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[jamescpotter]

BECAUSE WHEN I ARRIVE I -- I'LL BRING THE FIRE
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The world had turned upside down. Evil wizards run amok, wizards and muggles alike were in danger, and everyone wondered if the future the new students and staff told them about was unavoidable. But that was yesterday. Today was a day for partying--to enjoy time with friends and family while you still had it. Christmas was a pleasant affair for everyone, and it seemed even the Dark Lord took a break for the winter holidays. Good. Everyone deserved some happiness today.

James' home--or more, his parents' home, would be the site of this year's New Year's Eve party. Not only were his parents considerably more lenient in the matter of wild parties, they would be out of town, visiting friends in Switzerland. The two factors came together to make the perfect setting for a party. He wasn't exactly one to plan for these things, and he had his mind more on making sure they had alcohol available if they wanted it, but his dear mother also made sure there were snacks and non alcoholic drinks available as well. 'Ah, Mum. Always thinking ahead,' he thought as he scanned the beautifully furnished room that was more than adequately prepared for a night of wild partying. "What do you think, Francine?" he idly asked his short dog, who was already trying to sneak her way into one of the displays of food. He wasn't really one to talk to dogs, but he didn't see this pooch when he was at school, and quite frankly he missed her when he was away.

Unsurprisingly, the dog only looked at him and then pointedly back at a tray of sandwiches, wagging her tail. "Stupid dog, that's not for you,"

[/color] he said with a grin, scooping the animal up and bringing it to one of the other rooms where she had a bed, food, and water dish waiting for her. No doubt once people started to arrive and she'd had her fill of stolen snacks, she'd want no more to do with them and promptly pass the hell out. Until then, he hoped she wouldn't get stepped on.

"Hey, Sirius, get your arse down here," he called upstairs, harrassing his best mate who he knew always had a way of trying to be 'fashionably late'. It was a trait James himself typically shared, but when the event was at his house, well, he figured he should be on time. And in fact, upon checking the grandfather clock on the wall, he was not only on time but a few minutes early, which meant the punctual people would be showing up on his hearthstone any minute. As for the article written about James, Sirius, and Eavan, it was not something the two had discussed yet. James doubted it had slipped Sirius' mind, and sometimes his friend seemed quite preoccupied enough that he was thinking about it, but there was never any confrontation. And although things had seemed to settle back into their normal routine again, he still wondered if he'd be hearing it from Sirius eventually, like a bomb waiting to go off.

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[juliet]

Juliet giggled. It was really the first time she would attend a party of a few friends since forever really. They weren't very big around half a century ago. She curled her blonde hair, her blue eyes glowing under her smokey make up. She pulled on her short black dress, the mesh making her itch. She sighed, this was the only nice dress she had left. Her sisters had taken the others for the Hogwarts Yule Ball. She had come home for the Holidays to spend some time with her friends. She placed her right foot delicately into her black heal, doing up the band and doing so with the left. As she stood, she looked in the full length mirror that was placed at the end of her bed against the wall.
Her legs looked long in the short black dress, which she secretly loved. They were a little pale because of her condition but they still looked nice.

She sighed, feeling hungry. She hadn't eaten in over a week, and knew she would have to stop somewhere on the way to the Potters house.
She sighed, grabbing her clutch, placing her wand inside the garter that was placed around her leg. They always came in handy for that. She smiled and left her room, saying goodbye to her 'father' and exiting her house. She didn't live far away from the Potter's house hold, which meant she didn't need to use her broom for that matter. Or turn into a bat. She hated doing that, it felt awkward. She was still an amateur, which usually meant that when she transformed back, she still had one bat wing for about half an hour. It was something that took many years to actually perfect, and she'd only started trying about a year ago, because of Blodwyn of course.

