A Memory of The Past
3rd person POV
~In the memory~
The scene gradually becomes clearer, and the faces of a youthful Sirius Black and James Potter come into view as they engage in a lively and competitive arm wrestling match. A young Remus Lupin stands proudly beside Sirius, while Peter Pettigrew energetically supports James from his position next to him. The intensity of the moment is evident in the determined expressions of the young wizards.
“You are so going down prongs” Sirius confidently says
“Not if I beat you first Padfoot,” James says just as confidently.
“Moony,” Peter says Looking at Remus “Who do you think is going to win, I'm placing my bet on James”
“Pads is definitely going to win. I mean, as a beater with a strong arm, James doesn't stand a chance against him.“
“What about the rest of you all who do you think is going to win” Peter asked the rest of the group.
“James, Sirius pissed me off earlier,” Marlene Meadows Says while giving Sirius the stink eye.
“Remus has a point, so I am going to go with Sirius,” Lily says
“Same as lils” came from Mary McDonald.
“Well I am going to go with Marls and Peter and say James is going to win this one” Alice Fawley responds not looking from her book.
In the intense confrontation between James and Sirius, it is evident that both are fiercely determined to triumph over the other. However, as the conflict unfolds, it becomes increasingly clear that James begins to falter, ultimately leading to Sirius emerging as the eventual victor.
“ ha I win”
“ good job this time”
“ oh don't be sore loser James”
“ I'm not a sore loser”
“ oh yeah then why are you pouting huh”
“ I am not pounding”
“ are too”
“ are not”
As the rest of the group found amusement in their bickering, two teens, with furrowed brows and animated gestures, continued on their path, their voices rising and falling with each exchange, drawing occasional glances from their companions.
~ back with the rest~
Harry POV
The moment my dad's face appeared on the screen was truly surreal. Seeing him, my mom, and all their friends brought back a flood of emotions. I glanced over at my uncles to gauge their reactions. The array of emotions on their faces - shock, happiness, sadness, and nostalgia - was palpable. It was evident that this memory stirred deep emotions, especially considering that most, if not all, of their friends in the scene had passed away.
“You all look so young”
“I think I was around 16 or 17 when this memory took place. It's funny because I barely remember it, which is kind of confusing and strange. I remember the competition and chatting, but after that, it's all a blur. I don't really remember what happened after the competition.” Sirius tells us
“It's weird I don't either” -Remus
As I look back on the screen it's clear that you could see someone else walking towards the group.
~memory~
3rd POV
As the group looked ahead, they noticed a figure hurrying toward them. As the figure drew closer, they could see the distinct features of a girl standing at around 5’9. Her long, flowing blue hair trailed behind her as she made her way towards the group, clad in the unmistakable Hufflepuff uniform. Before any members of the group could warn him, the girl suddenly launched herself onto Remus's back, clinging to him tightly to prevent herself from falling back. As Remiss adjusts to the impending weight, the image shows him stumbling slightly, making sure to steady himself and support his friend to prevent any potential falls.
You can suddenly hear the sounds of giggles leaving the girl's mouth and soon the rest of the group breaks out until after the loudest being the girl James serious and Peter.
"Seriously, you should give the guy a warning next time before you jump onto his back."
Amidst her giggles, you can hear the clear response, 'Yes, yes, sorry, but I was just so excited to see you all. The exams were atrocious and so painful to sit through.”
“well it's not our fault but you had to take them”-lily.
“I was sick during the tests, okay and I kind of hope that the professors forget that I miss them.”
“The professors weren't going to forget you had to take the test, Mel. We all know how close they keep an eye on you and the boys.” Mary says
“We have to head out back into the dorms bye,” Alice says as Lily Marlene Mary and her start heading towards Gryffindor tower.
“Okay bye girls,” the marauder boys say Waving by to the other girls.
“Ughhhhhhh I hate tests,” Mel says Complaining still being carried by Remus.
“Aren't you going to put her down moony?” James says with amusement
“You put me down and I tell Minnie it was you who broke her tea set,” Mel says glaring at Remus and James.
“Milagro Solana Casalione you wont dare”- Remus
“Oh I will and you know it too Remus John Lupin” With a smirk on her face before bursting into giggles and laughing. “anyway take me to my dorm my noble steed,” she says pointing to the way her dorm is.
~back with the rest~
Remus and Sirius wore a look of clear shock as it spread across their faces, casting a digital cloud of confusion in the room.
“Uncle Sirius, Uncle Remus is everything okay why did you look so surprised?” Harry question them
“I don't remember her.” Remus has a look of confusion on his face "I know I would remember someone, especially if they jumped on my back expecting me to carry them, but I just don't remember her or her name. I don't think we were even close with people from Hufflepuff, but it must be a lie if what we're seeing in the memory is correct."
Sirius placed his hand on Remus's shoulder and gazed at me. "It's the same for me, pup. I don't remember her, but from looking at the memory, I could tell that we were close. Firstly, only close friends of ours knew our nicknames, and I could sense that somehow, in some way, we were closer than we are to the others."
“The image on the screen clearly shows that you were very close. It's difficult to understand how you could forget someone when the memory is right in front of you.” Hermione questions
“It is highly unusual for someone to have memories that are not their own unless their memories have been tampered with, which is a serious violation of the law. Specifically, altering someone's memories without their permission is unethical and illegal.” Molly conveys that Arthur, in agreement with his wife, nodded his head.
“Is there a method we can use to determine if someone's memory has been altered or tampered with?” Harry asked
"Yes, there is a way. Unfortunately, it's too late to visit Gringotts and get an inheritance test. We'll have to wait until morning to go." Bill replies
“We can head over to the bank in the morning to get an inheritance check done to see what's going on. Maybe in the meantime, we could watch another memory to learn more about who this person was and what her relationship was with my parents and uncles.” Harry says looking around the room to see what the others think.
Ron was observed rising from his seat and reaching for another vial, signaling an intention to continue with an activity “What if we watched this one next?” Ron says, holding up the vial containing another memory that could provide a clue about who this girl is.
Remus stood up, anticipation stirring in the group as they unanimously agreed on the next step. With a sense of purpose, he reached for the vial containing the next memory, eager to uncover the mystery of Milagro Solana Casalione.