I don't have much to say... I'll just get right into it.

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot, the name Antonus Malfoy, (I made that one up myself!) Amanda, Laurel, or Christina. JKR takes credit for everything else... Unfortunately.

A few minutes into the ride, a tall girl with black frizzy hair walked into the compartment. "Hello." she said. "Is it ok if I sit in here?"

"Sure." Lily replied, smiling politely.

"Thanks." The girl replied with a grin, flinging her bags into a seat and taking one across from Lily. "I'm Laurel Kalmia."

"Lily Evans."

"Amanda Callahan."

"What year are you in, Laurel?" Lily asked, lying back in her seat.

"I'm a third year Hufflepuff. How 'bout you guys?"

"We're both in third year, but I haven't been sorted yet, seeing as I transferred here from the States. She's a Ravenclaw though. I really hope I get in one of your houses, I couldn't stand it if I was all alone, or in Slytherin, I heard from a guy when I was in Diagon Alley that they're all a bad sort in that house. Gryffindor would be nice too I guess, but I'm not too great in the bravery department so I doubt I'll get there." Amanda sighed. "I haven't seen any guys from our year, are any nice?"

Laurel giggled. "There are 3 boys, and then another one who isn't so great, they call themselves the Marauders, and they are soooo cute. They play the funniest pranks on people, mostly Slytherins, but they always have a great beginning and end of the year prank. I can't wait to see what it is this year!"

"Oh my god, they aren't that great, and pranking is stupid. I saw a bit of the plans for this years beginning prank, and it's really elaborate. But don't get your hopes up, I-"

"You know them? You have to introduce me; I've had the worst crush on Sirius ever since I laid eyes on him. And how do you know them on second thought?" Laurel interrupted.

"I met them over the summer when I was working in the Three Broomsticks, and I suppose I could introduce you, but I'm not on speaking terms with James, so it might have to be postponed. And Sirius? He's a player, I would go for Remus, he's sweet."

Amanda had sat back listening to the two gossip, but then sat up and declared, "Ok, now I have to meet these boys. Lily, you will point them out to us when we get to the school, alright? If you feel like it, you can introduce us, but if you don't want to be near this James fellow you don't have to. Now I'm starving and I heard that we get food on this thing. Do one of you want to show me where I can get some?"

"I will." Lily offered, standing up.

"Marvelous. Lead the way."

Lily led Amanda through the compartments, saying hello to people she knew and introducing Amanda to her friends in Ravenclaw. She found herself then in a place she most definitely didn't want to be.

"Hello Mudbood." Lucius drawled.

"Hello Asshole." Lily replied, not even blinking at the insult to her lineage.

"Ooh, danger.." Amanda murmured, earning her a raised eyebrow from Lily.

"Not gonna ask." She said, and then turned to Malfoy, who was blocking the path to the doorway. "Now do I have to make you move or will you do so yourself?" she asked sweetly.

"I'd like to see you try." he smirked.

Lily sighed, and whipped her wand out of her jeans pocket. "Petrificus Totalus." she said languidly, and then pushed the now frozen Lucius into a seat. "Shall we continue? Oh, hello Severus." Lily slipped out of the compartment, her head held high, with Amanda following, a ghost of a smile flickering on her face as she tried not to laugh. They shut the door firmly behind them, and then burst out laughing.

"That was so cool." Amanda said between giggles. "Did you see the faces on his friends?"

"Oh god, I just met that guy a few weeks ago and I despise him. He thinks he's very high and mighty because his father is in good regards with the Minister of Magic. Meaning he pays him a good sum of money to keep quiet about all the dark arts the Malfoys' partake in."

"Ugh."

"Yeah. Ok, where is that cart lady hiding? Come on, we'll find her yet." She looked around at the people in the compartment. "Sorry for the interruption, carry on with what you were doing." She led Amanda through two more compartments and was once again face to face with someone she didn't feel like talking to. "Hello James." she said plainly.

"Lily." he replied, just as enthusiastic as she.

Sirius however, was overjoyed to see Lily and her new friend. "Lily, my love, how ihave/i you been? And who is your gorgeous friend?!?" He knelt before Amanda on one knee, taking her hand in his and kissing it loudly. "Never have I seen such radiance, such beauty contained in one person. But then again, you are too beautiful to be mortal, and therefore must be a goddess! I am humbly at your service, kind goddess, and I ask only that you please tell us you are in the 3rd year, so that we may revel in your beauty not only in our spare time but also during classes, because there's nothing better to do in them."

Amanda exchanged a look with Lily, who mouthed 'Play along!' "Oh dear me, I've been found out. You must be quite a worthy mortal to see through my guise. I beseech you, humble mortal, what be your name?"

"Sirius Black, at your service Milady." He replied, getting to both knees and bowing with arms outstretched until his nose touched the floor.

"Well met Sirius Black. Now get off the ground," she demanded.

He leapt up, grinning widely. "This is James, and that's Remus, and that's Peter, and you probably know Lily, and are you in third year or not?" he said in a rush.

