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Forgotten

chapter 6

Theodore

Last time: Remus looked down at Andy, his hands shaking.

"Oh Merlin... What've I done!" he whispered, falling to his knees once again.

"Rem, it's ok. She told us not to be angry, and we aren't, ok? So let's just get her to her bed!" Said Sirius, reaching down the scoop up Andy.

"NO! It isn't ok! We're NOT bringing her to her dormitory, she's going to Pomfrey, and that's that!" said Remus angrily. Sirius stared at his friend in disbelief.

"Do you honestly want to deal with Andy's wrath when she wakes up? Are you off your rocker!" asked Sirius. Remus glared at him.

"Sirius, I swear if we don't take her to the Hospital Wing, I'll knock you back to Grimmauld Place." hissed Remus. James stared between the two of them.

"But Remus, why are you so keen on bringing her to the Hospital Wing?" asked James. Remus bit his lip.


I can't let it bother me.


It takes my pain away.
It's a lie. A kiss with opened eyes.
And she's not breathing back.
Anything but bother me.(It takes my pain away)
Nevermind these are horrid times.
Oh oh oh

"BECAUSE," said Remus, his voice quaking, "I hit her with something bad, something really bad. I hit her with dormio aeternus." Sirius looked shocked.

"But Remus, why would you hit her with that? Do you WANT her to die?" he asked. James suddenly realized something.

"The time limit is going down!" he warned. They nodded, and ran down the halls, Andy in tow as usual.


I can't let it bother me.

It takes my pain

Takes my pain

It takes my pain away

She seems dressed in all the rings
Of past fatalaties
So fragile yet so devious
She continues to see it
Climatic hands that press
Her temples and my chest
Enter the night that she came home
Forever

Oh (She's the only one that makes me sad)

"Madam Pomfrey!" yelled Remus, slamming open the door.

"Good Heavens child! What is it!" shrieked the mediwitch. Remus shook his head, and gestured towards Andy, while Sirius held her. "AGH! Again! What was she hit with THIS time?" she asked impatiently.

"Um... dormio aeturnus..." said James quietly. Pomfrey shrieked.

"The eternal sleep! " she yelled. James miserably nodded his head. "What are you waiting for!" she yelled. Sirius quickly laid her down upon a bed, then stepped back. Madam Pomfrey looked at them incredulously.

"Well, which of you is going to do it?" she asked impatiently. The three boys looked confused. "OH dear lord, don't you lot pay attention at all? Who will administer the kiss? James I'd imagine." she said. James looked even more taken aback.

"But I can't kiss Andy!" he said in exasperation.

"You've already done it before." muttered Sirius. Pomfrey looked angry.

"Well then do you know of anyone who fancies her?" she asked. They were reluctant to say such things about their friend. "Well, would you LIKE to have your cousin asleep forever. I'd imagine that her parents wouldn't be happy with you. "

Siris, who didn't acknowledge the abuse Andy received, but knew of their hatred for her, shrugged.

"Well, Snape does, but I'd rather Andy sleep forever, than him kiss her, she'd kill me!" said Sirius.

"Ted Tonks." said Remus quietly.

"What was that?" asked the nurse.

"Ted Tonks. He's fancied her for ages." said Remus again. Sirius looked outraged.

"Excuse me! And he never SAID anything! I'm her bloody cousin! They need MY permission before they date her, everyone knows that! And besides, how did YOU know and I didn't!" fumed Sirius. It was true, before Andy was courted by anyone, they had to pass it by Sirius first or risk being hexed, except Snape, because he was hexed ANYWAYS.

"It's not like they're dating! Besides, he told me a while ago, and I told him I'd keep it a secret. Why did you think they're Arithmancy partners? I was supposed to be her partner. I let him trade with me." explained Remus.

"Well, is the young man in the castle as of late?" the woman asked impatiently. Remus nodded.

"He's a Ravenclaw. I'll go get him." he said, and swiftly walked out of the Hospital Wing. Sirius turned to James.

'The nerve of Tonks." he grumbled, "You believe that guy? FANCYING my baby cousin without asking me. They could be snogging in the courtyards while we're at Quidditch!" he said angrily. James almost laughed, but coughed to stop himself.

"Sirius, Andy is on the team too. Remember? When I was made captain last year and Will left, Andy tried out and got the chaser post. Don't you remember, or are you being daft?" joked James.

