A/N: OK, here's the fourth chapter. Sorry for the delay- I've had major writer's block on this part, though I've got reams of stuff for future chapters, which will hopefully mean I post the next chapter a little earlier. Thanks to my nine wonderful reviewers- there's personals at the end. And sorry this is so short…

Hogwarts: The True Story
Part 3: A Worrisome Meeting- And A Mystery…
The ride to Hogwarts was definitely not the most peaceful method of travel available, but Lily enjoyed the complete and utter madness a lot. About an hour and a half into the journey, a small squat witch with auburn hair came into their compartment with the food trolley. Although Lily had known for years that her friend Monique was a witch, she had rarely sampled wizarding foods such as Bertie Botts' Every Flavour Beans, Drooble's Best Blowing Gum, pumpkin pasties and others. Erin and Arabella, who, until their owl announcing their acceptance to Hogwarts, had had no idea of the wizarding world, had never seen such foods before in their lives. Arabella especially seemed fascinated by the sweets. She bought as much food as the rest bought put together.
About three quarters of the way through the journey, the compartment door slid open and a tall girl with dark hair and a grim expression slipped in, wearing loose, unfastened black robes that showed the knee- high, jet black boots, almost-but-not-quite knee length black skirt and blood red sleeveless top underneath them. She seemed a bit older than than the others, maybe a second year, but the girl who slipped in beside her was tiny, smaller even than Peter, rake-thin and blonde with a couple of freckles, wearing tightly done-up robes, large round glasses and a slightly nervous smile. The first girl nodded at James and Milo.
"They're sayin' all down the train that there's a Puffy and a Gryffie in here. Real 'uns, not just house members but descendants 'n' all. Two of The Four, they reckon. 'S you two, is it?"
James and Milo nodded tightly. "Yeah, 's us," James said gruffly, standing up. "Who wants to know?"
"Oh, I'm Lucinda Avery an' this is Luise Prewit. We're Slytherins, second years. You'll be firsties?"
Everyone nodded. Suddenly the door flew open and in strode two other girls. One was of medium height with jet black hair in a high ponytail, blood red painted nails and mouth, with large hoopy earrings in her ears; the other was very tall, with dark red hair and a pale face.
"I'm Louisa Riddle and this is Ericka MacKinnon," said the girl with black hair, looking around her with a glare that said "You gonna make something of it?". "We're Slytherin second years. Are these the two they were talkin' 'bout, Lucinda?"
"Yeah, it's them," replied the other, Lucinda, acting as though the thirteen first years didn't even exist. "The Puffy's the blonde geek with glasses, the Gryffie's the guy with the black hair and the 'doesn't own a comb' look." The other two glanced James and Milo over.
"Hmm, they don't look like much," said Louisa. "D'you reckon they're up to fulfilling The Prophecy?"
"Time will tell, Louisa," said Ericka. "Doubt it though… wonder who the other two are?"
"Well, they ain't on this train," said Luise dismissively. "With my dad, we'd've heard."
Lily looked enquiringly at Monique, so she leaned over and muttered, "Evans Prewit is co-Head of the Department of Mysteries. Slimey git, don't know why they trust him. I wonder what that stuff about The Prophecy is?"
Remus and Sirius, who were listening, shook their heads. It was plain that they didn't know either.
With a glance at each other, the four Slytherins left the carriage, slipping out so that they were barely even noticed. James shook his head and sat down, looking worried and anxious. Milo's expression was the same. They exchanged nervous, edgy glances, but said nothing.
"James, what was all that stuff about?" Sirius asked at last. James sighed resignedly.
"Sorry pal, we can't tell you. For a start, it's far too dangerous. The less you know the better!" This last was said so fiercely that Sirius was startled.
"Hey, take a chill pill man, I was only asking!"
"I know, I know," sighed James. "Sorry I bit your head off. But there are some things-" he broke off, seeming not to know how to continue. Sirius took the hint.
"All right, I won't ask again," he said. "If you won't, then you won't. But I wish-" He broke off as the train came to a screeching halt, and they all fell forwards as the train went pitch dark.

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Medrelina the Weird- Here's more, hope you like the new chapter. Basil Psyche- I'm glad you like this, especially if you're not a big HP fan. Ashley- hope you like the new chapter! Ailsa- No, they won't all be in Gryffindor. There's two Hufflepuffs, one Slytherin and three Ravenclaws in the to-be Marauders. And I know McGonagall taught the Marauders, though I didn't know when she started. But the pairing I've got in mind for her is too cute, so I thought what the heck and put her in anyway. Kay- yeah, I love Greek mythology, Norse too, although I haven't used any Norse names yet. And what happened to me beta reading your new chapter of New Enemies, New Allies? Ally78- Glad you like it! I'm continuing as fast as I can! Winter Witch- Cute wasn't exactly what I had in mind, but thanks for reviewing so much of my stuff!