Forever Young

Hello all! Thank you to anyone who has comeback to read this chapter! I didn't get much feedback last time so please review! Sorry I didn't get this chapter up faster! I had my first dance company performance last night and another rehearsal this morning! I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Chapter 2: Strike Two

Cassidy's POV:

About 3 hours later we are seated in the Great Hall waiting for the sorting to be finished. Once McGonagall calls the last name and they are sorted into Ravenclaw the feast begins. Hundreds of different foods fill the tables waiting to be eaten. Conversation and laughter fill the air

"Ehhem," Dumbledore stood as he cleared his throat "Now before we tuck in for the night I would like to remind our new friends and our older ones that the Forbidden Forest is in fact forbidden and is not to be entered by students. Also our first Hogsmeade visit will start next Saturday afternoon. Everyone enjoy your weekend, classes begin Monday morning at 9:30am sharp. Now off to bed. Pip-pip."

People began to stand and head to their common rooms for the night. Lily and Remus helped gather the first years to show them around the castle. Marlene and I made our way to the Gryffindor common room. I showered and pulled on black sweatpants and a tan sweater. We talked for a while and once Lily came back we chatted with her and eventually we settled in for sleep.

Once I knew everyone was asleep I snuck out of bed, shoved on my slippers and crept down to the common room and took a seat on the couch. I come down here every year just to sit and watch the fire. It reminds me of my mom, she sat by the fire with me when I was younger and couldn't sleep. I feel myself starting to drift into the darkness when a voice startles me out of my haze.

"Couldn't sleep?" James asked. I turned and saw him in maroon flannel pants and a gray Gryffindor Quidditch t-shirt. He sat down next to me and handed me a blanket he was carrying.

"Something like that." I said turning back to the fire.

"So how's life at the Clark household?" He asked

"You mean since you visited last week?" I teased. My father and James's father are best friends. They met when they went to Hogwarts and have been friends ever since. The Potters are like my second family. Whenever my mom and dad went away they sent us to stay with the Potters and vice versa.

James laughed and shoved me, "How was Uncle Kent today?"

"Fine," I answer back. My dad normally has a pretty rough time when it comes to Spencer and me going back to school. He gets pretty lonely. Plus in the beginning of December is when mom died so it gets pretty hard on him.

James gives me a look, "Honestly he is! I think he's finally getting over it." I protested. He stared at me as though he didn't believe me but finally he sighed.

"That's good." He stated "I hate seeing him upset."

I nod as I feel my sleepiness start to overcome me once more. I lean my head against James's shoulder and begin to drift into the darkness.

I feel myself being shaken awake the next morning. My eyes slowly blink open and I see Sirius standing over me. I sit up more and see that my head is at the opposite end of the couch and my feet are in James's lap. I see James shove him and his eyes start to flutter open.

"Rise and shine sleeping beauties!" Sirius says with a smirk. I slowly stand and push him out of the way and head up to my dormitory. I see that Lily and Marlene getting ready.

"Did you sleep downstairs?" Lily asked with a frown. I nod sleepily and move towards the bathroom to shower and change. I slip on a simple gray tee and jean shorts with my black converse. I head down stairs towards the Great Hall for breakfast. I find my friends and sit with them. I quickly gather a breakfast of strawberries, a bagel, and milk.

"Why did you sleep downstairs?" Lily asked as she took a bite of cereal. I shrug my shoulders and continue to eat my breakfast. Luckily today and tomorrow will be easy days because actually classes don't start until Monday morning. Lucky for us this year September 1st was a Friday. I continue on to eat my breakfast until I feel someone plop down next to me.

"What do you want Black?" I asked without looking up from my goblet.

"Just wanted to talk to my favorite Gryffindor is all." He stated with a dazzling smile. I roll my eyes and continue eating my breakfast and ignoring him like I do every year.

"Come on Clark just talk to me!" He whined like a child.

"I have nothing to say to you." I told him simply.

"You had plenty to say on our DATE last month." He said putting more emphasis on the word date than needed. James and Spencer's heads shot up from where they were sitting discussing Quidditch strategies. I slam down my goblet and grab Sirius's shirt dragging him from the hall.

"What the hell is your problem!?" I shout as I slam him against a wall outside of the Great Hall. He simply smirked as he looked down at me. UUUGGGHHH!

CRACK

The sound of flesh meeting flesh sounded throughout the corridor. A few 3rd years who were coming out of the Great Hall stopped and stared in horror at the sight before them.

"Scram!" I hissed at them before turning back to a now red faced Sirius.

"Damn Clark!" He said rubbing his cheek "Remind me not to get on your bad side." I let out a frustrated groan.

"YOU ALREADY ARE!" I shout at him "I already told you once…. DON'T. BRING. UP. THAT. DATE! This makes two strikes, one more and you're out." He stands in silence too afraid to make a movement.

"Got it?" I growl pulling his face close to mine. He shakes his head and scampers into the hall while I make my way outside. I head to the infamous tree where the incident happened last year. I climb up as high as I can and just sit there.

Soon I hear the shouts and laughter of my fellow classmates. I peek through the tree branches and see dozens and dozens of students making their way onto the grounds. Tall and short. First years and seventh years. Hufflepuffs and Slytherins. All different kinds of students having fun in this terrible time of war. Eventually I hear the distinctive laughter that belongs to James.

"Bloody hell Padfoot! She really got you good!" he said howling with laughter.

"Shove it Prongs!" Sirius snarled back. I could see them resting beneath the tree I was currently occupying oblivious to the fact that I was there.

"You know Padfoot if you didn't mention that date like she asked she wouldn't have slapped you." Remus said sitting at the base of the tree.

"Who's side are you on Moony!?" Sirius complained

"He's right Padfoot," Peter squeaked in reply.

"You as well Wormtail!" Sirius whined. I put my hand to my mouth to hold back the incoming laughter.

"Now onto serious matters." James declared as if starting an official meeting "How do I get Evans to say yes to me?" I roll my eyes. Guess it's time to intervene.

"Well first," I started dropping out of the tree "You can start by not being an arse." The boys squealed and huddled together as I dropped out of the tree. I laughed and crossed my arms over my chest.

"What? Never seen a girl drop out of a tree?" I teased sitting beside Remus at the base of the tree. I noticed Sirius standing as far away from me as possible. Probably afraid I'd slap him again.

"Don't worry Black, I won't hurt your precious face." I laughed. He grumbled curse words at me as he moved towards the tree.

"So Potter," I started folding my hands "You've got girl problems yes?" He slowly nods his head embarrassed. "Well I'm a girl so today is your lucky day. Take a seat boys you're about to take a crash course in 'Girls 101'. I Professor Cassidy and today-"

"Listen Clark," Sirius interrupted "I'm not sure about these gits but I defiantly do not need to be taught how to date. I know everything there is to know already."

"Now Sirius," I said smiling sweetly "There's a difference between dating a girl and the shagging her once or twice then moving on to the next." His friends bursting into a round of laughter but he stands strong and confident.

"Oh but Cassidy I'm love 'em and leave 'em kinda guy." He countered leaning against the tree.

"You're a pig." I informed him standing up to walk away.

"And you are a stuck up prude!" He shot back. I whipped around and backed him up against the tree.

"Just because I'm saving myself does not mean I am a prude! It means I'm a girl with morals! There's a fucking difference!" I snarl at him before stomping off.

So I try not to drop the F-Bomb to often. The only time I do is when I feel like it suits the scene. Please review and enjoy your weekend! :)

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