A/N: I own nothing sadly, except Joey. I can officially say I know exactly what Joey's going through.

Warnings: This particular chapter is basically two very highly SEXUAL SITUATIONS COMING UP!!!!! Just a bit of warning so that you can skip this chapter if you do not like that sort of thing. It doesn't pertain to the entire story as a whole.

Yes there is a lot of cussing this is about a friend and I's actual life

Yes, there will be sex and sexual situations, if you don't like that, don't read it.

That should about cover it. This story is really just for a laugh, so I hope you all enjoy it.

WildCatOfTheNorth

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Chapter 12

When Everything Falls Apart

"Who's this Voldemort?"

"What's going on?"

"Can we go home?

"Why isn't the ministry doing anything?"

"Where's Dumbledore?"

"Is Hogwarts going to be shut down?"

The questions rang throughout the common room in the buzz of chaos that had taken over the students in Gryffindor tower. Lily and James were trying to comfort the everyone answering questions as they could. Joey and Sirius were doing their best to help as well but the students were clearly scared. The lockdown on Gryffindor had began four hours earlier and once roll had been taken and everyone had been accounted for, Professor McGonagall had come and talked to them all letting them know that the last week of school would go according to plan and as soon as the owls from parents started coming in they would let everyone know if their parents were safe. Once the lock down had begun it had been clear that the students were terrified. So many had family living in London. It was everyone's biggest fear that they would be told they were on their own.

Standing up Lily began to pace. Having everyone down in the common room worried wasn't going to help anything. It was the middle of the night, the young ones needed to be in bed. The fact that her parents lived in London was something she wouldn't allow herself to think about. The exact location of the attack hadn't been revealed and therefore there was no point in worrying. Sighing she moved up onto the coffee table and muttered a quick spell sending sparks up into the air.

"Everyone quiet! There is nothing more we can't do right now. It is time for all of you to get to bed. Especially you first and second years. Off to bed. I don't want to see a single person in the common room in exactly ten minutes." Lily called sternly over the crowds. The reaction was quick. People gave her dirty looks but quickly made their way up to their rooms. By the time the ten minutes was up only herself, James, Joey, Sirius, Remus and Peter were left behind. Sighing Lily sank down on the couch next to James as she smiled across the way at Joey who was wrapped around Sirius in a chair.

"Well that was fun." Lily said slowly.

"You know you totally sound like McGonagall when you get mad?" James teased. Remus was next to him on the couch and Peter was currently occupying the chair next to Sirius.

"I do not!" exclaimed Lily with mock shock.

"You totally do Lily." Joey nodded with a smile. She was still sore and rather tired but she really didn't want to show it. She was also really worried. Her parents were known for being activists within the ministry. They lived in London a majority of the time and probably were somewhere near the attack.

"Oh well. It worked." Lily said with a laugh. The mood in the room was rather tense and she wished there was something she could do to lighten it up. "So, are you all going to the ball? Well actually, are you guys going to the ball?" Lily asked with a nod to Remus and Peter. She already knew Joey and Sirius were.

"I was thinking about it. But I don't really have a date so maybe I'll just stay here for the night." Peter said in his snively voice.

"Oh go on Wormtail I saw you flirting with that cute little Hufflepuff fifth year. Ask her why don't you?" Sirius taunted Peter.

"Oh Clarrisa…well she's just a friend. I suppose I could ask her. If you think it would be a good idea guys." Peter muttered.

"Yeah. Go on Peter. I'm sure she'll go with you." Joey added with a smile. Peter just nodded as the focus was changed to Remus.

"I actually have a date. Ashley Kostos from Ravenclaw asked me actually." Remus said slowly with a light blush on his cheeks.

"Moony! Why is this the first time you're telling us about this chick?" Sirius demanded as he stared at his friend. "Which one is she? I don't recognize her name."

"She's a seventh year. The kind of nerdy but really pretty Greek girl. Tall, Short dark brown hair. The one who is always dancing." Remus said slowly.

"Oh yeah! She's kind of hot. Always talked too much about potions but she's cool I guess." Sirius said slowly. Joey turned and stared at him assuming right away that he'd slept with her. "Don't worry baby, I haven't slept with her. I just know her from around. She's not the type I like though. Anyways, spot on Moony."

"Thanks. She kind of didn't give me a choice. Told me I was either going with her or she would give me a potion so powerfully rancid that I would be sick for a month straight. So I agreed." Remus said with a laugh.

"Shit. She sounds bat shit crazy!" Sirius laughed.

"No she doesn't. I like the sound of her. Making you do things even though you don't want to. I can't wait to meet her. Right Lily." Joey said with a smile as she looked at Remus. She knew he was hiding something and while she didn't know what it was she still wanted to see him happy.

"Of course. I've talked to her quite a few times. She's very very nice. Very pretty too and lots of fun. I think she'll be good for you Remus." Lily said with a nod.

"Thanks guys." Remus said with a grin.

The group sat around talking for a little while and laughing about jokes and stories. There was still tension in the air but not enough to stop the fun. Slowly they all fell asleep where they were sitting in front of the fire not waking up until they heard a distinctive clearing of the throat.

"I take it everything is in order here then." McGonagall's sharp voice rang through the common room. It was just barely dawn and all was quiet.

"Yes. Oh I am so sorry Professor. We must have fallen asleep while making sure none of the other students were still up." Lily said quickly as she sat up. Joey and Sirius didn't even bother untangling themselves and for once McGonagall didn't say anything. The head of their house looked grim and exhausted.

"That's quite understandable Miss Evans. I will not fault the six of you for it this time under the circumstances. Miss McLadden I need to see you for a moment out in the hall please." McGonagall said slowly as though she didn't quite want to.

