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of Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling. Please do not sure me, I mean you no harm.
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A/N: I will post w/and w/out reviews. But after a couple chapters of no reviews (like 5 chap.) then I will take it no one likes it, and not have this ff take up any more space on the boards. I will try and put up a new chapter once a week. Which should be easy as I have written into the beginning of seventh year, so have plenty written. It is just a matter of putting it into chapters. Enough rambling, here is the story:
Chapter 1: New Friends
Chapter 1: New Friends Lily Evans felt wind over her head. It was a tawny owl; the one she saw once a year. The owl delivering her Hogwarts letter for her sixth year at Hogwarts. Ah Hogwarts. The beloved school that got her away from her dreaded sister Petunia. Just last year Lily made some of her newest guy friends. She had been a prefect and so was James. We hung out a lot and became friends. He and Sirius are never apart though. What a bummer. Oh well, better see what I need to get this year.
Same ole' same ole', figures. Oh but yes!! She was a returning prefect. How exciting!
Why couldn't James Potter stop thinking about Lily Evans? After all they only worked together for a little while. And besides James had pulled so many pranks last year; he doubted that he probably wouldn't be made a returning Prefect. Thoughts such as, 'She probably wont' like me since she has such a clean record. Only one or two detentions. How boring, but yet I still like her.'
Just then an owl flew in over his head. It was the same as Lily's. And yes, he was a returning prefect.
Lily's mind wandered back to James. She couldn't figure out why she kept thinking of him. He was a trouble-maker and perfect Lily didn't want to get involved with that. Or did she? This was just all too much to bear.
"Lily," Her mom called.
"Yes, mom" She called back.
"What are you doing up there, it's time to go!" She answered.
"Go where?" Lily asked.
"We're going shopping for your school supplies."
Lily didn't like shopping, especially with her mom. At least her robes still fit so she wouldn't have to go shopping for school clothes. She looked over her list again. Ah rats! She thought. Just then she remembered the list had said she would need dress robes. They would be having a dance or something this year. "I'm going to be gone all day." She muttered to herself. "Oh, well, maybe I could get some friends to go with me." At that very moment the doorbell rang.
"Lily, it's the new neighbor's come down and meet them" Her dad called.
"K, give me a sec please." She called back.
When Lily got downstairs she noticed a girl about her age. Lily also felt something about her. She couldn't quite describe it, but it was a type of vibe going on about her, a magical vibe.
Lily's parents introduced me to her. Her name turned out to be Riley. She was around Lily's age and seemed very nice. That vibe kept getting stronger, and Lily just had to find out if she was a witch.
"Hey, Riley. Do you want to go up to my room and talk?"
"Sure" Riley answered.
The two girls walked upstairs. Lily thought of how to approach the subject of magic without saying she was a witch. She finally decided to just see if she believed in magic. That might start it pretty good. The conversation went something like this: "So, do you believe in Magic?" Lily started.
"Why do you ask?" Riley asked.
"I don't know. I ask almost everyone that," Lily lied, "I think it is real. I mean how couldn't it be real?"
"I believe in it" Her voice was quiet.
"Do you go to a Private school??"
"Yea, I'm starting a new one this year."
This was it, she had to be a witch, it all pointed that way. The vibe seemed to be getting jumpy with the excitement of magic. I decided to mention my school.
"I go to a private school too. In fact you don't know if you are going to get accepted until you are eleven."
"Cool, I wonder if we are going to the same one. Is yours called Hogwarts." Riley said cautiously.
"Yes. You must be a witch too!" Lily was very excited to have made a new friend so soon.
As Sirius and James were talking, James mum called to them.
"James someone is here to see you." She told them.
"Who is it?" James asked, "We're doing something important."
"It's Lily" She called back.
James was off his bum in no time flat flying down the stairs, and greeting Lily.
"Well, hi, there, nice to see you too." She said a bit surprised.
James blushed, but quickly recovered from my stupor.
"Anyway," she started saying, "I just wanted you two to meet my new friend Riley, she's going to be going to school with us."
"Cool, can't wait for it to start." Sirius answered.
"Yea, but time will fly by fast, if you're not anticipating it." Lily explained.
The bad thing was James [I]was[/I] anticipating it. The summer had been going by very slowly, and he knew these next two weeks would take even longer.
The weeks passed slowly for school to start. James found himself thinking more and more about Lily and Lily and Riley became really close, spending every possible moment together. Lily and Riles decided to go visit Diagon Alley the day before term to get all of their supplies. While they were there they ran into James, Sirius, and Remus. When they asked where Peter was, they answered that he had already got his supplies, and was at home.
