Forever Young
Sorry I didn't post sooner. I was a bit busy this weekend. Hopefully I'll post again sometime this week. It's been a bit stressful around here lately but thankfully I have my wonderful readers to turn to in a time of hardships! Love you all! Enjoy! :) Also I know Toms did not exist back then, deal with it! :P
Chapter 5: When It Rains, It Pours
Cassidy's POV:
The next morning I woke up around 10:30am and started to get ready. Since it was a bit warmer than usual I pulled on a flowy white tank top and rolled up jeans with white crocheted Toms. I pulled my hair into a messy braid and went to get breakfast. The Marauders were already there so we started to discuss our plan.
"Well how about I'll meet you guys at the Three Broomsticks around 4pm." I suggested "I could hang with Lily and Marlene for a while and then I'll hang with you guys"
"Sounds good to me," Sirius said as he continued to read the Daily Prophet. I snatched it out of his hands ignoring his protests. I looked for my dad's latest article. I didn't really follow sports but reading his work makes me feel closer to him.
"Cassi!" I heard Lily call from the entrance to the Great Hall. I looked up and saw her motioning me to come over. I hand Sirius the paper back and run to meet them.
"So you guys are on your own at 4pm. I'm meeting the guys for a late lunch." I told them as we made our way down to the village.
"You've spending an awful lot of time with them lately." Lily said suspiciously "Care to share anything?" I look at her confused and then my eyes widen.
"No, no, no!" I protest "I don't fancy any of them!" They both give me skeptical looks.
"Honestly!" I shout "James is practically family, Remus fancy's Marlene, Peter is well Peter, and Sirius is to god damned annoying."
Marlene's eyes softened, "Remus fancy's me?" she asked dreamily. I roll my eyes and smack her on the arm.
"How daft are you Marlene?" I laugh "Of course he fancy's you! Have you seen the way he looks at you? And let's not forget the Broom Cupboard Incident of '76" She blushes and turns her head. Lily still looks at me suspiciously but eventually drops it.
We go to the clothing store, the book shop, and the quill store. When 4 o'clock nears I start towards the Three Broomsticks while Lily and Marlene head into Honeydukes. I find a table for the boys and me and await their arrival.
"Cass?" I heard a voice say from behind me. I turn and see my brother settling into a seat with his girlfriend Paige.
"Hey Spence," I said standing up and giving him a brief hug "Hey Paige." I said to the young girl.
"Hey Cassidy." She said with a smile and a wave.
"What are you doing here?" Spencer asked as I settled back into my seat.
"I'm just waiting for James and his friends to show up," I said. About two seconds after I said that we heard the hoots and hollers of the Marauders. Spencer gave me a skeptical look but I brushed it off. He stayed and said hi to the boys before going back to his girlfriend giving us occasional looks.
"Hey guys," I said once they finally settled into their seats. I was at the head of the table with Sirius on my left and James on my right. Remus was next to Sirius and Peter next to James.
"Buy anything good?" Remus asked as he flagged down Madam Rosmerta.
"Not really no," I replied
"Hello boys, Hello Cassidy." Rosmerta exclaimed as she approached our table. We all called our responses.
"What can I get you all?" she asked taking out a notepad
"5 butterbeers please." I ordered with a smile. She nodded and went on her way to get them. Once she brought them back we got down to business.
"So boys," I started as I took a quick sip of butterbeer "Where did Professor Cassidy leave off?" I asked with a smirk.
"Something about not being areses" Remus suggested with a laugh.
"Right, right. Rule 1: Don't be an arse." I said pointedly looking at James. He blushed and started to gulp his drink down.
"Rule 2: Don't move in on a girl right after she breaks up with her boyfriend." I said looking at Remus. He blushes as well and keeps his head focused on the ground.
"Rule 3: Don't be shy. Put yourself out there." I smiled at Peter who shyly smiled back.
"And lastly," I said glaring at Sirius who was laughing "Don't be slutty." His face straightened out and now it was his friends turn to laugh at him. As he glared at me I could a see a faint blush starting to spread over his tanned face.
"I'm not slutty," He grumbled as he sipped at his butterbeer.
"I beg to differ," I teased. He just glared at me and excused himself to the restroom. Leaving James, Remus, Peter and I. We all continued to talk but after a while Peter announced he had to leave.
"Come on Wormtail!" James whined as he paid for his drink.
"Professor McGonagall is making me come in for extra help. She said if I don't pass the next exam she won't allow me to go to Hogsmeade for the rest of the year." He complained. We said our good-bye's leaving me, Remus, and James. Sirius still hadn't come back from the bathroom.
"Where do you think he is?" I asked as I finished off my butterbeer "He's been gone for 10 minutes"
"Probably stopped to flirt with Rosmerta." James said with a knowing smile at Remus. We all looked over to the bar and sure enough Sirius was chatting with her. James and Remus cat-called and I rolled my eyes.
"Well we've got to go and stock up on Zonko's stuff." James said putting down money for his drink. Remus followed suit.
"Later guys," I said as the exited the building. Soon enough Sirius came back to sit down.
"And then there were two." He said plopping into his seat. I smile and laugh.
"Remus and James went over to Zonko's if you want to catch up with them." I told him as I fished out money for my drink.
"Nah I was banned from there." He said putting down money as well. I look at him curiously but he just shakes his head and laughs "You don't want to know."
"Ok then," I said as I stand up "I'm gonna head over to Honeydukes real quick. Wanna come?" I ask as we head back into the streets.
