Disclaimer: I own nothing, except for my characters. The title and chapter title are from the song This is Your Life by The Killers. Anything else you recognize belongs to J.K. Rowling
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And the sky is full of dreams
But you don't know how to fly
I don't have a simple answer
But I know that I could answer
Something better
-This is Your Life by The Killers
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I, Elaine Rose Thomson, have always been on the rather shy and quiet side. But I'm not invisible or anti-social. I have amazing friends; Lily Evans, Victoria Harper, and Annette Baker. All of my friends are gorgeous, but I'm not an ugly duckling-you just have to really look for it. Lily, Annette, and Vic all wear make-up that complements their best facial features, and their hair actually cooperates with them. I on the other hand, usually wake up 15 minutes before the end of breakfast so I don't have time to dry my hair and it looks like a mess. I also wear no make up for the same reason.
But on the very rare (and I mean extremely rare) occasion I get a chance to do my make up and hair, I look pretty. I feel pretty. And a lot of people seem to notice it too. For example, History of Magic in my 4th year; I sat next to a good looking Ravenclaw. We never talked to each other, so I didn't really think much of him. Then on one of those rare days I bothered with my appearance, I walked into the classroom and placed my books on the table and just sat down.
I felt someone staring at me, and I looked up. The good looking Ravenclaw boy was staring at me as if he's never seen me before.
"What?" I snapped.
He stopped staring at me, "I don't think I've ever seen you around. You seem familiar, though. Have we met before?"
I just stared at him incredulously, "I've been sitting here. ALL. YEAR." I emphasized those last 2 words.
He had the courtesy to blush, "Merlin, I feel stupid. I'm sorry, it's…just that…you look really pretty."
"Uh, thanks, I guess," I said, but deep inside I felt a little insulted that I would have to get all dolled up for some guy to notice me.
I'm not suggesting that I'm some prude. I have had several summer flings with a couple of muggle boys from my neighborhood. Except they never felt right, and I know the exact reason why.
Sirius Black. Marauder. Hogwart's Notorious Player.
Sirius Black is a member of the Marauders, a group of pranksters that like to cause general chaos at Hogwarts. The other members are Remus Lupin, James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew. Since I hang out with Lily, I've have encounters with them all, but I'm not best friends with them. Out of all of them, I'd have to say that I'm the closest to Remus. He's so understanding and I don't know, you can just, trust him. We at first studied together in the library and then we became good friends.
Then there's James. I honestly don't know how we became good friends, but I'm guessing it was this one night that I went to the kitchens and found him all alone. We just talked – about everything and nothing. I guess we both earned an understanding of each other, and that let us to being really good friends. I know that James would cover for me, and Merlin knows how many times I've already covered for him.
Currently Sirius just passes over me without a second glance. Why? Because I'm not a big chested blonde that only has a few brain cells. He probably knew my name a while back, but now if you'd ask him, he'd probably have no idea who I am.
I've never told anyone that I've had a crush on him for who knows how long, because I don't want to admit that I'm just like every single girl that has fallen for him. If I told Lily about this- then all hell would break loose. She would be picking out outfits for me to wear so "Sirius would notice me!" and Annette and Vic would be arguing over what they should do to my hair and make up.
I don't want some guy to fall for me just based on my looks, that's shallow. I want them to fall for ME…Wow, I'm such a sap.
But as I walk through the barrier of Platform 9 ¾, I can't help but hope that my 6th year will be the one. The year that I'll finally catch Sirius Orion Black's attention.
A/N: Well, that's the first chapter. What do you think of Elaine? Like the chapter? Hate it? Let me know!