1: Meet Us

Alexandra, or rather Lexi Garrett woke up excitedly on September first, rushing to get ready. She would be leaving for Hogwarts today. There was no surprise when she received her letter as the whole family had attended. She was an only child but had grown up with her mum's best friend's son. Her mum, Selena Garrett was best friends with Elana Potter. Elana and her husband Harold had a son James a few months before Lexi. They had been raised together and were basically siblings. James would be off to Hogwarts with her as well.

Lexi got out of the shower and dressed quickly. She was brushing her chin length wavy auburn hair when the door opened.

"I thought you'd be awake already," Selena smiled at her daughter as she walked over behind her.

"I can't believe today is finally here," Lexi beamed.

"Here, let me," Selena pulled out her wand and waved it over Lexi's hair. It dried and fell into neat waves.

"I can't wait to do it myself," she hopped up from her vanity seat and pulled on her shoes.

"Well, give yourself time. You have a long way to go. Remember you are learning and you might not get something right away," Selena grinned tapping her daughter on the nose. "I know you, you try too hard to be perfect."

"I know mum," Lexi smiled sheepishly.

"C'mon, you're father has breakfast on," Selena took her hand and they walked out of the room.

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"I don't see them yet," Lexi whined as they stood on Platform 9 ¾.

"They'll be here soon," her father, Charles, chuckled at her.

"I think I see them," Selena smiled a moment later. Lexi saw him too, a boy with messy black hair and round hazel eyes.

"Jamie," she yelled out. He looked over and gave a large smile and began leading his parents toward them.

"Lex," he hugged her tightly.

"You two saw each other two days ago," Harold laughed.

"But we're finally going," Lexi said excitedly.

"Let's get a picture of the two of you," Elana smiled, pulling out a camera and pushing the two of them together. Lexi wrapped her arms around James' shoulders giving a cheesy smile and scrunching her nose. James closed his eyes tightly and made a face as he held his nose up with one finger so it looked like a pig. Elana snapped the photo and their parents laughed. Their parents said their goodbyes and they boarded the train.

"Here we go," James took a deep breath and they pushed off down the hall to find a compartment.

"James how about here," she asked after they had been walking for a while. He looked back at the compartment he had passed. There were two boys looking their age in it.

"Yeah, alright," he shrugged and she pulled open the door. "Hi," she said as they looked over at them, "would you mind us sitting with you?"

"Not at all," the boy with black hair and silver eyes spoke. Lexi and James shifted in tossing their bags up on the luggage racks.

"Thanks, we had been walking for a while," James said as he sat next to the boy who had spoken. Lexi sat next to the other. "I'm James Potter, that's Lexi Garrett."

"Sirius Black," the one who had spoken already grinned and nodded to Lexi.

"Remus Lupin," the other boy who had sandy blonde hair, golden eyes and freckles introduced himself.

"So did you two know each other before this then," Sirius asked.

"Yeah, we grew up together," Lexi answered.

"Our parents went to Hogwarts together back in the day and were really good friends," James explained.

"You're first years too," Lexi asked.

"Yeah, we only met about thirty minutes ago," Remus answered with a small smile. The train whistle blew again and slowly the train began to pull away from the station. Soon the city was flashing by.

"Must be nice coming with someone you know," Sirius commented.

"I wouldn't be so sure about that," Lexi smirked at James. "I've spent a lot of time with this prat. Not sure how having no break from him will go," she laughed as James faked being appalled.

"The feeling is mutual," James teased back.

"You think you'll end up in the same house," Sirius grinned at the pair.

"More than likely," they said in unison.

"I'd be lucky to not," Lexi smirked again, making the other three laugh.

"I like you Red," Sirius smiled.

"Don't call me Red," she rolled her eyes.

"I think it's fitting," he winked at her, she felt herself blush slightly. The chit chat continued the rest of the ride. She had found a lot in common with Remus over what they had already read prepping for classes. She had noticed how well James and Sirius had been getting along as well. As the train began to slow the four were talking about spending free time to explore the castle.

"My dad said he and uncle Charles found a lot of secret passages and short cuts," James grinned mischievously.

"Did he tell you any specific ones," Sirius had a roguish glint in his eyes as he grinned wolfishly.

"A few, thought I'd try them out this weekend."

