James was shook back to his senses by Sirius when the actual Sorting began.
James was very hungry and didn't pay any heed to what the hat said. He only
noticed his stomach Rowling. He looked up at the staff table. There was
Dumbledore sitting in the middle and to his right the Charms teacher,
Professor Bedewick. On his right the Dark Arts teacher Professor Waymenn.
On Dumbledore's left was professor Grindle-wald, Hagrid and an empty seat
for the Transfiguration teacher. That must be the stern Witch with the
First Years he told himself. After what seemed ages the Sorting finished
and Dumbledore stood up.
'Welcome to a new Year at Hogwarts. Let us not delay it any longer, Enjoy!'
the golden plates magically filled with the most delicious foods one could
imagine. There was steak, fries, beans, potatoes, turnips and lots of other
things. The food as always tasted delicious and everybody was soon chatting
merrily. James spotted Janet a few seats off. He felt a great urge to go
and fill the empty space next to her, and would have done so had Lily not
just taken the vacant seat. The food smelted away after everyone had
finished eating and puddings appeared. James took some of the Chocolate
mousse. A personal favorite. He noticed Lily looking around for something
and handed her the dish full of the mousse.
'How did you know?' she said as she took it with a smile.
'Lucky guess', replied James.
The Feast soon came to an end and Lily watched Dumbledore rise from the staff table. She was exited as she knew that she would now soon be officially made Head Girl, but she was also curious to see who the other Head Boy was. She turned her head to look up and down the table; she noticed that James was very nervous and worried. She was about to ask him what was wrong when Dumbledore started to speak. 'Well it seems that you have all enjoyed the feast but must I remind you the forest is out of bounds and there will be a ball on Christmas. Let me not keep you waiting any longer, oh and will the new Heads please come through to the room at the back here behind the staff table once called', said Dumbledore as he took a piece of parchment from his table. 'The new Head Girl is Miss Lillian Evans from Gryffindor'. There was a tremendous applause. Lily got up and walked up to the staff table and through the door behind whilst waving and shaking hands. There was silence once more. 'The New Head Boy is Mr. James Potter also from Gryffindor'. Instead of applause there were loud gasps as everyone was dumbstruck. Sirius mouthed soundlessly as James got up slowly and walked through the door behind the Staff table. When Lily saw him come in through the door the gasped and put a hand over her mouth. She, like all the rest of the school, couldn't believe that James Potter, the famous prankster was Head Boy. James said nothing as he sat down. He looked sad and grumpy to tell the truth. Lily finally managed to say: 'Wow, so you're He.Hea.Head Boy'. James gave her a look. Then he smiled and said: 'Pretty unbelievable huh?' 'Yeh, I mean I never thought they'd make someone like you Head Boy'. At that moment Dumbledore walked into the room. 'Well, how are you guys' 'Fine' replied lily. 'Yeh, great', said James in a very unconvincing voice and tone. 'So, how were your Holidays? . When they said nothing, he handed them each a sheet of parchment. Your duties for the forthcoming Year. And now if you please go back to your dormitories I'm sure Gryffindor will be.fascinated.' They got up to leave and headed for the door. 'Oh one more thing' James and lily stopped. 'I do hope you both take this job seriously', said Dumbledore looking especially at James.
They walked into the Great Hall which was now empty and headed up the empty corridor to Gryffindor. They were silent until they neared the Portrait of the Fat lady.
'Oh no, we don't know the new password' said Lily.
'It's...a...'said James as he pulled a ragged piece of paper out of his pocket. He muttered something lily couldn't hear and then looked at the Map for a brief second before adding,
'Yes, it's Wanglewort. Odd name hey?' said James quickly stuffing the map back into his pocket.
'How did you do that?' asked a surprised Lily. But she was cut short by the portrait suddenly opening to reveal the face of a Boy called Sirius. He was of course James' best friend. They climbed in (James letting Lily climb in first being the Gentleman he is) and saw the whole of Gryffindor staring. Not at lily but at James. Then they all started to laugh.
'Ha, Ha, Ha that was the best prank ever!'.' How did you get Dumbledore to say your name'?' You should have seen the faces on the Slytherins when they heard, boy that was good'. But James had had enough he ripped off his jersey and showed them his badge. Then he stormed off to his Dormitory. The last thing he heard before slumping on his bed was 'Well done lily, always knew you had it in you'.
James sat up on his bed and opened his parchment.
Dear Mr. Potter
During this year you will be required to do these duties:
1. The common room must be kept tidy at all times.
2. No Pupils are allowed to be out of bed by 11 o'clock. So during the week you are to patrol the castle until 12.
3. The Brooms in the Broom Cupboard are to be cleaned and kept free of dust as well as (in the case of) frost and ice.
We hope you succeed in your tasks and there will be Meetings on the following dates to change/alter your rota.
