Disclaimer: This plot and a few of the characters are mine but most of the other ideas are those of J.K. Rowling's. So don't sue, because there's no reason to sue in the first place. Thanks.
Thanks to all the reviewers, I'm really glad that you all reviewed and enjoyed the story so far! I'm sorry I can't reply to your reviews, I've been told more than once about how I can't reply back to the reviewers unless they have an author's account, so I'm really, really sorry! I'm also sorry about not being able to update in a long time. It's because of finals, friendship problems, problems at home, and basic complications. I know that you won't take that as a proper apology because you are all totally angry with me, I'm just here to say sorry again! I hope you accept this apology! Oh, and a bit of info:
Please don't tell someone that you like them as a joke or cruel trick, it could hurt someone in more ways than you can imagine. It could hurt them mentally and emotionally and, well, it's not exactly the kindest thing you can do for someone, you know? So please, follow this, and not play that kind of trick on someone, it could really hurt someone. Thanks.
Now on with the story!
Descending Into Darkness:
Knock, knock, knock.
"Urgh! What's that noise," grumbled Sirius, grabbing an extra pillow, smashing his head in between two pillows. When that didn't help, he swung his head up and began banging his head against his head board.
"POTTER! OPEN THIS DOOR!"
"Lily," cried James, running towards the door. Forgetting that he was only dressed in a pair of Gryffindor boxers, James threw open the door to see a very horrified-looking Lily and her equally horrified friends.
"What," asked James, suddenly feeling a chill, "oh…" James slowly backed away and shut the door.
"WAH!"
A yell could be heard from the outside of the dorm room walls.
"What the heck was that?" asked Janette, her face contorting into a confused gaze.
On the grounds…
Using his last bit of energy, Remus Lupin pushed himself through the doorway of the Shrieking Shack. It really was a wonder he wasn't caught by the Care of Magical Creatures professor.
Remus slouched against the wooden wall, he sighed as the boards creaked. He had finally made his way from the Forbidden Forest, now he just had to wait until the nurse from the Hospital Wing came to collect him.
Any minute now…
Back in the dorms…
Peter's eyes squinted when coming in contact with the numerous rays of sunlight that cascaded through the window. Yawning, he pushed open the curtains that surrounded his bed to find a very confused and anxious looking James next to an uncharacteristically solemn Sirius.
I wonder what happened, thought Peter worriedly. His bedside clock showed that it was seven A.M. and this wasn't like the boys to be awake so early.
"What's wrong, mates?"
James and Sirius jumped. Neither had noticed that Peter was awake and were struck when they found out that he was in the same room as them.
James suddenly jerked backwards, surprised at his abruptly-gained detective skills. "Wormtail, how did Melissa get down onto the grounds near the Forbidden Forest? Wasn't it your job to make sure that she wasn't to make it out there?"
Sirius suddenly became alert, hi eyes were dull yet angry. "What did you do, Wormtail?"
Last night's adventure suddenly sprung up in Peter's mind, the sound of Melissa's rushing footsteps replayed over and over in his mind. Looking back at his friends' faces, he knew something had gone horribly not according to plan.
"What happened," whispered Peter, his eyes grew wide and frightened. Did I do something? Was what happened my fault?
"Let's summarize shall we," asked Sirius sarcastically, "when you were wherever you were, James and I couldn't find a way into the shack," Peter looked away. "Mooney crashed through the Whomping Willow, saw Melissa, and MURDERED HER!"
Peter whimpered and threw his head down under his pillow.
"IT WAS YOUR FAULT THAT MELISSA DIED, YOUR FAULT THAT SHE WASN'T SAFE IN HER DORM WITH LILY OR JANETTE," Sirius vented, his voice slowly going down. "It was your fault, Peter. And you call yourself a Marauder. You sicken me." Sirius backed away, his eyes shone with pure hatred. Suddenly turning away, Sirius briskly stormed out of the dorm and slammed the door on his way out. Silence then over took the dorm. The only thing left was to tell Remus.
Later in the Hospital Wing…
"Hello, mates," Remus called out as he lay tiredly on the hospital bed. "Missed anything?"
"Hey Mooney, what's new," asked Sirius while shooting James a glance. James caught on.
"Yeah, finished all the Bertie Bott's already I see, at least you saved some of the Pumpkin Pasties…"
"Actually, those are for Melissa. See, I heard they were her favorite," replied Remus, so unaware of the dark looks that grew on his friends' faces. I haven't seen her since before the transformation, where is she? It's not like her, not showing up…"
"Um, Mooney," started Sirius before James cut him short.
"Sirius, I'll do it, you stick with Wormtail, ok?"
"Pettigrew? I'll have nothing to do with that filthy little bugger."
"Sirius, he's one of our friends."
"He's not friend of mine."
"Sirius, that's unusually cold of you."
"Yeah, well murder changes people. I'll be at the lake if you need me." And with that, Sirius Black stormed out of the Hospital Wing without a single glance back.
"What's up with him?"
James turned around and noticed Remus staring worriedly at the twin oak doors.
"Oh, nothing, just told him he couldn't copy my History homework. You know how he is," James lied, trying to save himself from letting the truth shoot out.
"Yeah, I do, and I know he has enough common sense not to ask you for your homework. Come on, tell me what's going on. Is it girl troubles?" Remus looked so innocent, a simple smile playing on his lips. James sighed, knowing that his news would knock that smile right off his face and keep it off for the next hundred years.
James sighed again, gaining the attention of a daydreaming Remus. "Sorry. Mooney, I have to tell you something."
James's worried look surprised Remus, his friend was never worried unless it has to do with Lily Evans. Though this look wasn't a Lily Evans look…
"Remus, you know how when something big happens and you're not quite sure what you're supposed to do? When you're just in the middle of it all and you just can't quite stop thinking, 'Whoa, this isn't my life'?"
Remus stared at James. For once, James Potter was getting to be very deep. Remus liked intellectual conversations, in fact, the more the merrier. He nodded yes to signal James to continue.
"Well," started the troubled James, "have you ever experienced that feeling when a loved one passes away and you just feel like the world is going to collapse if you don't find a way to get that person back into your life, strong and healthy, once again?"
"James, you know about my father. Is there a point to this?"
"Yes, um…" James tried to think of a way to tell his friend about what happened to Melissa when the headmaster burst into the Hospital Wing. Without a warning, James jumped and toppled off the foot of Remus's cot and onto the floor.
"Good afternoon Mr. Lupin," the headmaster glanced concerned at James, " Mr. Potter. May I talk to Mr. Lupin privately, Mr. Potter?"
Nodding, James stepped out. He knew what was going to happen, what the headmaster was going to say, and it wasn't going to be congratulating Remus on his fine work on the O.W.L.s.
Author's Note: I'm sorry that it's such a short chapter, I just felt like this was a good place to stop it, you know? I don't think I'll update again before Christmas (I might, I don't know, depends on the reviews!) and if I don't, I just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas, or Happy Kwanza, or a Happy Hanukah. Basically, I hope you have a great winter break! Please review and have a great time! Here's the poll:
What is my favorite book (excluding Harry Potter)?
A) Rewind by Jan Page
B) The Song of the Lioness Quartet by Tamora Pierce
C) Alice (the series) by Phyllis Reynolds
D) The Son of the Mob by (I'm sorry, I forgot the author's name!)
Enjoy! And Review! Happy Holidays! -complicated123