Hello once again my fellow Fanfictians! Well I have return from long journey of laziness and brought you all back a little gift. Yup, another chapter!! I know that you are all excited. I hope that you like this one, because I did. But then again I wrote it so…
If there is one that I am sure of and should never underestimate is the keen reading skills of a Potter fan. So, I know that most of you are wondering why Remus gave Liz a "silver" ring. To clear this up, I am aware that werewolves and silver do not mix. Anyone that has seen "The Monster Squad" knows that. (If you have never rented this classic 80's B movie, then do it today.) So, to clear things up, this ring is only silver in appearance. White gold is just that. It is gold, but the color is taken out of it. This is all part of the façade that Remus is presenting to keep 'his secret' hidden from Liz. Also, Sirius's gift? Hmm, I guess I'll leave that one for after the chapter.
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Chapter 29: Return to Hogwarts
Lily bounded down the beige carpeted stairs of her house. It had been two days since New Year's at the Potters and tomorrow she was to return to Hogwarts. She had to admit that although she loved being at home, it would be nice to return to Hogwarts and the normalcy of the Wizarding world. 'Well, if one can call that normal,' she said to herself, as she quickly remembered the terrible events that were happening. She had wondered in the wee hours of the morning what exactly was happening and what she would be facing when she fully returned. Had more innocent people been murdered? Had people she known be killed? Lily shook the thought from her mind and walked into the living room. Faith was half lounging on the couch, immersed in a book. A game show on the television had just sent off an array of bells, announcing that the contestant had just won a prize.
"How's the book?" asked Lily crossing in front of the television and taking a seat in her father's overstuffed armchair.
"Actually, it's not bad," said Faith, looking up from her book. She marked the page and closed it. "Want some of my Christmas present?" she asked waving the bag of candy that had been on her lap at Lily.
"Yeah thanks." Lily reached over and shoved her hand in the bag. "Hey, can I ask you a question?"
"Yeah shoot," said Faith, popping a few Bertie Botts jelly beans in her mouth.
"Why did Sirius get you a book and some candy for Christmas? I mean, I don't want to sound petty, but you spent a good deal on him." Faith's brow furrowed for a moment before she responded.
"Well, it is kind of embarrassing. You have to promise me that you won't go spreading it around because Sirius would be embarrassed if he knew that I told you."
"I solemnly swear, Faith Ravenwood, that the secrets of Sirius Black will not leave this very room," smiled Lily, placing a hand on her heart. Faith nodded in approval and her brow relaxed.
"Well, you know that Sirius's family is wealthy right?" Lily nodded and adjusted in her seat so that she could lean closer towards Faith. "Okay, well you also know that they are horrible wizards, I mean everyone knows that. It's not like it is a secret. (Lily nodded again) And I'm sure that you know that Sirius ran away from home this summer and has been staying at the Potter's for a while. Well, I'm not going to go into details, but basically the night he ran away, his parents disowned him."
"You're kidding me!" said Lily in awe. "What kind of people would disown their own son!"
"The kind of people that would also cut their son off from everything. They practically closed out everything in his Gringotts vault. The only money he has is the money that he was able to take out before he left, and let me say that it's not that much. So to answer your question, the book and the candy is all that he could afford. I know that it's not emerald earrings or a white gold ring, but to me, they are priceless." Faith smiled as she finished her sentence. Lily was speechless for a moment.
"Oh Faith! That is so horrible! I can't believe that his parents would do that to him! I mean, he might have ran away, but he is there son after all!" Lily's eyes were as wide as saucers as she stared at Faith in disbelief.
"I know," nodded Faith. "But you know that he has another brother right? Regulus. He is a few years younger than us. He's in Slytherin, surprise, surprise."
"I can't believe that," said Lily shaking her head. "I can't imagine being in a house like that. I mean it must have been really bad for him to just get up and leave." Faith raised her eyebrows and nodded her head.
"And I thought that my parents were bad." Faith smiled and Lily let out a loud sigh.
"Man, you two do have a lot in common. It's almost scary," said Lily trying to lighten the mood.
