~Lily~

"You know," I said with a sigh, turning my attention away from the rapidly disappearing castle. The term was over and now I had to face life as Potter once I exited the train. The shudder I instinctively felt was repressed as I imagined my surname as Potter. Lily Evans Potter. Now that would be strange. "I think I am going to hate this summer even more than most. I mean, sure, I won't have to see Petunia but can you imagine what Potter's parents are like? They probably hate me for getting their son shipped off to some random Muggle's house."

Marlene shook her head at my drama. "Really Lily, they're fine. I know his family. His parents are super ancient but elsewise they're pretty cool. Of course, you did duel their son and heir to the Potter family fortune…" she added with a wicked smile.

"You're evil Marl," I replied, causing Mary to laugh.

"You know I hate-no, I loath that name. It sounds too much like Carl."

"Anyways, I know Potter is loaded and everything, but just how loaded is he?"

Mary shrugged. "I'm a half-blood. My family doesn't know any prestigious pureblood families. We run with the Muggles."

"You know the Black family? Or the Malfoy family?" Marlene asked. I nodded. "Ya, add their money together and multiply by four."

"Isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?" Mary asked. I couldn't help but to agree; that was a lot of money.

Marlene lowered her voice, leaning forward as she did so. "I've heard the whispers of my parents. Some people think the Potters are related to the Peverell family. That would explain the family money besides what his father earned as a highly skilled spell creator."

Mary and I both looked at each other. "Who are the Peverells?"

"You guys really do know nothing sometimes. The Peverells were way back during the medieval ages. They were kind of like the nobles of the wizarding world if not the monarchs of it. Even though the Potters live extravagantly, it's nowhere near what they could be doing."

I let the information soak in. "So I get to be a spoiled brat for the next month? Nice." Although I was putting on this air, Mary and Marlene could tell that I was freaking out about the next three months. I wasn't meant to be a Potter. I was meant to be Evans. Just Lily Evans. But maybe I was freaking out just a little too much.

~James~

I couldn't help but to fidget with my wand. It was the last time I was going to get to use it for three entire months! Evans and her anger had, once again, caused me a whole lot of trouble. "Why is it," I began loudly, "that every time Evans does something I take the fall? That I get the blame for her actions?"

"Maybe," Remus replied, briefly looking up from his book, "it's because you have the tendency to provoke her into action."

"I do not!"

Sirius began to laugh. "Prongs mate, you are delusional. Even I know you provoke her."

"Oh well, it's all over now."

Peter looked up from his candy in confusion. "Why are you-"

"NO!" interrupted Sirius with a shout. "Don't get him started!"

"Did you miss the whole leaving-like-a-Muggle-with-her-family-all-summer?" I asked, anger levels rising.

"Oh, that," Peter said.

Sirius put his arms behind his head and leaned back. "Good thing I already paid rent on my new flat."

"You know my parents are going to insist on having you over at least five times."

"Ya, I know. I could always rush out after with some excuse about a date."

"Can't do that Padfoot," I replied, "My parents would insist on you bringing her there. Say you have to meet Moony about his furry little problem."

"Just because I have one doesn't mean you guys can use it to your advantage," Remus said, snapping his book shut.

"Want to bet?" Sirius asked wickedly.

"I have to go patrol. See you guys later," Remus said, standing up.

"You can't just leave me here with him!" Sirius whined, jerking his head towards me. Seriously? I can't be that bad.

"Better you than me Padfoot." Oh, maybe I am…

Peter hopped up. "I have to go to the bathroom then!"

"You too Wormtail? Really? Fine, I'm going to go hit on some seventh years for the last time." I must be terrible because now Sirius was running out the door. Remus and Peter were gone before Sirius had even finished his statement.

This left me in a very depressed state. "Maybe I can just erase my own memories of Evans." Pointing my wand at myself I began. "Obliviate, obliviate, OBLIVIATE!"

Needless to say, I didn't succeed.

~Lily~

The girls in my compartment had switched to other conversations as more people entered. It was a mixture of the most popular people in Hogwarts from every House except for Slytherin, of course. I was part of their crowd in the why I acted, putting myself out there for everyone else to notice. Yes, I still adhered to the rules and I was a prefect but I was still one of them.

Sometimes though, I couldn't take it for long periods of time. That's why I choose to leave for my patrol of the train early. I needed to meet up with Remus anyways. "I'll see you guys at the station!" I called happily, stepping out of the overcrowded compartment into the hall but not yet shutting the door.

"Where are you going Lils?" called Edgar Bones. He was an attractive Hufflepuff student a year above me who was celebrating his final train ride. Ed always had a thing for me and I snogged him after one of Slughorn's party in my fifth year.

"Oh, I have prefect duty. I need to patrol."

Ed broke away from the friend he was talking to. "Do you want me to come with you Lily?"

"No, it's fine Ed. Enjoy your last ride."

"Want to know what would make it enjoyable?" Ed asked.

"What?" I asked in my general stupidity.

"This." Ed leaned in and kissed me, causing the entire compartment to turn and stare. A few even wolf whistled.

I pulled away and met Ed's light brown eyes. "No Edgar, no." Then I turned and walked down to the compartment where I thought the Marauders would be.

"Obliviate, obliviate, OBLIVIATE!"

"What are you doing Potter? You could cause serious damage!" I exclaimed, running into the compartment and taking his wand.

"Is it any of your business what I do Evans?"

"If you are trying to hurt yourself than it is my duty as a prefect to protect you, as silly as that sounds."

"Give me my wand Evans!" Potter had hopped up and was starting to walk towards me. Normally, this might have been a scary sight. Fortunately, I had it wand. Even if he tried to hurt me I could simply stun him.