"Why not," He shrugged his shoulders and led the way into the candy shop. After that we were about to head back to the carriages but we got distracted by some of the clothing in Gladrags. We didn't realize how long we were in there until the Clerk told us the last carriages would be leaving soon. Upon hearing that we bolted towards the end of the castle driveway.
"Bloody hell!" I cursed as we saw the last carriage leave from afar.
"Well I guess we'll have to walk now," Sirius said as he continued to move.
"It could be worse," I admitted. Sirius nodded in agreement. I really shouldn't have opened my mouth because not even a minute later it started to rain. Sirius turned to look at me and I gave him a lopsided smile.
"Spoke to soon?" I suggested. He just laughed and pulled me under a nearby tree.
"We can just wait here while it passes," He said. I nodded in agreement. About half an hour past before we realized it wasn't letting up anytime soon.
"Here," Sirius said taking off his navy colored sweatshirt and handing it to me.
"Sirius what are you doing?" I asked looking at the piece of material he was holding out to me. He rolled his eyes and wrapped it around my shoulders.
"We are making a run for it." He said as he pulled the hood over my head. I put my arms through the sleeves.
"But you're going to catch a cold just going like that." I said gesturing to his outfit. He was wearing jeans and a tight navy t-shirt with beat up black converse.
"So you want me to take my jacket and let you get a cold?" He said looking me up and down. I forgot I was only wearing a tank top and I had my jeans rolled up.
"Fine you win," I grumbled zipping up the hoodie. We counted to three then made a run for it. I was surprisingly faster than him. Must be from all the running I do. We finally make it back to the castle gates. We see Hagrid walking up the drive to the castle. We call and yell for him and luckily he hears us over the rain.
"Blimey, why didn't you two get here faster?" He asked unlocking the gates to let us in. We looked at each other and laughed.
"We lost track of time." I told him as the three of us made our way to the castle. As we entered the castle mostly everyone was in the Great Hall for dinner. Sirius and I made our way up to the Gryffindor Common Room to dry off and change. I took a warm shower and pulled on a pair of gray Hogwarts sweatpants along with a Gryffindor Quidditch long sleeved shirt. I stepped into my moccasin slippers and made my way downstairs.
No one was there so I grabbed my book from under the couch cushion where I hid it and sat on the couch starting to read. I soon felt a presence next to me. I turn and there was Sirius a mere two inches away from my face. I jump back and stare at him in shock.
"Whatcha reading?" He asks casually with a smile on his face. I glare at him then hit him with my book.
"None of your business," I told him turning back to the book. He snatched it out of my hand and held it out of my reach.
"Hey!" I shout as I jump to reach it. He puts it more out of my reach and starts to read the inside cover of the book.
"To Kill a Mockingbird?" He reads "Why would anyone want to kill a mockingbird?" He dumbly asks.
"I don't know I haven't quite figured it out yet." I grumble placing my hands on my hips. I jump to reach it but don't succeed. Instead I fall down and trip pushing Sirius onto the couch and falling on top of him in the process. He drops the book and I sit up so I can grab it almost. When I reach down I find myself falling. My balanced is regained when Sirius holds my hips into place. I look down and blush only now realizing that I'm straddling Sirius's abdomen.
"What the hell Black!?"
We both turn to look at the portrait door that had just opened revealing my brother along with James, Remus, and Peter. Spencer looked furious, James and Remus were shaking their heads at us, and Peter was blushing and looking at the ground. I quickly push myself off of Sirius and straighten out my clothing.
"It's not what it looks like," Sirius choked out as he too stood up to straighten out his clothing.
"Oh really?" fumed Spencer "Because it looked like you were about to shag my baby sister!"
"Spencer!" I yell at him.
"We were only fooling around!" Sirius exclaimed. My brothers eyes darkened and he lunged at Sirius. He didn't make it very far because I stepped in the way.
"He didn't mean it like that!" I tell him as I push him away from Sirius. He tries once more to lung at him but James holds him back.
"Sirius I'd go upstairs if I were you." James said nodding towards the stairs. He opened his mouth like he wanted to say something but then stomped away mumbling a 'whatever' on his way out.
"What the hell Cassi!" Spencer roared once more after Sirius retreated up the stairs.
"We were just goofing off, he stole my book and when I jumped to get it back I tripped and pushed him onto the couch and fell on top of him." I explained to him "No biggie. Besides do you really think I'd shag someone in the Common Room? Do you honestly think that little of me?" Spencer opened his mouth then closed it looking down at the ground.
"I'm sorry Cass, I'm only trying to look out for you." He said wrapping his arms around me. I rolled my eyes but hugged him back.
"Whatever, and don't say sorry to me." I said finally pushing him away "Go say sorry to Sirius." He gives me a face and I make one back. It's a silent battle between brother and sister. Guess who won.
"Fine!" Spencer finally huffed "I'll go apologize." I give a triumphed smile and make my way up the stairs behind him. When we made it to the 6th year dormitory I knocked on the door waiting for Sirius to answer. He opened the door and looked confused at why we were there. I push Spencer toward him and he lets out a large breath.
"I'm sorry," he mumbled.
"I'm sorry what was that?" I asked him cupping my ear. I rolled his eyes and said it again.
"Good boy," I smiled patting his head. He grumbled 'whatever' and made his way out of the room towards his own dorm. I laugh at his retreating form and so does Sirius.
"Thanks." He said as soon as we heard the slam of my brother's dorm.
"Anytime," I said flashing a smile and retreating back down the stairs.
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