"I know," smiled Faith.
They both giggled slightly and Faith re-opened her book and began to read. Lily turned towards the television. Even though her eyes were fixed upon the moving images, her brain wasn't absorbing them. Instead her mind wandered to what Faith had just said. So that is why Mr. and Mrs. Potter were so close to Sirius. Being pureblood wizards, they must have known what type of family the Black's were and to see Sirius, who was the total opposite of his family, they must have felt bad for him and wanted help him. So that is why James and Sirius were so close. They acted like brothers anyway and Lily speculated that Mr. and Mrs. Potter had most likely grown to think of him as their second son. Lily looked over at Faith. She turned the page and popped a few jelly beans into her mouth as her eyes swept across the page. Lily had never really thought about Sirius and Faith's relationship much, but judging by what Faith had said, it was much stronger than either one of them made it out to be.
The day had finally come. James bustled about his room charming various articles of clothing, books and a few bags of jokes and dung bombs into his Hogwarts trunk. Although he had enjoyed his vacation, he was anxious to be going back to Hogwarts.
"Oy, Prongs are you almost ready?" said Sirius as he entered James's room.
"Yeah, almost," said James as he magically closed the trunk and turned to face his best friend. "How about you?"
"Been ready for ages," smirked Sirius, casually leaning up against the wall and brushing a strand of black hair out of his face. "So, you ready to go back?"
"Absolutely," said James distractedly as he gave his room a once over glance to make sure he had not forgotten anything. "You?"
"If I could skip the bloody train and apparate to the gates, I would all ready be settled into my room and waiting for your sorry arse," smirked Sirius.
"Boys! Let's go or you will miss the train!" yelled Mrs. Potter's voice from at the bottom of the stairs.
"Did you pack the map?" asked Sirius straightening up and standing in the doorway.
"Of course," smirked James playfully and turning to face Sirius. "I'm not a git, unless you are mistaking me for yourself."
"Oh-ho a joke! Well it's nice to see you crack one of those for once and give your arse a rest," grinned Sirius.
"Good one, Padfoot. I see your breath is not to only thing sharp this morning." James flicked his wand and instantly the trunk floated four feet from the ground. "Ready Padfoot?"
"After you, Prongs," grinned Sirius and gesturing for James to go first.
"Why must I always be running late!" shouted Faith as she and Lily ran, pushing their carts towards Platform 9 and ¾.
"I don't know, but why must you take me with you!" shouted Lily right back. She glanced at the clock. They had ten minutes before the train left. She could see the barrier up ahead.
"You first!" shouted Faith, slowing slightly so Lily could enter first. Lily ran through the wall. The familiar pull and the deafening whirlwind "whoosh", that transitioned Lily from one world to another, felt very welcoming. A moment later the blackness of the barrier was pulled away to reveal the busy platform. Although, as she stood there, something seemed extremely odd. As usual there were at least a hundred families crowding the platform, but something didn't seem right. Almost every adult had their wands out as they literally pushed their child aboard the train. Many people seemed to be scooping platform as if they were looking and waiting for a death eater to pop up and begin throwing curses.
"I hate that barrier. It makes me instantly sea sick every time," said Faith as she appeared next to Lily.
"Huh? Oh yeah, I know what you mean," said Lily mentally shaking herself.
"Where are the guys?" asked Faith looking around immediately.
"James said that they will meet us inside somewhere in the second cart," said Lily pushing her trolley towards the second cart. Immediately the whistle blew and the conductor bellowed that only five minutes remained until departure. As the girls made their way to the second cart Lily couldn't help but notice the weird happenings around her. People were pushing and shoving all around her as they panicked to get on the train. Next to every cart entrance was a man or woman with a large silver "A" inside a silver circle embroidered on their black robe. Lily and Faith dropped their owls and trunks off and hurriedly made their way inside the train.
"What on this green earth is going on out there? You'd think that the platform was going to be attacked any moment!" huffed Lily as she walked down the narrow aisle looking inside the compartments for a sign of James.
