DISCLAIMER: Time once again for a Disclaimer. My name is Meia. I am 16 years old and live in West Virginia. The only similarity between myself and the extraordinary J.K. Rowling is that we are both females.
Chapter 23: Across the Swamp
The other Professors came out of the Great Hall just as the swamp splashed all over Professor Lamney. Some of them even laughed at the scene before them along with the students. To see a professor that spent most of his time worrying and fussing over his looks splattered in swamp muck was funny.
Finally Professor McGonagall cleared her throat. Everyone shut up at the sternness in her attitude. "Now, even though this scene is…well…laughable, I would hope that we could act a little more mature about this whole situation. If I could have everyone try to line up in groups of two. Good, good. No shoving now!" She screamed at a couple rowdy third years. "Now, here," she said as she transfigured her hat into a small rowboat. "Four people in a boat at a time. I said no shoving!"
As the groups of four slowly made their way to the Great Hall entrance, Sirius grabbed Hermione's hand. He kissed her as he twined his fingers through hers and pulled her close. "So how did you like the show?" he murmured in her ear.
"I think I am never going to tell you anymore of Fred and George's pranks."
"But it was so fun using their idea and making it so much better."
"So, how did you make it better?" Hermione asked seriously.
"Well, this swamp is not portable. It definitely cannot be dispersed of as easily as Lamney just tried. It might be a while before they figure this one out," Sirius said cheerfully. It was obvious that he was proud of his and James' final prank.
Hermione looked at him sternly. "That swamp will be going soon Sirius Black! I refuse to walk through it everyday or smell its' stench!"
"I will carry you," Sirius said kissing her. He sounded so serious that Hermione had to laugh.
"You say that now, but wait till you have to do what you're saying. You will regret your offer soon enough. Wait…what are you doing?"
But Sirius didn't stop as Hermione screamed. He picked her up and cradled her in his arms. He didn't put her down when she demanded it and refused to listen to her pleas.
James chuckled as he made his way over to them. Lily took pity on Hermione though and glared daggers at Sirius.
"You better watch out Padfoot. Her face is getting red and you know what that means," James joked.
"Don't press your luck buster," Lily warned, "you're still in trouble for your first prank so don't be rubbing in jokes about it."
James' face went yellow with embarrassment as Lily chastised him. He looked towards Sirius for help but Sirius just shrugged his shoulders.
"Sirius, why don't you put Hermione down?" Lily asked.
"Because I'm proving to her that I won't take back my offer to carry her through the swamp."
Lily turned towards James. "How come you didn't offer to carry me through the swamp that you helped make?"
"Because I never thought of it," James said seriously.
"Okay Sirius, I believe you," Hermione said. "Now will you put me down?"
"Hmm, I don't know," Sirius teased.
Hermione bit his shoulder hard and he quickly sat her down. Hermione smiled, "Thank you."
"Yeah, you're welcome," he said rubbing his shoulder. "You didn't have to bite me so hard sweetheart."
"Sorry love," Hermione said kissing him.
"Aren't you two just the cutest!" James said sarcastically.
"Shut up green face," Sirius said punching James in the shoulder. James quickly shut up.
A/N: Sorry this took so long….I had to do my homework (Glances over at the blank sheet of paper and pencil) Well……I tried to do it. My philosophy: The new term just started meaning I have 9 more weeks to hand the sucker in. What do I need to know about analyzing sonnets anyways? It's not like I'm going to do it for a living. Oh well, still haven't heard from KFC/Taco Bell. Question to any British person or anyone who has ever been to London: Is Goldsmith or whatever its called a good college? Please tell. By the way Fox of the Nova, thanks for the info on London. I can't wait. I won't tease the guards. I'm gonna try to get me a job over there. LetMeBreath: The whole free food thing doesn't do me any good. I'm a vegetarian. It's not that I don't like meat, I love it in fact (What West Virginian don't) I just get sick every time I eat it. I'm just looking forward to the paychecks J
Teaser:
Her chocolate hair was fanned out around her head on the pillow, the dark brown of her hair contrasting against the white silk of his pillows. And then there were her eyes. They told him all he needed to know, that she was happy and was happy to be there with him. There was something else too, something he couldn't identify. Her face was a lovely shade of orange but with some pink mixed in. Could she love him? Dare he hope?
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