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Chapter 16

"What the bloody hell was that?" A voice said. Mine.

Sirius and I stood up, trying to see over the crowds, there was someone moving around - crashing into things and being fairly loud and annoying. I couldn't see well from far so I moved in closer so I could get a better view. I wish I hadn't.

"Is that James?" Sirius spluttered, laughing.

James was standing on the table now, a shot in his hand. He looked like he was saying something but I couldn't hear over the buzz of the people around me. I could however hear the drunken cheers around me every time James said something. Suddenly, James began to sing. His voice was not singing material - he was loud, pitchy and all around terrible. I wasn't sure whether to laugh at him or to stop him. The marauder part of me wanted to take a picture of this and remind James of this moment the next time he was sober but the other part of me wanted me to stop him. I was kind of torn.

"You're my sunshine!" he sang, "You're my only sunshine! I love you when I'm okay!" I slapped a hand across my forehead. I had taught him that song in second year and not only was he singing it badly he wasn't even singing the right lyrics! I was ashamed and appalled.

"Hey, isn't he singing the muggle song you taught him? I hate that song." Sirius said his eyes focused on James.

I stared at him openmouthed and proceeded to hit his shoulder, "How dare you! It's a lovely song. What do you listen to anyway? Other than the music of Satan of course."

Sirius guffawed, "Haha, very funny."

"You make me happy when skies are blue- grey, I mean grey!" James swayed "You make me-" he didn't get to finish his sentence because he stumbled and fell face-first onto the floor. The crowd gasped as they tried to figure out what to do. This was basically my signal to interfere. Sirius and I ran towards him, pushing the people around us so that we could save the drunken James from further humiliation - if that was even possible.

Sirius and I exchanged a look, "You okay, Prongs?!" I asked, loudly hoping he could hear me.

He patted my cheek and nodded dreamily, "Yes, I'm fine. But, I didn't know that dragons could talk." His eyes went to Sirius, "Sirius Padfoot Black! Where have you been?" he said, grinning at him.

I rolled my eyes at James. So I was the dragon but Sirius was himself? Also, I wondered if James knew was Sirius's middle name was. It was Orion.

Sirius chortled and helped his drunk friend up "I've been here the whole time. But enough about that how do you feel, mate?"

James stuck both of his thumbs up, "I-I feel terrible- no, terrific. Terrific! Can I jus' say, you are- you are my best. You, Winnie, Remus and Pete-er are my bests. I love you." James slurred his words, jabbing his finger into Sirius's chest.

Sirius laughed and clapped a hand onto his back, "Thanks mate, alright let's go upstairs."

James shook his head and began to look wildly around the room, "W- wait I didn't say happy birthday to Win-winnie." he said, looking like a sad child.

My heart softened at his words, "I'll tell her, James." I piped up. "I promise."

James smiled at me, with his eyes half-closed. "Thanks dragon." he said and then waved at me before climbing up the stairs with Sirius who was trying and failing to stop himself from laughing.

Can you say weirdest birthday ever? Despite the strange things that have happened today I was happy. That's all that mattered.

I smiled at everyone as I entered The Great Hall and sat down in our usual places. James and Remus were blankly staring at their food, they both looked like the human equivalent of a zombie. Sirius and Peter were engaged in conversation in hushed voices which I assumed was because Remus and James were both extremely hungover.

"Good morning, I presume?" I said, taking a swig of my pumpkin juice.

James looked at me with tired eyes, "Winnie, I love you- I do, but please refrain from talking." he said and proceeded to wrap his arms around his head and lay his head on the table.

I snorted, "I think that was the nicest way to tell someone to shut up." My eyes flashed to Remus who was resting his head on his hand, eyes closed. "You alright Remus?"

His eyelid fluttered open for a second or two before they shut once more, "I'm in the best mood ever, my energy levels are high. I feel like I can take on the world." He said sarcasm rolling off his tongue.

I raised my eyebrow at him, "Wow, you sound just like me. I guess you learned from the best." I said and then shuffled through my bag before pulling out two vials of hangover potion. "Look alive fellas, you're going to love me more than you already do,"

James didn't look up, "What did you do now?" he mumbled.

I nudged both of them, "Two vials of hangover potion for my two idiotic best friends." I said, grinning.

Both of their hands snapped up as if I had just announced that a war was happening right this moment and they took the vials desperately out of my hand and drank it in one go. I wasn't sure whether to be impressed or concerned. Both, definitely both.

Remus wiped his mouth with his shirt, "You were right, I do love you. I am definitely naming my child after you."

James looked like he was in paradise, "The headache's gone, I can breathe! I can see! I can live!" He said melodramatically, "You are a saviour. A hero! You shall be rewarded, Winnie Erhard Powers!" he exclaimed while pointing at me.

Sirius laughed, "Your middle name is Erhard ? Your parents must hate you." He teased.

I chuckled, "I like to think they're creative!" My gaze turned to James "Also, quick question - how do you know my middle name? I never told anyone about it." I said, narrowing my eyes at him suspiciously.

James ran a hand through his hair, "Ah, a wizard never reveals his secrets." he said with a wink.

