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The rest of the gang showed up later that day. Deacon and Monique first, then came Clyde and the twins. An owl showed up halfway through the day and Lily let out a soft cry of surprise upon reading the letter. "Oh my god!" Waving the note around, Deacon finally managed to extract it from her fingers, and read it aloud to everyone.
Dearest Lily,
I'm so happy to be the one that sent this note along. You know how much we've missed you...and how much we all feel your loss right now. I thought now was the perfect time make this request. Draco and I spoke just last night and he couldn't get the owl out fast enough this morning. Remus has suggested a teaching position for you at the school and we would be delighted if you accepted. Since Ms. Trelawney's untimely passing we find ourselves without a Divination professor. I know your mother did not put much into the art of divination, but I also hear from a reliable source you do not share your mother's feelings. We truly think you could bring a wonderful new insight to the class. Plus you always did love the tower.
The train for Hogwarts leaves at the usual time, and I can only say again how much we hope you will be on it. Please let myself or Draco know your decision. I look forward to seeing you again sweetie.
Sincerely,
Ginny Malfoy
Deacon snickered; he already knew who this anonymous source was...he had been talking to his mother about it the previous night. It was him. He had been pushing Remus into discussing this with Ginny for a month now, thought this the best form of therapy Lily could get. Plus he knew he would have her close to him, and that was always a bonus.
As Lily stood rereading her letter, another owl came through the window. This one was small and very old, flittering around in the air like it was having a seizure. Deacon knew it immediately. It was Pig, his uncle's owl from so long ago. Ginny had taken him with her to the school. This letter was addressed to Sirius, and soon two people stood in the kitchen reading very unexpected letters. Sirius however did not share the content of his, but merely looked at Remus funny before stuffing it in his pocket. Remus just chuckled, and gave Lily a hug. "Congratulations sweetie. I guess you have some packing to do"
"Who said I was taking it"
Everyone stopped and stared at her..until she smiled and waved a hand in the air. "I am I am! Stop looking at me that way geez." But she read the letter over a few more times before finally tucking it away in her pocket and rejoining her friends. She had been so caught up with her own news, that she had not noticed a second school owl deliver a similar piece of parchment to Sirius. He read his must quicker and hid it away before congratulating Lily. A shining glint of humor and mischief lingered in his eyes as Remus gave him a peculiar look. Sirius only shrugged and gave Lily a hug before retiring to the upstairs. He had some things to take care of and she had friends to catch up with.