"Of course I remember! I helped her train!" said Sirius proudly. James looked at him skeptically.

"And that's why you're a beater, right?" asked James. Sirius shrugged.

"So are you doubting my ability as a chaser?" asked Sirius, in a mock hurt voice.

"No, I'm just saying you're a better beater. Andy learned on her OWN accord. I doubt that her mum and dad would allow you of all people to teach her Quidditch. YOU are an apparent blood traitor, and besides, despite being the insufferable bitches they are, Narcissa and Bellatrix are made to be china dolls. Evil china dolls, but untouchable all the same. Andy was meant to be like that, and as you very well know, she is a porcelain doll, untouchable, but certainly not evil. You know well as the next guy that she is the most sought after girl in our year other than the fair Lily Evans.Do you honestly think most guys actually ask your permission before perusing her? You'd be surprised how many guys are after her when you aren't around, like in Arithmancy. It'd floor you, honestly. You have to realize. Andy is grown up, and she doesn't need -or want- your extra care Sirius. Though I doubt she'd have the heart to tell you. She'll prolly throttle me as soon as she wakes up man. Seriously though, don't kill Tonks, because I can see in your eyes you want to." James said. He suddenly looked shocked with himself.

"Wow, that was really... insightful and deep Prongs man. Is Saltine starting to get to you?" asked Sirius, a goofy grin on his face, but James could see that look in Sirius's eyes.

"Don't avoid what I've said Sirius." warned James. Sirius thrust his hands into his pockets.

"I'm trying not to, I honestly am. But it's so hard to just let her go and be herself, and not try and protect her. I can't help but feel like I'm not doing anything for her at her home, I don't doubt that she's being tortured there as well, and by much stronger curses. I'd never own up to telling her I know though, she'd be embarrassed. And yes, the bitches ARE like that, I grew up with them. And as much as I hate to admit it, they weren't always so awful. Narcissa, I can't say so much about, because by the time she really developed a personality, I'd left for Hogwarts. Bella and I, we used to get along, but once we hit Hogwarts, she fell into the midst and ways of the Slytherin, and became an even bigger bitch than she'd been when we were young." said Sirius. " And I know Andy is sought after. It's just so hard to admit that she's growing up and will find love because she hasn't broken hearts and been in another person's bed every other night. She'll be happy, and I want so desperately to see that happen, I know that I shouldn't baby her, and try to keep her away. I feel like such a prat, and yet I can't help myself."


She is everything and more
The solemn hypnotic
My Dahlia, you're bathed in possession
She is home to me

Remus ran nervously down the halls to the library, where he knew Tonks would be. He arrived after only a few moments.

Thank you Merlin for wolf like traits. He thought to himself. He instantly spotted Ted sitting in the back of the library. It was often hard to miss him. He was the keeper for the Ravenclaw, and was built as such. He was also quite tall. Not sickeningly so, but still, a good six feet and four inches all the same. Quite a difference from Andy's five feet and one inch. He had spiky brown hair, and chocolate colored eyes that made many a girl fawn over him, though not as much as his two best friends. When Ted had approached Remus, about Andy in fact, he hadn't been sure of exactly WHAT to do...

I get neverous, perversed when I see her to worse
But the stress is astounding
It's now or never she's coming home
Forever
Oh (She's the only one that makes me sad)

Flashback

"Remus! Hey, Remus! Wait up!" yelled Ted, running down the hallway after him. Remus turned and waited for the tall boy to catch up. Once he did, the two began to walk back down the corridor. Remus broke the silence.

"So, what's up Ted?" he asked. He looked up slightly to Ted, who was now blushing.

"Well, you're friendly with Andy Black, right?" he asked hesitantly. Remus felt slightly uncomfortable then.

Oh dear, this is about Andy. He thought. "Well, yeah, we're friends. But if you're interested in her, I'm not the man to see, you'll have to go to Sirius about that." said Remus. He REALLY didn't want to be involved in the hunt for Andy's affections. Ted shook his head though.

"No. I'm not interested in asking her to Hogsmeade, though I do fancy her. Sirius'd reject me way to fast. Even though he says he doesn't mind, I don't think he'd want her dating a muggle born." sighed Ted. Remus looked at him incredulously.

