James Potter and the Curse of the Dragon Wolf Chapter 1, a harry potter fanfic

James Potter and the Curse of the Wolf-Dragon

Chapter One

Murder & Transferee

Snow covered the grounds surrounding a small wizarding school, Durmstrang. It is late at night during an nearly full moon, just past 10 in the evening. Two figures could be seen walking quickly out of the front doors of the school, looking in all directions as if to make sure they weren't seen or being followed. At a closer look, they appeared to be two male teenagers. One is tall with well groomed sleet back brown hair and bushy eyebrows. The other is short, squat and bald. They both pulled out their wands as the walked towards the snowy forest surrounding the school. The shorter one looked around with a suspicious eye. "I know she is round ere somewhere…saw 'err come out here after curfew…" he gripped his wand tighter watching for any movement.

His taller friend seemed to be more weary and hesitant, he knows they aren't supposed to be out here this late. "Maybe we should 'urn back…" "Don't be such a' by! We can't urn back! Then we won't get the information we need from 'hat wench! I will find 'err…"

The two boys moved further into the tightly snow packed woods. So far they have yet to be attacked. The night seemed peaceful and quiet, with only the sounds of the wind blowing gently through the trees and the crunched noises their feet made as the trudged through the snow. The light of the stars and moon giving off a faint light through the branches of the trees. Nothing seemed to be alive here. The shorter one stopped abruptly narrowing his eyes to slits as he squinted ahead of them.

"There's a clearing…c'mon" he gripped his companions sleeve and pulled him towards the clearing where they stopped just short of the exit. The peered out to see if there is anyone there. There indeed is someone or rather something standing in the middle of the clearing. The taller boy crouched to ovoid being seen as the two peered through the bushes to try and catch a glimpse of it. The only thing they could make out is a huge shadow bent over a small stream. They could distinctively make out a pair of huge wings; they looked to belong to a huge bat.

The taller boy gasped then covered his mouth with a sudden shock of fright. "Is…is that a dragon?" The shorter pulled his friend down by the sleeve still watching the beast through the leaves in awe. They couldn't really tell if it is a dragon or not but surely those huge wings are a giveaway right? If so then this is their first encounter with a real, live dragon.

"Oi, did you bring your camera?" His friend grinned and pulled it out, "Thought you'd never ask, move aside so that I can get a clear shot." He crept sideways until there is room between plants to push the camera lenses through, he zoomed in on the beast. He could make out a hulking moving form of leathery wings and gray-white fur? Do dragons have fur? He shrugged and continued to watch it, willing it to turn around so that he could get the head of the creature. It continued to drink water from the stream, he could see the shadow of its face as it lapped up the liquid like some common dog or wolf. The clouds that are covering the nearly full moon moved aside so that the full light of the moon can fill the clearing. Then the creature refurnished it's thirst and looked up, bringing itself to its full height, gazing up at the moon. Now he can glimpse the beasts head which is covered in gray-white fur with golden eyes. He frowned. "I…I don't think that is a dragon. Looks more like a wolf to me." He tried to peer further when his camera is snatched from his hand then he is knocked to the side. "Let me see, y'fool!" the shorter peered curiously through the fence while is friend scowled at him.

The beast's ears flickered then almost in slow motion, it's head looked away from the sky and to their direction, while it's body turned and stiffened. It's ears are pricked to their direction as it narrows it's golden eyes.

