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Chapter 27
A slightly sun burnt Lily, a sweating Albus, a cut and dirty James and a highly annoyed Mr. Potter, this was what I was greeted with when I entered the kitchen after my rather emotional ( For me it was!) interview. After Albus and I collided with each other, he got up and left quickly, clutching a letter in his hand ( Probably the girlfriend). I walked around the house a bit, totally lost in my own amazing mind. I probably looked a bit like Luna, and though she is cool and all, I thought I better cut it out before Mrs. Potter puts me on the meds. It was only then that I realized I was hungry, actually I wasn't sure if I was hungry or if I was just bored, but food solves all problems
( Wise words that, remember them). So, what I planned to be a lovely lunch turned out to be an interrogation…
I AM INNOCENT ON ALL CHARGES!
" Aurora?" Albus asked angrily ( Alliteration… Again), his eyes flashing behind the glasses that kept slipping off his nose, due to the sweat that I caused , thank you very much.
" Yes, my dear?" I asked casually, walking over to fridge for my meal. Yes, I was hungry, so?
He ignored my unnatural friendliness, probably finding it strange or just to angry to care. You see what I must live with! Honestly, if I didn't know better, I would say that they found my grumpy and sarcastic persona charming and normal… Well, I think we can all agree that I am a very likable person and you all better agree otherwise I will go all wacky wand on you, and that is not a threat it is a warning.
" Why?" He demanded. Now remember all of you, innocent faces and act like we have no clue what he is going on about, at all.
" Why what, sweetie?" I asked absentmindedly, scanning the fridge for any food. I stood there for a moment unsure of what to eat. Decisions, decisions. Potato salad? Nah, too many potatoes. Fruit salad? Nope, too fruity.
" Don't pretend like you have no clue to what I am talking about." He ranted, obviously needing to blow off some steam. Maybe it's the girlfriend? Yeah, probably her, I got nothing to do with it.
I shrugged my shoulders, " Fine I won't pretend."
Silence.
" You're going to confess." James asked, his mouth forming a perfect 'o'. I knew what he and everyone else was thinking, The Aurora, confessing? Never.
I eyed them all carefully, wishing I could take a picture in order to record this not-so-historic event.
I memorized their faces for a few seconds, wanting to remember this for the rest of my life. Aurora Whatever-her-surname-was Shocked The-Boy-Who-Never-Seemed-To-Want-To-Die! A potential front page story, I should look into this. After realizing that I would have to normalize the situation before it progressed to the state of them actually believing their inner voice, that would be disastrous I tell you. Absolutely insane.
I turned back to the fridge and weighed out my options again, " I'm not going to confess for something I don't know about." I paused. Yup, I should add something, " That would be stupid."
Yeah, that sounded like something an innocent Aurora would say ( Don't smirk!).I heard a collective amount of sighs coming from behind me. HEY! I know it's true and all, but still that's mean. I decided to ignore their ' Loud' exhaling accident and move on to more important matters, such as… F-O-O-D!
Now, time to see what is on store in the leftover section. Ladies and Gentlemen, it seems to be a rather nice collection of a possible brunch here. Is that Sheppard's pie, I see? Oh, I think we have a possible winner here, audience.
" Oh, so you don't know about the pranks that happened this morning?" Lily questioned, her brown eyes staring at me-my soul. I looked away quickly knowing that I would get caught if she continued her studious stare. She had inherited that ability from Mrs. Potter, you know which one I am talking about. The one that makes you want to confess to every little thing you ever did wrong, yeah that nice one.
" What time this morning about?" I asked, pulling out the winner of todays Food Choice Awards. Yes, may we please give a round of applause to Ms. Sheppard pie here.
" Around seven o'clock, but I am positive that you already knew that." Albus muttered darkly under his breath. Jeez, wasn't someone in a jolly mood.
" I hardly remember what I did an hour ago, let alone at seven." I chuckled, knowing the first part was true, " And besides, you guys should be happy. Didn't you enjoy seeing the sun come up for once or hearing the birds sing in their morning songs in the trees?"
And from the look on their faces, I could tell that the sunrise and the birds singing was the last thing on their minds.
" Oh yes, I love watching the sunrise, especially while I have a bunch of birds chasing after me and my manly screams are just music to my ears." James muttered sleepily, resting his head on the table, eyes drooping.
I grinned, " You see. Everyone is happy."
Judging from the blank looks on all of their faces, I could honestly say that they were just dandy.
