Forever and Always | By : cls2256 Category: HP Canon Characters paired with Original Characters > Het - Male/Female Views: 6832 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 2 |
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NEWT testing came around at middle of May and Mia was very ready to get them over with. Her mother had sent her an owl the day before testing, wishing her best of luck on her tests. She was surprised there weren’t any sneering sentences about how she was expecting outstanding scores, it was a rather nice letter. She spent most of that month studying profusely, having cram sessions with Penelope in the common room while snacking on licorice wands.
After her Herbology test, Andrew Flint came walking up to her and Penelope.
“Hey, Mia, can I talk to you? He asked.
“Sod off, Andrew” Penelope hissed, but Mia held her hand up, curious as to what he had to say.
They took a few steps away from Penelope, who stood with her hands on her hips, giving Andrew the death stare.
“Listen, I just wanted to say thanks for all the help with my classes this year. I think I did ok on my NEWTs” he said, looking at the ground. “And I’m sorry, for what happened. You know…”
“Thanks Andrew” Mia said, feeling uncomfortable.
“So, are we ok?” Andrew looked up at her, eyes hopeful.
It took all of Mia’s energy not to punch him square in the face for asking such a stupid question.
“No, we will never be ok. But I accept your apology, and that will have to be enough.”
His eyes shifted downward and he nodded. He walked away without saying another word. Penelope ran up to Mia.
“Are you ok? What did he say?”
“He apologized.” Mia said flatly, not taking her eyes off of him. “He had the audacity to ask if we were ok”.
“Wow, he’s just as thick as his brother” Penelope said. Both girls linked arms and started off towards their common room. Mia kept sneaking looks behind her shoulder to make sure Andrew wasn’t following them, feeling slightly unnerved to have spoken to him.
Some of the professors were spending an evening a couple weeks later at the Three broomsticks, chatting about end of the year celebrations, graduation, which students they would be said to see go and those happy to see go. Remus enjoyed having a drink on the weekend with his co-workers. He was particularly fond of Professors Vector, McGonagall, Flitwick, and of course, Hagrid. As they were all chatting, the topic of NEWTs came up.
“You know, we had 2 students this year get all Outstanding on their NEWTs” McGonagall said.
“yeh? Whose tha’?” Hagrid asked, taking a big sip of his Meade.
“Percy Weasley and Amelia Roswell” she said. “It’s most impressive”
“I figured Mr. Weasley would do well, but I am quite happy to hear that a member of my own house did just as well; her mother was just as talented as a student.” Flitwick said brightly. “What are the student’s plans for after school? They could get any job with those marks”
“Percy Weasley is applying to the ministry” McGonagall said, looking proud of the member of her house. “Amelia, on the other hand, I’m not sure.”
“Mia is spending the next few months studying and taking her equivalency tests for her muggle education” Remus said, his scotch making his voice sound gravelly when he spoke. “Her mother is very strict on education, and insists she receives education for both worlds. I believe she’s expressed interest in being an Auror like her mother.”
“She certainly has the fire to be an Auror. However she’ll need to learn to control her temper.” Professor Flitwick said curtly.
“Filius, she was attacked by someone she called a friend. Then, someone accuses her of instigating the attack. Yes she has a temper but you can surely understand where her anger came from.” Professor McGonagall said.
Remus was quite surprised that she stood up for her; Minerva McGonagall was usually a stickler for the rules.
“From the way my students describe it, the events of that night were vastly over exaggerated” Snape said from the corner of the table that he was skulking in.
Remus wanted nothing more than to hex Snape for that comment, but he didn’t get his anger show.
“Well, Remus, you broke up the attack, was it really as bad as the headmaster made it sound? Professor Burbage asked.
“It was worse” Remus said, looking at Snape and then down at his scotch, swirling the glass as spoke. “He had broken a few of her ribs, and busted her face up.”
He looked up at Snape again, whose expression looked as if he had dung under his nose. After a pause, Remus kept speaking.
“Severus, had I not gotten there when I did, he would’ve raped her. Her robes were in shreds. He had been drinking whisky that apparently, your students keep hidden in your common room. Of course your students tried to say she over exaggerated. They knew Andrew Flint made a big mistake, but rather than do the right thing they tried to help him cover it up.”
Remus and Snape glared at each other for a moment, but McGonagall saved the conversation and changed the subject. Remus broke the glare and continued nursing his glass of scotch; he really didn’t like Snape, but not as much as Snape didn’t like him.
Mia was walking down the hallway, leaving the great hall when she saw Remus skirt around a corner suspiciously. She broke into a jog to catch up with him, wondering if the plan was happening. She had just gotten word that Hagrid’s hippogriff, Buckbeak was executed. Penelope was extremely upset; Mia had spent the last half hour comforting her. Mia wasn’t too happy about it either, the Malfoy git thought just because his dad works at the ministry he can get whatever he wants. Mia was so focused on thinking of the creature that she almost didn’t notice Remus sneaking by.
