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It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and we were spending our last day of freedom by the lake before another exhausting week of classes would begin. I watched James casually playing with his golden snitch while laying on his back, soaking in the sunlight. Sirius was annoying Peter by magically pulling the poor lads robes over his head time and time again. Remus was quietly reading a book, his back leaned against a tree.
I smiled and leaned the weight of my body back on elbows. I had started to feel more and more comfortable around the marauder's, even though I had seen Remus Lupin show an unexpected explosive temper just a little over a day ago. He hadn't brought it up with me, and I had a strong sensation that he hadn't mentioned anything about it to the other boys as well, so I had decided to not think about it that much. I wasn't one to hold on to a grudge. I felt how I could relax more around the boys, even make fun of them like they all did to each other. And just last night, I decided to write my father and tell him about my new friends. Because that's what they were to me now – friends. At least they acted like what I felt genuine friends would act like.
"Oi, mates," Sirius suddenly said, his eyes fixated over my left shoulder.
When I turned around I saw a dark haired boy walk by. He seemed to notice the five of us sitting there just as I had turned around, and I could see how he grimaced displeased.
"Snivellus!" James shouted mockingly, and that's when I realized who it was. Severus Snape, a boy from Slytherin whom I had seen the marauder's duel plenty of times during my years at Hogwarts.
He seemingly walked closer towards us and I could see how his eyes were dark with hatred as he stared at James.
The four boys were all quick getting up on their feet, and I was following them closely behind.
"About to go shower for the first time this year, grease ball? Don't let us stop you," James egged him and scoffed.
"I'd rather be a grease ball than befriend every single mudblood at the school like you, you vermin," Severus hissed and briefly glanced at me.
Did he just call me a mudblood? Rude.
"What did you just say?" Sirius growled.
James on the other hand seemed like he didn't care to wait around for an explanation.
"Furnunculus!" He shouted through is gritted teeth just as a bright red jinx escaped his wand and hit Severus Snape right between his eyes. Severus swiftly covered his face with his hands just as I saw pimple-like boils growing rapidly on his skin. They quickly grew bigger and bigger, covering every inch of the boy's face.
Both James and Sirius burst out laughing, while Remus looked indifferent and Peter chuckled nervously. I stared at the four of them, not quite sure what to think or feel. Granted, Severus had just called me a mudblood so I shouldn't really pity him, but I had never been the reason for someone to be jinxed. I wasn't even a muggle so the comment didn't bother me that much, even though it was a dreadful thing to call someone – muggle-born or not.
Severus Snape clearly didn't like being defeated, as I suddenly saw him point his wand straight at James and yelling, "Flipendo!"
"James, watch out!" I shouted warning him and it made him barely dodge the purple curse that was coming towards his chest in time; instead it hit his hand and made the golden snitch fly right in my direction.
"Raina, catch the snitch!" James urged me when he saw his most prized possession darting away from him, seemingly more concerned with the possibility of losing a little golden ball than the fact that he just got jinxed by Severus Snape. Typically boys.
I genuinely couldn't care less if the snitch disappeared forever or not, but seeing the desperate look on James face made my body react faster than I thought possible. My legs scurried to the right and just as the little piece of golden metal was about to fly past me, I reached my arm up high and felt my fingers grasp around it; its golden, frantic wings tickling my hand pleasantly.
When I turned around with a pleased smile plastered on my face, I saw all the boys stare at me, jaws dropping towards the ground. Even Severus Snape stared at me with a somewhat impressed look on his face, before he seized the opportunity to hastily escape from his tormentors.
The golden snitch started to steadily ease in my hands, before relaxing its wings completely.
"You're welcome," I said and reached my hand towards James, prepared to return the toy.
He didn't take it though, instead he gave Sirius a look of revelation.
"Padfoot!" He said, still ignoring how I tried to give his golden snitch back to him.
"I know!" Sirius exclaimed, grinning towards me brightly.
"This must be a sign," James continued.
"You're absolutely right, mate," Sirius said.
"We'll still have a chance for it," James said, grinning widely with his eyes locked on mine.
Sirius nodded in agreement. "For a third time!"
I stared at the two boys confused. What on earth were they babbling about? They must have found some sort of way to read each others minds.
"Raina…" James started saying.
Finally one of them might start making sense.
"…you're perfect!" Sirius exclaimed.
I felt my face getting warmer and my cheeks starting to blush. Did Sirius Black just say that I was perfect?
"Uhm, thank you?" I said hesitantly, looking around nervously to see both Remus and Peter observing the scene in front of them looking quite amused.
Sirius cleared his throat. "Your reflexes. I meant that your reflexes are perfect."
"You have to be Gryffindor's new seeker this season!" James announced before I barely had a chance to feel the disappointment flood over me. Of course Sirius Black wouldn't think I was perfect…
"Uhm," I started, but was abruptly interrupted.
"Good, it's settled. I'll cancel the try-outs. Practice begins on Thursday," James contently said.
All of the boys were grinning widely at me and I couldn't even begin to digest what had just occurred.
So I was the new seeker for the Gryffindor Quidditch team? How the hell did this happen?
A/N - Ok so first I'd like to point out that I know this chapter is a tad short, I promise they'll get longer. And second - I LOVE Snape, he's one of my favourite characters. But for this story you need to keep in mind that he hates the marauders and they hate him, and he has no feelings whatsoever for Raina, that's why that little conversation happened the way it did. Hope all you fellow Snape-fans can forgive me for how he's portrayed at the moment!
Remember to review to let me know what you think!