She found a nearby alley way, heading towards it, she made sure she wasn't being followed, she frowned. This was wrong. She wouldn't take the persons life... Just some of their blood, at least to last her till the end of the night.
She found a drunken man leaning against the wall. He was dirty and she could see the grease and dirt stuck in his stubble, sweat from his drunkenness running down his forehead. She almost vomited, knowing his blood would taste vile, but she couldn't help herself at this stage. She used her speed to gain surprise, being at the end of the alley one second and in front of him another. Her hands were limp by her side.
"Hello Love. Lookin' for a bit of fun are we? Well come on, How much?" Her eyes narrowed as he said this. He thought she was a prostitute? She gagged and bent down whispering into his ear before her bit down on his neck. She allowed herself to reach just enough to satisfy, and pulled off, watching him clasp his neck, the bottle her was holding smashed on the concrete ground. She turned and left, not wanting to be there anymore. She wiped her mouth, tears in her eyes. How she hated that. She felt like a monster.
She took the long walk to Jame's house before knocking on their door. She noticed that snow had started falling, allowing it to blend in the thickness that already surrounded her. She looked the snow, especially since she didn't feel it.

She waited until she heard somebody reach the door. She was just on time, not early and not late. She needed to forget her sins and move on, she couldn't do anything about it now. what's done was done. At least she didn't drink and kill....

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[Sirius Orion Black III]

Sirius looked at himself as he got out of the shower. He stood, dressing himself slowly. He had pulled his pants on a few minutes before, but he messed with his hair without a shirt. He hadn't shaved since they left the castle, so he looked a bit more rugged then he usually did. He didn't mind it, after all, he did have a beard in the future after all, apparently. Though, he thought it looked much better on him now. Everything looked better on him because he wasn't a prison escapee and stuff. He wanted to smile at his appearance, but he didn't. He just ran his fingers through his hair, and he finished getting himself ready. Lastly, he pulled on a shirt, and he looked over his appearance once more, and he merely saw the deadpan expression of an angry man, but he wouldn't let that ruin the party tonight. He had a few things to work out, but he'd make sure they could wait.

He shook his head around like the dog he was as he walked into Potter's bedroom, and he threw water all over the place as he fished around for shoes. Little acts of "revenge" like this usually made him more chipper, and it seemed tonight was no exception. He pulled on his shoes, and he could hear the git calling from downstairs. He rolled his eyes, Potter had a boot up his ass about everything really. Sirius took his time putting on his shoes, or Potter's shoes, could have even been Remus' shoes, he really didn't remember. He'd stolen so many things he couldn't place all of them anymore to be honest. When he got up, he rolled his shoulders and prepared for a good night. He almost left the room, but he doubled back, grabbed his flask that he always had, slipped it into his back pocket, and moved off down the stairs.

As he hit the bottom, he moved behind Potter. He wrapped his arms around the other and he whispered in his ear, "Don't have to hold it in, Mate. I know you missed me." He kissed the side of his friend's face, and he snorted, shoving the other a bit as he let go. He tossed his head around a bit, and he caught the sight of food in the room. He made a grab for some of the closest food. He shoved it in his mouth, looking back at the other, "Thoff yoff haff to shaf me wiff Femus." He added, his mouth full of mildly exposed food.

He looked around, and he glanced around. "So when you called me, I figured people would be here. This is an awful lot for me to eat all by myself." He said, having finally swallowed his food. "Where the hell is Remus? Do not tell me that Dork stayed at school." He hadn't seen Moony, but he figured he'd turn up, unless he would have rathered have been at the stupid Yule Ball, Sirius would understand, and get his revenge when he got back to school if that was the case.

Tearing himself away from the food, Sirius moved towards the door, not that he'd heard anyone, but just to be sure. He yanked the handle, and he looked out, not expecting to see anyone, but coming face to face with a blond he knew decently well. "Oi! What are you doing outside? Come on, come on." He said with a smirk. He looked back over the side of the door, "No wonder Evans has no interest in you, you are no gentleman, leaving a lady out in the cold." He jabbed, he partly hoped it would upset James, he was still a bit hacked off at him after all.

