Disclaimer: I own nothing although it would be wicked if I did. All I own is a pen, notebook and Diana.
'Get up, get up, get up', a young female voice repeated excitedly as the owner bounced on her big brother's bed.
'Diana, get off' grumbled James Potter.
'But we go to Hogwarts today, so get up' Diana explained as she kept bouncing. It was Diana's first year at Hogwarts while James was going back for his fourth year. Another year of mischief, friends and asking out a beautiful, red-headed young witch who, despite all his best efforts, always said no. He remembered her flowing red hair and the way she laughed when Remus or one of the girls made a joke. He pictured her smiling as she found a good part in a book or frowning in concentration when she was doing homework. At the thought of Lily, James was up.
'Well, c'mon then slowpoke' James teased as he flung Diana over his shoulder, her dark hair flying. He ran down the stairs to the kitchen. Upon entering, he spotted his best friend and adopted brother, Sirius Black, shovelling cereal into his mouth.
'Nice look' he mumbled through his mouthful of food. Confused, James looked down at what he was wearing. All he saw was a T-shirt and boxer shorts.
'Honestly James, you could have covered up before you came down' his mother reprimanded him as she gave Diana her breakfast. 'Go change now before you eat'. She shooed him out of the kitchen.
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Two hours later they were on the train to Hogwarts. Sirius and James were trying to find a cabin with three free seats for them and Diana.
'Here we go' Sirius explained thankfully. James smiled and then froze when he saw who was in the cabin. It was the girl who haunted his dreams at night; the one who he hadn't stopped thinking about since the day before summer. Lily Evans.
'C'mon, James move. You're blocking the doorway' Diana exclaimed as she ducked under his arm. 'Excuse me. Are these seats taken?' she asked Lily.
,'No, you can take them' Lily replied distractedly.
'Well Evans' Sirius greeted her.
'Sirius Black, are you going to torment me the entire way to school' Lily growled frustrated that her journey was already disrupted by the Marauders, even if it was only two of them.
'Why, Evans, I'm offended that you would think I would do that' Sirius replied with feigned mock hurt. Lily raised her eyebrows.
'You have tormented me since first year. You and the rest of the Marauders' Lily spat out bitterly.
'Ohhh, you're Lily Evans. You're the girl James doesn't shut up about' Diana interrupted in realisation.
'Diana' James reprimanded sharply.
'James' Diana threw back.
'Now would be a great time for you to be quiet' James said abruptly. 'Before you embarrass me any further'. He glared at Diana who smiled sweetly at him.
'James, she may be your sister but leave her alone or find another seat' Lily said firmly. James couldn't argue with the girl he had fallen in love with so he gave in, and shut up. He had to listen to Diana blabber on about how much he talked about Lily to Lily for the rest of the journey to Hogwarts.
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When they arrived at Hogwarts, Diana was called to follow Hagrid but she didn't move a muscle.
'Go on then' James said and gave her a little shove in the back.
'I'm scared' Diana whispered. 'What if I get sorted into Slytherin?' James kneeled down to Diana's level so he could look her in the eyes.
'Diana, listen very carefully. You won't get sorted into Slytherin because the Sorting Hat takes into account your wishes', he explained 'Plus you're too nice to be Slytherin'. He grinned and Diana smiled back. She took a deep breathe and slowly walked over to Hagrid, looking over her shoulder to make sure James hadn't run away and left her all alone.
As she followed Hagrid, she got onto a boat with three other girls. She didn't like the look of the one who kept glaring at her every so often. Upon arrival at the gates, they met Professor McGonagall exactly like every first year group before them. They got told the rules and then formed a long line to follow Professor McGonagall into the Great Hall. As they walked in, Diana spotted her brother along with the rest of the Marauders who all gave reassuring smiles and a thumbs up from Sirius. When they reached the front of the hall, the names were called in alphabetical order.
'Black, Regulus' shouted Professor McGonagall. A young boy smirked and walked up. Noticing the name, Diana turned around and look at James who shook his head to stop her asking questions. She sighed and turned back around. McGonagall had managed to sort a few wizards into houses in the few minutes and there were only a few left.
'McMillan, Maria'.
'Gryffindor'
'Potter, Diana'. Diana nervously climbed the steps and cautiously sat down on the stool.
'Hmm, you are smart so you would do well in Ravenclaw. You tolerate your brother extremely well so Hufflepuff is an option but you are like your brother. Mischievous, but brave and loyal so GRYFFINDOR it is.' With a sigh of relief, Diana slipped of the stool and nearly ran to Gryffindor's table. She caught James's eye and he gave her a knowing look.
'Lastly, Tonks, Nymphadora'
'Gryffindor' As the last girl sat down beside Diana, Dumbledore stood up to says few words and then everybody tucked into food.
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After dinner, Diana was going up to the dorms when she got blocked by Regulus Black and the fourth year bullies in Slytherin.
'Well, well, well if it isn't Potter's little sister' said Bellatrix Lestrange.
'It would probably kill Potter if anything happened to you' taunted Lucius Malfoy 'Wouldn't want anything to happen now, would we?' Diana gulped in fear. Just then James walked out of the Great Hall with the rest if the Marauders, laughing. As he took in the scene in front of him, his laugh fell flat and his eyes narrowed. He stepped protectively in front of Diana.
'Don't you ever go near my sister again' James spat out.
'Or what you'll set the werewolf on us' Lucius retorted as the rest of the group laughed.
'No, but you hurt her and you will pay' James threatened.
'It wouldn't be that much fun to hurt her anyway. She's too small and would just crumple', Bellatrix laughed. With that they all turned to leave except for Regulus.
'Your big brother can't protect you all the time' he threatened and then ran after the rest of the group.
'I hate my brother' Sirius growled.
'We all hate your brother' James replied 'C'mon Diana, I'll bring you up to the dorms'. With that the group retired for the night and Diana got ready for her first night at Hogwarts, knowing more interactions like today would occur.
Ok, I know it isn't very good but reviews would be appreciated and if you feel I should continue, please tell me because I do have more but I won't post it if this is rubbish.