Pick Me Ups...(Hic)
Author: Hagrid
Date: 11-21-01 23:15
Too many "pick-me-ups" later .....Hagrid stepped out of the Ceaky Laudren..
No wait..he stepped out of the Heaky Pauldren......No the Leaky whatchermacall it....oh b-----r it he staggered out of the pub.
"I am gonna be a wizard.
I am gonna be a wizard
I am gonna be a wizard HIC
An' I'm getting me a broomstck aswell..Hic".
Hagrid of course was extremely happy.
"S'not everyday yer gets ter learn wizeer...wizerr..wissarf....wizarding Hic an' jus' lemmie get me 'ands on that Volder...Volger.... that evil rat that tried killin' my little 'Arry Potter. Hic.
Yes.....Hagrid was even more happy than usual......
Hic 'Scuse me.
Left Alone
Author: Sykra Sawyer
Date: 11-21-01 23:19
Sykra watched Samantha leave and sighed. "Well, guess I'd better get going also...." She said to herself, not really wanting to go. "But," she thinks to herself, "At least I don't gotta go home for a year...."
She double checks to make sure she's got everything, stops by Florean's and grabs some ice cream, then heads off to where she's staying.
Fair's Fair
Author: Cho Chang
Date: 11-22-01 03:46
She taps her chin, "Hmmmm....I'd say you had to do *my* homework, but I don't trust you two." Smiles sweetly, "You'll have to give up your pranks for a month if Ravenclaw wins, which I might add, we will."
George's jaw goes slack, Fred stealing one more bite before shrugging, "We'll still win, so you can look forward to doing our homework." He grins and pushes George's jaw closed, "You're catching flies."
Cho laughs and takes another bite of her ice cream, savoring it since it's her second to last.
Embarrassing
Mother
Author: Lostark The Rude
Date: 11-22-01 22:25
"Christopher Farley Lostark! Don't you want your ice cream!" My mom said.
"Yea, Mom," I said back.
"Christopher Farley Lostark?" Hermione said.
"I was named after a friend of my mother's and Lostark is my mom's maiden name," I said, heading for my mom.
Supplies
Author: Alicia Spinnet
Date: 11-23-01 14:39
Rather in a hurry this morning, she quickly gets all her school things from Diagon Alley and saves a little money for spending at Hogsmeade this year. She waves at her teammate, Harry, and stops for a minute or two at Florean's before leaving the Alley and going to help her parents with her trunk. They would be staying in the Leaky Cauldron for a night since tomorrow they boarded the Hogwarts Express.
A Meeting
Author: Hagrid
Date: 11-25-01 19:55
Hagrid (now sober) made his way along Diagon Alley in the direction of the Leaky Cauldron.
A large black dog stood in his way and Hagrid (being the animal lover he is) stopped to say hello.
A smile crept over his large hairy face and with merely a nod in the direction of the pub, Hagrid and the dog walked towards the Leaky Cauldron and went inside.
At the bar Hagrid paid for two large foamy beers and made his way up the back stairs to his bedroom.
The black dog followed and once inside Hagrid locked the door behind them.
Sitting down at the table and placing the two beers in front of him Hagrid beamed as the black dog transformed into none other than................. Sirius Black.
"I knew it was you, young Sirius ...I just knew it was...an' it's been a long time me ole friend."
An Old Friend
Author: Sirius Black
Date: 11-25-01 20:03
Sirius took a large swallow of ale and grinned broadly... "And that's been a while as well. The kids have been sending me care gifts but none is of an age to buy or even think of a man's wanting ale!" he laughed, smiling at Hagrid and the beer.
"Haven't had a decent pint in a long, long time..." he added, his smile fading a little.
"So come on Hagrid, You look like a dragon that's just landed in a sheep pasture. Good news in these dark times? What have you been up to just lately?"
Re: An Old
Friend
Author: Hagrid
Date: 11-25-01 20:25
Hagrid shrugged..."Yer know ....good and bad all over....'ere, d'yer wanna see this Muggle brewing stuff I bought......went in a Muggle shop all by meself an' all."
Curiousity
Author: Sirius Black
Date: 11-25-01 23:47
"Muggle brewing? Are ya trying to get..." Sirius shook his head in wonder. Knowing full well that Hagrid was always getting into trouble and nothing could be said to dissuade him.
