As It Was and You Were
Chapter Eleven
Taken Literally
Lily shrugged then walked down the spiral stairs not quite looking where she was going. She fell and rolled down the stairs, round and round, down and down, painful and more painful. She then landed in a heap at the bottom of the stairs, in the process bowling over James who was walking by at that exact, precise, unfortunate moment.
"Ow," they both sat up patting sore areas on their body, which were both painful and numerous in number. They untangled themselves.
"Ow," James gave Lily a dirty look.
"Ow," Lily returned the phrase and mirrored his look.
"Ow,"
"Ow,"
"Ow,"
"Ow,"
"Ow,"
"Ow,"
"Ow,"
"OK. Shut up,"
"Right," James tried to get to his feet, wincing when he was halfway there. "Ow,"
Lily glared at him. "Don't start that again,"
"OK," he turned his face away from her and arranged his face so it looked like a cross between someone who was constipated and someone who had been shot. All in all, it portrayed one in extreme pain.
"Sorry. I tripped on my way down,"
"This is the second time I've fallen today. The first time was just before when I fell over a bowl of cat food. It was in the middle of the hall, right where anyone could trip over it. Filch really has to rethink Mrs. Norris' eating places,"
"Yeah," Lily looked away nervously. "Stupid of him,"
"Well anyway, what were you doing up at the top of the tower?" James helped Lily to her feet.
"Erm, I saw two people go up there so I went to investigate," Lily turned away from James slightly, who had still not let go of her arm. "I went up there and… and," Lily seemed t be intoxicated by James' close presence. "They were… having a bit of fun. So I stopped them… and… sent them back… I got dis-distracted,"
Lily looked up into James' eyes and his hands traced slowly down her spine, his breathing becoming quicker. Lily's hands were limp on James' chest, and she began to feel light headed again. He tilted his head slowly and touched his lips to hers, very carefully, parting them slightly. Then Lily collapsed.
"Lily?" his voice was alarmed and he held her up.
"You… made… me… faint," she accused him dizzily. Lily was suddenly alert. This sounded too familiar. Like a sequence in a romance novel. She shifted her eyes sideways.
"This is familiar," she voiced her opinion, "Too familiar,"
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The group of werewolves had gone off running. In two groups they were heading in opposite directions. Jacob was accompanied by Quil and Paul. They were running, or more like jogging to these wolves, toward the lake. The grounds were lit up by the full moon and the reflection in the lake made it even brighter with twice the light for the same price. There was movement ahead. The wolves came to a grinding halt and flattened themselves against the ground. They all squinted; if werewolves can squint at all I imagine it looks a little odd. Up ahead there was a group of animals. Only two. Another werewolf and a large shaggy black dog. The werewolf here looked nothing like them. It appeared to look like a hairless rat that could stand up on its hind legs; its actions seemed somewhat more human too.
Guys, we've got something here.
Paul get the other round here. I think we've found it.
Jacob you idiot, I just said we had something.
Yeah? So what? I'm just agreeing.
Well, you made it sound like you didn't even listen to what I said. You know, as group leader you are expected to take all of our opinions into account.
Yeah, and as group leader this is me not caring. Now just call the others.
I say this is a rather intriguing ability I have acquired.
OK. What the puck was that?
Well my unknown friend I can see we are in a bit of a… kerfuffle. You see, up until now I could not read anybody else's thoughts.
Yeah that's great but who are you?
Oh I'm Sirius, this is Remus and the other one is Peter.
Who's the werewolf? Paul, I don't hear you getting the others here.
I got Quil to do it.
You know as a member of my group you are meant to do what I say and not try and… fob off what orders I give you.
Well sorry Mister I-had-to-run-away-because-my-best-friend-was-in-love-with-another-guy. Whatever happened to you taking my feelings into account?
Oh Jesus. I am surrounded by a bunch of girls. You two clear off. Get them. You there.
Who me?
Yes you with the poncy accent. Start talking.
Two of the larger wolves took off away from the group while the lone wolf walked forward to meet with the others. He walked up to them and paused. He transformed back into a human and dressed himself again.
The members of the other group did not change however just sat there giving each other some glances. All of a sudden Remus began to change from werewolf to human. He shrunk in size and the hair receded back into his body.
The other two appeared back into their form, unlike Remus, completely dressed, and Peter clutching onto Sirius' back.
"Well I say,"
I am ever so sorry for takig a long time to update, but I can only give the same excuse as last time. I am currently in the middle of studying for exams. Even though I only have two, studying takes away your creative juices. Particuarly when you are attempting to create epic chapters. Review please? They'd be ever so nice to read. Also I would like to thank the lovely people who have been reviewing my stories. It keeps my morale up.