A/N: Hello! This is the first fic I have tried to write in awhile so I hope you will at least give it a chance. My plan for it is to span the first year at Hogwarts for the Marauders. Which of course means lots of James and Lily conflicts, detentions for the marauders, and many other things are going to happen throughout the chapters.
If you like it I hope you will review and let me know and if you don't I hope you will let me know why or just not read any more of it. I guess that's about all I have to say so I hope you enjoy chapter 1. The chapters will get longer but I wanted to put this one up to see if there was even any interest.
Chapter 1
Aboard the Hogwarts Express
"Promise me you'll behave this year, James. And that you will write me at least twice a month." Mrs. Potter hugged her son fiercely and waited for him to agree to her conditions before handing him his trunk and sending him on his way. She watched him walk away from her, worry etching the lines of her face, before giving him a final wave and heading back off the platform. James waved back at his mother and then quickly boarded the scarlet Hogwarts Express that stood before him, trying not to worry about what he was about to face.
"I'm a wizard. I have been waiting for this all my life. There is nothing to worry about." The nervousness in his voice almost made him laugh with disgust. He was James Potter for crying out loud. He had spent eleven years preparing for this moment- the day he would attend Hogwarts. Quickly suppressing any more negative thoughts he unconsciously ran his fingers through his hair before entering an empty compartment.
He had barely managed to stow his trunk in the overhead compartment and settle into his seat when he heard someone approaching his compartment. A few seconds later a tall, dark haired man blocked the doorway and peered inside at James. "Hey. Everywhere else is full. Can I join you?" There was a small smirk on the boy's face as he said this and he had an air of confidence that was easily recognizable to James surrounding him.
"Sure, why not. I'm James by the way. James Potter." He ran his fingers through his hair again before standing up to help the newcomer stow away his trunk. By this time the Hogwarts Express had begun to move and the journey to the castle was underway.
"I'm Sirius Black. This is my first year at Hogwarts but I have waiting all my life for this. I can't wait to finally see the castle. From the stories I have heard from my cousin it seems like it…" He trailed off when he saw his friend's face turn to a look of pure shock as he stared straight ahead at a passing group of girls.
"Umm, James…" Sirius waved his hand in front of the boy's face and called his name five more times before finally breaking him out of his sudden reverie. "What was that all about, mate?"
James shook his head slowly, trying to clear it from the sudden image he had been presented with. "Did you see her- the redhead? She just walked by with those other girls." The look on his face was now one of pure excitement as he looked at Sirius, who clearly didn't understand what James was going on about.
"Yeah I saw her. She's just a girl. Now her friend on the other hand- that was a vision of perfection. Did you see the way her hips moved when she walked by us?" He whistled softly and smirked again.
"You don't understand. That redhead, she was made for me. I swear to you, Sirius, that before the end of my Hogwarts career I am going to marry her."
Sirius stared at James in shock, thinking his friend had gone crazy. "Aren't you being a little hasty here? You don't even know her name. For all you know she could be some lunatic who goes around murdering people for fun. I mean, I will agree she was pretty hot but still…" He once again stopped talking when it was clear that his friend was somewhere else entirely.
"Mind if I join you?" A new voice joined the conversation and caused both boys to look up in surprise. The doorway was once again filled with an unknown figure.
"Sure, come on in. We were just discussing the finer points of women and love at first sight. Do you have any input?" Not one for mincing words Sirius looked expectantly at the newcomer, who was staring at him as if he was slightly crazy.
James gave Sirius an exasperated look before helping the third member of their party with his luggage and starting another round of introductions. As soon as the threesome were acquainted, Remus pulled out a deck of exploding snap cards and they proceeded to pass the time talking, laughing, and playing cards. At one point the food trolley stopped and James and Sirius attacked it eagerly, greatly surprising the lady pushing the cart by buying over half of its contents for the three to share. By the time the train stopped at the Hogsmeade Station, they had already become the best of friends.
A/N: Well I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. I know it wasn't much but I wanted to get at least three of the four marauders together and establishing a friendship. And I know the Lily part wasn't written the best but don't worry- that was just the first sighting. Just wait until they meet. If you liked it please let me know so I can keep writing. If I get some reviews I will try to get the next chapter up within the next few days.
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