"Maybe later Hagrid, maybe later. Now it can't just be the idea of brewing that's raised yer spirits. There's an interesting sparkle in yer eyes..." Sirius took this moment to let his gaze wander the room. "It seems to me you've quite a collection of things here, don't tell me you've moved out of yer shack at Hogwarts!" He raised his hand to stop Hagrid from interrupting. "Obviously that's not the case, let me see." He stood and walked about the room, checking out the various items. "Books... robes... and what's this? Have you been to Olivanders?" Sirius turned and faced his old friend, "What's going on here?"
Re: An Old
Friend
Author: Hagrid
Date: 11-25-01 23:49
Hagrid blushed (he did...somewhere under those whiskers he blushed)
"I am, yer know, not only teachin' the students Care of Magical Creatures but I am," and he paused for effect....."I am reinvested as a trainee wizard, an' I'm allowed ter 'av a wand, an' a broomstick (when Professor Dumbledore finds one large enough) an' I might even learn a few proper spells."
The Rush
Author: H Potter
Date: 11-25-01 23:56
Harry, Ron and Hermione finished their shopping in Diagon Alley when Harry saw the new model broomstick. "Wow! a Cleansweep 9! That beats my Firebolt!" Harry said, looking longingly at the broom and wishing for a time that he hadn't given Fred and George his Triwizard Winnings.
Hermione growls, "You rush us all day to get our supplies but now you can't move because you want a broomstick! Boys! Honestly!"
Ron and Harry both said, "One more look Hermione!"
They said this 5 times.
Hermione shouts, "If you were half as interested in school as you are into flying you'd be top students like me!"
Hermione then threatens to hex them if they don't get a move on.
"We're going to miss the train!"
Last Minute
at Diagon Alley
Author: Fred Weasley
Date: 11-26-01 04:55
The twins returned to the pub with their older brothers and Cho. They met up with their parents, and Ginny, who was excitedly talking about her new quills.
"Girl, did you splash out on new quills?" Fred asked, shaking his head.
"If you ask me, your money could be better spent, eh Fred?" George added, indicating the bags of jokes and tricks they had purchased earlier in the day.
Ginny simply rolled her eyes and continued going on about her brand new quills. Meanwhile, Mr. Weasley came over to the boys to give them a little lecture about the new school year.
"Fred, George, you know this is your last year at Hogwarts. I want you two to behave yourselves. And be sure to study hard!" Mr. Weasley smiled and nodded at Cho. "I'm sure this lass does well in her studies. You two would be wise to do the same!"
"Yes, Dad," Fred and George whined simultaneously.
...
The next day, the Weasleys made their way to Kings Cross Station.
Dumbfounded
Author: Sirius Black
Date: 11-26-01 08:05
Sirius stood frozen with his mouth agape, one would have thought that Hagrid had cast a Petrificus Totalus spell on him.
Slowly his eyes began to twinkle and a grin the size of a Ukrainian Ironbelly spread across his face. "By my right arm! Are ya kidding me? That's great news Hagrid!" He clapped Hagrid on the back and as quick as a wink that smile slipped to a devilish grin. "Ya know... If they can find ya a proper broom, you'd make one heck of a Keeper!" Sirius began to laugh and settled back into his chair. "This certainly deserves another toast. Fill us up again ol' man!"
Hagrid's Worry
Author: Hagrid
Date: 11-27-01 00:05
The two friends toast Hagrid's reinstatement as a trainee wizard. "Trouble is," said Hagrid sadly, "I'm a bit worried about you-know-who."
Hagrid lowered his voice. "These little 'uns at 'Ogwarts don't really understand what a nasty bit of work he can be........just look at what he done to poor Cedric."
Hagrid the half giant (and big softie) began to sob quietly.
Worries Aside
Author: Sirius Black
Date: 11-27-01 23:36
"There, there now Hagrid, don't you worry, with Albus on our side what could go too terribly wrong?" Sirius tried in vain to cheer his gargantuan friend. "Hey now! What happened with you and that Beauxbatons... erm... Lady? How did your summer go?"
They talked into the wee hours of the night, discussing all the events of the summer. Each had their own tales of wins, loses and narrow escapes. Sirius took to peeking through Hagrid's bags and reminiscing about his time at Hogwarts. "Hagrid? Did you try this on?" He said holding up a thick black cloak. "It looks way too small for you..."
"Wa'? I dinna git no cloa'," Hagrid slurred through his drink. "Be returning tha' t'morra, I reck'n..."
Sirius tossed the thing back into its bag and reseated himself. His eyes scanned the table between them. "Looks as if we're out," He said, tipping over the last of the Ale pitchers. "Shall we–"
"Oye mis 'er so blu'y much!" Burst out Hagrid, who then proceeded to pass out on the table, sending the pitchers scattering everywhere.
