Meanwhile Lily was waiting in the car ready to go to platform 9 and three
quarters to start her New term at Hogwarts. She was really looking forward
to it as she didn't have a fun holiday as she had to spend most of it with
her sister Petunia. But she would soon be on the train and on her way to
Hogwarts. Her mum and Dad finally arrived and they set off. It was an
uneventful journey to Kings Cross and it seemed like hours. Finally they
arrived. She got out of the car while her Dad helped her get her luggage.
Then they set off for the barrier between platforms 9 and 10. She couldn't
wait to get onboard; there was already steam coming from the Hogwarts
Express when she said hurried goodbyes to her Mum and Dad.
'See you in the Summer'
'Behave Darling'
She walked to the back of the train to the last carriage on the train,
that's were she and her friends normally sat. There were two doors. She
went into the one on the right to find the 4 Marauders laughing. The
immediately stopped when she walked in.
'Oops, Sorry' she said quickly closing the door.
'No wait' said James.
'Moony this is the New Head Girl and Congratulations lily' said James.
'Thanks' said lily.
'Ahh, Miss Evans, yes, yes well done' said Moony.
'Going to be keeping us quiet in the New term hey' said Sirius. She smiled
and was about to leave when the train started. She was caught off balance
and fell into the strong arms of James. He didn't move under her weight.
She admired his strength. The she got up said a quick' sorry' and closed
the door. Then she opened the door on the left, cursing herself for
choosing the wrong door and falling into James. She walked into the other
door.
'Oh hi lily where were you, we thought you'd missed the train?'
'Went into the Marauders cabin next door by mistake, then when the train
started I fell into James.
'You fell into James?' said Janet smiling.
They talked for the rest of the journey until it got dark and the Lady with
the food trolley came by.
'Any food Dears' she said. Lily stuck her head out the door exactly the
same time as James there eyes met for a brief second, and then they started
speaking at the same time.
'The usual' they chorused. First she handed lily her sweets then James.
When she handed the sweets to James Lily saw there was none left. 'Pigs'
she muttered to herself while handing over the money.
The train journey took a long time and it was dark before the train started to slow and then finally come to a complete stop. By now the Marauders (as they called themselves) had changed to their Wizard's robes and were ready to leave the train. They got off the train and were surprised how warm it was outside. They waved to Hagrid and set off for the horseless carriages. James Potter was glad to be back but dreading whether anyone will still like him when they heard the news. Everyone seemed exited about the Head Boy and when people asked Todd he grinned. James knew of course, that Todd had hoped to be Head Boy since he started at school never putting a toe out of line and always combing his hair, James had a Huge problem with that. As the carriages neared the school James thought about the Year ahead of him. He was still deep into his thoughts when Sirius pulled him off the carriage and they headed towards the stone steps. The door was already opened so they stepped in to the Large Entrance Hall. Then they headed for the Great Hall which was through a door on the right. James sat at the back of the Gryffindor table where he noticed he couldn't see so he headed nearer the front. The Hall soon filled up with exited chatter as the first years walked in, lead by a Professor he did not know who looked stern and had her hair in a tight bun. The soon came to the Sorting Hat. They stopped and stared at it, not just them but all they eyes in the Hall. It was a scrubby hat made by the founders of Hogwarts (Godric Griffindor, Helena Hufflepuff, Ravina Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin). Maybe it was just a coincidence that Slitherin left Hogwarts because he was disliked, and that Slytherin are now the most hated House. A brim near the bottom of the hat opened into what was an unmistakable mouth. Then it began to sing.
'[I]Oh, you may not think I'm pretty, But don't judge on what you see, I'll eat myself if you can find, A smarter hat than me. You can keep your bowlers black, Your top hats sleek and tall, For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat And I can cap them all. There's nothing hidden in your head The Sorting Hat can't see, So try me on and I will tell you Where you ought to be. You might belong in Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve and chivalry Set Gryffindors apart; You might belong in Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true And unafraid of toil; Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, if you've a ready mind, where those of wit and learning, Will always find their kind; Or perhaps in Slytherin You'll make your real friends, Those cunning folk use any means To achieve their ends So put me on! Don't be afraid! And don't get in a flap! you're in safe hands (though I have none) For I'm a thinking Cap!' [/I]
The whole Hall burst into applause as the hat finished its song. It bowed to each of the four tables and then became quite still again. The First Years didn't know what to expect but no-one missed their relieved faces. This made James recall his First Day at school when he was to be sorted.