My finger traced my bottom lip, "So..Greg told you?" Greg and James occasionally sent letters to each other. James would request quidditch tips. Greg would refuse. That sort of thing.

His grin disappeared and he slumped his shoulders, "Yeah." He mumbled as if I had exposed his secrets or something. "He sent me tickets to his next match! In the holidays, isn't that great?"

Sirius spun around, "Tickets to whose match?" He pried, darting his eyes between us.

I swallowed on a piece of toast, "The Chudley Cannons, of course! You guys should all come! I'm going. I can get you all tickets."

James banged his palms on the table making the food jump up a little, "That is a brilliant idea - do it. We are all going to have the best time ever."

Remus scratched the back of his head, "Do I have to? I mean quidditch is great and all but I want to relax in the holidays..if that's okay with you guys."

Sirius looked at him sadly, "What! no! it won't be the same without you Moony!"

Peter decided to speak, "Uh yeah guys, me too. I'm actually travelling to Ireland in the christmas holidays." he said meekly.

James gasped, "Not you too Wormtail!" he then met my eyes, "This is an outrage on all levels."

Remus cut up his eggs, "How many levels are there exactly?" He said, asking rhetorically.

I laughed at James's dramatic behaviour and looked at all of them, "Okay Wormtail you're excused this time but you," I narrowed my eyes at Remus, "Have no excuse Mr! you have to come and cheer my brother on."

Remus sighed, "Do I have to? I mean, he's not my brother."

I gasped and put my hand on my heart, "How dare you Remus whatever your middle name is Lupin! I am not only shocked - I am disappointed. You know what I don't care I'm getting you and Peter tickets."

Remus laughed, "My middle name is John and you can get me a ticket but that doesn't mean I'll come."

I looked away dramatically, "I just can't - I just can't believe it."

Remus gave me an apologetic look, "I'm sorry but who knows I might-" He said before I cut him off.

My eyes widened, "No! I can't believe your middle name is John. I was so sure that it was Jacob - guess you were right Prongs." I said, looking over at James who was stuffing his face.

James swallowed his food, "I told you it was John! You owe me two knuts." he said, looking proud of himself. Smug prick.

I rolled my eyes, "No I don't and if you keep asking for it you'll have no nuts."

Remus laughed, "Did you hear that James?" he said, grinning.

Sirius spat out his pumpkin juice, "Looks like somebody is on fire today," he said wiping his lips with a smile.

James turned a little pink, "I- eh- shut up Winifred." he said sheepishly.

I sipped my pumpkin juice proudly, "That's what I thought." I said grinning.

I slipped through the empty hallway, mumbling a happy tune that was popular these days. I had just finished another detention with McGonnagall and for some reason she decided to just let me sit and read for detention. Which was absolutely great..and extremely suspicious, now that I thought about it.

The hallway was empty and I realised it was almost time for dinner. I paused and looked at my watch, I had ten minutes before I had to- my sentence was stopped short when a sweaty hand clamped over my mouth and before I could react I was asleep.

When I awoke, I was in someplace dark. I couldn't see anything but I could feel people around me. Probably because whoever was there was breathing so loudly. Suddenly they all started sniggering and I could feel my cheeks reddening from anger and embarrassment. There was a cloth tied around my mouth so I couldn't talk, I also felt my arms tied behind my back - without rope. Magic.

"She's awake, finally. I thought you said that it would make her sleep for a bit." A strange voice said, obviously someone I didn't know. I furrowed my brows trying to see if that voice was familiar but I couldn't place it.

Someone scoffed, "oh sorry, do I look like I know how to make a sleeping potion? I don't take potions anymore!" Another voice said, a deep familiar voice. But at the same time I had no idea who it was and it was annoying me.

The cloth was ripped out of my mouth and I erupted, "Excuse me but who the hell do you think you are? Are you insane?" I said and tried to kick whoever ripped the cloth.

"Somebody do something to shut her up," The familiar voice said annoyed.

"Like what? Kill her?" The other voice scoffed.

"Why would we kill her when we could ruin her life instead?" A sarky voice said instead. I knew this voice, I could recognise it anywhere.

Suddenly the light flickered on and three people stood. Mulciber, Crabbe, Avery and the worst of all Kenneth Williams. It was like somebody took a knife and stabbed it deep into my heart, took it out and did it again. A thousand times.

"W-what...what the hell is going on?" I wheezed, barely able to utter a few words. I wanted to cry right then and there but I held myself, I wouldn't allow them to have the pleasure of seeing me cry.

"What do you think Winnie? You ruined my life. You turned everyone against me. What's going on you ask? A little thing called revenge, love." Kenneth said, inching his face towards mine and grinning crazily at me.

My heart sped up, I had never been so terrified in my life. This was sheer, pure terror. The people standing before me were utterly insane and they probably didn't even see it. I wasn't going to let them know that I was scared, that I was stopping my legs from shaking.

I raised an eyebrow at him, "Okay, then. We know why you're here what about you two? Hmm, care to share with us? I'm especially curious about why you're here Avery, since I never openly did anything to you." I said, smirking. I didn't know how I was able to speak properly but I somehow could.

