As it turned out, the Marauders weren't expelled, but instead, only chastised for going out after a werewolf. After being lectured, they were congratulated on their bravery. As Dumbledore put it, they were rather brave for going after their ill friend even after discovering that he was a werewolf. Elizabeth, Lily, James, Sirius and Remus decided to keep this piece of information to themselves, especially from Marlene. Remus feared that if Marlene had known that Remus was a werewolf, she would be afraid of him. As of their injuries, they all were in the hospital for a week. Well, all but Lily. Elizabeth's arm was broken and her face, neck and body badly scratched, while James would permanently have three barely distinct claw marks on his face. Sirius had several broken ribs and a broken wrist, while Remus had a bad concussion. From now on, Dumbledore decided, Remus would make his way to an abandoned shack in Hogsmeade using a secret entrance that was just below a newly-planted tree called the Whomping Willow every evening of a full moon. James and Sirius would go with him, to make sure that he was all right and didn't get away.
After the week in the hospital wing, James, Lily, Sirius, Remus and Elizabeth were sitting by each other in the Great Hall enjoying some breakfast.
"What an eventful first year," Sirius said between mouthfuls of eggs, causing Elizabeth and Lily to giggle slightly.
"Sure as hell hope next year is just as interesting!" James said, taking a bite of a roll.
"I'm hoping for a normal school year full of magic and mysteries!" Lily exclaimed with a happy expression. Sirius, James and Elizabeth looked at her for a moment before bursting into fits of laughter.
"With us, who knows what to expect?" Elizabeth said, and the group laughed again.
"I'm still going to try to get you to go out with me, Evans," James said, eyeing Lily. Lily huffed.
"James Potter, is that all you ever think about? For the last time, no, I will not go out with you!" she snapped. She stood, and then stormed out of the Great Hall. Elizabeth sighed.
"I'm looking forward to next year already," she said, and she stood, following Lily out of the Great Hall. Sirius and James looked at each other.
"Try again next year?" asked Sirius.
"Trying again next year," James replied, and they stood.
"Hey, Remus, want to go on a walk with us?" Sirius asked.
"Not right now, guys, I have work to do," Remus replied.
"Oh, fine. But you're missing out on a great walk," Sirius replied. James hit him on the back of the head and they left the Great Hall. Remus turned around once they were gone and looked at Marlene. Marlene was reading a book, but suddenly looked up when she felt someone watching her. She smiled at Remus when she saw that it was him watching her before closing her book, standing and leaving the Great Hall. Remus turned back to his food and sighed happily, knowing that everything was going to be okay at Hogwarts for the next six years.