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The doors opened and they were greeted by an elderly witch called Sarhina. She led them (the New first Years James amongst them) to the Entrance Hall. It was amazing, big enough to fit the average Smuggle House in side. It had stone walls lighted by by torches wich where lit and either floated in mid air or where positioned i a pecuilier way; there was also a maginificent marble staircase wich led to the upper floors. They followed Serahina across the flagged stone floor. James could make out voices near the door to the right. The witch led them into the great Hall after opening the door. She led them down to the very end and everyone gazed in wonder at the stars seeon on the ceiling. When they arrived at the end they were greeted by the Staff table and the Scrubby Sorting Hat. It sang its song and Serahina called their names one-by-one for them to try on the Hat. James was very nervise. When his name was called he slowly walked towards the Hat and rammed it on his head. James waited for awhile before he heard a squeky voice coming from somewhere in the hat. 'Ah,ha', said the hat. 'Lots of courage, brilliant mind loyalty and good will...Then he heard the hat say in a surprised yell, 'The heir of Gryffindor Himself, well only one place for you' 'GRYFFINDOR' shouted the hat. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- MEMORY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --
The train journey took a long time and it was dark before the train started to slow and then finally come to a complete stop. By now the Marauders (as they called themselves) had changed to their Wizard's robes and were ready to leave the train. They got off the train and were surprised how warm it was outside. They waved to Hagrid and set off for the horseless carriages. James Potter was glad to be back but dreading whether anyone will still like him when they heard the news. Everyone seemed exited about the Head Boy and when people asked Todd he grinned. James knew of course, that Todd had hoped to be Head Boy since he started at school never putting a toe out of line and always combing his hair, James had a Huge problem with that. As the carriages neared the school James thought about the Year ahead of him. He was still deep into his thoughts when Sirius pulled him off the carriage and they headed towards the stone steps. The door was already opened so they stepped in to the Large Entrance Hall. Then they headed for the Great Hall which was through a door on the right. James sat at the back of the Gryffindor table where he noticed he couldn't see so he headed nearer the front. The Hall soon filled up with exited chatter as the first years walked in, lead by a Professor he did not know who looked stern and had her hair in a tight bun. The soon came to the Sorting Hat. They stopped and stared at it, not just them but all they eyes in the Hall. It was a scrubby hat made by the founders of Hogwarts (Godric Griffindor, Helena Hufflepuff, Ravina Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin). Maybe it was just a coincidence that Slitherin left Hogwarts because he was disliked, and that Slytherin are now the most hated House. A brim near the bottom of the hat opened into what was an unmistakable mouth. Then it began to sing.
'[I]Oh, you may not think I'm pretty, But don't judge on what you see, I'll eat myself if you can find, A smarter hat than me. You can keep your bowlers black, Your top hats sleek and tall, For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat And I can cap them all. There's nothing hidden in your head The Sorting Hat can't see, So try me on and I will tell you Where you ought to be. You might belong in Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve and chivalry Set Gryffindors apart; You might belong in Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true And unafraid of toil; Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, if you've a ready mind, where those of wit and learning, Will always find their kind; Or perhaps in Slytherin You'll make your real friends, Those cunning folk use any means To achieve their ends So put me on! Don't be afraid! And don't get in a flap! you're in safe hands (though I have none) For I'm a thinking Cap!' [/I]
The whole Hall burst into applause as the hat finished its song. It bowed to each of the four tables and then became quite still again. The First Years didn't know what to expect but no-one missed their relieved faces. This made James recall his First Day at school when he was to be sorted.
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The doors opened and they were greeted by an elderly witch called Sarhina. She led them (the New first Years James amongst them) to the Entrance Hall. It was amazing, big enough to fit the average Smuggle House in side. It had stone walls lighted by by torches wich where lit and either floated in mid air or where positioned i a pecuilier way; there was also a maginificent marble staircase wich led to the upper floors. They followed Serahina across the flagged stone floor. James could make out voices near the door to the right. The witch led them into the great Hall after opening the door. She led them down to the very end and everyone gazed in wonder at the stars seeon on the ceiling. When they arrived at the end they were greeted by the Staff table and the Scrubby Sorting Hat. It sang its song and Serahina called their names one-by-one for them to try on the Hat. James was very nervise. When his name was called he slowly walked towards the Hat and rammed it on his head. James waited for awhile before he heard a squeky voice coming from somewhere in the hat. 'Ah,ha', said the hat. 'Lots of courage, brilliant mind loyalty and good will...Then he heard the hat say in a surprised yell, 'The heir of Gryffindor Himself, well only one place for you' 'GRYFFINDOR' shouted the hat. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- MEMORY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --