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Chapter 2: Welcome to Gryffindor

Dumbledore entered the common room ahead of me, addressing the students. 'Good evening, everyone. I have an announcement that I would like to make.' The common room fell silent: I entered behind Dumbledore. There were around 20 students in the common room, Dumbledore continued once the students were paying attention. 'This is Hermione Granger. Miss. Granger is my second cousin, twice removed; and will be joining the 5th years. She's transferring from The Salem Witches' Institute, and is a talented seer; so don't be surprised if she seems to know things about each of you. I expect you all to welcome her as a classmate and friend.' Dumbledore continued, wishing me a good evening, before exiting the common room. The Gryffindor students all stared at me; there was a moment of silence, before a brash voice appeared.

'Welcome to Gryffindor!' A very handsome black-haired boy –with stunning silver eyes– appeared before me. Sirius! I was dumbfounded at just how handsome the 15-year-old version of Sirius Black was. I flushed pink: Sirius spoke. 'I am Sirius Black!' I smiled.

'I know all about you, Padfoot.' Sirius chuckled.

'You're good... but then you're related to Dumbledore, so I am not surprised.' The next second, I was sat beside the fireplace with the rest of the Marauders. Sirius introduced his three friends. 'This is James Potter, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew.' I smirked. I thought that everyone was exaggerating, when they said that Harry was the spitting image of James... but it was no exaggeration. Remus looks a lot less shabby and stressed as a 15-year-old: I'd heard that having the Marauders around made his transformations easier, but he looks incredible. I now see how Wormtail deceived his friends: he's timid and plump; he doesn't look like a Death Eater. James spoke, interrupting my thoughts.

'You're really a seer? Prove it.' I nodded, deciding to admit that I knew about the Marauders' Map.

'Okay... I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.' Each boy's mouth dropped open. Sirius barked with laughter.

'I think we're going to get along, Hermione.'

I sat with the Marauders, until a red-haired girl came over. I examined the red-haired girl, instantly recognising a familiar pair of emerald green eyes. The witch introduced herself.

'Hello I am Lily Evans... I'm a muggle born, like you.' I smiled, as Lily pulled me up from my position besides Sirius. 'You can't hang around with Potter and Black.'

'How come?' Lily smirked.

'Because they're troublemakers... come on, I should show you our dorm room.' I waved towards the Marauders as Lily dragged me off. I am sharing a dorm room with Lily Evans, Marlene McKinnon, and Dorcas Meadowes. They were all pleased to have me join them, because now the boys didn't outnumber them. I listened to the girls as they told me all about Hogwarts: I didn't stop them, because it was nice to hear their stories. Lily launched into a long rant about James, which made Dorcas and Marlene giggle. They teased Lily, because all she ever does is complain about Potter. I couldn't help but smile, then Marlene turned on me.

'Black seemed positively smitten with you, Hermione.' I flushed red. I did notice that Sirius seemed to be paying a little too much attention to me. It didn't bother me, because he's very handsome... and I do think that I kind of fancy the 15-year-old Sirius Black. I spoke without thinking.

'He is rather handsome, isn't he?' The three witches giggled: Dorcas teased.

'Ooo... Sirius and Hermione, sitting in a tree...' I interrupted.

'Shut up!' Throwing a pillow at Dorcas's head. I'd turned bright red. I think I will enjoy it here.