*screams*

*screams some more*

*screams- chocolate is stuffed into mouth*

*chews*

*Then starts to scream again*

Of all the nasty - why are you in Ravenclaw? They should make a house for pure evil people and shove you in it!

*is smacked for being rude*

But I want to know-!!

come on keep writting, evil cliffhanger!

tee hee I feel special! Well you know what we want Lissy! Let's have a post!

c'mon, the suspense is killing, lol
post more

-lurks in the shadows-

Buahahahahahahaha!!!!

Everybody - I promise, it's in the works! The goal is for tomorrow - Monday!

Lissy, why do you insist on teasing us so????
Yet again I thought I was in for a post... but now, I have to wait another day...
I love you anyway coz I know I do it to you, but still...

I'm back... With replies... :evillaugh... And, ok a story post!! Tehehehehe! I am so excited to see so many responses. I'm certainly going to have to continue my training with LadyV, she-who-taught-me-the-evil-cliffie! So you can send all complaints over to her. Teasing , she knows I love her. Once again, thank you all so much for replying, I so love to know when you are here! I adore each and every one!

My dear Ally, whom I missed so much!*smothers you with hugs*
You did!! But it's never required, your presense is enough for me!

I'm very glad that I made sense there. I don't know what to call the different English accents. We have different accents here too, even just in NY. I lived all my life on Long Island, but now that I live Upstate, everyone teases me for my accent! It's funny. Gary Oldman is an awesome actor!!


Nice to meet you Federov4eva! *whispers* he is very cute.
Thank you so much for posting! *hugs* Tehehehe! Blame LadyV...


Dean!! *big hug* You still don't know how happy I am to see you!
Tehehehe... Ditto on the LadyV comment! And uhm, you've been making us wait quite awhile for a certain letter now...


BlackFiresong!! You've made me wish I could watch the TV show in your banner! *hugs*
Thank you! I think it will be fun to remember some of Sirius' past (mis) deeds too! LoL!! Oh, and ditto (LadyV's ears are ringing now).


Allucha!! *glomp*
*innocent look* I never meant to torture! Mehehehehe!
I hope you had a great birthday!


Hey Heather!!! (LvrGrl4ever) Great to meet you!
I LOVE new readers! I hope I can keep you coming back! Sorry I had to do it with a cliffie... this time... Hehe.


My dear Katy!!! *tackleglomp* Whispers Shhhhhhh to you! *wink*

I'm am so glad to see you, thank you so much for reading! You have no idea! And I know you even come back later... Tehehehe! Ally too... Made you look!


Lily Evans!! (I don't think I can do all the lovely flourishes in your name! *smiles* Very pretty though!)

*hugs you* Love it! Just love to see you!
*whistles innocently*


Mubote!! My Slytherin pal! *glomp*
LoL!! I shall! But that is a very long time!


Mirror of Erised! How are you? *hugs*
Remember LadyV? Address - Close Encounters of the First Kind, over in the Romance section...



Princess Thea! The Royal Angel! *Ottery's angels greeting* muah!

Thank you sooooo much! A hint - what? Where?


Oh, and the Lady of the Day, the Mistress of suspense herself!! LadyV!!!! Loves on you!! *tackle*
My genius sister here, everybody! Don't be fooled by her modesty! You taught me the evil cliffie, my sweet, but I could never take your title!

Too right!! I love you for your sweetness!!!


My Riddle Queen Tina, who I could glomp all day!
I love your posts!! Always! Even if I cannot possible keep up with them. You are my official mind reader!

Always for you my dear!

If you are looking for some good Marauder's era fic - you need to check this out: 1, 2, Buckle My Shoe by Meandering, Tina, you'll swoon.

And that goes for all of you: 1, 2, Buckle My Shoe by Meandering

Miss Tina, I'm not going to say another word about where I'm putting Sirius til next post... *whistles innocently* Mind reader! Love you!


Harry Dan *Big welcome hug for you*
Thank you so much! I am so glad you are enjoying and don't worry one bit about long replies! I love all replies! The fact that you post is enough for me!


Yuna! (dagger) *glomps on you*

It's great to see you! I've seen you lots in the GOF thread! So happy to see you here! Thank you, thank you!!