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[xander]

To say that Alex wasn’t enjoying his time at home would have been a blatant lie. He loved being able to sleep in his own bed at night and being able to be the one to tuck his little sister, Alyson, into bed at night. He missed Aly during the school year and was always happy to be home and play with her, every time vacation came to an end and he had to return to school it always broke his heart to see her tear-stained face and to hear her desperate pleas for him to stay home just a little longer. As much as he would have liked to just stay home and play with her, take her to the park, and spoil her with toys and candy, he knew that he couldn’t. Though he would always remind her that he’d be home before she even realized it, and hey, he was in his 6th year—just one more year left of school before he was officially out on his own. Once he graduated he didn’t really know what he wanted to do yet, but he knew that Aly would be excited to have him around more often.

“Alex Alex Alex! Papa’s taking me out for icecream!

[/color]” Alyson bound into the room at full speed, her pigtails bouncing against her shoulders as she excitedly clung to her older brother’s pant leg, “You wanna come? It’ll be funnn![/color]” She giggled, her little arms still wrapped around his legs while she looked up at him with big, hopeful, brown eyes.

Alex laughed, patting his little sister on the top of her head, “Not this time, squirt. I’m about to leave for a party, but when I get back tomorrow I promise to make it up to you, yeah?[/color]”

She considered his offer for a moment or two, her disappointed pout turning into a giant grin and she nodded her head in agreement, “Okie dokie then! You promised, so tomorrow you gotta do whatever I wanna do, kay?[/color]”

He grinned, holding out his pinky to her, “Alright, I promise. Now you better hurry, Aly, before dad leaves without you![/color]” He teased, watching amusedly as she quickly let go of him and dashed out of his bedroom with a look of complete and utter horror etched into her cute little 9 year old face at the thought of her father leaving without her to go get icecream.

He checked the clock hanging on the wall and bit his lip, the party would be starting soon. Snatching his scarf from his dresser and the hoodie hanging from his bedpost, Alex raced down the stairs, “Oi, I’m leaving!” No answer. He didn’t expect one, his father and Aly had already left and his mother had probably already left for work at Gringotts. Whatever, they knew he was going out for the night and knew not to expect him back until tomorrow so he was all set. Slipping into his hoodie and tying the scarf around his neck, Alex left the house, wheeling out his motorcycle from the garage and started for Potter’s house.

Half an hour to 40 minutes later he arrived at the Potter Manor, parking his bike out on the lawn [“They won’t mind, I’m sure.”] and letting himself inside.

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[rem]

✶ O H, W R I T T E N I N T H E S T A R S
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Remus hardly ever actually dressed up for a party, especially one that his best mates were throwing—in his mind he didn’t really think that many people cared about what Remus Lupin was specifically wearing and to be honest he’d much rather be comfortable in a sweater than un-comfortable in some outrageous outfit. Though the Marauders rarely ever through a party that required the guests to wear uncomfortable clothing [unless you count those insane high heels that the girls often showed up in!], they were all about casual and comfortable for the most part.

While he enjoyed being home for the holidays, visiting with the family and helping out around the house, he couldn’t help but to feel that ache in his heart that signified just how much he really missed his best mates. Remus was with James and Sirius for the majority of the year and it was at the point where it felt incredibly lonely without those two harassing him about one thing or another. He wouldn’t admit it out loud, but he was glad that James was throwing a New Year’s party because it gave him an excuse to get out of his stuffy house and go and see his friends.

Currently he was home alone so he left a note on the kitchen counter saying where he was going to not to worry, slipping the corner of the paper beneath the flower vase at the center of the table to ensure that it didn’t fall off or get lost before anyone got home to read it. He ran a hand through his sandy-blond hair, deciding to leave early so that if James needed any help setting up then he’d be around to do so.

Upon arrival he let himself in, not even bothering with knocking like he would have done if he were at anyone elses house but as it were he was a regular guest at the Potter’s, just like Sirius. He was a little surprised to see that a few other people had shown up early like he had, but he didn’t dwell on the thought for very long and instead he greeted them with a wave and a friendly smile before striding towards Sirius and crossing his arms over his chest, “What was that about me being a dork? And would you stop being such a hog, save some for the rest of the guests, will you?” He’d only just arrived and already he had to reprimand Sirius and his atrocious manners.