James was trying to think of a way to walk with Lily and Riley without it looking like he was trying too. He finally decided that he would just ask where they were going. If he hadn't been there yet, then he would go with him. If he had already been there, then he would have to wait for another opportunity.
"So Lily, what stores are you headed too?" James asked.
"Flourish and Blotts. Why?" Lily answered.
"Just curious." To his disappointment, that had been his first stop when he had gotten to Diagon Alley. He decided to try a different approach.
"How long are you staying?" James tried again.
"Until about four why?" Riley answered this time.
"I was wondering if you wanted to hook up for lunch." James told them.
"Sure sounds like fun, meet us at Flourish and Blotts in an hour." Lily told him.
"O.k." James left them with a smile on his face.
Lily couldn't wait for lunch time. She couldn't believe James was actually showing an interest in her, "I'm nothing that special. And besides he's one of the biggest prankster's ever, and I'm little miss perfect." Lily thought. Still, she was excited and couldn't wait for lunch time.
As always when you're waiting for something it takes forever to come. What seemed like ages it finally came for them to have lunch together. Each was both so excited that they both arrived ten minutes early. They couldn't believe it. Maybe they had something between them. Maybe this could work out. Maybe....
Lunch was fun for all of them. They mostly talked about school, and what they planned to do that year. Lily was surprised to find out that James was a Prefect, the pranks he had pulled last year, it just didn't seem possible. Soon it was time for Lily and Riley to leave. They all said good- bye and couldn't wait for the train ride.
The next day Lily and Riley, who had stayed the night, woke up early and got packed. They wanted to get to the train early so they could get a good place to sit on the train. By 9:30 they were ready to go.
When they got to Platform 9 and ¾ they were surprised to see all the people that were there.
They thought that they would be one of the first ones there. Most people didn't start showing up until 10:30 to 11:00, but it was only a quarter after 10. Lily and Riley couldn't believe it. They went through the platform, and found James, Sirius, and their whole gang. They also found a girl, who seemed confused. They decided to go see if she was new, and needed help.
"Hi, I'm Riley." Riley said.
"And I'm Lily." Lily said.
"Are you new here?" Asked James walking over.
"Yea, but what's that to you?" The girl replied.
"We were just trying to be nice." Lily answered, a bit annoyed at this girl's rudeness.
"Well, it's nice to meet you." The girl answered, still with a sneer, but not quite as mean as last time.
"And may I ask what your name is?" James asked.
"Yea, I'm Sesha." Sesha answered.
"Hi" Everyone said in unison. They all decided to get on the train. Not everyone could fit in the same compartment though. James didn't want to leave Lily, but knew he needed to sit with his friends. Lily, Riley, and Sesha all sat together. And The Marauder's sat in another. In no time at all the train left. About halfway through the ride James came into the girl's compartment.
The girls were in a deep conversation and didn't notice when James walked in. He cleared his throat and waited. It took a moment, but the three girls finally turned around.
"Yes James. How may we help you?" Lily asked, annoyed that he interrupted their conversation.
"I don't mean to interrupt, but Lily, it's time for the prefect meeting." James said feeling a bit foolish.
"Oh." Lily said a bit nicer. She asked Riley and Sesha to excuse her, and left the compartment with James.
They went to the front most compartments and entered. Everyone else seemed to be there. They took a seat and waited for the Head Boy and Girl. They weren't sure who they were, but knew they were from Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. In about five minutes they entered.
Lily and James took a seat and patiently waited for the Head boy and Girl. They found out the Head boy was Ravenclaws' keeper, Anthony Holier. The Head Girl was Hufflepuff seeker Jo Ann Falces. They arrived in about five minutes, but didn't seem to know there was going to be a meeting.
"What are you all doing here?" Anthony asked.
"There's a meeting." One of the other prefects answered.
"Authorized by whom?" Jo Ann asked.
"I don't know we just got owled that there would be a meeting at this time." James answered.
"We got no such message. We don't know what the meeting is for, or what to do. You are all dismissed." Anthony said. He looked kind of angry.
James and Lily left. Even though the Marauder's were expecting James back, he decided to go with Lily.
Lily was amazed at James strange behavior. She couldn't figure it out. He never left his friends. Not for anything. She thought about this so hard; she didn't even realize James was talking to her.
"What, oh sorry. I wasn't paying attention, what were you saying?" I felt embarrassed and blushed.