" So is that a confession?" Mr. Potter asked, grinning slightly.
Close one there.
" Nope, besides, I would never use magic outside school work, especially for something so stupid." I assured them, pulling out my wand and muttering the heating charm on my Sheppard pie.
I looked up to find them staring at my wand in disbelief. WHOA! LOOK IT'S A WAND! Honestly, you would think that it was the first time they had seen it, now how's that for a bunch of wizards?
Lily shook her head and nodded towards the now warm Sheppard pie( MY MAGIC IS SO GREAT!)
" I think you just confirmed our speculations." Lily muttered, looking at my food in disbelief.
My mouth dropped open, did she just say-
" Food is not stupid!" I bellowed. How could she say that about my lovely food? My innocent, caring and comforting food...
" I never called food stupid." She quickly reassured me, eyeing my twitching hand in fear. Oh yes, they have all seen what my Wacky Wand and I could do together, they have seen the damages that was done and could be done. They know to fear the wand. I opened my mouth to say something but she just interrupted me, " Besides I don't care about the food, what I really care about is getting a confession, a truthful one." She glared at me for the last part. Damn, she knew me too well and that my dear friends is why the saying goes as follows: Do the unexpected.
I silently smirked to myself, squared my shoulders and said with as much normality as I could, " Fine, I did it."
Silence.
Silence.
Silence.
More silence and some more after that too. What can I say, I am full of surprises, but then again, what else did you expect? I clicked my tongue a couple of times, getting a little bored with silence. What? I wasn't used to the silence as much anymore. I looked at their blank faces for a 13 seconds (What! The grandfather clock was so loud!) and in those 13 seconds I decided to take my lunch and a couple books and go read, the Potters apparently weren't doing much with their lives at the moment. I pocketed my wand ( In the back pocket, where else?), grabbed my plate and walked out of the kitchen. I took my place under the large tree in the back garden, just along the edge of the forest. It was so peaceful and beautiful, the midday sunlight and heat streamed through the openings on the trees casting beautiful magnificent shadows on the objects below. I smiled slightly and opened my book, I decided to put more focus on my Defence Against The Dark Arts subject, for obvious reasons. I wanted to be prepared for any incidents, I don't ever want to feel afraid or weak. I wanted to be like… Mr. Potter. He was just a child and had to face the Mother-Of-All- Evil- SORCERERS, I am 15 and yet I never stood up for myself or protected myself for that matter. I let out a sigh and focused on my book. I didn't know how much time went by, but all I can say is that WOW, reading in the dark was hard. I tilted my book in all angles, trying to catch every bit of sunlight I could so that I could read to just a little further. Yes, I will admit that I just didn't feel like getting up and walking up to the house. Damn, I was getting lazy. I gave up once the sky turned a completely black and it became hard to see the trees, let alone the words. I placed the book beside me a fiddled plaited small strands of hair. I closed my eyes for a moment and before I knew it, I was dreaming again. Maybe my mind was still mentally drained from all the thinking from this morning or maybe I was drained mentally and physically, but I had no dreams, no thoughts or voices, I was alone. I nestled into the comfort my mind was giving me, absolutely content…
" AURORA!"
I jumped up, my heart bursting from my chest. I drew in a deep breath, ready to kick and scream for help. My hands balled into fist and raised above my hips ready to block any hits. I squinted, looking for my enemy. I saw a shadow move and my heart stopped, drawing a deep breath I threw a punch as hard as I could. It collided with something and a loud groan echoed through the forest. I was about throw another punch when a panting voice was heard, " WHAT THE-" I will cut it off for you over there, but I think we all know what swear word was said there and if you don't, well just think of a word at rhymes with 'duck'.
My fist stopped in midair and my heart started pounding fast, " James?" I gasped into the dark.
I heard a muffled " Yes," and immediately I began apologizing. DON'T YOU DARE LAUGH! I just attacked James for the second time in one day, if that doesn't give him a reason to murder me in my sleep tonight, I will seriously question his sanity not that I want to die or anything…
I fell to the ground beside him, patting him awkwardly on the head.
"Shh." I whispered to him, trying to comfort him which actually ended up with him giving me a Mother-of-a-death-glare. " Never mind, carry on moaning. What the heck, moan your lungs out."I encouraged him. Okay, so I guess at this moment of time you could say that I felt rather quietly, but it is understandable. NOT- A-HEARTLESS-ROBOT.
