Happy Endings
By
MissJudged16
Disclaimer: That's the best joke I've heard all week.
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"Well, that's it," I was seated on the couch now, my legs tucked under me.
"There has to be more," Anna said from her position on the floor. Olivia had taken a seat next to her, and James was still polishing his broom.
"I'm glad there isn't!" my son replied.
"What do you know, you're just a boy," Olivia snapped back. He rolled her eyes at her in retaliation.
"Behave," I warned. "Or it'll be off to bed with the lot of you."
"Tell us more Mom," Anna said.
"Yea," Olivia chimed in. "Tell us about the first time you and Sirius met."
"Please don't." James replied. "I can feel my IQ going down already."
I glared at James. And then turned to look at the girls. "I don't remember." This was a lie. I just didn't want to relive another memory like that one. Truth was, all the things I had forgotten had come flooding back, and now I wanted to forget them again.
"I remember," Sirius grinned. "You were the nastiest girl in our year."
I hit him playfully on the arm. "I was not!" But then I realized that technically we were flirting. I corrected myself, and looked at the girls. "It's really nothing you need to be concerned about anyway."
"But," Anna frowned. "If I don't know about my own father and mother, how am I supposed to know how not to act around boys."
"Very funny." I rolled my eyes. But eventually, I began another tale.
"Don't forget to write everyday," My mother said, as she straightened out my shirt.
"I won't Mum," I brushed her off, and turned to leave.
"And stay away from boys!" My father called out.
"Right Dad," I raised my hand in farewell.
"And remember to keep your robes clean," My mother added.
"Certainly."
"And get all your work done in class and turn in your homework on time!" My father reminded.
"Bye, I'll see you both at Christmas," I began to walk towards the scarlet steam engine before me.
"Take care of her Abby, and remind your brother to write when Ella is sorted," My mother seemed to be tearing up.
"I'll write you when I'm sorted," I called out. "Bye!" With that, I boarded the train.
I'd already tucked my things away in a compartment before I was forced to say goodbye to my parents for the millionth time. My older sister, Abby, had already rushed off to meet her boyfriend Alex. He was all she talked about this summer, and I knew she planned on marrying him. The only question was how were my parents going to feel about that? I slid open the compartment door I had deposited my things in, and was startled to see another person already seated in here. She had long red hair and bright green eyes. Her petite frame and slender fingers made one first believe she was hardly a dangerous person. However, I knew different. It was in the way she held herself, and it was in her eyes. I could tell she was a muggleborn by the way she kept glancing out the window.
"Hello, I'm Issie Demmers." I plopped down across from her. She seemed relieved to have someone else to sit with.
"Oh, hello. I'm Lily Evans. Are you a first year too?"
"Yea, my parents were reluctant to let their last baby go to Hogwarts."
"My older sister Petunia wanted to come along, but she's not a witch. My parents were shocked when I got the letter in the mail, we thought it was a hoax at first. But then Professor Albus Dumbledore came and explained it all to us. Are you nervous too?" She said all this very fast, and I knew instantly that she and I were to be best friends.
Lily and I spent the trip chatting about our families and eating sweets off the food trolley. Ten minutes before reaching Hogwarts, the two of us changed into our black robes, and gathered our things. Once we'd pulled into Hogsmeade station, Lily and I began to push our way through the corridors, and out onto the platform.
"Firs' Years! Over here!"
It was at this point, I was pushed from behind and I toppled over, sending Lily, (and a few other students) flying.
"Oh, sorry 'bout that."
I looked up and found a boy about my age, grinning down at me. His gray eyes bore into my brown ones. And he seemed to be pleased with the damage he caused. I smiled charmingly up at him.
"It's alright, but the least you can do is help a lady up."
"Naturally." He reached down to hoist me up, but instead, I pulled him down. Now, he was sprawled out next to me.
"Remember something, I am not a lady who needs help."
He stuck out a hand. "Sirius Black, and I do believe we are going to be friends."
"Terribly sorry to disappoint you Mister Black, but I do believe you are wrong." With that said, I stood up, helped Lily up, and we were on our way.
"There you have it," I finished.
"What happens next?" Anna asked.
"I go read my book, Olivia and James go to bed, and you finish your homework." I stood up to leave.
"You can't leave us hanging!" Olivia whined. "Keep going! What did Sirius do next?"
"Oh, the suspense!" James said mockingly as he began to put away his broom supplies.
"I'll tell you tomorrow night," I smiled and left the room. Once I was in my own room, I collapsed onto my bed. This wasn't good for my health. I wasn't allowed to be thinking about Sirius when I was marrying Lex in two months. "You are happy with Lex. He can provide you with stability." But what if I didn't want stability? What if I just wanted Sirius? I shook my head, and pulled back my covers. I was sleep deprived that's exactly what it was, that's all it was. With those closing thoughts, I shut out my light, and fell into a fitful sleep.
"Sirius, please, don't go!" I was clinging onto his arm, but I knew it was pointless. "Leave it! Sirius, I love you, I need you!"
"Let go Isabella!" He yelled. "Let go!"
Olivia was crying from her cradle in the corner, and I knew the twins were awake too.
"Let someone else deal with it! Sirius, if you leave, I won't be here when you get back!"
"Yes you will, I know you," he had stopped pulling against me. Our eyes met, and I saw tears fill his. "He was my best mate, they both were. I have to know he's dead Ellie."
"Sirius," I sobbed. "You won't come back. I know you won't. If Peter can fool us all like this, he'll kill you without hesitation. You'll be gone. Sirius, if you love me, you won't leave."
Pain crossed his eyes, and I knew he was still planning on leaving. "I'll be back Ellie. It may be a year, or twenty, or even fifty. But I promise I'll be back. And if you leave, I'll find you. Because you know I love you. And you know I love our children. But I have to do this." He gave me one last kiss and then he was gone, out into the night.
I collapsed there in the entryway; sobs wracked my body, because I knew that he was gone for good.
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A/N: I decided to throw in an angsty scene for all of you simply because it explains a lot. And well, just review and let me know what you think. I got lots of positive feedback on the whole flashback thing, so that may play a role in the story. If you have a suggestions let me know, or if you need clarification on something, give me a shout. I love you all, Happy Saturday!
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MJ16