"I was just saying I'll meet you up in a minute, I got to go tell the guys where I'll be." James explained, but he didn't seem annoyed that Lily hadn't paid attention. Strange, very strange. Why would he be doing this? "I don't understand. He's so different from me, yet could he share the feelings I have for him? This is just so confusing. I hope I figure it out before anything big happens. What am I thinking?!? This is James Potter, he would not have feelings for a rule abiding, muggle-born, girl! Especially ME! He goes for the outgoing type, like Sesha. I just need to set further thoughts of this aside!" Lily shook her head, and waited for James to come back.
They rest of the train ride passed rather quickly. When Remus told the rest of the marauder's where he was going, they just smiled knowingly. James said, whatever, and left. He didn't want to have to deal with them yet. When they got to Hogwarts, James sat with the Marauder's; knowing Lily had many other friends she would probably want to sit with. The Marauder's seemed a bit quiet around James at first, but quickly got over it. They went to the great hall, sat through the sorting, getting about twelve new Gryffindor. Then Riley and Sesha were to be sorted. Lily sat up attentively, waiting. Hoping beyond hope, that they would be in Gryffindor. Riley went first. She was up there for a couple of minutes before the hat called out SLYTHERIN! Lily was a little upset, but decided she still had Sesha. Sesha was up there for much longer. Finally the sorting hat called out SLYTHERIN! Lily couldn't believe it, both in Slytherin. Oh well, at least they had friends. Each other. Lily hoped they wouldn't change too much though.
During the feast, James kept looking over at Lily. He didn't sit with her, because he was still in the conversation the Marauder's and him were having in the carriage on the way to the castle. When Riley and Sesha got sorted, he saw the look of disappointment in Lily's eyes. He wished there was something he could do. He knew there wasn't.
Her green eyes show so much sadness. I wonder what's going on in her life to make them like that. If only I knew, then I could hold her, and comfort her. Maybe if I just try to be more of a friend to her. Like I was last year. It looks like she needs that. Yes, that's what I'll do.
James was so wrapped up in his thought; it took Remus a while to get his attention.
"James, James. Earth to James!" Remus and James were an inch apart.
"WHAT?" James yelled in his face.
"Dude, you've got it b-a-d!" Sirius said knowingly.
"Got what bad?" James said, even though he knew what they were talking about.
"You got it bad for Lily. But you do know you don't have a chance, right? I mean, she's perfect, and you're well, you're you." Remus said practically.
"Yea, I know. Besides, I never said I was going to date her or anything." James sighed.
Sirius and Remus just looked at each other and rolled their eyes.
~Back w/Lily~
Lily couldn't wait for the feast to be over. She really wanted to go talk with Riley and Sesha. She could see who they were talking to. Severus Snape. Now, Lily didn't' have much of a problem with him, because he was always real sweet and nice around her, but she had heard rumors, and didn't want Riley and Sesha involved with him. Of course that was probably impossible, since they were in the same year, so therefore had almost all classes together. Oh, well, Lily thought. I'll worry about it after the feast.
~Sesha and Riley~
"I can't believe we're not with Lily!" Riley exclaimed.
"No, kidding. Well, hopefully we'll still be friends with her." Sesha said.
"I don't know, I've heard a lot of rumors about the rivalry between Gryffindor and Slytherin. But I hope we can still be friends with her too." Riley replied.
"Hello, girls. I can see that you're new. I'll be sure to help you around." A greasy haired boy came and sat across from Sesha and Riley.
"Yes, we're new, but we don't need help, we can manage on our own." Sesha replied coldly.
"Nonsense, this is a big castle, you'll need someone to show you around." The boy replied.
"Nonsense, we'll be fine." Riley replied in a mocking tone.
"Yes, nonsense, besides, we've already had help." Sesha added.
"Look, I know that you'll need help. Do you know who I am? I am Severus Snape, and my father is a very powerful man, and you'd do well to show me respect." Snape replied, getting angry.
"Do you know who I am? I am Sesha Bolifia, and my father is assistant to the minister of magic, so you'd do well to show me respect. O.K.!" Sesha was having fun with this little game, knowing she'd always be one step ahead.
~Lily~
The feast soon ended and Lily fought her way through the crowd to talk with Sesha and Riley.
"I see you've met Snape. You like him?" Lily asked.
"Of course we do! He's adorable." Sesha paused. "NOT! He's disgusting, and really needs to wash his hair."
Lily laughed.
The three girls talked for a little while longer. Then somehow above all the racket Sesha and Riley managed to hear one of their prefects yelling "Follow me to the Slytherin dormitories please! As orderly as possible, that's right, follow me!"
"I guess we better go" Riley said, as her and Sesha began to edge away reluctantly.
Lily was sad to see her friends go. She hoped that they would have a lot of classes together. Even if that did mean dealing with Snape. But by the sounds of how the conversation between the two girls and him went, they should be able to handle themselves.