"Count me in," Sirius beamed.

"Me too, Jamie," Lexi smirked.

"What about you, Remus," Sirius asked, wagging his eyebrows.

"Why not," Remus chuckled. They exited the train together and looked around for where to go next.

"What now," Sirius voiced their thoughts.

"Firs' Years! Firs' Years this way," they heard a loud voice call. They looked over to see a large man holding a lantern.

"Whoa," Lexi whispered as they joined the group beginning to gather. He called out a few more times as the platform crowd began to thin. "I'm Rubeus Hagrid, Groundskeeper. I'll be getting you to the castle," he led them away from the platform.

"You think dad was right," Lexi whispered to James nervously as the lake and boats came into view.

"No, no way," James said but he didn't sound sure either.

"Nothing I read says we have to fight the squid," Lexi whispered as she stepped into a boat first.

"What," Sirius hissed wide-eyed with one foot on the dock and one in the boat.

"Hurry up there," Hagrid called. Sirius finished climbing into the boat and soon the small fleet was gliding across the Black Lake's surface.

"My dad was messing with us last week," Lexi rolled her eyes.

"Hard to tell with him though," James chuckled. "He's an auror, and a bloody good fibber."

"That's brilliant," Sirius beamed at Lexi. The castle finally came into view. The first years all started murmuring with excitement. Lexi looked around at the other students as they climbed out of the boats. She caught a glimpse of another girl down the dock with fiery red hair. Her green eyes locked briefly with Lexi's ice blue one's before the group started to be shuffled along again. Once they reached the grand looking Entrance Hall they were met by a witch in emerald green robes and square glasses.

"Welcome to Hogwarts," She said, the corners of her mouth twitched as if to smile but she still looked stern. "I am Professor McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress, Transfiguration teacher, and head of Gryffindor house. I will be taking you into the Great Hall to be sorted. Then you will join your house's table for the feast to begin. Stay here, I will see if they are ready for you," she turned and disappeared through the large double doors ahead of them. The students shuffled as they looked around, talked, and waited. Lexi was looking at the stone knight statues around the hall when someone bumped into her.

"Oh, sorry," she turned to see the red-headed girl she had seen earlier.

"No worries," Lexi smiled and offered her hand. "Lexi Garrett."

"Lily Evans," the girl smiled back and shook Lexi's hand. Before they could say anything else McGonagall was back.

"Follow me," she instructed and led them through the doors. Lexi didn't notice much of what the Sorting Hat said. She was looking around the hall in awe. She began paying attention again once she heard names being called. She watched a few students get sorted before she heard the first name she recognized.

"Black, Sirius." Sirius strutted to the stool. Once the hat was on his head there was silence. She remembered him explaining how his family had all been in Slytherin but he had wanted to be different from them. The conversation on the topic had been heavy before she had changed the subject to try and make him more comfortable. She hoped he would get what he wanted.

"Gryffindor," the hat finally yelled. She smiled and clapped along with the Gryffindor table. He winked at her, James, and Remus as he walked to join the table. Several more names went by before, "Evans, Lily." The hat wasn't on Lily long before she was sorted into Gryffindor. Lexi wrung her hands nervously knowing she would be soon, maybe next. James grabbed her hands to steady her and gave her a small smile.

"Garrett, Alexandra." She took a shaky breath and walked forward. Once she was sitting on the stool the hat was placed on her head.

"Alexandra Garrett. Such a yearning for knowledge...there is something...oh-ho. Yes, it is clear then," she heard the hat's voice in her head. Had the others been talked to as well? "Gryffindor," she heard the hat yell and felt a breath of relief release. She smiled at James as she then made her way to join Lily and Sirius.

"Looks like you'll be seeing more of me, Red," Sirius grinned as she sat next to Lily across from him.

"Seems like it, Black," she smirked. "Congrats."

"You two know each other," Lily asked in a hushed voice as another student was sorted into Hufflepuff.

"Sort of, we met on the train," Lexi explained.

"Look, Remus is up," Sirius pointed back to the front.

"Met him on the train as well," Lexi whispered to Lily.

"Gryffindor," the hat called. The three already sitting cheered with the rest of the table as he joined them sitting next to Lexi.

"You sure James will be with us too," Remus smiled.

