A/N – Hey, dudes! Thanks to TheDevilsDaughter267, starshine44, PhoenixHeart13123 and Mehan-Smith for putting this story on alert or favouriting or Reviewing! Yes, I got my first review! A big thankyou to PhoenixHeart13123 for that, and I now have an idea for a plot twist, chapter six will be the start of that so I'm hoping it will be alright!

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Disclaimer – How I wish I could own these characters, but I don't.

"Jennie, get out of the bathroom! I need a shit!"

Oh, how nice. Of course it was okay for Alice to take hours in the shower but if I'm in there for over five minutes...

"How bloody ladylike Alice" I replied, "I'll be about five minutes, let me just wash my hair!"

"You shouldn't have so much of it! Chop it all off like me!"

Yeah, like that was gonna happen. My hair might annoy me to no end but I love it none the less, rather like James, or Sirius...

I continued my shower ignoring all of the persistent shouting from Alice. The others might wake up soon if she didn't shut up.

Alice is an early riser; she's usually awake when I get back in from my run.

Yeah I'm mad enough to wake up at 5:00 am just to do some exercise...

I got out of the shower and wrapped a towel around me then opened the bathroom door and smacked Alice straight in the face with it.

"OW!"

"What are you doing standing so close to the door!"

I didn't get an answer of course because as soon as I left the bathroom she ran in and locked the door to do her 'business'.

As I started to get dressed into my uniform the others began waking up.

Lily was muttering and cursing under her duvet.

Sophie was yawning and trying to find her glasses with her eyes closed.

Stephanie was wondering aloud what was for breakfast and probably smiling somewhere under the mass of brown hair that covered her face.

And Molly was snoring.

"Morning Lil's"

"Mornin'." Was the half hearted reply I got from under the heap of pillows and duvet on Lily's bed.

"I'm going to go and send a letter to Alex if that's alright with you? I'll see you at breakfast right?"

"Uhuh."

It was still an hour and a half until breakfast even started and even longer till lessons so I decided that I didn't have to rush to the Owlery.

~~On the Hogwarts grounds~~

It was cold this morning.

I hadn't noticed when I'd been running because I was warm anyway but now I was shivering as I walked over the grounds towards the Owlery.

"Hey Jennie! What're you doing up so early?"

I turned to see who else was mad enough to be up and out at this hour. Charlie Lawson.

"Hiya Charlie! I was just going to send a letter to Alex and the olds, wanna come?"

"Yeah, sure. We needed to catch up sometime anyway; I haven't seen you in ages! That thing on the train yesterday by the way, brilliant."

I could feel myself blushing even though he hadn't actually complimented me.
I hate the fact that around everyone else I can be completely normal and I can say witty things but around Charlie I just act like an idiot.

"Haha, thanks. It was a bit unplanned, I was trying to at least get through the train journey without getting too messy... didn't happen."

"Well, you can kind of expect that when you're friends with the Maraunders"

Why did he always have to be the voice of bloody reason? He has so much common sense. I wonder why some of that can't be transferred to me, I have none. At all.

As we entered the Owlery I was immediately attacked by my owl.

"Ow, Teddy go away!" I searched my pockets quickly "Dammit, I forgot to bring any food!"

One thing about my owl, he may look all cute and cuddly but if you expect him to take any letters for you then you'd better bring food. Or he isn't going anywhere, he's stubborn like that.

Stubborn and greedy.

"Here, I have a bit of pasty left over from yesterday" He reached into his satchel, pulled out a half eaten pumpkin pasty and threw it at Teddy.

"Thanks"

He went over and started to pet the other owls while I wrote my letters.

Dear Mother and Father,

I arrived safe and well and am keeping up the running, don't you worry!

The train journey was pretty uneventful and dinner was very lovely, the sorting went well and we got some really nice kids in our house.

Dumbledore's speech was just as interesting as ever and I hung onto his every word.

Father, just as you wanted I am staying well away from James and Sirius and I certainly shall not be planning any pranks or tricks on Regulus and Lucius anytime soon.

Mother, I hope you see Father soon and that he isn't too hard on you and Alex. I know he won't read this letter anyway but still. Meet up with Sarah soon because I think she might have a surprise for you! Happy Birthday for next week, you already got my present but thought I might say it anyway.

I know it's a bit early but I don't think I'll be home for Christmas if that's alright with you, I think I'll stay at school this year because I have to study.

Alright, I'll write soon!

Love you both, Mum.

