Hey thank you all so much for the reviews! So pleased that ye liked it. Alright so let's quickly move on to the wedding party then. Hope you will enjoy this one as much. Talk to u later. :)
"Alright everybody could I have your attention please….just for a moment?" James exclaimed, tingling his wine glass with his fork and waving some paper in his hands. Everybody turned to focus at a now standing James who was beaming all around the room.
"Alright….thank you. Well as most of you in this room know, Remus and I have been best friends since our days at Hogwarts. We actually met on our very first day. Old McGonagall…."
"Less of the old thank you James." Minerva shouted from across the room which rang gentle laughter throughout.
"Yeah sorry about that Professor. Anyway…..Sirius had no clue where we were headed so he asked this meek little chap with sandy hair who just so happened to be sitting quite near us at the breakfast table. Little did we realise that that meek little chap would turn out to be our best friend. So….the last thing ye want is to sit here all night as I ramble on about our days at Hogwarts. I could tell ya a few good ones but I won't. Remus, it is an absolute honour to be standing up here as your best man. You have been a true friend from the start and I hope that you and Tonks share as much joy together as Sirius and I have had with you over the past twenty-one years." He raised his glass towards him as Remus smiled fondly at him.
"Tonks, you really do make a beautiful bride and I can say this from the very bottom of my heart…. I truly hope that you and Remus have a very beautiful life together." James raised his glass as he said….
"To Remus and Tonks. May the fairytale never end."
"To Remus and Tonks." Proclaimed the whole room.
"Alright folks lets get this party started then!" Sirius shouted gleefully.
The night was naturally a success. Everybody congratulated Remus and Tonks and couldn't stop remarking on how James speech was so out of character. They were expecting something mischievous and reminiscing since Remus was the final marauder to tie the knot. Nevertheless all agreed that it was adequate; and quite poignant. However, there was a minor incident which occurred which sent certain parties spiralling out of control. There obviously was alcohol on offer and quite tempting to those in particular who were under age.
"Alright there Rob?" George asked. He was sitting at an empty table with Fred as Rob passed by looking disgruntled.
"Hey George, Fred. What is that you got there?" He asked pointing to the two classes containing an amber substance.
"This is fire whiskey mate. The best drink around in my humble opinion. I will admit though that it is a bit sharp for an inexperienced pallet but…."
"Do you mind if I try some George?"
"Be my guest mate." George replied handing him the glass. Rob took a long slug out of it which caused the twins to look quizzically at one another.
"That stuff isn't half bad. Can you get me some please? I doubt that they would serve me…."
"Rob we are also under age." Fred said matter of factly.
"Well then how did you get it?" Rob asked intrigued as he pulled a chair out and sat down.
"Well….we are very much in with one of the waitresses here mate. Her name is Tania…..here she is. Hey Tania….hey…."
"Yes what is it now Fred?" Tania asked humorously.
"Well….funny you should ask that. Would there be any chance you could get us a couple more fire whiskeys? We would be very much obliged….."
She shook her head before she said…..
"You had best not make a habit out of this you hear?"
"We cross our hearts." The both replied grinning. She just laughed before attending to their order.
Rob laughed at them before saying….
"You guys are pure class!" They shared a high five before the next round of fire whiskeys came.
Harry was sitting at a table talking to Ron and Hermione.
"So….you haven't had anymore dreams have you?" Hermione asked anxiously.
"No." Harry replied shaking his head.
"Well surely that is a good thing."
"Yes. Of course it is Hermione but….dad and Sirius still want me to take occlumency with Snape. I mean of all people…."
"Yes but Harry….if he can help you…."
"Hermione….its Snape. All he has ever wanted was to make me suffer for what dad and Sirius did to him at school."
"Hey wait a minute. Isn't Remus going to be staying on teaching us next year?"
"So what if he is Ron?"
"Well I mean….Snape wouldn't try anything funny with him about would he? I mean….he didn't do as much this year did he?"
"Alright boys and girl….what's the craic with ye?"
"Hey Sirius." They all droned. He looked at them perplexed before sitting next to Harry and saying.
"Now hey what's all this about? It's a wedding….you are meant to be happy. Go out and have fun! Hey Harry there are some cracking girls around mate. You should check them out." He smiled at all of them, winked at Harry before patting him on the back lightly as he rose from the seat and left them.
"Hey come on Harry, Sirius is right mate."
"What about checking out the girls? Oh you are so chauvinistic Ronald!" Hermione huffed swinging her hair out of her face and turning her back on him.
"No I meant about having fun. Come on let's go and find the boys!"
"And then he was like….oh hey ya Harry." Rob beamed. Harry strode towards the table with Ron and Hermione on either side of him. Fred and George raised their glasses to him in recognition before the three of them pulled put a seat at the table.
"Alright there Harry? Would you fancy a fire whiskey?"
"We are under age Fred. As a matter of fact so are you. What do you think you are doing drinking alcohol?"
"Well Hermione if you don't want to dabble in the dark side we wont force you love." George replied with a wink.
"Ah ya come on Hermione….lets have a drink." Harry berated which earned him a scowl from her.
"If you want to damage your liver then fine. I do not." With that she stood up and stormed off in the direction of Ginny's table.
They all burst out laughing before the twins passed over some glasses to Harry and Ron.
