Chapter 2 – First day

"So you didn't listen to Potter yesterday then" Lily asked Remus when she found him on the staircase on the way down to breakfast.

"He isn't as bad as you think Lily, Sirius eggs him on. They just like a laugh"

"Well it is possible to have fun without breaking every school rule there is"

Remus chuckled as he went to join the other Marauders; though he sometimes didn't approve of the pranks they carried out, he knew that they were only harmless and a bit of fun.

As Lily caught up with Cassie and Figgy, she was disappointed to find that they had arranged to sit on Sirius's table to try and catch his attention.

"But he'll just flirt with you a bit and move on to some other girl in first lesson, you could do so much better" Lily began.

"Well I thought so too, which is why I went after James last year but I now have things in perspective, Sirius and I are soul mates" Cassie explained.

"Ha, soul mates, you haven't even gone out on a date and Potter isn't better, he's just as bad" Lily said this with such disgust, it made even Figgy comment.

"For someone who hardly knows a boy, you're a bit quick to judge Lils, Potters not all bad, dare I say sometimes he's even quite funny"

"I don't know what it, just the way he plays his stupid pranks without thinking of others, the way he messes with his hair and how he thinks everyone should bow down to him cause he can catch a snitch."

While Lily had built herself up in quite a temper, Cassie was eyeing up Sirius waiting for an invitation to sit down and sure enough he waved her over.

"Cassie, it's good to see you, and the rest of you ladies" Sirius produced one of his trademark smiles that made all girls swoon, all except Lily who put her tray down and ate quietly, directly opposite James.

"You alright Evans? you're a bit quiet. Surely you've got something to moan about" James asked curiously.

"Fine, just implementing some new rules for the Gryffindor common room"

"Can I take a look?"

"Well I'm sure you won't abide by them anyhow but sure" Lily turned the parchment around so James could read them.

"WHAT!" James exclaimed. " No wizards chess between the hours of 3 and 6. That's ridiculous, we all like a game in the evening"

"Well it disturbs those who actually want to study, though you might want to mess around and become a nobody after school Potter, not everyone does" Lily had noticed her voice rise, but there was something about James Potter that made her angrier than she should be.

"Just because I like a game of Wizards chess doesn't mean I don't study,. In fact, according to my knowledge, I have a higher grade than you in Transfiguration, I believe you only got an acceptable in your owls. In fact, Evans, if you're struggling don't hesitate to ask for some help, I'm happy to help those who find it difficult to grasp things". He smiled at her in a rather sarcastic way knowing full well this would irriatate her more than scowling or shouting at her.

"I don't need any help thank you Potter" and with that she grabbed her parchment and headed towards the library, probably to brush up on her transfiguration.

First lesson of the day was History of Magic which wasn't pleasantly received.

"What's this about" Figgy said waving her timetable in the air,

"I know!" Cassie interrupted, "History of Magic first thing on a Monday morning, the school's in chaos".

Lily had very little to say on the matter, her head was still in the argument she'd had with James that morning. She hadn't realised he was that intelligent, she knew he wasn't stupid but nonetheless she was surprised he was beating her in any subject. After a riveting hour learning all about the second Giant War, all three girls had a free lesson and decided to hang out in the common room. Whilst there Lily had noticed the four Marauders whispering in a corner. She was listening intently trying to figure out what they were saying, it was probably something to do with breaking the rules.

"Well it seems our Lily can't take her eyes off them" Cassie mischievously commented.

"Yeah which one is it that has caught your eye Lils" Figgy carried on "Bet its Remus, I mean you two do have a lot in common"

"Shut up you two" Lily grinned, "You know what they're like probably planning a prank and as Prefect, I will not condone it, and as for a crush on Remus, he's not my type"

Noticing that the three girls were looking in their direction, Sirius decided to walk over, never missing the chance to show off.

"Hello ladies, how are we all"

And as Cassie, Figgy and Sirius began discussing which Slytherin they'd most like to stun and why, James leaned over and whispered in Lily's ear,

"When are we having these transfiguration lessons then Evans", his eyes glistened.

"Shut up Potter I'm working" Lily responded with an evil glare.

"what you working on Lily?" Remus quietly asked.

"Um, something for Ancient Runes, really interesting actually" Lily smiled and Figgy and Cassie were the only ones to notice.

Later that evening, Lily had to spend the whole evening defending herself telling her friends over and over that she and Lupin were merely friends. Meanwhile in Sirius's room they were also discussing the events of the day.

" I never noticed before but that Cassie's quite cool for a girl" Sirius began.

"Yeah she is actually, shame Lily can't follow suit" James grinned.

"Well she certainly seems angry towards you mate" Peter piped in. James smirked a little,

"Yeah well she hasn't exactly been friendly to me since second year when I humiliated her in front of Slughorn. Remember, I slipped that potion into her drink and she could only sing. She sang to Slughorn that she needed more salamander blood and he gave her detention for ridiculing a teachers authority." James and the other Marauders laughed.

"But I can win her over with my Potter charm".

"Don't count on it mate" Sirius said "She really can not stand you"