Jennie. Xxx

Right, that's the lies over.

As you can probably tell from that letter, my parents don't really know what goes on in my life.

I'd better ask someone about the kids in our house though, just in case they decide to ask who.

My Dad, the other wizard in the family isn't really the Daddy type. Don't get me wrong, he's a great father but he just doesn't do the cuddles or keeping in contact stuff...
He doesn't see my Mother much either. He has an apartment in London that he stays in so he doesn't have to travel too far to the Ministry, complete rubbish of course. He could apparate! She's more of a trophy piece to be honest, something that he gets out for special occasions to show off to his friends.

She's a beautiful witch my Mother, but she just lets Dad walk all over her. That's why I organised for her friends to take her to a show in London, she doesn't get out much.

I glanced over at Charlie; he was still petting the other owls. I giggled to myself when one particular owl got annoyed and bit his hand. This was made even funnier when Charlie registered the pain and began waving his hand around franticly.
He's good looking enough, with his dark brown hair that's always a mess and his coffee brown eyes. He's tall but not reaching Remus' height just yet, and he's not all muscles like James and Sirius either but he's well built.
He also has massive hands. Something that I never fail to tease him about. The weird thing is, I find them strangely attractive...

Right, now for Alex's letter.

Dear Alex,

Alright? How's everything going?

You're gonna love the story I've got for you about what happened on the train yesterday. The Maraunders are back!

How's work? Is that bloke still giving you trouble, send him my way if he is. I'm sure we could rustle up a little something to see him through to Christmas...

Talking of Christmas, I take it you won't be going home. If you're not could I come and stay with you? I don't fancy seeing the folks sooner than I have to.

Sorry about that Niffler again, but the look on your face was priceless...

See you soon I hope!

Jennie xx

P.S. Remember to feed Teddy, otherwise he might bring another Niffler of his own accord...

At least I don't have to lie to him, he's brilliant my brother. Never there but always there if that makes any sense.
I have a laugh with him and he thinks that the Maraunders are the best thing to happen since I bombarded Dad with homing water balloons when I was seven...

"You done?" Came Charlie's voice from behind me.

I jumped. I had completely forgotten he was there.

"Yeah, I think so" I blushed again... I'll have to slap myself later.

"Uh, Jennie? Are you sure your parents are gonna like this letter?"

How had he managed to read that?

"Yeah, they'll be fine. Dad doesn't read them anyway, but then again, it'll just be my luck that he'll read that one." I shrugged, it didn't matter.

He laughed, "Fair enough, go on then. Get them sent"

After five minutes of wrestling with Teddy and ending up having to hold him upside down by the leg to get the letter attached. I paid for that one, in blood... Stupid owl.

"Have fun!" I said as he got ready to fly out.

He bit my nose.

"Right then, you hungry?" I called over to Charlie.

"Wha-? Oh right, yeah, I'm starving! Your owl just ate my pasty!"

"You gave it to him." I pointed out,

"I'm only joking, come on then. Breakfast!"

I glanced at his watch as I took his outstretched hand, breakfast didn't start for another hour.

"We have an hour 'till breakfast even starts!" I groaned, I could feel my stomach rumbling.

"How about we go on a walk? Take your mind off food?" he suggested

"Charlie. It's freezing."

"You can have my coat."

"Fine." I said, frowning. I should never get up this early, it makes breakfast too late.

"Smile?"

"No."

"Why?"

"I'm hungry."

"Well you could've had a pasty if your owl wasn't such a bloody maniac."

"Oh shut up."

I smiled.

"That's better! Now, let's go!" and with that I pulled on his coat which was more like a tent on me... Why do these boys all have to be so bloody big?

Actually, it's you who's the small one.
Shut up.

And he dragged me out of the Owlery and into the cold, cold air.

~~A while later, on the bed of the Black Lake~~

I picked up a stone and threw it.

"That was pathetic!"

"Oh thanks Charlie, go on then. Let's see if you can do any better."

Halfway through our walk we had reached the black lake and had decided that we were going to have a stone throwing competition.

I was actually quite good at throwing, being a chaser helps alot because as well as having to throw the ball constantly, our last captain had made all three chasers work out our arms constantly. It was annoying at the time but I was grateful for it now, especially with my visible muscles that were very helpful for scaring Slytherins in fights.

Of course, my throws were nothing compared to Charlie's. What with him being a beater for the Ravenclaw team, and a boy.

His stone flew through the air and splashed in the water a good ten metres further in than mine had.