"YAAAHH!" startled and fearful the shorter let out a yell of fright and fell onto his rump and scuttled backwards. "Shhh! Do y'want it to know we're here!" "Y'fool! It already does!" the shorter staggered to his feet and ran for it. Realizing that he is indeed right he too scrambled to his feet and ran to catch up with his friend. They ran and didn't look back. The woods itself seemed to awaken as crows took flight the rustling of their wings echoing everywhere. The breaking of twigs in the tree. They skidded to a halt after several minutes of running, sweating and looking around nervously. "Do'y think it saw us?" the shorter shook his head. The woods grew silent. "I think we lost it…whew" he finally said and hutched over panting and whipping sweat from his forehead. However before his friend could do the same, there is another sharp sound of rustling and more birds take flight in the distance…over these sounds came a long, loud howl which cut through the air like knives. A wolf is nearby but it sounded huge. Then with a yelp of horror the taller stumbled back looking at the sky and a huge shadow fell upon them. Huge wings expanded out the beast had taken flight and almost seemed to come at them from the center of the moon. "RUN IT'S HERE!" with a yell his friend got up and the ran full out constantly looking over the shoulders as the beast glided towards them. The assumptions of it being a dragon appeared to be true as a blast flames shot out of it's mouth scorching the trees and covering the snow with black ashes. An explosion followed, lifting the two boys off their feet. They landed hard in a ditch and cornered by the great beast. The taller boy then made a brave attempt to save them, he raised his wand and shouted the first curse that came to mind.

"STUPIFY!" a jet of red energy shot out of his wand strait towards the beast. It deflected the spell with a barrier then suddenly came around it. The spell rebounded on it's originator. He ducked just in time. His friend picked up his own wand and shouted "IMPEDAMENTA!" the same results came from the first attempt. Soon they were both attacking the beast as it hovered in midair.

"STUPIFY! ARONIA ESKAVAY! IMPEDAMENTA! RICKASEMPRA!" nothing seemed to work they kept try but each spell got deflected by the barrier surrounding the beast.

It seems that it's patients with the two boy has officially run out because it swooped down and landed, growling, barring all of it's sharp teeth and barked. Energy crackled around it as the air burned. Then it howled and shot a long range blast of flames at them.

"HIT THE DIRT!" the dove to either side and the tree behind them exploded at contact.

But the beast anticipated their move as two fire balls fallowed the blast, each going in opposite directions. One hit it's target while the other missed by inches. The shorter boy's screams pierced the air. He tried to put the fire out but it didn't go out. Then it picked him up by his arm, sharp teeth digging into his skin, lifting him off the ground. A sickening crack split the air like a gunshot. His arm broke, and blood splattered the snow. He screamed in agony, kicking at every bit of the beast he could get to… no harm done. It growled then shook him as though he were a tug a war rope given to a very playful and rough dog. More blood splattered the ground at the same time several more bones cracked. He choked up more blood. His friend seemed unable to move, he just sat there and watched his friend get torn apart by that thing. His eyes were wide with fright and horror. Then finally what was left of his friend stopped struggling and with a wet flump his body landed in a heap at the feet of the dragon…wolf beast…

Shaking with terror the taller boy could only stare up at the beast's golden eyes. Was it going to kill him too? It is a horrid site, blood and saliva dripped from its mouth, blood splattered down it's chest and front legs. It panted then turned towards him. He flinched squeezing his eyes shut expecting the pain. But when it didn't come, he slowly opened his eyes again. The creature is gone. But in its wake floated wisps of the barrier that had protected it. Looking around shakily for any signs of that thing he picked up his wand and slowly staggered to his feet. It is no where to be seen. Then he slowly let out a long whistling breath. He collapsed in some melted blood, sitting in wet pants he panted. Whew… that was too close…I was lucky enough to survive….but Herm… He looked over at the shredded corpse of his class mate. But even as he stared at it he blinked. Was it his imagination or did this guy have hair. He crept forward. It is hard to tell but he could distinctly tell that his 'class mate' is an older man. Polyjuice potion? What's that? There on his left arm is a mark. He couldn't make it out because it was the arm torn to pieces. He felt something soft touch his arm, it is the wisps of magic still surrounding the area from that beast.

Just as he is about to assume that the leftover magic won't do him any harm, he felt and unsettling sensations followed by great dizziness the world spun around him then all went dark.

