How to save a life -- Early Winter/Early Spring 1997

I was getting clean thanks to my mates.  And I was not entirely sure if i was going to be able to do it.  But I had Ellie, Maisie, and Alfred to help me out.  I was sitting in the common room with some pumpkin juice, trying to ge tmy mind off of getting a new fix.

I sat down next to Morgan and tossed some candy into her lap.  "Eat," I said to her.  "It'll help."  At least i hoped that it would.  I grinned at her, but I knew that look.  She was having a hard time.

I saw Ellie bombard Morgan and I chuckled.  "You know, you ought to let her breathe a little, Ellie," I said to my sister.

I saw my siblings near Morgan.  I did not want to seem like I was betraying Addison, but we all used to be mates.  And I would try to help them both the best we could with whatever they were going through.  Right now, Morgan needed more assistance than anyone.  I sat down with her and my siblings.  "Why don't we all go to the Great Hall and move around instead of just chilling in the common room?" I offered.

I laughed at the three of them.  "I think some breathing room would be a good idea, Maisie," I said to her, standing up.  I was still shivery, but I pulled my Hogwarts cardigan tighter around me and started out of hte common room with my entourage behind me.

I nearly ran into Morgan and the cattermoles.  I raised my eyebrows.  "where you going?" I inquired.  I was not sure if this was a good idea or not.  I looked between the four of them.

Nate bugged me.  I sighed.  "Is it any of your business?" I questioned, knowing that the answer was a definite no.

I nudged my brother with my elbow; he ought to be more polite.  "Well, Nate, we're allowed to go out, aren't we?  Care to join us?" I offered.  I knew that Nate could easily distract someone and that was what Morgan needed.

I sighed, but kept it from being too noticeable.  Nate was not necessarily the best choice; I had no idea what Ellie was thinking.  I was sure she had some sort of plan... but still.  I merely smiled and continued walking with the others and Nate followed in tow.  I was pretty sure he was rather curious.

I looked at Ellie and then at Nate, shrugging.  He was involved now and there was no reason for me to argue.  I knew better than to antagonize Nate Lupin.  "So what are we going to be doing anyways/" I asked, knowing that they probably had a plan up their sleeves.

I was not entirely sure what was going to happen; I trusted my sisters to make the plan.  "Erm... something fun," I offered up before anyone else could end up saying anything.

I could tell no one really had a plan.  I sighed.  I guess it was up to me to think of everything.  "It's a warm enough day to fly and throw the quaffle around," I said to them.  "Get some fresh air to clear the mind."

I smiled at Nate.  "That sounds like a grad idea," I said, knowing that having Nate come with us would give us ideas and have a good time.  It was hard to be in a bad mood around Nathaniel.

I shrugged.  "Alright," I said to the group.  "Let's have some fun."  Alfred was a Beater on the team anyways, so it would give him some more flying time.  Made things easier.

"Okay, fine," I said.  "But don't you think we ought to gear up a bit?  I mean... it's only March.  It's still rather chilly out -- especially flying aroundn."