*spits double chocolate doughnut* It's Meandering! I love your fic best!!!
1, 2, Buckle My Shoe

Love it!!! Not the evil part... *innocent look* The fact that you came over! Wow!! I hope I can keep you intringued! Your posts mean a lot to me as I see you as a very shrewd reader. Like I said, I write better when awake... Thank you so much for posting. *loves on you*



Ok, I think I got everybody at least once! If I missed you, I give you permission to give me a big nasty Wow!!! I love hearing from you all! I'll stop now though as I'm about to get to the part you've been waiting for! I just hope that you still like me at the end of it...

See, Liz you always say you'll post right after...And I wait..And wait...AND WAIT...Lol and they never seem to come until I leave...SO COME ON POST ALREADY BEFORE I BRING OUT THE WHIP!!! LMAO!
Tina

Lissy!!! Let's have a post!! I'll bring you coffee and donuts for when you have to work the night shift if you post!

~Katy~

Today's post goes out to Dean Thomas, a most exellent writer and name creator! His input went into a detail in this post, for which I am immensely grateful! I am no good at making up names! He is the best! If you haven't checked out his work - you should: Patrick Thatcher and the Colonist's Compass

Without further ado:


The Welcome Feast

“Gryffindor!” the hat proclaimed to one an all. Sirius repressed a sigh of relief. He was never truly worried, he told himself. After all, he knew there couldn’t have been any other decision. He couldn’t resist shooting a triumphant grin at the staff table, though, which was sourly ignored by the Potions Professor. He did notice a brief exchange between the Headmaster and Deputy Headmistress. Dumbledore seemed amused and his eyes sparkled with mischief.

At the Gryffindor table, there was a slight commotion as students shuffled to make room for Sirius to sit, hoping to be the first to meet the new student. It was quite unusual for someone to start Hogwarts in their sixth year and they all wanted to be the first to know how that had come about. Of course, Sirius had always had a talent for attracting notice anyway. He scanned the table for a seat near Harry and his friends and spotted two girls sliding over with an exaggerated look in his direction. One of them, he was sure, fit the description of the girl Harry had taken to the Yule Ball a couple of years ago. He smiled at them and took the offered place. Before the girls could say anything, however, they were summarily interrupted by two small bundles of energy.

“Hi, I’m Colin Creevey and this is my brother Dennis,” the first boy gestured to the second who smiled and nodded enthusiastically. “We were wondering if we could get pictures,” Colin held up and enormous camera, “and an interview on what it’s like for you to come to Hogwarts?”

“Well, I should say you know what it’s like, being here yourself,” Sirius was slightly taken aback, but amused.

“Yeah, but we weren’t so old when we started,” Dennis said a bit bluntly, but meant no harm as he grinned happily.

Sirius laughed and thought, “you have no idea!” The girls at his side looked at the brothers and frowned their disapproval at the boys’ interruption; they had clearly hoped to be the first to talk to the new student. However, thought of continuing the conversation was ended as Professor Dumbledore was making his usual start of term announcements. All conversation hushed to a dull roar, though among the older students, who’d heard some of this for six or seven years in a row now, the whispers never truly stopped. The Creevey brothers settled in their seats with a promise to continue the interview later. The girls cast them a glance that clearly said, “not on your life,” but all politely turned their attention to the front of the hall.

At the staff table, there was a small disturbance going on as well. Behind the Headmaster, a woman was making her way down the table toward the empty chair next to Snape, blushing furiously. As she passed them, the professors were stopping her for quick hand shakes and smiles of welcome as she made her way to her seat. She was trying very hard not to cause a distraction, but was not succeeding. Professor Flitwick nearly toppled from his chair with excitement. Finally, she achieved her goal and took her place, Snape extended his hand for a brief, rather ungracious handshake, his expression that of someone who had bitten in to something rather nasty.

Sirius wasn’t the only one to notice it, as he heard Harry’s friend Ron snort with laughter and observe, “he looks like he just sucked a lemon.” Harry laughed and whispered something in agreement, but both were hushed by a disapproving glance from Hermione.

