Remus' New Addiction 4

Remus’ New Addiction
Chapter 4


Sirius mimicked James’ footsteps as they squeezed themselves through the crowd. They slipped in Honey Dukes to face another squabble of customers. The Marauders felt their breath quicken as the empty space for their lungs became slimmer. After what seemed like forever they finally reached the door to Honey Dukes cellar.

“ You think Moony is alright?” He seemed a bit off…” James asked as the two boys climbed down the stairs.

Sirius shrugged,” I dunno… Doesn’t he always seem a bit off with the whole creepy PMS thing… You know, Pre-Moon-Syndrome?”

“ I’m serious-

“ No, I’m Sirius!”

“ Shut up you git!” James laughed,” But really Sirius, did you see his fingers? I swear, a dead fly couldn’t twitch as fast.”

Sirius shrugged again,” I guess it was just a bit chil-

“ And when he was reading his book he almost looked dead or bothered…” James interrupted as he jumped the last four stairs.

“ I dunno, maybe he is bothered, but there isn’t anything we can do till he comes to the school himself since he could be anywhere in that mob of idiots.”

James sighed,” I guess…”

Sirius patted James’ shoulder and pulled the trap door open. “ He’ll be fine, now how about we play some wizards chess and Pete can ref!”

Rich honey orbs lightened,” Yeah! That sounds like fun!”

“ Well come’on then! It’ll take us a while to get back to the castle.” Sirius punched James arm before dashing into a full sprint down the passage, the moist dirt squishing under his feet. James’ eyes flashed dangerously as he chased after his friend. After many minutes passed, the two boys were out of breath and slowed to a trot and took in deep breaths as they traveled through the dark and damp passage. After what seemed like hours, Sirius and James met their destination. There were small nubs of wood sticking out of the wall that the boys climbed until they were able to reach and slide the witch’s hump over. When they pushed themselves out, they straightened their robes and stuffed their bags of candy into their robes and ventured to the Griffindor common room.

When the portrait flew open Sirius almost stepped in before hearing a small high-pitched squeak. Their gazes shot down to see a small rat running in circles around their ankles. “ Pete, you gotta be careful.” James chuckled lightly as he picked up their friend by it’s torso. “ You silly thing.” The rat squeaked with excitement as its nose sniffed the air and dashed into the sleeve of the shirt Remus provided James and to where the bag of candy was found. James picked up the rat again,” Wait, lets dump it all in the dorm, then you can have as much as your little heart desires.” The rat nodded and staid in James’ hand till they entered their dorm. As soon as the door closed the rat jumped out of the warm palms and grew into the small familiar sandy haired boy, Peter Pettigrew.

“ Come’on guys, why didn’t you take me with you?”

“Because my tiny friend, we had no idea where you were and we were only there for candy and a butter beer anyway.” Sirius shrugged.

James handed Peter a golden colored bottle with a crimson label. “ Here you are!”

“ Thanks James… Where’s Remus?” The small boy questioned, watery eyes wandering with question.

“ Erm… he had to stay in Hogsmade for his own reasons.”

“ He went too!?”

“ Well Pete, again, we knew where he was… and that boy needed to get some fresh air before he just blew up.”

The small boy shrugged nodding his head with agreement. “ So can we have some of that candy now?”

Sirius nodded reaching in his bag and tossing Peter the Cockroach Clusters. ” Knock yourself out.”  Peter squeaked with joy as he caught the carmel covered insects and dived on his bed to snack. James chuckled as he reached in his bag to pull out a small bag of cherry bones. “ Thank you mate!” Sirius reached in his bag and handed James some bubblegum parchment. The boys crowded over a small table dueling it out in wizard’s chess.

After what seemed like hours, the door opened and a kind face topped with dark brunette locks entered. “ Hey guys.” Remus greeted with two bags from Honey Dukes and a short white stick sticking out of his mouth. He threw one of the bags at James with all the candy he had collected for them.

“ Hey! Where have you been?” James stood up and used his ‘prefect voice’. “ Do you realize how worried Sirius has been?”

Sirius stood up and poked James in the chest,” Excuse me?  You were the one who had the idea Rem was gonna have a spaz attack!” Remus starred with amusement as his friends fought over who really was worried about him.

“ It’s so nice to know you guys care about me.” Remus stated sarcastically as he plopped on his bed and stashed his other bag in his dresser.

James shook his head,” Kidding, it was me… You just didn’t seem right at the Three Broomsticks…”

Remus cocked an eyebrow,” Why would I not be right?”

“ I dunno… you just seemed peaky and twitchy…”

The werewolf chuckled,” Jamie, I’m fine… Okay? It’s near a full moon anyway. Two weeks away, mind you.”

James shrugged,” As long as you’re sure…”

“ I’m fine.” His lips curled as he threw the white stick in the waste bin and took a lollipop out of the bag he stuffed in his drawer. “ I’m perfectly content.”