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James strutted along the Hogwart's Express with a newly acquainted friend. Reaching the very back of the train, he pulled open the door, expecting to find it empty, however a young boy and girl already occupied the compartment. Undeterred by these new arrivals James and Sirius Black stepped in, plopping into the seats opposite the pair, and studied them closely. The boy, a serious expression on his face, was wearing a faded t-shirt and blue jeans, while the girl worn a pale pink dress, full of little bows tied with satin ribbon. She gestured animatedly, her auburn hair bouncing over her shoulders, as she giggled and the boys frown melted, a slight smile appearing on his lips.

Scowling James rudely interrupted them "hey, my name is James, James Potter and this here.." nodding towards his friend "..is Sirius Black". Slightly annoyed but still smiling the girl politely introduced herself as Lily Evans and her companion as Severus Snape. Edging slightly closer, James casually brushed his bangs away from hazel eyes "Tell me...Evans what house do you want to sorted into?" Pressing closer to Severus she answered "I would love to be in Slytherin house", " Slytherin!?," shouted James in disbelief "you must be joking, you would be much better off being sorted with me and Sirius into Gryffindor" Seeing Lily looking crestfallen, Severus tried to comfort her by holding her close and reassuring her that "Slytherin was a great house to be in, so much better than silly Gryffindor" Seeing Lily cry into Severus's arms James seethed "well then..Snape, what house are you hoping to get into?", " I would also really like to be in Slytherin." Severus answered quietly. Winking at James, Sirius said "Well then Snivellus...I think you will have no problem getting into the house of your choosing...yes, your definitely a slimy rat that no other house would accept." Upon hearing this Lily bolted from her seat, emerald eyes flashing she grabbed Severus's hand and storming from the compartment, amidst uproarious laughter.

After the sorting, head master Albus Dumbledore gave a warm welcome to all the students, introducing each teacher and his or her specialty. Shortly after that, the feasting began. All around the room gasping 1st year could be heard, as plates and plates of delicious looking food, seemed to appear magically on the table. After a hearing Dumbledore's hearty "dig in" everyone began reaching for the nearest item, starting to eat ravenously. All around James, witches and wizards were laughing and chatting, scrambling to eat as much and as fast they could. Shouting, even some violence occurred as noisy children fought over tasty morsels. James sat unable to eat, looking at a small boy at end of the Slytherin table. Severus silently swallowed on a slice of chicken, pausing to savor the flavor, while right next him a fat brown-haired male was chomping on roast pork, spewing crumbs all over the table when ever he opened his mouth.

Suddenly James's contemplations were interrupted by Sirius loudly shouting "Hey James you haven't eaten a single eaten a single bit yet what is up?" noticing James's glazed eyes, Sirius glanced towards the Slytherin table "umm...Mate why are you staring at Goyle?", "I wasn't staring at the pig boy...I was just looking at Snape" James mumbled, distracted as Severus daintily lifted a fork full of mashed potatoes to his mouth, chewing slowly. "At Snivellus!" Sirius shrieked "why would you...at that ugly..., ohhh I get it!" James torn his eyes away from the Slytherin table, fixing them on Sirius "what do you get?" James asked unsure of what his had said. "Your obviously are planning how to get even with the stinking bastard for insulting Gryffindor" "huh? Oh yeah..." James said forcing a grin "we definitely need punish Snivellus for be nasty?"Throughout the rest of dinner, James tried to listen to Sirius babble on about girls and Quidditch, only sneaking occasional glances at the Slytherin table. When dessert arrived, James piled his plate high with cakes and pastries, gobbling then down with pretend gusto, tasting nothing. By the time Dumbledore stood up, to listen a few basic rules and give a warning not to antagonize Filch, many students were itching with impatience to leave, while other filled with delicious food, were nodding off. As soon as Dumbledore wished them all a good night, witches and wizards leaped out of their chair, all attempting to reach the warm comfortable beds awaiting them first.

James lagged behind the crowd, feet dragging along the marble corridor. Feeling a light tap on his shoulders he whipped around almost knocking Severus over. Under the harsh glare of James Potter, Severus hung his head said voice quavering slightly "I am very, very sorry for my discourteous behavior earlier. Gryffindor is a wonderful house and truly an honor to be in. Forgive my disrespectful comment,... please could we be friends?" Instead of being gratified or even mildly relieved, James felt bitter rage. Giving Severus a fierce push, he snarled "why would I ever want to be friends with slime ball like you? Get out of my sight, you rotten maggot." With out looking back James turned on his heels and hurried to catch up with the Gryffindor 1st years, making it just in time to slip past the fat lady.

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