Lily was thinking so hard she didn't notice James tapping her shoulder.
"Lily, we need to lead the new Gryffindor up to the common room." James was saying.
"What? Oh, right. O.k. let's go."
Lily followed James over to the Gryffindor table.
"First years follow me! This way to the Gryffindor Common Room!" James said over the crowd.
Lily walked beside him as he led the way up the stairs to the 7th floor, where the common room was. James noticed Lily walking beside him timidly, and wanted to show his liking for her. But not sure how to do it with out it seeming like he was coming on too strong. He thought of putting his hand around her waist. No that wouldn't work, it'd be moving too quickly. Then he thought of not doing anything. Nope, that wouldn't work either, and then she'd never get the impression that he liked her. Finally he slipped his hand into hers.
Lily couldn't believe this. He was holding her hand. But why? She was excited and everything, maybe he likes her. Or maybe he knows that Lily likes him and he is just trying to be friendly towards her. Ugh! Lily had only one wish, "I wish I could read his mind right now!"
"Did she flinch? Does she not want me here?" James wondered. "Well, she seems comfortable with it now. She isn't pulling away, that's always a good sign. Wish I knew what she was thinking though. That way I would know if I could do anything else." James continued to let his thoughts wonder.
Behind the two the First years were whispering excitedly together about what Lily and James were doing.
"Are they in love?" One girl asked.
"Is that what you do with your girlfriend?" A confused looking boy whispered to his friend.
"I wish a boy would come hold my hand." A blonde haired girl whispered to her friend.
"Oh, there so cute, but I wish James was holding my hand."
"Back off James, Lily is mine!"
James and Lily were too caught up in there thoughts to notice the whispering going on behind them. Which is probably good, otherwise the first years would never have been allowed in Gryffindor tower.
In what seemed like no time at all for James and Lily, but eternity for the first years, they finally ended up in the portrait of the fat lady.
The portrait suddenly came to life, making a couple first year girls jump.
"Password" said the fat lady, waving her arm (like in the first movie)
"huh? Oh right, it's uh. What is it Lily" James was so excited for being able to hold her hand; he had totally forgotten everything else.
"Finland, duh James, can't you remember anything?" The portrait swung open, and Lily let go of James hand, before she had finished saying the password. He was a bit disappointed, but didn't let it show.
James left to go sit with the Marauder's, but was surprised that Sirius wasn't there yet. Maybe he had gone to get some food from the kitchens. Wait, he wouldn't do that not with out me. Oh well, he should be back soon.
Sure enough in about five minutes in came Sirius. He looked happy, but he certainly wasn't carrying any food. James walked over and they started to talk.
Lily knew that if she had continued to hold James hand, she would never hear the end of it from Sirius. And that wouldn't be good. He already seemed to know something, Lily just couldn't tell what. She had seen the look in James eyes when she let go of his hand. Lily felt really bad, he looked so hurt. But she couldn't do anything about it. Lily didn't want rumors going around that weren't true. She had also noticed the look in the first years eyes as if they know something they shouldn't. It was unnerving.
Lily sat talking to some first years that were really curious about the castle. Then they got on the subject of Lily and James....
"Are you two going out?" Asked a boy with red hair.
"I saw you holding hands, I was jealous."
"I want James and you better stay away." A brown haired girl said.
"I think they look cute together." The blonde girl replied quietly.
"Whatever." One rolled their eyes. "What about that Remus?"
Lily started blushing. How could she have been so stupid?!? The first years were right behind her, of course they would have seen. This would be worse then hearing it from Sirius. Especially because the brown haired one seemed to have a lot of spunk. I mean, saying James was hers. Their what? Five years apart?? I hope they aren't going to be as bad as Sirius though.
"So? How come are you so happy? It's only the first day of school." James asked Sirius.
"I know it's the first day of school, and what a great school year it's starting out to be!" Sirius said, still grinning from ear to ear.
"O.k. Spill. What happened? Do you already have a detention?" James asked. Remus had come over to join the conversation. Sirius started his story:
"Well, you know that girl Lily met. After the feast, she got lost, and I was on my way to the kitchens, and found her. We started talking, about our families, and then about her old school, and what a difference this school would bring. I told her if she ever needed help to call on me. I was having such a great time talking to her, that, well, I asked her to be my girlfriend, and she said YES!"
"Well, that explains a lot, this has got to be one of the first girls you've gone out with, that you haven't been dared, or one of us other guys hadn't gone out with first, and you got her on the rebound.." Remus put in.
"You are forgetting she is also the first Slytherin." Peter had walked over and wanted to put in his little bit.
"I guess, can't wait for our class with the Slytherin tomorrow."
