Deja Vu

Chapter 2 - Charms Class

R - Where were you at break? I thought we were going to talk. Since you didn't tell me whom this mystery guy is that you like, I think you should tell me now. Don't worry; no one is going to see this note.

- Sirius B.

Sirius,

The reason I haven't told you is because I'm not sure what you'll think. I don't need you to tell me that kind of thing, because I already know. Sorry, but I really can't tell you.

Remus.

R - I bet James knows, doesn't he? Look, I promise not to freak out on you, ok? If you tell me then I'll tell you.

- Sirius B.

Sirius,

I'll think about it during the lesson and tell you at the end.

Remus.

Moony,

So, have you told him yet? What did he say? You know we have to be in groups of three, well do you mind if Lily comes with us and one of her friends goes with Padfoot and Wormtail?

- Prongs.

James,

Sure, Lily can work with us. Why would I mind? No, by the way, I haven't told him. I might at the end of Charms, though.

Remus.

R - Lily's mate wants to work with Peter and me and Lily is working with you and James. Is that ok? Are you going to tell me, then?

- Sirius B.

Sirius,

Yes, it's ok. James has already told me. What is her friend called, anyway? I will tell you later.

Remus.

Sirius, Remus, James, Peter,

We should start working soon. Stop writing to each other, because we will get bad marks.

Lily.

Sirius,

You're all I've ever wanted,

You're all I'll ever need.

Just to hold you in my arms,

Would mean everything to me.

Remus.

Moony,

Why do you even bother writing those poems? Padfoot doesn't read them because, get this, you don't send them. Just tell him at the end of the lesson and you can let him know how you feel without poetry. I'm not so sure he likes poetry, anyway, now that I come to think of it. Maybe coming from you, though...

- Prongs.

James,

What do you mean 'maybe coming from you, though'? Do you know something I don't? I don't think he likes poetry, either, but it helps me to express my feelings. I don't do that a lot, as you know.

Remus.

Moony,

Ok, then. You go ahead and do that. Talk to him later, though. I have Quidditch practice after Charms, so I'll talk to you tonight if you are in the common room, ok?

- Prongs.

James and Remus,

Do you guys ever do anything but write notes? We do have actual work to do, you know. You can plan your stupid pranks later.

Lily.

James,

I'm going to do it. I'll write a letter now. Tell you later how it went.

Remus.

Moony,

Ok. Go you! Good luck, I hope it works out. Talk to you later; I have to do some work. What are we meant to be doing, again? Oh, don't worry - I know.

- Prongs.

Sirius,

I said I'd tell you at the end of lesson, but I will tell you now instead... it's you. I told you it would be awkward. Don't kill me.

Remus.

R - I'm not going to kill you. The truth is there's something I have to tell you, too. You're the guy I like. So, you see, it's not that awkward. Do you want to talk in the common room after Charms?

- Sirius B.

Sirius,

Really? Sure, I'll meet you in the common room. Talk to you then - I'd better do some work.

Remus.

R - Hey, just a thought: you didn't happen to tell James, did you?

- Sirius B.

Sirius,

Yes. Why? Did you? And did Lily know that you liked me?

Remus.

R - James told Lily, yeah. Peter knew, too, because of that question thing he was doing. It's just strange because they said they were going to try and set us up and now... well, we each know how the other feels. I don't know. Forget about it.

- Sirius B.

Sirius,

Ok, whatever. Why are we learning about Conjunctivitis Hexes? What are the chances that any of us are going to come up against a dragon any time soon?

Remus.

R - I don't know, but I actually haven't done anything, so I'll talk to you later, ok? Seriously, I've only written 7 lines.

- Sirius B.

Moony,

Hey, I've done something now. Oh, Professor Flitwick just fell off his chair. Funny! Ok, so what's happening between you and Sirius?

- Prongs.

James,

I told him and he told me that he liked me, too. We're going to talk in the common room after Charms. I know, by the way, about the funniness of Professor Flitwick. Ok, I can't be bothered to write anymore and I have to do some work, too.

Remus.

