Nutty
Summary
Three things you should know about me:
1. Harry and Ginny Potter are my parents.
My best friend is Ellie-May Jones, my Housekeepers Granddaughter.
My life is Nutty. Nutty as a Squirrel, and probably more so.
So, you want to meet the Squirrels?
James Potter II/OC
Chapter One.
Yes, my dear readers, it is I! James Sirius Potter, of Potter Manor, Godrics Hollow - Honorary Weasley, Honorary Jones, and not at all a squirrel. MY HAIR IS BROWN PEOPLE!
So, as I was saying… this recollection is of my various marauding adventures, and my many stupid ways, which I am proud to say I have learnt from. *cough*cough* and right here to tell it all with me is Ellie May. So…who shall we pick on to tell our gruesome tales, of hangings and hippogriffs? Of blood and guts? Of death and disaster? Of stabbings and … Right sorry.
Seeing as you're here though, you might as well read… Go on, read on…
(Ellie May)
"Race you back to the yard!" I yelled, kicking Speckles in the sides, and he galloped off, leaving James a long way behind.
"Hey, not fair! Tufnall can't go as fast as Speckles – even without you getting a head start!" He yelled back, kicking Tufnall on anyway.
It felt good to have my hair loose for once, going fast, and the warm weather just seemed to make me happier. We soon got across the huge estate – technically it was James's, but my grandparents live here, and it's beautiful – and by the time we were back to the stables, the horses were all but panting.
"HEY! PHILIP!" I shouted, spotting my eldest brother and trotting over to him. "Turn him out will you?"
Without waiting for an answer, I dismounted and put the reins into his hands, James hot on my heels, but I still had a head start. I sprinted into the house, dumping my hat on the hay bails as I went.
Once I got into the house though, I was stopped by Mum. Damn!
"Oh, Ellie, there you are! What did you do with the box of body brushes? I've completely misplaced them!"
"Erm, Don't know." I said quickly as I sprinted past her and hurried into the lounge. This was enough of a distraction to slow me down however, as a moment later I was knocked backwards on to the sofa by James, who so conveniently (I'm sure) used me as a cushioning charm.
"Gotcha!" He grinned triumphantly and gripped my waist tightly. "So, what are we doing tonight?"
"Depends, what's your Mum cooking?" I asked. It's obviously all food dependant!
"Spag bol. Definitely one for eating." He grinned.
"Seems that you've already decided then, doesn't it?"
"Yup, PLUS, Dad said he was going to get me a new radio, with a mini record slot built in, so we can play the new Flobberworms Record." He raised his eyebrows, looking pleased.
"Well then, race you there!" I jumped off the sofa and into the fireplace, probably grinning like a loon. James's weight feels nice on top of me… and that smile is so…
"Hey Ginny." I said as soon as I landed in the Potter's Kitchen, snapping out of my daydream.
"Oh, Hi Els!" She smiled. I love James's mum, she's so lovely. "Is James with you?"
I didn't have time to answer, as I was knocked violently to the floor. "James!" I shrieked.
"Well, you two go off and have fun. Dinner's in 20 minutes. Oh, get your stuff together as well, you're going to Diagon alley tomorrow – both of you."
Woo! We're going back to Hogwarts in a TWO WEEKS (and a bit)! Whoop! James and I LOVE school. It's great! We're going into fifth year and Lewis (My other brother) into seventh. Phillip's working as a healer at St. Mungo's at the moment, though he is only starting his second year of training. It's weird actually, I'm best mates with James, Phillip's best mates with Teddy Lupin, and Lewis is best mates with Fred Weasley. Odd…
"Ellie?" James's voice came over to me, and I snapped back to reality. "You coming?"
"Yeah" I said from the floor, looking up at him.
"What were you doing down there?" He grinned cheekily.
"Admiring your backside!" I laughed. Scary thing was, I actually was admiring his backside. I mean, he was my best mate, but I didn't need to admire his arse.
Even if it was gorgeous.
…
Ok, I did. Crikes! What's happening to me?
"Come on." I sprang to my feet, running up the grand staircase and up to the top floor, before flopping onto James's bed. His bed is so nice. The house elves always make the sheets nice and crisp – It's a nice place to sleep in fact.
Ok, that sounds weird. But it's true.
(James)
I plonked down next to her, once I had admired how lovely she looked lying on my bed. Her gorgeous red hair falling around her face in an angelic way, her perfect features and curvy shape…
AAAH! I was admiring her again! WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?
"So, where's that radio?" Ellie asked.
"Err…" I looked round the room, still half dazed, looking in the spot where my old radio had been. "There!" I had spotted it, along with a pile of mini records. I rifled through the discs until I found the Flobberworms one, and put it on.
"Yay!" Ellie jumped up and yelled. I love the way she does that, but I so do it better.
"EVEN THOUGH YOU'RE MUCH TOO FAR
MUCH TOO FAR AWAY
I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE YOU
SEE YOU EVERY DAY"
It was some really hyper crazy song that we loved.
I don't know how long we'd been looking like mad loons jumping around playing air guitar and singing, but Dad came in.
"I guess you like the new radio then?" he asked.
"Yeah!" I shouted, still bouncing up and down.
"Good, but its dinnertime." He laughed.
"Whey! Dinner!" Ellie shrieked, bouncing of the bed and running off to the kitchen, her athletic build a blur of colour.