3 Days later…

The Hogwarts express left the London station carrying many carefree, innocent, cunning, and mischievous students back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In the second to last car sat a very popular group of people. These boys are popular in many ways, such as, the most trouble making kids in the whole school, attractive, smart, and a bit on the big headedness. They call themselves the Marauders.

James Potter is the ring leader of the whole group. He is 15 years old, 6' 2", lean and flexible, has beautiful hazel eyes and a mess of black really untidy hair no matter what he did with it. He flies in Transfiguration, DADA, and Care of Magical creatures. He is the most wanted man by all women in Hogwarts with the exception of one or two. He has a big head on his shoulders not to mention a humongous ego. And he is also an illegal Animagus, a stag, nick name is Prongs.

Sirius Black in second in line. He is 15 years old, a solid 6 feet tall, thin and strong, gentle, mischievous sky blue eyes and long black hair well kept in a ponytail. Sirius is kind of on the crazy side too. His best subjects are Defense against the Dark Arts, Care of Magical creatures, Transfiguration and Potions. He like James is also on the most wanted list. He is always on the look out for a date or just someone to snog. Sirius is also always up to pull pranks on the Slitherins or to be more specific Severus Snape…oh pardon me… I meant Snivilus Snape. He too his also an Illegal Animargus, a grim, nick name is Padfoot, or in some cases, Snuffles.

Remus Lupin is third in line. He is 15 years old, 6'3", also thin and strong, gentle brown eyes and short brown hair with a few gray hairs. He has heightened senses: Smell, hearing, sight, touch, and taste. And sharp reflexes. All because he is a Werewolf. He is the reason his friends have become Illegal Animargus so that they could be with him when he changes to sort of 'groom' the wolf down to a more tolerable way. His nick name is Moony. He is by far the smartest of the lot, he flies in all classes. I tries to ovoid trouble as much as possible. And tries though unsuccessfully tries to keep the leashes on his friends. This year in his letter he has been made a Prefect. Though he has doubts that he will be able to keep them under control.

And Finally, we have Peter Pettigrew. He is 15 years old, a 5'5", sneaky gray eyes and a rat like face, and blond hair. He is a plump little boy always trailing after the others looking for 'big friends' to hang out with to keep himself safe from harm. Peter isn't very good in anything except maybe Herbology and Muggle studies. He needed all the help he could get in order to become an Illegal Animajus, he is a rat also called Worm tail. And the only reason he is popular is because he hangs out with James, Sirius and Remus.

Right now, Sirius and James are talking about what happened over the summer as well as plans for the opening of year prank. Peter is paying close attention and snickering in anticipation for the results of it. Remus meanwhile is looking at the Daily Profit. Idly scanning the page for anything interesting until he came across an article with a large photograph of what appeared to be a very ugly accident. He frowned as he scanned over the article carefully then glanced back at the picture. The picture showed a snowy woods scenery, but most of the snow and parts of trunks of trees were covered in blood and ash. In the dead center of the mess is a body being covered up. The moving picture showed the many wizards moving about inspecting the damage on the trees. Remus stared hard at the picture and didn't seem to notice Sirius trying to get his attention.

"Oi Moony, what do ya think about this? Moony? Oi!" Sirius snapped his fingers by his friends ears but either he is ignoring him or he as officially gone deaf. Annoyed that he wasn't getting a reaction, Sirius pulled in a deep breath and shouted. "MMMMMMMMOOOOOOONNNNNNNYYYYYY!!!!"

James only shook his head at his friend's behavior, Peter who was too busy thinking about the results of the prank jumped when Sirius yelled.

Remus also jumped, in fact he nearly fell off the seat. "What?" he snapped irritably.

Sirius grinned, "came back to the land of the living eh, Moony?"

Remus sighed looking weary. "What did you want, Sirius?"

