Éthérée

CHAPTER 31

"Now would you care to explain the situation Mr. Potter?" Professor McGonagall sternly asked James as four Gryffindor students sat in her office.

"Well that's simple Professor. Wood's an asshole.".

"That does not mean you almost kill him!" 

"Oh, I think that it does,".

*** (A few hours earlier)***

"I AM GOING TO MURDER THAT DOUCHEBAG!" Remus Lupin yelled, his voice bouncing off of the walls of their dorm.

"For once, I support your violence Remus," James growled in a low voice.

Sirius' heavy gaze was focused on the floor, a deep scowl painted on his face. How could he hurt her? How could he make her cry? How could he let down the purest girl who would have given him everything? How could he cheat on her so easily? Sirius' stormy gaze shifted to his wand, and with a quick swipe, he grabbed it, his knuckles becoming white because of the forceful grip. He shifted his gaze to the three boys in front of him, the dorm turning silent with his action. 

"Well then. Let's give him hell."

***

"Aud, do I get you something? Anything you need, at all, I"

"I'm fine, Lily," Audrey said, a little too bitterly. Taken aback at her tone, Lily automatically stepped back a few steps. The Potter didn't even glance at her before shutting her scarlet curtains surrounding her bed. Lily frowned a bit in return before turning her back to Audrey, and sitting on her own bed. 

Alice quickly reached out to the red head. "She's hurt right now. She doesn't mean it Lils," she said in a gentle voice, holding Lily's hand in hers.

"I bought you some chocolate, and a few pies Aud," Marlene said walking in the dorm, her hands full of goodies, her voice hesitant and unsure, not knowing exactly how to make her friend feel good for the first time. A sniffle and a muffled cough sounded behind the curtain, before it slid open.

"Thank you Mar, but I'm not in the mood for food," 

"Everyone's always in the mood for food. That's why it rhymes, y'know, because it's true," Marlene said, her voice gloomy. Audrey chuckled a little with a slight sniffle. 

"AND SHE SMILES!" Lily said cheering loudly, and Audrey laughed a little more. More cheers sounded from the three girls. Lily was the first to rush over to her, tackling her onto her bed in a hug, before Marlene and Alice joined the pair. The four stayed in that position for what seemed like hours.

"Alright, now. FOOD." Marlene said in a  faux formal voice. "We have a few chocolate tarts, courtesy of Mia, thank her from my side Aud," Marlene started, and Audrey shot her a thumbs up. "Then we have, obviously, the pies and chocolate from the kitchens. And finishing off, some butter beer and Bertie Bott's beans, and yes Audrey, I will save the worst ones for you,". 

"I love all of you so much." Audrey replied with the biggest smile she could manage at the moment.

***

The mud stained glass walls of the greenhouse, and the thunderous pouring rain on the grounds may have blurred some visibility as to who was working inside, but the four boys could make out his face with ease. Robert Wood sat in Greenhouse no. 4 in detention, while Madam Sprout was nowhere to be seen. Making their way splashing through the wet mud, the group barged into the the greenhouse, hair dripping wet, and eyes full of rage. Robert's gaze shot towards at the sudden disturbance. His eyes widened in horror, and mouth dropped a little, knowing what was about to come next. He gulped slightly, backing away with every step they took further.