1he hours pass quickly for the two brothers. They had found an unused classroom that was out of the way of passing students and planned. They planned up until they were interrupted by Professor McGonagall who sent to escort them to the dinning hall. They gladly went with her, two identical smirks playing on their lips.
The dinning hall was only half filled. Only a couple of students from each house remained. But none from Slytherin. That table was completely bare. They followed McGonagall up to the head table where they were told to stand in front and wait to be announced. They did as they were told like good little Gryffindors
Professor Dumbledore stands and the dinning hall falls silent. Each student turning their attention to the headmaster. "We have lost many friends in light of recent events. But I happy to announce two new arrivals." He motions to the two boys standing in front of the head table. "These two boys are twins from Salem, Massachusetts. Which as you all know is located in America. Having been raised muggles this is all knew to them. Their parents died a year ago do to a horrendous accident. I am proud to say that I knew them well since they both attended Hogwarts before leaving the Wizarding world to protect their children from the dangers that we all face daily. The American Ministry has sent them here to continue their magical schooling and I hope each and everyone of will make them feel welcomed. So without further ado, I present James and Luke O'Reilly of Gryffindor house" The students begin to clap.
James looks at Luke out of the corner of his eye and nods. Both boys mutter something under their breath. Soon storm clouds filter over their heads. And rain begins to fall. The students scramble for cover. Both boys smirk. Neither of them were getting wet since they preformed a dry lasting spell before McGonagall interrupted them. Even the teachers were scattering to get out of the pouring rain. James begins to chuckle and slaps his brother on the back. They stride out of the great hall with identical smirks again planning on their lips. They never saw the disappointed look that Dumbledore gave them as he sat in the midst of the rain storm.
Once they exited the great hall the rain stopped and disappeared as suddenly as it started. Everything was back to normal. "Man. You would think that this place would be rain repellant or something." James mutters.
"I agree, brother. I wonder if it will snow next time?" Luke says as he glares at the students that were beginning to inch their way back towards the great hall and their food.
They follow the wave of students in and take a seat at the Gryffindor table away from the other students. They grin as food appears on their plates. They begin to eat. Not caring about the dirty looks that the other students were giving them.
James looks up from his chicken leg and grins. "Foods not half bad." He tilts his head to the side and glances at the other students who were shooting them looks between bites of food. "Oh dear. I don't think we made good first impression. Do you?"
Luke takes another bite of his cheeseburger and glances at his brother. "Nope. I don't think we did. But oh well. Who ever said that we had to be nice?"
James shakes his head and throws a glance at the head table where the teachers were beginning to reappear. None of them looking to happy all except one. Professor Flitwick was smiling at the two boys. They had already made a first impression with him in the hallway. Professor Snape was looking livid. Professor McGonagall was in deep conversation with Professor Dumbledore. Madam Hooch was conversing with Professor Sprout. James's eyes widen when they land on the Defense Against the Dark Arts seat. It was now occupied by the last person her expected to see. Professor Lupin. Remus Lupin. Who had a frown on his usually happy face.
James suddenly feels sick. "Luke. I'm not feeling very well. I going for a walk. You don't have to come if you don't want too." He stands and quickly exits the great hall.
Luke blinks at his brothers sudden departure. He bites his bottom lip. His brother never got sick. He only felt sick when his emotions were running high. He lets out a small sigh and stares down at his half eaten cheeseburger. He then stands and follows his brother out. Wanting to find the cause for his sudden ill feeling. He stops and looks around. "James, where are you?"
James slides down against the cool wall. He draws his knee's up to his chest and closes his eyes. "Over here, Luke" He says quietly. He wasn't very far away from his brother.
Luke looks over to his brother and joins him on the floor. "What's wrong? Was there something wrong with the food?" His voice holds concern for his twin.
James shakes his head. "Did you see who the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is this year?" His voice is shaky.
Luke blinks. "No. I didn't notice. The seat was empty when we came first came in. Whoever it is must of slipped in after our little rain storm."
James sighs. "Its Lupin. Professor Lupin." He says quietly as he glares angerly at his hands. "I wrote to him so much after what happened in 5th year. He never returned any of my owls. Not one. He ignored. Like I wasn't worth his time." His voice is bitter.
Luke eyes his brother. "The werewolf. I thought he was a friend of your fathers. Why would he ignore you? There has to be a logical reason."
James stands and begins to pace back and forth. Not noticing a figure watching them from the doorway of the great hall. "I was forced to grow up faster than everyone around me. And I was expected to do it alone. I didn't need friends. I didn't need family. I could do it alone. Well here is a bloody news flash. I couldn't do it alone. And because of that I lost the only family I had left." He says bitterly.
Luke jumps to his feet and stops his brother from pacing. "Listen to me Jamie. You're my brother so that means that your not alone. Not anymore. Forget those other people. They ain't worth your time." He gives his brother a sincere look.
James sighs and nods. "I'm sorry Luke. It just makes me so mad to think about it. He could of been saved if someone would of trusted in me. But they couldn't even give me that much." He says sadly.
Luke looks towards the doorway and blinks. "What do you want? Can't we have a private conversation around here without someone listening in." He glares at the man.
Remus Lupin, former best friend of James Potter and Sirus Black, stands in the doorway shocked by the anger that both Gryffindors possessed. Professor Dumbledore had asked him to cheek on them after their quick departure from the great hall. "Have more respect for your superiors. I am a Professor here and I demand that you treat me accordingly. I have been sent to fetch you two." His voice is void of emotion.
James glares at Lupin. His eyes flash dangerously. "We will treat you however we feel. As for you being sent to fetch us...tell Dumbledore that we are returning to our dormitory. And I suggest you mind your manners, werewolf" he hisses.
Lupin blinks and his eyes narrow. He didn't like to be called a werewolf. He takes a step towards James.
Luke's eyes widen at his brothers harsh words and at Professor Lupin's actions. He draws his wand and points it at Lupin. "I suggest you think twice Professor. You do not want to mess with me or my brother." His voice is cold.
Lupin stops and stares at the boys. He wasn't going to hurt them. James's words hurt. He holds his hands in surrender. "I'm sorry boys. Excuse my actions." He smiles apologetically.
James crosses his arms over his chest and eyes his once favorite Professor. "Don't apologize, Professor. Because you will regret it later. I also suggest that you don't believe everything that Dumbledore tells you about me and my brother." He cradles his still throbbing wrist to his chest. He wanted to get away from Lupin as fast as he can.
Lupin blinks and places a gentle hand on James's shoulder. "Your hurt. Maybe I should get Madam Pomfrey."
James jerks away from the Professor. "Don't..Don't touch me. Don't ever touch me..you you..." He bites back a sob and takes off down the corridor and out of sight.
Luke places his wand back into his robe. "Sir. My brother has been through a lot in his life. He just needs some time." He then takes off after his brother.
Remus blinks and runs a hand through his graying blonde hair. He had no idea what just happened. He shakes his head and heads off towards the teachers rooms. He needed to lay down.