Disclaimer: Harry Potter and his world belong to J K Rowling. So, yeah, not me.

A/N: Hey! So, it's a little different so please keep an open mind!

Chapter 1: Inevitable move

Beauxbatons Academy is my home, has been for five years now. My name is Lily Evans. At first, when I figured out I was a witch, I was so excited. I went to a magic school, I guess you can say. I loved it there. I was the best in my year- prefect, trend-setter, and, I don't know why, but the girls were always jealous of me. I guess it was because I had auburn hair, while every one had either brown or blonde (in different shades, of course). I have emerald green eyes, which is the only thing I like about me.

Anyway, I got a letter from my headmistress that said:

Dear Lily Evans,

As you really are the brightest witch in our school, it is my sad duty to inform you that you will be moving to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The Headmaster of that school looks forward in meeting you.

Please expect a letter from someone soon to inform you about everything. Beauxbatons will truly miss your presence and your talent.

Yours truly,

Olympe Maxime.

I was extremely shocked. How am I supposed to say goodbye to everyone there? Plus, I don't even know any one at Hogwarts. But still, I've read a lot about Hogwarts- there are four houses (Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin) and, apparently, it's the safest place in the wizard world. I guess, I should see this as a great honor but, it'll be like leaving my home, my best friends, and my teachers. Oh well!

~&~

1st September

Here I am standing at Platform 9 ¾ looking at families saying goodbye. It's disorienting, seriously! At Beauxbatons, it' more classy- the families go to the school and we have a farewell dinner. WOW! There are guys here. Hmm, this could be fun.

I hopped on the train with a smile on my face, trying to find an empty compartment to leave my luggage in. Finally, I found one at the end of the train and I lifted my luggage up to place on the shelf and sat down with a sigh. This year is going to be strange. I looked out the window in time to see the parents waving good bye. Weird. But, that's when the compartment opens and four guys come in looking shocked. For some reason this really irritated me.

"Isn't it considered rude to stare here?" I snapped.

"Sorry, it's just…this is kind of our…err, hi!" A boy with messy, black hair and round glasses said.

"Oh, I'm sorry! I'll just go," so, I stood up and made it to the door, until a boy with black locks and grey eyes grabbed my wrist.

"No, its ok…err, you can stay. Oh, and hi, I'm Sirius Black" he grinned at me and stuck out a hand.

"Lily Evans" I shook his hand, and, if possible, his grin got wider.

"Hey, Lily, I'm Remus Lupin" A boy with sandy hair and blue eyes introduced himself.

"James Potter" The boy with the messy hair told me.

"Peter Pettigrew" A small boy with blonde hair said shyly. I was surprised to see him. The other three boys were gorgeous, in their own way, and, well, Peter Pettigrew didn't look anything like the others. He was small and a bit mousy, if you know what I mean.

I shook hands with all the rest and sat where I was. Remus, Peter and James sat in front of me, while Sirius on my right, grinning. All four were looking at me expectantly.

"Umm, what" I asked, getting a tiny bit irritated.

"Where are you from" Remus asked.

"Oh, well I'm from Beauxbatons Academy. I had to move to this school, so I'm kind of new." They were still staring. "Stop staring at me." I sighed, exasperatedly.

"Sorry, why'd you have to move?" It was Sirius' turn to ask. What is this, an interrogation? I thought to myself.

"Well…" To be honest, I didn't know myself. It was a question that bugged me since Headmistress' letter. "…I'm not really sure. Why?" Now it was my turn to ask.

"Nothing, it's just, you're the first girl that's ever come to this school half way through the entire school career, I guess." James had this cheesy smirk on, while the others just chuckled slightly. "Anyway, welcome to Hogwarts. Anything you need, just call for the Marauders-"

I chuckled and they all looked at me. "Sorry, who are the Marauders?"

"That's us!" Peter squealed excitedly.

"Well, anyway, Hogwarts is the best. There are four houses…"

And the ride went on like that. They told everything I needed to know, their pranks, which people I needed to avoid and stuff about the teachers.

~&~

When the train ride stopped, I followed the Marauders to a horseless carriage.

"Thestrals?" I was a bit skeptic.

"Yeah, do you see them?" Remus really was a curios fellow, but I think it's just his eagerness to learn. He reminded me of one of my best friends, Alexia.

"No," I replied. The ride was quiet and, smooth, but not awkward.

When we got to the Entrance Hall a stern looking witch was waiting. When she saw me, she moved towards us and asked, "Miss Evans?"

"Yes, ma`am."

"I'm Professor McGonagall. Follow me." She led me up a couple of stairs and into a cozy room, which I guessed was her office. It wasn't decorated overly, but it was just right. The fire was warm and comforting in the strange castle.

"Hopefully, the train ride was nice?"

"It was interesting. I made friends with the Marauders?" For some reason my statement turned into a question at the end. Was I asking for her approval? Professor McGonagall reminded me of my favorite teacher back in Beauxbatons.

"Ah. The boys" She shook her head, with a slight smile on her face. "Anyway, Professor Dumbledore told me that you are going to be in Gryffindor?"

"Oh yeah, I tried on a hat when we met. It said I was meant to be in…" I cleared my throat and figured that McGonagall really didn't need to know.

"Ravenclaw? Yes, I know. So, you will be in my House and I expect you'll follow the rules. That's all. I can escort you back to the Hall."

Our walk to the Hall was interesting. I couldn't help but ask questions, and McGonagall was an interesting teacher. She answered them stiffly; it was like it never happens to her. This is a weird school.

When we got to the doors, McGonagall opened them for me and I entered. Everyone turned to see me and it was so quiet you can hear a pin drop. McGonagall pointed out the Gryffindor table, and I saw the Marauders smiling at me, I just couldn't help smiling back. I sat in between James and Sirius, and everyone started whispering. I looked at the table at the front and the Headmaster (and every teacher) was looking at me. He raised his goblet and turned to McGonagall.

"Let me guess, your school is into gossip?" I asked the boys.

"Yeah"

"Pretty much"

"Of course, it is"

"A little bit"

"Great," I was surprised I could still use sarcasm in my position.

~&~

When the dinner ended, we went back to a tower and stopped in front of a portrait of a Fat Lady. Apparently this was the Gryffindor Tower. We entered and, once again, everything went quiet.

"Sorry, Lils, this is where we part. Boys and girls have different dorms and your dorm is to the left. Just call is if you need anything, `kay?" Sirius said and with a good bye I went up the girls' stairs.

On the way, a girl with brown long hair and dark brown eyes led me to her dorm. My stuff was already at a bed next to hers.

"I'm Alice, by the way."

"Lily" I smiled at her. She reminded me of Steph, my best friend,

"So, tell me about yourself"

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