"I was wondering when you were planning on asking that very question dear old Moony old pal." Sirius smirked, "I was thinking we should turn those bloody Slitherins into clowns, dress them up so that they look like their learning about high wire acts instead of magic. What do you think?" Sirius leaned forward trying to act professional and nudged his friend. Peter laughed as he again thought of what they would look like. James merely smirked, "I say it is a go, we haven't done the clowns trick since first year. And we only did it on Snivelis, remember?" His smirk got even bigger when Sirius and Peter burst out laughing at the lovely memory. Remus looked cross but even he couldn't keep the smile tugging at the corners of his lips away for too long.

Remus put the paper down for a moment, giving Sirius and James firm looks. "You know that I can't let you guys do this too long."

James raised a brow, "What makes you say that, Moony?"

Remus shrugged but look serious. "I was made Prefect this year."

"Your kidding…a-a Prefect. No! Really?" Sirius faked shock and looked up at the sealing crossing his heart. "Oh no…Prefect? Moony? Oh man that… is just GREAT!" He grinned evilly. "You could do even more damage then we can. You could take points off anyone man we have it in the bag this year! Those Slitherins don't stand a chance! One of the Marauders a Prefect. Oh yea." He rubbed his hands together cackling.

Peter grinned, "Don't forget about detention! Moony could give detentions too."

Remus raised a finger as if to point out something. "I have to have permission from a teacher to give detention. But my point is that just because I'm from Gryffindor, doesn't mean I won't take points off from my own house."

"You wouldn't."

"Oh yes I would."

James didn't seem worried about Remus taking points off they always have ways to convince him to do a prank anyways. Though he is curious about something. "Who are the other prefects? Per house I mean?"

Remus paused a moment then answered. "Well for Hufflepuff, its that Parker Boy and his brother; for Ravenclaw, it is that Patel girl, I don't remember the second; for Slitherin, It's Malfoy and Beletrix." Sirius gagged, "And the other for Gryffindor is Mrs. Evans."

James smiled, "I knew Evans would be Prefect. Hmm guess she will be a problem but nothing I can't handle. As for Malfoy and Belletrix…If those two even…" "They will Prongs, believe me those two prates will abuse their rights. I wouldn't be surprised if they picked on Gryffindor, especially all muggle born." Sirius scowled just what he needed, that bloody bitch tailing him, mocking him, oh how he would love to rip her tongue out and throw it down Moaning Myrtle's toilet.

The train began to slow down. "Ah, finally. We should get our robes on."

"Come on, how long is this going to take? I am starving here!" Sirius, as usual is the first to complain about food while the teachers sorted the first years into houses. Remus shook his head in exaggeration while James just smirked. Glancing over at the Slitherin table waiting for the feast to arrive. James and Sirius had only just got to the Great Hall a few minutes ago. For they had sneaked down to the kitchen to pull off their usual beginning of year prank on the Slitherins. Finally with Tom Williams sorted into Ravenclaw, the sorting ended. But no one took up the sorting hat or the stool. Remus raised a brow, "I wonder why they didn't take up the hat…"

"Maybe there is another first year who got lost to the great hall?" Spoke a boy a few seats down, he is a slightly over weight blond kid who is a 6th year. He is also a forgetful boy, much like Peter. He is Frank Longbottum.

James shrugged, "Guess we will find out in a minute."

(From Jane's POV)

Meanwhile, in the left hand side of the room, by the teacher's table there is a side room. Inside, the room is dark lit only by an eternal burning torch on the wall. A person leaned against the wall by the door. Her cloak hung loosely around her ankles. She has her arms crossed and her eyes out through the open doorway into the Great hall. She had watched as James and Sirius came in about five minutes after everyone else did. Her gaze is on James the whole time. 'I wonder…how my dear brother has been all this time.'

Just then the headmaster rose to greet the students. "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. First years please note that the dark forest is forbidden to all students, as some of our older students should know by now." His gaze met the Marauders who smirked at each other. "Now, before we begin this lovely feast, There is one more student to be sorted into the houses. She is in starting her 5th year as she spent her last four years in the good school of Durmstrang. She will be doing the rest of her education here and I hope all of you help her feel welcome. I introduce to you all, Mrs. Jane Maria Potter!"