"Did you see the Aurors standing guard? They were plastered all over the platform!" stated Faith from behind her.
"Oh there they are!" exclaimed Lily pointing to the next compartment in front of them. As she approached, she saw that the four boys and Liz were leaning towards the center of the cart from their benches along the sides of the compartment. They seemed to be in absorbed in a serious conversation, for when Lily slid the door open they all practically jumped.
"All right everyone?" asked Lily walking through the door.
"Lily! Faith!" shouted Liz, spring up from her seat and running to the two girls.
"Hi Liz," said Lily hugging Liz. "What's going on in ere? Everyone looks like they have just been kicked out of Hogwarts."
"Hello Lily," said James as she kissed her hello. "How are you?" He hugged her a little more tightly then normally and although Lily liked it, she knew that something was wrong.
"What's going on?" asked Faith as she released Liz and made to close the door.
"You haven't heard?" asked Liz, looking at the both of them shocked.
"Heard what?" asked Faith walking over to Sirius to say hello.
"Four families were found murdered this morning," said James grimly as he stood next to Lily looking her in the face.
"Oh Merlin! Please tell me that you are joking!" said Lily in shock.
"I wish I was," said James solemnly.
"What happened!" pressed Lily horrified.
"Well they think it was a series of Death Eater attacks. All of the Wizarding families were within a fifty mile radius of each other," said Remus from a bench on the left side of the compartment.
"And all of the families were of half-blood or less," said Sirius darkly, after Faith had given him a quick kiss hello.
"The paper said that they all were tortured horribly before finally killed. Most of the adult bodies were cursed beyond recognition and the bodies of the children were twisted from the Cruciatus," said Remus bleakly.
"I feel sick," said Lily woozily. "I can't believe that this happened."
"Well that explains all of the Aurors and why everyone is on edge," remarked Faith grimly, taking a seat in between Sirius and Peter.
"Was it anyone that we know?" asked Lily.
"I didn't recognize the names of any of them," said Liz grimly, returning to her seat on the bench next to Remus.
"Well, I bet that there is going to be something said about this at the meeting," said James. "I wonder if they will have heavier security or something around Hogwarts."
"It's possible. But knowing Dumbledore he won't let anything happen to the students or the school," said Remus standing up. "And speaking of our meeting, I think that we should make our way up to the first cart or else we are going to be late."
"Good idea," said Lily, opening the door. "We'll be back in a little while." Faith, Sirius, Peter and Liz all nodded and Lily, James and Remus exited the compartment.
"So what happened?" asked Faith as the three of them made their way back into the compartment twenty minutes later.
"Nothing really. Just a note written by Professor McGongall explaining what our duties are. Nothing out of the ordinary really," said Lily, taking a seat next to Liz.
"It's rather odd isn't it that nothing was mentioned," said Remus, sitting down on her other side. "I thought that something would have been mentioned about the events."
"Well all I know is that I bet Dumbledore will say something at the feast tonight. This is a major event and I bet that he knows more about what is going on then anyone else," said James standing by the closed compartment door. "Besides, you honestly think that he is foolish enough to place possibly important security information about Hogwarts in a letter on the train where anyone could have access to it?"
"That's true," said Lily, immersed in thought. "Merlin knows that there are bad wizards and witches aboard this train that would love to get there hands on any information that he would offer. But still, the note did seem rather odd. I mean it was very short and brief and gave only the normal directions about conduct and duties." She looked up at James. He too was immersed in thought.
"Well I think that we should just keep our eyes out for any information or sign about who could have been connected to it. Someone or some persons in this school must have known or had something to do with it and I bet that they wouldn't want to keep that little accomplishment quiet," said Sirius darkly. "And I bet I know might have had something to do with it." Everyone was quiet for a moment. They knew exactly the persons that he was referring to.
"I say that if we do come across any information that we should take it right to Dumbledore. He needs people on his side, especially if good people are dying," said Faith matter-of-factly. "I for one am going to keep my eyes open."