"I doubt it Ted. If you were a Slytherin though, you wouldn't even make it into the running. And besides, ANDY has the ultimate decision, Sirius doesn't rule her y'know." commented Remus. Ted now looked at his companion unbelievingly.

"So are you saying I should keep this to myself. Ask her out WITHOUT Sirius's permission?" he asked. Remus nodded. "Thanks Remus! I ow ya' one!" he said, then rushed away.

end flashback


Hard to say what caught my attention
Vixen crazy, Aphid Attraction
Carve my name in my face, to recognize
Such a pheromone cult to terrorize

"Ted?" asked Remus quickly. He didn't want to take too long, for fear the limit might expire. Ted looked up from the parchment he'd been scribbling on.

"Hey, what's up Remus?" he asked.

"Listen, and listen quick, OK? Andy is in big trouble, and she needs your help, so, come on!" said Remus. Ted nodded, stuffing his parchment into his bag, and the two of them rushed out of the library, much to the disdain of Madam Pince.


I won't let this build up inside of me
I won't let this build up inside of me
I won't let this build up inside of me
I won't let this build up inside of me

(Yeah!)

The two boys made it back to the Hospital Wing in record time. It seemed that they had just interrupted the end of an important conversation, but at the moment, they didn't mind.

"What happened to her?" demanded Ted, looking at her worriedly. Sirius glanced at him reproachfully.

"Dormio Aeturnus, that's what." said Sirius grumpily. He knew that Ted meant well, but he couldn't help resenting that Ted hadn't asked his permission before hand. At this news, Ted's breathe caught in his throat.

"Well, what can I do?" he asked urgently. Staring down at the girl he'd fancied since their third year.


I'm a slave, and I am a master
No restraints and, unchecked collectors
I exist throught my name, to self ablige
She is something in me, the darkness finds

flashback

Ted sat at the Ravenclaw table, waiting patiently for the other students to flock in. He'd been in a separate carriage, and had arrived before everyone else. Suddenly, the doors of the Great Hall swung open, and students began to flock inside. From where he sat, he could see everyone that entered the hall, and that was when he'd seen her.

Andy Black had come sauntering in, her friends at her sides. A namely few being Sirius Black, her cousin, and James Potter, his best friend. They were the two most sought after boys of their year, though at third year, it wasn't as extreme as romances were for the upperclassman. For the first time, Ted had taken a REAL look at the middle Black sister. Because the Ravenclaws were seated next to the Slytherins, he saw her sisters every day. Bellatrix, the eldest, was as much of a tramp as she was brilliant. Narcissa was the youngest of the sisters, and was absolutely gorgeous. She had blond locks, the only Black to posses them other than Cassiope Black, the girls' mother. Narcissa was also the object of Lucius Malfoy's affection, a boy who was in Bellatrix's year.

Andy, however, was a completely different story. Where Bellatrix had unruly black hair, Andy's was shiny and straight, though when she was on her broom, her hair whipped about her like it had a mind of its own, even when she tied it up. Unlike Narcissa and Bellatrix's grey eyes, Andy's were blue, like Sirius's. And where Narcissa was willowy and curvaceous, in an almost slutty way, Andy had a simple elegance about her, that made people turn heads and gawk.

Ted remembered leaning to his friend and whispering.

"She's beautiful, isn't she?" he whispered. Ted's friend stared at him.

"Black, you mean? Of course she is, but you know well as anyone you can't touch her. Sirius would have your head." he'd replied. Sighing, Ted nodded, fully aware as to what would happen to him if he attempted to ask her on a date.

end flashback

I won't let this build up inside of me
I won't let this build up inside of me
I won't let this build up inside of me
I won't let this build up inside of me

Madam Pomfrey came out of her office.

"You'd be Ted Tonks then? Well, you have to kiss her." she told him. Ted hadn't been prepared for that, and he was shocked.

"I hope you realize Tonks, I'm going to be murdering you as soon as she is awakened." growled Sirius. Ted nodded, a serious look on his face. ( –- haha, pun)

In a calm manner, Ted walked beside Andy. He took a deep breathe and bit his lip. Then, slowly, but carefully, he bent down and lightly kissed Andy on the lips. Nothing happened.

"You need to KISS her Tonks! Merlin!" muttered Pomfrey. Blushing Ted nodded. Once more, he gained his composition, then bent down again, and planted a firm kiss on Andy's lips.