The woman leaning against the wall in that room straitened, 'well it is now or never.' She marched out of the room, her head held high. Whispers broke out from the students as some of them pointed at her then pointed towards James, no doubt noticing their high resemblance between each other. Jane moved over to the sorting hat and placed it on her head.

"Ah a Daredevil are you? Plenty of courage I see…and smart too…You shall do well in…GRYFFINDOR!" the hat shouted that last part and the Gryffindor table shouted and clapped. She took the hat off and handed it to Filch the caretaker of Hogwarts and set off towards the house of which she will be staying at. She took a seat next to Remus and Peter and across from Sirius and James.

(Normal POV)

"I introduce to you Mrs. Jane Maria Potter!"

"Huh? What does he mean, Potter? I thought you were an only child, James." Remus is confused. He wasn't the only one though. A lot of people were turned by this change of events. Sirius glanced at his best friend before looking around for the new 'prongslet'. Peter just looked dumb.

Out of the side door by the teacher's table came a person who, from their point of view, looked exactly like James. The same untidy black hair and cut, same jaw line, same hazel eyes, same height. But as the person came into the light, they noticed quite a few differences about him-er-her. Yes the person is indeed female, she has Medium-large size breasts, tall, lean body, she doesn't have James' nose but a smaller one instead. She didn't wear glasses like James did. And her name is Jane. If Sirius didn't know any better, he'd say that Jane is James' long lost twin. Err…nearly identical twin.

'So she finally came to Hogwarts…hmm.' James rubbed his chin watching his twin as she made her way over to the sorting hat and placed it on her head. There is a few minutes before the hat shouted out which house she belongs in. "GRYFFINDOR!" he grinned and clapped along with the rest of his house. Jane gave the hat to Argus Filch the care taker of the Hogwarts then scanned the table till she met his eyes. He nodded and she smirked, headed over and sat down between Peter and Remus.

(From Jane and James' POV)

'I wonder how my dear brother has been doing…' Jane wondered to herself as she stood watching everyone from the side room waiting for her cue to enter.

James felt a shiver run down his spine, followed by a funny feeling in his mind as though someone were trying to read it like a book. He closed his eyes and concentrated on the presence in his head. Slowly a smirk found it's way onto his face. He knew who it is now too. So he scanned the room because she can't try to enter his mind unless she is with in one hundred yards from him. He didn't see her so he concentrated on her essence and to communicate to her. 'Jane? I know you're here…can you hear me?'

She felt her brother's presence, his essence touching hers. She closed her eyes and heard his voice in her head, she answered, reaching out to him. 'I hear you, my bother.'

James sighed, 'Where are you? How come your not in school?'

Jane smirked as she could sense his confusion. 'I am at school, before you even ask, I have transferred over to Hogwarts for my own reasons.'

James raised an eyebrow, placing his jaw in his hand. 'Ahh…but we shall see what house you get put in first. You'd better not get put in Slitherin or I will think your 'reasons' are up to no good.'

The two of them were only half listening to what Dumbledore is talking about, however when he mentioned that "The dark forest is strictly forbidden to all students, as some of our older students should know." Jane raised a brow and so asked her brother. 'What is in the forest to make it forbidden?'

'oh a lot of things, dangerous creatures. Unicorns and centaurs I hear. Why are you asking?' He leaned back slightly smirking, 'you wouldn't be thinking of going into the forest now would you?'

Jane smirked as well, 'Maybe…sounds like fun…'

James frowned, 'Jane…'

'just kidding, though it does sound interesting.'

Dumbledore is now talking about another transferred student from Durmstrang, he smiled and motioned towards the room where Jane is standing. "I introduce to you, Mrs. Jane Maria Potter!"