A/N: I will post w/and w/out reviews. But after a couple chapters of no reviews (like 5 chap.) then I will take it no one likes it, and not have this ff take up any more space on the boards. I will try and put up a new chapter once a week. Which should be easy as I have written into the beginning of seventh year, so have plenty written. It is just a matter of putting it into chapters. Enough rambling, here is the story:
Chapter 1: New Friends
Chapter 1: New Friends Lily Evans felt wind over her head. It was a tawny owl; the one she saw once a year. The owl delivering her Hogwarts letter for her sixth year at Hogwarts. Ah Hogwarts. The beloved school that got her away from her dreaded sister Petunia. Just last year Lily made some of her newest guy friends. She had been a prefect and so was James. We hung out a lot and became friends. He and Sirius are never apart though. What a bummer. Oh well, better see what I need to get this year.
Same ole' same ole', figures. Oh but yes!! She was a returning prefect. How exciting!
Why couldn't James Potter stop thinking about Lily Evans? After all they only worked together for a little while. And besides James had pulled so many pranks last year; he doubted that he probably wouldn't be made a returning Prefect. Thoughts such as, 'She probably wont' like me since she has such a clean record. Only one or two detentions. How boring, but yet I still like her.'
Just then an owl flew in over his head. It was the same as Lily's. And yes, he was a returning prefect.
Lily's mind wandered back to James. She couldn't figure out why she kept thinking of him. He was a trouble-maker and perfect Lily didn't want to get involved with that. Or did she? This was just all too much to bear.
"Lily," Her mom called.
"Yes, mom" She called back.
"What are you doing up there, it's time to go!" She answered.
"Go where?" Lily asked.
"We're going shopping for your school supplies."
Lily didn't like shopping, especially with her mom. At least her robes still fit so she wouldn't have to go shopping for school clothes. She looked over her list again. Ah rats! She thought. Just then she remembered the list had said she would need dress robes. They would be having a dance or something this year. "I'm going to be gone all day." She muttered to herself. "Oh, well, maybe I could get some friends to go with me." At that very moment the doorbell rang.
"Lily, it's the new neighbor's come down and meet them" Her dad called.
"K, give me a sec please." She called back.
When Lily got downstairs she noticed a girl about her age. Lily also felt something about her. She couldn't quite describe it, but it was a type of vibe going on about her, a magical vibe.
Lily's parents introduced me to her. Her name turned out to be Riley. She was around Lily's age and seemed very nice. That vibe kept getting stronger, and Lily just had to find out if she was a witch.
"Hey, Riley. Do you want to go up to my room and talk?"
"Sure" Riley answered.
The two girls walked upstairs. Lily thought of how to approach the subject of magic without saying she was a witch. She finally decided to just see if she believed in magic. That might start it pretty good. The conversation went something like this: "So, do you believe in Magic?" Lily started.
"Why do you ask?" Riley asked.
"I don't know. I ask almost everyone that," Lily lied, "I think it is real. I mean how couldn't it be real?"
"I believe in it" Her voice was quiet.
"Do you go to a Private school??"
"Yea, I'm starting a new one this year."
This was it, she had to be a witch, it all pointed that way. The vibe seemed to be getting jumpy with the excitement of magic. I decided to mention my school.
"I go to a private school too. In fact you don't know if you are going to get accepted until you are eleven."
"Cool, I wonder if we are going to the same one. Is yours called Hogwarts." Riley said cautiously.
"Yes. You must be a witch too!" Lily was very excited to have made a new friend so soon.
As Sirius and James were talking, James mum called to them.
"James someone is here to see you." She told them.
"Who is it?" James asked, "We're doing something important."
"It's Lily" She called back.
James was off his bum in no time flat flying down the stairs, and greeting Lily.
"Well, hi, there, nice to see you too." She said a bit surprised.
James blushed, but quickly recovered from my stupor.
"Anyway," she started saying, "I just wanted you two to meet my new friend Riley, she's going to be going to school with us."
"Cool, can't wait for it to start." Sirius answered.
"Yea, but time will fly by fast, if you're not anticipating it." Lily explained.
The bad thing was James [I]was[/I] anticipating it. The summer had been going by very slowly, and he knew these next two weeks would take even longer.
The weeks passed slowly for school to start. James found himself thinking more and more about Lily and Lily and Riley became really close, spending every possible moment together. Lily and Riles decided to go visit Diagon Alley the day before term to get all of their supplies. While they were there they ran into James, Sirius, and Remus. When they asked where Peter was, they answered that he had already got his supplies, and was at home.
