It happened a little like this (Marauders, eventual Jily and Wolfstar)

by greywolfanimagus

Remus, Sirius, James, and Peter never expected to become friends so quickly. Azalia never thought anyone would keep her secret so readily. They're in for the surprise of their young lives.

10. Chapter 10

It was after the day's classes. I said goodbye to Sirius and Remus, promising to give them any updates as to the potion, and went to Professor Slughorn's room. "Sir?"

"Ms. Baines, you do realize that experimenting with potions outside of this classroom is strictly prohibited?"

I shrugged. "Never really came up when I talked to Professor McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey about helping Remus. They said I could help him in any way. And truthfully, I was apprenticed to you several years ago... though I did have black hair and brown eyes, and looked like I had over twenty years." I smirked. "The password to your room at the time was 'foolishness kills,' I believe."

Slughorn nodded thoughtfully. "Very well- I suppose we can make an exception..."

"I'm here for detention," I reminded.

He waved his hand toward a pile of mixed ingredients. "Sort these. Report to me when you're done."

I got to work.

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"Where were you?" Severus asked.

I sighed. "Detention with Slughorn."

"Reason?"

"Late to class," I explained. "He didn't give Lupin and Black a detention, though. Blamed me for making them late- granted, it was my fault." I chuckled.