So here is another chapter... remember chapters are presents and reviews are thank you cards... cheesy I know... but kind of true...
Chapter 29:
Plots and Destiny
If the teachers thought for a second that Regulus and Rebecca's new relationship would only cause that one fight between the two brothers, they were sadly very mistaken. That first fight had only been a precursor of what was to come. Gryffindors and Slytherins were now openly fighting in the corridors. Many put it down to the added pressure of the upcoming Quidditch match but it seemed to be massively heightened by Regulus and Rebecca's presence. They had taken to holding hands and kissing in the corridors. Regulus had openly renounced his deathly ways and was well on his way to reform. The problem was the Gryffindors didn't believe him and the Slytherins wanted to kill him. The teachers had even threatened to cancel the upcoming match but nothing stopped the students duelling in the corridors.
On the morning of the Quidditch match the rivalry had taken to an all new high. The two houses exchanged cruel remarks across the breakfast tables. Sirius was in a foul mood, "it's not far… I really wish I was allowed to play…"
"I know man," James patted him on the back, "you'll come and watch though, right?"
"Wouldn't miss it for the world," Sirius laughed, "you better kick their arses, Prongs."
Sirius kissed Marlene good luck before joining Peter, Remus, Kate and Lily in the Gryffindor stand. "Lilykins, what book are you reading?" Sirius asked.
"Hogwarts, A History," Lily replied without looking up.
"You are the coolest Lily," Kate grinned.
"You know Evans," Sirius laughed, "James will be devastated if you don't watch the match."
"They haven't even started yet," Lily complained, without closing her book.
"Perhaps not," Sirius nodded, "but James is shaking that bitch from Slytherins hand."
"And their off!" the commentator started, "Potter's got the quaffle… man that guy is hot. Although there's rumours that he is dating his long term crush Lily Evans."
Lily shut her book suddenly in shock, "what the hell?"
There was applause from the stands, "finally."
Sirius laughed happily, "told you so Evans."
Lily stood up and shouted really loudly, "we're not together…"
"Not yet!" James added before scoring the first goal of the match.
The rest of the match went quickly. The Slytherins performed several fouls. The worst left Marlene with a broken arm. She was unable to finish the match and ended up sat in the stands with the others for the last hour and a half. James scored over eleven goals. At the end of the match, the Gryffindors ran onto the pitch. James picked up the Quidditch cup and searched the crowd. His eyes landed on Lily as she made her way towards him, "well done, Jamesie boy!" Sirius clapped him on the back, "knew you could do it!"
James smiled but didn't take his eyes off of Lily. Everyone was patting him on the back but he barely noticed, "Hey James," Lily grinned.
"Hey Lilipudding," James smirked.
"Congratulations... you were amazing," Lily smiled.
The crowd around them weren't paying them any attention at all. "Kiss me Evans," James demanded quietly.
"I can't," Lily replied, blushing slightly.
"Sure you can," James grinned, "no one will notice."
"Yes they will!"
"Who cares; they already think we're together anyway," James said, putting a stray lock of Lily's hair behind her ear.
"But we're not together," Lily frowned.
"We will be one day," James smiled, "come on; what's one kiss between two people who are destined to fall in love and spend the rest of their lives together?"
"You're very self assured James Charlus Potter," Lily grinned as she pushed up onto her tip toes and planted her lips on his.
Rebecca and Regulus sat at the top of the Astronomy tower, "who do you think won, Reg?" Rebecca asked.
"No idea…" they dangled their feet off the edge, "I'm hoping Slytherin and hoping Gryffindor, so lets just hope that they draw…"
They saw the crowd fall out of the stands, "looks like I love Bec," Regulus frowned as he noticed the cheering gryffindors.
"Sorry Reg…" Rebecca yarned.
They sat there for several minutes watching the crowd disperse. When everyone had finally gone, they noticed a solitary Gryffindor walking alone.
"I feel so sorry for him," Rebecca whispered, as if her voice could travel all the way down through the grounds.
"Who is it?" Regulus asked.
"Peter Pettigrew," Rebecca sighed, "he's friends with your brother… but he's not been the same since his girlfriend died over the summer…"
"Who was his girlfriend?"
"Mary MacDonald; she was really, really nice… Peter was a wreck after that… he still is… he's never with his friends… he's angry… I feel sorry for him."
Regulus allowed his mind to formulate a plan; a plan that would stop him having to use Rebecca. He was beginning to develop feelings for the Gryffindor girl and the last thing he wanted to do was hurt her. Unfortunately for Peter Pettigrew, he was at the centre of Regulus' plotting. Regulus would use Peter to get him into the Gryffindor tower so that he could accomplish his task, without hurting anyone he loved.
So I avoided the Quidditch like a chicken and gave you some hints as to what Regulus is up to instead...