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Chapter 49
"Another year gone, and what a year it has been! I would like to thank both the head boy and head girl for the activities that they've organised and for everything else that they have contributed to this school throughout the year." Dumbledore paused as the staff and students applauded the heads. "Remember, all of you, that we are strong united but weak divided. Remember that together, and only together, will we be able to fight the evil that is rising."
"That wasn't exactly comforting." Sirius commented as he leaned in to dish out some food.
James replied dryly, "What is comforting in this day and age?"
"So that Voldie guy? What's he like?" Yvonne asked anxiously.
They all looked at James.
"Like a snake." he said eventually, like he was talking to someone who wasn't there. "A snake with red eyes. His voice. . . It's sort of high pitched, but it radiates evil in the worst kind of way." he seemed to come back to reality and forced a laugh. "Suits him, really. The bastard."
They sat and ate in silence for a while before Helga walked over to join them. Seeing no spaces available nearby, she sat in Sirius' lap.
"So, another year gone, huh? This year went so quickly! Now we've only got two years to go." she said excitedly.
"I know what you mean." Yvonne agreed. "Hey guys, seeing as it's our last night at Hogwarts for a while, let's have a party. Sirius, James and Remus can sneak up to the kitchens and get some food and we can stay up all night!"
"What makes you think we know how to get into the kitchens?" Sirius demanded.
Lily tapped her nose. "We have our sources."
"Right." said James, pulling her closer to him and wrapping his arms around her. "We'll meet you in the common room in a little while. You sort things out with McGonagall - she trusts you."
***
The whole of Gryffindor house, plus Helga, was gathered in the common room waiting for the marauders to arrive with the promised food. The portrait hole opened and a huge cheer was let out as various food items floated in, followed by the marauders themselves.
"Nice to know our work is appreciated." Sirius grinned.
The three of them pulled out a crate of butterbeer and the cheering started again.
"How did you manage to get butterbeer?" Yvonne asked Remus.
"Marauder's secret. I guess your 'sources' aren't so good after all, eh?" Remus teased.
The party lasted until one o'clock in the morning when McGonagall came in and ordered everybody to bed.
"It's been a long year." Remus commented, climbing into bed.
Sirius and James whole-heartedly agreed.
A/N Reviews please! The extra-special work-of-art author's-favourite wowish chapter is coming up soon. It's chapter 51.
Chapter 49
"Another year gone, and what a year it has been! I would like to thank both the head boy and head girl for the activities that they've organised and for everything else that they have contributed to this school throughout the year." Dumbledore paused as the staff and students applauded the heads. "Remember, all of you, that we are strong united but weak divided. Remember that together, and only together, will we be able to fight the evil that is rising."
"That wasn't exactly comforting." Sirius commented as he leaned in to dish out some food.
James replied dryly, "What is comforting in this day and age?"
"So that Voldie guy? What's he like?" Yvonne asked anxiously.
They all looked at James.
"Like a snake." he said eventually, like he was talking to someone who wasn't there. "A snake with red eyes. His voice. . . It's sort of high pitched, but it radiates evil in the worst kind of way." he seemed to come back to reality and forced a laugh. "Suits him, really. The bastard."
They sat and ate in silence for a while before Helga walked over to join them. Seeing no spaces available nearby, she sat in Sirius' lap.
"So, another year gone, huh? This year went so quickly! Now we've only got two years to go." she said excitedly.
"I know what you mean." Yvonne agreed. "Hey guys, seeing as it's our last night at Hogwarts for a while, let's have a party. Sirius, James and Remus can sneak up to the kitchens and get some food and we can stay up all night!"
"What makes you think we know how to get into the kitchens?" Sirius demanded.
Lily tapped her nose. "We have our sources."
"Right." said James, pulling her closer to him and wrapping his arms around her. "We'll meet you in the common room in a little while. You sort things out with McGonagall - she trusts you."
***
The whole of Gryffindor house, plus Helga, was gathered in the common room waiting for the marauders to arrive with the promised food. The portrait hole opened and a huge cheer was let out as various food items floated in, followed by the marauders themselves.
"Nice to know our work is appreciated." Sirius grinned.
The three of them pulled out a crate of butterbeer and the cheering started again.
"How did you manage to get butterbeer?" Yvonne asked Remus.
"Marauder's secret. I guess your 'sources' aren't so good after all, eh?" Remus teased.
The party lasted until one o'clock in the morning when McGonagall came in and ordered everybody to bed.
"It's been a long year." Remus commented, climbing into bed.
Sirius and James whole-heartedly agreed.
A/N Reviews please! The extra-special work-of-art author's-favourite wowish chapter is coming up soon. It's chapter 51.