1 November 10:30am in the History room.
30 December 10:30am in the Transfiguration room.
16 February 10:30am in the History room.
12 May 11:30am in the Dungeons.
Please do not miss any of the above.
After he had read it he put it away and changed into his pygamas. It was as he had expected no-one gave him credit for being Head Boy. They all though it was a joke. Even Sirius hadn't taken it seriously. He started to wonder if he'd have any friends left by Halloween.
The Feast soon came to an end and Lily watched Dumbledore rise from the staff table. She was exited as she knew that she would now soon be officially made Head Girl, but she was also curious to see who the other Head Boy was. She turned her head to look up and down the table; she noticed that James was very nervous and worried. She was about to ask him what was wrong when Dumbledore started to speak. 'Well it seems that you have all enjoyed the feast but must I remind you the forest is out of bounds and there will be a ball on Christmas. Let me not keep you waiting any longer, oh and will the new Heads please come through to the room at the back here behind the staff table once called', said Dumbledore as he took a piece of parchment from his table. 'The new Head Girl is Miss Lillian Evans from Gryffindor'. There was a tremendous applause. Lily got up and walked up to the staff table and through the door behind whilst waving and shaking hands. There was silence once more. 'The New Head Boy is Mr. James Potter also from Gryffindor'. Instead of applause there were loud gasps as everyone was dumbstruck. Sirius mouthed soundlessly as James got up slowly and walked through the door behind the Staff table. When Lily saw him come in through the door the gasped and put a hand over her mouth. She, like all the rest of the school, couldn't believe that James Potter, the famous prankster was Head Boy. James said nothing as he sat down. He looked sad and grumpy to tell the truth. Lily finally managed to say: 'Wow, so you're He.Hea.Head Boy'. James gave her a look. Then he smiled and said: 'Pretty unbelievable huh?' 'Yeh, I mean I never thought they'd make someone like you Head Boy'. At that moment Dumbledore walked into the room. 'Well, how are you guys' 'Fine' replied lily. 'Yeh, great', said James in a very unconvincing voice and tone. 'So, how were your Holidays? . When they said nothing, he handed them each a sheet of parchment. Your duties for the forthcoming Year. And now if you please go back to your dormitories I'm sure Gryffindor will be.fascinated.' They got up to leave and headed for the door. 'Oh one more thing' James and lily stopped. 'I do hope you both take this job seriously', said Dumbledore looking especially at James.
They walked into the Great Hall which was now empty and headed up the empty corridor to Gryffindor. They were silent until they neared the Portrait of the Fat lady.
'Oh no, we don't know the new password' said Lily.
'It's...a...'said James as he pulled a ragged piece of paper out of his pocket. He muttered something lily couldn't hear and then looked at the Map for a brief second before adding,
'Yes, it's Wanglewort. Odd name hey?' said James quickly stuffing the map back into his pocket.
'How did you do that?' asked a surprised Lily. But she was cut short by the portrait suddenly opening to reveal the face of a Boy called Sirius. He was of course James' best friend. They climbed in (James letting Lily climb in first being the Gentleman he is) and saw the whole of Gryffindor staring. Not at lily but at James. Then they all started to laugh.
'Ha, Ha, Ha that was the best prank ever!'.' How did you get Dumbledore to say your name'?' You should have seen the faces on the Slytherins when they heard, boy that was good'. But James had had enough he ripped off his jersey and showed them his badge. Then he stormed off to his Dormitory. The last thing he heard before slumping on his bed was 'Well done lily, always knew you had it in you'.
James sat up on his bed and opened his parchment.
Dear Mr. Potter
During this year you will be required to do these duties:
1. The common room must be kept tidy at all times.
2. No Pupils are allowed to be out of bed by 11 o'clock. So during the week you are to patrol the castle until 12.
3. The Brooms in the Broom Cupboard are to be cleaned and kept free of dust as well as (in the case of) frost and ice.
We hope you succeed in your tasks and there will be Meetings on the following dates to change/alter your rota.
1 November 10:30am in the History room.
30 December 10:30am in the Transfiguration room.
16 February 10:30am in the History room.
12 May 11:30am in the Dungeons.
Please do not miss any of the above.
After he had read it he put it away and changed into his pygamas. It was as he had expected no-one gave him credit for being Head Boy. They all though it was a joke. Even Sirius hadn't taken it seriously. He started to wonder if he'd have any friends left by Halloween.