"Without a doubt," she winked.

"Who is James," Lily asked, looking at the other students.

"The boy with messy hair," she snickered as he ruffled his hair almost as if on cue. "He and I grew up together. Our mums are best friends." A few more students had tacked onto the Gryffindor table including a boy named Peter Petigrew who had sat next to Remus. Finally James' name was called. The hat was barely on his head when it shouted the result of Gryffindor. He joined them sitting next to Sirius, beaming.

*1 Year Later*

"Lil, slow down, we aren't going to be late," Lexi groaned as she rushed following Lily to Potions.

"I told you, I have to talk to Slughorn about-"

"Evans, wait up," they heard James' voice call from behind them.

"Bloody hell," Lexi murmured as Lily stopped, face turning red.

"What now, Potter," Lily snapped, turning to face him.

"I was just going to walk with you-"

"I don't need an escort," she hissed and turned on her heel continuing on her path.

"Well done, Jamie," Lexi smirked.

"I didn't do anything," he complained as Sirius, Remus, and Peter laughed. The four boys had grown close over the last year. They had become the troublemakers, as brilliant as they were, and were well known throughout the school. Sirius and James, however, had turned a bit bullish, especially towards a boy named Severus Snape. A Slytherin in their year.

"It could be because you were tormenting Snape again this morning," Lexi sighed as they walked.

"C'mon, Red, she can't actually like the prick," Sirius chuckled.

"How can anyone like greasy Snivellus," Peter cackled.

"Look, they were friends before getting here. She doesn't get the house rivalry bollocks," Lexi explained for what felt like the hundredth time to them.

"He's a slimy git," James tried defending as well.

"Lex is right, James," Remus grinned. "She'd respect you more if you'd stop."

"Shut it, Remus," James grumbled.

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"How did I let you talk me into this shit," Lexi groaned as she, James, and Sirius walked back to the common room. They had just left their fourth detention that week.

"You were just as curious as we were about the Ravenclaw Commons, Red," Sirius smirked.

"I was content not knowing," she rolled her eyes. "You two talked me into it."

"It was fun and you know it," James chuckled. "Besides, Sirius and I wouldn't have figured out that riddle," he messed up her hair receiving a glare.

"But you did, because you're brilliant," Sirius winked.

"You lot better go to bed," she changed the subject as they approached the fat lady.

"We will. You coming to watch us still," James grinned.

"Well, to watch you," she quipped, shooting Sirius a sly smile.

"Poppies," James chuckled at the portrait for it to swing open.

"What no love, Red," Sirius teased as they stepped into the common room.

"Not for you, Black," she laughed. "Night boys, and good luck," she waved over her shoulder and disappeared up the stairs to the girls dorm. Lily was still up reading with the lantern between their beds. The other girls were already asleep.

"I didn't realize it was that late," Lily whispered when she saw Lexi.

"What are you reading that is so interesting," Lexi teased.

"Hogwarts: A History," Lily grinned.

"Merlin, you bookworm. Eighth time so far," Lexi giggled quietly as she changed into pajamas. "Are you coming with me to quidditch trials tomorrow?"

"I said I would," Lily sighed as Lexi climbed into bed.

"Don't lie, you want to cheer on James."

"Goodnight, Alexandra," Lily put the lantern out.

"Night, Lily," Lexi giggled.

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"Red," she and Lily stopped having heard his voice.

"Black," the corners of her mouth twitched as she turned to face him. "No James?"

"Nah, he and Peter were off doing something," he explained away. "I was coming to see what you were up to."

"We're off to meet Rem in the Library," Lily watched the interaction smirking at her friend. "Want to come with?"

"Not much fun," Sirius scrunched his nose. "I'll see you later then?"

"See ya," Lexi chuckled, rolling her eyes as he walked away.

"Let's go," Lily said beaming.

"What," Lexi asked, catching the look Lily was giving her as they walked.

"You like him," she stated as they headed to their usual table where Remus was working.

"No," Lexi blushed fiercely.

"C'mon, Lex," Lily giggled as they sat.

"Maybe I do, I don't know."

"Talking about Sirius," Remus grinned.

"No," Lexi said as Lily said, "Yes."

"Can we just study please," Lexi rolled her eyes as she pulled out her things. Remus and Lily shared a knowing look.