Sirius sighed and rose from his seat, "Maybe not." he said to himself. "Yer too big ta be liftin' meself, unless..." Quickly he transformed back into the Large Black Dog. Grabbing Hagrid by his coat he pulled him off the chair, the few paces across the floor and up into his bed. Yawning and stretching his forepaws out in front of himself, he circled three times and settled down to sleep at the foot of the bed.
Sleeping Like
a Dog
Author: Hagrid
Date: 11-29-01 00:03
Hagrid slept the sleep of the just. He just passed out and fell into a happy dream of dragons called "Polly" and "Snuggles" and various other outrageous animals with names like "Tiddles" or "Dumplings" and so on.
Sirius didn't sleep at all.
Oh Sirius was tired (and slightly fuddled with ale) but he never slept.
Hagrid's snoring made sure of that.
It was an awful snore.
It wasn't just loud.....it was far beyond loud.....it was torture.
Sirius, in his guise as the big black dog just curled up on the floor and lay very still, hoping exhaustion might overtake him.
Then it moved.
Hagrid's bag moved.
Sirius watched and decided that maybe he was asleep after all and that Hagrid's snoring was just a nightmare.
The bag moved again and this time the evil black shape of the Lethifold slithered out of the bag where it was pretending to be a black cloak and started to move toward Hagrid.
It resembled nothing so much as a rippling black cape, the edges fluttering slightly as it slithered up the bed toward the snoring giant.
It crawled up to Hagrid's chin and then over his face...killing him silently and softly.
It was the lack of snoring that brought Sirius to his senses.
Hagrid had stopped snoring and was dying as the thing slowly smothered him.
Leaping on to the bed Sirius tried to claw the thing off...no use.
He had to transform into his own human self and this took time and Hagrid had stopped breathing.
Hagrid gasped his last as Sirius shouted the Patronus Charm.
The Lethifold vanished as Sirius rushed to his friend.
"Hagrid..Hagrid," he raved.
Hagrid woke....."Sirius wassamatter, I bin 'avin the most 'orrible dream".
Hackles up
Author: Sirius Black
Date: 12-03-01 19:46
"That was no dream man!" Sirius shook Hagrid again, "Are ya alright? Can ya breathe? Did it hurt ya? Where did --"
"Hol' on 'ere, git a hol' on ye'self." Hagrid interrupted his frantic friend, "Wa's go' yer caul'ron in a boil?"
"What?" Sirius stammered, "Didn't you..? There was a... Don't tell me you slept... Missed the... I mean, the whole attack?"
Hagrid jumped out of bed, "Wha' attack? Who was attacked?"
"We were, umm well no... that's not right, YOU were." Sirius replied, finally achieving a level of calm.
The incredulity in Hagrid's voice was thick, "I was? I was attacked? Someone attacked me? You'd think I'd remember that!"
"Hagrid ol' man, I'm not having you on." Sirius took on a very serious air. "As sure as I am here right now, you were almost snuffed out by a Lethifold."
Suddenly Hagrid looked crestfallen, "A Lethifold? 'ere in me room?" His eyes darting about, hoping to find some trace of the creature. "Did it... ge' away?"
"Aye it did. My patronus chased it off." Sirius then explained the entire tale to Hagrid, whom with every statement, sunk deeper into despair.
"A LETHIFOLD!" He exclaimed, "Wha' I woul'na give ta 'ave one o' them..."
"Hagrid, One of them almost had you!" Shaking his head, Sirius continued. "The question is, how did it get into yer bag?" Cautiously Sirius peers inside the bag and finding it safe and empty, picks it up to have a closer look. "There's nothing else in here, where did it come from?" He tosses the bag to Hagrid.
"I ne'er seen it afore. OCH! and ta think I 'ad a LETHIFOLD wifin me grasp!" Hagrid replied and collapsed into a fit of sobbing.
"Get a grip Hagrid! That thing almost killed you! AND..." Sirius added, "I fear it was no accident. If you didn't buy a cloak and the bag doesn't belong to you. Then someone had to have put it here on purpose."
Well...
Author: Sirius Black
Date: 12-05-01 08:11
Suffice it to say that Hagrid and Sirius continued like this for hours. Hagrid moaning and Sirius trying to figure... something out.
Eventually Hagrid realized he was going to be late for start of term and rushed off... Leaving Sirius in a lurch as to just how to get out of the pub.
But not to worry, he'll figure it out and turn up somewhere...