For the next hour the boys ripped into the fire whiskeys and related various humorous events at Hogwarts. Most of them relating to Snape and the marauders. Fred and George related their many pranks that have come and gone and the ones that are yet to come. Rob reminisced about his time in America as a child and mentioned how he longed to be back there when Tania came towards them again. This time she held a tray which was not for them but the fire whiskey had gone to Harry and Robs head and so they began performing out of character.
"Alright Tania love. Where are you of to then?" Harry asked standing up at the table. Tania turned around cautiously and smiled a little as she replied;
"I am going to do my job Harry. There are people over there who request drinks so…."
"Well you can do me anytime you want love…." They all roared with laughter making other guests look in their direction and one of them was Sirius. He was sitting with Albus, Minerva, James and Lily when he heard this out burst.
"Harry you are drunk. So stop making a show of yourself please." Tania ushered through gritted teeth. Harry then came around the table, stumbling as he said….
"Aww come on love…..don't be like that. We could make it good you and I….might be fun….how about a little strip tease boys. Ha ha get it?" Whilst Fred and George remained certain that Harry had gone too far, Rob and Ron laughed at him. Sirius galloped over to him, kicking chairs aside in the process.
"Harry! Alright boys? Do you mind if I speak to my godson alone for a moment?"
"Hey….he is all yours Sirius mate." Fred droned with a slight wave with the back of his hand.
Sirius smiled blandly taking it that the twins realised he had gone too far.
Sirius dragged Harry by the arm out into the hotel lobby. All the while Harry tried to wriggle out of his Godfathers grip but to no avail. Once outside the ballroom, Sirius pulled Harry into a secluded corner. He sat him down on the black leather sofa as he stared hard at him. Harry beamed up at him.
"Alright there Padfoot? Having a good night are we?"
"No we are not having a good night Harry. What the bloody hell is wrong with you?"
"What are you tal….talking about…about?" Harry hiccoughed.
"How many fire whiskeys have you had?" Sirius asked anxiously.
"Ah man it's a party…"
"Yes and you are ruining it mate. How many have you had Harry?"
"I lost count. Maybe about….seven or eight?"
"SEVEN OR EIGHT? Boy please tell me that you are joking? Two of them would send a bandy man legless….how did you consume that many?"
"Sirius….I don't feel so good…." Harry moaned as he stared down at the floor whilst nursing his stomach.
"Alright come on….lets go. Come on…." He said patiently, pulling Harry up by the elbow.
"Where are we going Sirius?" Harry asked feebly.
"My room now come on…."
Sirius kept his arm around Harry's waist as he escorted him down the long corridor all the while asking how he was. Harry merely moaned in response. Finally they reached the destination. Sirius pulled open the door as they stepped in. Once inside Harry dived for the bathroom on right and released his body of the toxins.
Sirius smiled blandly as he said to himself…."The joys of over indulgence…..let me know if you need me Harry." Sirius shouted as he sat on the bed.
A few minutes later Harry staggered out of the bathroom, looking bleary eyed and weak. Sirius stared at him and said….
"Well you look bloody awful!" Harry sniggered as he rested his head against the door frame.
"Thanks Sirius." He replied weakly.
"Do you want to tell me what the hell got into you tonight? You never would touch alcohol. I always had you down as the mature, responsible one of the bunch."
"Ya well…I think I might just go back to that now." He replied dimly as he slowly made his way over to the bed and collapsed lengthways next to Sirius, eyes closed Sirius looked at him fondly before saying…..
"Harry….I understand that you feel you have the weight of the world on your shoulders. I also understand your reservations and fears about what lies ahead of you but….has the last fourteen years taught you nothing? Whatever you go through, we go through, whatever joy you experience, we experience. Now you have a lot to deal with for such a young age I will admit that but if life has taught me anything it's that whatever trouble you are in, you wont find answers at the bottom of a glass. The only way to defeat your demons is to face them head on. You have family and friends who are prepared to help you do that but you in turn have to help yourself. If Remus can deal with being a werewolf and salvage a life for himself why cant you? If I can get through a life of torment and torture why cant you? Harry….Harry…." Sirius shook his head as he smirked to himself.
"Brilliant. In my opinion that was the best speech I ever gave and the git heard none of it."
"Sirius? Are you in there?" Remus called from outside the door. Sirius got up and headed towards it.
"Hey what's up Moony?" Sirius asked bemused.
"Are you alright Sirius? Fred said that you and Harry headed out for a friendly chat but that was half an hour ago. What is going on?" He asked concerned.
"Oh nothing….Harry just had a bit too much to drink. He vomited it all up so now he is sleeping it off."
"I see…"
"Ya….but we best make sure he apologises to Tania in the morning. He said a few things that were very out of character…."
"Well Sirius that is what drink does to you. You should know…" He winked at his friend which earned him a thump.
"Anyway….lets head back to the party. Harry will know where we are."
"Are you sure that he will be alright here?"
"Ya of course. He is well knocked out….."
"Remus….." Harry sat up on the bed rubbing his forehead tiredly as he stood up.
"Ah Harry….how are you?"
"I have been better. I am really sorry for ruining your night though…."
"No you didn't Harry. Tonks is a bit disgusted that you didn't dance with her all night though…"
They laughed a little before Harry said….
"Well I guess I better honour her request then hadn't I?"
"Let's go Pronglset…."
"Sirius I am so sorry about earlier…"
Sirius approached him, threw his arm around his shoulder and said….
"Apologise to Tania first mate."
"Of course…."
"Right come you two. Let's go and party."
Mmmm not so sure about the ending but what did ye think in general? Talk to ya soon. :)