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"What did aunt Selena say," James asked as he sat the letter from his parents to the side. It was nearing December and they'd be headed home for Christmas soon. Lexi looked up from her letter with a grin.

"Looks like it's Christmas at your place. Mum says they'll be meeting us there a few days after we are back."

"Brilliant, one last thing," James was smiling but she didn't like the look in his eyes.

"What," she asked suspiciously as he grabbed up his bag to leave.

"Sirius is coming too," he laughed as he left her blushing.

"Bloody hell," Lexi breathed out as Remus and Lily laughed.

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"Earth to Lexi," Lily said waving a hand at Lexi in their compartment on the train. They were on their way back to London for the holiday.

"Huh, sorry," she mumbled as she pulled her eyes from the snowy landscape passing by.

"C'mon, it won't be that bad," Lily giggled.

"Says you, Potter's place is fun and all but I'll basically be stuck with them the whole time."

"Like you don't enjoy spending time with them. Aren't you the one always telling me they aren't that bad," Lily smirked.

"I should have asked to come home with you."

"Maybe this summer." All too soon they were pulling into King's Cross Station. The girls gathered their things and made their way to the Platform.

"Alexandra, Lily," they turned to see an auburn haired woman waving to them.

"Mum, dad, I thought I'd see you in a few days," Lexi beamed as she hugged her parents.

"We were able to get away sooner than expected," Charles smiled at his daughter. Lily was hugged by Selena as Lexi hugged her godparents.

"Your parents are waiting on the other side of the barrier. We told them we would get you to them safely," Selena smiled warmly at Lily.

"Thanks, Mrs. Garrett."

"Where are the boys," Elana Potter tittered, straining her neck to look through the crowd.

"Did you girls see them," Harold Potter asked.

"Not since school," they answered in unison.

"There they are Elana," Charles said pointing as James and Sirius came into view.

"There you are," Elana embraced them both in hugs.

"Sorry we were seeing off Peter," James said as he took hugs from his godparents as well.

"Not to worry, but let's get going," Harold began shuffling the group along. They said goodbye to Lily and her parents as they all exited King's Cross. The group met two cars waiting for them. Lexi climbed into the second one with her parents while James and Sirius got into the other with Mr. and Mrs. Potter. Lexi was chatting away with her parents as they rode to Potter Manor.

"So the term was good then, Sweetheart," Charles asked.

"It was great. Lily and I have maintained top in the class," she smiled proudly.

"My, you must have been busy then," Selena said with a sly smile.

"Extremely, the library is brilliant though," she gushed.

"It's a wonder you still found time to end up in detention," Charles raised his eyebrows at his daughter. Lexi's smile faded and she looked away embarrassed.

"Oh, that," she mumbled.

"Breaking into the Ravenclaw common room, really Alexandra," he shook his head but she could see the corners of his mouth twitch.

"I was just trying to see if I could get the riddle," she tried defending.

"Then why did you go in," Selena asked, giving her a stern look.

"Well...I...we just thought-"

"There are other ways to challenge yourself and knowledge. You and James both know better," Charles cut her off keeping his voice stern but Lexi knew he was still fighting a smile. He was a trouble maker himself along with uncle Harold when they attended Hogwarts.

"As does Sirius," Selena added. Lexi suddenly flushed. "Oh," she said quietly with a smile upon seeing her daughter do so.

"What," Charles asked her.

"Nothing, dear," Selena brushed off. Lexi blushed more after catching her mum's eye.

"We will consider your detentions enough punishment for this one, but you're walking a thin line. We will ground you this summer if this behavior continues. Am I understood," Lexi could clearly see the grin he was fighting.

"Yes dad," she said sweetly with a smile. "Are James and Sirius getting the same talk," she giggled after a moment.

"I think you know the answer to that," he chuckled. The conversation turned back to other things as the ride continued. Finally they turned through a set of gates and down a long driveway.

The cars stopped and they began unloading. Lexi looked over at the boys who both looked solemn. She couldn't help but laugh which made James slip a rude hand gesture and Sirius look at her like she had lost her mind. The adults shared a grin having not caught James' reaction. When the cars pulled away Selena tapped their trunks and brooms making them disappear.

"Go get settled, we'll have dinner in an hour," Elana told them as they walked through the door into the grand foyer. The adults left the three standing there.

