Just Like Old Times.
author's note : haha. sorry. a new story i came up with. i don't know. it just hit me when i was swimming. seriously. water just hit me, while i was reading a James/Lily one-shot. well, enjoy this one!
shipping : James Sirius Potter/Natalie Jane Wood
disclaimer : i do not own inuyasha. yet the characters i made up, they very well belong to me.
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chapter one.
First Year - The Introducing
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" MOM! " whined eleven-year old James Potter, as his mother repeatedly kissed his forehead. " I'm going now! " His famous father, Harry James Potter looked at his wife( who is James's mother ), in amazement as he held James's little brother, Albus's hand.
" Daddy! I want to go with James! " Albus whined, tugging on his father's sleeve. Harry looked down at him and stated, " Just two more years, Al. "
In the other situation, Ginny was smothering poor James's head. " My baby boy! You're finally going to Hogwarts! " Ginny squealed,as she hugged him once more.
" Moom, people are looking! " he complained.
James was the oldest in the Potter family. And people around the wizarding world knew it. After all, his father did defeat the Dark Lord, Voldemort. And his mother is a famous Quidditch chaser. He was named after his Grandfather, James Potter, who risked his life saving his son and wife. His middle name, Sirius, was because of his father's godfather. He died in the hands of the Killing Curse, and by his own cousin. How he loved the stories his mother and father told him when he was young. About the Sorceror's Stone, the basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets, his encounter with a werewolf, the Tri-Wizard tournament, the fight at the ministry, and sooo many more.
He loved them all, and hoped that he could share it with his son or daughter when he got married. Well, that's his ultimate goal. Finding the perfect girl.
In the other side of train station, a girl was suffering the same torture from her parents.
" MOTHER! I'm only going to Hogwarts, not Beauxbaton! " the young girl whined, her honey-brown wavy locks covering her eyes. Her father watched behind them, amusement dancng in his eyes.
" Yes, but that means I'm growing old! " her mother ( fake ) sobbed. Her father deeply chuckled, wrapping his arms around his wife's waist. She looked at him for support, but found none of that.
" Dear, Natalie's growing up. She needs space, " he comforted, as she glared at him.
" Oliver! I thought you were at my side! " she whined, as her daughter, Natalie, laughed. Oliver shrugged and kneeled infront of his daughter, holding her by the shouldres.
" Natalie Jane Wood, promise me you will not interact with any Slytherins, ( " I won't, Dad! " ) you will try to be in Gryffindor, (" Of course! " ) and you will be watching every Quidditch game( " Quidditch is my life! " ). Understood? " he informed. She rolled her eyes, obvious to the fact that her father is, once again, being overprotective.
" Dad, Oliver Wood, I promise I will not interact with any Slytherins, I will try my hardest to be in Gryffindor, and I know I'll be watching every Quidditch game! " she said poudly, as her mother in the background sobbed. ( fake. )
Natalie Jane Wood, living around her mother and father's fame. Her father, one of the most greatest Quidditch keeper in the world, and her mother, one of the most talented healers. As a young girl, her father has taught her everything about Quidditch, and her dream was to become a Chaser. Her mother wanted her to be an auror, but that might also happen. Oliver, her father, told her everything about Hogwarts. Every corridor, who were the prefects and Head students, and also about their tales. He told her about the famed Harry Potter, the Boy-Who-Lived, the man who vanguished the Dark Lord. She was amazed at the fact that he was taken in by muggles, but she wouldn't really know how it's like. Both of her parents are pure-bloods.
" Okay Mom, Dad. The train's about to leave, " she paused looking at her mom and dad, " I guess I should go too. "
But Natalie couldn't take it. She ran up to her parents and gave them a great big hug.
" Write to me every week! " she told them as she entered the Hogwarts Express.
" Everyday, if you want! "...
and that was the last statement she heard.
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Natalie sat in a compartment alone, looking out the window.
It was bad enough she had to leave her parents, but also...she barely had friends.
She sighed. " What do I have to do -- " and the compartment door slid open. There stood a girl, her age, of course, looking quite flushed.
" Is this compartment...full? " she panted. Natalie smiled, shaking her head.
" Good! Since it's hard to find a compartment, " she smiled, " if you're a first year. "
Natalie nodded, folding her arms. " Oh! By the way, I'm Natalie Wood, " she held her hand out, " you? "
The girl ' eep '-ed. " Daughter of Oliver Wood?! ..( ahem ), I'm Roxanne Weasley. Daughter of George Weasley! " she proudly explained, as they shook hands.
