Disclaimer: I do not own Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, James Potter, or Lily Evans.
I do own Kadasa Mori and Samantha Selene and any of the characters I make up along the way.
I also don't own the places mention in here (Ex: Hogwarts, Hogwarts Express, Platform 9 ¾'s, etc.) Unless they're of my own creations (Ex: Sam's American home)
I never want to own Wormtail so you may have him.
Oh and I don't own any of the teachers… unless of course I make them up.
Yup… I think that's about it. Now on with the story!
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Last Time
Sam smiled as she entered the great hall. One of the tables was shoved to one end of the hall, to the left of the teacher's table, and filled with drinks and food. There were pumpkins glowing hanging from the ceiling. She froze as she realized the ceiling was filled with stars, eyes darting around looking for…
"Sam?"
She jumped as a hand was placed on her shoulder and she looked over at Kadasa. "Yeah?" She asked quickly.
"You all right?" Her brows drew in eyes looking worried. "You went from happy to pale in 3 seconds flat."
Sam smirked. "You counted?"
Kadasa grinned. "Of course."
Sam knew her well enough to know she was still worried even though she didn't look it. "I'm all right Kadasa." She nodded to the sky. "Just looking for it…"
Kadasa smiled back and leaned in whispering, "I asked Dumbledore for a favor." Sam smiled back as Kadasa winked and noticed a girl named Michelle Brown from Hufflepuff and went to bother her.
Sam looked back up at the sky then headed for the teacher's table. Dumbledore had been talking to McGonagall and looked up as she approached.
"Miss Selene." He stated with a smile.
She dipped her head once. "Thank you Professor." She murmured quietly.
"It was no problem Miss Selene." He stated. She smiled. "Enjoy the ball."
"Thanks. I will." She turned and walked back to Kadasa to save Michelle.
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Sirius yawned, lying on his bed. He and Remus had been done for awhile now. They were just waiting for James to finish getting ready.
Sirius wore a black bandana around his head that covered the top of his head to midway down his nose. He also had on a black shirt that had billow sleeves but buttoned at the wrists, and black denim pants, a black cape hanging from his shoulders.
Remus was dressed as Van Helsing ((A/N: Sorry but I'm not describing. If you don't know what he looks like search for Van Helsing on the web and find a picture of the DVD))
The door to the bathroom finally opened and James walked out smiling.
Remus and Sirius raised an eyebrow and looked at each other then back at him. "What are you supposed to be?"
"I'm Count Dracula!" James stated pointing to himself. He put on a charm to make him have fangs and wore a silky red cloth mask over his eyes, a silky red shirt, black slacks and a black cape. He grinned widely showing his fangs. There was a 16th century cross hanging from his neck.
Sirius snorted. "I thought Dracula couldn't stand crosses."
"In Van Helsing he could." He paused. "Wait a sec…" He turned to Remus. "Do you realize the irony of your costume?"
Remus frowned. "Huh?"
Sirius grinned, realizing it as well. "What does Van Helsing do for a living Moony?"
Remus blinked then growled. "Shut up!"
James and Sirius grinned and were about to comment further when the Announcement for the men to go to the ball came through.
James turned to his friends. "Let go have some fun."
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His Parents' Time
Chapter 13 - Masks Are Meant to Hide Identities (Saturday, Oct 29th)
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((Lily POV))
I bit my lip as I looked around the filling great hall for Kadasa or Sam, even Laverne or Kat. Someone I could hang with, but I couldn't find them. The boys had arrived a few moments ago so I was just waiting for Potter to come find me. Damned boy. He was like a magnet, honestly. I knew Kadasa would either seek out Sirius or vice versa. Sam would stumble upon Remus, probably literally and then I would be left to either cling to another female friend or spend my time running from James. ACK! Not James! Potter! Argh!
"I need something to drink." I murmured.
"Me too but I'd stay away from the punch." A voice stated next to me. "Just some friendly advice." I jumped and turned to see Kadasa smiling at me.
"There you are!" I cried. "I've been looking all over for you!"
She grinned brilliantly. "Anyway, stay away from the punch, just a warning."
I sighed. "Potter?" She grinned even wider but didn't answer, instead winking and walking away. I sighed again and headed for the table to grab something to drink.
A boy was already there, looking around and smiling. I recognized him as Derek Gordon, the guy that had tried to get Kadasa to go on a date. I felt myself smiling as I remembered the beating she had given him. He'd been in hospital for awhile but McGonagall whom I'm sure saw the whole thing gave Kadasa detention. Had she not seen it, it wouldn't have been only one night's worth though and it wouldn't have been with Flitwick, the most easy going professor in the school.
As I was getting something to drink, not the punch, he caught sight of me and walked over. I groaned quietly as he approached my side.
"Hello." He smiled. "May I ask this fair lady to dance with me?"
I was about to politely decline when some wrapped their arms around me and I tensed.
"Hello sweetheart. I've been looking for you." A male stated.
