Fixing the Future

7.8

'Well isn't that bloody brilliant.' Evan groaned.
'Why's he so thick?' Marlene scoffed.

'Well, what can we do?'
'Someone's coming.' Sirius muttered, 'I'm sorry I can't be of more help. But for now, at least, it looks like you're on your own.'
Sirius disappeared.

'Useless prick.'
Sirius' jaw dropped,
'James!'
'What? You so could've given more information if you wanted. That was very Dumbledore of you.'
'Take that back!'
'Nuhuh.'
'Bitch.'
'Says the literal dog.'

'He really is out there, isn't he?' Hermione frowned, 'we've got to be able to defend ourselves. And if Umbridge refuses to teach us how, we need someone who will.' She turned to Harry.

'That's a scheming look she has on her face.' James noted.

Alyssa stood in the dungeons by the Slytherin common room muttering under her breath when Blaise appeared.

'You look really suspicious.' Evan exclaimed.

'Lyss?' He frowned.
'Blaise! Hey.'
'Hey, what're you doing down here?'
'Actually I came to talk to you.'

'You look so serious girl.' Marlene laughed.
'Lucky you.' Sirius smirked getting shoved off his chair by Marlene.

'Shoot.'
'Okay, so where's Daphne and Theo?'

'Finally ready to forgive poor Theo now?' Barty asked making Marlene scowl.
'Never forgive him!'

'Common room, I'll get them.'
A couple of minutes later, all three of them emerged.
'Hey Lyss, what's up?' Daphne frowned.
Theo was fidgeting slightly awkwardly at the back, clearly remembering Alyssa's hostility from earlier.

'Not awkward at all.' Marlene said sarcastically.

'Um, so you know Umbridge is a shit professor?'
'Oh for sure.'
'Well Harry is starting a defence group to teach students actual fighting skills because...well you know that-'
'You-know-who's back.' Daphne nodded.
'Yeah. So I was wondering if you guys wanted to join?'

'My son is awesome! A defence group? And he's only in fifth year.'
'Yeah, what had you achieved by your fifth year?' Bella added making James frown dejectedly.
'I did...stuff.'
'Like what?'
'He's successfully pranked everyone in the whole school.' Sirius piped up helpfully.
'And he's been rejected by Lily at least once a week.' Peter added.
'Impressive.' Bella nodded sarcastically.
'I became an animagus too! I'd like to see you try that.' James exclaimed.
'I could if I felt like it.'she sniffed making James retort,
'I bet you'd be a cow.'
'Was that supposed to be insulting?' Alyssa asked, 'cause cows are very cute. Highland cows are literally the sweetest things I've ever seen.'
'Shut up Alyssa.'

'Will people want Slytherins there?' Blaise asked doubtfully.

'He has a point.' Cissa nodded, 'there's a serious lack of inter-house unity.'

Alyssa shrugged,
'I'd they make a fuss I'll hex them.'

'Please do, that'll be fun to watch.' Bella smirked.

He laughed,
'Then I'm in.'
'I'm there.' Daphne grinned.
'Of course.' Theo nodded.

'Aw he's in love with you.' Marlene fawned happily, 'adorable.'
'Didn't you hate him like 5 seconds ago?' Barty asked confused.
'I hate you.'

'Fuck yourself.'
'Dick.'
'I'm gonna tell Dorcas you like her.' Barty threatened making. Marlene gasp.
'Wait. What? You know Dorcas?'
'We're pretty good friends, yeah.'
'Would you, you know, introduce us?'
'I got you girl.'
'For real?'
'Yeah, I'll hype you up to her first.'
'Oh my god oh my god! You're officially the best Slytherin ever!!! I'd say best person but Lily exists.'
Lily smirked from her seat neat to James who nodded his agreement.