ok, so sorry it took so long =P my math grade is actually going down the drain so i really had to work hard to boost it up...but this is a flashback so you don't have to read it if you don't want to...it's basically about how everyone in the story met :D

~xoLivingTheDreamxo


Chapter 8: A Blast from the Past

Written By: xoLivingTheDreamxo

"Well James, are you excited?" Ginny Potter asked her son. She was thrilled that her first son, James Sirius Potter, yes Potter, was finally getting a chance to live life in Hogwarts. James smiled brightly.

"You bet! I've been looking forward to it ever since you talked about your times with Dad!" he exclaimed, holding his baggage close to him. Harry Potter smiled, ruffling his son, who was practically a replica of him. Skinny and lanky with jet black hair. Though not the green eyes...it was something only his other son Al had inherited.

"Don't worry son, you'll do great!" he laughed and smiled at Ginny. James inwardly groaned. They were probably remembering all the "great times" they had shared. Probably the times when they snogged and mushy stuff like that.

"Mum, when's the train coming?" James asked for about the hundredth time that hour.

"In a few minutes James, calm down!" Ginny laughed.

"James, you have to tell me what it's like!" Lily squealed hugging James' leg. James laughed and hugged Lilly.

"Of course squirt!" he chuckled and Lily pouted at the annoying nickname he had given her. Lily was his little sister, whom James was very close to. Lily had bright orange-red hair that she inherited from her mother; she was currently trying to persuade their mother to let her get highlights. Lily was very childish, but could be serious when she wanted to.

"And tell me what house you get put into. Every detail James, every detail!" Al was saying. James rolled his eyes. Albus was James' brother. He had murky brown hair and was VERY immature. But James loved him nonetheless, and the two got along fairly well...except when they shared a room.

"Don't worry Al...unless you get put into Slytherin..." he evilly grinned. Al yelped in fright. He was always afraid that he would be put into Slytherin, the house he disliked the most.

"James!" Ginny exclaimed as Al started to groan about all his fears of Slytherin.

"How many times have I told you to stop teasing your brother?" Harry snapped. "And Albus Severus Potter, how many times have I told you to stop worrying about what house you get into? We'll love you no matter what!"

"Now you have to promise to write to me!" she started to kiss his face and James desperately tried to get away.

"Mum, Mum, stop it!" James struggled and jumped when he heard a faint whistle. "It's coming, it's coming!" He excitedly called. The Hogwarts Express pulled up and James hurriedly gathered his stuff, including his brand new owl, Chestnut, who was of course, the color of a chestnut.

"Remember, when you see Professor Neville Longbottom, send him our love!" Ginny called to her retreating son.

"Mum!" James cried in an exasperated tone. "Everyone knows you can't send a professor love!" James waved as he got onto the train.

"Bye James!" his family chorused and waved as he got his things on the train. There, he started to look for compartments that were completely empty. He finally found one and settled in. A few moments later, there was a knock on the door. He opened it and was surprised to be face to face with a spritely little girl with silky black hair that was tied into a long ponytail. She was wearing a shirt that said 'I'm sarcastic and you know you like it' and skinny jeans. She was wearing black converse with bright pink and green laces. Her cheeks were a light pink, probably from excitement, and her plump, pink, lips formed a gorgeous smile that dazzled James and made his heart beat faster than it ever had.

"Can I join you?" she asked, looking around. "Unless it's already filled up..." she trailed off, raising her eyebrows and James laughed. The shirt she was wearing was certainly true.

"Sure. I'm James Sirius Potter by the way," he smiled, holding out his hand. Elizabeth's eyes widened with shock and admiration.

"No way, not the James Potter, famous son of the famous Harry and Ginny Potter! I'm a huge fan! You're dad is AMAZING!" she exclaimed, shaking his hand. The two instantly felt sparks and jumped apart. Elizabeth seemed to get over it quickly. Boy, this girl sure is full of energy James thought. I'm going to like this girl.

"Anyway, I'm Elizabeth Katie Wood," she grinned back. It was his turn for his eyes to suddenly widen.

"You don't mean you're the daughter of Oliver and Katie Wood, 2 of my favorite Quiditch players!" he gasped and Elizabeth rolled her eyes.

"They're the ones," she said with too much fake enthusiasm. James raised his eyebrows.

"You don't like them? Are you not good at Quiditch?" he inquired, wondering how someone could hate such awesome parents.

"Oh I'm good at Quiditch all right...but they're just too good! They're always at Quiditch practice and are never there at home. Right after Mum had Simone and Aaron, my twin siblings," she added, seeing the confused look on James' face, "she went back to work. I was forced to feed them and clean after them. I was pretty much the one to raise them up. I also cook, clean, do the laundry, and all the other motherly stuff mothers are supposed to do," she scoffed looking down.

"Well, where are they now?" James asked, looking out the window. He had already spotted his waving family and had waved back, but was now looking for the famous Quiditch players.

"Don't waste your energy or breath, they're not here. They're at Quiditch practice," Elizabeth snorted, looking down then up at James. Though she wasn't crying, there was apparent pain in her eyes. James took Elizabeth's hands.

"Wow, they won't even come and see you off? That's pretty harsh! Don't worry! This just gives you an opportunity to become tough and macho!" he exclaimed and flexed his muscles, making Elizabeth laugh.

"You got a point there Potter," she grinned, immediately turning back to her original self. The two children heard the train whistle, signaling it was leaving. James ran back to the window and started to wave to his parents. He chuckled as he saw silly Lily running, trying to match the train's speed and was still waving. The train finally left the station and James sat down.

