Summer To September
Disclaimer: DON'T ARREST ME! I'M INNOCENT! However much I would like to own all of the characters and the entire Harry Potter world, I don't. The only people I own are the made – ups…Who are totally obvious as to which ones they are. Green Day's song doesn't belong to me either…Damn it all to hell.
A/N: Thank you to Jayde, Queen of Literature for the lovely review. Of course, I kind of forced you to, but you would have gotten to it eventually. Be sure to review. I'll answer most questions, as long as they don't give away anything. Anything unclear, just ask. I'll even take flames! Constructive criticism is always nice. Or, you can just tell me how great I am. I like that!
Chapter Two: Seven Years
"Like my fathers,
Gone to pass,
Seven years has gone so fast,
Wake me up,
When September Ends"
I sighed and glanced over at Chelsea. It's amazing really. She really is a pretty girl, she just has trouble seeing it in herself. That's why she's a virgin. Never even been kissed. Not like she hasn't gotten any offers…But even those didn't convince her. She's holding out for someone special. We all know she's in love with Remus Lupin. And he has a thing for her too. He asked her to a dance once in fourth year, but she turned him down.
I glanced at my watch. 6:00…I glared daggers at Chelsea, who didn't seem to notice. Orion was coming today…But that was at 4:00 in the afternoon. In the meanwhile, I'd have to make due. I glanced back at Chelsea.
She seemed to realize I was looking at her, so she blinked, and glanced at me, smiling. "Your hair is better." She noted.
"Thanks…" I said…"Was that a compliment?"
"Depends." She said with an evil smile and a shrug. Then, she curled up with her book and began to read. This left me to daydream. My thoughts strayed back Orion. The school year was going to be a blast.
"Hey, Chels?"
"Hmm?"
"Do you remember Orion?" She looked up sharply. "I thought you were over him."
"Well, I was…" I muttered…What was her problem. She calmed. "What about him?"
"Well, he transferred from Durmstrang!" She blinked.
"Oh goodie." Her words were slathered in a thick layer of sarcasm that even I couldn't miss.
"I thought that you of all people would be happy for me!" I exclaimed. What was her deal?
"I am." Now this was odd. Usually Chelsea told me everything…I frowned for a moment.
"What's going on?"
"Nothing."
"Come on!" I exclaimed. My friend glared for a moment and just then, as if on cue, Lily walked down from our dorm. "Hey!" she said happily. Lily and I used to be enemies…But she kind of got over it at the end of last year. Now she's decent towards me. You might even venture to call us friends. She sat down next to a very relieved – looking Chelsea. "Lily!" she said warmly.
I glared at Lily. This was annoying. I really wanted to know what was going on with Chelsea and Orion. They had gotten along just fine during the summer. Then I heard Lily's voice. "Let's compare schedules!"
I blinked and sat up. I had mind somewhere…"I'll go get mine…It's in the dorm!" I stood, but sat instantly, as I was unlucky enough to be on the receiving end of one of Chelsea's glares. She had her wand loosely in her hand. "Accio schedule." She said clearly. A little slip of paper came flying towards us out of the dorm. I blushed. "Oh yeah…"
It was only later, when Lily and Chelsea were off in the library, that I was struck with a pang of sadness. By now, there were a few other people up, but not the infamous Marauders, who I was eager to see. Thus, I was left to my thoughts without interruption. This was my last year at Hogwarts. Seven wonderful years of experience, almost over. It was strange really. One would think that I'd by happy to finally be out of the place. However, the place had become more like home to me than my house was. I knew the people here better than my own sisters. It's amazing what can happen in seven years…
"Here comes the rain again,
Falling from the stars,
Drenched in my pain again,
Becoming who we are…"
"As my memory rests,
But never forgets what I lost,
Wake me up,
When September ends…"
"Hey guys! Sirius, James, Remus, Peter…" I said, addressing each individually. They each responded with a word, or a nod of the head. We had just sat down to breakfast and I was thrilled to see my friends again. Yes, even Sirius was my friend now, regardless of how much we hated each other in previous years. It was odd really. Every Gryffindor in the school was my friends. And then there was Chelsea…Who was disliked by many. But she had managed to connect with the Marauders in a different way than I had…And in a way, I envied her.
I was so excited…It was 10:00…Only six hours to go until Orion got here…I stared dreamily into the distance. It was only when Chelsea poked me in the side of the head that I realized I had zoned off. And the food was here! I grabbed a few things onto my plate. I like food…But I tend to eat slow…And I don't need very much food. "What was that all about?" asked Sirius.
"What?"
"You zoned…" James put in.
"Oh…" I smiled.
Chelsea sighed. "Orion…"
"Who's that?" someone asked. Sirius again.
I gushed…Then I related the story of our summer fling, the sorrow of our parting, my joy at finding out he was visiting, every detail I loved about him…
"Shut up Jayde…"
"Don't be a spoilsport Chelsea."
"You could have just told them…You didn't need to turn it into an epic novel." I blushed…Chelsea had a direct way of saying things that always made me feel silly and stupid…I glanced at my friends. Oddly, they didn't look happy. It seemed as though they had heard it all before…Their expressions were muted, as though they had prepared themselves for it… James was forcing a smile. Remus was glancing from side to side. Peter was still eating…Though less quickly than usual. And Sirius had a pained look on his face.
"Good for you Jayde…" he said quietly.
"Thanks!" What were they all hiding from me? Ah well, I'd find out eventually.
… … …
"ORION!" I yelled. He was finally here. And just as totally hot as ever, his dark hair hanging loosely as he swiped it out of his mahogany eyes. He lay, leaning coolly against the wall. He had a natural charm about him…It was part of why I was so attracted. That and he had great hair and a great kiss…And a great shag. "Jayde." He acknowledged. I ran up to him with my arms out, expecting a hug.
What I got was a high five.
"Great to see you!" I tried…attempting not to be discouraged. I leaned in for a quick kiss, but he turned his head so I caught only his cheek.
"What's wrong?" I asked, concerned.
"I don't think that we should be so…" he paused. "Public about our relationship."
I blinked…"Okay…" Then I smiled…"So, you busy later this evening? Say around eight-ish?" I asked suggestively.
"Jayde…you
aren't getting it." He said, a stony coldness coming to his eyes
that I hadn't seen before.
"What?"
"I don't think we should be together anymore."
"But…" This was not fair. The one boy that I truly loved was- "Are you dumping me."
He gave a faint smile. "Yeah…Yeah, I am."
"B-but…Chelsea…He just…Dumped me. No warning, no nothing…" I continued to sob into my best friend's shirt, leaving a soaking patch. Chelsea could be a bit harsh at times, but when you needed a shoulder to cry on, she'd always lend you hers. She was murmuring comforting words about how I deserved better and how if he didn't see how great I was, then he wasn't worthy of me.
I swore to myself once that hearing these things doesn't help…And I wouldn't listen to them. But I've broken my oath. Because it does help…And it was exactly what I needed to hear right then. I sat up straighter and wiped my eyes, attempting a smile. "Thanks Chels…I needed that…" She nodded and smiled. "Any time."
Even if I had pulled it together on the outside, I was still torn apart. I think I honestly thought I was going to spend the rest of my life with him. And it was so sudden…I knew I'd probably never forget this…And I'd pass the story on to my kids. I also knew that I'd be crying inside for a while.
"Summer has come and passed,
The innocent can never last,
Wake me up,
When September ends…"
Green Day
A/N: So? What'd you think. I'm really tired, so it isn't the best, but it's better than my other fanfictions. Don't forget to drop me a review!
