Platform Confrontation

            The six girls and four boys were all standing as the train came to a stop. Colombe, however, was the only one not expecting the sudden lurch, having never ridden a train before. Colombe began to fall backwards but, a strong hand took hold of her wrist and hoisted her back up to her feet.

            Though she could feel the beginnings of a bruise forming where her saint's hand had taken hold of her, she figured it was better than having a bruised ego. With a large amount of gratitude in her eyes, she lifted her head to see who had caught her. The minute she saw who it was, her breath caught in her throat causing her to be speechless as Remus' somewhat shocked eyes also looked down at her with signs of concern. "What are you doing Remus?" He thought to himself. "You've got to break away from her gaze and let her go!" But, he just couldn't bring himself to do it.

"Nice catch, Remy!" Sirius teased.

            Remus and Colombe both pulled out of the gaze. Remus looked to Sirius gratefully and yet disappointed, as Colombe's eyes scanned the floor.

"Thanks Siri!" Remus answered casually showing none of his real feelings in his voice.

            Colombe blushed, scolding and cursing herself for a) having almost fallen and b) starring at Remus as if she'd never before seen a guy in her life. "I'm pathetic!" She thought. Then having remembered they were in the station she said, "Hey, why don't we get off this blasted, constrictive train?" The other fifth years agreed and filed off the train in front of her. Remus decided to stay back and keep her company.

            The two didn't talk much, though that wasn't entirely their fault. As they exited the train and crossed several platforms, headed towards the horseless carriages that would take them to Hogwarts, their journey came to a shorter end than they had expected. A blond haired, smug looking boy had stepped in their path, glaring at each of the boys dangerously and his friends were gathering behind him.

"So," he drawled, "Potter and Co. thought it would be funny to set off a Dung Bomb in a Slytherin compartment!"

"Actually… Yes, yes we did." James responded without even a minute of silence between question and answer.

            James' lack of hesitation told Colombe this wasn't the first time the Marauders had suffered situations like this from this boy. Needless to say, he'd failed at making a good impression on her. The Marauders were pranksters but, she figured they were within good reason to prank this boy. He just seemed so cocky, and arrogant. It also didn't help much that he gave off so many bad vibes.

"I quite agree with you James, my man. It was quite hysterical."  Sirius said; a mischievous grin upon his face.

"I figured as much, Black! You and James were always attached at the hip." The blond haired boy spat.

"You act like that's a bad thing, Malfoy." Peter squeaked.

"You would think that wouldn't you Peter, but that's only because you've got your head shoved so far up the rest of the Marauders'-"

"Shove off you stupid Slytherins!" Remus shouted at the group of boys, cutting off one with a hooked nose, cold eyes and greasy hair, who had been telling Peter off.

"Speaking of shoving off Lupin," Malfoy was speaking again, "shouldn't you be finding a hole to transform in, the moon could sneak up on you minute now. I'd hate for the unsuspecting 'new girl' to be put in danger by your 'wolf-like' instincts"

            Colombe finally realized where she'd seen eyes like Remus' before. "He's a werewolf!" She thought; surprised at not having been told of Remus' being a werewolf and yet not actually surprised that he was one. She had become suspicious when she felt his strength on her wrist, which was now changing colors.

"I do forgive you m'lady," the boy the group referred to as Malfoy said smoothly, "You did not know what poor company you kept." As he finished he looked to Remus, an evil glint in his eyes. Remus glared displeased at Malfoy. The tension between the two groups of boys grew until Malfoy and Remus reached for their wands and…

"PETRIFICUS TOTALUS!"

            Malfoy dropped his wand, stiffened up like a statue and fell backwards hard against the paved platform. All eyes turned to Colombe; still with her wand pointed towards the Slytherin boys as she remained still in her casting stance.

            She quickly relaxed her stance but kept her determined glare and wand, on the group of Slytherins.

"I would suggest that unless you want to become like your friend on the ground there, that you should take Remus' advice and shove off. I am also NOT the 'new girl' but, Colombe Adelaine and just so you know… Malfoy," She looked sternly to the statue-like form on the ground, "the only 'bad company' I've had so far is you and your friends. If you wish to forgive me for something, then forgive me for that!"

            The Marauders, Lily and the girls looked shocked at Colombe. They'd never have thought she'd had it in her. Never the less, as Colombe restarted their trip to the carriages, the other didn't hesitate to follow. That is except for Katie who followed the group close behind, mumbling inaudibly under her breath in a jealous fury.

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A/N: I know most people when they have students transfer over to Hogwarts in their fanfics that they make them go through a sorting with the first years but, I'm not… I'm doing something different… It should work out none the less though… and Please… Review… I'm begging you!!! :( I want to know if this is good and I only have a few reviews, which I'm grateful for mind you but, it's hard to know if it is good… So, please... Please!!! Review…