James was trying to think of a way to walk with Lily and Riley without it looking like he was trying too. He finally decided that he would just ask where they were going. If he hadn't been there yet, then he would go with him. If he had already been there, then he would have to wait for another opportunity.
"So Lily, what stores are you headed too?" James asked.
"Flourish and Blotts. Why?" Lily answered.
"Just curious." To his disappointment, that had been his first stop when he had gotten to Diagon Alley. He decided to try a different approach.
"How long are you staying?" James tried again.
"Until about four why?" Riley answered this time.
"I was wondering if you wanted to hook up for lunch." James told them.
"Sure sounds like fun, meet us at Flourish and Blotts in an hour." Lily told him.
"O.k." James left them with a smile on his face.
Lily couldn't wait for lunch time. She couldn't believe James was actually showing an interest in her, "I'm nothing that special. And besides he's one of the biggest prankster's ever, and I'm little miss perfect." Lily thought. Still, she was excited and couldn't wait for lunch time.
As always when you're waiting for something it takes forever to come. What seemed like ages it finally came for them to have lunch together. Each was both so excited that they both arrived ten minutes early. They couldn't believe it. Maybe they had something between them. Maybe this could work out. Maybe....
Lunch was fun for all of them. They mostly talked about school, and what they planned to do that year. Lily was surprised to find out that James was a Prefect, the pranks he had pulled last year, it just didn't seem possible. Soon it was time for Lily and Riley to leave. They all said good- bye and couldn't wait for the train ride.
The next day Lily and Riley, who had stayed the night, woke up early and got packed. They wanted to get to the train early so they could get a good place to sit on the train. By 9:30 they were ready to go.
When they got to Platform 9 and ¾ they were surprised to see all the people that were there.
They thought that they would be one of the first ones there. Most people didn't start showing up until 10:30 to 11:00, but it was only a quarter after 10. Lily and Riley couldn't believe it. They went through the platform, and found James, Sirius, and their whole gang. They also found a girl, who seemed confused. They decided to go see if she was new, and needed help.
"Hi, I'm Riley." Riley said.
"And I'm Lily." Lily said.
"Are you new here?" Asked James walking over.
"Yea, but what's that to you?" The girl replied.
"We were just trying to be nice." Lily answered, a bit annoyed at this girl's rudeness.
"Well, it's nice to meet you." The girl answered, still with a sneer, but not quite as mean as last time.
"And may I ask what your name is?" James asked.
"Yea, I'm Sesha." Sesha answered.
"Hi" Everyone said in unison. They all decided to get on the train. Not everyone could fit in the same compartment though. James didn't want to leave Lily, but knew he needed to sit with his friends. Lily, Riley, and Sesha all sat together. And The Marauder's sat in another. In no time at all the train left. About halfway through the ride James came into the girl's compartment.
The girls were in a deep conversation and didn't notice when James walked in. He cleared his throat and waited. It took a moment, but the three girls finally turned around.
"Yes James. How may we help you?" Lily asked, annoyed that he interrupted their conversation.
"I don't mean to interrupt, but Lily, it's time for the prefect meeting." James said feeling a bit foolish.
"Oh." Lily said a bit nicer. She asked Riley and Sesha to excuse her, and left the compartment with James.
They went to the front most compartments and entered. Everyone else seemed to be there. They took a seat and waited for the Head Boy and Girl. They weren't sure who they were, but knew they were from Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. In about five minutes they entered.
Lily and James took a seat and patiently waited for the Head boy and Girl. They found out the Head boy was Ravenclaws' keeper, Anthony Holier. The Head Girl was Hufflepuff seeker Jo Ann Falces. They arrived in about five minutes, but didn't seem to know there was going to be a meeting.
"What are you all doing here?" Anthony asked.
"There's a meeting." One of the other prefects answered.
"Authorized by whom?" Jo Ann asked.
"I don't know we just got owled that there would be a meeting at this time." James answered.
"We got no such message. We don't know what the meeting is for, or what to do. You are all dismissed." Anthony said. He looked kind of angry.
James and Lily left. Even though the Marauder's were expecting James back, he decided to go with Lily.
Lily was amazed at James strange behavior. She couldn't figure it out. He never left his friends. Not for anything. She thought about this so hard; she didn't even realize James was talking to her.
"What, oh sorry. I wasn't paying attention, what were you saying?" I felt embarrassed and blushed.
"I was just saying I'll meet you up in a minute, I got to go tell the guys where I'll be." James explained, but he didn't seem annoyed that Lily hadn't paid attention. Strange, very strange. Why would he be doing this? "I don't understand. He's so different from me, yet could he share the feelings I have for him? This is just so confusing. I hope I figure it out before anything big happens. What am I thinking?!? This is James Potter, he would not have feelings for a rule abiding, muggle-born, girl! Especially ME! He goes for the outgoing type, like Sesha. I just need to set further thoughts of this aside!" Lily shook her head, and waited for James to come back.
