Hey everyone. In answer to everyone's question, Sirius was meaning to try and get McGonagall to be less strict ha-ha. That was my intentional meaning. I have a question for my readers. Would you like this story to go into Harry Potter or would you like a completely different take on Harry Potter? I don't know whether or not to follow canon. I will with the details I have for now, but later please let me know. Anyways here is the next update so enjoy and please hit that review button.
Chapter 3: First Night at Hogwarts.
James looked at his two friends and his eyes got wide. Sirius was still shoving food into his mouth. Remus looked shocked as well.
"Sirius, slow down, you act as if you have never seen food!" James said astounded.
"Well, James. I happen to have never had free food before." Sirius remarked.
Remus sat dumbfounded. "You had to pay for food at home?!?"
"The stories I could tell you." Sirius muttered darkly.
"I thought your parents liked you." James said suspiciously.
Sirius laughed. "They did until I said I wouldn't follow in my father's footsteps. Now I'm not in Slytherin."
Remus and James exchanged startled glances.
"Well, I've eaten enough. Let's go." Sirius stated.
The three boys walked towards the grand staircase when a girl stepped in front of them. She had heavy lidded eyes and didn't look happy. Sirius groaned.
"Gryffindor! How could you do this? You dishonor the family, Sirius!" the girl shrieked.
"Well excuse me Bellatrix." Sirius said with a sneer. "I have no desire to turn out like you or the rest of my family!"
"Wait until your parents hear of this." Bellatrix said as her eyes narrowed.
"Why don't you leave him alone?" James said as his eyes blazed.
"Stay out of this Potter! I hope you learn to watch your back Sirius." Bellatrix turned and stalked away.
"What a wonderful family you have Sirius." James commented.
"Thanks James, that means a lot to me." Sirius replied dryly.
"Oh come on Sirius. You must have some great relatives." Remus said.
"There was Andromeda. She seemed to see things in my view." Sirius said.
The three boys reached a painting of a Fat Lady dressed in pink. The Lady looked at the boys and said, "Password?"
The boys looked at each other in horror. They needed a password? James thought.
"The password is Gillyweed."
The boys turned around to see the small boy, Peter, walking towards them.
"Thanks!" Remus said offering a grin.
The four boys walked into the Gryffindor Common Room and looked around in amazement. They walked up the stairs into the Boys Dormitory and saw their trunks next to four beds.
Peter turned to the other boys and extended a hand. "Hello, I'm Peter Pettigrew. Looks like we are bunk mates."
"Remus Lupin." Remus said extending a hand.
"James Potter."
"Sirius Black."
"Well, it's nice to meet you all. I don't have many friends so would you like to be?" Peter asked nervously.
"Sure, we would be happy to have another friend." James said looking at Remus who nodded.
"Any ideas on what classes will be fun?" James asked.
"I'm looking forward to Defense Against the Dark Arts. I might need it now with Bellatrix on my case." Sirius said grimacing.
"I agree with Sirius, Defense Against the Dark Arts sounds like a lot of fun. I want to learn about many creatures and spells to use." Remus said.
"Herbology sounds interesting." Peter said. "I think plants are interesting."
"I was told by Ollivander that my wand was made for Transfiguration so I hope I can be good in that class!" James replied enthused.
"Isn't it nice?" Peter asked looking out the window.
"What?" Sirius asked confused.
"Look at the moon. It's almost full. It looks so nice out there." Peter said.
Remus looked nervous. A full moon, he thought. What am I going to tell my friends? I can't tell them I'm a Werewolf. They will probably desert me.
"You ok Remus? You are looking a little pale." James asked concerned.
"Yeah, don't worry. It's nothing." Remus said giving a small smile.
James and Sirius exchanged a look which Peter caught. What could be wrong with their new friend?
"So, is anyone up for a game of Exploding Snap before bed?" Remus asked grinning.
The boys all nodded and soon were playing. Sirius ended up winning, but the game made the boys in high spirits.
"Well we should probably tuck in. See you guys in the morning." James said.
The four boys got into nightclothes and went to bed.
Meanwhile, in the girl's dorm, Lily and her new friend Christina were talking earnestly. The other two girls had already gone to bed, but Lily and Christina were happy to talk.
"Don't be nervous Lily!" Christina exclaimed. "You'll be fine. Some of the best witches and wizards are muggleborn."
Lily smiled gratefully at her new friend. "Thanks Christina. You've been a great help. I don't know how I'll ever keep up."
"You'll be fine Lily. Let's enjoy our first night here." Christina said smiling. "So, Lily do you have any brothers or sisters?"
Lily's face darkened. "Yeah…Her name is Petunia, but she was pretty mad when she found out that I was coming here. It drove a wedge between us. Then there was that Snape boy that convinced me to read a letter Petunia had sent to Dumbledore asking to come here. However, Sev is still my friend unlike those boys on the train. They were so rude. I wish I knew their names."
"Awww, I'm sorry about your sister. I have a younger sister who is 3 years younger and will be coming here later. Maybe you can meet her then!" Christina beamed.
Lily laughed. "I would love to meet her. She sounds like a great person and probably is since she is your sister."
"Thanks, that means a lot to me! So, what class are you looking forward to tomorrow?" Christina asked.
"The wand maker said my wand was excellent for Charms so I am wondering what that class will be like. What about you?"
"I think that Defense Against the Dark Arts will be a fun class." Christina replied. "So, do you have any questions about the wizarding world?"
"Well let's see. Do wizards have any fun sports?" Lily asked.
"Of course, we do!" Christina exclaimed. "You haven't heard of Quidditch so I'll explain."
The two girls talked about Quidditch for a while before falling asleep. Lily was already feeling better about her life at Hogwarts. She hoped the classes would be fun and that she could make more friends.
I wanted to point out that Lily and Snape did get in the train car with James and Sirius before Remus arrived, but I didn't put it in. However, the event still occurred. I might go back and fix this error, but those of you who have read Deathly Hallows do know exactly what happened. I won't leave out any other key "Snape" point. Ha-ha.