"Hey!" I yelled, pushing past Dad and down to the kitchen. "Not fair!"
"So, what's going on tomorrow then?" I asked whilst we were finishing up.
"You're all going into Diagon alley with Ron, Harry and Jake. Make sure you get James some new robes Harry, he's bursting out of them." Mum replied.
"HEY HEY HEY!" Came a voice, a voice we all knew well.
"Teddy!" Lily screamed, jumping off her chair and giving Teddy a hug. She's eleven. And cute. But she's an evil twit. Yeah, I did just say that.
"Guess who passed their Auror exam?" His hair was electric blue again – typical Teddy.
"Yeah! Well done!" Al smiled, and we all gave our congrats.
"Dad, why on earth didn't you tell me?" I asked in mock anger.
"I thought I'd let Teddy tell you the Good news." Dad shrugged.
"Ooh! Teddy, have you done it yet?" Mum asked, looking excited.
"Nope, going out tomorrow night…" He suddenly looked a bit nervous. Not one of his usual traits.
"You'll be fine!" Mum said.
"What are you on about?" I asked, really confused. Done what yet?
"Ah! All in good time bro." Teddy smiled and punched my arm. "Well, see you round everyone – Vic's making chocolate pudding."
After a round of good-byes, he stepped into the fireplace in a fuzz of green.
"Mummy… can we have chocolate pudding?" Lily asked.
"Well, I'm not making it, go and ask Jam if he'll make you some." Mum told her, and Lily skipped off looking for Jam the house elf.
"Alright, we'll clean up here, off you go you lot." Dad smiled, hitting (joke hitting) us all with a tea towel.
We all bounced out, but then I heard my name.
"Ellie! They're talking about me! Have you got some extendable ears?" I hissed at her, grabbing her arm and putting my ear up to the kitchen door.
"Yeah, here." She shoved some in my hand as they wiggled under the door. I don't know why but lately I keep getting this buzz when she touches me. It's amazing really. Like when you touch a warm radiator and it gives you that tingle, then it goes away and its really nice and warm… except its different… better… Anyway….
"I can't believe they don't see it." Mum was saying.
"I know, we'll have to get Teddy in with them, or maybe George." Dad said. What were they on about?
"Yeah, I guess. It's just odd. It's nearly as strong as Ron and Hermione's, and nothing's even happened."
This conversation started with my name, but they sure weren't on about me anymore. I thought.
"I think Ellie might realise soon though." Mum continued. "We girls have talents for these types of things."
I could feel Ellie tense up beside me, but we kept listening anyway.
"James might realise first though, he's a lot like his Grandfather." Dad told Mum.
"I guess…"
But then we heard kissing noises and scarpered up to my room.
(Ellie May)
"What were they talking about?" I asked.
"No idea. What are we supposed to be realising? And what's nearly as strong as Ron and Hermione's?" He was wondering exactly the same thing that I was. Besides the fact that he probably wasn't fantasizing about my lips, as I was his.
He made a sort of grunting noise next to me.
"I have something in my eye."
I rolled over on his bed so that my elbows were either side of his head, and licked my finger before fishing the eyelash out.
"Now that is the best view I've seen in weeks." He smirked, looking down my top.
Yeah, my top was low cut.
"Why are you looking down my top James?" I asked, vaugley amused, and giving him a gentle slap in the face.
"Well, its right there isn't it? I can't help it! I'm –"
"A fifteen year old boy, I know." I rolled my eyes, and he grinned cheekily back.
(James)
"Interrupting anything?" It was my mum. We both turned red from embarrassment. We weren't exactly in a very… suitable position for the situation.
"Well, I was just coming to tell you to go to bed – you're getting up early in the morning to go shopping." She smiled, and then left.
"Oops!" Ellie smirked, letting her arm's give way so that she was slumped on my chest. I like it when she does that, so I wrapped my arms around her middle and shut my eyes, just taking in the smell – some form of amazing blend of fruit, horse and just… Ellie. I smiled to myself.
"We should get changed before we fall asleep." Ellie mumbled.
I opened my eyes to find hers shut, looking beautiful, as ever. I gently lifted her off my chest so that I could go and find our pyjamas. Well, as it turned out they were both my pyjamas, but same difference.
I tossed a t-shirt and a pair of boxers over to her once she had sat up, before removing my trousers and replacing my t-shirt with a cleaner one. We'd shared a room and a bed for as long as I can remember, so it was an everyday occurance.
I was actually quite tired from our day's activities. We'd had a brilliant day out riding. I slid into my bed and felt myself relax into the warmth of it. A few seconds later, Ellie slid in beside me looking already half asleep.
"Nox." I whispered, putting my wand on the bedside table. "G'night Els."
"Night James." Ellie whispered back, sliding closer to me and putting her arms around my middle.
I placed my right arm round her, as she quietly fell right to sleep. It's really quite worrying how much I think about her. I don't know how I could ever live without her. It seems so stupid that I worry about these things when she sleeps in my arms every night, but I can't help it. She's my best friend, but I think I love her. Really love her. Not many guys have the opportunity to have the girl of their dreams sleep in their arms every night, regardless of whether she likes them back.
A/N: Ooooh! Please Please Please Review! It was sooo fun to write though. Tell me what you think!