the hot part ma-
And we hope we can meet him. Maybe he can come over for dinner at Christmas? Or after the school year?
-Trust me; he'll be by our house.-
Anyway, how is the school year going? How are all your friends?
-They're the same every year; yet right after term starts she sends me an owl saying the same thing year after year.-
Ashley, darling, we are so proud of you.
-Here we go again.-
You have come so far in life. From being a talented witch to being a talented daughter, you have made your father and me very proud. Keep doing your school work.don't get too involved with your new boyfriend. If you need anything let us know.
I have some good and bad news. Bad news first I guess.your father was having trouble breathing a few days ago and we had to go to the hospital. Luckily he is fine and is heading home tonight. He just has asthma and needs to get some medications.
I have to go; time to bring your father home. Talk to you soon!
Love and kisses, Mum
P.S. I know you are going to Hogsmede this weekend so I sent you some extra money to get yourself any supplies you need. Hope this gets to you in enough time! Love you!
Holy crap! Why do parents let you know the bad news after its all over? Something seriously bad could've happened to my dad and I wouldn't know till now! Jeez, Mums.sometimes they drive me crazy.
My mum drives me crazy quite often...but the best loving mother you could find. Dawn Merringder, my mum for seventeen long years now. She has brown hair with astonishing blue eyes. My dad was just as great, light brown hair and soft grey eyes. I had no other siblings and learned to live with it. Although my friends are like my sister and I seem to like that better cause if you get in a fight you could tell them to leave your house. Just kidding.friends are great!
Could I get much luckier? I mean I'm going out with one of the hottest guys in all of Hogwarts! How I envied his attractive Spanish ass and cute brown hair for so long! I never even knew that he liked me! I wish he would've asked me like when I was two so we would already be going out for ages! But, I guess I can't get everything. I can't wait.I might meet up with Emilio later! Ahh! I'm so happy!
Oh!! Time for Hogsmede, bye!
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(A/N: Lily's POV)
"It's starting to get chilly," I pulled my cloak tighter around my tiny body.
"Yup, winter is coming soon!" Ashley smiled excitedly. She absolutely loved the winter holidays, and I couldn't blame her!
"Where to first?" Riley asked as we entered Hogsmede.
Hogsmede looked as if it was a picture from a postcard. There were little stores off of the roads and mountains in the back round. It looked peaceful and happy as Hogwarts students and residents filled the stores and streets. All it needs is The Marauders to ruin it all.
"Hmm, Three Broomsticks I suppose?" Bree suggested.
We all agreed and fought our way through the crowded street towards the popular bar.
We just had to enter at the same time as the Marauders were sitting down.
"Oh my gosh, like what a coincidence!" Riley sarcastically put her hand over her mouth as if she was surprised to see them there.
"Hey, look who it is Prongsie?" Sirius said with the same tone of sarcasm in his voice.
So Riley decided we just had to sit next to them. As I sat down I saw her whisper something to Bree who nodded.
"I'm going to get some butterbeer," I stood up and headed to the bar.
"I'll help!" James jumped up.
"No thanks I can do it."
"Nonsense, my little flower!" he ignored my request and pushed my back towards the bar.
"Rosie!" he greeted the fairly new waitress.
"Hiya, Potter! What can I get for ya both?"
"I need four of the 'Marauder Specials' and Lil-" he turned towards me, "What do you want? Butterbeers?"
"Yea, four."
"Jeez, just a little bit too thirsty?"
"Haha, it's for Ashley, Bree, and Rye too."
The waitress quickly got our drinks and placed them on a tray for us.
"Marauder Special?" I asked as we headed back. James refused to let me carry the tray, or pay for the drinks.
"Yup, confidential Marauder information though. If I told you, I would have to kill you. Unless of course you go out with me, then I might be able to make an exception."
"I don't want to know that badly."
As we walked back to the table I noticed they were all huddled together whispering and when Ashley spotted us they quickly separated. What are they up to?
"Er," Peter broke the silence, "I.er.have to go meet someone," he quickly got up and left his untouched beverage.