Maybe James was a little loud, seeing as Mr. Potter opened the back door, " James? Aurora?"
I silently groaned along with James and crouched down lower, praying he wouldn't see us and that he would just go back into the house again, but no, James would not allow that. Another loud moan filled the back garden and I had to resisted the urge to give James another one of my fantastic punches. Mr. Potter started walking closer to us leaving the door open, " Aurora? James? Wait- Is that you?"
I cursed. No, it's the frikken Easter Bunny, for crying out loud. I took a few seconds to debate whether or not it would be a good idea to just announce our 'hiding' spot or just think of a way out of this. Hmm… He started coming closer and that was when I made my decision.
I jumped up quickly, pretending that I was my perfectly normal self( Don't look at me like that), " Oh, hey Mr. Potter."
I put on the biggest smile I could manage, so obviously I looked like a pained lama.
Mr. Potter stopped walking ( WHEW), pausing before speaking again, " Aurora? Where's James?"
I could hear the panic in his voice and new it would be best to assure him that James was not alone and without parental ,or at least common sense, guidance. James was definitely not the person you leave alone, unattended for more than three seconds.
" Uh, he's here." I lied, feeling a slight sense of panic. James was still down and panting, so passing the whole situation like we were just having a conversation would be hard. Unless, saying that James is an emotional wreck and needs the floor for some emotional support… Nah, far too complicated.
" Here?" Mr. Potter asked suspiciously, eyeing me carefully. Thank the darkness for concealing the blush coming to my face, I have a sneaky suspicion that my blush would have given everything away.
I nodded ( Not like he can see it anyway), " Yeah, he's right here."
" Where here?" Mr. Potter asked again, moving closer. The panic started to rise in my again.
" On the floor." I said quickly and Mr. Potter paused in mid-step.
" Why? Is he alright?" Mr. Potter walked closer and faster.
Err, think Aurora! Use that supposed smart brain, for crying out loud.
" He's fine! He just dropped a," THINK, " sickle."
OH GLORY BUNNY HOLES!
I couldn't help but smirk at my own intelligence. Honestly, I think I should have a town named after me, then only amazing ( like myself) could live there. It could be in the mountains somewhere, with Christmas trees surrounding the boarders and a hundred restaurants and bakeries. My town would be awesome.
" Do you need help finding it?" Mr. Potter called out, walking closer. Honestly, couldn't he just stay there. All the panic attacks is not good for my heart and besides, I have to get back to apologizing to James ( Yes, I have a heart).
" Nope, I know where it is." I quickly reassured him. NOW GET BACK IN THE HOUSE!
" Are you sure?" He asked kindly.
Yes, sure. I want you to come right here and see your son panting on the floor with pain, because I accidently punched him. So I repeat, please do come help us find the supposed 'missing' sickle.
" No, it's all cool." I grinned at him. It is all cool, I don't need help.
" Alright, I am going to go inside then." He said and I could tell he was suspicious, not that I blamed him, I was a horrid liar.
" Okay." My voice sounded squeaky and rather crazed. Then again, my voice always sounds hysterical and not the Ha ha hysterical, but more like the run for cover hysterical.
Mr. Potter made his way back to the house, I stood there watching him ( Not like a stalker or anything) waiting for him to disappear completely. Almost there, almost there, almos-
He turned around ( DAMN), " By the way the food will be finished in a few minutes."
Right, food. Nice food too, I bet. Maybe pasta or veggies, like I said before, nice food. Mr. Potter disappeared into the house and I was left with my little patient. I slapped the back of his head, " And you couldn't just show your face!"
Honestly, if I carry on with all these lies, there would be absolutely no way that I would get into Heaven… At all. Jeez, cant these people work with me.
James moaned and clutched his head, : Do even know where you punched me?"
Ahh…
Right, this is the part that I nod with utmost certainty and tell him it was just in the chest. Yup, that is what I should do, and I know it, but I know that I wasn't really aiming for any part in particular. To be honest, I was just happy I didn't miss. So, I can't exactly tell you whether it was high or low.
" Um, not really." I mumbled and fiddled with the hem of my shirt, trying to act indifferent: Keyword 'trying'. I probably looked like an idiot with a newfound interest with shirts.
" Let's just say that it was below the belt." He mumble and lifted himself onto my-the- bench.
A audible 'Ohh' came from my mouth. Well, that makes it more awkward. I sat down on the bench next to him. Neither of us said anything, but I knew what he was waiting for: An apology.
