Turbulence

Chapter Thirteen - The Beans Are Spilt

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It was Sunday morning and Lily, Louise, Morgan and the Marauders were sitting at the Gryffindor table eating breakfast. Last night, Sirius held a party in the Gryffindor common room. Lily didn’t feel like going, plus, she had a pile of homework the size of Mount Everest. James said he would stay with her but Lily insisted that he went. So she stayed in her room by herself, trying to do homework while her head pounded. She ended up falling asleep on her books before James got back.

            In two months, it would be Christmas holidays and Lily had totally forgotten about the trip to Australia with her family.

“What’s everyone doing for Christmas?” Remus asked the group.

“I’ll be at Prongs’ house.” Sirius mumbled through his mouthful of food.

“Which reminds me, Moony; you’re coming to my place as well.” James said.

“Sorry, Prongs, I promised the parents I would come home but –,” Remus was cut off by a loud clattering noise next to James. Lily had dropped her head on the plate and her knife and fork had disappeared under the table.

“She only does that when she’s upset.” Morgan said, like it was normal that Lily bashed her head on plates all the time.

“What is it now, Lils?” Louise asked.

Lily groaned. “I have to go on a family holiday, remember?”

“Oh. I was hoping you could come to my place too.” James said.

“Sorry,” Lily mumbled.

“Where are you going?” Peter asked.

“Australia.” Lily answered with her head in her hands. James had his head down too.

She was frustrated that she had to miss all this just because her parents thought it would be fun to go away. All her friends would be going to James’ house and she would be stuck with her sister.

            James was so excited about finally introducing Lily to his parents as her girlfriends. Plus, it would be so great to have all his friends at his place for Christmas.

“Australia’s not too bad – much warmer...” Remus said in an attempt to cheer Lily up.

Lily shrugged. “I suppose.”

“Well, let’s forget about that!” Sirius said. Lily rolled her eyes. “Let’s figure out what we are doing today.”

Before anyone could answer, the post arrived. A particularly large brown old landed in front of Remus carrying a copy of the Daily Prophet. Remus handed the own one Knut.

“You actually read that thing?” Morgan sneered. Her and her family were very Anti-Ministry.

“Yes. It’s good to keep up with all the nonsense they make up.” Remus retorted. He unfolded the paper and turned to the first page. His face turned from curious to horrified. He turned paler and paler as he read the article. Whatever it was, it wasn’t good...

“What? What is it?” Lily asked. Was it another death? Could it be someone they knew? Remus passed the paper to James. James’ eyes grew wider as he read on. He quickly snapped it shut and got up.

“We’ll be back in a second.” James said quickly, dragging Sirius and Peter with him. They all ran out of the Great Hall as quick as they could.