The Book - Remus Lupin

Chapter 1

8/20/1971

Me and my family were sitting around the dinner table when an owl flew into the dinning room. Although it was a normal occurrence it still shocked me every time it happened, I mean imagine an owl almost flying into your face it would scare you too! Anyways back to the point: My brother got his letter, my brother is going to be an educated wizard (he could use it too). Ugh I hate being a year younger than him. Now I have to wait a whole other year, and without my brother as well. Me and my brother, James, have always been close, but sometimes he can be a bit over dramatic or protective. Like one time we were at Diagon Alley and this really cute guy came over to me and he screamed in front of everyone " DUDE SHE'S TEN BACK OFF THAT'S MY LITTLE SISTER" Anyways we are all waiting for him to open the letter that was sitting in front of him and just when I decided to take another bite he literally screamed in my ear that he got his letter. I was tempted to tell him to be quiet but I had just had a talk about how I needed to 'get my attitude in check'; I don't think I have an attitude but according to other people it's like talking to a movie star but whatever. We of course celebrated by going to the leaky cauldron. Some may say it's a bit inappropriate for children but they didn't raise me so oh well. We went into the place and I got an alcohol free butter beer as well as the rest of my family. Once we finished our drinks we apparated home ready to prepare for my brother leaving for Hogwarts.

8/27/1971

I know I should be happy for my brother, but I'm scared to be alone until Christmas. Of course I'm happy for him, but I guess I'm sad for me, you know? It's three days until my brother leaves and I think he knows I'm scared because I woke up to a few of his hoodies and shirts in my room. I had the very same idea as he would find a few pictures I drew for him in his suitcase when he got to Hogwarts. We were called to breakfast but as neither of us had an appetite we decided to just have toast. We made our way to Diagon Alley to get his school supplies and his wand. It was so cool to watch, I think I was staring because I heard my parents start laughing. Once we got his supplies we headed home because we wanted to spend time with just family before he left. We watched a movie and got ready to not see him until Christmas.

8/29/1971

I only have one day with my brother before he leaves and I think it finally hit me. We spent the day together baking although he's dreadful so it was mostly me baking while he made comments about my technique. We watched our favorite movies and I shared my book goals to finish before he gets back for holiday. It was around 10 at night and we sat in silence until he broke it.

"You know I'm kind of nervous to go to Hogwarts"

"I'm scared for you to leave, but I know you will have so much fun and make so many friends."

"Yeah I know I'm awesome but still I don't like the idea of you being alone."

"But i won't be alone I have mum and dad and you know I'm their favorite"

"You wish little sis, anyway I should head to bed. It's a big day tomorrow. I love you Lia"

"Only by a year and I love you too Jay Jay"

I always loved our nicknames for each other and the story behind them. I got mine because when I was born James was still young so he couldn't say my full name which is Olivia so he always called me Lia. Kind of the same thing for him except one day he made me mad and I refused to say his full name so I called him J. It just evolved into Jay Jay. I went to bed that night wishing he didn't have to leave tomorrow, but reminding how happy he was to go.

9/1/1971

"Lia wake up sweetie we have to bring your brother to Kings Cross" My mother said. However I have never been one to wake up so ten minutes later of course i felt my brothers big headed self jumping on my bed to get me to wake up. He was yelling at me to wake up for 5 minutes so I unwillingly got up at 8 in the morning. I got dressed quickly so we could grab breakfast on the way. We ended up going to a muggle diner called 'Bruce's 24/7 diner'. I got pancakes with strawberries and James got the breakfast platter as he 'needed to fill up for maximum awesomeness' like what. Once we were done with breakfast we headed to drop him off. After multiple tears from mum, embarrassing jokes from dad, and LOTS of embarrassed 'stops'; I gave my brother a long hug not quite ready for him to leave. We said goodbye and watched as he boarded the train. As we were about to leave I did a scan of the place and ended up making eye contact with a boy, who looked like a first year, boarding the train. He had kind eyes and I hoped I could ask about the book in his hands, but as I was going up to him mum told me it was time to leave. Once we got home I started on my book list that was mostly to distract myself.

9/7/1971

It's been a week since James left and his presence not being here has not gone unnoticed and neither has his daily letters about some girl named Lily Evans or Lily flower. I've read two of the 24 books on the list. If I keep reading at this rate I'll finish perfectly in time for my brother to be home. He's also written about a few friends he met and I couldn't be happier for him. Me and mum hope he invites them over for the Christmas holidays.

AN:

I know this part is short bare with me it will get longer I swear.