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[jamescpotter]

BECAUSE WHEN I ARRIVE I -- I'LL BRING THE FIRE
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James blinked, sure Sirius hadn't been there a second ago. "You sneaky bastard," he joked with a shake of his head, grinning broadly. "And you say you don't belong in Slytherin. I'm really starting to worry about you, mate," he said, his voice feigning concern. It was a little risky, he knew, poking jabs at Sirius about that House while his friend was still rather mad at him, but that was James: he always took risks.

"Ah, what can I say? I'm a real ladies' man," he replied with a cocky smile, 'buffing' his fingernails on his shirt. "Hello there, dear Juliet--and Alex!" he said, taking her hand and kissing it lightly. "Good to see you, mate," he said to Remus and Alex, giving Remus a slightly more manly side-hug, cuffing Alexander lightly on the shoulder.

"Ah, don't worry, Remmy. Sirius is just jealous because he can't read or write. He only wishes he could be a dork," he assured, winking at Padfoot. James shrugged, smiling. Of course Remus was already scolding Sirius for something. He'd be hearing it himself soon enough--it was just how their group operated. "Well hell, if I had known you all would show up early I would have already been drunk. Jeeze, you need to give me some heads up here," he joked. For as much as he joked about his drinking, he really only let himself go once in a while.

"Well Remus, I hope it's alright if I get something to eat," he commented as he took a deviled egg in one hand and a triangle sandwich in the other. "I'm pretty sure we've got about all the people who will be showing up. Theesh are ushually shamll affairsh, anyway," he said with a shrug, not even bothering to finish talking before he started eating.

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[juliet]

Hey eyes were averted from the door to many sounds that lay outside in the snow. She could hear children complaining to their parents when they weren't allowed to have five more minutes out in the snow before it were to turn to a New Year. What she didn't hear was the door open for her to see a familiar yet handsome face. Mr Sirius Black. She smiled as he let her inside and shook her head at his comment to James. She would probably have to expect this for the rest of the night.
She blushed lightly when James took her hand kissed it. She was always like this, but it didn't help the fact that her skin was rather cold.
"Your such a suck James! But what girl wouldn't enjoy attention like that every now and again?"

As she listened to each comment thrown back and forth, she didn't realize the door had opened to reveal Alex until before he spoke.
She let out a giggle and turned to him, smiling when he acknowledged her.
"Alex! I didn't know you would be here either! My holiday has been... Eventful so far, and yours? Don't tell me you've been wearing that Red dress I warned you about..." She said this in a teasing tone remembering their conversation on the Quiddich pitch in search for his wand. She finished her sentence, gave Alex a hug and smiled.

Before she knew it, Remus has walked through the door, acknowledged everyone and scolded Sirius in a matter of seconds. She blushed in his presence.
Juliet really didn't know how Remus truly felt about her after their conversation together. She knew his secret and he knew hers. She found it silly that he were to think of his condition as a curse. She felt cursed more than he. She was the real monster at this party.

Juliet felt a swirl of emotions come over her. She wanted to know if they were still friends. If they could still be the way they used to be. It wasn't long after the conversation that they had started the Christmas break, which meant she didn't really get to talk to Remus about it more.
She turned to walk towards the blonde boy that stood next to the snacks, picking up a sandwich triangle, not feeling the least bit hungry, but took a bite anyway.

"Hey. How's your holiday?" She asked, her voice was quiet and unsure. What if he didn't like her, realized what a monster she was for doing what she did so she could survive when in reality she should be either old, or dead.

She looked at the outcome of the party, looking at James in a 'your so gross wait till your finished to start talking again' way before letting herself relax, well tried anyway...

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[odette]

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Her mom had asked several times if she was okay. Odette use to stay at school over the breaks but since her father had passed away she always came back. After all her mother was all alone at home. They lived in a apartment sure and it was fairly large but it was still just as lonely for her mother all on her own. Odette even had her doubts on leaving her mother on this particular night. She had assured her that she would be going out with some of the people from work. Her mom even left before she did. Telling her goodbye her mom went off and Odette stood in front of the mirror. Looking at herself for a moment and widening her eyes as she let out a breath threw clenched teeth. She had been out running. Her hair up in a ponytail and she was in now sweaty cloth.