"Ashley, I have to go buy something. Wanna come?" Remus cocked his head towards the door.
"Love too, see you later guys," Remus and Ashley soon disappeared in the crowd outside.
Soon one of Riley's many boyfriends just happened to walk in and she 'carelessly' forgot she promised to meet up with him.
"Bye Rye," I said glumly as she happily waved good boy and left the bar.
For a few minutes it was silent as Sirius, Bree, James, and I drank our butterbeers. Sirius took refuge of Peters abandoned one. I noticed Sirius and Bree were having a conversation- more like disagreement- with their eyes.
When they finally finished their silent fighting Sirius stood up, "Well, I have to get to Zonko's. Are you coming, Bree?"
"Of course!" Bree stood up and pushed her chair in.
"Wait a minute-" they stopped dead in their tracks and faced me, "Something is going on."
"No there's not," they replied instantly.
I eyed them suspiciously, "Have you two forgotten you hate each other?"
They hesitated for a minute. Then out of the blue Sirius wrapped his arms tightly around Bree, "No we don't! We never have, right Bree?" he asked squeezing her tighter by the minute. Bree agreed trying to wiggle free without making it too obvious.
"But you cant even stand to breathe the same air as each other let alone be seen in the same store together," I quickly glanced to my left and saw Potter trying to fight silent laughs. He did a horrible job of trying to look innocent.
"No! I love Bree!" Sirius clearly found this highly amusing. He had the better advantage, as he was stronger, so he kept squeezing Bree which made her even madder, making him even happier. Then he started kissing her all over her face sending slobber everywhere.
"Its love alright, Padfoot," James said laughing, "Catch up with you lovebirds later!"
"We're off to snog!" Sirius called.
"Bye," Bree said between many of Sirius wet kisses.
Sirius would not let go, or stop kissing, Bree which earned him many glares from his admirers. Once outside of the bar Bree shoved her knee in Sirius stomach and pulled away. He chased her down the road as she attempted to put hand sanitizer over every inch of her exposed skin.
Once they were out of view I headed to the door.
"Hey, where are you going?" Potter asked and much to my disgust, started to follow.
"You honestly expect me to play along with your plan and hang out with you? Ew," I exited the bar and headed down the road.
"I didn't plan this! Maybe cupid did," he joked.
"Right, Potter. Like I'm going to believe that," I started to walk fasting hoping he would give up.
But the annoying pest wouldn't give up and he walked even faster, "Where are you going anyways, Evans?"
"Book store."
"There's a book store here?" he sounded surprised.
"Yeah, well, when your too busy worrying about your ugly hair or who your going to snog next you tend to miss out on the little things like that," I replied opening the door to the small store. I heard an invisible bell ring and someone came from the back.
A short stocky man with smoky colored hair and blue-green eyes approached the counter. A lopsided grin appeared on his face exposing his shiny white teeth.
"Hello, Jack. How are you?"
"Just dandy! How was your summer? Is your sister still bugging you? We've just got a new book in with some funny spells you could use on her."
"My summer was fine thanks, yours?"
"Slow. It's not crowded here without the Hogwarts lot around. I see you're Head Girl, congratulations," he smiled happily.
"Thanks."
"Who's this? Your boyfriend?"
"Indeed I am," James said holding his hand out, "James Potter, nice to meet you, sir."
"No he isn't," I pushed his hand away from Jacks afraid he might poison him, "He's just an arrogant-tag along- annoying- Mr. Snog every girl in the school- pest," I said sternly.
"Oh, that James Potter," Jack joked.
"Jack did you get that book in on 'How to get an annoying guy to stop following you'?"
"No, Lil, but when you write it send me some copies so I could sell it to the next generation."
"You can expect it out soon. I'm already thinking of a follow up. I could sell millions to all the poor girls, like myself, who has an egotistical pest stalking them."
"Your harsh, Lil," James pretended to look hurt.
I rolled my eyes at him and headed towards the book shelves.
"You lot have fun," Jack said heading to the back, "Call me when your done."
