I was bored out of my mind. All I was doing was patrolling, which was basically pointless. No one would be stupid enough to try anything in plain view, but it was part of my duty. I am a prefect; therefore I have to do what I am asked. I sighed and walked around the corner. Suddenly, someone ran directly into me. I reached out one hand and gripped the wall to steady myself while using the other to steady the person who ran into me. I looked down to see a girl in her third year. She had dark hair that fell to her waist and bright hazel eyes filled with fear. She looked up at me.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to run into you. It's just, some people are chasing me and I had to get away and I wasn't paying attention to where I was going and…" she trailed off as a guy yelled,
"Hey, get back here! I know you're here somewhere!" Her eyes widened and she jumped behind me. A group of boys ran into the corridor.
"Where are you? Come on, I know you're in here!" The girl winced behind me and slowly came out. She stood up straight and looked at the group. I noticed she was wearing Gryffindor robes and they were wearing Slytherin robes. They smirked at her and walked forward slowly.
"Why'd you run away? We aren't going to hex you. We just want to know your name. Now, will you tell me your name?" She shook her head and he growled at her. "Fine then, I'll have to get it out of you the hard way. Imperio!" the boy yelled. A dreamy look appeared on the girl's face. I was surprised to see that she suddenly snapped out of it and yelled,
"I won't tell you my name! I won't, I won't! You can't make me!" I watched admiringly as she glared at the boys. They swelled with fury and the leading boy yelled, "Crucio!" I quickly did a Shield Charm and glared at the boys.
"You have detention. Now, I want you out of here in 5…4…3…2…1!" They ran out immediately, scared of what I would do to them. The girl smiled at me.
"Thank you. Again, I'm really sorry for running you over. By the way, my name's Andrea─" she was cut off by a shriek.
"Andrea Potter! If you don't come here, we'll never be able to hex those stupid Slytherins to oblivion!" A girl with black hair and blue eyes ran in. Her eyes widened when she saw me. I laughed inwardly. At least this girl knew she would be in trouble now that she yelled that.
"Sorry Izzy, but I was a bit busy trying to run for my life!" Andrea said, rolling her eyes. I smiled at that. What? I do have a sense of humor, no matter what James Potter says. Ugh, James Potter. He is such an idiot! Ever sense last year, he's been trying to get me to go out with him. That meant crazy pick-up lines, stupid dates (I never said yes), and big headaches. Potter was such an idiot! I'm surprised that this girl has the same last name as him. I bet this is his sister. I've never heard of him having a sister but it wouldn't surprise me. She was like a younger, girl version of him. Except, she seemed sweeter, kinder, and everything he wasn't. If James Potter was like Andrea Potter, I might just say yes to him.
I snapped out of my thoughts as I realized I had missed half of their conversation. And speak of the devil, the Marauders suddenly came in. They were laughing and discussing pranks. James was about to call out to me but he saw Andrea and Izzy and stopped. He grinned widely.
"I was wondering who was yelling about hexing Slytherins. I should've known it was the fabulous Izzy and Andrea!" James said smiling at them. They grinned at him. Andrea glanced over at me and smiled kindly.
"Well, it sure wasn't Lily who was yelling about hexing Slytherins. Though, I have a feeling she'll gladly help," she gave me a pointed look. I frowned.
"I don't remember telling you my name. So, how'd you know?" She grinned and straightened her midnight blue glasses (they had slipped and were about to fall off the bridge of her nose).
"Lily dear, I know just about everything and everyone in this school. They don't know me but I know them. You'll find being the least popular student in the school has its advantages. You can sit quietly and hear all the latest gossip. And honestly, just about everyone knows about all the different ways James has tried to ask you out and how every single one of them failed. I know about you, Lily," she said giving me a small smile. James sighed.
"Do you always go around with a depressing aura? Honestly, are you trying to freak everyone out? You never act this way at home." She laughed.
"And you don't act arrogant at home, so why do you act that way here? We all have different ways we want to be seen and how we really are. I want my friends and family to see me as me and I want everyone else to think I'm a creepy chick who knows who they are when they don't know who I am. It's actually highly enlightening to freak everyone out." Sirius barked a laugh. Remus, Peter, Izzy, and I all held back a laugh. James flushed and looked down. I immediately stopped. James Potter was actually giving away the fact that he just acted arrogant? That's surprising.
Izzy interrupted the little show that was going on by saying, "Well Andrea? Are we going to do it or what? You know, I would really like to finish this before my beautiful hair turns grey!" Andrea laughed and nodded. They were just about to leave when I called out.
"Hey, you know what curse really works? Come here," I beckoned them. They came over and I whispered a curse in their ear. Slowly, they grinned. Izzy stepped back and bowed dramatically.
"Why, Miss Evans, I believe it is possible for us to corrupt you! We just need a tragic event to happen and we'll have a corrupted Lily with us!" she cried. I rolled my eyes and gave her a stern look.
"Watch it. I will not hesitate to hex you if you don't shut up." She grinned and bowed. "As you wish, my lady. Come one, Rea! I want to try out the new curse!" With that, the duo left. The Marauders turned to me.
"What?" I asked innocently.