Yeah, another one, can you believe it. Wasn't I just doing that a few minutes ago? If my memory is correct-which it is- it would be idiotic to say it again. I was starting to sound like someone who stutters ( don't know what you call them) and that was not the way Aurora works. Never do the same thing twice rule and all, then they would be expecting it so doing it anyway would make it unexpected, right? Shit, I think I just confused myself. Urg, I hate it when that happens…
The silence stretched out to the point where I was actually preferring the company of Professor Covey. Yes, the crazy one, but not like my nice crazy. At least she kept things interesting.
I let out a loud sigh, " I'm sorry."
I apologize, again mind you, and you know he reacts? He fell off the bench.
Yup, like I said they find my kindness unnatural and creepy, whereas I think I am doing them a great favor . Misinterpretations here, think.
" What did you just say?" He asked, absolutely dumbfounded. Ouch, yeah, second time today that has happened and I am just loving it as you can see.
" I said sorry!" I exclaimed, getting really frustrated with the lack of tact and subtly portrayed.
" Calm down, I just thought I heard wrong." James reassured me, raising his hands to surrender. My fingers itched to feel my wand in my fingers and he should be happy that I was fighting the urge to go wacky all over his Potter ass.
" And it is reactions like that that make me not want to be kind." I growled, crossing my arms. I CAN NOT GIVE IN!
James was silent for a moment, which is hard for him.
" Sorry, I know, it was a little harsh," A little? " But, that's the second time today you did something-well, noble."
Last time too, I tell you. I think I am going to give up on the Nice Aurora, Kind Aurora, Apologizes-And-Is-Civil-With-Everyone Aurora, it is obviously not catching on…
Idiots.
But, I carried on being kind and kept my mouth shut. You see the restraint I show! It is absolutely phenomenal, I tell you. French toast for me!
James seemed to take my silence as a silent ' Shut up! You offended me, you idiot' and carried on talking, " It's just strange, usually you would just say something sarcastic."
I stood up and turned to him, " Yes, James, but please remember that I do have a heart."
I stormed away only for to grab my wrist pulling me to the bench again. I struggled to get out of his grip, but his sixteen year old strength was a lot strong than my ( even though I am awesome)slightly less strong arms. After a few minutes of struggling, I gave up and decided that the silent treatment was my biggest weapon now. Silent but violent, my friend.
" You've just been acting weird the past few days that's all, Mom said it is because you are tired" Maybe a little, " Albus said you are weird in general," Thanks Al, love you too, " and Lily said you are suffering from PMS."
Silence.
WHAT THE BEEP!
There was no way I had PMS, no bloody way. Today was just annoying and bloody emotional, forget being silent, if they want PMS they will get PMS. Grr.
" I DO NOT HAVE PMS!" I bellowed at him, " I AM COMPLETELY CALM AND HAPPY!"
He looked taken back at my shouts and I immediately got angry, " YES, I AM SHOUTING! NOW WHY DON'T YOU GO FALL OFF YOUR CHAIR AGAIN!"
I could see a smile pulling at the edge of his cheek. Was he honestly going to be stupid enough to smile while I am angry?
" Do you think this is funny?" I growled at him, throwing my best glare at him.
He coughed into his hand, obviously trying to hide a laugh, " No, not at all."
I raised my eyebrow and he looked away quickly, avoiding my glaring eyes. I could hear him take a couple of deep breaths , trying to calm himself down. He really was that stupid.
" So, how was your day?" James asked casually, leaning back.
What? I was shouting at him a few seconds ago and now he is asking me about my day… CALL THE HOSPITAL, WE HAVE A MAD ONE ON THE LOSE! WE-OO! WE-OO!
" Are you mentally challenged?" I asked him warily. Not that I have anything against mentally challenged people, they are awesome people, but I along with all you others, question James' sanity.
He chuckled, not feeling offended at all and winked at me with his brown eyes, " Not nearly as much as you are."
He reached over and ruffled up my hair. Thanks, like it wasn't messy enough as it is. PMS argument forgotten.
" Stop it." I moaned and pushed his hands away, " Only your parents are allowed to do that."
James chuckled, " Nope."
And the idiot did it again. Honestly, I am actually positive that it now looks like a birds nest and that is offending the nest, not me. I growled, " Fine."
