4.32, Returning to Gryffindor Tower, Being Lead by Remus

Merlin! That was the most amazing Quidditch match! Slytherin was absolutely crushed! How wicked is that?!

4.34

Well, at least I thought it was a good game. Remus expressed much indifference towards the matter because he is a Disliker of Quidditch. Le sigh. That poor bloke. The only reason he doesn't like it is because he is broomstickly challenged and unable to fly. Which is entirely his own fault, because after the broomstick whacked him in the face and then he ended up falling off of it while floating two feet above the ground back in first year, he has refused to go near a broom. I think it's ridiculous. I mean, honestly, who's ever heard of a fear of broomsticks? I can understand a fear of illness or heights or salespeople. But a broomstick?! Come off it.

4.40

However, this is Remus Lupin we're talking about... And although he appears to be a rather rational being, he is secretly a freak. Just like the rest of us Marauders. Even though I'm not a "true" Marauder, since I'm female.

4.41

Pfft. I'm definitely a Marauder. James is just jealous.

4.42

... And, yes, I do realise that my last statement doesn't really make much sense.

4.43

Right-o!

4.47, Gryffindor Common Room, Lying on the Sofa

This is quite comfortable in comparison to the stands, I must say. Mmmm...

4.48

Oh no. My fellow Marauders all have evil glints in their eyes... Including Remus... Excluding Pete.

4.49

ARG!!

4.50

I am being sit upon. And it's quite uncomfortable.

4.51

You try having three teenaged blokes sitting on you. And they all happen to be squirming around, "trying to get comfortable."

4.53

Ha! I just called James "Wilberforce." He looks none too pleased because I used a name that he claims he created. Well, that is what you get, oh sweet cousin mine!

4.54

Urgh! Smelly feet! In my face!

4.55

I swear, if I ever get out of this position, Sirius' arse is going to be knocked into next week and back.

4.57

According to James, I am the Wilberforce, not him. But I kindly pointed out to him that Wilberforce is not a unisex name-calling name. And then I proceeded to call him Elvendork.

4.59

That boy will never learn. Tsk, tsk.

5.00

I wonder if Jamesie-poo realises that Wilberforce is somebody's last name... I think.

5.03

Yeah, I just asked Remus. The bloke's name was William Wilberforce. So, really, calling a male a "Wilberforce" isn't much of an insult anyway...

5.05

I cannot begin to express how happy I am that Remus is sitting on my legs rather than where James and Sirius are occupying. That'd be far more awkward...

5.07

Ah! The Gang! They will rescue me, surely!

5.13

I'm free!

5.14

... To do what I want, any old time.

5.15

Ahaha.

5.54, En Route to the Great Hall for Dinner

Oh, I am so hungry right now. I could eat Lily, I think.

5.55

And I don't generally have cannibalistic tendencies either!

5.56

Well, this is exciting... Ha! Bridget just got her foot stuck in that trap stair step!

5.57

Cheerio, Bridget!

5.59, Standing at the Bottom of the Staircase with Anne

Lily decided she had to rescue Bridget and that Anne and I must wait for the two of them. Hey, want to keep going?

Sounds great. I'm starving anyway.

6.02, Great Hall, Gryffindor Table, Dinner

Anne and I decided that our stomachs are far more valuable to us than our dear friend Bridget. You'd think that after six years the girl would learn, though. She always gets stuck in it at least twice a year. She claims it sneaks up on her, but we all know that stair steps can't sneak up on people. Their immobile! Besides, it's fact that Bridget is a bit of an airhead sometimes...

6.27

Look who's finally joining us! I wonder what took Lils so long to get Bridget un-stuck.

6.29

Well, Lily is upset with both Anne and I. On the contrary however, she would've done the same thing (leaving and going to dinner, that is) if either Anne or I got stuck. But she refuses to accept this.

6.30

Oh, Lily. I'll just have to go get James as an act of revenge!

6.43

Ahahaha! James is serenading her!

6.44

That's embarrassing... For both of them!

6.45

And I suppose it doesn't hurt that Anne temporarily bewitched Lily so that she is forced to enjoy this little act.

6.46

I'm so going to be killed after this. Although I only bewitched James. Lily's bewitchment is fully Anne's doing.

6.47

This is amazing. I congratulate myself on a job well done!

Indeed! They'll never forgive us, though.

You think?

Yeah.

I was thinking they'd be sending us thank you notes for the rest of our lives!

You poor soul.

Look who's talking! I only have to put up with James. Lily's going to snap your wand in half or something!

And what's James going to do to you? Torture you for the next week at Quidditch practice?

Probably. But that won't be too bad. I'm a big girl. You, however, would be quite handicapped without your wand.

If she snaps mine, I'm stealing yours.

No you aren't!

Oh, please. You could just write your mum to buy you a new one. It's not like you're going to die.

You could likewise write your mum!