"Whoa," Sirius said looking around.

"It's a little posh," James said nervously rubbing the back of his neck.

"A little is an understatement, Potter," Lexi laughed as she headed up the stairs.

"Oi, no running off," James complained, gesturing for Sirius to follow them up the stairs.

"I'm going to unpack," she rolled her eyes and continued.

"We'll come bother you while you do, Red," Sirius winked.

"Perfect idea, mate," James grinned.

"Shouldn't you at least get your coats off and show Black where he is staying," she groaned as they began down the hall on the right of the third floor.

"Fine, we'll bother you after," James said as they stopped outside a door that had an ornate 'L' on it.

"We've got a month, can't I get some time alone," she narrowed her eyes as she slipped in the door and shut it stiffly.

"What's got her wand in a twist," James grumbled as he led Sirius further down the hall.

"We are around a lot," Sirius shrugged.

"She loves me though," James grinned making Sirius laugh. He pushed open the next door in the hall. It was a large bedroom with a king size bed, dressers, small sofa, and a fireplace.

"This your room," Sirius asked, impressed.

"This is yours," James flopped on the sofa.

"What," his mouth was hanging open slightly.

"My room is across the hall. We have a sitting room on the other side of the floor and another guest room across from Lex," James shrugged. "That's your bathroom, that's the closet," James pointed to the other two doors in the room.

"My parents would love to have a place like this," Sirius chuckled bitterly.

"I thought they had a 'grand' place," James looked at him from his upside down position on the sofa.

"They do, but dear ol' mum wants bigger, and this is bigger," Sirius smirked, removing his layers until he was down to his jeans and sweater.

"Well at least you have longer until you have to deal with them again," James said as Sirius followed him to his room.

"Right. So you think Red got the same talk we did," Sirius smirked looking around at the Magazine clips all over James' walls.

"Definitely, our parents probably talked as soon as they got the letters," James laughed.

"Then why was she laughing?"

"Princess Alexandra, that's why," James chuckled. "She's just good enough; it balances whatever she does," James rolled his eyes with a smile.

"She's been right along with us for most things," Sirius said skeptically. "Not to mention the other things she's done."

"You mean like hexing Slytherins?"

"Exactly," Sirius laughed.

"She's smart, some way never gets caught on those," James smirked.

"She's something else," Sirius grinned as he looked at a clipping of a motorized bike.

"You don't have a crush do you," James pulled a face at him.

"No, she's one of the guys," Sirius made a face as well. They made their way down the hall to her door laughing.

"Lex," James yelled, knocking on the door loudly.

"Go away," they heard her yell back.

"C'mon Lexi, we've still got time before dinner!"

"Sod off!"

"You lot have to show me around, Red," Sirius tried grinning at James. The only response was a radio starting and the volume being turned up.

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"We'll be back in time for New Years," Selena said comforting her daughter. It was two days after Christmas and they had been called back to work.

"Please be safe," Lexi said weakly into her father's chest as he held her.

"Always, Princess," he placed a kiss on the top of her head.

"Behave for Elana and Harold," Selena took her turn to hug Lexi.

"I will."

"Stop avoiding the boys as well," Charles chuckled, ruffling her hair. Lexi watched them walk out the door. She sighed and turned to head back to her room when she caught sight of James and Sirius trying to hide around the corner.

"You have a bloody invisibility cloak," she said, crossing her arms and rolling her eyes.

"We would have had to pass to go get it," James said sheepishly as they joined her to head up the stairs.

"What did you hear?"

"Everything," James took her hand as they walked.

"I didn't know your mum was an Auror too," Sirius said quietly.

"Yeah, and they're a bloody brilliant pair," she said, giving a weak smile. "But it means they are gone a lot."

"C'mon, let's go to the sitting room," James smiled pulling her along.

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Lexi stood in the corner of the ballroom, anxiously twisting her hands. It was the New Year's Eve gala and there had been no word from her parents. She watched as people danced and laughed. James and Sirius were off somewhere causing trouble. They had separated once they were done being forced to mingle with Mr. and Mrs. Potter.

"Lex, there you are," James beamed as he and Sirius walked over.

"Staying out of trouble," she asked tightly.

"Of course, Red," Sirius winked.

