The Marauders, Lily and her best friend are entering their Seventh year. We all know that all's fair in love and war – but what about pranks?
I know, I know, this isn't a Katie/Oliver or a Dramione story but I started reading an amazing James/Lily story so I knew I just had to write one.
I have got an idea for a Dramione and, hopefully by the time this is over, a Katie/Oliver but for now you've got a James/Lily.... hope you like it :)
"Elle!"
Elle Smith turned away from her parents and older brother to see Potter waving at her.
"I'll be right back." She promised, they smiled at her and she skipped towards Potter.
"Hello James." She said with false cheeriness, stressing his first name. Mr and Mrs Potter looked from James and Elle to each other.
"Do I detect a romantic history?" Mr Potter asked with a grin. James and Elle looked horrified.
"Certainly not." She paused and and a sly grin slid into place, "He's in love with my best friend. Lovely to meet you Mr and Mrs Potter." Elle flounced away to join her family once again.
"So, what's this young lady like?" His mother asked.
"Is she a red-head? Because they do say that only a red-head can handle a Potter." His father added with a smile, he looked fondly at his wife who patted her red hair self consciously.
"Well I've got to board the train now." James said loudly and quickly, he bent down to kiss his mothers cheek and to pull her into a hug, "I love you. Bye mum." He hugged his father.
"Have a good term son, show the Slytherins who's boss."
"Daniel!" Mrs Potter said sharply, "Do your duties well love, Dumbledore chose you for a reason."
"I know mum, and even if I don't – the Head Girl will keep me in line."
"Is that a blush?!" His father exclaimed.
"Well I'll be going then!" His parents laughed as he hurried away.
"We love you son!" They called after him.
James jumped through an open door as the train started to move. He leant against the carriage wall and banged his head repeatedly, damning his father and his observant nature. Remembering his parents, he looked out of the window and waved goodbye, he tried to ignore his mothers tear filled eyes, but it was difficult.
"There you are mate, I was wondering what ate you." Someone called, James turned to see his best friend and fellow Marauder, Sirius Black.
"Isn't the phrase 'kept you'?" James asked.
"Yeah," he said with a shrug, "but I didn't believe that it was dramatic enough for our Prongs, so I changed it. 'Ate you' has a much more heroic air to it if you think about it."
"Heroic for who? Me or the dragon?"
"Dragon? Who said anything about a dragon? You were eaten by a Flobberworm, slow and painful – that's what makes it heroic."
"Do Flobberworms even have teeth?"
Sirius waved his hand around, "That's beside the poi-"
"And what's heroic about a slow and painful death?" He interrupted, "Surely no death at all would be more heroic."
"Ah but you died by stopping another creature slash creatures from dying, you're a hero for the rest of the species, you save their brothers." He explained earnestly.
"Who said they were brothers? You are so sexist, they could have been sisters."
"James old boy, the sisters wouldn't be trying to eat you, they'd be trying to sh-"
"Prongs, Padfoot?"
"Moony!" James cried gratefully, he shook his head in a hope to clear his mind of any unpleasant Flobberworm images.
"What's he been saying?" Remus Lupin asked, already noticing Sirius's shameless grin and James's horrified expression.
"That there are some female Flobberworms wanting some alone time with our good friend James Potter." Sirius said, slapping him on the back.
"That is wrong on so many levels." Remus said, he moved into the compartment fully and was the first one to sit down, the other two sat opposite him.
"I know." Sirius agreed heartily, he beamed, please to know that he caused this reaction in both of them.
"Where's Wormy?" James asked, hoping to steer the conversation away from Flobberworms.
As if on cue the door opened, "You know I hate that name." sighed 'Wormy'. Peter Pettigrew sat down next to Remus in the seat closest to the door.
"You love it really." Sirius said. Peter rolled his eyes but decided to drop it; he couldn't argue with Sirius, he would lose in a second and possibly be kicked from the group.
"So I saw you blush whilst talking to the lovely Elle, is it really possible that you are over Lily dearest?" Sirius said mockingly, eyes wide.
"Is it really possible that you know what 'whilst' means?" James asked in shock.
"Shush you, I'll have you know, Remus bought me a dictionary – now you can't use big words to insult me because I'll know what they mean." he said proudly, "Now answer the question; are you now in love with Elle?"
"Why? You jealous?" James smirked. A light blush tinged Sirius's cheeks. James pounced, "You like Elle?! Are you serious?!"
"No, I'm Sirius." he mumbled. But it was without his usual triumphant air so James knew that he was right.
"Who'd have thought it, Sirius Black in love with Elle Smith." Remus said quietly.
"I'm not in love with her!" He shouted.
"In love with who?" The short, pretty brunette asked, her best friend in tow.
"No one." Sirius replied quickly, glaring at Remus.
"Hey Lily." James said slightly breathlessly, looking at the pale red-head next to Elle Smith.
"Potter." Lily acknowledged. His face fell and her heart went out to him, she blinked slightly in surprise; she was Lily Evans, she didn't feel sorry for Potter.
"So are you two joining is?" Remus asked. The girls looked at each other and nodded simultaneously.
"How do you two do that?" Sirius said in awe.
"Do what?" They said at the same time.
"Communicate without words!"
"They looked at each other again and Lily spoke, "Sirius used a big word..."
"Are you sure you know what it means?" Elle asked, her and Lily started laughing, the other Marauder's tried to hide their own laughs.
"Of course I do," he said with a pout, "Why are people so surprised that I am so intellectual nowadays?"
The occupants of the carriage coughed awkwardly and looked around, avoiding his gaze.
Sirius narrowed his eyes as he looked from each person, "And what is it with people not answering my questions?! How do you talk without talking? And James – you definitely remember your question."
"We're just close Sirius, we know each other really well." Lily said.
"Ohhh, but I'm close to James."
"Yes, very close..." pondered Lily.
"We've always wondered about that." Elle added,
James and Sirius threw them furious glares whilst Remus and Peter roared with laughter.
"I don't know what you two are laughing at..."
"We've wondered about you two as well." The two girls turned to leave, having fulfilled their purpose to embarrass the Marauders, and they opened the door giggling at the sullen faces of all four boys.
"Oh and Potter? Meeting in the Prefects compartments in five minutes." Lily said, she smiled at him and shut the door.
When they were far enough away Elle burst out, "You're in love!"
Lily looked at her blankly, "With whom may I ask?"
"The Giant Squid." she replied sarcastically.
"Oh, you figured it out? I'm so glad, I just couldn't keep it hidden any longer!"
"Oh shut up Lily, you know who I'm talking about."
"I'm afraid I don't."
"James Potter." She stage whispered. Lily's jaw dropped.
"I'm not in love with him!" She shouted.
The Marauders looked at each other as they heard the usually quiet, reserved voice of Lily Evans echoing through the train hall.
"Wonder who Elle said?"
"Aww, still thinking about Elle are you Padfoot?" James said with a grin, "Ooo if looks could kill. Well I must be going then, Prefects to corrupt and everything." He stood up and almost skipped out of door to join Lily in the Prefects compartment.
Whatchu think?
First ever James/Lily so please tell me whether it was good, bad, not worth the space it's taking up?
Title is a song by Belle & Sebastian :)
Disclaimer: I don't own anything apart from the plot and Elle Smith.
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