They rest of the train ride passed rather quickly. When Remus told the rest of the marauder's where he was going, they just smiled knowingly. James said, whatever, and left. He didn't want to have to deal with them yet. When they got to Hogwarts, James sat with the Marauder's; knowing Lily had many other friends she would probably want to sit with. The Marauder's seemed a bit quiet around James at first, but quickly got over it. They went to the great hall, sat through the sorting, getting about twelve new Gryffindor. Then Riley and Sesha were to be sorted. Lily sat up attentively, waiting. Hoping beyond hope, that they would be in Gryffindor. Riley went first. She was up there for a couple of minutes before the hat called out SLYTHERIN! Lily was a little upset, but decided she still had Sesha. Sesha was up there for much longer. Finally the sorting hat called out SLYTHERIN! Lily couldn't believe it, both in Slytherin. Oh well, at least they had friends. Each other. Lily hoped they wouldn't change too much though.
During the feast, James kept looking over at Lily. He didn't sit with her, because he was still in the conversation the Marauder's and him were having in the carriage on the way to the castle. When Riley and Sesha got sorted, he saw the look of disappointment in Lily's eyes. He wished there was something he could do. He knew there wasn't.
Her green eyes show so much sadness. I wonder what's going on in her life to make them like that. If only I knew, then I could hold her, and comfort her. Maybe if I just try to be more of a friend to her. Like I was last year. It looks like she needs that. Yes, that's what I'll do.
James was so wrapped up in his thought; it took Remus a while to get his attention.
"James, James. Earth to James!" Remus and James were an inch apart.
"WHAT?" James yelled in his face.
"Dude, you've got it b-a-d!" Sirius said knowingly.
"Got what bad?" James said, even though he knew what they were talking about.
"You got it bad for Lily. But you do know you don't have a chance, right? I mean, she's perfect, and you're well, you're you." Remus said practically.
"Yea, I know. Besides, I never said I was going to date her or anything." James sighed.
Sirius and Remus just looked at each other and rolled their eyes.
~Back w/Lily~
Lily couldn't wait for the feast to be over. She really wanted to go talk with Riley and Sesha. She could see who they were talking to. Severus Snape. Now, Lily didn't' have much of a problem with him, because he was always real sweet and nice around her, but she had heard rumors, and didn't want Riley and Sesha involved with him. Of course that was probably impossible, since they were in the same year, so therefore had almost all classes together. Oh, well, Lily thought. I'll worry about it after the feast.
~Sesha and Riley~
"I can't believe we're not with Lily!" Riley exclaimed.
"No, kidding. Well, hopefully we'll still be friends with her." Sesha said.
"I don't know, I've heard a lot of rumors about the rivalry between Gryffindor and Slytherin. But I hope we can still be friends with her too." Riley replied.
"Hello, girls. I can see that you're new. I'll be sure to help you around." A greasy haired boy came and sat across from Sesha and Riley.
"Yes, we're new, but we don't need help, we can manage on our own." Sesha replied coldly.
"Nonsense, this is a big castle, you'll need someone to show you around." The boy replied.
"Nonsense, we'll be fine." Riley replied in a mocking tone.
"Yes, nonsense, besides, we've already had help." Sesha added.
"Look, I know that you'll need help. Do you know who I am? I am Severus Snape, and my father is a very powerful man, and you'd do well to show me respect." Snape replied, getting angry.
"Do you know who I am? I am Sesha Bolifia, and my father is assistant to the minister of magic, so you'd do well to show me respect. O.K.!" Sesha was having fun with this little game, knowing she'd always be one step ahead.
~Lily~
The feast soon ended and Lily fought her way through the crowd to talk with Sesha and Riley.
"I see you've met Snape. You like him?" Lily asked.
"Of course we do! He's adorable." Sesha paused. "NOT! He's disgusting, and really needs to wash his hair."
Lily laughed.
The three girls talked for a little while longer. Then somehow above all the racket Sesha and Riley managed to hear one of their prefects yelling "Follow me to the Slytherin dormitories please! As orderly as possible, that's right, follow me!"
"I guess we better go" Riley said, as her and Sesha began to edge away reluctantly.
Lily was sad to see her friends go. She hoped that they would have a lot of classes together. Even if that did mean dealing with Snape. But by the sounds of how the conversation between the two girls and him went, they should be able to handle themselves.
