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CHAPTER 7: THE OTHER BLOKE.
Kathy was sitting in a sofa not really paying attention to anything that was happening in her surroundings. She was looking at the dying fire in the fireplace twirling a bit of her long brown hair with her index finger.
The night was cloudy outside and a half-moon was shinning softly; the wind began blowing stronger than before and trees were beginning to loose all of their leaves. After about 10 minutes the windows were shaking violently as rain was starting to pour down.
Everyone seemed to think the Common Room was the best place to be in, even though the fire didn't really warm up anything because the logs were running out (It was a strategy that Dumbledore used to keep students in their bed early). When the fire was completely out, it only took about 5 minutes for everyone to go up to their room. But Kathy remained seated, not really paying attention. Lost in thought.
-Hey Kathy – someone said from behind her.
Kathy sprung around and saw Remus coming down the boy's staircase.
- Hey Remus, you scared me.
He sat down next to her in the sofa. He was looking very pale and bruised, but very relaxed and happy, his pale green eyes locked with hers as he smiled at her. She gave a small smile.
- How are you? - He said.
- I'm good…I was actually looking for you before –She said, rubbing her eyes and yawning - but I couldn't find you.
-I guess I found you first – he said looking at her sideways and turning his gaze upon the burned logs of the fireplace. He gave a swift of his wand and the fire burned as strong as before.
-Yeah…-Kathy said watching the renewed fire suddenly, they both chuckled - Look we have to talk about that project of ours …I guess …I'll see you tomorrow.
-You're leaving? – He exclaimed, but then cleared his throat as his cheek started to burn from the blushing - I mean, yeah, goodnight Kathy.
She looked at him for a second before placing her right hand on his arm; He looked at her with an embarrassed look.
-Remus
She seemed to be thinking every word she said, looking side ways at Remus, who still remained red from embarrassment.
-…I...just…do you … -she was now getting nervous - do you…. trust me?
His look of embarrassment quickly changed into surprise- Yes, Of course I trust you!
-Can I ask you something then? - She said raising an eyebrow.
-Yes.
-Are you a Werewolf?
Time seemed to pass so slowly as they locked eyes. Remus heart was beating faster, he had no clue what to say, she would not understand …but if she had been smart enough to figure it out, she deserved to know the truth. …Even if it meant that was the end of their friendship. Her hand was still placed on his arm, and he was feeling dizzy.
-Remus? Please say something.
Remus took a deep breath and slowly nodded. He momentarily touched her hand and then quickly stood up and left.
Lily stood up from the Gryffindor table and made her was to the Hufflepuff table, where Andrew Stratford was talking to his friends. His hair was longer now than before, and his eyes , the most amazing blue. He was smiling and laughing telling his friends about a trip he made to France last summer apparently.
- Hello – Lily said, tapping Andrew on the shoulder.
He stopped talking to his friends and turned around to see Lily. He smiled at her.
-Hey Lily – He said standing up.
Lily looked at him for a brief second, blushing from all the funny looks his friends were giving her – Andrew, may I speak with you for a second
-I assume this has to do with the Transfiguration project- he said nodding.
-Yes- Lily replied- so we should distribute the content of the material….
Andrew stopped her, making a vague motion with his hands, he went into his bag and pulled out a roll of parchment, he handed it to her.
-This is your part – he said smiling.
Lily looked at him bewildered; his beautiful cold blue eyes sparkled, as lily remained gaping at him.
-You…you did the whole thing alone? - She managed to say.
-Yes -he nodded.
Her cheeks were turning red, and Lily was slapping herself mentally for not been as eloquent and bright as she always was, he was breathtaking. His blue eyes were piercing into her and his blonde hair was neatly combed. Not like James Potter's hair. But James's hair was also nice, and his eyes were even more beautiful than Andrew's…Lily shook her head and smiled awkwardly to Andrew.
- This was supposed to be a team work- she said frowning.
Andrew laughed lightly– I'll tell you what, next project, u do it, so we're even. Agreed?
He extended his hands; lily took it and shook it with a smile on her face.
Sirius nudged James on the ribs, making him spill his pumpkin juice all over himself.
Padfoot, look what you did! - James said, taking his wand out and drying his uniform- you always do this kind of thing, because you don't pay attention to what you do, and then you SAY I DON'T PAY ATTENTION….
Sirius didn't pay attention to James complains, he just shook his head and passed an arm around James shoulders - James old mate, you DON'T pay attention, I nudged you because Evans just went out of the Great Hall, with Andrew Stratford!