I walked between the isles looking for a good book. After searching through the many rows and rows of exciting books I finally settled on one and headed to the counter. I added a bottle of ink and a new quill to my order, "Jack! Could you ring me up?" I yelled down the hallway to his office.
There was no reply so I waited. Where is he? "Jack!?" I asked moving in the archway. The long white hallway was silent.
I suddenly felt something cold tickle my neck and turned around and ran right into James chest,
"POTTER! MOVE AND KNOCK IT OFF!" I yelled.
"Jeez, Lil, a little louder I don't think the people in China heard you," he rubbed his ears.
"Shut up. JACK!?" I started down the hallway in search of Jack. Luckily James didn't follow. He was too busy looking at the book of spells Jack offered me earlier.
"Jack?" I peeked my head through the fourth door. All the other rooms' were full of books. I saw Jack lying on his desk. I quickly entered and began to shake him, "Jack, are you alright? Jack wake up!"
Jack didn't wake up. I check his pulse and luckily he was still alive and breathing. He must've been knocked unconscious somehow.
"POTTER!" I screamed.
"You rang?" he rounded the corner. But his humorous attitude quickly dissolved when he saw Jack lying on the ground, "What's going on?" he raced over to Jacks opposite side.
"I don't know. I found him like this," I said worriedly.
"C'mon lets get him some help," James lifted the limp man up and rested him on his shoulder. I grabbed Jacks other arm and helped.
As we picked Jack up he regain conscious, "What's going on?"
"Jack your ok!" We put him back down so he could rest.
"What happened?" Jack asked rubbing his forehead.
"I don't know. I was back here going through some mail I got and then the next thing I know I feel an odd feeling in my back and I fall."
James and I exchanged worried looks. We knew about these attacks happening more frequent by a dark wizard that no one wanted to talk about.
"Well are you going to be alright? Maybe you should go to the hospital wing?"
"Oh, no, no! I'll be perfectly fine. Probably something in the mail. My cousin loves sending me pranks." He headed towards the door, "Do you have any purchases you want me to ring up?"
"Yes, I do," I replied. We headed to the register and I paid for my things then James and I left building.
"So should we go to Zonko's to get Sirius and Bree?" James suggested.
"Their probably gone, they left ages ago," I pointed out.
"Yeah but when Sirius in inside of a joke shop, it's not a short trip. He's like a kid in a candy store. I bet you one hundred galleons he is still in there and Bree is complaining."
"Well I guess your right. Let's go, the less time with you the better," I headed towards Zonko's.
"Right behind you," he grinned childly.
We entered Zonko's Joke Shop and heard an odd noise then smoke started erupting from the farthest corner in the store.
"Follow the smoke," Potter advised.
We headed in the direction where the white cloudy substance was coming from.
As we got closer we spotted Sirius and Bree rummaging through something weird looking things on a shelf.
"Black you idiot! You could've taken my eye out!" Bree shook some dust off her robes.
"Maybe that was the point," he replied picking up another object, "Ah! Found it! The first version of a dungbomb ever made!"
"The newer ones are better," Bree replied dryly.
"They are not! These ones are classics!"
"Don't buy those, buy these," she handed him a newer dungbomb.
"Why should I?"
"Because I said so."
"Why do I have to listen to you?"
"Because you're wasting you money!" she protested.
"I am not, and does it look like I really care?"
"Black, yes you are."
"No, I believe I am not."
"Yes you are! Don't start another fight," Bree said calmly.
"I don't start all the fights!"
"Bree! Sirius! There you are!" I walked over to the disputing two.
"Hey," Sirius grinned devilishly, "How was your afternoon.alone?"
"Horrible," I stated.
The grins dropped from both of their faces, "Why? Did he put the wrong move on you?" Bree rounded on James, "I told you not to put the wrong move on her! Why didn't you listen? If you would've listen then maybe it would have been so terrible-"
"Bree," I interrupted her before she could go on, "It wasn't that. Anyway, let's go. We only have a bit long before we have to go."
"Alright," she replied backing off.
