Author's note: Thanks so much for the lovely reviews!! I love them so much. This chapter is dedicated to Morphox, because she feels guilty for NO VALID REASON! I really hope you all like it! (The information about Augureys came straight from 'Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them; I am not in any way, shape or form trying to claim it as my own work. And, as always, J K Rowling owns all of the brilliant world of Harry Potter.)
Chapter 6: Care of Magical Creatures.
James, Sirius, Remus and Peter were stretched out on the grass, a mournful looking bird in front of them as well as quills and a big piece of parchment which they were (attempting) to draw it on.
"Now remember, no talking, I want all of you concentrated on drawing this delightful species." Professor Kettleburn told the class, all of which were spread out across a section of Hogwarts grounds.
James sighed as the bird flapped around again, it was a relief when some parchment was pushed in front of him.
You look stressed was written on it in Sirius' straggly handwriting
The stupid thing keeps moving, how am I supposed to draw it!? James scribbled back.
It looks like a vulture, just draw one of those. Remus joined in.
I don't know what a flippin' vulture looks like Moony!
Me neither, this stupid thing looks like it's about to give up on life anyway.
The Augurey is a thin and mournful looking bird which looks like an underfed vulture, it is extremely shy and has a diet of fairies and insects. It flies only in heavy rain and at other times, hides in a tear-shaped nest. It's cry was once believed to foretell death but research showed it cries when rain is approaching and so has since been used as weather forecasters. Augurey feathers are useless because they repel ink.
Did it hurt?
Did what hurt?
Swallowing the textbook.
Oh, very funny.
I know!
Hi guys
What do you want, Wormy? Prongs? Prongs? How come you aren't writing to us anymore?
I'm trying to draw this stupid bird thing.
It's not a bird thing it's a-
Sirius ripped the pen out of Remus' hands and growled very like his Animagus form, "stop it!"
"Mr Black, no talking, please." Professor Kettleburn gently chided.
Sirius growled again and pulled his parchment towards him to have another go at drawing the bird thing. He gave James a side-ward glance, his friend was working very hard on his picture, sighing every time the bird moved and sticking his tongue out in concentration. Every now and again he would look over at Lily Evans who was sat with Alice Longbottom, Sirius sighed. So this was why James was trying so hard, he wanted Evans to notice.
Sirius looked over at Remus, he was working busily too. Then over at Peter, he wasn't working. He was pulling at his sleeves, as if trying to make them longer. Wait a minute, sleeves? He frowned and grabbed a bit of parchment again.
Why are you wearing a long-sleeved top when it's so bloody hot?????
Peter froze, and cast a worried look at his friends.
I don't think it's hot!
You bloody weirdo, I'm roasting! Ugh, I want a holiday.
Well, I want to draw the Augurey but I can't!
I'm not stopping you!
Yes you are! I keep getting parchment flying past my nose every two seconds!
Oh shut up, Moony. I'll move the stupid bird so you can see it and I can still talk to the SANE people around here.
Sirius reached out and grasped the bird firmly, intending to move it to right in front of Remus but as he lifted it…it turned round and bit him…hard.
"OWWWWWWWWW!!! The bloody thing bit me!!!!!" Sirius squealed very femininely.
Everyone collapsed into laughter.
"Please refrain from the bad language, Mr Black, you should not be talking anyway."
James collapsed on the grass in hysterics. Sirius glared at him, before reaching for some parchment again.
That hurt!!!!
You aren't even bleeding!
Such a drama queen!
Drama KING!
That was so funny!
Shut up, Wormy, or that will be in your bed tonight.
Remus was about to protest on Peter's behalf when the sun was blocked. All four looked up and found themselves staring at Amelia Bones.
"I just wanted to say…uh…hey, Remus." She stuttered before hurrying off.
James and Sirius immediately began to wolf whistle before a glare from Kettleburn (not to mention the evils they were getting from Remus) shut them up.
Someone loves Moony!!!
Moony loves someone
A girl spoke to Moony!
Little Moony's gone red
Like a tomato
Like a cherry
Like a baboon's backside
Like a ruby
Like Lily's lips
Shut up! She just said hello, that's all!
Moony's getting touchy over his girlfriend!
Shall we talk about Lily, Prongs?
Yeah, Prongs, you hypocrite, you LOVE Lily.
James and Lily sitting in a tree-
Grow up, Wormy!
Prongs is going red now!
He's soppier than Moaning Myrtle!
Sirius was about to write more when James grabbed him and began to drag him across the floor.
"Owwww!! Stop it!!! Professor, Professor!!! Help me!!! Love-struck Loony attacks!!!" Sirius shouted.
James smirked as he neared his destination.
"Let me go, Prongs! I'm your best ever friend, you can't do this!"
James smirked as he bent down and helped Sirius to his feet.
"Thanks mate, I knew you wouldn't really-"
Sirius was cut off as, with a big splash, James shoved him into Hogwarts Lake.