"It's pretty exciting, isn't it?" Elizabeth suddenly asked and James looked up, confused.

"What?" he asked, still confused.

"The mere thought of actually going to Hogwarts...it's pretty exciting once you actually think about it. Somewhere where one can be recognized for something that they're good at, and not for fame..." she trailed off dreamily, looking out the window.

"Yea, you might be right. But there's always going to be people who will only look at you for the fame you hold, ya know?" he replied and Elizabeth nodded. "So what house do you want to be put in?" he asked the girl.

"Definitely Gryffindor. I mean, I think I'm brave and courageous, all the qualities of a Gryffindor. And besides, both my parents were in Gryffindor so I'm bound to get placed there, right?" she asked and James nodded. "So what about you? Even though I'm sure it's not worth asking because we all know you'll be placed in-"

"Gryffindor," they both said together and laughed.

"You're a pretty cool chick, ya know that Elizabeth?" James laughed.

"Ha, and you're not so bad yourself Potter," Elizabeth winked and flashed a smile and the two laughed again. Soon the train stopped and James' stomach started to do back flips. They were here, they were finally here! This is like a dream, James thought.

"It's like a dream, ya know?" Elizabeth said out loud and looked confused when James looked at her all confused and amazed.

"You just totally read my mind!" he gasped and she put on an eerie face.

"I can see into your past, present, and future..." she said in a ghostly voice. James thumped her head and she yelped.

"Oh, you're going to pay for that!" she giggled and chased him through the hall way. They practically stopped themselves before bumping into a girl with sandy blonde hair. She turned around and both Elizabeth and James could instantly tell she would be put into Slytherin.

"Watch where you're going freaks," she huffed then turned and stalked away. Once she was out of sight, James whistled.

"I think I'll call her the Queen of Evil," he whispered to Elizabeth and she giggled. The students in front of them looked back in amazement. How had two children bonded so quickly?

"First years, follow me!" a voice called and Elizabeth and James followed the pool of first years. A teacher came and gave them a long speech about the rules and regulations of Hogwarts but James already knew all of it. He had persuaded his father to tell him all about it. The teacher finished and suddenly the doors of the Great Hall opened and enchanting music played as every student took in all the sights and wonders. There were floating lamps, pumpkins, and candles. There were also four long tables that were widely separated and there were ghosts flying around everywhere.

"First years, please line up!" the same teacher yelled and all the first students nervously made a single file. James jumped up and down and managed to get a peak of what was on the platform. It was just a regular old hat...or so he thought. The hat suddenly grew a mouth and began to sing a song. After it was finished, all the students clapped. Then the sorting began.

"James Sirius Potter," the teacher called and James nervously stepped up, trying to ignore all the whispers, stares, and pointing he was getting. He caught hold of Elizabeth's encouraging face and he suddenly felt like he grew the courage and went and confidently sat on the stool. The hat was barely placed on his head when it said.

"Famous son of Harry Potter I see, GRYFFINDOR!" All the Gryffindors roared and clapped at their new house-mate. James happily ran over and was patted and thumped on the back. He took a seat in the middle of the table.

"Elizabeth Katie Wood," the teacher called. Elizabeth took a deep breath and confidently stood up and perfectly ignored all the whispers and stares she got. Elizabeth smiled brightly and sat on the stool.

"Ah, you shall definitely be in GRYFFINDOR!" the hat exclaimed and Elizabeth jumped up and squealed. The Gryffindor students laughed and patted her on the back. Elizabeth took a seat next to James.

"Pricilla Presley," the teacher called and James and Elizabeth snickered to each other.

"Her Royal Highness awaits," Elizabeth whispered and the two giggled again.

"SLYTHERIN!" the hat roared.

"Jason Lee," the teacher called, and rolled up her scroll. Jason looked around nervously and sat on the stool.

"GRYFFINDOR!" The hat called (the Gryffindor students cheered) and that was the end of the sorting ceremony. The tables were suddenly filled with food and everyone began to grab some.

"Looks like we're going to be together for a long time!" she laughed and James felt his heart beat faster and faster. He smiled broadly.

"Yea, so let's-" Suddenly, a boy, who was in their year, came up to them.

"Hi! I'm Jason! What's your name?" the boy asked. Elizabeth raised her eyebrows, as did James. This boy was trying too hard to make friends.

"I'm-" James began.

"I wasn't talking to you! I was talking to this pretty lady over here!" Jason cut James off. Elizabeth rolled her eyes.

"Look, I'm not interested ok? If you don't like my friend James here, then I don't like you. Got it? Good, now scram!" she commanded and Jason ran away in fear. Elizabeth turned back to James, a sheepish smile playing on her lips.

"Sorry about that. What were you saying?" James smiled.

"Do you really think of me as a friend? I mean, we've only known each other for a short while!"

"Nah, I still consider you a friend!" Elizabeth replied, slinging her arm lazily around his shoulder.

"Alright, so let's make this pact right here. Best friends forever?" he offered, holding out his pinky.

"Yup! Best friends forever," Elizabeth squealed and hooked her pinky with his.


next chapter starts to get more exciting...i think that there are a total of 15 or 16 chapters of this story...and after that, I might just do a whole other Jalizabeth story (James and Elizabeth) tell me your comments, thoughts, and anything else but hitting that lonely button down there :D

~xoLivingTheDreamxo