We headed out of Zonko's after James, Sirius, and ever Bree purchased a few things.
We walked down the crowded streets and Bree spotted Andrew.
"Andrew!" Bree jumped up with joy after noticing his presence.
"Hey, Bree! Wanna go for a butterbeer?" he gave her a hug.
"Another?" Sirius asked.
"I'd love to!" Bree replied ignoring Sirius.
Bree.my last hope.is gone. Now I'm stuck with Potter and Black.
"I'm leaving," I proceeded to the next store.
"Hey, wait up!" Sirius skipped to my side.
"Let me correct myself," I paused, "I'm leaving by myself."
"Aw c'mon Lil! You don't want to have to walk through all those big lonely stores all alone now do you?" James put his arm around my shoulder.
"Your right, I don't," I smiled, "Have you seen Ashley? Or Riley?"
"I was thinking more along the lines of Sirius and me," James replied.
"Well in that case then, no. Their not big or lonely," I pushed his arm off, "Just go away."
"Nah I feel like hanging out with you, Lil. Don't you Prongs?"
"Sure do. I'd never miss a minute with out my flower."
So from then on Sirius and James would not leave me alone. Every store I went into they followed.
After running out of one store I headed towards a robe shop called Madam Maries Robes Galore.
I entered and a short plump woman headed my way.
"Hello! Welcome to Madam Maries Robes Galore. We have robes, winter robes, dress robes, hats, scarves, gloves, formal wear, and much, much more. Can I help you find something?" she said all in one breath.
"Er, I'm just looking, thanks."
"Alright, I'll be over there if you need me," she pointed to the cash register and headed towards it.
I grabbed some clothes off a rack and headed for a dressing room. Sirius and James will never find me here.
"Lily! Where are you!?" Sirius voice ran though the store.
Oh man they've got me. I stayed in the circular room hoping they wouldn't find me.
(A/N: No POV)
"Lily my love! We saw you come in here," James yelled searching through the store.
"Excuse me please keep it down!" the lady working at the front hurried towards the two, "Oh! Hello! Welcome to Madam Maries Robes Galore. We have robes, winter robes, dress robes, hats, scarves, gloves, formal wear, and much, much more. Can I help you find something?"
"Nope, we're just looking for someone- I mean something," Sirius said hoping she wouldn't kick them out since they weren't shopping. He glanced around the room as the lady left.
"Hey Prongs." he said quietly.
"What?" James looked up from the robes that changed colors according to your mood.
"Look." Sirius pointed towards the dressing rooms.
"What about them?" James asked while trying on a leopard hat.
"Look at the feet, Prongs!" Sirius shook James.
"Ooh! Why didn't you just say so?"
"I thought you had a brain and could take a hint," Sirius rolled his eyes annoyingly.
"Sorry, I left my brain at home when I was eleven," James placed the hat back on the shelf.
"Obviously," Sirius muttered.
"What was that?" James eyed him suspiciously.
"I, er, said.didn't we all?" Sirius made up.
"Oh, yeah," James headed towards the certain dressing room quietly.
He placed his finger to his lips as he prepared to pounce.
"One," he mouthed, "Two..three!" They ripped open the curtains to reveal.not Lily?
"AAAAAHH!" the elderly lady shrieked as she covered herself up.
"Sorry," Sirius covered his eyes, "Thought you were someone else."
"You boys these days! Disgusting and don't respect your elders! How dare you!?" she yelled.
They both made a move to shut the door at the same time but got something else instead. The lady picked up her over weight black, top of the line leather purse with tons of buckles and waked it across each of their faces a couple of times.
(A/N: Lily's POV)
I headed out of the changing cubicle and spotted James and Sirius lying on the floor being hit on the head.
"Pathetic," I mumbled as I stepped over them and out of the store.
"Lily! Help!" James pleaded grabbing my leg so I couldn't go.
I waked James' hand with a nearby bag and struggled to get free, "Good bye!"
No more than a few minutes past when James and Sirius came running down the road after me.
"Go away!" I screamed before running off in the opposite direction of them.