Jane straitened and approached the doorway. 'now for this so called test. Wish me luck.' She squared her shoulders and strolled out into the Great Hall to many sounds of gasps and whispers filling the air. She spotted the stool with the sorting hat on it, she had a pretty good idea of what to do. She caught Dumbledore's eye and he nodded. She then sat down on the stool and placed the sorting hat on her head. She heard another voice in her head as she felt the aura of two very old wizards coming from the hat on her head. She remembered the hat's song. Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slitherin, hmm. 'What do you have to say about me, sorting hat?'

James nodded, 'Not bad though I was expecting Ravenclaw for you.'

Jane smirked, 'Can't be picker-choosers dear brother.' She approached them. Remus and Peter scooted apart offering her a seat and she took it.

(Normal POV)

Dumbledore smiled, "Now, let the feast begin. Tuck in!" and with a wave of his hands, food magically appeared on all of the tables.

"Hear! Hear!" Both Sirius and James chorused before attacking the food. Well Sirius attacked the food, James started filling his plate. Remus watched the girl as she filled her plate with not almost all starches but some meat, pasta, and fruit. Eventually he turned to her holding out his hand, "I'm Remus Lupin." The swallowed her food, smiled and shook his hand, "Jane Potter, you must be a friend of my brother's?" He nodded, "Yes, I am; I am the most cleverest of the group. This is Peter Pettigrew next to you." He motioned to the small rat faced boy on the other side of her, he grinned and shook her hand in turn. "Hi!" Jane nodded, feeling more awkward with him then Remus, he had a sense of sneakiness in his aura. Before Remus could introduce the other friend who is rapidly stuffing his face. He some how swallowed that food and reached across the table and seized her hand bowing gentlemen like. "I, mame, am Sirius Orion Black, the most wanted man in Hogwarts! A pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Potter." He bowed again, making her giggle at his antics. James grinned from where he sat, repeated Sirius' actions in seizing her hand and bowing. "An I am James Potter, Quiddage Captain, and most popular guy in Hogwarts!" he boasted. Jane giggled, "don't you mean, most popular person? Besides I would have thought you'd have some competition, like Sirius here. If he is the 'most wanted man' then you'd come in second place, James."

Sirius grinned take her appraisal as a good complement then clapping James' shoulder. "You hear that mate? I am in first place!"

James settled back, "Yea right. Padfoot is always second in line."

Sirius shrugged and went back to his food. They continued eating for a while when Remus brought up the next subject to talk about. "So Jane, Why did you want to finish your education at Hogwarts rather then Durmstrang?" She paused a moment to swallow her chicken before making a hesitant answer. "Well…I just needed a change of pace, learn something other then the Dark arts as that is Durmstrang Major. Besides I had a pr-knack for getting into trouble. I couldn't count how many times I received detention. Being a Prankster and all…"

Sirius raised an eyebrow and looked at her as though he had only really noticed her. "Prankster eh? How good are you?"

Jane seemed pleased for the change of subject for some reason and smirked in Sirius' direction. "Why don't you give me a test, Mr. Black."

Remus groaned inwardly, she is asking him to give a test…this won't be a good picture. James smirked and shared identical grins of mischief with Sirius, while Peter is almost practically hopping in his seat in anticipation. Sirius leaned back rubbing his jaw expertly. "A test eh? How about you give someone in this room a total makeover…A person that I choose. It will all depend on the results and how good they are." Jane gave him an odd look. "What? Getting cold feet already?" She shook her head, "Is that all you have to offer?" At this Sirius is taken aback. This girl is asked for a real challenge. James then spoke up with an evil expression. "You have to give the person Sirius chooses a makeover, and not get caught. Let's see how well you do." Sirius grinned, "Okay, I choose…" he scanned the room then smirked evilly, "Dumbledore." He grinned even wider, " It is impossible not to get caught by him. I am betting 10 Galleons that you complete the makeover, but you do get caught. Any other bets?" James grinned, " I will bet 10 Galleons, Remus?" "5 Galleons, Peter?" "10 Galleons!" James nodded, "Right all bets have been played now lets see who gets the jackpot." 'You are so going to loose, sis.'