Lily was thinking so hard she didn't notice James tapping her shoulder.
"Lily, we need to lead the new Gryffindor up to the common room." James was saying.
"What? Oh, right. O.k. let's go."
Lily followed James over to the Gryffindor table.
"First years follow me! This way to the Gryffindor Common Room!" James said over the crowd.
Lily walked beside him as he led the way up the stairs to the 7th floor, where the common room was. James noticed Lily walking beside him timidly, and wanted to show his liking for her. But not sure how to do it with out it seeming like he was coming on too strong. He thought of putting his hand around her waist. No that wouldn't work, it'd be moving too quickly. Then he thought of not doing anything. Nope, that wouldn't work either, and then she'd never get the impression that he liked her. Finally he slipped his hand into hers.
Lily couldn't believe this. He was holding her hand. But why? She was excited and everything, maybe he likes her. Or maybe he knows that Lily likes him and he is just trying to be friendly towards her. Ugh! Lily had only one wish, "I wish I could read his mind right now!"
"Did she flinch? Does she not want me here?" James wondered. "Well, she seems comfortable with it now. She isn't pulling away, that's always a good sign. Wish I knew what she was thinking though. That way I would know if I could do anything else." James continued to let his thoughts wonder.
Behind the two the First years were whispering excitedly together about what Lily and James were doing.
"Are they in love?" One girl asked.
"Is that what you do with your girlfriend?" A confused looking boy whispered to his friend.
"I wish a boy would come hold my hand." A blonde haired girl whispered to her friend.
"Oh, there so cute, but I wish James was holding my hand."
"Back off James, Lily is mine!"
James and Lily were too caught up in there thoughts to notice the whispering going on behind them. Which is probably good, otherwise the first years would never have been allowed in Gryffindor tower.
In what seemed like no time at all for James and Lily, but eternity for the first years, they finally ended up in the portrait of the fat lady.
The portrait suddenly came to life, making a couple first year girls jump.
"Password" said the fat lady, waving her arm (like in the first movie)
"huh? Oh right, it's uh. What is it Lily" James was so excited for being able to hold her hand; he had totally forgotten everything else.
"Finland, duh James, can't you remember anything?" The portrait swung open, and Lily let go of James hand, before she had finished saying the password. He was a bit disappointed, but didn't let it show.
James left to go sit with the Marauder's, but was surprised that Sirius wasn't there yet. Maybe he had gone to get some food from the kitchens. Wait, he wouldn't do that not with out me. Oh well, he should be back soon.
Sure enough in about five minutes in came Sirius. He looked happy, but he certainly wasn't carrying any food. James walked over and they started to talk.
Lily knew that if she had continued to hold James hand, she would never hear the end of it from Sirius. And that wouldn't be good. He already seemed to know something, Lily just couldn't tell what. She had seen the look in James eyes when she let go of his hand. Lily felt really bad, he looked so hurt. But she couldn't do anything about it. Lily didn't want rumors going around that weren't true. She had also noticed the look in the first years eyes as if they know something they shouldn't. It was unnerving.
Lily sat talking to some first years that were really curious about the castle. Then they got on the subject of Lily and James....
"Are you two going out?" Asked a boy with red hair.
"I saw you holding hands, I was jealous."
"I want James and you better stay away." A brown haired girl said.
"I think they look cute together." The blonde girl replied quietly.
"Whatever." One rolled their eyes. "What about that Remus?"
Lily started blushing. How could she have been so stupid?!? The first years were right behind her, of course they would have seen. This would be worse then hearing it from Sirius. Especially because the brown haired one seemed to have a lot of spunk. I mean, saying James was hers. Their what? Five years apart?? I hope they aren't going to be as bad as Sirius though.
"So? How come are you so happy? It's only the first day of school." James asked Sirius.
"I know it's the first day of school, and what a great school year it's starting out to be!" Sirius said, still grinning from ear to ear.
"O.k. Spill. What happened? Do you already have a detention?" James asked. Remus had come over to join the conversation. Sirius started his story:
"Well, you know that girl Lily met. After the feast, she got lost, and I was on my way to the kitchens, and found her. We started talking, about our families, and then about her old school, and what a difference this school would bring. I told her if she ever needed help to call on me. I was having such a great time talking to her, that, well, I asked her to be my girlfriend, and she said YES!"
"Well, that explains a lot, this has got to be one of the first girls you've gone out with, that you haven't been dared, or one of us other guys hadn't gone out with first, and you got her on the rebound.." Remus put in.
"You are forgetting she is also the first Slytherin." Peter had walked over and wanted to put in his little bit.
"I guess, can't wait for our class with the Slytherin tomorrow."