"And in first place, with 485 points, SLYTHERIN!"

It was the "end of the school year" feast, and Professor Dumbledore was announcing the winners of the House Cup. Much to the rest of the school's disappointment, Slytherin won. Lily very much wanted to wipe the ridiculously happy grins off their faces.

Lacey, who was sitting with them for a change nudged Lily. "Stop glaring at them Lils, James and Sirius have something in mind."

Lily looked up at her friend and grinned (Hey that rhymes!). Then she looked at James and Sirius who both tried to look extremely innocent, note the TRIED part. They kept giving each other evil grins, which for Lily was a dead giveaway.

The Slytherins were still jumping up and down screaming happily, when all of a sudden they all stopped. Their skin was turning brown, and they were beginning to grow golden fur! With a big POP their heads tuned into lions heads. The whole school was roaring with laughter as a Slytherin, whom they suspected was Snape judging by the sliminess of his fur, tried to yell at the but all that came out was a loud roar!

The Marauders were laughing so hard, that they didn't even notice what was happening. Only little Peter noticed.

All the Slytherins started advancing on the Gryffindors with an angry and slightly hungry look on their faces.

"Uh, they don't look too happy to me, eh James?" asked Peter backing up.

James was laughing too hard to notice. Neither did the staff or the rest of the school.

"Um, James? Sirius? REMUS?" Peter tried again.

They ignored him

"Um, GIRLS??" He yelled.



By then the Slytherins were at the table about to attack. Peter yelped and ran out of the Great Hall, closely followed the rest of the school. The Sytherins were about to follow them out, when the staff noticed what was going on and turned the Slytherins back. The Slytherins went back to there table grumbling about how they should've ate them when they had the chance.

The Marauders and the girls didn't stop running until they reached the Gryffindors tower, mainly because they knew how much trouble they would be in if they went back.

The Fat Lady raised an eyebrow.

"Why so out of breath? Shouldn't you be at the feast?" she asked.

"Gobble Wobble," they all chorused.

"If you say so." The portrait hole swung open and they all stumbled inside.

"Next time, Peter, BREAK THE GLASS OF PUMPKIN ON OUR HEADS IF YOUR HAVE TO!" yelled Lisa.

"Hey, I tried!" he said defending himself.

In the mean time, Lily was scolding Sirius and James half heartedly. "What WERE you thinking? Turning SLYTHERINS, of all people into BLOODY LIONS so that when they get mad at CERTAIN GRYFFINDORS for doing that to them, they could come and GOBBLE US UP! Honestly," she said shaking her head.

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The ride back home was filled with laughter. Lily had taken a bunch of pictures of her and her friends a put them in a photo album. Lily looked around and sighed. The compartment looked the same as it did on their first ride here, except this time the Marauders and Lacey's brother were there.

"So what's everyone doing over the summer?" asked Sirius.

"I gotta stay home," said Lacey quietly. "Family business." She said looking over at her brother.

"For me it's a whole summer with my muggle sister, Petunia. I'm probably going to spend most of it at James house though," Lily said.

"EWW! You mean that nasty sister of yours that I saw?" asked James looking as though he would be sick.

Lily had to grin. "Unfortunately, yes. Don't worry though, I have plans."

James smiled; he had a feeling that he knew what was running through his friends mind.

"Sooo, whoever's not busy could come over to my house. My parents sent me an owl telling me that the Malfoys are moving into James's old house. I have the feeling that, without company, it'll be a long, painful summer." Sirius sighed dramatically, while James jumped up. "WHAT?!?!?!?!

Lily giggled.

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Pretty soon, they reached Kings Cross station. Before going back through the barrier Lily gave all her friends a huge hug and promised to write them.

After she finished saying goodbyes, she pulled Lacey aside.

"Lace, just want you to know that I'll always be there for you. If anything's on your mind, just write to me or call me." Lily smiled.

"I know. Sorry I've been gone and everything but I can explain. Now's just not the right time."

Lily squeezed her friend's hand. "I understand. See you next term and I'll write lots!" she grinned and was about to leave, but Lacey pulled her back She gave her a letter. "Here. Read this on the way home ok?"

"Ok bye," Lily said. She waved, then hurried back over to James.

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Lily's mom picked both Lily and James up at King Cross station. Once they were in the car Lily took out the letter Lacey had given her.

"What that?" asked James curiously.

"I dunno," Lily replied opening it. She read it out loud.

Dear Lily,

I just wanna say that that I'm really going to miss you next year. Because of things that are happening at home, I might not be here next school year. Dumbledore knows the situation. Don't worry, I'll keep in touch with you guys. So hope you guys have a great summer. Say hi to James for me!

Your friend,

Lacey



"WHAT!" Lily cried.

James and Lily looked at each other and Lily could see that James didn't understand this anymore than she did.





A/N: That's the end of first year everyone!!!! Starting next chapter will be their summer adventures. It's almost time for Laceys secret to be revealed. Uh oh. ReVIEW EVerY1! Thankz!!!!

Maryam