Hello…my finger hurts…really badly…but that won't keep me from typing because I love you all…yeah. This chapter is a good one…because it gives Hufflepuffs something to be proud of. This chapter is dedicated to…John Belushi and Animal House.
Chapter Ten
Blissful Ignorance
Towards the beginning of December, the school was buzzing with anticipation. It was the Saturday before the big dance so everyone was in Hogsmeade. Some were on dates, some were buying new dress robes, and some were buying sheets to make togas out of for the Hufflepuff party that night. Hufflepuff was throwing a party for all the seventh years. A few of them had seen Animal House over the summer and got the idea for a toga party. All the seventh years were invited, and everyone except the Slytherins were expected to attend. Hufflepuff always threw the wildest parties.
Remus and Madison were walking around Hogsmeade together. They both had bags from a store that sold sheets. Both of them were planning on going to the party that night. They were engaged in a pleasant chat of Christmas plans.
"What would you like for Christmas?" Remus asked, pulling Madison closer as wind blew snow up in their face.
"I don't know. I really don't need anything. What would you like?" She asked, looking up at him.
"You in my arms is present enough. But if I can't have that, chocolate is always nice." Remus said, winking. Madison laughed. "But seriously, Madi, I want to get you something but it's hard to tell what you like. You never come right and tell me."
"I know. But for you, I shall make an exception. My few loves, in order of importance, are: you, books, music-specifically the Who and this new band called the Clash-, and Quidditch.
"Books? What kind of books?" Remus asked. He didn't think she read that much.
"All kinds. My favorite book is The Catcher in the Rye. But I also love stories by Edgar Allen Poe, Shakespeare. You name it." She said.
"I had no idea, I mean, I knew you read. We talked about books on the train but I never imagined you loved them so much."
"Books are my escape. I use them and music to escape the wretched world we live in. With books you can go anywhere you want. Music lets you express yourself. Quidditch lets you vent. You, you give me a reason to get up every morning. I love you more than books, music, and Quidditch…combined." Madison said, glancing up at him. Remus leaned down and kissed her passionately. He was glad to know she loved him so much.
"I love you, Madi. I love you so much." Remus said as he put his forehead on hers. "Promise me something." He said, softly.
"Anything."
"Promise me that you will never leave me. Promise me that you'll never run away from me. Promise me you'll never break my heart." Remus whispered in her ear. Madison looked up at him, looking deep into his eyes.
"I promise."
Blissful Ignorance. For them, there was no outside world. There were friends and school. There was no threat. There was no madman. There was no danger. They were all going to lead happy productive lives and live happily ever after. If only it were true. Blissful ignorance, one loses sight of danger. One makes promises that are impossible to keep. Promises don't stop fate. Promises don't control the future. Though, some would say it is better to live in blissful ignorance than live in cruel, harsh, reality. Remus and Madison continued their date in blissful ignorance. They were not the only ones. Most of Hogwarts' students lived in perpetual ignorance. Only those who lost parents, siblings, or other close family members lived in reality. Their friends tried to help, but it's hard to truly understand what it's like to lose a mother or a father.
Around sunset, Remus and Madison grabbed two Butterbeers to go and made their way back up to the castle to prepare for the party. The party was from six to nine. Of course, no one intended on leaving until long after that.
By ten, the party was still going strong and no one had the intention of leaving. Again, someone had managed to make a stereo work. They were jumping around to all kinds of music. From The Clash to The Beatles. At the moment, a song by Robert Fuller was on.
Breaking rocks in the hot sun
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
I needed money 'cause I had none
I fought the law and the law won
I fought the law and the law won
"I love this song!" Madison shouted to Remus over the noise.
"Me too!" Came Cara's voice. Everyone looked…unusual in their togas. People who were not dancing were either snogging or getting entirely wasted on Firewhiskey. Peter was drinking Firewhiskey, Lily and James were snogging. Madison started jumping up and down when a song from the Who came on.
Well people try to put us down
Talking 'bout my generation
Just because we get around
Talking 'bout my generation
"You really like these songs don't you?" Remus asked, leading Madison over to a sofa.
"Yes. I told you how much I loved music." Madison said. "I wish I could get out of this toga."
"Why don't you?" Remus asked.
"Because it's all I wore." Madison said softly as she blushed.
"Would you like to leave?" Remus asked her, it was getting late. Before she could respond, the best toga song in the history of toga songs came on.
Now waaaaaaaaaait a minute
Yeah Yeah!
I want you to know
I want you to know right now
You been so good to me
Even better than myself
Madison jumped off the sofa, pulling Remus with her.
You know you make me want to SHOUT!
Throw my hands up and SHOUT!
Little bit softer now…
Little bit softer now…
Little bit softer now…
Little bit softer now…
A little bit louder now…
Little bit louder now…
Little bit louder now…
A little bit louder now…
Jump up and shout now!
Jump up and shout now!
After the song, Remus and Madison made their way over to the punch bowl and took a glass of punch. One of the Hufflepuffs had poured a massive amount of Firewhiskey into the punch. Also, it had a clever concealment charm. There was no taste of alcohol, but it had the same intoxicating effects. Madison had about four cups of punch before she began to get inebriated. It was nearly eleven by now so Remus and Madison staggered their way back to Gryffindor Tower. Remus bent down to kiss Madison goodnight, but it didn't end there. They made their way awkwardly up the staircase to Remus's room. They fell on the bed and Remus began taking off his toga. Madison followed. Once they were both in their undergarments, Remus leaned over Madison to kiss her again, only to find she was passed out drunk. He pulled the covers up around the both of them as he fell into a deep, inebriated sleep.
The next morning, the sun was creeping in through the curtains. Madison forced her eyes open, then snapped them shut again. She felt nauseous and had a horrible headache. Of course, those were the effects of a hangover. She opened her eyes again and nearly screamed. She shot up in bed, which resulted in her head spinning. She clutched the comforter around her. She was wearing next to nothing and lying next to an equally naked Remus.
"Remus!" She hissed in his ear while shaking up. He sat up slowly and looked around in a daze.
"What? Oh, good morning." Remus said, not noticing their attire. He looked up at her and saw her look of panic. "What's wrong?" He asked, sitting up.
"Remus, why would I be in your bed with you with hardly anything on?" She asked.
"Because last night we came up here and…" Remus trailed off as he got a look of panic on his face.
"Good you guys are up." Sirius said as he stuck his head in the curtains. Madison yelped and pulled the covers tighter around her. "Look…could you guys maybe put a silencing charm on next time? Took me forever to get to sleep with the noise you were making." Sirius said. Remus and Madison's eyes both got as wide as saucers.
"What…what kind of noise?" Remus asked softly.
"You guys were snoring like crazy. I came up here to find Remus about to kiss you, then he passed out and you two were snoring louder than a freight train." Sirius explained.
"So we didn't have sex!" Madison asked.
"No…you were too busy snoring. Good grief." Sirius said as he pulled his head out of the curtains and left the couple alone. A look of relief came across their faces.
"I love you. I really do. I'm just not ready to…you know…" Madison explained.
"I understand. I love you, too. By the way, how do you plan on getting back to your room? All you wore was a toga." Remus said.
"Dammit."
Wow…I just keep getting these babies out. Chapter 11…is freaky. I should have that out tonight…but I beg of you…don't kill me. It's weird shit man…weird shit.