“Remus!” she called in a loud whisper, just as he was about to go through a door to get outside. She was sure he had heard of her perfect NEWT scores, but she wanted to get the chance to tell him herself.
“Mia, I can’t talk, plan is happening now!” he slipped out the door and out of site.
Mia huffed to herself. I’ll just sit in this stupid castle and pretend I don’t exist. It was a beautiful day in early June, she considered going to the courtyard to enjoy the hour or so before she would have to be in before curfew. She decided against it, thinking many other students would be out there, meaning Andrew and his friends, and she was avoiding him at all costs. Their conversation the other day was very uncomfortable, and she wanted nothing more than to never have to look at him again. She decided she would surprise Remus when he got back from helping Sirius and wait in his quarters. If she were caught sneaking back after curfew later, she figured they couldn’t do much to her anymore because graduation festivities were in a day and a half, and figured that they would wave detention. She got up to his quarters above his office, and began making a cup of tea. She looked around his bedroom and found a copy of fantastic beasts and where to find them and decided to read a little bit to pass the time until he got back.
She sat in his bed, sipping on her tea, and read for about a half hour until she started to get bored with the chapter she was on. She leaned back against the iron rail headboard, and sighed. She took a minute to observe the ceiling, and began looking around the room, observing the oak furniture and lack of décor to personalize the space. In his office he usually kept some type of dark creature in a cage or aquarium that he procured for lessons, but his sleeping quarters were less than interesting.
She looked down at the bedside table, looking at a half burnt candle and a vial of Wolfsbane. She picked up the vial and fidgeted with it. It was a bright blue color, almost glowing, and apparently tasted disgusting. Remus had told her that sugar rendered it useless, so he had to choke down the foul tasting potion without any aid. She looked at the vial for a couple minutes, then the thought that it was odd for Remus to leave this potion out came across her mind. She all of a sudden froze, counting the days in her head since the last full moon cycle, realizing that today was indeed the full moon. Oh no, he forgot to drink his potion. She thought, her heart pounding in fear. She wouldn’t be as worried if she knew had locked himself up like usual, but he was free on the grounds, free to attack anyone since he would lose his mind when he transformed. She looked outside the window, the sun was setting, the moonlight would shine here soon and Remus would lose all control.
She jumped out of bed and raced down the stairs, struggling to get her shoes on quick enough. She dashed out the classroom and down the hallway, making her way to the grounds to head towards the Shrieking Shack, hoping to get to Remus in time. She bumped in to a couple 2nd year Gryffindors on her way out, not even stopping to apologize. The sun was setting quickly, and Mia was racing the daylight. She was angry with herself for not noticing sooner, had she been paying attention she would’ve noticed the vial on the bedside table and gotten to him before it was too late. She was running as fast as she could, the Shrieking Shack farther than she had realized when she was in a hurry. When she was getting closer, she heard voices from down the hill near the edge of the black lake. She stopped and looked down, and saw Harry and Hermione following Sirius, who was moving an unconscious Snape by wand; floating in mid-air as if held up by marionette strings. Ron and Remus had a man tied to them that Mia didn’t recognize. She assumed this was Peter, and the sight of him made her blood boil. Ron was hobbling on one leg mostly, looking as if it was broken. She started running towards them, the sun having set and praying that she wasn’t too late. Just as she was a few yards away from them, Sirius and Remus saw Mia and their expressions turned surprised.
“Mia what are you-“Sirius began to say, as she held up the vial of Wolfsbane, unable to speak because she couldn’t catch her breath.
A terrible snarling sound startled the group; Remus was staring right at the full moon that was shining before them.
“Run! Now! I’ll hold him off!” Sirius called to Harry and Hermione, dropping the wand he was using to hold up Professor Snape.
Ron desperately was yanking at the ropes that were tied to him, trying to free himself. A cracking sound could be heard as he began to shift from man to werewolf, the sight horrifying to watch. Remus’ face was lengthening, and hair was sprouting on his face and hands. He yelped as he morphed into the creature he despised, the ropes tethering him to Peter and Ron ripping with the transformation.
Peter took this as his escape, grabbing the wand that Sirius had dropped. With a crack of a blue flash, Ron was on the ground knocked out, and Peter transformed into the rat he masqueraded as for 12 years, and scurried off. Sirius would’ve run after him, but he transformed into the giant black dog and fought Remus away from the others. Remus clawed at him, leaving injuries on his back and muzzle, yelping in pain as he wandered down to the shore of the black lake. Mia transformed into her white wolf animagus, and led Remus away from the group so he couldn’t attack them. Mia half expected him to try to attack her too, but much to her surprise, he followed her and seemed quite docile. She wanted to help Sirius, but knew if she led Remus back to them they would all be slaughtered. She led him deep into the woods, and he became distracted by a large group of wolves that he found. She was a little disappointed that he so quickly wanted the company of other animals, but she had to remember that he didn’t have control over his mind right now, and a large pack was probably more interesting than just one wolf. She left him with this pack, heading back the way they came in, hoping maybe she could think of a way to save Sirius.