Derek's eyes widened and his smile faltered. "Oh. I'm terribly sorry." He turned and went to seek out another innocent victim. When he disappeared, I spun to smack the boy who had already let go of me and was grabbing a drink.
"Sorry bout that but he's a mighty big jerk."
I nodded slowly. " I know. He asked my friend out once and the result was not pretty."
He chuckled. "The blond in Gryffindor?"
I nodded again laughing. "She's awesome."
"Yeah. What about you? What house are you in?"
"You know I can't tell you that." I smiled slyly.
"And why not fair lady?"
"I'm not at liberty to say."
He sighed, acting dejected. "All right, then would the fair lady have a dance with me?"
I acted like I was thinking then giggled. "All right."
He grinned widely and I felt my heart flutter. Where had I seen that grin before? I shook that thought away as Count Dracula led me to the dance floor.
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((Kadasa's POV))
Yawning I continued my search for either Sirius, Sam, Remus, or James. I wanted to pair James and Lily up without them knowing before the night was done. Sam and Remus would find each other eventually. All I had to do was find Sirius to put my plan into motion.
I bumped into somebody. "Ouch!" I cried. "Oh! I'm so sorry!"
They turned to look at me. "That's okay." He looked me up and down. "What are you?" He asked.
I frowned and crossed my arms. "I could say the same for you." I growled then motioned to my outfit. "I'm a pirate."
"Uh huh. Well I'm… a masked person."
"A masked person?" I asked.
He shrugged. "Sure."
"Stupid."
"It's better than your costume." He smirked.
I frowned. "Jerk."
He blinked then grinned brilliantly. "You know it."
I blinked as well. "Sirius?" He put his finger to his lips and winked. "So what now?"
"Let's get James and Lily together."
I grinned. "I was thinking the same thing!"
We headed for the food table when I grabbed his arm then put his head down. "Lily's in the green dress." I murmured.
"James is Count Dracula." He answered motioning to the table.
We watched as James walked over and hugged Lily, Derek backing off and walking away. James then released the fuming Lily and grabbed a drink. We could tell they were talking but couldn't hear it. I recognized the way Lily was talking to him.
"She's flirting!" I cried out softly. Sirius' jaw dropped.
"No way." He murmured. A moment later James offered his arm and Lily took it and they went to dance. We just stared after them then I sighed deeply.
"Great. Now what?"
He shrugged then grabbed my hand. "Would you dance with me fair lady?"
My eyes widened then I sighed. "Do I have to?"
"Please?"
I smiled. "All right."
He blinked as if surprised. Probably figured he'd need to bribe with chocolate to get me to dance with him. He grinned. "Okay! Let's go!" He tugged me onto the dance floor. The music was a fast beat. ((A/N: I know they're in England so pretend it's England))
Looking out a dirty old window
Down below the cars in the city go rushing by
I sit here alone and I wonder why
Friday night and everyone's moving
I can feel the heat
But its' soothing
Heading down
I search the beat in this dirty town
Downtown the omens are going
Downtown the omens are going
We're the kids in America
We're the kids in America
Everybody lives for the merry-go-round
Bright lights the music gets faster
Look boy don't check on your watch
Not another glance
I'm not leaving now honey
Not a chance
Baby you'll be saying never mind
You know life is cruel
Life is never kind
We'll make a little story
We're the kids in America
We're the kids in America
Everybody lives for the merry-go-round
Come closer honey that's better
Got to get a brand new experience
Feeling right
Oh don't try to stop baby hold me tight
Outside a new day is calling
Outside suburbia is sprawling everywhere
I don't want to go baby
New York to east California
There's a new whiff coming I warn ya
We're the kids in America
We're the kids in America
Everybody lives for the merry-go-round
I glanced up at Sirius who was laughing as we danced in circles. I smiled secretly to myself then joined in laughing with him.
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((Sam's POV))
I smiled to myself as I watched Kadasa and Sirius head to the dance floor, Lily and James only a few people to their left. That reminded me where I was and my smile fell. I was sitting in the chairs on the opposite side of the Great Hall from the food table.
Kadasa and Lily had disappeared when we entered and I had given up looking for them and sat down. Laverne had recognized me and waved but she was with Gregory Kitlen, I think his name was so she never came over.
Shifting in my seat I realized my leg was going numb so I took it off my left and put my left over my right, switching from hold my chin in my right palm to my left. I'd been sitting for 15 minutes already and boredom was hitting fast.
I sighed again, eyes going to the floor. I could be doing something better than sitting here feeling sorry for myself… like sleeping or doing homework. Just as I was about to get up and leave, two black boots filled my vision. I blinked and looked up, chin coming off my hand.
A boy dressed as Van Helsing, who I immediately recognized as Remus, smiled back at me. "Mind if I sit with you?" He asked. I shook my head, wondering if he recognized me.