"I think that's a good idea, Faith," said Remus approvingly. "I have a feeling that these attacks are just the beginning. "If you look at the history of the attacks you'll see that they have been growing progressively stronger and more frequent in the past few months."
"And if the attacks continue then it is only a matter of time before we begin to lose people close to us," said James darkly from behind his glasses. "Sure the attacks are on muggle born wizards now, but it is only a matter of time before pure-blood oppossers are the next target."
"If that happens, then none of us are safe," said Peter anxiously.
They all sat there for a moment in silence. Only the hum of the trains wheels echoed throughout the compartment. Lily looked at her friends. All of them had something to lose. But she couldn't help but fear for the lives of her family. The attack could have been on her. It could have been her and her family was listed in the paper this morning instead of being at on a train going to Hogwarts. In that instant she wanted to write her parents and tell them everything that happened and that she wasn't truthful about the Wizarding world. She wanted to warn them. Make sure that they were careful. But a little voice inside her head told her that she would be causing more panic than was needed and that she should wait until it was absolutely necessary to tell them.
"I think we should change into our robes," said Liz, quietly.
Stepping off of the train and onto the station was a wonderful feeling, despite the recent dark events. None of the them disliked Hogwarts at all and to most of them, it was their home. The horseless carriages still had the musty smell that gave Lily comfort in the darkness and the conversation was much happier and livelier than it had been on the train. The carriages pulled to a stop a few minutes later. One by one the students exited the carriage. Lily hopped down the footstep and stared up at the dark, towering glory of Hogwarts castle.
'It's good to be back,' she thought to herself. The steps were crowded with students trying to enter through the towering heavy doors. As they stood outside waiting for their turn to walk through, Lily stood in silence and took in her surroundings. This was the last time that she would ever walk through these doors like this. The steps were lightly dusted with fresh snow. The night sky was speckled with tiny silver stars and the quarter moon stood out amongst the stars as if it was there king. The only source of light was the several light torches by the entrance. She looked up as she stood there waiting on the steps. It was amazing how a dark, cold and foreboding looking structure could make her feel safer than her own home.
"Ah, it's good to be back," said Faith as she stepped out of the cold night and into the warmly, golden lit entrance hall of Hogwarts.
"You said it love. Honey, I'm home! You lovely girl, I bet you missed me so much," shouted Sirius as he strutted towards the Great Hall.
"Well that makes one girl that missed you, Padfoot," joked James as the group walked towards the Great Hall for the usual welcome back feast.
"So, you are cheating on me with a larger woman, huh?" teased Faith, looking at him with a raised eyebrow.
"Don't worry Faith, I bet the relationship is only one sided," said Remus, grinning from ear to ear.
"Oh don't listen to them love. You know that you are the only large woman in my life," said Sirius, wrapping his arms around Faith's waist and kissing her cheek.
"Thanks Sirius, that's the best compliment I've received in a while," joked Faith lightly hitting him on the arm.
"Oh this place looks spectacular!" exclaimed Liz as they entered into the Great Hall. "You know, this place still gives me tingles when it is all decorated and done up."
"Hey look, there's Professor Dumbledore," said Lily nodding towards the teacher's table at the head of the Hall. "He doesn't look to good does he?"
"No, not at all the poor chap," said James, looking slightly concerned. "I bet this attack has really hit him hard."
"I think it would be wise if we didn't discuss anything until we are in, um, how would you say, more private quarters," mumbled Remus, giving James a weary eye. James caught on and nodded. The group reached their usual spots at the Gryffindor table and sat down.
"I hope that his speech isn't too long. I'm starved," said Sirius taking a seat next to Faith and looking at the empty plates longingly.
"Hear, hear!" exclaimed Peter loudly as he took his seat next to Remus.
"Damn," said Faith as a nasty expression swept across her face. "Well there goes my Christmas wish."
"What are you talking about?" asked Lily, looking to see who Faith was staring at. As she turned in her seat, Lily had a feeling that she knew exactly who Faith was referring too. To her dismay, she had been right. Lily's eyes were drawn to the familiar section of the Slytherin table where the familiar jet black mane and high screeched laugh of Bellatrix Black usually resided.
