Chapter One - Hogwarts Express.

Serelina (pronounced se-ra-li-na) and her older brother, John, ran across the kings cross station, pushing their trolleys in front of them. There was only 15 minutes to 11 and they were in a bit of a rush. Their cousin brother, Edek - who had already finished school - followed the two of them in a leisurely pace while Serelina and John made a mad dash to reach platform nine and three quarter on time.

Stopping infront of the barrier, Serelina stopped to catch her breath and John followed suit. The two of them were getting weird looks from passers by, all thankx to Johns owl - Rowdy - and Serelina's snow-white persian cat - Esmeralda.

"Ladies first" John said motioning for his sister to go on ahead once the two of them had caught their breath.

Rolling her eyes at John, she once again broke into a run, closeing her eyes when she was neared the barrier. But once she was across she opened her eyes and as always was captivated at the train that firstly met her sight. For 4 years she had been looking at the same train and it never failed to captivate her gaze nor to impress her.

Not bothering to waiting for John or Edek she went on ahead, pushing her trolley and going around in search of her freinds. This time she walked around instead of running like their was a basilisk hot on her trail, not wanting to miss any of the girls if she saw them.

Though before she found either of her freinds her brothers found her.

"Good thing you have such flashing silver hair sis, or it would have taken ages for us to find you" John joked, slinging his arm lightly around her shoulder and leaning against her. She shoved him off of her grinning widely. She was really excited and happy to finally get back to school. At least there she could stay carefree and not care about anything around she turned to Edek who was howering her trunk up into the train.

"Thankx E"she chided, hopping over to Edek and giving him a tight hug. Obviously he a good two feet taller than her, so she could only hug him around the wasit.

"Anytime Sere" he said hugging her back just as enthusiastically as she has hugging him.

"So don't forget to tell mum and dad and Cara goodbye from me" she told to him sadly, letting go of him as tears welled up on her silver flecked crystal blue eyes.

Her parents hadn't been able to come to drop her and John off because they were back home with the pairs eldest brother Nicolas - or Nick as he is known to everyone. He had a split personality problem and they have to be with him 24\7. Though she was bound to miss goofing around with Edek and Cara - Edek's younger sister, she was glad to get away from all the drama at home. After all there was only so much a 15 year old girl could take.

"I'll miss you too sweetheart" Edek whispered into Serelina's ear bending down to her level and sweeping her in for another hug and patting her head soothingly. "You might want to get on before your too late" he added making her giggle lightly, but neither of the two let each other go. Wanting to hang on to each other longer then needed.

Reluctanly, Serelina was the first let go after another minute or so and he did too. "Don't forget to write and..." her voice trailed off and she looked down as more tears fogged up her vision. She was thankful that none of her tears spilt

"Don't worry, I'll do anything and everything I can. Now smile... Saddness doesn't suit you" he joke lightly making her give him a watery smile and a light-hearted chuckle.

Dabbing at her eyes she turned back to face to John, only to see him taking to none other than the most populest four guys in her year - or maybe the entire school - also known as the Marauders. Serelins gave Edek am uncertain, side way look before catching on that they were so animatedly talking about was Qudditch. After all John was Qudditch captain this year, so it was obvious why they were talking to him.

But when she did look up she caught Sirius eye and gave a small smile before telling - and waveing - to Edek and going on ahead of her brother, who was still talking animatedly to the Marauders.

"Oh and Serelina!" Edek called after her and waited for her to turn around before yelling "promise to tryout for the team.

She gave him and incredulous look before face-palming herself. "I thought you two already dropped the subject. No, no and no is no" she said heatedly, stomping her feet for emphais, before she snatched Esmereldas basket, pulling her trunk and storminging off in search of her friends.

"She never changes" Edek muttered to himself, shaking his head after his sister stormed off. But his statement wasn't missed by the four boys who had wittnessed said incident.

"Yeah, which is the fun on bugging her. It's too easy" John said to Edek shaking his head as well. Then turning to the Marauders he said "see you guys around." with a wave and nod to Edek he too disappeared into the train, looking out for his friends.

Serelina made her way around the train as it slowly started moving, peering in through compartment by compartment. Not long after she saw a blob of very familliar red hair and ran towards said girl.

"Lily!" she exclaimed right before she launched herself at said girl.

"Oft" Lily said as she was taken by surprise at her freind luanching herself at her. "Merlin Lina, I thought you missed the train or something" Lily scolded as she too hugged her freind enthusiastically, even as the train started moving.

Serelina giggled along with Lily and said " was running a bit late, you know... With Nick." The last part she said looking down, almost getting lost in the memory of telling goodbye to her brother. "Oh Lina" Lily said sympathatically laying a hand on her freinds shoulder.

Obviously, being Serelina's best freind, Lily already knew what was wrong with her freind and all her problems at home - mostly with Nick.

Shaking her head and giving Lily a genuine bright smile she said "congradulation, I heard that you were a prefect," beaming brightly and giving Lily another hug. Even though it was Lily herself that had told Serelina that she was a prefect.

Lily laughed, already used to her freinds way of refering to things.

A/N- so what do you think of this, just remember that this is the first chapter so don't be tooo judgemental. But do let me know what you guys think. Constructive critisism is always welcome, as long as it is helpful... and don't forget to

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