The Azkaban Kid

Always Drama

Halloween came pretty quickly. I was out of the hospital wing Saturday morning and that day was really boring. Only special cases were allowed to leave for the holidays, so that was about 15 people out of the whole school.

The older kids went to hogsmeade early in the morning, before I even woke up, so the hall was pretty empty.

"A week without scarface, it's going to be heaven." I stated at breakfast.

"We'll have fun." Remus smiled. "I thought maybe a bit of flying or something."

"Yeh, that would be great." Wicked, I couldn't wait to fly.

"The feast should be good today. You'll enjoy it."

"Yes, hopefully. Oh there's Regan, I'll see you in a bit, if that's okay?" I hoped he said yes.

"Fine, but if I don't see you in an hour then it won't happen again." Yes!

"Fine with me. See you later." I walked down to Regan and waved. "Hey, I've got an hour."

"Cool, a walk on the grounds?" I just nodded and we both walked out together.

We walked all the way around the lake and talked about loads of different things for ages. The hour was nearly up and I had to get back, unfortunately.

"I'll see you later Regan, got to get back."

"Sure." He shrugged. "See ya." He walked off then, probably to his other mates.

After meeting up with Remus he let me have another hour and a half.

I walked up to the Astronomy Tower and looked over onto the grounds, they were pretty cool.

I did wish I had more friends, but I couldn't trust anyone and I wouldn't.

I wondered where Sirius was right then, probably getting from one place to another hoping he wasn't seen.

When would I see him again? Who knows.

At that moment I saw something sprint across the grass below, towards the forest. It was so quick I didn't know what it was. I shrugged to myself and got up.

Walked back down the stairs and through the hallway.

"Murderer." Someone muttered. I turned and glared at some little blonde girl.

"I wouldn't if I were you." I smiled sweetly and then jumped forward slightly and she screamed slightly and ran off with her mates.

I chuckled to myself a bit. These people wouldn't know what hit them sooner or later.

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The evening came pretty quickly. I sighed as I sat at the high table, watching everyone laugh and joke with their friends at the Halloween Feast. It looked great.

I chose some chicken and mashed potato and put it on my plate. It wasn't long before the deserts came, they were pretty nice too.

"What did you do all day Poppy?" Remus asked me.

"Well I went round with Regan for a while." I shrugged. "Then just sat for a while, thinking."

"About what?" He smiled kindly. Should I tell him?

"Sirius." I spoke. His face went hard then and I knew he was trying not to say anything.

"I see." He said through gritted teeth. Why be so angry?

"I don't see the problem with it. I got on with him Lupin." I glared slightly.

"No problem at all, only that he's a murderer."

"You just hope he is so that what your really thinking isn't true!" I spat. "He told me the truth, if he was a death eater he would have bragged about it to me not said he was innocent." I pushed my plate away and stood up. He really knew how to make me angry, not just happy.

"Think about that." I said and then walked down the hall. I stormed out of the room and down towards the dungeons, I needed a rest.

As I walked I got grabbed from behind. I freaked out a little bit and let out a scream.

The person put a hand over my mouth and I tried kicking as they dragged me away, outside some doors and into the cold night.

"Shush." Someone hissed. I calmed down slightly as the person let me go, they spun me round and I let out a squeal of delight.

"Sirius." I breathed. I grinned at him and he smiled too. He looked the same as in Azkaban. Ragged and unshaven in the horrible robes.

"Sarai! I did hope it was you. Your so different. Cleaner." He chuckled hoarsely.

"Yeh I know. Didn't you get my letter?" I couldn't stop smiling but felt annoyed too.

"What letter?"

"Oh." I huffed. Great. "I sent it in September. Basically I don't answer to that name anymore. Long story."

"Well I'll meet you and hear all about it. I want to know every detail of Hogwarts." He pulled me into a hug then and I hugged him back, we'd only ever held hands that time.

"This is great. Everyone will know the truth." I grinned.

"Yeh, or I might have just made it worse." He whispered.

"Worse?"

"I tried to get into Gryffindor tower just, got angry at the fat lady and slashed the painting."

"Great." I laughed. "Sounds funny though."

"A bit. She looked terrified. Anyway, how are you? How's school?"

"It's alright." I shrugged. "I'll tell you properly when I see you, like you said, but it's good. I've made a couple of friends and stuff too. It's nice having a wand."

"Sounds great. I might need your help though. If you want to."

"Anything Sirius, for you."

"Well I'm looking for a rat. Have you noticed Ronald Weasley owns one?"

"The ginger one who's friends with Potter?"

"The rat lives with Harry?" He growled slightly.

"Well Yeh, they are in the same year."

"Him then, yes."

"I've seen him around. Why?"

"That's the man who committed the crime!" No way. Ronald Weasley's rat?

"How?"

"He's an animegus like me." He growled. "Dirty little man. He probably hasn't changed back since that night."

"So, he framed you or something?"

"Made it look like me, yes. Turned into a rat and disappeared, everyone thought I killed him and the muggles together." Basterd rat. By god he will be dead.

"I'll help. Don't you worry." I spat. "I want it proven Sirius, it's not fair." He put a hand around my shoulders and sighed.

"Ah well, we will see. They've probably found the painting now. You best go."

"Will I see you again soon?"

"I'm sure you will." He smiled. He looked worn and tired. "Go on now."

I smiled and hugged him quickly before running back to the castle. I couldn't believe it! Sirius was actually there!

I virtually skipped up the steps and into the main area, but my smile soon turned into a glare to challenge the one on Severus' face.