He was in heaven from the first mili-second, and then, he pulled away, and a sharp gasp of breathe was heard from Andy. A jovial look replaced the worried and angry one on Sirius's face, as well as James's. Remus merely looked relieved at seeing his friend back, he still felt extremely guilty for what he'd done.

Sirius was so happy, in fact, that he completely forgot throttling Ted, and hugged him instead.

"Thanks. Maybe I won't kill you after all." he said. Andy sat up and looked around.


I won't let this build up inside of me
I won't let this build up inside of me
I won't let this build up inside of me
I won't let this build up inside of me

(A.N/ Ok, back to first person)

I looked around, and I saw Sirius, James, Remus and Ted Tonks, my Arithmancy partner. I was a little confused. I couldn't remember the spell Remus had cast, but afterwards, I thought I woke up in a different castle, in a bedroom that definitely wasn't mine. A man walked in, wearing the garb of a prince. The prince was Ted. He came over and kissed me, then, there was light. When I opened my eyes, I saw Ted again, along with the others.

"Oh man, what happened?" I asked, my head pounding. Sirius grinned.

"Weeeeeeell. You got hit with this nasty spell, dormio aeturnus, y'know, the eternal sleep, then our good buddy Tonks here, was noble enough to break the spell." he explained. I knew the cure for the eternal sleep spell quite well. I almost choked, then looked to Ted, who was becoming increasingly redder.

I'd fancied Ted, just a little, for a while, and having him kiss me was, well, exhilarating. I lifted my hand to my lips, they tingled.

Lucky you. I thought. Your first kiss happened when you were asleep! I felt sort of foolish. "Um, thank you Ted." I said awkwardly. He just grinned.

"S'no problem Andy, y'know I love ya'!" he said, then ran from the Hospital Wing as Sirius ran after him screaming.

"TONKS! I'LL GET YOU FOR THIS YOU BASTARD!" he yelled. Luckily, Ted was faster than Sirius was on the ground. If they were in the air... well, Ted still would've been faster. Thank you MERLIN that Blacks are slow on foot. And that Sirius didn't purchase that new Cleansweep...


SHE ISN'T REAL!
I CAN'T MAKE HER REAL!
SHE ISN'T REAL!
I CAN'T MAKE HER REAL!

I thought about what Ted had said to me. "S'no problem Andy, y'know I love ya'!" Dear lord, I did NOT know that! I mean, I KNEW Ted liked his jokes and all, and was always joking with me about getting married and such, even though we'd never even been on a date... Well, that was just Ted, he was the silent prankster.


(She isn't real, I can't make her real)
(She isn't real, I can't make her real)

That night, I sat in the common room with Lily, something I'd not done in a VERY long time. I had just finished explaining what had happened to me to her.

"You're not joking Andy? Ted actually told you he loves you! That's great! What did you say back?" she asked eagerly. I shrugged.

"Nothing, Sirius ran after him screaming about murder, or some sort of thing." I explained. Speaking of my cousin, he and the other two marauders currently at Hogwarts sat right next to us, and were animatedly discussing something. James turned to face us.

"Oy Andy! Ask Evans if she'll go out with me, will ya?" he called. Lily glared.

"Get it through your thick skull Potter! I don't date bullying toe rags, especially pompous ones such as yourself!" she yelled. Then, with a smile turned back to me. "ANYways, are you going to tell him you love him too?" she asked, she had a maniacal glint in her eyes that I'd only seen in James before. I couldn't wait until James deflated his ego enough and they FINALLY decided to go out. They were perfect for each other, and everyone knew it but them. After I'd turned a bright shade of crimson, Lily had dropped the subject, and we'd gone on to speaking of Quidditch.

This was my little secret I kept for Lily. She pretends to hate Quidditch, but she is a fanatic supporter of the Wimbourne WaspsI think she just likes them because they massacre the Arrows. She loves the game, but heavens above, the girl cannot and will not fly. She HATES it. Even in the muggle contraptions called airplanes, which are frightfully large, she is still afraid. Not something I ever completely understood, but whatever.

After another hour of our usual talk, it was one in the morning, and we dragged ourselves up the steps to our dormitory, and fell into our beds, completely unaware of what would come tomorrow. For us all.