When Mia was near the edge of the forest, she heard familiar voices. She got closer, and saw Harry and Hermione with Buckbeak, Hagrid’s hippogriff that’s execution was scheduled for this afternoon. Mia was confused for a moment on how Harry and Hermione were able to get into the forest with an animal that was supposed to have died hours ago, when she just saw them 45 minutes ago without the hippogriff. She remembered back to when she saw Hermione appear out of thin air, realizing they must’ve used the time turner. She hoped maybe they had thought of a way to save Sirius, and she wanted in. she walked up to them, her wolf form initially scaring them. Hermione had her wand drawn on her, so Mia transformed back to herself.
“Mia, oh it’s you.” Hermione breathed. “I had no idea you were an Animagus”.
“Yeah, I learned a couple months ago.” Mia said, her face turning serious.
Hermione narrowed her eyes and opened her mouth to ask her how she learned so quickly, being so young, but was cut off.
“Please tell me you guys have a plan to save Sirius, because if so, I want to help”
Harry and Hermione looked at each other, and looked at her with confusion.
“Never mind questions, I’m assuming you’re here with your time turner?” Mia asked, looking at Hermione.
“How did you-“ Hermione began, but Mia cut her off.
“Never mind that Granger” she said hastily. “What’s the plan?”
“Were going to fly Buckbeak up to Flitwick’s office, its where he’s being kept and break in.” Harry began. “We have to wait, until no one will be guarding the room, but well only have about 5 minutes to get him out.”
“We have another hour before we need to leave, make sure Buckbeak will let you ride him by then” Hermione said, pointing at the hippogriff chained to the next tree over.
Mia spend a few minutes with Buckbeak until he was ok with her touch and presence, and then spent the rest of the hour listening to how Sirius’ arrest went, how the dementors tried to suck his and Harry’s soul right there, until Harry from the future cast a patronus to save them, and that Dumbledore had entrusted them to save Sirius and Buckbeak.
When it was time to go, they all 3 climbed on the hippogriff, and took off towards the castle. The night sky was beautiful, stars shining brilliant with the beautiful full moon shimmering over the black lake. Mia thought full moons were so pretty, wishing that Remus could see them this way, rather than living in constant fear of them. When they got up to the window where Sirius was being held, Hermione cried “alohomora!” and the window flew open.
“What on earth…” Sirius began to say, looking at the three of them in awe.
“Sirius, there’s not much time, you need to climb on” Hermione said, panic in her voice.
Sirius climbed out the window and situated himself onto Buckbeak behind Mia. Harry flew them down to a clearing on the other side of the castle, which was mostly in shadow. They got off of the animal, and Sirius stood before them. Mia felt tears began to well up in her eyes. Was this going to be the last time she saw Sirius?
“What happened to the other boy, Ron?” Sirius asked; his eyes full of concern.
“He’s alright, he’s in the hospital wing with a broken leg, but he’ll be fine” Harry said.
Sirius went up to Harry and hugged him.
“You look so much like your father, but your eyes, are your mother’s” he said with a warm smile. “I am so proud of you, they would be too.”
Harry and Sirius hugged once more, and he turned to hug Hermione. “I don’t know how I can begin to repay you for this.”
Hermione smiled at him, and put her hand reassuringly on Harry’s shoulder. Sirius turned to Mia, whose tears were now flowing down her face.
“Mia, darling…” he began, his arms outstretched to hug her. She pointed a finger at him, much like her mother did when she was telling someone off.
“You keep yourself safe, Sirius Black” she said, her voice breaking through her tears.
She threw her arms around him, giving him a kiss on the cheek and hugging him tightly. Harry and Hermione exchanged confused glances, unsure on how Mia and Sirius seemed so close. When they pulled away from their embrace, Sirius kept his hands on her shoulders for just a moment, giving her a warm smile.
“You make sure he takes care of you, you here?”.
Mia nodded and sniffled, wiping her tears. “You need to go” she said, gesturing to Buckbeak.
Sirius climbed on Buckbeak’s back, and looked back at the three of them.
“Thank you…” he started to say, but all 3 yelled back at him “GO!”
He smiled at the three of them and said “this won’t be the last time we see each other. I promise” and squeezed Buckbeak with his heels.
The two of them soared off into the night sky, out of sight. Harry turned to Mia, who was wiping more tears from her face.
“How is it that you know Sirius?” he asked, with a puzzled expression.
“Never mind, Harry, we need to get out of here” she said, starting for the door of the castle that was around the corner from them.
They all ran inside, Harry and Hermione running back to the hospital wing, and Mia, towards Ravenclaw tower to sneak back inside her common room. She was able to make it into the common room and back up to the dormitory unseen, most likely due to the rest of the staff being called about Sirius escaping. She slipped into her bed quietly, Penelope and the other girls fast asleep. She was exhausted, but her mind was racing. She was happy that Sirius escaped to freedom, but was worried that Remus may hurt himself, or others, until the sun came up.
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