Chapter 2
The Sorting!
During the Sorting Ceremony, things didn't go according to Severus' plan.
"Gryffindor!"
The Sorting hat exclaimed, as it was placed upon Lily's head. To make matters worse- those rude boys Sirius and James were in Gryffindor too. Lily waved sadly, and joined the other Gryffindors at the table. Severus sighed, and joined the Slytherin table. Severus got the house that he wanted, but at a price: His best friend in the whole wide world would not follow him. This had put a dent in their relationship.
Lily may have been in a different house, but Severus hoped they could continue their friendship. However, he had no idea James and Sirius' teasing would escalate. He had no idea he'd be put through seven years of pure hell.
Later…. After the Feast…
"This way Gryffindor's, follow me." Cassius Finnigan the Head boy said, (This is not a relative of Seamus Finnigan, I used the Harry Potter Name Generator on Bloomsberry. However, you are free to think it is.) as he led the first years quickly up the moving staircase. Lily could feel the snickering and beady eyes of Sirius and James on her. It was as if they were saying 'I told ya so!' She couldn't believe she got stuck with them. She'd rather be with Severus right now. "Hello, my name is Alice, Alice Fawley." (Later she is known as Alice Longbottom.) Lily turned to a young girl with long black hair. "Oh, Lily, Lily Evans."
Lily replied. She was surprised and a little taken back from the 'out of no where' greeting. Plus, she was a little nervous. She had never talked to a girl her age before. Well, that wasn't true. She had a few friends back home, but they were known -as her best friend called them-muggles. I guess you could say she never talked to a fellow witch before. True she was nervous, but also excited. 'At least I won't have to be alone with those awful boys.' Lily thought, smiling at Alice.
"I'm quite excited. Gryffindor is supposed to be the best house." Alice said, as they approached the Fat Lady. Lily rolled her eyes looking at Sirius and James. "Yeah, so I've been told. She finally replied, whipping her attention back to Alice.
"Giggle Water."
Cassius the Head Boy said. The Fat Lady nodded, and swung herself open. The first years gasped at the sight: Red and Gold covered the walls, Paintings of Gryffindor's before nodded as if they were greeting the new generation. The fire place roared with crackling flames. Lily never felt so at home. Everyone was so excited that a party broke out in the middle of the Common Room. People were sharing their candy, and getting to know one another. All except one little boy, who sat away from the crowd. It was little Remus Lupin.
He was nervous, and very shy. He wasn't good at socializing either. Plus, his new werewolf sickness only fed his anxiety. So that wasn't helping him either. So Remus sat in the corner of the room, reading Fantastic Beasts and where to Find Them. Reading always calmed his nerves.
"Don't tell me you're already studying mate?" a voice said, which caused Remus to look up slightly from his book. A young boy with black hair, auburn coloured eyes, and glasses. It was James, who noticed Remus sitting alone. Remus cleared his throat and replied, stuttering slightly.
"O-Only to be prepared. My time table says I have Magical Creatures first thing in the Morning."
"Oh for Merlin's sake, you just got here! You should take it all in! Get to know some people! Find out where you belong! Who knows, you might find a study buddy, or even a snog buddy." James replied, adding a wink at the end. Remus frowned and replied again, bringing the book back up to his face.
"I don't belong anywhere." James rolled his eyes and pulled the book down, which annoyed Remus to wits end.
"Nonsense, from now on we're friends all right? I'm James Potter, now you tell me your name."
Remus was more annoyed then ever. Still, he couldn't help but smile. "Remus Lupin." Remus replied, shaking James' hand. Another boy sat down on Remus' other side.
"Who's this?" Sirius asked with a grin. "Sirius, this is Remus Lupin. He's going to be our friend." James said, patting Remus' shoulder. Sirius flashed another grin, raising his eyebrow and offering his hand. "Sirius Black."
Remus turned red with embarrassment. He couldn't believe it-he was making friends! After a long pause, Remus finally replied, accepting the handshake. "Remus Lupin as James said, nice to meet you."
"Okay, as our friend, your first order of business is to party!" James exclaimed, throwing aside Remus' textbook.
"Wh-Hey!" Remus uttered, as Sirius and James brought him to the crowd, introducing him against his will. 'These guys are nuts!' Remus thought. However, even though he was clearly annoyed, he was happy. He hadn't felt this good in a long time. 'Maybe this school thing won't be bad after all.' Remus thought. Little did he know these boys would be the key to helping him with his transformations.