Jane turned to the teachers table while slipping her wand out of her boot, (she isn't wearing the girl's uniform) and taking aim under the table then muttered a few well chosen words.

BANG!!

The air around the headmaster exploded and a multi-colored cloud of mist covered him completely, once it cleared, he looked almost alien. He had green scaly skin, large black orbs for eyes, long nimble fingers ending in supper soft feathers that tickle anyone they touch, his robes are now a deep red and black color. She left his long beard alone. Everyone except Professor McGonagall, A red haired girl down the table, and Jane though she is snickering under her breath. The loudest of the laughers are of course the Marauders.

McGonagall stood up and yelled in their direction. "POTTER! BLACK! DETENTION!" that whipped the smile of their faces, Sirius looked spluttered, "B-but Professor, It wasn't us, it was Jane…"

"I WOULD NEVER! DO YOU HONESTLY THINK THAT I WOULD PRANK THE HEADMASTER? YES I MAY HAVE CAUSED MAYHEM AT DURMSTRANG BUT I NEVER PRANK THE HEADMASTER! The nerve…honestly." Sirius is just about to make a comeback when Dumbledore, still transformed, spoke up. "Innocent until proven guilty Mr. Black."

Sirius looked as though he had run head on into a brick wall. He just sat there, gaping at Dumbledore. When he turned to say something to Jane he couldn't get the words out. There is a rustling as Dumbledore had just given the signal to go to bed. Jane grinned and left with the rest of the students. However once they reached the Entrance Hall she pulled the Marauders to the side with her hand held out palm up. "Pay up." Still disgruntled, they each began digging through their money bags. Sirius and James are both 10 Galleons short, Remus is 5 Galleons short, and Peter is completely broke, he is also missing a watch as he didn't have enough to pay off the debt. And Jane's money bag is 33 Galleons heavier plus a new leather watch is in her book bag. Sirius isn't happy to have lost so much gold in one day, how could he have been outwitted by a girl? And outsmarted too…oooohhhh that girl is going to pay for making him look like a fool. Smirking, he vanished from site.

Despite the fact that they were now currently poorer, James, Remus, and Peter were okay with it. Peter soon started babbling on about how good that prank was. James only grinned proud of his sister.

Suddenly up ahead is a loud cracking sound followed by a horrified yell and some laughter, then a boy pushed his way through, his wand is out and he is pointing it strait at Jane. The boy has long greasy hair and a long hooked nose. He has black pools for eyes. But as for what he is wearing…they could see what was so funny. The boy is wearing a pink tutu. Jane bit her tongue to keep from laughing.

"POTTER! YOU DID IT! I KNOW YOU DID THIS! UNDO IT NOW!!!!" he pointed his wand at Jane, she knew she didn't do this though she could imagine why someone would though. But then again he had said 'Potter' so he probably meant her brother. So James playing gross pranks like this on other people? Hopefully not too often. While she is thinking, James stepped forward pulling out his own wand, "Your pointing that at the wrong person, Snivilly."

Was 'Snivilly' really the boy's real name? Oh I feel sorry for him already. The boy paused looking from one to the other, identical twins. "What did you do Potter? Clone yourself, I don't care which of you is the real Potter. STUPIFY!" he aimed for Jane, bur before she could react, James shoved her down and countered with a shield deflecting the curse back at him. "EXPELIARMUS!" the greasy haired boy's wand flew out of his hand and landed several feet away. James muttered another jinx and boils sprouted all of the boy's skin making him moan in pain before scrambling up, snatching up his wand and running away from them. James huffed then helped his sister up, "You okay?" She nodded though she seemed a bit miffed about something. "Who was that?" She watched as the greasy teen whipped out of site. "Snivelis. A dirty Slitherin slime ball." Jane raised a brow, "Is 'Snivilis' his real name?" James chuckled, "Nah! I'd feel a little sorry for him if it were…nope it's a nickname me and the guys call him. His real name is Severus Snape." Jane nodded though she kind of still wondered why they called him that. Her brother's voice entered her head. "We call him that because of his reaction when we pranked him in first year. We put half a pound of spices in his food, it was so bad that he started blubbering. It was hilarious! So now we call him Snivelis."

Jane didn't question her brother's idea of entertainment because she knew he is capable of interesting things. Though she had to admit that what they did to Severus in first real seemed a little cruel. James showed her around once they reached Gryffindor tower then pulled her aside. "I need you to promise me not to go near those Slitherins especially Snivilly and Malfoy, if they start bugging you call for me or Sirius, okay." Again Jane had that miffed look about her but she nodded seeing the pleading look in her brother's eyes. "Okay, I'll try." He beamed, "thanks."

About ten minutes later she excused herself to go to bed, Once she entered the room a parade of sound hit her head on, some of her roommates were screaming 'pervert' and throwing things at her and then a red head raised a wand to her. "POTTER! GET OUT YOU PERVERT!" Jane ducked when a shoe came hurtling towards her then pulled out her own wand, "Will you people settle, I am NOT my brother! I am JANE POTTER not JAMES POTTER!!!" At once, the racket paused and then they all realized their mistake, this is fallowed by an uncomfortable silence. Then the red head who had been about to hex her approached apologetically, "I'm sorry, we ah….we thought you were…Pot- your brother…sorry bout that." Jane waved it off with an amused expression. "So' Kay, I get that all the time when me and my brother are in the same room. But still I don't blame ya, if I had been my brother then well." She motioned to the fact that two or three of her roommates were either half naked or in the underwear. The red head then hastily held out her hand, "I'm Lilly Evans, nice to meet you." Jane shook it and nodded to each of the others in turn while they introduced themselves. "I'm Angela Fig, mind you I will probably be the most insane gal here." Angela had long curly blond hair and teal colored eyes. Next to her is a blue haired, green eyed young girl who seemed to be the youngest in the room, "Hi, I'm Nymfadora Tonks, but please just call my Tonks. I hate that name 'Nymfadora'. Don't ask why but I do." And the other girl in the room is a girl whom with brown hair and brown eyes. "I am Alice Williams, (I don't know what her last name is). A pleasure to meet you."

Jane nodded and moved towards the extra bed where her trunk lay and pulled out some loose, silk pajamas. While she changed, Angela, perdurable called 'Angel', asked her what Durmstrang is like. She thought about it for a bit. She seemed a bit hesitant about something though as she spoke. "Well, as you probably already know, their major is in the Dark arts. I have learned many defense and offence spells there as well the basics in other magic's…including mind-leaching. That skill helps me find out some answers in the body or to help cure an insane mind. That is about as far I know in that rare branch of magic." The girls listened intently, Lilly looking a bit jealous. "Mind leaching eh? Oh that fact is enough to make me envy your ability. Why did you want to leave if you had it good already?" Jane hesitated then looked out the window, "Have you heard about the murder three days ago? I had known those two boys. The paper says that one of them is recovered and found to be in some kind of trance, they couldn't break him out of it." Alice looked taken aback, as it appeared most of the girls haven't received the paper yet. Lilly on the other hand has read the article. "Yes, I heard about it, I'm sorry for your loss…was it because of that that you left?" Jane nodded grimly. Lilly bowed her head apologetically and found an understanding for Jane's situation. Angel checked the time and said hesitantly, "We should go to bed…we've got class in the morning." The others nodded and turned out the lights.

As Jane lie in bed gazing up at the ceiling, her eyes shined of tears but none fell. What happened to those boys, won't happen again…not ever…

A.N. So what did you think? eh? I'm not spilling a word about what happens in the future...however on some chapters, there might be a few minor hints...not now though! Find out what happens on next chapter! Woot!