A/N Okay, I know I'm not good at summaries OR titles. This story is written from James' point of view. I might slip in a little Lily as well, who knows? Well, me, obviously. Umm….just read the story!!

Chapter One: The Beginning OR On the Train

I strolled down the train, looking for Sirius compartment. It's usually easy to spot. The one with the crowd of girls (fifth or sixth years, mostly) outside the door is his. I had to lug my trunk behind me, which wasn't fun, let me tell you. Aha! There it is. I pushed aside the usual gaggle of girls outside and slid open the compartment door. (Is a group of girls known as a gaggle? Hey- did you know a group of rhinos is called a crash?)

"Hey Padfoot," I said, hefting my trunk into the compartment. I really should stop backing my large heavy red brick collection, even if it's won awards.

"Hy Pronggy m' boy. How was your summer?"

"Oh, good. The usual," Like he hadn't been with me the entire time. "You?"

"You know how my summer was. You were with me the entire time, remember?" He shook his head at my foolishness. I rolled my eyes. Sirius pretended not to notice and continued, "Have you seen Remikins?"

"I think he's coming." As soon as those words left my beautiful lips, the very seventeen-year-old opened the door. "Hello, fellow seventh-years!" he said cheerfully, "Have you heard who the Head Boy is this year?"

"It's not you?" Sirius looked puzzled. I laughed inside and shouted, "Me!" I showed them both my spiffy new badge. I'm pretty sure who the new Head Girl is…..but Remus is saying something. I should listen.

"….is Head Girly!" Was all I heard. GAHH! Pay attention, James.

"I didn't quite catch that, sorry?" That's me, always polite.

"Lily's head girl," The fair-haired youth answered. I did a little victory dance. Yes! This is my chance! She'll finally realize what a handsome, entirely sane, (doesn't listen to Sirius and Remus, they lie) responsible-

"Earth to James!' Sirius waved his hand in front of my face. He can be so silly sometimes. "Did you hear Remus?"

Remus said tiredly, like he had said this a couple times already. "Shouldn't you be at the prefects meeting? You have to be there early, remember?'

"Yes," I said defensively, not remembering. "I'll be going then."

I made my way to the prefects' compartment, greeting friends and exchanged pleasantries along the way. Using the famous ol' Potter Charm, you know the deal.

Lily was already there, she looked angry. I wonder why. How could anyone be angry when my amazing self in the room? I'm not late or anything.

"Whose badge is that?" She snapped.

"Umm….mine? Duh?"

"Are you sure? It's not Remus'?"

I was shocked. I was outraged. I was…..not surprised. I had doubted Dumbledore too when I opened that glorious envelope. But I had to act the part. Opening my mouth in disbelief, I said in an offended tone, "Really, Evans, is that necessary? Of course it's mine"

She rolled her gorgeous eyes. "Whatever, Potter. Now listen…" Then she explained our duties. Soon the prefects came in and we ordered them around a bit, finally letting them go.

"Hey, Evans!" I called as the girl is question ran down the hall. She stopped reluctantly and waiting until I caught up with her.

"Yes?"

"How was your summer?" The red-headed damsel looked dazed. And she thought I wasn't polite/charming in anyway.

"Um…it was alright. I spent a couple of weeks at Alice's, went to the pool," I smiled, imagining Lily in a bikini, "you know, that kind of stuff.

"Sounds fun. That's basically my summer too. Except with Sirius, not Alice. And he went to my place, not vice versa. No big events."

"Well Alice and Mary are waiting. Bye!" Lily was saying. I waved and said, "Bye, beautiful!" She smiled. Ohmigosh! She smiled at me! I was doing a victory dance in my head, but on the outside I was cool and collected, like always. Smooth and unaffected, that's my motto. The other is Eat every meal like it's your last.

I watched her walk away and then turned around and made my way to my compartment. After walking for a good two minutes, I started to get worried. Where is the compartment!?!? I swear, this train gets bigger every year. Then I spotted the gaggle of girls. That was close. I thought I was lost.

"Jamesie!" Sirius said happily when I sat down. "What happened?"

So I told him, Remus, and Peter all that had happened down to the last loving detail. It was weird, though- I had a feeling they had stopped listening almost immediately. Oh well. A lack of listeners has never stopped me. Remus says it's the first sign of insanity. I, of course, laugh insanely at his "psychology books." But, then again, I'm always a bit insane on the train. Just really excited, I guess.

I was kicked off my train of thought, so to speak, then Remus suddenly asked me, "Are you okay, James? You've been very spacey lately."

"He's fine." Sirius answered for me, "He's always certifiable on the train."

"Wait…" I glared at him, "Are you saying I'm insane?!??!?!?!"

He raised his eyebrows. I quickly changed the subject. "I've got to get my robes on." I said, grabbing afore mentioned attire. Sirius and Remus waved (They already had their robes on), and resumed their discussion. Peter was nowhere to be found. Whatever, he wasn't missed.

I slid open the compartment door, glancing out the Hogwarts Express window for one last time. Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, could be seen in the hazy distance.

A/N So there it is. I hope you liked the first chapter! I'll update soon, I promise. REVIEW!