My mum would go ballistic if she found out my wand was broken.

Ah, but therein lies the beauty of hypothetical situations, mate!

You're a barmy cow, Lizzie. I swear...

You swear! That's inappropriate and offensive. Take it back!

... I didn't even swear!

You said "I swear!"

Don't be ridiculous!

Oh, Anne, you know I am only teasing you. It gives me joy to see you upset!

You are a sick, sick little witch.

Indeed I am!

How much longer do you think this'll last?

What? Lily and James or this conversation?

The former.

Don't know.

Let's enjoy it while we can!

6.58

Even the professors are amused... Especially Dumble-y-dore. That man... He is just so happy!

7.16, Library with Remus, Hiding

So, the spells wore off but not before Anne and I got away to hide so we wouldn't be maimed right away. Remus has joined me, though, so I at least have some company.

Don't make it seem as though I willingly joined you.

But you did!

No I didn't! You grabbed me by the collar of my shirt as you were leaving! And then you practically dragged me here!

Remus, you and I both know that I am not strong enough to lug around a 90 kilogramme male.

I do not weigh that much!

Touchy, Remus!

I don't weigh that much.

I don't really care.

Well, I think you should know.

Don't be such a girl, Remus.

Elizabeth, what am I going to do with you?

I don't know... You tell me!

... You really need to cease spending time with Sirius. He's corrupting you.

What ever do you mean?

Perverted comments like that!

You know you like it.

You're a silly little girl.

That was uncalled for. I can't help it I'm slightly vertically challenged. At least I don't have a broomstick phobia.

What does that have anything to do with... well, anything?!

It has everything to do with everything.

Are you mocking me?

No. I'm just stating that you are afraid of flying.

It's not that I'm afraid of flying. I just have a preference for the ground.

Oh, come off it. That broomstick back in first year totally kicked your arse.

What?

The one that hit you in the face.

That was an accident! And how do you even remember that? I'd nearly forgotten all about it...

I only remember it because it brought me such joy and delight!

Is that so?

Indeed!

Are you sure it wasn't for some other reason?

What do you mean?

Well, it was a memory of me...

Are you suggesting something in a not-so-subtle fashion that I am still unable to understand?

Perhaps.

... If I didn't know any better, Mr. Lupin, I'd say you were flirting with me.

Really? And what would give you that impression?

... I don't know. I just kind of said it to see if you'd agree to it or not. So maybe you aren't flirting with me. But, then again, you are a male...

And what is that supposed to mean?

It means that you're daft. Like every other male on the planet.

I'm not sure if I'm insulted by that or not.

Okay. Ooh, ooh! Guess what!

What?

I kind of morphed!

... You what?

For my animagus lesson! The one that I had on Thursday, you know? When I came back to the Common Room completely exhausted?

Yeah. You collapsed on top of Sirius and fell asleep immediately.

Do I sense jealousy?

No. Just continue.

Right, well, I was so exhausted that I completely forgot to tell you that I'd managed to morph sort of. I mean, Minnie had to change me back, but I got part of the way there!

That's excellent, Elizabeth! Would you mind me asking what your animagus form is?

That's the best part!

And?

I'm an arctic fox! Which means I'm abso-bloody-lutely adorable!

An arctic fox, you say?

Yeah, here, give me a moment. I'll get the book so you can see the picture... One moment please!

Alright.

7.47, Browsing the Aisles

I brought you with me for fear that Remus would be tempted to read through some recent entries. Which I certainly do not want because then he might see my strange comments regarding my wanting to be his girlfriend... Right.

7.48

Where is that bloody book?

7.53

I have returned!

I see that. So, let's see this arctic fox.

... That is really cute.

Ahaha! I told you it was! Would I lie to you about something like this?

I don't know. You might...

But I didn't, so it matters not!

Hmm.

What?

I'm just reading the statistics.

... Why?

Just because. You can never know too much about arctic foxes, you know.

... Right.

7.58

He is completely wrapped up in that book now. Stupid bloke. Why can't he be normal and have an affinity for girls, bosoms and nether bits and whatever else males have interest in?

7.59

Oh, he is so adorable when he's reading like that...

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Hmm, well there's chapter 26! J.K. Rowling owns the Wonderful World of Harry Potter, and that which you do not recognize from there is mine. Totally CRAZY and Hyper discovered the Kung Fu Panda quote, and thus receives a virtual pair of clip-cloppers. And another pair will go to whoever finds the Rolling Stones song snippet... Also, if you're wondering why I chose arctic fox as Lizzie's animagus form, there is a simple answer: it is a relative of the wolf. As always, review, review, REVIEW!I'm glad that people have been enjoying the past few chapters and I hope this one was as good as the others. Right, well, I'd say we are nearing the end, sadly, but that is all I can say. No matter how much you try, I will not give away any hints to the ending of Elizabeth's story! Be on the lookout for another update or two tomorrow! Yours always.