So, this is Claire, and I'll be writing Marlene for you guys!
Disclaimer-We don't own Harry Potter.
Chapter 1-Marlene's POV
I flopped down on my unmade bed and heaved a heavy sigh; the pile of stuff on the floor just seemed to grow bigger.
"Marlene? Are you finished packing yet? We have to leave in an hour!"
"I know Mum! I'm almost done!" I called back. I surveyed the mess on the floor. My trunks were almost packed and I had all my essentials packed; robes, books, cauldron, but now for the random items on the floor. I picked up an old quill, I know I shouldn't bring it, but it was the first quill I'd ever passed notes to Lily with! That was a big deal!
"Marlene! Shhh, we're suppose to be listening and taking notes" 12 year old Lily Evens hissed behind her hand toward her friend.
"Yes Lily, taking notes! I wrote notes and now all you have to do is take it!" Marlene smiled innocently as she waved a folded piece of parchment discreetly in Lily's direction. Lily sighed, then after a quick glance at the rambling professor, snatched the note from Marlene's outstretched hand.
I laughed to myself, oh Lily. And with that thought I tossed the quill into the trunk.
I stared down at the pile of stuff and tried to make some sense of it: a stethoscope, some old sugar quills, dungbombs, famous faces smiling up at me on chocolate frog cards. This was ridiculous. I closed my eyes grabbed a handful of stuff off the ground and through it in the trunk, then slammed the lid shut. I then proceeded to shove the rest of it back under the bed; flopping back down on my bed I gave another sigh, this time in relief.
My fifth year at Hogwarts, bleh OWLs. I am really not looking forward to OWLs, I'd rather not spend the year worrying about my future and just take each day as it comes. I don't know; relax by the great lake or something. Not that I wouldn't do that anyways, but I don't need Professor McGonagall being on me to study harder! My grades are pretty good as they are, not to brag. I reached over and grabbed my purple pillow, hugging it to my side.
Meow?I glanced down at Saela, her lithe body stretched out beside me, and her bright green/gold eyes examining me. "Oh Saela, where does the time go?" I thought to myself as I scratched my cat behind her soft dark ears.
Saela had been a gift from Lily last year after my previous pet, an owl named Jasper, had passed on.
Lily Evans is my best friend in the whole world. I grinned. Lily is absolutely gorgeous; the deep red locks that fell around her shoulders accented startling green eyes. At 5'4 she's about 6 inches shorter then me, and has a slender frame. Lily's skin is pale, prone to burning quickly, and she had a light sprinkling of freckles across her face. She has pretty good upper body strength from hauling around tons of books all day. She is definitely one of the smartest students I know, and by far the sweetest. Lily puts others first, but has a fiery temper in contrast. She's never afraid to stand up for what she thinks is right and has an incredibly strong sense of loyalty. Lily Evans. The best friend any girl could ever have.
"Marlene Victoria MckKinnon! Hurry! Time to go! Your brother and I will be in the car!"
"OKAY Mother!" I rolled my eyes and quickly coaxed Saela into her cat carrier, "Come on baby girl! Time for another exciting year at Hogwarts"