"Not if you are trying to hurt yourself."

Potter ran a hand through his hair in anger, trying to calm down. At least, I think he was trying to calm down. "Look at it this way Evans, I get to go all summer without my wand. I want to at least spend my few remaining minutes with it!"

"You aren't dying Potter."

"GIVE ME MY BLOODY WAND YOU-"

"What is going on?" Remus asked, stepping into the compartment, Peter right behind him.

Potter looked relieved. "Evans took my wand."

"Remus, I was looking for you so that we could start our patrol. When I walked into the compartment, Potter was trying to erase his own memories. I took the wand away in the interest of his safety."

"When has my safety ever concerned you Evans? If I recall, you and I got into quite the duel."

"I let my anger take control," I replied evenly. "Acting in my position as a prefect is why I 'care' about your safety right now."

~James~

"You don't care! You never have, never did, and never will!" I shouted immaturely. I mean, I have grown up, but dealing with Evans always puts me in a mood.

"Perhaps I should rephrase it," Evans responded. "I don't want to lose my position as prefect so I am trying harder to follow those rules, especially where they concern you."

Now your true colors show Evans. Always looking after yourself, always putting yourself first. Very much like a Slytherin. I was shaking I was so angry. I just didn't even know how to reply.

Remus stepped forward. "I'll take his wand." Shockingly, Evans didn't say a word as she handed my baby over.

"Thanks Moony," I said, reaching for my wand. Remus didn't give it to me though. "What? You backstabbing, two faced git!"

"James, it doesn't make any sense for me to give it to you. We're here anyways."

I began to pout. "Moony, I need it! I need you! I need my wand!"

"No you don't," Evans said with a smirk, "You're going to my house, remember?"

"Oh shut up Evans."

"Don't tell me to shut up Potter. I'll-"

"Knock. It. Off. Both of you! We're getting sick of listening to you argue."

"Ya, we, as in everyone," Sirius was standing behind Remus. Was this really happening? Were my brothers betraying me?

Evans rolled her eyes. "I'm getting off the train now. Just point out your parents Potter and I'll show you mine. I just want to get this summer over with as soon as possible."

"I think we all do Evans," I said with a snap.

"Lily? Lils? Lilster? Li-" Marlene cut off when she saw the expressions on everyone's faces. Mary hastily looked around before standing slightly behind Sirius. I guess she didn't want to get hit by any hexes. "What is going on?"

"Once again," Remus said, emitting a sigh, "These two lack the ability to live like civilized people."

Mary tossed a piece of hair over her shoulder. "I left that huge party to come say good bye to my best friend in the world to find her arguing? I'm seriously getting sick of it. You two need to cut it off." Evans looked taken aback at that remark, like she didn't expect her to be dragged in it. On a side note, what party was there that I wasn't at? Um, hello? I'm a Marauder. We party.

"Does this mean I don't get a good bye?" Evans finally asked. If it weren't for the fact that I hate your guts, I would say the sad look on your face was almost cute. Almost. You could never actually be cute.

Marlene and Mary looked at each other. I could see the guys glancing at each other; Wormtail had already begun inching towards the door for whatever happened. Sirius was giving Remus a few stares because he couldn't figure out what was going on. I was nervous. I had no wand to protect myself at the time.

"You get a good bye," Mary said, a devilish grin spreading on her face.

"But you won't get a hello until you befriend James," finished Marlene.

"WHAT?" Evans screeched in typical Evans fashion.

Marlene continued on, ignoring the current outrage. "Everyone here has agreed-along with the rest of Hogwarts, if not wizardkind-that we're sick of listening to you two argue. I mean, ya, Potter can be annoying Lily, but you aren't exactly handling it maturely."

"Before you say anything Lily," Remus said, cutting in, "you have to understand that this is a last resort."

"I can't believe you sold me out like this!" I yelled, turning to the Marauders. "Especially after what I said about Evans!"

"And what exactly were you saying about me Potter?"

"The same thing you probably say about me."

"What do I say about you?"

"THIS," Sirius interrupted, waving his hands, "IS WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT. Prongs, mate, chill. Evans, non-mate, back off. Everyone, just take their hands of their wands and back away slowly, except for Prongs, I guess. You don't have a wand." The emotion of angry was really portrayed through Sirius's shrug at the end. Not.

By this point, the Hogwarts Express had stopped moving. I began to grab my luggage, everyone else followed suit. Evans had actually shrunken hers and stuck in her pocket. Marlene shook her head, laughing. "Only you would think of doing that."

"Hey, I can do it. I can use magic outside of school. Not only will it be legal but it also won't be around 'high Muggle activity' or my bloody sister." I cringed when I heard the sister mentioned. I didn't know much about her but I did know the two didn't get along. She's probably sick of Evans' anger too.

The girls walked out of the carriage as the guys stayed behind. "Look, we know you're mad at us Prongs," Padfoot began, "but this is for your own good. Not only am I sick of your yelling but you are also two of the most popular people in the school. You run in the same circle. Therefore, we lose invites to parties because of your inability to socialize peacefully with that creature."

Before, I might have told Padfoot that the "creature" he referred to was the love of my life. Not anymore. "I just don't get why you do this to us. You know I'm done with Evans and yet you put Evans in a situation where she has to befriend me? It's counterproductive. It's dumb. It's bloody stupid and you know it!"

A whistle blew in the background. "We have to get off the train now," Moony stated, "but you can owl us if you want. You know where to find me; I never go anywhere." The sad smile on Remus's face always gets me. Bloody furry problem.

I got off the train with my luggage, with my friends, and with what little dignity I still had. All I could hope was that it didn't disappear over the summer along with my ability to play Quidditch.

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