Lily and James – The End is Almost Here19:11
The sun was cascading over the Hogwarts Express and Lily Evans was almost jumping with excitement about the fact she was entering her 5th year of Hogwarts. As many before her know, the fifth year is a very important year for students attending Hogwarts. At the end of the year, 5th year students take the Ordinary Wizarding Levels (O.W.L's for short). The O.W.L's are what will determine what kind of future you will have in and out of Hogwarts. Most students dread this year because rumors from older siblings have been spread that teachers are nothing short of brutal when it comes to preparation for the Exams. Of course, Lily Evans did not let this bother her. She was top of her year in every class and had been appointed Prefect, a student who has been given extra authority and responsibilities by the Head of House and Headmaster or headmistress. One male and one female student are chosen from each house in their fifth year to act as prefects, and would continue to be prefects in their sixth, and seventh years until they graduate. So you can see how Lily Evans was proud to be chosen amongst the many students at Hogwarts. She already knew the other Gryffindor Prefect though. Remus Lupin. Remus Lupin was a good friend of hers who happened to be friends with someone she loathed. James Potter.
Lily boarded the Hogwarts Express and headed straight towards the Prefect's carriage, curious to see whom the other Prefect's would be as well. She arrived there and was greeted cordially by Remus but almost doubled back when she saw who the Slytherin Prefect was. Severus Snape.
"Severus!" cried Lily shocked. "You're one of the Slytherin Prefects?"
"Always the tone of surprise, Lily," said Snape, grinning. "But yes, I am Prefect along with Rita Skeeter." As he said this he crinkled his nose in hatred. Lily knew of his disliking of Rita because she always referred to him as a slimy nosed git. Lily just smiled and sat down next to Remus, and for the first time just hoping for the meeting to hurry up so she could join her friends in their compartment.
"So, how was your summer Lily?" asked Remus politely.
"Oh, all right," replied Lily, laughing. "My sister if possible reaching a new level of annoyance. She actually is getting married this coming July."
"To what?" asked Remus shocked? He had heard plenty of stories from Lily to know that her sister was a wizard hating muggle and pretty much a sour-pus.
"Some over-sized whale named Vernon Dursley," said Lily, scathingly. "Who is just a wizard hating as she is. Needless to say they're perfect for each other." They started laughing until the new Head Boy and Girl walked in. It was Arthur Weasley and Molly Prewitt.
"Alright everyone," began Molly, "seeing as all of you have been chosen to be Prefect must mean you're very responsible and ready to take on the challenge."
"That's right," agreed Arthur. "And it is your duty to watch out for the younger students and show them right from wrong. Especially the new first years."
Everyone in the carriage nodded.
"Alright, well that's basically it," said Molly. "You can all go to your own carriages so…"
"So you guys can make out?" blurted Rita. Molly turned red and Arthur replied angrily; "you watch your mouth Ms. Skeeter or it'll be detention."
Everyone else left the carriage hastily knowing that it took a lot to get Arthur Weasley angered and didn't want to face his wrath. Lily bid goodbye to Remus as she walked into a compartment where she saw her friends and he walked into his where his where.