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Forgotten
chapter 7
Blind sided
The next morning, I pulled myself out of bed as usual, and prepared myself for the day. I wasn't sure who would end up hurt today. Someone had been suffering every day. I cautiously dressed, then went to the common room, where I found Lily waiting for me.
"What took ya so long?" she asked. I shrugged.
"Do you honestly want to go and see who's lost family or friends today?" I asked. Lily sighed.
"Of course not, but do you honestly think we can avoid it by simply skipping meals?" she asked. I knew she was right. Sighing, I gestured towards the doors, and we made our way to see the fates of our classmates.
As Lily and I approached the hall, we heard shouts and yells of 'FIGHT!' Startled, the two of us ran around the bend to see who it was. What I saw made my heart stop practically. Sirius was beating Ted mercilessly. Before Lily could stop me, I ran forward, through the crowd and into the fight head on. As Sirius went to punch Ted again, I slapped him. He stopped in mid-punch, to see who had interfered. When he saw me, a look of shock registered on his face. A sour look on my face, I put my hands on my hips.
"Well?" I asked.
"Well what?" he replied.
"You know VERY well. Why are you attacking him? What's he done to you, or is Snape just not around?" I asked coldly. A sad look passed his face briefly, but it was replaced by one of anger.
"So that's what you think of me? A bully? A prat!" he demanded. I glared at him.
"If the bloody shoe fits!" I yelled. I looked over at Ted. "C'mon Ted, let's leave the arse to himself." I said angrily, then helped him to his feet, and Ted, Lily, and I walked into the Great Hall, leaving a dumbstruck audience behind. I waved apologetically to Lily, then, rather than sit at my usual spot at Gryffindor table, which is right next to my cousin, I went over to the Ravenclaw table and sat at the end. A few of them glared at me, but my expression kept anyone from saying anything. I pulled food onto my plate, then began to eat at an alarming rate. Ted pulled it away from me.
"You'll make yourself sick." he said. I shrugged.
"I don't much care anymore." I said.
"Bollocks Andy. You know you care, that's exactly WHY you want to make yourself sick! What's wrong with you!" he demanded. I glared down at my plate.
"Thanks for being yet another person who thinks they know who I am and what I do." I stated angrily, then stood from the table, walked calmly out of the hall, then did what I do best. I ran.
As I ran, emotion fled through me, and I began to do what I don't do. Not ever, at least, not when I can help it, which is usually. I began to cry. And I cried, and cried, running from everyone and everything yet again, blinded by my tears.
I knew where to go if I REALLY wanted to get away from everyone, and that was an empty classroom. I ran into the closest one I could find, not realizing that two dark eyes had followed me through the castle. I crumpled on the floor of the classroom, crying, not noticing the room get darker. I only looked up when I heard the door to the room slam. Surprised, I looked up, and saw Snape, sneering at me triumphantly. Before I could say anything, he muttered a few spells under his breathe so I couldn't hear them.
"That should keep anyone from bothering us. So. How's about that kiss now?" he asked in a sickly sweet voice. I was too startled to say anything. He started to walk towards me, and I shuffled backwards, until I hit the teacher's desk and could go no further back. I reached for my wand but he had his already.
"Silencio." he said calmly. Now I couldn't speak either. This was just TERRIFIC. As Snape came closer and closer to me, all I could think of was how I must have hurt Ted. And as he lowered his head towards mine, I heard his voice, slightly.
"I'm only pretending to hear his voice." I thought sadly. But then I heard it again.
"ANDY! Open up! PLEASE!" he yelled. He was soon followed by another voice. The distinct voice that only my cousin could carry.
"ADNROMEDA BLACK, UNLOCK THIS DOOR NOW!" he yelled. I glanced up quickly, and saw Snape still leaning in. Suddenly feeling much more confident, I kneed my attacker in the groin. I glanced around the room anxiously, looking for an escape route. The only one I saw was the window. I'd probably break a bone or two, but it was better than staying in there with the gasping Snape. I kicked through the blinds and the glass and jumped to the icy waters below, just praying no grindylows were waiting for me at the bottom...