" Ha! Funny, my father was great friends with your father! " Natalie said.
Roxanne's orange-red hair was nearly covering her blue eyes, the signature Weasley hair.
" Then, we should follow in their steps! " Roxanne thought out loud, thinking that it was the start of a great friendship.
As Natalie was about to answer, the compartment door slid open once more. But this time, it wasn't a girl, it was three boys. Three very cute boys.
" Hey Roxie, " the boy with messy black hair greeted.
The three boys all had jet-black hair, but different style. The one who said ' hi ' to Roxanne was standing in the middle, with that messy hair and clothes. He looked strangely familiar. At his left side, was a boy with a smirk. His hair was like a surfer's, swept off to one side. The boy standing in the right, has curly hair. Yet, green hypnotizing eyes.
" Hey Jamie, Dustie, and once again...Tommie! " Roxanne greeted them all.
Natalie felt pretty awkward around these boys, and so coughed. ( ever so fakely. )
" Oh! This is Natalie Wood. Oliver Wood's daughter! " Roxanne introduced. Natalie smiled sweetly and waved, yet the boy in the middle cockily smirked.
" Oliver's daughter, eh? Well, I'm James Sirius Potter, son of Harry Potter and you're future boyfriend, " James introduced, as his two buddies sniggered.
Natalie was first amazed, but when he said his last statement, her eyes went wide. Future what?!
" Excuse, did you say future boyfriend? " she asked in fake sweetness. " Well, Potter...you're not getting this girl easily! " Natalie warned.
James meerly shrugged, and took a seat next to her, and his friends sat next to Roxanne.
The boy with surfer hair smiled at her. " Dustin Finnegan. Son of Seamus Finnigan. Pleasure to meet you, Natalie! " he introduced himself nicely.
Atleast better that Potter's! Natalie ruefully thought.
" And I'm Thomas Longbottom. Son of Neville Longbottom. Pleasant to be in your presence, Natalie. " Thomas smiled, as he nodded at her direction.
Roxanne couldn't take all the introductions, and so started a conversation. Topic? What they want their house to be.
And they all agreed in one: Gryffindor.
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Every first year walked through the Great Hall nervously. The Deputy Headmistress, Professor Aurstin, lead them towards a stool. And sitting upon that stool, is the ever-so famous, Sorting Hat.
" Are we going to have to pull a bunny or something out of that hat? " asked Dustin, staring at the hat with confusion.
Natalie rolled her eyes in annoyance. " That is the Sorting Hat. It will be placed in your head, to determine which house you belong to, you git! " she whispered in his ear.
Professor Aurstin opened his scroll, and started to call on names. One by one, the first years were sorted into their houses.
Then it came to them.\
" Finnegan, Dustin! "
And with that, Dustin gulped. He shakily walked towards the hat, then taking a seat. Within a few minutes, the hat called...
" GRYFFINDOR! "
The Gryffindor table cheered loudly, patting the newcomer in the back. A couple of names later, then came Thomas's...
" Longbottom, Thomas! "
And with that, Thomas ran towards the hat. Within seconds, and with no hesitation...
" GRYFFINDOR! "
The Gryffindor erupted into wild cheers, as Thomas sat down. A couple of names later, and then...
" Potter, James! "
Everyone stopped.
" Potter? Harry Potter's son?! "
" I want to see! "
" He's pretty cute! "
James walked towards the hat, and Professor Aurstin gently placed it on his head.
" Hmm..a Potter...for years I've anticipated for this day...hmm..approving amount of courage and loyality...
" better be..GRYFFINDOR! " the Sorting Hat yelled, as the Gryffindor table exploded into cheers.
Natalie and Roxanne looked at each other, but smiled.
" Weasley, Roxanne ! "
Roxanne shyly walked towards the hat, and sat down. Within five seconds, the hat yelped, " Gryffindor! "
And last, but not least...
" Wood, Natalie! "
Everyone stopped, just like for James.
" I thought Oliver Wood had a son! "
" Hey! His daughter is pretty fine! "
" Stop that! She' a first year! "
Natalie bravely walked to the Sorting Hat, as if it was nothing. She sat down gracefuly, and waited for its answer.
Please! I want to be with my friends! I will risk everything to be in the same house! Natalie thought.
" Gryffindor! " Every Gryffindor leapt up and cheered, while Natalie breathed again.
As she sat down, James's smirk was the first thing she noticed. Well, he is very cute.
" I guess faith wants us to be together... " he said, cocking his head to the side.
Actually...this is going to be a lonnng year!
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