Dumbledore was continuing, quite undisturbed by the distraction, “Ah, I see you have arrived, I trust you had a safe trip?” he directed his attention to the newcomer at his table, who gestured back “oh, yes, fine.” Dumbledore smiled warmly, but Sirius recognized a shrewdness in the old wizard’s expression that indicated there was more to this then met the eye. Was he admonishing her for her lateness? The moment passed, and the Headmaster continued undaunted. “I am pleased to introduce your new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher,” he addressed the students.

This caused a bit of a stir at the four house tables, especially among the upper classman who had seen a number of different professors take this post during their time at Hogwarts. This newest addition to the staff seemed to be getting a favorable response, however.

“… Professor Tergins was one of our finest students,” Dumbledore was saying, “and a true testimony to the heights that one can achieve with a Hogwarts education,” he finished with a flourish. The hall responded with polite applause and Snape’s scowl deepened all the more.

Ron and Harry were unable to hold back their laughter at the Potions Master’s displeasure as Dumbledore finally gave them all leave to enjoy their feast. “Finally, one for the guys,” Ron observed looking up at the head table while diving into a plate of fried chicken.

“And what is that supposed to mean?” Hermione asked sharply.

Harry grinned, but was having none of answering his friend when she took that tone. Ron went on blithely, “the new DADA teacher,” he gestured. The professor was undeniably attractive. She appeared to be in her late twenties, Sirius figured her to be about Bill Weasley’s age, and looked out at her new students with eyes that were a very unusual shade of amber.

“And…?” Hermione asked dangerously.

“Well, come on,” Ron was finally catching wise. “You girls had Lockhart, what have we got so far? Umbridge?!?” the boy looked to his friend for agreement.

“You have to admit, he has a point,” Harry conceded.

The rest of the conversation was lost on Sirius as the Creevey brothers renewed their onslaught of questions. He did his best to answer them as simply as possible, while he enjoyed the best meal he’d had since Molly last came to Grimmauld Place. Before long, the feast had ended and it was time to depart for the dormitories.

The students began to file out of the Great Hall. Sirius could see Ron and Hermione, fulfilling their role as prefects, leading the first years out. Harry was further ahead chatting with a couple of other boys from his own year. Colin and Dennis appeared ready to continue hot on Sirius’ heels until the two girls who had made room for him at the table edged them out. They gave the boys a look that clearly said, ‘”back off,” and positioned themselves one on either side if Sirius.

“Don’t worry, we’ll show you the way," one girl said, practically batting her eyelashes, Sirius noticed with amusement. “I’m Lavender by the way. Lavender Brown.”

“Well that’s very considerate of you, Lavender, “Sirius drawled, and the girl simpered.

Not to be outdone, the other girl, who Sirius recognized as Harry’s erstwhile date, chimed in, “we know this place like the back our hands. Ask anytime,” she reassured him. “My name is Parvati Patil,” she smiled.

“Do you now?” Sirius smiled at the dark haired girl, “then I’ll be sure to ask you Parvati,” he replied, causing her to beam. “I’m Brian,” he informed them.

“We know,” the girls breathed. “We saw.”

On the way upstairs, Sirius’ companions helpfully pointed out landmarks and gave advice on getting around Hogwarts. He smile gravely and thanked them for their concern for his welfare. He was doing his best not to show his amusement. When they arrived at the Gryffindor common room, they proudly explained how one gained access to the common room. Lavender stood on tip toe and whispered the password “gobstones” in his ear, quite needlessly as they were surrounded by Gryffindors.

Inside, the common room was set up much as it had always been, Sirius observed with pleasure, it looked like home.

“We’ll see you in a bit, Harry,” Ron was saying nearby. “We need to tuck in the first years,” he pantomimed putting a baby to bed and grinned mischievously.

“We’ll be right back,” Hermione put in apologetically.

“Right, see you,” Harry replied, his expression unreadable.

Sirius took this moment to untangle himself from his escorts. “The way I see it,” he said to his godson, “it’s better to have your best mate be prefect. All the rewards, none of the work.”

Harry smiled at this and turned to look at the person who’d addressed him. “That’s true,” he answered. He looked at Sirius, suddenly bemused. “Not to be rude, but do I know you from somewhere?”