"Doesn't she look oddly happy about something," snorted Liz as she watched for a second and turned back to the table. "Makes me sick."
"No offense hun, but I really hoped that your cousin would fall down a bottomless pit or get trampled upon by a herd of wild hippogriff's," said Faith as she forced her eyes away from the joyous site that was the Slytherin table.
"You and me both," mumbled Sirius. James noted that Sirius wasn't looking at his cousin, but instead at younger boy. He had dark brown hair and a lanky build. His skin was pale, but he showed the potential of being very handsome. He carried a smug expression, one that James could recognize amongst a crowded street. Although his eyes were brown instead of gray, James knew how to read them. For those eyes expressed the same expressions that were almost like second nature to him. The expressions that belonged to his best friend. Bellatrix turned to yell something up to the boy and he smugly smiled in amusement.
"What a git," murmured Sirius as he turned his eyes back to the table.
"Are you going to talk to Regulus?" asked James, knowing full well the answer. Sirius snorted and James knew that the conversation was over.
A loud clinking of silverware upon crystal quieted the room instantly. Professor Dumbledore stood up behind the teacher's table. James had always been impressed and intrigued by Professor Dumbledore. It amazed him how just the faintest sound of clearing a throat or a brush of the hand could quiet a whole room full of people.
"Good evening everyone and welcome back. I hope that the majority of you enjoyed your holiday and I am glad to see that you have returned here healthy and unharmed. Now, I know that you must be starving, so tuck in!" He waved his hand and the food appeared on the empty plates upon the tables. The Great Hall erupted into a loud hum of mixed conversations and clanking of utensils on plates.
"Well that is odd isn't it? He didn't even mention anything about last night!" exclaimed James in shock. "That doesn't seem like him."
"I know, I'm a little surprised myself," said Lily, staring up at Dumbledore for a moment.
"Maybe he just doesn't want to mention anything right now," said Liz, scooping some mashed potatoes onto her plate.
The rest of the feast was enjoyable. The food was up to it's usual five star standard. Lily smiled as she looked at her friends. It was so nice to be together again. She knew that she would miss this above anything else when they all graduated. At the end of the feast Professor Dumbledore stood up again to address the students. Immediately they became quiet as church mice.
"I hope that everyone enjoyed themselves. Now, as per usual classes will start tomorrow morning at their usual time. Now, if the prefects would be so kindly as to escort their housemates back to the common rooms. Also, would the Head Boy and Girl please come up to see me before they leave. Thank you."
"I wonder what he wants?" asked Lily, looking at James inquiringly as the hum of students chatter and the pounding of footsteps filled the Great Hall.
"I don't know. But there is only one way to find out," said James, standing up from the table.
"Do you want us to wait for you?" asked Faith as she too followed suit and stood from the table.
"Nah, you guys go ahead. We'll be right behind you," said James, stretching slightly.
"Okay, we'll see you in the common room, mate," said Sirius, grabbing Faith's hand. Lily and James watched their friend walk down the length of the table and out of the doors of the Great Hall. Once everyone had cleared, they made their way towards Professor Dumbledore. He was not sitting in his chair at the teacher's table, but instead at the end of the Gryffindor table. He smiled as they approached him. Lily thought that he looked somehow older to her. His eyes were weary of sleep and he looked like he hadn't really slept in days.
"Mr. Potter, Miss Evans. I trust that your holiday was pleasant," smiled Professor Dumbledore as they both took seats across from him.
"Of course. I hope that your was the same Professor," said James pleasantly. Dumbledore smiled wearily and did not elaborate upon the response.
"You are wondering why I have asked to speak with you," Dumbledore began.
"Does it have to do with the attacks?" asked Lily, searching the tired white face of her headmaster.
"It does Miss Evans. However, I can not tell you here. I would like you both to come to my office tomorrow afternoon so we may talk in more private quarters. Is that all right for the both of you?" Professor Dumbledore looked over the top of his glasses and his blue eyes seemed to read every line of their faces.
