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❛CHAPTER SEVEN
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PERCY was still trying to wrap his mind around the entire fact that Sirius Black was his biological father. His brain was still hurting from the sudden memories that came back to him after he saw the man. That's why he found himself going to Hogsmede, trudging through the snow as the cold air of the wind hit his face, relaxing him and his headache.
It was during this walk and when he was walking towards the Shrieking Shack that the sudden screams before him caught his attention. He looked up and was able to move out the way as Draco, Crabbe and Goyle were all running by him, terror clear on they're faces as they sprinted towards Hogsmede. It was an unusual sight, so Percy decided his decent down the hill, the voices of laughter from the Golden Trio becoming more clear the closer he got.
"Well then, that's not something you see everday." Percy stated, coming to a stop at the base of hill, seeing Harry pulling off an invisibility cloak. "Nice trick there, Potter."
"Oh um, thanks Percy." Harry smiled, subconsciously holding his invisibility cloak closer to him.
"Oh my god, Percy your back!" Hermione exclaimed, her happiness and excitement coming out.
When Percy had gotten back to Hogwarts last night, after he had gone on his 'run' and his run in with Sirius, he learned that he had been missing for a few weeks, which learning that made a lot of since to Percy. He was told when he saw Kai (considering they were roommates) when he entered his dorm. The other male was glad and relieved to himself- though he'd never admit it- and had immediately interrogated him on where he had been. Though he had his suspicions, assuming that the werewolf had gone a 'anger management' trip, something he did often.
"Yeah, sorry. I uh..." Percy hesitated to answer and explain where he's been. "I had some personal stuff to deal with." He then quickly tried to change the topic. "I saw Malfoy running away like a baby, just came to see the person who caused that. Seems to be you three."
"Well you saw now, so go on. Get going." Ron snapped, sneering at that the male who only gave him a forced smile in return.
"Nice to see you too, Weasley." Percy sarcastically greeted, completely ignoring what he said just as the other two did as well, deciding to play nice. "Think I'll stick around for a bit, though."
"Well if you are then," Harry started, earning the males attention. "Want to join us? We were going to head to the Three Broomsticks."
Percy let a smile form on his head as he nodded his head. "Sure, what's the harm."
Harry smiled at the response as did Hermione who tried her best to keep her smile from broadening in happiness. Ron only scowled, though he decided to keep his thoughts to himself, knowing full well that he'd be ignored once again. Instead the redhead trudged behind the three, muttering out some things here and there, making Percy more amused the more time he spent with the trio.
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AFTER Hogsmede, Percy had decided to leave the trio early, specifically when the four came across McGonagall, Fudge and Madam Rosmerta who were talking about non other than Sirius Black, who the news of him being (or at least near) the town. When the Slytherin heard the name of the prisoner, he quickly came up with an excuse to leave the group, and head back to Hogwarts early.
It was on his way to his dorm when he ran into Remus Lupin, and the second the boy saw him, he knew he needed to speak to him. More for comfort of learning everything he learned recently, but also the news of Sirius Black. Specifically the fact that Peter Pettigrew may be alive and the crazed man didn't actually do what he's accused of doing.
"Professor!" Percy called, noticing the older male about to enter his classroom, holding a stack of papers.
He quickly ran over, catching the older man's attention. "Percy? When did you get back?"
"Oh uh, last night- but I have something I'd like to speak to you about. Privately." Percy informed, making Remus raise an eyebrow.
"Alright, come on in." Remus nodded his head, opening the door to his classroom, which Percy quickly walked into.
When walking into the classroom, Remus lead Percy to the back of it, dropping the papers he had at a desk and then going into his office, allowing the boy with him. The older man shut the door as Percy ran a hand through his hand, his sudden nerves becoming apparent.
"Percy is something wrong?" Remus asked, taking notice of the seemingly more nervous boy.
"Yes- no- I at least.. not entirely." Percy stuttered, trying to figure out where to begin.
"Take your time, just breath." Remus soothed, his eyes trailing the boy who did take a deep breath.
"Okay, well I should probably just get to it. I ran into Sirius Black." Percy stated, making Remus's eyes widen as he suddenly became panicked.
"What? Where- When? Did he hurt you!?" Remus rambled, grabbing him to check for any wounds.
"I'm fine, I'm fine!" Percy reassured, giving the man a smile. "He didn't hurt me, we actually- we actually talked, and Remus I have things I feel I need to tell you."
Remus gave the boy a confusing look, clearly confused at to what he met, but as Percy began to explain, he'd get his answers but even more questions. He didn't know how or when, but he had found himself sitting on the stairs leading to his desk, head buried in his hands as the information the boy gave him was registering. Peter Pettigrew was alive, one of his old friends he thought was dead, and was the real reason Lily and James are dead in return.
"Oh god.." Remus muttered after Percy finished.
"I know, you're probably processing. I just thought you should know." Percy said, coming to sit besides him.
"I do appreciate you telling me, I am just trying to process." Remus informed, before looking at him, suddenly realizing how much Percy looked like Sirius, he was surprised he never put the dots together. His old friend always was into Aliyah, and he did suspect once that they slept together, but he didn't think they were really secret lovers. "Now looking you look so much like him."
"Um, thanks." Percy muttered, not entirely knowing how to respond to that. "Do you believe he didn't actually do it?"
"I can't honestly think he would, he or Peter." Remus answered, shrugging his shoulders. "Though so many people during that time did things you never would have thought they were capable of."
"Well, war does that." Percy pointed out, making the male nod and laugh.
"Yes, that's true." Remus nodded, before looking away and at the wall, thinking. "I'll have to think it over, as should you. You need sleep, especially remembering everything you did."
Percy nodded his head and stood up. "Okay, have a good night professor."
"Good night, Percy." Remus smiled, watching as the boy exited his office, leaving the man to think and come to terms of what he's learned.
EDIT: SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
AUTHOR'S NOTE
this is completely different from the original story, and it's not in the original story, and I've made this more of a filler chapter, but hope you enjoy this. have a good day or night and stay safe everyone!
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