Kenneth licked his lips, looking a bit defeated about the fact that I didn't look or act scared despite the fact that Kenneth scared me more than Mulciber and Avery. Crabbe was more annoying than scary.

Mulciber laughed, "I told you I'd get you didn't I mud blood? You proud mud blood, thinking you're so great. Thinking you're so smart. You're not. You're nothing but filth." He said glaring at me, " and it's time for you to pay."

Avery snickered, "Why am I here? Because I'm bored and I hate disgusting mudbloods like you. Does that answer your question?" He said and then took out his wand and stared at me, happily.

"No," Kenneth said and pushed Avery out of the way, "I'll do it," he grinned and then took out his wand and pointed at me, "Imperio." He said wickedly.

With a flick of his wrist I was up. It was like I had no control over my body, I suddenly walked left and right making them all laugh. I felt like a prisoner in my own body, I couldn't move any part of my body all I could do was watch.

"Now you are going to go to the great Hall and see your friends and you're going to break their hearts. You're going to make them hate you - no wait, you're going to make everyone hate you too. Especially James Potter." Kenneth said and spat James's name like it was poison. He always was jealous of James.

I tried to fight it, tried to stop myself but I couldn't and I could feel myself leave the room eqand walk to the great Hall, every step felt like an eternity and I wanted to cry, I wanted to cry so badly and I did. I couldn't control my body but I could cry, tears were rushing from my eyes. I couldn't see where I was going but I knew where I was going.

I pushed open the door to the great Hall and moved towards the boys who were talking loudly and laughing, Sirius was the first one to see me and wave me over. No, stop. I couldn't do this to them.

"Hey Winnie! Come and hear what James - hey, why are you crying, what's wrong?" He said concern evident in his voice, his grey eyes took in my state. I assumed my face was stoic but I was crying. How weird must I have looked?

"Winnie? What's going on?" James said, standing up and putting a hand on my shoulder.

"I need you to leave me alone." I said emotionless, "I don't like you. I never did. I wasn't Sony friends with you guys because you were popular."

Every word that was coming out my my mouth was a stab at my heart, I couldn't imagine how they were feeling.

Remus furrowed his brows, "Is this a joke? Winnie what are you saying?" He said looking hurt.

I spoke monotonous, "I can't pretend to like you guys anymore. You all mean nothing to me and I don't care about any of you. You could all drop dead right now and I wouldn't give a damn." I didn't know where these words were coming from, I assumed this had to do with Kenneth. He was probably making me say all this.

Sirius cracked his knuckles and studied my face intently, "If this is true. If all you are saying is true then why are you crying?" He said and got off the table and stood opposite me.

I wanted to tell him that this was all because of Kenneth, I wanted to hug him - I wanted to do anything besides this. Apparently Kenneth wasn't prepared for this because I didn't reply.

"I'm not lying to you, I honestly don't care about you and I don't want to be friends with any of you. I thought I could learn to like you guys but I can't. You're all so stuck up and rude, I even dumped Kenneth because of you. This was a big mistake and I don't think you should ever talk to me - I know I won't talk to any of you." I said nonchalantly as if talking about the weather or the time. I rolled my eyes at the Kenneth bit. Stupid Kenneth.

James clenched his jaw and ruffled his hair, "Is this true? Do you really feel that way? Because I've known you for years - this isn't you." James said and narrowed his eyes at me, suspiciously.

I was so happy. Yes! He was right this wasn't me. If there was one person I could count on it as James, maybe he could figure out what was truly happening.

Sirius glared at me, "She wouldn't be saying it if it wasn't true. I mean, Winnie never does this kind of stuff. Maybe she's telling the truth. If what you wanted as for us to hate you then wish granted." Sirius said bitterly.

Remus ran a hand through his hair, " Why are you doing this? I don't- I don't understand." He said shaking his head.

Every part of me wanted to destroy Kenneth.

"Yes that's exactly what I want. Leave me alone. In fact, I'm directing this to everyone here. Leave me alone. I hate all of you anyway." I said talking to the people around you and then turned back to them, "Especially you four. Merlin, I hate all of you. Smug pricks." I said and then turned around and left. I could never forget the hurt looks on their faces.

I felt my body take me back to the place where I woke up, somewhere on the fifth floor. The door opened for me and I was pulled in despite the fact they had total control over my body! They just had to pull me in. Idiots.

Mulciber started to laugh, " That was great! They all hate you. Serves you right you disgusting piece of filth."

Suddenly I could move my body again so I did the smartest thing, I slapped Kenneth as hard as I could. "How could you? You evil cockroach! How could you? You're disgusting - you all are. I hope you're cold because it's going to be flaming hot where you're going!"

Avery, Mulciber and Kenneth gaped at me. Luckily they were all stupid and slow, I pushed the door open and ran - ran as fast as I could. But not before I was petrified. I couldn't move at all, stupid Kenneth wasn't as slow and stupid as I had thought. He quickpy and shakily took out his wand from his pocket and pointed at me.

"Obliviate." He said, gulping.

Oh no.