Above All Else
Chapter One: Prelude to the Legends…
Hey everyone! I hope you all enjoy my story… this is my first one. I'm a L/J love/hate fanatic. Please note that there are some major OotP spoilers that will come into play eventually. The beginning of the story is PG… but may change into PG-13 later. I've thought this story through, so I know where its heading, so please bare with me.
DISCLAIMER: I give full credit to JK Rowling for all that is hers (i.e. the Marauders, Lily, the setting, Dumbledore, McGonagall, and any surnames that are from the HP series) I own Daniella, Charisma, Madison, Tinka, Veronica, and Tinka though!
This story will take place throughout the Marauders fifth through seventh year at Hogwarts. This is just the prologue. I'm trying to give you a little background information as to what makes Lily and her friends dislike the Marauders so strongly. THIS IS THE ONLY CHAPTER THAT OCCURS IN THEIR FIRST YEAR!!! ( Haha, hope that clarified things.)
Without further ado (lol, I sound like someone on opening nite at some major premier show) here is the first chapter……..
Two incorrigible black-haired boys walked down the hall of the Hogwarts Express, laughing at something. Neither of the two was one to pay attention, so knocking into a random door or person was expected of them. No sooner had they passed the first few compartments before they ran into two young girls, sending them flying to the ground.
"What in the name of Merlin was that?" A girl with brilliant blue eyes, a corky grin, and a long mane of chocolate brown hair asked good naturedly.
"That, m'dear, was my shoulder," responded one of the boys, offering a hand to the fallen girl. The girl took the offered hand and was hoisted to her feet.
The boy smiled, a mischevious glint in his eye and a smile etched on his handsome face. He had warm brown eyes and a crop of black hair upon his head. "Sorry about that. The name's Black…. Sirius Black. This here is James Potter," he pointed a finger to the boy standing beside him, who was just slightly shorter than Sirius. James Potter was a good-looking boy, with the messiest black hair imaginable and playful deep brown eyes.
"Yeah, sorry 'bout that. 'Weren't really looking where we were headed," James informed the girls.
The other girl, with soft red waves of hair and glowing green eyes, smiled at the boys. "That's alright, we were a little reckless ourselves. I'm Lily Evans and this is Daniella Flynn. We're just starting here. Are you first years as well?"
"Yup… can't wait for school to start. We've got loads of pranks in store, don't we Jamie Boy," Sirius said, grinning wildly at his best friend.
"I TOLD you not to call me that Siri," James teased back.
"As much as I'd love to hear your pet names for each other, I think you've got visitors," Daniella giggled.
The boys turned to see who she was directing and found themselves face to face with a hooked nosed, greasy haired boy, flanked by two others.
"I see you've found some new mudblood girlfriends, it's a shame they're so pretty,"the hooked nose boy sneered, then redirected his attention to Sirius and James. "I see you actually got accepted to Hogwarts. What a shame, I didn't know they accepted talentless wizards, even if you are rich. No doubt you're not good enough for Slytherin"
"Snivellus, you couldn't pay me a billion galleons to be in the Slytherin House for even a day. So just beat it Snape," Sirius' handsome face contorted into one of loathing.
"You two Avery, Lestrange,"James added.
The boys brushed past James and Sirius, but stopped when next to Daniella. "Maybe, you'd like to have a little rendezvous later, girls? Even if you're not exactly my type, you see, I'm not partial to freckles," he then turned to Lily and added, "or red hair."
"Oh that's a shame. It's a great offer and all but I'm not partial to the type that looked like they just crawled out of a pigs arse," Daniella remarked sarcastically.
"Too bad, if you weren't so nasty, or smelly, or disgusting, or such a big git maybe you'd have a shot," Lily supplemented smiling fakely.
"Forgot one Lils…. OR just an all around embarrassment to humanity," the blue-eyed girl added, laughing merrily.
Snape glared at them and walked away, only then turning to Sirius and James who were in a shocked silence and yelled, "You'll pay for this! Better watch your back, Potter."
"Doesn't look like we need to, seeing as you are so afraid of these two ladies."
With one last glare, Snape turned and walked away followed by his two goonies.
Daniella pulled out her wand, a 9 ½ inch mahogany with the core of a phoenix feather, and muttered the words, "Avis recido biduum". (a/n: haha… english to latin translators come in awfully handy for adding on to old spells) Instantaneously, three blue birds burst out of her wand and chased after Snape, pecking at his head. The two girls began giggling loudly and ran away, hoping to escape Snape's wrath. Sirius and James looked at each other, each feeling a growing respect for the two girls.
"Abott, Sandra," a woman with a tight bun, who they had learned was Deputy Headmistress Professor McGonagall, read off of a list of names. The sorting ceremony had commenced and Sirius and James were unsuccessfully trying to get the attention of the vivacious girls they had met earlier on the train.
"Dammit James, why aren't they talking," Sirius whined, while eyeing the girls.
"Because we want to see what happens," Daniella reprimanded him. The impatient boy shut up after this, much to the astonishment of his friend. James had never seen Sirius actually listen to what anyone told him to do. This girl must be something special if she can shut him up! Even his own mum has trouble doing that.