Tsk, tsk on you all for worrying...

It's Tina!!!!! Ok! Ok!!

Oh, and Katy, do I still get that coffee? I take it light and sweet....

Tee hee I'm psychic!

This just seems to fit so perfectly here. And I love how you write Lavender and Parvati too! It seem so....canonized. lol

Bemused.... It's a funny word. Ok I'm done now. Interesting. You're going to leave us hanging again.

Sorry about the shortness of this review! I will be back with a better one!

that made me laugh
another great post, keep it up
PAMs

Yay! A post! Gryffindor! Yay!
And the plot thickens...

Hi Lissy ma dear!

Brilliant post, I will quote later- Im in a rush, but had to stop by.

Im glad he's in Gryffindor.

Cant wait for next post!

good post again agian!

*pokes Lissydove just for the fun of it* You said I could! Oh so you're saying you didn't miss me? Fine. That merits ANOTHER poke. *pokes*

Well, I didn't like this chapter so much - because - well - oh, FINE, I'm jealous of the new DADA teacher. She gets to sit next to Snape. And there's probably going to be a love triangle between her, Snape and Sirius.

Unless... amber eyes... odd, warning look... is she Remus Lupin?

*slaps head* I'm slowly going mad.

Other than that... I like the interaction between Ron, Hermione and Harry. And the way Parvati and Lavender are stalking him.

For some reason, I find that hilarious.

ooh! It looks like someone(not naming any names)'s going to have competition! *smirks*

tee-hee-hee, That smiley's funny...

Oh, what was I saying...?...aha! Yes, someone (I'm not gonna tell you; find out for yourself) is going to have some Sirius competition...

Aren't I just so funny?

its good plz post more and good creevys are always so nosy disgusting kids

i was sure tht sirius ....i mean brian will make gryffindor no choice at all and i feel gr8 tht he had good food at lasssssssssssst

I feel so honoured, so much in fact I used the British spelling of the word!



I actually said, "PHEW" when I read that. I'm sure it would be interesting to have him in another house, but I'm glad.

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“Hi, I’m Colin Creevey and this is my brother Dennis,” the first boy gestured to the second who smiled and nodded enthusiastically. “We were wondering if we could get pictures,” Colin held up and enormous camera, “and an interview on what it’s like for you to come to Hogwarts?”

Nice canon treatment of the characters. I wonder if they'll work for the DP after Hogwarts...

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“… Professor Tergins was one of our finest students,” Dumbledore was saying, “and a true testimony to the heights that one can achieve with a Hogwarts education,"

Nice name

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Lavender stood on tip toe and whispered the password “gobstones” in his ear, quite needlessly as they were surrounded by Gryffindors.

I like that password...

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Harry smiled at this and turned to look at the person who’d addressed him. “That’s true,” he answered. He looked at Sirius, suddenly bemused. “Not to be rude, but do I know you from somewhere?”

: Gasp : They're going to talk!

I'm guilty I was worried. Oh, and don't worry I'll try and get the first bit of chapter nine up. I'm leaving in the morning!

Lizzy!!! Lizzy Lizzy Lizzy!! I can't believe I actually caught up!! I'm sorry, I honestly am, that I only read this fic now. Yours is the VERY FIRST EVER fanfic I've ever read. In my life. And just wanted to say this is so addictive! I love it I love it! You're an amazing writer who keeps readers wanting more (did I say it was addictive?) I couldn't stop reading -- well, actually, I've read the first 2 chapters/pages when I was at work a couple of days ago, and I HAD to stop (because of stupid work! *curses*) I just finished reading what you have so far and Tina was right. You are a marvelous writer!! PAMS!!!!!

(by the way, many thanks for the birthday greeting!)

Hey Lissy!! Great post yet again! I was sooooo relieved he got into Gryffindor.
I loved the way you wrote the Creeveys and Parvati and Lavender... very fitting with canon. I hope you tell us more about this Tergins woman in the next post, she seems quite intriguing... and just why does Snape hate her?????? I think she must have been friends with the Marauders... he was looking at her rather like he looked at Remus at the start of term feast in book 3... hmmmmmm..... ;-) I like the name Tergins... I'm no good with names. Will we find out her first name???? I love to know HP characters' first names for some reason.