Moony,

Ok, I'll stop writing after this. Look, I just want to say I'm sorry I didn't tell you how he felt (I'm guessing you know that I knew, right?). The reason is that I thought about how he would feel if I went behind his back. I know you would do the same. Why are we with the Slytherins for everything except Herbology and our extra subjects?

- Prongs.

James,

I really wouldn't know. Why don't you ask Dumbledore? I get why you didn't tell me, so chill. It's ok.

Remus.

LE: Hello, Mudblood. Severus and I have been talking, and we were wondering if you could tell us why Gryffindors think they are so perfect? Also, what does Potter see in Mudblood scum like you?

: Lucius.

Lucius,

You say Gryffindor like it's a bad thing. I'd rather be in Hufflepuff than in Slytherin, though. We don't think we're perfect - just better than you. Everyone knows most Dark wizards come from Slytherin and I bet you'll be no exception. You'd better not call me Mudblood again, or I'll hex you. In case you haven't been listening, Conjunctivitis Hexes can't just be used on dragons.

Lily.

LE: Yes, well, I suppose you would rather be in Hufflepuff. If you were in Slytherin they'd probably kill you. Dumbledore would have to send you home in pieces. You shouldn't threaten me like that, you know. As you said: most Dark wizards come from Slytherin.

: Lucius.

Lucius,

It's nothing to boast about. I bet if any Ministry official took a look around your house they'd find enough to send your entire family to Azkaban forever. I'd rather be dead than in Slytherin, anyway. If I had been Sorted into Slytherin I'd be glad they killed me. Besides, they'd all be expelled and then there wouldn't be a Slytherin.

Lily.

LE: Trust me, no Ministry official would make their way across the grounds. That's assuming, of course, they can find the Manor. It's Unplottable, you know. Personally, I think you like the sound of Slytherin. You said it 3 times in your last note.

: Lucius.

Lucius,

Well, I don't. I don't really care to know anything about your family or your Manor. I'm not going to reply to anything else you write, so don't bother talking to me. Just a thought, though: why are you talking to me, if you hate me so much?

Lily.

Lily,

Who are you writing to? Have you noticed how Snape has been giving Sirius the evils for the last two lessons?

- James.

James,

Lucius Malfoy, of all people. For some reason, he's telling me all about his family and his house. He thinks I'd be a good Slytherin. Like I'd ever want to be one. Eeugh!

Lily.

Lily,

Don't talk to him, any more. He might start thinking you fancy him or something. I think you're definitely a Gryffindor. Don't worry about Malfoy, though.

- James.

James,

Ok, well thanks for that. I see you're observing the obvious, as usual. I'm going to stop writing now; I need to copy down those notes Professor Flitwick's put on the board. Talk to you after.

Lily.

Lily,

Hi, sorry to interrupt you in your favourite lesson, but (since you're so good at Charms) I've forgotten how to do a Full-Body Bind. Can you tell me? Thanks.

Peter.

Peter,

It's Petrificus Totalus. Why do you want to know? Actually, I'd rather not know - as long as you promise you'll use it on the Slytherins (nod across the room, instead of writing back, because Flitwick never misses a trick).

Lily.

J - What are you doing after this lesson? Oh, yeah, Quidditch practice. I forgot. Do you know if there's a place coming up on the team? I think I'm ready to come back, if they'll have me.

- Sirius B.

Padfoot,

I'll check for you, but are you sure you're ready? I know it's been about five months, but you were pretty shaken up when it happened. I don't want to risk you losing it, or having another accident.

- Prongs.

J - I'll be fine. Just give me a chance. It was an accident one time... if I can't learn from my mistakes, then what kind of a guy am I? Can you please just check?

- Sirius B.

Padfoot,

Ok, I said I'd check, didn't I? It wasn't a usual kind of mistake though: you took a Bludger to the face. You were out cold for ages. I'll find out later on.

- Prongs.

J - Yeah, but it counts as an accident. Admittedly, it was a stupid mistake, but still... just find out, will you? I have to stop writing now to concentrate on ways to kill Snape and make it look like an accident, but I'll talk to you later.

