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Recap - "Kelly?" I heard a voice behind me and turned around. "James? Thank god I finally found you!" I sighed in relief.
I threw my arms around James. I had forgotten how much taller he was. He had definitely grown in the last few years, and not just vertically. I could feel his muscles underneath his shirt as he put his arms around me.
"Been working out?" I whispered, and I heard him chuckle. It was weird, realising how much I loved him. He was a part of me; I couldn't believe I'd have finally found him. After years of writing and talking about everything, there we were in a warm embrace.
"Ahem" I turned around and the undeniably attractive male from a few moments earlier, had a really confused expression, which oddly enhanced his face, his features otherwise shaped with arrogance. I almost burst out laughing at his current appearance but, somehow, I held back. I mean, I had just met him but I didn't want to ruin any chances that we would have for the future by laughing in his face.
So I bit my lip, so hard that I could taste a hint of blood.
"Oh I forgot about you, sorry!" James apologised to him and the two other males that had gathered next to him.
"Guys, this is Kelly, Kelly these are the marauders!" he announced proudly.
Oh, I remembered James mentioning them in his letters. All the mischief they cause around the school. This year could prove to be very interesting.
"This is …" James started.
"Oh please, can I guess?" I asked, my larynx elevating to achieve the tone of a four-year old girl.
"….ok" he hesitated. It was probably because I had an evil gleam in my eyes, one that he knew very well.
"OK, well you are short and kind of pathetic…So you must be, Peter." He glared at me but I didn't feel particularly threatened.
"So you are tall, have blonde hair and look intelligent so you must be Remus right?" he nodded slowly like I was amazing. Naturally, he was correct. I hesitated at the last one. This was going to be fun.
"I'm sorry but I don't think James mentioned you!" I said apologetically, he looked horrified almost like I had just told him that his pants were on fire. He opened his mouth, waiting for an objection to slide over his amazing lips. Feeling terrible, I knew I had to stop this. Smiling and giggling usually did the trick. Everyone paused and looked at me as though I was crazy. I wasn't surprised at this judgement. I quickly let him out of his misery.
"I'm sorry I couldn't resist. Of course you would be Sirius, you are already my favourite!" I gave my award winning grin and shot him a wink. He stared at me and as the evident relief washed through him, he smiled. It was enough to make me wonder why I wasn't a liquefied puddle of Kelly, on the ground. His smile was contagious and my grin grew broader. There I stood grinning at some stranger like an idiot. I looked away and studied my nails for awhile. He looked past me and grinned at James,
"Who is Kelly?" he questioned, in the most accusatory voice I had ever heard.
I heard James stiffen behind me. He obviously hadn't told them about me. I couldn't be upset because I hadn't told my friends about him.
"Maybe we should find a compartment!" James suggested quickly. When everyone had agreed I followed them, looking and feeling like a lost lamb.
"Why does every compartment always have to be so full? It isn't even 11 yet!" Sirius yelled, frustration laced through his deep voice.
"Look, there's one here," I said in a small voice, which Remus heard, but only because he was standing right next to me.
"Guys, there is one here, look," he repeated, waving his arm towards the empty compartment.
"Good find Mooney" James praised and I rolled my eyes. We all walked in, and I immediately sat down next to window. James sat next to me, and Sirius and Remus opposite us. Peter had muttered something about going to the bathroom and wandered off. Not that I minded much, I couldn't place it, but there was something about his presence that irked me.
"So," Remus started, "do we have to wait or are you going to tell us, your best mates, who she is?" He punctuated his question with a finger pointed curiously at me.
"It's rude to point" I replied arrogantly, unable to hide a smirk. Sirius sat back in his chair and studied me. I felt uncomfortable under his gaze, it was both scrutinising and unreadable at the same time, the way his eyes searched, unaware of what they were looking for. Although, I couldn't say I didn't like the attention.
"I don't know where you found her…" he remarked, still staring at me, suddenly wearing a devilishly approving grin "but I like her" he continued. "Hang on, she looks a bit like you ..."
I suddenly felt angry, James and I may look alike but that wasn't fair. I didn't look male. I hoped.
"What is that supposed to mean?" I grumbled, throwing a glare in his direction, carefully matching those eyes that had examined me moments earlier.
"Not that you're not hot, it's just that you have the same eyes and same colour hair! Oh shut up Sirius." he muttered, rushing to a finish. Clearly, this particular male had varying, but many, experiences with girls.
