Sirius Black was spotted in Dufftown. I don't know what he wants. But I don't think it's to kill Harry. Harry never did anything to Sirius. Even with all that's happened I don't think Sirius would hurt Harry. That's not the guy I knew.
I knock on the door to Remus' office.
"Come in," Remus tells me.
I smile as I open the door. "Hello."
Remus smiles slightly. "To what do I owe the pleasure?"
I chuckle lightly. "Came to see if your office is nicer than mine." Remus shakes his head. "It's not by the way." I smile widely. "And I heard you had a boggart in your closet."
"Did you want to face it for yourself?" Remus questions.
I shake my head. "I already know what my boggart is." Remus raises an eyebrow. "Losing Maddie. If anything, ever happened to her I don't think I would ever be able to move on. It was hard enough when I lost Rowan." I force a smile. "Is yours still a full moon?" Remus nods. "Did you get a chance to see Madeline's boggart?"
Remus shakes his head. "She was next in line after Harry but after his boggart turned out to be a dementor I ended class a little early."
I nod my head. "Should have made him go last."
"Would have been a smart idea," Remus admits.
"You're keeping an eye on him?" I ask. Remus nods. "Good. Lily and James would appreciate it."
Today was the first Hogsmeade trip of the year. Not having my own need to go into Hogsmeade I keep myself busy. I had a few papers to grade. I may have fallen asleep while grading the last few. I had rounds last night and didn't sleep well after. When I wake up, I realise I'm already late for dinner.
I walk down the corridor towards the Great Hall. I stop dead in my tracks when I spot a large black dog in front of the portrait of the Fat Lady at the entrance of the Gryffindor dormitory. Suddenly the dog turns into a human. Not just any human. It's Sirius Black. He shouts at the Fat Lady to open the door, but she won't. In anger his hand turns into a paw, and he slashes the painting. He turns and notices me. His face softens.
"Annalise."
I shake my head slightly. "Go before dinner is over and this hallway is filled with Gryffindor students."
Sirius looks at me for a moment before turning back into the large black dog and heading off down the hallway. I start back up the corridor a little. I don't need anyone knowing I let Sirius Black get away. I know Remus and I will already be the primary suspects for Sirius even getting into the castle. When I hear the chatter of students, I start back towards the Gryffindor dormitory. I see Dumbledore surrounded by students.
"Secure the castle, Mr. Filch. The rest of you, to the Great Hall," Dumbledore orders.
"What's happened?" I ask Dumbledore.
"Sirius Black was here," Dumbledore tells me.
"Inside the castle?" I ask.
Dumbledore nods. "I need you to help me round up the students and bring them to the Great Hall."
I nod my head. "Of course."
Maddie and her friends come rushing my way. "Mum! Was he really here?" Maddie asks.
"Was Sirius Black really in Hogwarts?" Ron asks.
I wrap my arm around Maddie. "I know as much as you know."
"Come on," Maddie remarks. "You want us to believe that?"
"You're a professor," Hermione states.
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second//bill weasley
FanficAnnalise Donovan lost a lot during the Wizarding War. She lost friends, family, and the father of her daughter. She's spent the years since trying to give her daughter, Madeline, everything she could ever need. Life hasn't been easy but Annie has fo...