That was something she always disliked. Even in the winter when she went jogging, she still was just as sweaty when she got home. Quickly though she jumped into the shower and emerged rapped in a deep forest green towel. Walking into her room she smiled down at her cat Athena and stroked her fur."Remind me that I should be doing this" naturally the only encouragement she got form her cat. It was good enough right? Well it was for her. Gathering some cloth she changed. Though she stood there for a moment and debated on what she should wear. For her, even her comfortable clothing was pretty dressy. Slipping on a tan floral top, she looked at herself in the mirror. Then slidding on a light brown skirt, she zipped it rather quickly and paired it with a thin belt. Even now she looked tall, well she was but paired with a bit heal she was at least a inch taller. Looking, she turned a little bit and brushed herself off. Drying her hair off she let it fall in curls. With a few touches of makeup, she looked at herself.

"Well Odette, this is as good as it gets" maybe she was to harsh on herself but she looked just fine. Giving her cat one final pet she made her way for the door. Hearing a meow she looked behind to see Athena sitting on the floor. "Now Athena" Odette stated as the cat rubbed against her legs "you know I have a party to attend" she almost chocked on the word but she took a big gulp of air. The cat seemed to understand and scurried off to the couch, looking rather defeated at its attempt to get Odette to stay home with her.

Slipping on a jacket that went to about the same length as her skirt, she made her way out. It was cool, naturally as it was winter. No one approached her though most people were out and inside. Winter was never a time that people liked to be out. Reaching the house, she stood in front of the house. Just looking up and shoving her hands in her pockets. Sucking in air she breathed it out threw her nostrils. Shutting her eyes she told herself it was only a few mores steps. Odette had nothing to worry about right? After all from what she knew everyone there would be nice enough. It was just that she was never in social situations. Well besides on the pitch and in the classroom.

Other then that, Odette was a solitary person. Sure by now any normal person would of walked up and knocked but not her. No she was going to weigh out everything in her mind. Little did she know that her feet were already moving underneath her. Moving to the door. Why? There was a part of her mind that desperately wanted this. Craved more then just all that time alone at home watching old movies and burying herself in books. That was why she had ended up here. Curiosity and a need that she had denied for so long. Human interaction. People talked to her at school, they even tried to flirt but she had little to no idea how to respond. Odette's brain was so scrambled she had not even thought of the fact that they probably saw her from the windows. Putting her hand up, and knocked soft.

It was soft enough for someone to hear but yet it could of still gone undetected. Perhaps that was the part of her that told her to go home where she belonged. She had been fiddling with her coat so much that she had not noticed that it was now open. Her outfit showing as she looked down at her shoes. Clicking the front of them together. Giving herself any sort of distraction, at least for the time being. Standing there felt like ages. Odette thought perhaps that no one was coming.. Of course in her mind what had felt like twenty minutes was actually only about five. 'At least you tried' she thought to herself before she turned on her heels to leave. As soon as Odette did, she heard the door open.

Turning quickly on her heels Odette looked at them. Her cheeks were a pink color as she was a bit embarrassed to admit that she had even thought of leaving. Odette hated to look so weak and frightened in front of other people. Blinking for a moment, her blue eyes widened. "I-" she paused and shook her head looking down at her feet "hi" it was gently and sort of melodic. A few of them might of recognized her. Quidditch was about the one time you really heard her talk out loud to others. She had a bit of a competitive streak so she was no stranger to a bit of taunting. Her blonde hair moved a bit in the wind and she brought her hand up to give a half wave. Attempting and hoping she did not look as awkward as she felt.

