Perfection

(Disclaimer- I am not a published author so therefore it is impossible that I be J.K. Rowling therefore these characters do not belong to me)

"There's no way to deny she's lovely…"

As the train slowed, the girls excused themselves so they could change into their robes. I was thoroughly disappointed at this since Morgan had looked splendid in her V-neck tank. The boys and I just changed quickly with a spell. After two years of waking up late and being late to class, I found what I like to call the quick change spell. It helped us be less late.

"So now that we're alone, what'd the plan you guys drew up for the opening prank?" asked Peter to Sirius and James.

The pair smirked and unrolled the blueprints of the great hall. After a few minutes of explanation we rolled up the paper and prepared for the ladies return. They returned shortly after the paper was stashed.

As the train stopped, Lily and I separated ourselves from the group to do our prefect duties. As we helped people off to their respective places, we held an… interesting conversation.

"So how was it living with James?"

Lily laughed. She had a great laugh. "It was interesting. I got a bit of a taste of what it's like for you all year long at Hogwarts. Does he always keep him room in such a state?"

I laughed back. It was strange hearing my rough laughter after her bright one. "I'm surprised he didn't clean for you. Then again… he's not big on cleaning. But can you really blame him? He's a fifteen year old guy anyway." She shrugged her shoulders. "That bad huh?"

She nodded her head smiling. "A bit smelly too," she said her smile widening. "But that could have been a bit of Sirius."

Lily and I always laughed easily with each other. She made me feel more normal I guess. She made me feel very at ease because she didn't hold any expectations for me as a friend. I didn't have to go running round the school nor be someone I'm not. I'm a studious, fun loving werewolf and she still treated me as brother. I loved her for it. I obviously wouldn't pursue it for the fact James would hunt me down and kill me. But still, you have to love a girl like her. She's prefect!

"But I had loads of fun there. We were always doing something. I've never gotten such little sleep. We played quidditch daily and ate constantly. I'm surprised all of us aren't obese! And it was nice to see someone besides Petunia over the summer."

"I still don't get how she can possibly not like you Lily."

She shrugged. "Might be because everyone else does." We didn't talk for a few minutes after partially due to the horde of first years running from Hagrid, partially due to the fact that the statement was so solemn.

After everyone was situated, we found the Marauder coach and jumped inside with the others. It wasn't long until we found our way into an active conversation about how well the Irish team was playing this year. Lily and Sirius got really heated over who the best beater was on the team. By the time they reached the school both were thoroughly out of breath and everyone else was laughing at the absurdity of the arguments.

"But Biron is stronger!" screamed Lily.

"But Willy has more accuracy!" Yelled Sirius back.

"Biron has knocked more people off their brooms than anyone in Irish quidditch history!"

"Willy has hit more seekers this year than Biron has in his entire career!"

"Well Biron has more toned arms!"

"Willy has a better arse!" said Sirius loudly.

The group fell silent. Morgan was first to speak. "He is right Lily."

She shrugged. "I guess you win Sirius. Want to speak on the finer point of his bum?"

The group burst out in laughter and entered the great hall.

We took our normal seats and rested. I looked across at Morgan who smiled at me. I was always a bit taken by her. She had this brown hair that was so shiny. I was so tempted to run my hands through it. It was so sleek and straight. She sometimes wore it in curls that just made her look so bright. Her light blue eyes were such a contrast to her dark hair. They were like glass with water running beneath them. Something about her just exuded grace even when she was tripping over her feet which was fairly often. Today her hair was in a braid which made it slightly easier to not want to reach out for it. I returned her smile and continued to tune out Sirius and Peters complaints of hunger and near starvation. James always laughed at their comments but I found them slightly annoying (though slightly humorous).

Lily was keeping very busy greeting friends. She embraced each of roommates in turn and chatted with the entire Gryffindor quidditch team. She then jumped over to the Ravenclaw table and hugged nearly every person before making her way to the Slytherin table and the Hufflepuff before returning just as the doors opened and the first years filled in. "You have that timed perfectly now Lily." I whispered to her. She smiled genuinely before turning to watch the sorting and clap with enthusiasm for each student. I knew she was memorizing each name. This was another of her endearing qualities. She made a point to know everyone by name. It made you feel special that you were acknowledged by such a person. I don't know how she remembers it all- the name of every student, every professor, and all of the information from lessons. She's truly incredible.

As the food appeared, Peter and Sirius were lost in food while anyone nearby got splattered with it. Needless to say the food soon disappeared into the stomachs of the pair and they were running about the hall looking for more as James cracked up and Morgan, Lily, and I shook our smirking heads. After the dessert disappeared, Dumbledore stood to speak and James and Sirius pocketed the wands they were about to remove from their pockets. The prank would have to wait until Dumbledore was seated.

After a quick warning about the forest and best wishes in our studies, Dumbledore retired to his seat his eyes sparkling merrily towards the Gryffindor table prepared for the inevitable opening day prank. Not to disappoint the headmaster, James and Sirius wiped out their wands while Peter pretended to pass out. I attended to him and was able to get the majority of the teachers to come over to help him while James and Sirius snuck away from the table. After a few smacks to the face, Peter miraculously recovered. Just as his eyes popped open cats and dogs began to fall from the ceiling.

"Oh Merlin," yelled a frightened Hufflepuff first year. "It's raining cats and dogs!" and indeed it was. A chiwawa landed into Morgan's lap. She immediately snuggled it to my chest. My heart warmed. Snape wasn't so lucky. A rottweiler landed on his lap and immediately bit him on the nose. It seemed the Slytherin table was getting all the moody animals. James and Sirius appeared in their seats about five seconds after the down pour began trying to look as innocent as possible. I looked towards Dumbledore to see him meeting my eyes while petting an adorable tabby cat.

The insanity continued for another few minutes before Dumbledore stood and with a wave of his hands, all the animals disappeared by his tabby cat. "Now that the opening feast is officially complete, I would like to ask the prefects to escort the first year students to their dormitories. Welcome to Hogwarts everyone. Would the head boy and girl please meet me in my office please? You are all dismissed."

With that, Lily and I shot up. By name, she called all the pip-squeaks over. "Were we really that small?" she asked me. I responded with a smirking nod and we started our way to the common room. After giving a short explanation of the castle and dorm rules, we let the students go up to explore their new rooms. "Well Remus, the prank was quite hilarious today but I think Morgan was a little sad to let her puppy go."

"I think Dumbledore is keeping his cat" I said laughing. She giggled in response. "Well I should go up and check on the boys, make sure they don't blow up any of my stuff."

"Yeah, I should go unpack. Good night Rem." She pecked my cheek and walked up the girl's staircase.

I smiled and walked up my own staircase. At the sound of an explosion, I began to sprint up the staircase.

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Sorry for the wait guys but I've discovered that this isn't my most beloved fiction ever but I had this written already so figured I'd post if for those of you who enjoy this very typical story of Lily Evans.

enjoy your day!

Melissa