Love and Loss ~ Marauders Era~

Chapter 19

Isabelle paced the common room awaiting Noelle's return. So there was actually a werewolf! There was a black dog too. Worry and anxiety filled Isabelle's mind. What exactly was she expecting? To just see the beast from afar? Isabelle groaned and ran her hands through her hair. Then something clicked. Last month when Noelle had figured out a way to become an animagus, Isabelle had also found out so did three out of the four marauder boys. Sirius was a dog which means... he couldn't possibly be the one that came running after that werewolf. That would make sense but then if he was there that meant the others were with him. If that were true, that would mean. Isabelle's thoughts were interrupted by Noelle walking into the room. Isabelle ran and tackled her practically hugging her to death.

"What took you so long?! Are you okay? Is everyone okay?" Question after question left Isabelle as her anxiety was slowly going away. She realized that Noelle wasn't able to talk so she let go of her and took a few steps back. "I'm sorry I was just really worried."

"Well a full moon cycle last a full night, i'm fine, and so is everyone else. I did get a good scratch on my back but nothing a quick spell can't fix." Noelle said, her tired eyes focusing on the couch as she dragged herself over there, collapsing face first into the comfy pillows.

"Where...where's the boys? I'm happy your okay but I saw Sirius. Well, dog version of Sirius. Did they all make it back?" Isabelle asked taking a seat on the ground next to the couch. Isabelle still couldn't believe what happened the night before. "Also, I know you guys know something that I don't. I'm not upset but what are you guys hiding?" Isabelle was eager to know all the answers so her mind would stop racing.

"They're in the hospital wing. It's not really my place to tell you." Noelle said, her voice slightly muffled from the pillow. Isabelle groaned in frustration hiding her face in her hands.

"Then...can we go to the hospital wing? I'm kinda their friend now too right? We should go check on them." Isabelle asked she just wanted everyone to be okay. She wanted her questions to be answered. If she had to go by herself she would.

Noelle thought for a moment before shaking her head, wincing as she sat up from the large scratch on her back. "I can't. Once again, it's not my place to tell you. You have to wait until they're comfortable to tell you." Noelle said, yawning loudly. Isabelle yawned after her her eyes slowly closing.

"Your place to tell me? What do you mean?" Isabelle asked sleepily. If only she hadn't of stayed up late Isabelle could've gone to the hospital wing herself. At least the boys were okay though. Isabelle yawned again resting her head against the couch. "I-I will go by myself." Isabelle mumbles as sleep slowly begins to take over her. Whenever she wakes up she is heading straight to the hospital wing.

Noelle shook her head at her friend, who was nodding on and off on the floor next to her. Noelle yawned once again and laid face down on the couch, avoiding any type of contact with the large gash on her back. She would fix it in the morning, she was too tired.

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Isabelle woke up to Noelle still sleeping soundly on the couch next to her. Quietly, Isabelle got up making her way to the door. If Noelle wasn't going to give her answers maybe one of the boys will. The halls were filled with students most of them giving Isabelle a disgusted look because of her disheveled hair and clothing. Whispers could be heard from all around her, some rather disturbing things no doubt.

"Looks like Isabelle did it again."

"What guy did she do this time?" Two girls in Slytherin uniforms giggled as they passed.

"You heard about Noelle sleeping with all the marauders right?" a girl in a Hufflepuff uniform asked her friend. Isabelle stopped walking and listened. Since when did that happen?