! Author's Notes! There's only a little ways to go until "1978" begins! I can't wait!!!!! I don't even know how I'm going to wrap this all up... Happy April Fools!
Sincerely Yours, Jonathan Harker
It was raining like hell as students struggled to reach their Common Rooms. Suzie, Lily, Lucy, Remus, and Peter were bunched together. James and Sirius were serving detention for kidnapping Mrs. Norris and hanging her by her paws from the Great Hall ceiling. It was a way for James to get back at Filch for taking away the Marauder's map, but it was a way for Sirius to blow off steam.
Lucy and Lily had reacted with giggles and squeals when receiving the 'pleasant' news, but were of course, sensitive about why Suzie wasn't wearing a ring. Simon's letters were filled with pleads of letting him buy her a ring, but she only replied with: I'll get one when a dude comes up to me and starts flirting. Then, I will tell him to go give himself a thrill in the women's loo. Then, I will tell you all about it and order you to go and pick me out a simple, plain engagement ring. Okay?
Suzie made an umbrella appear. Now, there's an important fact about Susanna Donnelly that I, as the author, have neglected to tell you. She does not use a wand. Unlike many magical folk, her magic is concentrated in her mind and it is not easily twisted, so she has never used a wand and has never owned one in her entire life. This has drawn a lot of attention towards her. And because I despise suspense, I will tell you that because of Suzie's wandless gift, her brother, Tommy became a werewolf.
I have also brought up Tommy quite a bit… well, that's because he was paying a visit to his two sisters that very rainy, torrential day.
"Lucy! Suzie!" a curly haired young man with giggling chocolate brown eyes and wormy pink scars covering his otherwise smiling face spoke in a booming, attentive voice. This was Tommy Donnelly.
"Tommy!" Lucy shrieked, hugging her brother tightly. "Did you hear about Suzie? She's engaged!" Tommy's eyes lit up as he hugged his youngest sister.
"When will I meet this lucky gentleman?" asked Tommy.
"He's a muggle, so it'll take some explaining. His name is Simon Costello, he's a musician, and I'm utterly in love with him."
Tommy tutted. "How does our dear old Jacob feel about this?"
Suzie smirked. "He doesn't know."
"That's my sister." Tommy hugged Suzie as well.
"My has she grown up." Commented Tommy as Suzie took off to her Common Room. He was speaking to Lucy.
"Don't I know it. Now, what is your reasoning for popping up all of a sudden?" Lucy asked, hands on hips.
Tommy did not want to lie to his sister after so many years, but he had to. "I've been released from my duties to the pack. I am a free man and I've wanted to see my two favorite sisters for many, many years. Now, tell me all about George." And Lucy did.
Dear Simon,
You've never met my brother Tommy, have you? Well, he's just come to visit today and I'm a little confused and a little happy. He's my half-brother though, just so you know. It's a long, terrible story that I'll explain sooner or later. He's older then Lucy and me. He's 23 and I haven't seen him since forever. Maybe a little more than 6 years. Horrible, right? Well, it's only the beginning. Now, I'm going to go send Hoots off with this and go question Tommy a bit. By the way, he wants to meet you.
Love,
Suzie
"What are you doing here?" Suzie asked Tommy once Lucy scooted off for her date with George.
"Whoa. This isn't an interrogation, Suzie." He laughed, holding out his hands.
"Tell me," she tilted her head a little.
"You want the truth?"
"Yes."
His shoulders collapsed. "I can't Suzie."
"Did you know Jacob was in the mafia?"
"No."
"Liar!"
"I'm not lying, Suzie."
"Then why won't you tell me why you're here?" Tommy was desperate to get a little slack from his sister, but he knew it wouldn't come.
"Because, then I'd have to kill you." He tried his best to lessen the tension.
"No. It's because I'd have to kill you." Man was she right.
"Can we just forget about all the details? I'm here now, okay." Suzie's face softened a little. She was giving in. She missed her brother too much.
"Do you still want to meet Simon?" she asked. He nodded.
Simon was at the penthouse, practicing with the new bassist, Freddie Churchill. The music was chillingly different and better then before. Danni was beginning to show already and she was patting her stomach gingerly to the thrumming of the music. Simon's eyes brightened when he saw her.
"I take it he's the one singing." Tommy said.
"How'd you know?"
Tommy shrugged. "It's the way he looks at you." The two siblings smiled at each other as Danni waddled over.
"You aren't that big yet, Danni." Suzie laughed.
"I'm just practicing." She snapped. "Who are you?"
"I'm Suzie's brother, Tommy."
"Oh. Good. I might have beaten the shit out of you. I'm Danni Fairchild-Rodgers. Drummer's wife." The two shook hands and Suzie concentrated on the bassist.
He was tall and dorky-looking, but he could play. He still had pimples, but they weren't mountainous or anything, in fact, they looked quite adorable on his lovely face. His eyes were large and were a foamy green color. He wore plain, vintage t-shirts and the same jeans everyday. His shoes varied from combat boots to his black, red, and white trainers depending on his mood. He had a slight Mohawk, but it didn't look the least bit threatening on him. Suzie liked Freddie Churchill immediately.
The band stopped playing and Stewie clapped slowly. "Good, good." He echoed over and over again.
Simon whoosh over and kissed her lovingly. "This is your brother, Tommy, right?" he asked breathlessly. "Your mum sent over the letter immediately."
The two shook hands. "Good to meet you Simon."
"You too, Tommy."
"Are you and my sister going to get married?"
"Yup."
"Wedding?"
Suzie jumped in. "Hell no."
"Ditto."
"You're a good man." Tommy clapped Simon on the back. Suzie could tell they were going to get along quite well. "But, if you break Suzie's heart. I'm going to break your neck."
Simon laughed. "Are you a wizard too?"
"Not exactly…"
"He's a werewolf." Suzie said. Tommy's eyes grew wide. Simon held up his hand. "I'm not surprised. Only interested really. You know, which legends are true or not. I can't wait for Suzie to introduce me to my first vampire, though."
Suzie looked at Tommy in the 'I told you so' way.
"You're a good man, Simon Costello. And a lucky one." Tommy said again.
"I know." And Simon kissed Suzie on the cheek. "I love you." He whispered.
"I love you too," she replied under her breath so only Simon could catch it.
