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Chapter 2- Finally Back
Lily had waited all summer to come back to Hogwarts. But, as she climbed into the carriage, she wondered why. She knew the reason, because here at least she had friends and was top of the class in almost every subject. But as she looked up at the magnificent castle she thought about how even here she didn't belong. 'Why can't I ever just belong? Why can't I just be happy? Why can't I be perfect?'
At least this year she had that gleaming badge on her robes, a constant reminder that she had to have done something right. Because otherwise she would not be a prefect, right? She fought this internal battle in silence. Amazingly her friends either didn't notice or assumed it was because she was dreading seeing Potter at the feast. Either way she was thankful, nobody knew how she felt inside and she didn't want anyone to know. She had always considered telling her friends what she was going through, but she was afraid they would judge her. Deep down she knew they wouldn't, but it was always in the back of her mind that if they knew what she did, that they would be repulsed by her, and want nothing else to do with her. 'Ugh, why can't I be like a normal teenage girl, oh yeah because I'm not normal, as Petunia would say, I'm a freak.' And with that in her mind she walked up the steps and into the Great Hall to enjoy the Welcome Feast.
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"Haha, did you see Snivelus' face? That was bloody hilarious there mate!" Sirius Black wiped away an imaginary tear as he was over taken in fits of laughter. He and his best mate, James Potter had started out the year picking on Severus Snape, a greasy haired Slytherin with a hooked nose.
As they walked towards the carriage Sirius managed to get enough self-control to wink at a pack of giggling girls. James just rolled his eyes, 'I guess some things will never change.' Sirius liked to think that with his long dark hair, and dreamy eyes that he was god's gift to women. So naturally, he had dated the Hogwarts female population at least once. Well most of it. He had yet to hook up with any of the Gryffindor girls, probably because Evans would kill them for going out with his best mate. Why did Evans have to hate him so much? He wasn't that bad of a bloke. Sure there were the pranks but people deserved to laugh every once in awhile now. Every thing was so grim with the current war between the Order and Voldemort. His thoughts drifted back to a certain little red head with big emerald eyes, when Remus suddenly pulled him from his thoughts by whacking him in the shoulder.
"What the bloody hell was that for?"
"Well, it could be because you have been staring of into space for the last five minutes and we need to get up to the school early to set up."
"You didn't need to hit me." James said defensively as he climbed onto the carriage after a snickering Remus.
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"This does not look good." Marissa whispered to Lily pointing to the four Marauders sneaking into the Feast halfway through the sorting.
"Why do they insist on starting out every year with one of their childish pranks?" Lily hissed back, clearly already annoyed by Potter.
"I just don't know why you two won't admit that their pranks are funny…" Jackie cut of quickly once she saw the death glare Lily was sending her way. For some reason Jackie always stood up for the marauders. Maybe it was because she was on the Quidditch team with two of them, but Lily was sure it was because she had a crush on one of them.
Finally the sorting was finished and Professor Dumbledore stood up to address his students. "To our older students welcome back to another excellent year at Hogwarts, and to the first years welcome, I am sure you with come to think of this place as your home in the next seven years. Just a few quick reminders before we gorge ourselves on the wonderful feast. The Forbidden Forest is forbidden to anyone who does not wish to die a most painful death. And in light of the new Dark Lord rising in power, all Hogsmeade visits are strictly for fifth year students and above." Many groans started around the hall from the third and fourth years. "ATTENTION! There will be no exceptions. Anyone caught in the grounds after hours will receive three months of detention or even suspension. Now on a happier note, we have two new Professors this year. Professor McArthur will be taking over the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Professor Gates will be the new Herbology teacher. Tuck in." At these words the tables filled with delicious food, and the students eagerly dove in. To bad no one noticed that four Gryffindor boys just sat there quietly ignoring there food and watching their fellow classmates, well almost no one noticed one red head toke notice, ignoring the food in front of her and scanned the hall. Suddenly the hall erupted with screams from the Slytherin table.
A/N- Haha I had to leave this with a cliffhanger. I felt like I had to update right away because I probably won't be able to again until this weekend. It's a miracle I got this one up with the double header I had this morning. Won one lost one, had a pretty good catch out in right field actually…but you don't care about that. Just thought I'd post this before church. Let me now if you have any ideas for some pranks. It would be greatly appreciated everything I come up with sounds dorky.