"Not at all." He smiled at me and sat on the chair to my right. I fiddled with my fingers, feeling nervous. "So having fun?" I asked.
He shrugged. "Not really." He motioned to the floor. "My best mates have already found somebody to pair with." He chuckled. "Though I'm pretty sure one of them don't know who their partner is."
I laughed as well. "My friend will be surprised when she finds out who she's dancing with."
He smiled. "Who's your friend?"
I tsked and replied slyly. "Now if I told you, you'd know who I was."
He grinned slyly. "And if I already know who you are?"
I frowned then smiled. "Who am I?"
"If I told you and I was wrong I wouldn't want you to feel bad."
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((Remus' POV))
I sighed as I walked around the Great Hall looking for anyone to talk to. I'd seen James whisk Lily to the dance floor. He'd been watching her all night and when Derek had made a move for her he'd grinned and leapt in to "save" her.
I'd been left with Sirius who went to find Kadasa meaning I was left alone. Now 20 minutes later I was searching for someone to spend some time with. The only good thing about this party was the fact there was no full moon in the sky. Many people put full moons up on Halloween but since I was what I was I hated them. I had thanked Dumbledore for that the moment I looked up.
I paused as I spotted a girl dressed as a cowgirl, sitting my herself on the other side of the gym. I frowned as I realized it was Sam.
Why was she by herself? Then it hit me. Lily had been pulled away by James and Kadasa went looking to bother Sirius who went looking to bother her. I smiled and walked over. She was in a daze because she blinked when I stood in front of her then looked up pulling her chin off her hand.
"Mind if I sit with you?" I asked.
She shook her head. "Not at all." She chimed. I smiled and sat on the chair to her right.
"So having fun?" She asked.
I shrugged. "Not really." I motioned to the floor. "My best mates have already found somebody to pair with." I chuckled. "Though I'm pretty sure one of them don't know who their partner is."
She laughed as well. "My friend will be surprised when she finds out who she's dancing with."
"Who's your friend?"
She tsked and replied slyly. "Now if I told you, you'd know who I was."
"And if I already know who you are?"
She frowned then smiled. "Who am I?"
"If I told you and I was wrong I wouldn't want you to feel bad."
She grinned. "But I know who you are."
"And who am I?"
"Not telling." I chuckled then looked at the dance floor.
After a moment I stood and turned to her holding out my hand. She looked confused.
"May I ask a dance?"
Her eyes widened then she blushed furiously. "Um… sure." She replied placing her hand in mine. I smiled and led her to the dance floor. Without realizing it the hours past and we continued dancing.
Little happened except a few students went crazy for some odd reason. I grinned secretly to myself. James and Sirius had dumped several things of firewhiskey into the punch bowl. I was just surprised it took so long for them to get drunk. I was coming onto the final songs of the dance but I didn't want it to end. A slow song came on and I saw Sam blush furiously and mutter an excuse to get off the floor but I smiled and pulled her back in close.
"One more." I muttered in her ear. She blushed even more but managed to nod. After half the song was done her head was resting on my shoulder, left hand holding my right, my hand on her waist, her other hand on my shoulder. As we turned I saw Sirius and Kadasa. Kadasa had her arms around Sirius' neck and was scowling at him as he talked to her, his arms around her waist. After a few moments she raised her hand and whapped him upside the head. He pretended to pout then muttered something again and her lips twitched, trying not to laugh. I turned the other way to see James and Lily. They were positioned exactly like Kadasa and Sirius but Lily had her head on his shoulder. I smiled. They really were meant for each other, even if they didn't show it.
The song ended and the hall lit up a bit. "All right students. This ends our Halloween ball. Males, please return to their dorms first." McGonagall called. There were groans but chatter broke out as the guys headed back to their dorms. Sam looked up at me and smiled brightly.
"Thanks for dancing with me." She murmured and grinned. "Remus."
"No problem." I replied. As she turned to walk away I pulled her back and whispered in her ear. "The pleasure was all mine Sam." I felt her stiffen but I fell back into the crowd so I didn't see her reaction. Wondering why I hadn't ask her out yet, the thought vanished when I saw James and Sirius waving for me. I shook my head smiling and jogged to catch up with them.
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To all His Parent's Time readers / reviewers,
Whoo. Long chapter. But you guys deserve it since I haven't updated in sooooo long! But between trying to enjoy the last days of summer and starting school, I've been so busy running around I haven't touched His Parent's Time in a total of a week! I've never gone that long with out it!
((sniffles and hugs the computer)) Yes. I know I'm strange. Now I want to thank everyone who reviewed! If I miss a name, please tell me and I will make sure to include you two times in the next update… which may not be for awhile… but I'll try my best!
HARRYFAN – Wow! Hawaii! Must've been wonderful there. Wish I could go to Hawaii. Hope you had fun!
Madmidge – Thanx. I'll try to update more during the school year. Like have a plan to put a chapter up every week or two every other week.
- Kadasa Mori -