"See, told you yours was pathetic." He said, sticking out his tongue.

"Not fair, you're a boy!" I replied

"And? I've seen your arms, you can't tell me that you find throwing difficult!"

"Fair enough, you asked for it" I said. I took off his coat, laid it on the ground, grabbed a nice, smooth pebble and walked away from the lake bed.

"What are you doing?"

"Taking a run up"

He laughed

"Laugh all you want Lawson but you'll stop once I beat you."

"Oh I can't wait to see this" He chuckled.

I stopped, turned and ran. As I got to the lake I raised my hand brought it back and released the stone as I brought it forward.

It sailed right over where my previous one had landed and carried on going until it was level with the ripples caused by Charlie's and plopped into the water.

"Well that wasn't exactly the clear victory I was hoping for but I reckon I still beat you." I said to him.

"What! No way, mine was clearly ahead of yours!"

"No, mine definitely went further."

"How about we say we're equal."

"Aw, but then I can't rub it in your face that I'm more amazing than you"

"You don't need to rub it in my face, I already know."

I blushed, worse than I had all morning.

"That was cheesy wasn't it?" He asked

"Yeah, just a little."

He laughed, "So, you wanna go to breakfast now?"

"Yeah, I think my stomach may eat itself if we don't."

"Come on then" He said, holding his hand out.

We walked up towards the castle and we were just approaching the entrance hall doors when Charlie stopped.

"You alright?"

"Yeah, um Jennie?"

"Yes"

"You know there's a Hogsmeade weekend coming up?"

"There is? How do you know that? We've haven't even been here for a day yet."

"Well, I don't know but it's a good guess considering they have them at the same time every year."

"Oh yeah, right." I grinned at him embarrassed, what's up with me? I never get embarrassed!

"Well, are you going with anyone? I mean have you got any plans? I mean you're not going with the Maraunders or Lily or the girls or anyone? Because if you are that's alright I guess. I was only wondering I suppose."

"I'm sorry Charlie but I didn't understand a word of what you just said"

He took a really, really deep breath.

"What I mean is, do you want to come to Hogsmeade with me, like, as in a date?"

"You're so weird," I laughed

"What? Is that a no?" He asked, looking slightly worried

"No! No, I'd love to go to Hogsmeade with you! Honestly! It's just, who else asks someone out to something that they don't even know when it's happening!"

"Oh right, yeah. So you'll come?"

"Of course I'll come!"

"Great!" He hugged me and then we walked into the Great Hall and he went to the Ravenclaw table whilst I picked out Lily from the Gryffindor one.

Molly was hugging a redheaded boy whose name I should know considering he's in my house and my year. Arnold Weasley I think?

"You got her up then?" Was the first thing I said to Lily when I got to her, gesturing towards Molly.

"Yeah, her and Arthur are looking pretty cosy, have been all morning. It's annoying really"

Oh that's his name, Arthur. I knew that...

"McGonagall's giving out our timetables, but she's doing it in year order so we'll be here for ages. What're you smiling about?"

I hadn't realised that I'd had a stupid soppy grin on my face for the last five minutes. I wiped it off quickly and replied –

"What? Oh, nothing" Knowing that she wouldn't believe that. I'm a good liar, but I can't lie to Lily. It's annoying really, it would come in handy.

"Come off it Jennie, you took two hours to write and send two letters"

"They were, uh, long letters. Emotional"

"To your parents?"

"Yeah, alright. Don't rub it in."

"Where were you then? Who were you with?"

I raised my eyebrows.

"Don't look at me like that"

"Alright, calm down!" I lowered them.

"So?"

"So what?"

"Don't avoid it."

"Avoid what?"

"You know exactly what"

"Miss Evans, your schedule for this year" Ha! Dear 'ol Minnie coming to my rescue as she has many times before.

"Thankyou Professor"

"Oh, and congratulations on becoming prefect for Gryffindor house."

"Thankyou Professor"

Poor Lily, she goes quiet around teachers. She has too much respect.

"Miss Smith, your schedule"

"Aw, thanks Minnie! You shouldn't have!"

"Now, Miss Smith." She lowered her voice "I know I shouldn't be saying this but if you don't get yourself back on that Quidditch team this year then I will be giving you a week's worth of detentions"

Okay. I was sitting there in a stunned silence when James turned up.