"Yeah, I am, but I don't know what house I'm in, cause I'm a transfer."

"I see." he said gravely, and then sat down and stared straight ahead, deep in thought.

"Is he all right in the head?" Amanda whispered to Remus.

"Not really, but it can't be helped. Lily, are you going to forgive James yet, he really is sorry, and none of us know what he was talking about, unless you'd like to tell us." Remus replied, not bothering to lower his voice.

Lily glanced at James, who was looking out the window. She frowned, and opened her mouth to reply, when the doors to the compartment were thrown open. "Hello, hello, hello, my fellow Gryffindors... and you people I don't know."

Sirius leapt up, shouting "Chris!"

"Sirius!" she yelled back, stretching her arms out for a hug. The two embraced, pounding each other on the back as hard as they could. "How have you been?" she wheezed.

"I've been good, how bout you?"

"Pretty good. Why didn't you write to me?"

"Oops!" he exclaimed, covering his mouth with his hands. "I completely forgot, I am so sorry. I was busy being enraptured by Lily here for a week."

"What?! Sirius, h-how could you?!?" the girl stuttered, faking a sob.

Sirius sighed, and patted Chris on the head. "There there, it's ok. She meant nothing to me, really. You're the only one I care about... or something.." he said emotionlessly.

"It's alright," she declared. "I've been cheating on you with Remus anyways." She slung an arm around his shoulders and gave him a flirty wink.

"Whoa, no way Chris. I have no idea what you two are going on about. Oh, by the way, this is Lily Evans, and her friend... I'm sorry we didn't catch your name in the midst of Sirius' exclamations of your beauty."

"Amanda Callahan." she offered.

Chris shoved Sirius out of the way and shook her hand. "I'm Christina Aisling, but don't call me Christina, call me Chris. Are you new?"

"Yeah, third year transfer student."

"Marvelous. Alright, where's the cart, I'm starving!!"

"Hold on dearie, I'm right here, just give me a minute." The cart lady said from the adjoining compartment."

The other doors were pulled open, and Laurel exclaimed, "There you are!! God, that awful Malfoy kid came in with that Snape guy, and they were looking for you Lily, but I told them to sod off, and-" She stopped, seeing who else was in the compartment besides Lily, and Amanda. "Hi James, Remus... Hi Sirius.... Um, how.. are you?" she stuttered.

Sirius exchanged a look with Lily, who shrugged. "Hello.." he said cautiously. "Do I know you?"

Laurel just giggled dreamily.

Lily sighed. "Her name is Laurel, and she's in Hufflepuff, our year. Try to ignore her inability to recall her name."

Sirius flashed Laurel a dashing smile. "How very nice to meet you Laurel." To James he muttered, "Another addition to my fan club methinks." James nodded his reply, not speaking to keep from bursting out laughing at the dreamy state the girl appeared to be in.

Remus turned to Lily, looking very amused. "Is there anyone else we need to meet?" he asked.

"I don't think so," she replied.

"Thank god." He muttered, earning a laugh from Lily, which earned her a glare from James.

The train then came to a lurching halt, catching the students off guard. "Oh damn!" Sirius exclaimed. "We're here!"

"What's so bad about that?" Amanda questioned.

"Well, being here in itself isn't the bad thing, but we didn't get any food!" he cried, looking distraught.

"There there Sirius, we'll get tons of stuff at the feast. Let's just hope old Dippet doesn't drag on too long." Chris said, rolling her eyes.

"Oh, didn't you hear? Dippet retired, Professor Dumbledore took his position, and they have a new transfiguration teacher now." Lily supplied.

"A new headmaster? Eexxxcellant." Sirius cackled. "Pranking will be even better!"

"All students are asked to exit the train and make their way to the carriages for the Feast. Thank you." A stern voice said, sounding throughout the train.

"Here we go guys, third year.." James said.

"Third year, booyah!" Sirius exclaimed, raising his fist into the air.

"Where did that come from?" Amanda asked.

"Not the foggiest." Remus replied.

The boys gathered their things, while the girls ran back to their compartment to get theirs, and then they made their way to carriages, where they said their goodbyes and see you laters and went back to their respected house tables. Amanda went into the boat with the first years, receiving a few curious stares that she returned with a stern glare. Thus began year three at Hogwarts for the eight children.

Woohoo!! Ok, I started this before I left for Florida a week ago, and finished it today, the 3rd. I hope you all have a very wonderful 4th of July, or w/e you celebrate, and I'm too tired to give out individual thank you's, so ill group it together!!

Thanks to: Chris, Siri's Girl (Rhi), Cheetochick1217 (they were proud of her, but her dad was drunk), Cassie, Laurel, Amanda, no I didn't take your idea 'again' I mailed you about that, and lastly but not leastly, evil*grrl*13. I was so happy with the amount of reviews I got, and they were a great boost to my spirit in preparation of my grandfather's funeral. Thank you all again, and have a nice holiday weekend!