Hey Readers, sorry more hecticness taking over! You know what Christmas is like. I hope that this chapter is pleasing. I wanted to form a gang within Hogwarts without having to invent another DA group so I decided to make it just an advanced in magic group of friends aka the kids of the order. I am trying to work out how to include everyone whose parents were mentioned when Harry and Hermione met the order last year; but I know that Oliver Wood graduated at the end of last year. I have decided to make Harry Team Captain rather than Katie Bell since I thought it would be really nice for him and Sirius. Excited about Dora/Remus and Harry/Hermione. I know that I haven't had much time for the romantic side of them but now they're back at school I hope that can pick up this side of things. I know in other fanfics Ginny immediately becomes very flirty towards Harry but I wanted to make sure that she was completely aware of Harry severing their contract before she started to try to make her move. I want the Harry/Hemione relationship to be the thing that pushes her into action. Anyway better make a start. Thanks again, Your Loyal Writer…..

McGonagall walked the first years up the Hall. They gasped and gaped at the mass of students and the entire hugeness of the castle. Some of the stragglers pointed and whispered when they saw Harry.

"Jack Akmall"

"Ravenclaw"

"Henry Ailth"

"Slytherin"

"Lucas Auld"

"Hufflepuff"

"Benjamin Ajjosso"

"Gryfindor"

The sorting continued in this manor for another half an hour till every first year student had been sorted. Harry shook hands with the new Gryfindors and welcomed them to Hogwarts.

"Harry, Darl, it's time to take the little ones up to the common room and find their dorms." Hermoine whispered into Harry's ear.

"Ok sweetie." Harry agreed standing up. "Lion Firsties this way please! Hermione Granger and I are your Prefects. We'll show you to your dorms and help you settle in. Come to us if you need anything. Right, off we go then."

Harry and Mione led the 30 or so probies up the magical staircase towards the Gryffindor common room.

When they reached 'the fat lady' portrait Hermione stepped forward and shouted so that all Gryffindors could hear, "Mimbulus Mimbletonia!"

Harry rushed through the door and grabbed the dorm list from above the fireplace and pinned it to the noticeboard.

"Ok First years, come and see where you're based. Everyone else are old hands so go on up and unpack" Harry instructed.

It only took 20 minutes to get everyone upstairs and unpacking. Harry and Hermione were more than happy about that and before heading up themselves Harry sneaked a cheeky peck on the neck for Mione.

"Goodnight Harry." Hermione giggled as she hopped up the stairs to her dorm.

"Harry! Seamus and I brought your trunk up for you and Neville brought up Hedwig for you." Dean exclaimed as Harry walked into his dorm.

"Thanks guys. I expect Hedwig will want to have a fly about now we're here." Harry thanked his friends.

Harry unlocked his owl's cage and sure enough she gave him a fond peck on the finger and flew off. Harry then turned towards his trunk. He had a small compartment above the apartment that he kept his school things in. He unpacked his books first, linning them up in alphabetical order by his bed. He lay out his robes at the bottom of his bed and just as he was taking out his pyjamas he noticed a mirror piece with a note attached. The note read:

Dear Harry, this is a three piece mirror. Moony, Prongs and I used to use them to plan our next prank when we were in separate detentions. If you say 'Sirius Black' my mirror will ring and we can talk via the mirror. I believe it is similar to a muggle thing called skype! The same thing will happen in you say 'Remus Lupin'. I hope that this will enable us to speak more often as you will not have to keep coming down to the trunk. I will call you at 11oclock to find out how your first night as Prefect went. Good Luck and I will see you soon. Love you Pup, Sirius.

Harry was flabarghasted! Another piece of his father? This he would treasure forever! It was quarter to 11 when Hermione popped her head around the door.

"Harry love, McGonagall wants to see you." She uttered happily before disappearing again.

"You're dating the Mudblood?!" Ron shouted. "I really expected more of you Potter!" He spat.

"Petrificus Totalus!" Neville shrieked. "How dare you say that about Hemrione?! She's our friend!"

"Thanks Nev." Harry muttered very moved.

"She's our friend too! Ron's being a horrid prick!" Seamus and Dean declared together.

"Thanks again guys but I had better go and see what McGonagall wants." Harry murmered.

When Harry discovered that McGonagall was not in the common room but outside the portrait, he remembered that she was no longer his head of house, but his new headmistress.

"Good Evening Professor." He uttered shyly.