"That would be fine with me," said James promptly.
"Same here," said Lily nodding her head in agreement.
"Excellent then." Dumbledore stood up from the bench and both Lily and James knew that the conversation was over. "Goodnight, both of you."
"Good night Professor," said Lily and James in unison. They turned from the Headmaster and did not speak to each other until they were outside of the Great Hall and walking up the first floor steps.
"I wonder what he wants to say to us that he can only say in the safety of his quarters?" asked Lily. She crinkled her brow as she searched her thoughts for a clue to make everything fit together.
"Well, whatever it is, I don't think that it's good," said James in deep thought. "But I guess we will find out tomorrow, now won't we."
The two remained quiet until they reached the portrait of the fat lady. She was dressed in her usual pink garb. James said the password and immediately the picture moved aside to reveal a concealed entranceway door. They both walked through to see their friends lounging upon couches that crowded around the fireplace. The common room was warm and comfortable and Lily finally felt like she was home.
"So what did he say?" asked Liz as James and Lily sat down on a couch across from the fire.
"Nothing actually. Just that he wanted to talk to us in his office tomorrow," said James, throwing his arm around Lily.
"Why wouldn't he say anything now? It doesn't make much sense," asked Peter from a chair by the fire.
"Probably because it is not safe from prying eyes and ears," said Faith lazily, as she rested her head upon Sirius's shoulder.
"What do you think he has to say to you that would call for it to be said in privacy?" asked Remus, more to himself than to James and Lily.
"I'm not too sure, but I'll bet my broomstick that it has to do with You-Know-Who," said James darkly.
"I wouldn't worry about it. I bet he wants you two to keep your eyes and ears open for anything that sounds suspicious," said Sirius. "Merlin knows that there are enough bad witches and wizards in this school that go around bragging about their deeds." Liz, Remus and Lily all nodded their heads in agreement.
They stared into the fire for a few minutes before they all gave into the fact that they should get to bed. Lily and James said goodnight and gave each other a quick kiss before heading upstairs to their respective dormitories. The girls unpacked their trunks and in moments their room looked as if they had never left for a few weeks. Lily hung up her uniform as the end of her four-post bed. She looked at the clock. It was already well past ten-thirty. She changed into her pajamas and made for the bathroom. When she returned, Faith and Liz were already changed and getting into bed themselves. The three girls said goodnight to each other and Liz set her alarm clock. Faith extinguished the light and Lily felt herself sink into her familiar groove in her bed. As she lay there in silence she could hear the soft rustling from the other to beds beside her. She didn't know how long she laid there in thought, but her thoughts carried her into dreams.
The Continuing Story of Marvin and Stephanie
Marvin: Who the hell was that slimy greasy skunk! Stephanie: I don't know. I thought maybe he was a relative of yours sense you both seem to smell the same way after you eat burritos. (Stephanie laughs evilly for a few minutes) Marvin: (sarcastically) Very funny. Fart jokes. Wow, I am impressed. No really. Do you have anymore? Because I really find them funny. Stephanie: (thinks for a moment) Well you could say that this 'stinks'. Or, What a gas? Or, um, He really dropped the bomb on us. Marvin: (looking unimpressed) Are you finished? Stephanie: Yeah I'm out. Marvin: Good. Okay, well we need to get our device back. Without it there is no way that we can control the minds of the world into reading only our fan fiction story. And if we control fan fiction, then we control words and if we control words, then we control information and if we control information then we control the world! Muwwahahahhahahaha!! Stephanie: Um, Marvin, you are kinda freakin' me out a little bit. Marvin: Over the top? Stephanie: Just a little. Marvin: Sorry. Got a little carried away. (clears his throat) Well we need to develop a plan to get our mind control device back. Hm… we need to find out where he lives. Where do skunks live? Stephanie: Everyone knows that. New Jersey of course (Stephanie wants to apologize to everyone that lives in New Jersey. It is not your fault that your state smells.) Marvin: Then off to New Jersey we go. To the Starvin Mobile!
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