- Sirius B.

Sirius,

Are you talking to James? Hey, I was talking to Lily's friend a moment ago, and you can't do poetry, can you?

Remus.

R - Hey, Remus. I was talking to James, and I can too do poetry. Just thought you should know.

- Sirius B.

Sirius,

Go on then. Give it your best shot...

Remus.

R - Here you go:

Remus, Remus, my lover,

How I wonder what you are,

Are you a werewolf? Are you a freak?

Are you just an incurable geek?

Remus, Remus, my lover,

How I wonder what you are.

It's to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. (Ok - I lied, I admit: I suck at poetry.)

- Sirius B.

Sirius,

You know the answer to that one, anyway. It's not that bad. Besides, I'm not very good, either. Don't worry about it.

Remus.

R - Don't worry, I won't. You know, Snape is still giving me the evils. Do you think anyone would mind if I 'accidentally' set his quill on fire? It would be hilarious and I'm sure Snape won't care. If he looks at it, it'll burst into flames, anyway.

- Sirius B.

Sirius,

I think people might mind, actually. And why do you say it would catch fire, anyway? I don't get it.

Remus.

R - I meant from the looks he's giving me. If he forgets he's still wearing that look and he looks at his quill, he'll set it on fire. Besides, no one will know it was me.

- Sirius B.

Sirius,

Go on, then. I admit that it would be funny, but don't blame me if you get in trouble. What are you doing Friday night?

Remus.

R - Ok, I will. Are you trying to ask me out? Because, if so, I'm completely free, but if you're not then I'm all booked out. Ok, tell James and the others to watch Snape's quill.

- Sirius B.

James, Lily, and Peter,

Sirius says watch Snape's quill. He's going to set it on fire.

Remus.

Sirius,

Ok, I told them, and they all nodded at me and started staring a Snape. He's going to know something's up. I was planning to ask you out, actually, so cancel all those appointments. I'll pick you up around 7, ok?

Remus.

R - Ok, see you then. Is it a surprise? Ha! I did it... did you see? Look at him, quickly! His face! Too bad we don't have a camera.

- Sirius B.

Sirius,

Merlin! I don't believe you actually did that! Yes, I saw his face. He knows perfectly well it was you, and he's going to make you pay. You do realize that, don't you? It's a surprise, yes, so don't be late.

Remus.

Black:

I know it was you, you know. I will get you for this. Setting my bloody quill on fire... it was not funny. You can buy me a new one. On second thoughts, don't bother; I don't want your filthy hands all over it. I will get you back.

Severus.

S - Good for you, working out it was me. You're so clever. Besides, you were asking for it - you've been glaring at me for ages. Is there a particular reason, or are you just bored?

- Sirius B.

Black:

There is nothing funny about this situation. I was not glaring at you, and if I was I have my own reasons. I notice you and Lupin are getting along very well. Fitting, isn't it, that his name's Lupin?

Severus.

S - You keep your abnormally large nose out of other people's business. Of course there's something funny about it; the look on your face, for one. You keep Remus out of this. And what do you mean about it being fitting?

- Sirius B.

Black:

It's fitting because the Latin for wolf is Lupus. It's fitting that the werewolf's last name means wolf. Too bad nobody knows about it. I'm sure you could have a better time in a relationship with someone that isn't a monster one night of the month. By the way, I do not have an abnormally large nose!

Severus.

S - Of course you do. Everyone's known for years. If you don't shut up about Remus, I'll kill you. And I'm not kidding this time. You're lucky James got there in time, before, but you won't be so lucky second time round, will you? And was your little relationships comment supposed to be a hint?

- Sirius B.

Black:

Of course not. Just you doing a bit of wishful thinking, I suppose. I'll shut up about him, but you know Dumbledore doesn't like threats. I'm not replying after this because, quite frankly, you're annoying me.

Severus.

S - Suit yourself. If Professor D doesn't like threats then he won't like you very much, will he? Think about it, Snape, that's all I'm saying. And I am not wishful thinking - that's repulsive, disgusting, and absolutely foul!

- Sirius B.