Danger ~ S. Black

24: Dead or Alive?

I wanted to surprise the boys and everyone so Dumbledore was going to announce me at dinner as "a special guest demonstration." And then I'd come in, do some tricks, sing, and basically surprise everyone.

I walked into Saph's cave and smiled. I could sense her presence. Saph? You in here? I called out to her, in my mind of course. I grinned when I got a response immediately. Lex!!!! What the heck happened to you?!?! I... I'm still not entirely sure Saph. But basically, I got kidnapped at the funeral, got tortured/abused, then next thing I know, I'm dead. But... after what seemed like only a few minutes, but according to Sirius was actually a month, I'm alive and waking up in a hospital. It's really weird. Well, I'm Glad You're safe Lex. So am I Saph. I'm going to surprise everyone at dinner today. So I'm going to be spending a couple of hours here. As I said this, I sat down and leaned against Saph. She wrapped her head around me and I fell into a peaceful sleep. What? Being dead is exhausting!

+2 HOURS LATER+

I woke up to Saph moving, obviously trying to wake me up. I sat up and rubbed my eyes. Saph, is it time for dinner? Yeah. Ready to surprise everyone? Duh. I'm gonna sing a song and do a few tricks. She nodded her head and I stood up, walking out of the cave and to the castle. Everyone is already in the Great Hall, so I didn't run into anybody on my way there. I stood outside the door, listening until I heard Dumbledore start speaking.

"As delicious as this feast is, I'd like to announce a special guest. She will be performing for us, so please give her your undivided attention." He said. This is it. I quickly pulled the hood of my sweatshirt up, hiding my face and hair, then walked into the great hall. Only Sirius knew I was coming so he's the only one not confused (except Pomfrey and Dumbledore of course).

I walked over to the podium and pulled my wand out, casting a silent spell to change my voice, then starting music. I took a breath and started singing.

"I didn't know today would be our last
Or that I'd have to say goodbye to you so fast
I'm so numb, I can't feel anymore
Prayin' you'd just walk back through that door
And tell me that I was only dreamin'
You're not really gone as long as I believe
There will be another angel
Around the throne tonight
Your love lives on inside of me,
And I will hold on tight
It's not my place to question,
Only God knows why
I'm just jealous of the angels
Around the throne tonight
You always made my troubles feel so small
And you were always there to catch me when I'd fall
In a world where heroes come and go
Well God just took the only one I know
So I'll hold you as close as I can
Longing for the day, when I see your face again
But until then God must need another angel
Around the throne tonight
Your love lives on inside of me
And I will hold on tight
It's not my place to question
Only God knows why
I'm just jealous of the angels
Around the throne tonight
Singin' hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
I'm just jealous of the angels
Around the throne
Tonight"

I closed my eyes as everyone just sat there silent for a few seconds before erupting in applause. I smiled and let out the breath I didn't know I was holding. Some people were even requesting another song. This is it. This is when I finally reveal it's me.

I undid the spell hiding my voice and took a breath. I knew that Sirius would know this song, so I started singing.

(Bold Italics=Sirius regular Italics=Lexi regular bold=both)

"Little do you know, how I'm breaking while you fall asleep.

Little do you know I'm still haunted by the memories.

Little do you know I'm trying to pick myself up piece by piece.

Little do you know I, need a little more time.

Underneath it all, I'm held captive by the hole inside.

I've been holding back for the fear that you might change your mind.

I'm ready to forgive you but forgetting is a harder fight.

Little do you know I, need a little more time." I smiled as I saw Sirius stand up and start singing, while slowly walking towards me.

"I'll wait, I'll wait, I love you like you've never felt the pain.

I'll wait, I promise you don't have to be afraid.

I'll wait, Love is here and here to stay, so lay your head on me.

Little do you know I know you're hurting while I'm sound asleep.

Little do you know all my mistakes are slowly drowning me.

Little do you know I'm trying to make it better piece by piece.

Little do you know I, I love you till the sun dies." By now, Sirius has reached the podium and is across from me. We simply look at each other, ignoring the confused looks from everyone else.

"I'll wait, just wait, I love you like I've never felt the pain.

Just wait, I love you like I've never been afraid.

Just wait, our love is here and here to stay.

So lay your head on me." He held my hands in his as we continued singing, in perfect harmony.

"I'll wait (I'll wait) I'll wait (I'll wait) I love you like you've never felt the pain

I'll wait (I'll wait) I promise you don't have to be afraid, I'll wait.

Love is here and here to stay

So lay your head on me.

Lay your head on me

So lay your head on me

'Cause little do you know I, I love you till the sun dies."

As soon as we finished singing, he kissed me softly and quickly before pulling away and sitting back down.

Everyone in the hall was staring at me confused. I reached my hands up and grabbed my hood, slowly pulling it down...

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Haha! Another Cliffhanger! Idk why but I'm actually doing decent at updating... During the school year... While school is going on... With a sprained wrist...

I'm weird.

Anyway, next chapter will mainly be the Marauders reuniting with Lexi, and all that stuff, then after that it will be a glimpse into her summer, then I'll start her 6th year.

So I do have a generally good plan so far, so I should be updating relatively regularly.

My goal is every other Friday.

But I have a busy weekend this weekend. So I might not be able to update.

Hope you enjoyed reading!

💗 Riley

p.s here's the videos/songs I used:

(First song she sings)

(Second song with Sirius)