(Continued)

Minnie's face was the most hilarious shade of red I had ever seen. Everyone in the Common Room looked hilarious, wearing Minnie Mouse's classic hairbands. To say that she was appalled would be an understatement. She looked so torn between being furious and embarrassed that I should have felt bad. But I didn't. Maybe I was spending too much time with the nincompoops who call themselves the 'Marauders'. Nevertheless, McG stepped into the Common room and altered her expression.

"What is all this?" She inquired at large, but as Head Girl, I found myself compelled to be the one who answered.

"We're throwing you a birthday party, Professor," I said, sending a weak smile her way. She glanced at me and nodded her head.

"Even though I did not expect anyone to present such a kind gesture for me, it is my birthday, and I suppose you all ought to celebrate it too." She said, with a light smile on her wrinkled face.

And that's what we did.

***

After a couple of hours, a few puking underage students and a sloshed group of 7th Years, the party ended.

Remus, Peter and I were the only ones sober, so, naturally, we were the ones who had to drag the drunk ones back up to their dormitories. Thankfully, only a couple of students were left. Remus put an arm around James's shoulder's and tried to tug him upwards, but then remembered that he was a wizard and levitated him upwards. I did the same to Sirius, Peter remaining behind. I wasn't paying attention, so I think I can take the blame for hitting his head on the door jamb. Sirius cried out in pain. It was then I realized what I had done and started howling while the person who got hit was glaring at me.

Anyway, I tucked my wand in my pocket and started for the 7th Year Girls Dormitory, but then remembered I no longer have a bed there. So, I sat down on a scarlet couch and summoned a book from the shelves. After almost an hour, sleep overcame my urge to finish the book, so I curled up right there on the couch in the Gryffindor Common Room and drifted into unconsciousness.

October 5, 1977

When I woke up, I found myself enveloped in a cosy blanket and pillows. Wait. I don't remember sleeping with a blanket and pillows. Who did this? It couldn't have been Marlene or Mary. They sleep till 9 a.m. and are always late for classes. It could have been Alice, though. What time is it? I locate a clock, and the current time is 7.30 a.m. So there's no way it could have been Ali. As much as she loves me, she wouldn't give up her slumber and go search for her missing friend. She would only shrug it off. Wow, I need new friends.

Anyways, who else could it have been? It has to be a Gryffindor. I shake my head and don't give it much thought. As I cross the Common Room, I bump into someone.

"Oof, I'm sor- Oh, it's you," I say, as I look up to see which unfortunate being fell to the floor.

"Watch where you're going, Carrot-top," Sirius Potter groans as he rubs his back. "And I see you're pleased to see me," he adds sarcastically. Even if his remarks seem somewhat regular, they don't seem to hold his everyday swagger today.

"I- no, it's not that. I just woke up, and, frankly, I'm confused. I only want a hot shower right now." I sigh and look at him.

"Ah, to be as young as you and having to worry only about showers." With this puzzling comment, he leaves without a single word.

Well, that was weird, I think to myself as I head up to the 7th Year Girls' Dormitory. As I enter the lavatory, an involuntary shriek escapes my mouth at the sight in front of me.

A/N

Dun, dun, dun!! Cliffhangers, my specialty. AND YES, I FINALLY UPDATED!!!! I'm soooooooooooooooooooooo sorry!! I just don't get any motivation whatsoever to work on chapters, since no one reads, or votes or comments. (I don't really care about the votes but I am disappointed that no one comments.) And, well, 22nd chapter! 'I don't know about you, but this chapter's 22!' Well, I do hope that the next chapter is earlier than this one. Which means you'll have to be active, if you're reading this fanfic! I honestly don't think there's a point in ghosting around. Please. Ooh, by the way, Happy Independence Day!! (I hope the gif is visible.)

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