"I think I'll find someone to dance with," James grinned and disappeared quickly.

"So you lot have this every year," Sirius asked.

"Yeah, it's uncle Harold's anniversary gift to aunt Elana," she sighed.

"I'm sorry," he laughed, making her crack a real smile for the first time that night.

"You get used to it," she shrugged. "At least I get more of a say in what I wear now." She spun in the purple silk tea length dress.

"Princess," he smiled at her, her eyes flared briefly at the word. "Let's dance," he said offering his hand.

"No," she replied shortly and walked away. He grinned as he watched her go before looking for James again.

"You could have been more polite, dear," Lexi's face almost split in two as she turned to see her parents.

"I'm perfectly alright with that response to a boy," Charles chuckled as they caught her in a hug.

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"We will see you this summer," Elana said as she and Selena took turns hugging each of the three.

"Behave, all three of you," Selena said, eyeing them sternly. "And most importantly-"

"Write to us," the women finished in unison. They pushed them onto the train shortly after.

"Let's find a compartment," James said.

"I'm off to find Lily," Lexi said before starting to head the other direction.

"We'll come with you," Sirius tried. She had been short with him since New Year's.

"No you won't," she called over her shoulder as she kept walking.

"Think she's still mad about the princess comment," Sirius asked James as they watched her go.

"You think," James chuckled and pulled Sirius the other way.

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"You can't avoid James forever," Remus sighed as he, Lily, and Lexi studied in the library mid February.

"I'm not avoiding James, just who is with him all the bloody time," she rolled her eyes.

"She's right Rem, he can see her without Black now and then," Lily shrugged.

"They're a package deal. Like you two," Remus smirked.

"Look, I tried. They just wanted to plan busting into the kitchens. I don't want to spend the summer grounded."

"Ladies, Moony," they looked up to see James, Peter, and Sirius.

"Boys," Lexi and Lily rolled their eyes as the boys began taking seats at the table.

"What's with the nickname," Lexi asked, looking between James and Remus.

"Actually studying for once," Remus asked the other three to change the subject.

"You said we can't copy this one," Peter grumbled, pulling his things out.

"Rightly so," Lily huffed.

"C'mon, Evans, you've got to have fun sometimes," James grinned.

"I do," she said shortly.

"Not that I've ever seen," Lily flushed and looked back to her book.

"We've found a balance," Lexi winked at James.

"You haven't been much fun lately either, Red," Sirius gave his wolfish smile.

"Maybe because all fun doesn't need to involve landing in detention, Black," she scoffed at him, closing her book a little loudly.

"It can't be that much fun then," he countered. "How about you come with us to the Dungeons?"

"What do you have planned in the Dungeons," Remus sighed, eyeing the other boys warily. Peter flushed and looked down.

"If you're trying to get into Slytherin next-" Lily started in a whisper.

"You'll rat on us to McGonagall," James challenged, receiving a glare from her.

"I'm not breaking into Slytherin with you," Lexi hissed, shoving the rest of her things into her bag.

"C'mon Lex, we're a team," James smiled at her.

"Yeah...right," she scoffed again, slinging her bag onto her shoulder, almost hitting Sirius in the head.

"Oi, what's got your wand in a twist," Sirius rolled his eyes at her. She glared again before storming out of the library.

"Nicely done," Lily sighed, starting to pack her things.

"I'll go," James said, picking up his bag and starting to go. Sirius began to do the same.

"Stay Sirius," the other four said in unison making him freeze halfway up from his seat as James took off.

"Why can't I go," he whined, dropping back into his seat.

"You really are thick, Black," Lily smirked, shaking her head.

"Oi," he said offended.

"Just work on your essay," Remus chuckled.

James rushed out of the Library in time to catch a glimpse of her auburn ponytail swing around the corner.

"Alexandra," he called after her as he took off in a jog. When he turned the same corner she had he saw she had stopped.

"You know not to call me that," she snapped.

"Got you to stop though," he grinned.

"Shocking to see you alone," she said bitterly after a moment.

"I had a feeling that's what this is about," he grinned and draped an arm over her shoulders like he often did.

"I just miss you, Jamie," she sighed as they started walking.

"I miss you too, Lex," he smiled squeezing her. "So, did your parents ever tell you what they had to go do?"