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[Sirius Orion Black III]

As he stood with the door open, another rolled up, then one more. He smiled, "Hello all." Sirius' eyes fell on the bike. Muggles did have the neatest toys, didn't they? He smiled at the boy, extending his hand in greeting, moving to let them in. "Where can I get one of those?" He asked Alex, pointing at the bike. He could get all kinds of women with that thing! He wanted one, and he wanted to know what it did. Could it fly? Muggles had flying machines, was this one of them? Magic things they had, muggles. "What does it do?" He asked, still wanting to go mess with the bike, but he did follow the group back inside.

He snorted at James and Remus, and he moved back towards the food, he was really only thinking about that bike now, he didn't want to be at a party with many of these people now that he thought about it, and he rolled his shoulders lightly, moving past people to get more food. He rolled his eyes at James, and he found a seat for a second. He dropped his gaze to the floor, and he then decided he needed to do something. Broding wasn't his style.

He looked up, putting his feet on the table. "Well, everyone is here then yeah, you said Prongs? How's everyone's holiday? Good I hope." He said, his voice pleasant. "Did you all hear that good story in that trashy paper about James screwing that Tringham girl? Was a good story wasn't it?" He said, his face bright, and he looked very enthralled. "I love stories like that, makes for a real good read, but it wasn't news to me, I heard about it before that. Thought it was weird, you were into Evans last I heard, what happened to that?" He asked, his face holding several emotions at once.

He leaned his head against his fist, which was now propped up on the side of the couch. He smiled, looking over the group. "Any thoughts on the matter? I'm sure I'm not the only one who likes those papers." He smiled, he knew this wasn't good, but this was what he had to do. He knew he was being a dick, but he could have cared less; this was what he had to do, or at least in his mind. He had to get over things, and this was his way to do it.

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[xander]

Alex laughed, finding his dorm mate’s enthusiasm to be quite amusing. It was funny to see the reactions that purebloods had towards certain things that they weren’t accustomed to ever seeing and this was no exception, Sirius seemed utterly intrigued by his motorbike and Alex couldn’t help but to feel a swell of pride well up within him. It was his bike, his baby that Sirius was goading over. “Sorry mate, not too sure you can get these babies in the wizarding world. Your best bet is to hit up a Muggle dealership, or find someone who specializes in bikes. My dad got it for me for my birthday, she’s a beauty isn’t she?” He couldn’t help but to brag a bit, but before he could continue to go on and talk motorcycles with Sirius the small group was ushered inside, preventing him from being able to show off his bike anymore to Sirius.

His attention was taken away from the party as soon as Juliet answered his question and he couldn’t help the grin that painted his lips at their own little inside joke, his eyes crinkling at the corners in amusement, “Haha, of course I haven’t! You told me red wasn’t my color, remember? Nah, I’ve been wearing that lovely white gown that you suggested I wear. I look bloody stunning in it, if I do say so myself.” Alex winked.

He’d been standing relatively close to the door, having not moved fully into the house quite yet, and was the first to make it to the door when a faint knock was heard. His fingers grasped the cool knob and pulled it open, a little surprised to see the Co-Captain of the Ravenclaw team standing on the other side. She was pretty shy so to see her at a party, especially one being thrown by James and Sirius seemed like a rare sight. But nonetheless he greeted her with a bright smile and took a step to the side to let her in, “Oh hey, Odette, right? Come in, come in. Join the party, yeah?” Alex made sure that she was fully inside the home before closing the door behind her. Not sure if she was used to this sort of ‘shindig’ he decided to play the part of the ‘polite boy’, “So, how’s your holiday so far? Good I hope?”

Through the corner of his eye he noticed Sirius propping himself up in a casual, yet smug, manner and he was curious to hear what it was that his fellow dorm-mate was about to say. Though, as soon as the Quidditch star began to speak Alex couldn’t help but to raise an eyebrow. He generally didn’t keep up with the latest gossip around the castle, it was far too trivial and meaningless, in his opinion, but he had heard about the scandal between James, Sirius, and that Ravenclaw girl—not like he could have ignored it, that shit spread like wildfire around the castle. But the fact that Sirius was bringing it up at a time like this confused him, why ruin the party by bringing up something like that?

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