Another thing I really loved about this post was Dumbledore - he was so canon it was just amazing. I think he's one of the hardest characters to write convincingly. So well done for that.

Yay Harry and Sirius talked!!!! Will Harry recognise him....?????? PAMS!!!!!! I like it that you update quite fast and regularly... not like me... I wrote 1 chapter of a story on FictionAlley two years ago and never managed to update it again. Poor people who read it. :-(

Thanks for the hug!! *hugs back* It is a good show... pity it's in Hindi otherwise I could give you vidoe links. But right now it's moving rather SLOWLY because the Sirius-ish dude lost his memory about the end of May and it STILL hasn't come back yet. Plus, Friday's episode ended on a cliffie almost worse than your sorting one, but nothing came of it in yesterday's episode. ****!!!! I hate it when they do that. There were so many possibilities... Anyway, I better stop rambling and boring you. Please post more soon!!!!!!!! Love your story tooooooo much!!!!!!

Liz, I'm cursed. For two of my fav fics. Everytime I try and reply once you update something evil happens and I have to leave. But...That's okay...I always come back!!!!!!!!!! (BTW- 1,2, Buckle my Shoe ROCKS! Thankees)
So, lets get the whip out and QUOTE!
*HUGGLES AND THEN HAILS HIS MAGESTY* GO DEAN GO DEAN! Lol...Sorry it's not my fault, HE'S AWESOME!
I TOLD YOU I TOLD YOU! BOOYAH!!! I LURVE YOU LIS! THANKEES VERY VERY MUCH!
MISHCIEF EH? Siry still hasnt lost his touch! KIng of all mischief! OH, yah I still havent lost mine either. Lmao. I can still read ur mind even with the great ammount of teasing!
I love the little parts in here that you add. Siry deserves all the parise he can get! *Praises her lovable Siry*
Thats so cute! Maybe a bit of Fred and George at school I'm hoping? Even though this Uppies are nowhere near my two twins they seem cool....Interview eh? DD wouldnt approve of Siry's pic in any newspapers or anything else for that matter. It;s not Sirys fault he;s so darn attracting. The guys lurve him too..LOl. that was a complete joke... Hehe
I was hoping she'd come in. Dada teachers are always important. I don't know, I seem to like her. Maybe b/c sh's a girl cool anough to get DADA position...But i like her nevertheless..I was just wondering if she's bad. I don't know but I have good hopes for this chicka...
I totally cracked up like crazy in that part….Lol…Yah Umbridge would’ve seduced quite well! HAHA!
We’re back at that eh? Well when well you finally get Siry thinking? As in get his mind off Harry? There are many other things that shouldn’t be overlooked. Trust me, I should know!
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“We know,” the girls breathed. “We saw.”How could they not…I see pravati and Lavender will have a great role. That;s okay I luff both gals very much! YAH YOU DO! Omg, I’m jumping out of my chair. I can’t wait. Then again, everyone has said that eh? Speaking of newcomers…. *HUGGLES AND KIGGLES HER OTHER STALKEE* I’ll welcome Lai enough for you. You need to worry on the next update. Which should be coming soon or I’ll invent my new secret whip….hehe…Remember I am the stalker! With the duty and honor, I shall bother the crap out of you… NOW PAMS!!!! *Huggles and kiggles like a nice young lady* *Mutters* I can’t be too mean…After all you are my LIzzylove! *Turns to Lai*
Okay, welcome my other love, This is a place where the Riddle Queen can go crazy, talk about any nonsense her heart wishes…(Much Worse than my game… b/c this includes my Siry) SO BEWARE!!!!!
*Strangles both her Stalkees with huggles and flees*
Luff Always,
Tina

Lissy,

I just read your fic today, and I have to say I'm glad. I'd be going nuts waiting for updates. This is great, I've enjoyed it so far. maybe not as much as Tina, but she's hard to keep up with. My favorite part is this:

That was awesome. Writing in a bit for the guys. I look forward to as tina says, More Siry.