"Good Evening Potter. The first years are behaving I trust?" McGonagall asked.

"Yes, Professor." Harry answered.

"Good, now Potter. As you are no doubt aware, Oliver Wood is no longer Gryffindor Quidditch Team Captin. As Kingsley has never seen any Gryffindor matches he asked me personaly who I thought deserved Captainship. Potter, your flying skills are like nothing I have ever seen, you leadership skills are admirable, your loyalty and trust in your team are most desirable and your desire for a fair game is most amazing. Potter, I want you to be Gryffindor Quidditch Captin!" McGonagall declared.

Harry was shocked. He had expected the title to go to Katie or Angelina or Alicia as they were older.

"Erm, Thank you Professor. I am sure Padf… I mean Sirius will be very, erm, pleased." Harry stuttered.

"Congratulations Potter. Good Night now." She agreed as she took her leave.

Harry checked the time, 11 o'clock on the dot. He hurried into the deserted common room so that he could talk in privacy.

The Mirror vibrated and an except and decline button appeared on the glass. Harry pressed except and Sirius appeared on the screen.

"Hello pup! How did sorting go?" Sirius greeted.

"Hi Sirius! Sorting was good thanks, they all went upstairs quietly. Even the twins didn't give us any jip!" Harry replied.

"So any news yet?" Sirius asked intriueged.

"Yeah, Ron found out about me and mione and called her a Mudblood again. Nev lost it and threw Petrificus Totalus ant him. He, Seamus and Dean have said that they'll look out for mione since we're all mates. And McGonagall has just given me some exciting news!" Harry filled Sirius in.

"Oh yes, what's that pup?" Sirius questioned.

"I have been chosen to succeed Wood as Gryffindor Quiditch Team Captain!" Harry exclaimed.

"Hurrah! Well done Harry! James would be so proud. Hang on two ticks. Me and Moony will floo over and we can tell him together!" Sirius declared. "See you in a sec Pup."

Harry was delighted. He ran up the stairs and unlocked the trunk. He rushed into the Library as Remus and Sirius stepped out of the fire place.

"Harry! It's late! You have classes tomorrow you should be in bed!" Lily ordered, though she was pleased to see her son.

"Chill Lils. Harry and I have some exciting Marauder news!" Sirius exclaimed in clear excitement.

"Go on Son, what's this news?" James asked.

"I've been made Quidditch team captain, Dad." Harry shouted, barely able to tame his excitement.

"Prongs, this makes him one of the youngest captains at least! If not the youngest!" Sirius joined the excitement.

"Bloody Hell Harry! Congratulations! Prongs he's just like you. You must be very proud." Remus uttered in shock.

"I am Moony, Padfoot! Well done Harry!" James muttered shocked just as Remus was.

"He should be made a true Marauder now Prongs! Especially since he's an animagi too! What can we call him?" Sirius asked.

"Well he's a dog like you Pads, so… how about…. Fur paw, Paws for short!" James decided.

"Well said prongs! Paws it is!" Sirius and Remus chourused.

"Well Done Harry! I don't mean to crash the party, but you had better get to bed. Well Done though Son. I do not understand the Potter love of Quidditch, but I am so proud!"

"Alright Mum, I'm going!" Harry muttered. "Night guys."

"Night Paws, Moony and I will Mirror call you tomorrow to find out how your first day went." Sirius decided.

"Yes, I'll call. Goodnight Paws." Moony agreed.

"Night Son, sleep well." James and Lily said together.

Harry headed up the stairs, back to his dorm. He found that everyone was already asleep after a long day; so he quickly changed and crept into bed. He was now so exhausted that he fell into deep sleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. He dreamt that night of adventures. He as Paws, Sirius as Padfoot, Remus as Moony and even his father cantering around as Prongs.

Harry had never been so at peace in his sleep.

The next Morning Harry and Hermione sat down at the table together. As breakfast began to arrive the twins, Seamus, Dean and Neville sat down with them also.

McGonagall stood up and asked for silence.

"Your time tables are coming around now. Stay seated, your head of houses will bring them round. Once you have received yours you may return briefly to your dorm and take which ever books you need." She announced.

Harry took his form Kingsley and scanned down it quickly.

"Binns, Snape, Trelawny and Kinsley! Thank God we don't have some horrid old hag taking DADA I might just go spare!" Harry groaned.

"Come on Harry. We need to get our books or we'll be late for History." Hermione sighed taking her boyfriends hand.