Joey stared at her and instantly knew. Swallowing hard she took a deep breath. "It's ok Professor. Please just say it here. I would rather know when I'm surrounded by my friends." Joey said slowly trying to keep her voice from cracking.

"I am afraid I have to inform you of your parents murder in the attack on London. Arrangements are being made for you to go home as soon as possible to take care of necessary details. I am so sorry for you loss Miss McLadden. You have Gryffindor's full support." McGonagall said carefully. "As for the rest of you, your families are safe. Those other students who have lost those they love as well, we will inform throughout the morning. Their arrangements are being made as well. Once again I am sorry for your loss Miss McLadden."

McGonagall gave a curt nod and then left the group to their own devices. She knew that Joey would need their comfort. Joey sat there quietly as McGonagall left. When Sirius tried to pull her closer Joey got up and walked over to the fire. Sirius moved to go to her and Lily quickly shook her head. Lily had known Joey long enough to know that when she was thinking about something she need to be left alone. She needed to process this. When ten minutes passed and still Joey hadn't turned to them or said a word, Lily slowly got up and went to her. Moving to put her hand on Joey's shoulder she was shocked when Joey slapped her hand away.

"Don't touch me." Joey demanded darkly.

"Joey…"

"Shut up Lily." Joey snapped.

Staring Lily moved back and sat next to James. A few minutes passed and suddenly Joey sunk down and wrapped her arms around her knees. Rocking back and forth they could hear her starting to sob. Sirius instantly moved to hold her. The second he did though she started screaming. Pushing against him she beat her fists against his chest trying to pull away as she screamed. Her screams echoed around the common room and it was obvious that others upstairs could hear. Sirius looked tortured as he refused to let her go. Holding her tighter she slowly stopped screaming and pushing against him. Gripping his shirt tightly she cried until she couldn't cry any longer. Sirius just held her rocking her back and forth trying to offer her the little bit of comfort that she could.

Lily watched the whole thing with tears silently running down her cheeks. James held her but knew she needed to cry. She was crying for both Joey and because she had known the McLaddens. As Joey's cries subsided, Sirius finally spoke.

"We need to get her to bed. Can we still sleep in your room Lily?" Sirius asked slowly as he gathered Joey up in his arms scooping her up and wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Of course. I'll come with you. James will you guys stay here to inform everyone when they come down. Just set off an alarm. You're a prankster. Get everyone up and down here so you can make the announcement and then you are all welcome to come to our common room. I'll be there." Lily said as she got up. James nodded and waited until Lily opened the portrait door for Sirius before doing anything.

Sirius carried Joey down the hall to Lily and James' common room. Joey's face was buried in his chest. She felt like she was going to break open. Her parents were dead. She couldn't even register where she was. She knew that Sirius had her and that she was safe. She was always safe with him. Sighing she felt Sirius lay down with her on the bed. Curling into him she closed her eyes. She didn't know if she slept or not but she knew Sirius stayed with her the entire time. She could hear him talking to her and stroking her hair. She also heard Lily and James and Remus come in a various times. At one point she opened her eyes to see that it was dark but when she opened them again it was light out. Finally she sat up slowly and looked around.

"Hey love. How are you feeling? You've been sleeping for almost two days." Sirius said slowly.

"How do you think I'm doing? My parents are dead." Joey said coldly as she hugged her knees to her chest and looked away from him.

"Baby, please don't shut me out. I'm here for you but I can't help you if you shut down." Sirius said slowly as he looked at her.

"Has McGonagall said when I'm going home to make arrangements?" Joey asked as if she hadn't even heard him.

"She came by last night. She's going to have James and Lily come with us to London." Sirius said simply. "We leave this evening. So we should probably pack. We won't be back before end of term."

"What do you mean us? You aren't coming with me Sirius." Joey said simply.

"Yes I am. I am your boyfriend and I love you. I am coming with you and that's final. Lily and James are coming as well for moral support and protection. It's not safe to go places alone anymore. Now you can be surly or you can accept it Joey. But your parents didn't die so you could shut the world out Joey. They died so that you could actually have a world that you choose." Sirius said harshly as he stood and walked out of the room. Joey just stared at him. Sighing she climbed out of bed. She knew he was right but it didn't mean it hurt less. Opening the door she found Lily, James and Sirius standing there.

"Fine. You guys can come. I just want to get this over with. I'm sorry Sirius. I just don't know how to handle this right now. But I love you and I need you." Joey said slowly as she looked down. She was baring her soul right now and had no choice. He had been right this was what her parents had been fighting for.

"I love you too baby. And I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. Now let's go pack and get going. McGonagall's meeting us at the front gates at four." Sirius said with a smile as he hugged Joey. Lily and James gave her soft smiles before nodding and going their separate ways to pack.

The packing went fairly smoothly students were crying everywhere, getting ready to go to London to empty homes. Joey wasn't the only one but she couldn't focus on other's pain right now. She had her own to handle. It took her only a half hour to pack thanks to spells her mother had taught her to make packing easier. She cried when she used them but also was so glad for the time she had gotten to spend with her mum. Carrying her trunk down she met Sirius in the common room. They levitated them out the door and down to the front hall where Lily and James were waiting. They left quietly without really talking. Meeting McGonagall she explained that they were taking the train back. There was a small group of students going back as well. As they boarded the train the mood was somber and grim. The group found a compartment quickly and sat down. Sirius kept Joey next to him holding her tightly. No one spoke. There was nothing to say.

A/N: Oh this chapter hurt to write. It was really hard. But you know I like the way it turned out. Sorry this took me so long to get up. I've been having problems with my own Sirius. As some of you hopefully figured out, I'm Joey. I do have a Sirius and he is really driving me crazy right now. So anyways I hope you all liked this chapter. To some extent. Please REVIEW!!!!