"Ok, fine, I'll tell you how we know each other." James told them. I knew he was scared about telling his friends. I mean, I would be, if our situations were reversed and I was telling my 'best mates' about our relationship.
"Spill." they ordered simultaneously, looking at James and me.
"Do you want the long version or the short version?" James asked.
"It's a long train ride, the long version will be sufficient." Remus decided. Sufficient. Huh. Well, there was a reason Remus was the smart one… Must be all those big words. Well, big for everyday conversation.
James sighed, "First of all my mum, isn't my mum. She is my step-mum."
Sirius stared at him, eyes wide enough to rival saucers.
"You mean mummy potter isn't the first mummy potter?" Sirius said. I looked at him like he was stupid and James continued.
"No, mum wasn't the first Mrs. Potter, my dad used to be married to a woman named Mariella. She was Italian and she was quite the babe when she was younger." I looked at James, disgusted, as he said this.
"Anyway, they married quite young, right after school, actually. But when dad finally broke into politics the media became a real hassle. So life went on, and Mariella became pregnant." He paused and looked around. Sirius and Remus were on the edge of their seats. It was odd to see boys so involved in something that nearly resembled a soap-opera storyline.
"Do you see where I am going with this?" James stated bluntly. I looked out the window, we had started moving quite a while ago and the trees were now whizzing past. As I looked back to the boys I realised that they were still completely blank-faced.
"Not really." Sirius said. I rolled my eyes and stared at James, waiting for him to continue.
He briefly glanced at me and continued "Mariella was pregnant with twins. Kelly is my sister … my twin sister." Both boys' mouth dropped open.
"Why didn't you ever tell us?" Remus looked disappointed.
James shrugged nervously. "I don't know I mean no-one else in the group has any siblings," Sirius opened his mouth to protest, "That they actually like! I guess I didn't think you would understand." He looked down at his feet.
"What do you mean wouldn't understand? We are mates we listen to everything…even if we don't get it! Either way, we don't judge…That's the POINT." Sirius yelled.
"Oh Come on!" I was sick of this.
"Look I know James should have told you, but he didn't! Now you know, so this isn't that big of a deal. This is my first and last year at Hogwarts. I want it to be memorable. Being here with my brother and his best friends ... it means a lot to me and I would appreciate it if you could give me a chance." I took a few deep breathes and kept going "Life has surprises, James and I hadn't even met until a few years ago. I have never been to a real school before and I'll probably need you all to help me. I know that we have only just met but I'm sure we can be great friends, so please… Can we at least try?"
All the boys were gob smacked. Remus was the first to respond. "Welcome to Hogwarts, I'm sorry it was just a shock is all…So yeah, welcome to Hogwarts."
I smiled "Thank you". I sat down and continued watching the trees.
"POTTER!" I glanced at the door. There was a red-head standing at the door looking like she was about to explode.
"Potter, if we have to get along this year because of head duties, then I would appreciate if you at least came to the meetings." She seemed to have calmed down. Evidently, the yelling was just a way to gain his attention.
"Oh, right, sorry." he blushed. The red-head glanced at me.
"Do I know you?" she asked, her voice probing.
"I don't think so, but I have heard a lot about you! Lily Evans, right?" I said jokingly. All the guys, minus James, laughed.
"Yes, I'm afraid I don't know who you are."
James quickly answered for me "This is my sister Kelly." Lily replied with a 'nice to meet you' and yelled for James and Remus to get to the prefect meeting. I couldn't believe James was Head Boy.
When they had left, Sirius looked at me. "Guess it's just you and me then…" and chuckled. I gave him a small nervous laugh. I never expected James' friends to be so … hot.
Sirius looked at me, curiosity dancing in his devilish eyes "First time in normal school huh? What's that supposed to mean?"
I shrugged vaguely. I just wasn't time for everyone at Hogwarts to know yet. We started chatting and found out some interesting things about each other. I learnt that he was on the quidditch team at school, and he found out that I know nothing about quidditch. Perfect match, really.
I blushed at this thought and he looked at me strangely. I giggled shyly, but was interrupted by the feeling of lips on mine. He was a really good kisser. I felt shivers and sparks go through me as the kiss deepened. Soon enough I found myself lying underneath him in a very passionate moment. The kiss was interrupted, however, when the door burst open.
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