As Serena finished her breakfast in silence, the Great Hall was abuzz with gossip and speculation about the headlines from the Daily Prophet. She stood up from the Slytherin table and she looked around the hall one last time, her gaze lingering on the Gryffindor table where the Marauders usually sat, now conspicuously empty.
With a deep breath, she made her way to the Hospital Wing. She hoped to find Lucius resting after his first wave of heat. However, as she arrived, she was greeted by Madam Pomfrey, who told her that Lucius was currently still on his first wave. "He's still in his first heat wave, dear. Come back around lunchtime," she said with a gentle smile. Serena nodded, feeling a pang of disappointment. She had wanted to tell Lucius about the article and see how he was holding up.
During her Transfiguration class, she noticed Black's absence. Though, the rest of the Marauders, particularly James, kept glancing her way and passing her magical notes that she immediately discarded. Evelyn, who was sitting beside her, leaned over and asked, "Do you think the boys are bothering you because of Lucius?"
Serena shrugged, "I don't know. They're always bothering me." She replied, her gaze focused on Professor McGonagall, who was demonstrating how to transfigure a teacup into a turtle.
As soon as the class ended, she found herself surrounded by the Marauders. James was the first to speak. "Serena, we need to talk."
Serena raised an eyebrow, "Oh, really?"
James nodded, "You said you would explain, remember?"
She knew this was coming. "Fine," she said, cutting him off. She turned to Evelyn, who was watching the scene with wide eyes, "Don't wait for me, Evy. I'll catch up with you later."
Evelyn nodded, her eyes still wide. Serena then turned back to the Marauders, her face impassive. "Lead the way, Potter."
As they walked away, Serena couldn't help but wonder how Sirius was dealing with the revelations, and how Lucius was coping with his first heat. The day was far from over and she knew she had a long road ahead.
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The Marauders led Serena through the bustling corridors of Hogwarts, their steps quick and purposeful. They exchanged secret glances and kept their voices low, ensuring that their destination remained unknown to the curious eyes around them and making sure Serena was still following them. Eventually, they arrived at the Gryffindor tower and made their way up to the dormitory.
As they entered the boy's designated room, Serena's gaze swept across the space. The sight that greeted her wasn't pleasant — the room was a mess, with clothes strewn about and various items scattered haphazardly. The lingering scent of multiple Alphas made her inner Omega slightly conscious, but she pushed the sensation aside, focusing on the task at hand.
Sirius, who had been lying face down on his pillow, lifted his head at the sound of the door closing. His eyes widened in bewilderment as he saw his friends and Serena standing before him. He quickly sat up, turned to face the Slytherin and asked, "Did you know?"
His eyes narrowing, "Did you know about Lucius being an Omega?"
Serena met his gaze steadily, her face composed. "No, Black," she replied smoothly, maintaining her lie. "I had no idea about Lucius being an Omega until yesterday."
Sirius stood up and paced in front of his bed. He continued to interrogate her, his voice tinged with frustration. "And what about the engagement? I know your close with Malfoy, did you know about that?"
Again, Serena lied, her voice calm and collected. "No, I only found out about the engagement when I read the article this morning. I was just as surprised as everyone else."
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IN ANOTHER LIFE (James Potter x Severus Snape)
Fanfiction(OMEGAVERSE) Severus finds himself rising from his near deathbed into the past, as a female 10 year old version of himself in another parallel world, where secondary genders exist. (Also uploaded in Fanfiction & Ao3)
