"Stop James!" shouted the young girl.
"Why?" asked James Potter, "It's fun!"

An odd expression plastered it's self onto Alexaundria Shadow's face. Her lips were somewhere between an odd smile and a frown. Both of her blue eyes sparkled happily. Wavy brown hair framed the ten years old's face.

At the girls' expression, James laughed. His short black hair was messy, like always. Hazel eyes gave him a mysterious look. The way his glasses sat upon his nose made him look messy but smart. He looked younger than he was, but was eleven already.

"Are you going to Hogwarts?" James asked, searching her blue eyes.

"No." sighed Alex, "Beauxbatons."

The raven haired by frowned. He wanted to have at least one friend at school. Alex had been his friend for years. She was always there for him, and he for her.

"We're moving next month." Alex sighed. She wanted to stay here! Only her mother liked moving.

Seven Years Later(and one day)

"Bring! Bring!" sounded the alarm clack before it was knocked off the nightstand by a random arm.

The seventeen year old girl groggily sat up in bed. An owl pecked at the window. She noticed it as Skylar, her mother's owl. The note said,

A,
Hurry for breakfast!
Love,
Mum

After putting on a pair of Blue jeans and a muggle ACDC shirt, Alex headed down stairs. She was bombarded with hugs and kisses from her parents, and shook hands with her older brother, who pulled her into a hug.

As she sat down, the food flew towards the table. Poring herself a glass of milk, she smiled. The whole family ate eggs, waffles, bacon, and ham. As she finished, Alex's mother took a present and handed it to her daughter.

Unwrapping it, Alex realized it was a cage. She opened it, and a beautiful cat stepped out. Alex gasped and looked at her mother. She had always wanted a cat! Finally her mom had given in and bought her one!

"It's name is Pepper." Said Shawn, Alex's mother.

Alex looked down at the cat and noticed it was dark. Observing closer, the girl noticed it had gray and white flecks.

"He's beautiful!" Alex exclaimed smiling.

At that moment, an owl flew in the open window. Alex caught the letter and saw the Hogwarts seal. After reading it twice, she looked up. The girl was surprised, but smiled.

"I'm gong to Hogwarts." She whispered.

"We already bought the stuff, but we will let you go to Diagon Alley to shop for a little while. You'll enjoy it. The beautiful shops, the crowded streets, the wonderful smells." Said Shawn happily.

The rest of her day was a happy one. The family hung out, and celebrated. Alex thought about what she would buy.

'A book, of course.' Thought the seventeen year old, 'Maybe new dress robes.' The girl fell asleep to the thought of shopping...

Before she knew it, the summer had passed. She and her mom headed to Kings Cross Station.

"So many muggles." Alex heard her mom mutter.

Soon they were on the Platform. The brilliant train shocked Alex. She had not expected the wonderful maroon train. She thought it would be old and Dumpy. 'Maybe Hogwarts isn't so bad." her cart in front of her, Alex headed towards the train. A boy helped her load her stuff, and Alex thanked him.

With final goodbyes, Alex walked through the isle, looking for an empty compartment. She saw one with two seats left. It was only guys, but that didn't stop her from opening the door.

"Can I sit here?" She asked them boldly. She smiled at the four boys.

"Sure." Answered a raven black haired boy that looked familiar to Alex. She gazed at him, and looked into his hazel eyes.

"James." She whispered while he said at the same time;

"Alex."

The two stood up and James pulled her into a hug. The other three boys looked puzzled. At that same moment, and red head and a black haired girl came into the compartment. They were smiling.

"Hi Sirius." Said the dark haired girl.

"Hello, Dorcas." He nodded to the girl who had spoke, "Evans."

As the boy across from her stood up, Alex noticed how tall he was. He was very handsome. At the moment, James broke away from Alex and looked at Lily.

"I'm head boy." James said to the red head. She groaned and James said, "Go out

with me Evans."

Lily rolled her eyes and turned away. Both girls left the compartment. The two

unnamed Boys laughed. Alex looked at them.

"This is Alex Shadows. She used to be my best friend before Hogwarts." He told the guys, "Alex, This is Sirius Black." He pointed to the tall guy standing up.

His long black hair made him look shaggy, but at the same time attractive. Very attractive. His gray eyes were bright. Alex looked at his body, and smiled.

"Pleasure." She said to Sirius.

The boy took her hand, and brought it to his lips. "I'll show you around Hogwarts sometime. Maybe even Hogsmede." he smiled at her, and Alex wondered how many girls he had dated.

"This is Remus Lupin." He nodded towards the boy beside her with his nose in a book. He had long sandy blonde hair that hung into his eye. He did not notice James introduce him.

"And Peter Pettigrew." He pointed towards a boy beside Remus. Peter looked up at Alex. He had a pointed chin, and his nose was pointy too. Alex couldn't help but imagine a rat in his place.

"Hello." said Alex Brightly.

"All of us are in Gryffindor." Said Sirius, "So if you want to be Prongs' friend, don't be in Slytherin."

Alex looked at the tall boy's face. Searching his eyes, she saw amusement. She sat down next to Remus and smiled at him. He looked up, and Alex noticed his pale skin.

"Excuse me," James said out of the blue," I have head boy Duties to attend to."

Alex watched him leave the compartment. She noticed Sirius grinning at her.

"Who got high," said Alex, "And gave James Harold Potter responsibilities?"

The three boys laughed at gave each other looks. Remus blinked and shook his head with a smile. He was thinking that she might be a good friend. Remus was the only marauder that studied and read. He had thought the same thing when James was given the badge.

The group sat in silence thinking the whole ride. Alex wondered if Sirius black was the only ood looking guy at Hogwarts. She was seventeen, she had great friends, and the only thing missing was good looking boys.

Before they knew it, the lamps had been lit and it was time to change into their Robes. Alex left the compartment, seeing as she was the only female. She changed and came back. Before she opened the door, she saw the red head inter another compartment.

"What ever." She muttered.

Opening the compartment door, Alex just sat down when the train pulled to a stop. She followed the three boys out and saw lightning. Stormy night. She heard somebody call, "Transfers over here!" Alex made her way over and saw Albus Dumbledore. Two other joined her.

"You will be sorted before the first years." Albus said, "This way please." He led them to a single carriage, and they all got in. The rain pounded, and they could hear it from out side. The ride was in silence. The four got out and dashed to the castle.

After the returning students, Albus led them into the room. The tables gave them weird looks, since they were all Seventeen.

"This year," Said the headmaster, "We have transfer students. They will now be sorted." Alex watched as he took a seat and a Witch took out a stool and a Wizards hat.

"Write, Katie." Said the witch.

As the hat was placed on the girl's head, Alex searched the hall. She missed it's words, but was brought back to attention when it shouted, "Ravenclaw!"

The girl headed towards the cheering table that was decorated in Blue and bronze. At the same time, The professor called out, "Smith, Max."

When it touched his head, the hat shouted, "Hufflepuff!" The boy nodded to Alex, and made his way towards the yellow and black table. There were cheers. The hall quieted down as Alex's name was called, "Shadows, Alexaundria."

"Ah...Yes.. I see." The hat said to Alex, "A great mind. Wanting to prove. Very Brave and bold none the less." Thank You. "Gryffindor!"

Alex made her way towards the cheering table. She saw a spot between James and Sirius, and slid into it. They watched at the first years were sorted.