I reached over and ruffled his hair too. He growled and tried to pry my hands away but I kept coming back, after much insults being thrown at one another we just sat there and laughed. We laughed so hard that there were tears running down our cheeks, we laughed so much that even the bench shook with us, we just laughed. After a couple minutes of insanity, we finally calmed down but chuckled occasionally.
James cleared his throat, " So, I ask again, how was your day?"
I laughed again, don't ask me why, but I just found it funny. " It was fine, rather emotional."
James started laughing again and I wacked him over the head, " I do not have PMS."
This only made him laugh harder, " Of course you don't."
I growled at him and so did my stomach, " That reminds, time for food."
"YAY!" James jumped up from the bench with excitement. He recovered!
" I'm glad someone else shares my excitement about food too." I laughed and skipped along to the house. The Potters knew how to eat, Mr. Potter not so much, so I am guessing it was a Weasley thing. Ahh, you got to love the Weasleys. We ended up having a skipping race back to the house, which ended with James beating me, who would have thought! We laughed as we entered the kitchen, James managed to skip into the door, which wiped that smug look off his face. Bloody idiot.
And do you want to know what is the first thing he says?
" Make way, PMS Aurora has entered the room. Hide all cutlery and-"
It was the that I tackled him, both of us falling to the ground with a loud thump, " I do not have PMS for the last time."
Mrs. Potter place a hand on my shoulder, " Of course you don't, sweetie."
I grinned up at her, " You see, she understands."
I got up and sat down at my usually spot at the table, right between James and Lily. And yes, I was correct: Pasta it was! Applauded my amazingness!
Mr. Potter kept shooting anxious looks at me for some odd reason, " What's up, Mr. Potter?"
You see, I am perfectly normal. Cool, calm and collected.
Mr. Potter shook his head, " Nothing."
I eyed him a moment, before letting it go. Dinner seemed to go it's normal routine, James was speaking utter nonsense and so was Lily, but Albus didn't say a word. I watched as he ate his food slowly, never getting engaged in a conversation. It was strange.
" What's wrong, Albus?" I asked him, slightly concerned.
"Nothing." He shook his head.
I narrowed my eyes, " No, what?"
He opened his mouth, but closed it again.
"Spill." I pointed my fork at him threateningly. He would do it now, I was sure.
He eyed my fork fearfully and then cleared his throat, " Why did you guys take so long to get to dinner?" He paused, eyeing James and me before continuing , " Where you guys like talking or something?"
James eyed him suspiciously, " What's 'or something'?"
Albus shrugged his shoulders, " I don't know, like kissing?"
My orange juice squirted out my mouth and nose, the acidic-ness burning my nostrils, " WHAT?"
I looked at James in shock, but he just eyed Albus suspiciously, he seemed to feel my gaze and winked at me, I frowned.
"I think it falls under 'or something'." He grinned and put his arms over my shoulders, Albus' grip on his fork tightened. I mentally grimanced.
"Don't be such a prat James, we weren't doing anything like that." I elbowed him in the ribs. Was he looking for trouble- Okay, that was a stupid question, James was always looking for trouble.
"Ouch." James moaned and removed his arm in order to rub the new sore spot. Well, what else did expect to get? A bouquet of roses? Nah-ah!
" Nothing is happening, he is like my brother for crying out loud!" I exclaimed, the thought having disgusted me. I looked around the table to see everyone staring at us and I felt a blush creep to my cheeks.
After a few seconds of awkward silence, Lily decided to take pity on my and broke it (sort of), "Well, I think that's the first time you ever got rejected, James."
James fell off his chair dramatically and I groaned, " Again with the falling!"
He merely laughed, having found it funny.
And after that the whole table went back to normal, James and Albus carried on bickering, Lily and Mr. Potter was busy discussing something about dragons and I was teasing Mrs. Potter about the house décor. The normality was only broken by an owl swooping in through the window and dropping a letter onto Albus' lap. I have gotten used to them by now, apparently Mr. Potter is very popular- That's sarcasm! I am not stupid!
" What have I said about no owls at the table?" Mrs. Potter grumbled angrily.
James rolled his eyes, " I am sorry, I will just tell all my friends to train their owls to only deliver the letters after we are done eating."
This started another argument at the table, but I wasn't paying attention to them, I was focusing more on Albus. After a few seconds he looked up and cleared his throat ( how formal), " Amanda will be coming over tomorrow."
Mt fork clattered as it fell onto the table. Well, this was going to be interesting.
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