"Don't worry about that Minnie, she's already been asking to get in without a trial! Like I'm going to be letting standards slip like that! An abomination it would be! I don't think she'll have a problem getting on though, I've seen the bunch of prats that are planning on trying out this year. It won't be a long trial."

"Mr Potter! I'll thank you to be a little more civil when talking about your fellow housemates! Take your schedule." She thrust a piece of parchment in his face and strode off to continue issuing timetables.

I looked down at my timetable for today and groaned. It wasn't good.

Timetable for Miss Jennie Smith.

Fifth year.

Gryffindor house.

School day to start at 9:00 am and finish at 4:30 pm.

Monday

9:00 am - 11:00 am: Double Potions with Slytherin house

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Transfiguration with Hufflepuff house

BREAK: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: History of magic with Hufflepuff house

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Astronomy

LUNCH: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Defence against the Dark Arts with Ravenclaw house

I looked over at Lily who was sporting the exact same look of painful disbelief as I and many of our fellow housemates were.

"Well, well! If it isn't my favourite little midget!" Came a loud voice from behind me, "Why're you looking so glum?"

"Hi Sirius," I said "And the reason we're looking glum is because we just got given our timetables"

"Jeez, what's so bad about them?" He replied just as McGonagall swooped in from no-where and shoved one in his face.

His smirk quickly disappeared as he read through the schedule for today and he looked as though he might cry.

"Double Potions" He whispered, "With Slytherin" A little louder "DOUBLE FREAKIN' POTIONS WITH SLYTHERIN!"

Okay, he yelled that one.

People were laughing, and staring.

I sat him down and poured him some pumpkin juice while he recovered from his 'shock'.

The laughter died down and everyone went back to their breakfast.

"Hey Jennie, I'm going back to the dorm to get my bag and books. I'll see you in Potions. And don't think you're getting away with not telling me, I will find out." Said Lily, just as I sneezed and spilt pumpkin juice in Peter's cornflakes.

"Yeah, alright. Enjoy your last few moments of freedom." I replied waving her off.

"So Padfoot, good sleep?" I asked as I sat down opposite him after jumping over the table.

"Yeah, it was alright. You?"

"It was good, yeah."

James sat down next to me and Remus plonked into the empty space between Peter and Sirius.

"Good Morning lovely people!" James declared.

"Mornin' James"

"Hey, Prongs" Were the replies he received from Sirius and me.

"Hi guys" Greeted Remus

"Hi Moony"

"Heya Remus"

"So," Began James, his voice suddenly business like and stern. "What're we gonna do about Malfoy and the turd"

'The turd' is how James likes to refer to Sirius' brother Regulus. It's an immature way that he uses to express his absolute hate towards the guy.

"That's a nice way to refer to your best friend's sibling James" I said

"He likes it!" James defended

"Who, Regulus? Or Sirius?"

"Does it matter?"

"No, not really"

"Exactly. Anyway, what're we gonna do about them? I'm not having them beat up little Pete' over there and get away with it!"

"Hang on just one minute; I'm not getting involved in this. I'll help you with any problems but I'm not doing anything harmful. I just wanna eat my breakfast."

"Yeah, alright Moony. You eat up, and we'll plan around you" Said Sirius "I think we should just hit them, be a bit different?"

James was up for this idea too.

Boys.

"Why don't," I started, trying to make it sound like I'd spent a long time thinking about this, well I had. It had been on my mind as a possibility since last year and now seemed like the perfect opportunity.

"Why don't what?" They both asked in unison.

"Why don't we do what all Slytherins hate and show a bit of Gryffindor spirit in Slytherin house?"

"Jennie, what the hell are you talking about?"

I explained my idea to them as we got up from the Gryffindor table and began our walk to the dungeons.

To hell.

To potions.

~~At the end of a lengthy and enthusiastic description of Jennie's plan~~

"That has gotta be, one of the best ideas for a prank you've ever come up with." James complimented

"Aww, thanks Prongs!" I replied, grinning.

"I've gotta say Jennie, even though I don't always approve of your involvement with these two prats, that is good." Remus smiled down at me.

"That's really gonna piss alot of people off." Began Sirius, "I'm proud my little midget!" he finished putting his arm around my shoulders and laughing.

"Thanks guys!" I beamed up at them.

Malfoy and 'The Turd' aren't gonna know what hit them.

A/N - I thought I might just say. 'The Turd' yes, it is very immature and yes, it is very strange but I wrote that part at about 11:00 at night and it made me laugh so much when I read it through the next morning that I decided to keep it in!

-Amiee :)