After Sandra Abott was sorted into Hufflepuff, (a/n: Notice that I used the same last names as many of the ppl have in the HP series. This isn't necessarily b/c they are the childrens parents, but possibly an aunt or uncle. Just a little clarification….) four others were sorted before "Evans, Lily" was called up. Daniella murmured good luck to her friend before Lily ascended the steps to the stool.
Ah yes… Ms. Evans, I've been expecting you! One of the four you are! What an honor to meet you…
"What are you on about?" Lily thought to the hat
Never you mind, you've got a gift, young girl. Lots of talent, smart too? Very good my dear child. You are one to do anything for those you love. I think you would be best in GRYFINNDOR!
The table to the far left erupted into cheers as Lily joined them, seating herself next to a second year boy and across from Sirius, who had already been selected for Gryffindor.
"Flynn, Daniella!" was next to be called. As she pulled the hat over her head both Lily and Sirius crossed their fingers hoping she would become a Gryffindor.
Dear me… the leader of the four! My my, what work you have in store for you! But you will be great, a real hero. Remembered forever among the wizarding world. But not yet…
"Forever remembered? I'm no hero Mr. Hat, Sir. You are kindly mistaken," Daniella thought.
You're very polite, you'll go far. Incredibly intelligent, could be a Ravenclaw, but I see how chivalrous you are… doing anything for others. You are brave far beyond your years. Definetly the prospects of a true GRYFFINDOR!
Daniella smiled happily as she hopped down to join her friends.
Before long the sorting was over and Gryffindor had 10 new students… James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, Remus Lupin, Lily Evans, Daniella Flynn, Charisma Greene, Madison Renaldi, Tinka Spitz, and Veronica Clearwater.
While the boys got into a heated discussion over the team with the best chances of winning the Quidditch World Cup, Lily and Daniella chatted with some second year boys about what Hogwarts was like. All was going well, until "Psst… Freckles!" Daniella spun in her seat to send a death glare at Sirius.
"What did you just call me?"
"Freckles, of course! Why are you chatting with those losers?" Sirius glared at the second years, trying his best to mask his jealousy. He seemed to have forgotten Daniella telling them how much she hated having freckles, though many of the boys in their year found them quite lovely, himself included. She took Sirius' question and nickname as an insult.
"I may talk to whoever I like. Hey Sirius?"
"Yes Miss Dan?"
"Wanna' see some more magic….without a wand?"
"Yea right! Like you can do wandless magic!"
Daniella picked up a scrumptious looking pie and stood up from the table. "I sure can! You see, in a second this pie is gonna be in your face… without even the use of a wand."
Before the meaning of her words could sink in, the pie Daniella held found a new home being slammed into Sirius' face.
"Enjoy Sirius… cya around. Don't you ever talk to me again, I hate you!" Her temper was soaring and added on in a deathly quiet voice, " Above all else!!" With that Daniella stalked out of the great hall among the cheers of the great hall. They always enjoyed a bit of entertainment.
"Bloody hell! What did she do that for?" Sirius yelled.
"Why don't you figure it out," snapped Lily, after settling down from her spout of giggles.
"It wasn't his fault your best friend decided to get all pissy on us, Red!" James declared indignantly. The eyes of every person in the Great Hall seemed to be on them now.
"Don't ever insult her or MY HAIR!" Lily screeched. With that she picked up a pie and followed Daniella's lead, throwing it in his face. Lily stormed out of the room to find her friend, just as Dumbledore stood up.
"Well, thank you Ms. Evans and Ms. Flynn for that wonderful performance. Now lets get down to business. First off, would all Prefects please lead their respective houses up to their dorms. Our new Heads, Ms. Emily Dower and Mr. Martin Quigley, please come to the front of the Hall for a brief meeting. Secondly, please restrain from throwing any more pies, the House Elves do work ever so diligently on making them for you to eat. That will be all." There was appreciative laughter as the students all made their way to the Common Rooms.
"Sirius… you know what this means," whispered James to his pie-faced friend
Remus Lupin, a dirty blonde haired boy with pale blue eyes replied laughing, "Yea, that you were humiliated by a bunch of girls!"
"No not that," James replied wincing at the memory.
"Of course I know what this means James…" Sirius paused for effect.
"PRANKFEST!" James and Sirius yelled together.
….And so the War of Pies, as the rest of the school so kindly named it, began! The legends had been born!
~~~~~~~~~*****AUTHOR NOTES*****~~~~~~~~~~~~
First chappie! Hope you all liked it! I sure didn't! But I thought you needed to understand why L/J and S/D hate each other so much in the future.
I hope to have the next chapter up later tonight
Avis Recido Biduum = Avis produces bird from a wand, while Recido Biduum means Relapse Two Days. This spell conjures birds that will chase the intented person around for two days
NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE:
~Take place at the end of their fifth year when everyone is packing up for summer vacation (shortly after the scene by the lake in OotP)
~ learn about the Marauders
~Lily, Daniella, and friends Madison, and Charisma are discussing certain powers… What was the Sorting Hat talking about when he told Lily and Daniella they were one of the four? Here you will begin to get an understanding.
I really hope you all read the next chapter, I assure you it will be much much much better than this one. The story will really pick up in Chapter Two!!!
Reviews are appreciated… constructive criticism is welcome, just please don't totally bash the story.
Luv always,
MissBlueEyes