- What? - James exclaimed looking around, quickly realizing Sirius was right.
- And I assure you – Sirius said in a grave tone – that she did not look angry, quite the opposite actually….
-Now don't be such a pessimistic folk Padfoot – Remus cut in – They were talking about
McGonagall's project.
Sirius eyes widen- Oh my god! We'll talk about this later! - He stood up went out of the Great Hall running.
James gave a sigh and looked hopelessly at Remus- Mate, I don't stand a chance ,do I ?
-Maybe mate, but don't let that guy go ahead. Do something.
-Like what? Ask her out? Or go for a swim even if it's cold just so she can see my muscular body and then falls in love with me?
Remus shook his head, smiled and patted his friend on the back –This I can help you with, listen...
Sirius leaned against the wall just outside the potions dungeon, breathing heavily, trying to catch his breath.
-Anna, I mean it, I'm so sorry, I forgot about our meeting.- He said , clearly feeling sorry. Then he smiled - besides, you can't be mad at me, you love me too much for that. Don't you Callaghan?
-Black, look at me – She said, and for a moment they locked eyes- I don't care if you are sorry, what you did was low and irresponsible, and besides, you "ditch" me to go into the astronomy tower for a snogging session.
Sirius looked at Anna like she was crazy – The astronomy tower? What are you …- But then Anna cut him off.
-With Tania…- she whispered, looking at him directly in the eyes- I'm doing the project alone black, just show up and I'll tell you what to do.
Sirius bowed his head in shame.
Anna gave a mocking snort and left him there, in the middle of the cold dungeon.
The Day of the project presentation had arrived and noone of Lily's classmates were remotely excited about it. In fact they had spent the first 15 minutes of Mcgonagal's class trying to make her forget about it .
-So professor- Said brown haired guy from the back- did you have a good week? Its almost Friday you know…
-Yeah- said a blonde boy beside him – we could make it a Hogsmeade weekend , have some butterbeers!
McGonagal stared at him for a second , like wondering if she was loosing correctly , she shook her head.
-Mr. O'Craw, lets focus on today's presentation …
-But professor! Everyone is counting on us to go to Hogsmeade this weekend.
No, and that's my final word. Now onto the presentations-Macgonagal exclaimed, obviously not happy-You shall be the first one to present the project Mr. O'Craw.
Nigel bit his lips and nudge the brown hared boy who spoke the first time. They both stood and went to the from of the room.
-Anna- Sirius whispered.
Anna turned around – What now black?
- So what am I doing when they call us?
-Just follow my lead. - She smiled and winked at him , who simply smiled back.
James chuckled hysterically and with a loud hic he went to his original position, sitting in the middle of the common room with a bottle of "improved" butterbeer in his hand, legs crossed Indian style.
Sirius Black was on the sofa, not to far, looking at James, sipping his own butterbeer.
-Aye mate, CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT? SHE DID THAT MAN! EH CAN YA? CAN YA BELIVE IT?
A loud snort and the sound of glass hitting the floor told Sirius James was sleeping. Sirius ignored this of course and kept talking.
-Because I know I deserved it mate, what I did was actually…. - Sirius stopped for a few second and then he stood up rapidly, threw the butterbeer into the fireplace- I didn't DO anything.
A loud snore came as a response.
-Ok, I'll admit I went to the Astronomy tower with Tania…But I didn't do anything! I kept seeing Anna's face the whole time, so I went back to my dorm, You remember, DO you Prongs!
Sirius stood up and circle the Common Room.
-She transformed my head into a pig's head! Ohh its on prongs! You'll see.
James chuckled a bit in his sleep and Sirius smacked him in the head.
Lily went into the dorm room and found a very big and beautiful dozen of roses on top of her nightstand. She froze for a second, a million thoughts going throw her head. Oh god, not another one of Potter's oh-so-romantic things. She sighed, but et a careless smile pay in her lips . She went closer reaching out for the little card attached to one of the roses.
Dear Lily:
I'm sending you these roses for no reason. I just thought of you when I saw them.
You're beautiful. Remember that.
Andrew.
Lily frowned for a second …Andrew?
She thought the roses were from Potter, he always did this kind of stuff. She shrugged for a second and with her wand put the roses on a vase with water. She smiled.
Author's Note : Sorry for the long delay ….but I've been extreamly busy with college , but I promise I'll update sooner. If you Read and Review it will help a LOT. Lol.