"No, but I know they were investigating something serious," she said quietly.

"How'd you figure that?"

"Well for one they didn't just tell me. Secondly, I may have eavesdropped outside of uncle Harry's office while they were talking about it," she smirked.

"That's more like you," James laughed. "Why didn't you come get me?"

"You and Black-"

"Sirius," he corrected with a grin.

"Were off together," she ignored him. "I wasn't sure what else I would hear and didn't want anyone looking at me differently."

"What are you talking about," James asked, stopping her. "You're parents are wicked Aurors. Sirius thinks they're Ace." Lexi eyed a few students who walked past them.

"C'mon," she sighed, pulling him along until they reached an empty classroom. She hopped up on a desk and he sat on the one across from her.

"What's going on, Lex," concern was clear in his hazel eyes.

"I hadn't thought much of it until the other day," she took a deep breath. "I've been having a recurring dream, well nightmare."

"You've always had those," James said looking confused as to why this mattered.

"I know but…"She began twisting her hands nervously. "This dream, it was always dark. I was on a street in a muggle town. There were cloaked figures. I follow them everytime, they blow open the door to a house. They make their way to the living room where a single light and television are on," she shuddered. "There's a flash of red light before I can hear the muggles scream. Then I wake up." She looked up nervously at James who looked horrified.

"How long have you been having it," he asked finally.

"Since the start of term," she muttered.

"Why didn't you tell me," his voice was sad.

"You've been a little preoccupied," this time he looked away.

"What's the dream got to do with what you heard?"

"Mum and dad told your parents they had gone to investigate an attack. It was a muggle town where a family had been attacked. They were torchered for a long period of time before they were finally killed," Lexi's voice was shaky. James looked at her in shock. "Then this happened." She pulled out a Daily Prophet and tossed it at him.

"Yeah we saw this right before we came back to school. The attack on-" He froze and looked at her then back at the article on the front page. "Y-you dreamed about the attack before it happened?"

"I-I think so, the dream stopped just before Christmas. A week before this attack. But the description-"

"Have you told anyone?"

"Lily and Remus."

"You should have told your parents Lexi."

"You sound like Lily."

"Evans is right though."

"Did hell just freeze over," Lexi smirked.

"This could be something serious," he raised his eyebrows at her.

"Like what? Nightmares aren't new, like you said. With everything going on I could have just been dreaming because of anxiety," she sighed.

"Lex, the attacks your parents typically investigate-I mean they could be-they could be Voldemort?"

"I know, but how am I connected to that," her voice was small and shaky. James was quiet for a moment.

"You said it stopped right before Christmas?"

"Yeah."

"But still before the attack happened," James said quietly.

"That's what Lily concluded," Lexi looked down.

"Lex, you should write them," her eyes snapped to him.

"No, James."

"If you don't I will." Her jaw dropped.

"You wouldn't," she challenged nervously. It wouldn't be like him to rat her out.

"Try me," he smirked. They stared off for a moment.

"I'll make you a deal," Lexi finally spoke. "If it happens two more times I'll tell them."

"Now."

"We don't even know if it's worth bothering them," she said incredulously.

"Fine, one more time or I send a letter after dinner," he offered his hand to her. She could tell he was being serious.

"Fine," she rolled her eyes and reached for his hand but he pulled it away.

"You have to be honest with me about this, Lex," he raised his eyebrows at her. "I'll get Moony to tell me."

"Deal," she sighed leaving her hand out. "I swear." He smirked triumphantly and shook her hand. The two rose from their seats and left the room for dinner. "So why do you lot call him Moony now," She asked as she stuffed the newspaper back in her bag and they walked through the corridors.

"It's a secret," James winked.

"You're full of it," she laughed. He smiled at her but it faded.

"Lex," he stopped her as they reached the entrance hall. "I'm sorry I haven't set time aside for us."

"Just don't forget me again, Potter," she nudged him and they headed into the Great Hall. They took their spots at the Gryffindor table and were soon joined by the rest of their friends.

"Did he convince you to come with us, Red," Sirius grinned as he sat next to James.

"No, Black," Lexi snapped and shared a look with Lily. Without another word the two girls stood and moved down the table.

"What did I do," Sirius asked bewildered as the other boys shook their heads.