Chapter Thirty: A True Betrayal?
"And that's what happened, sir," Remus said at the conclusion of telling Professor Dumbledore what had happened the night before.
Dumbledore sat in a chair behind his desk, his head resting on his hands, staring above his half moon spectacles at Remus. Looking at Sirius, who looked rather bored, then Peter, who was focusing more on the room than the story for he had never been in Dumbledore's office before, he said, "Would either of you boys like to add anything?" Peter jumped and shook his head, squeaking out, "No sir."
Sirius thought for a minute though before answering, "No, sir."
Dumbledore nodded his head. "Now, Mr. Lupin," he continued, "I know you are one of the smartest in your year. You would have been head boy had Mr. Potter not excelled so well last year. But I must know, how did you know what spell to use on the snake?" When Remus gave no reply he said, "I know it may sound like a silly question but by the way you described the snake it sounded like it was a particularly powerful one." Those words hit Sirius' ears and he perked up. Remus sure did know an awful lot about how the snake looked.
Remus thought, then said dully, "I don't know, sir. I just said the first spell that came to mind."
"I see," Dumbledore replied sounding sort of disappointed. "Thank you boys, you may go now."
They let Dumbledore's office and proceeded down the stairs. After the gargoyle at the opening closed behind them Remus said, "Let's get back to the hospital wing. Maybe there was a change in James."
"You go," Sirius said, "I wanna get some food."
"Alright, c'mon Peter."
'First spell that came to mind, indeed' Sirius thought. He was furious at Remus for his betrayal. 'How could he do that to James?' his thoughts continued. 'I thought he was our friend but I guess not.' His thoughts were interrupted though when he turned the corner and literally banged into Sarah.
"I'm sorry!" he said frantically, helping her off the floor.
"It's alright," she replied. "I was looking for you anyway."
"You were?"
"Yeah, I heard what happened to James and-"
"Word traveled that fast, huh?"
Sarah nodded. "I'm really sorry. Not just for that though. I mean I hope James is alright but I'm also sorry for being such a bitch. I guess I just love you so much that I didn't want to believe all the things other girls said about you. About how you were a one night stand. I just didn't want to get my heart broken. But then all that stuff happened with that Christine girl and-"
"Sarah, I would never break your heart. I did a lot of stupid things in the past. After a lot of thinking I realized that I love you too."
Sarah smiled. "Really?" she asked. Sirius nodded and she flung her arms around his neck in a tight embrace.
When they parted Sirius said, "So how 'bout it? You wanna go out?"
Sarah kissed him passionately. "How's that for an answer?" She asked pulling away. Sirius stood there open mouthed, stunned. Sarah giggled and taking hold of his hand they walked away together, Sirius finally happy with the girl of his dreams.