Chapter 3- Information Almost Told
A/n- IMPORTANT!!!! PLEASE read ALL of my little notes. They may contain important info, or answer your questions. It doesn't take THAT long to read them seeing how they are only a couple of sentences. Sometimes I get emails from people who ask me questions about things that I have already explained in my notes~!!!!~ Anyway, I'm terribly sorry that this update came so late! I have been so busy! Tests and quizzes have been thrown at me in school, so many projects, so much homework, and CHINESE SCHOOL!!!! (This is the time you should start pitying me!! *hint hint* *cough cough*) But anyway, here's my chapter 3! Hope you like it!!!!!
Disclaimer- Refer to Chapter 2.
"You!" Lily and James spat out at the same time.
"What are you doing here?" they asked together.
"I do need to get to Hogwarts, and this is the easiest way," they replied at the same time yet again.
"Argh! Stop that!" they yelled together. Behind James, the two boys watched with wide eyes and amused expressions.
"Stop what?" they screamed.
"Stop saying things at the same time I do!" By now, they were quite frustrated.
"Er……guys? Maybe you shou—" one of the boys behind James started, but was interrupted by Lily and James's yelling.
"Stay out of it!" they both screamed at the boy. Then they turned around to face each other again.
"You know what? Just…just…just sit down or leave!" Lily managed to spit out without having James talking at the same time.
"Fine! We'll sit," James said with an annoyed look. He turned his head to look at the two boys behind him, and then turned again to look at Lily. He did this a few times, and then finally spoke.
"By the way, Lily…er…Lily…" James started, but hesitated when he couldn't think of her last name.
"It's Evans, Mr. Potter, Lily Evans," Lily replied through clenched teeth. The boy couldn't even remember her last name! How hard was it to remember Evans! It's not like her last name was Ryjgovibgech, like her friend Niluy, who was Indian.
"Er…right. Lily Evans, this is Remus Lupin and Sirius Black," James muttered, pointing to the two boys behind him. "Sirius, Remus, this is Lily," he said, now pointing at Lily.
As James was speaking, Lily had a chance to look at the two boys behind James. One of them, - Remus, was it? - was taller than Lily, but shorter than the other two. He was thin and had very neat, sandy-colored hair. His eyes were a gentle sapphire blue. He had a warm kind smile on as he looked at Lily. Lily felt herself blush. 'He was definitely better than James,' she concluded.
Next to Remus was Sirius. He was also very tall, only about 2 inches shorter than James, who was around 5'5". Sirius had dark hair and deep, hazel eyes. He was lean, but evidently strong, like James. 'Those two could pass off as brothers,' Lily thought. 'They sure are tall…' she thought as she looked up at them. She was, after all, only about 5'0".
"Well? Aren't you going to sit?" Lily wondered.
"Yes," James replied. He walked over to a velvet-covered seat across from Lily and sat down. Remus and Sirius did the same.
"So…are you really first years, or were you lying to me before?" Lily asked James. Her curiosity had overwhelmed her, and she decided she just had to know if he was in first year. After all, 11 year olds couldn't possibly be so tall, could they?
"No, I was not lying. I really am a first year. I know what you're thinking…I get it a lot. I'm actually 12, but I'm in first year because I turned 12 only recently," James answered.
"Oh. I see. When was your birthday?" Lily dared to ask.
"July 21st. When's yours?" came James's reply.
"May 5th. Remus and Sirius—are they your brothers?" Lily asked curiously.
"Oh, no. Actually, we just met yesterday," James replied.
"Oh really?" Lily inquired, an eyebrow slightly raised.
"Yes. My father was having a—what would you call it—a…party. We met then. Sirius's dad is a friend of my father's…a very special friend, as is Remus's. We never met because Sirius's father had moved to Somerset when Sirius was born, and Remus's family had moved to Ireland. They had returned to London only a few weeks ago, so that Remus and Sirius could start school at Hogwarts. So, as a welcome back party, and a work related issue, my father threw a…ball," James explained to Lily.
"I see. And where do you live, Mr. Potter?" Lily asked.
"Are you a secret agent? Am I a suspect being questioned?" James asked humorously.
"Oh! I'm sorry…I didn't mean to…I just…"Lily started.
"It's alright. Really! I don't mind. I'm quite used to it. Anyway, where do I live, you asked? Godric's Hollow," James told Lily, trying to reassure her.
"Godric's Hollow? Where's that?" Lily asked. She had never heard of the place before. (A/n-There are some things in my story that may not follow what J.K. Rowling wrote in her stories. So if I change something in my story, like make James a beater instead of a seeker or chaser, which I won't do, [James as beater!! Scary!] but if I do, don't tell me I did something wrong. Remember, this is MY story. MINE! MINE I tell you, mine!!!! Okay, that was it.)
"Yea…it's a…place…In England…Let me make this easier for me and you. It's a place that only wizards and witches can enter, muggles can't. Unless a wizard invites one in or the muggle has a relative that is a witch or wizard, of course," James responded.
"Oh…so…a muggle can't see this place?"
"Nope. Not at all."
"What if a muggle comes to Godric's Hollow? Will they walk into an invisible barrier or something?"
"No, of course not. If that happened, they'd know something was not right. No. Instead, they just walk right through it," James replied.
"How fascinating! What is Godric's Hollow like?" Lily questioned. Before James could reply, Sirius answered her.
"Godric's Hollow is a huge, huge, and I mean, HUGE estate. It belongs to the royal family of Gryffindor. I swear, that place is so huge, it could fit 10 Hogwarts in it! It is not a country, nor a shire, nor a state. It is only ONE house, no, mansion with about 10 million acres of beautiful, and I mean beautiful, land surrounding it. There is a beautiful flower garden that is very large and contains about 10 fountains, (yea, it is that big) and there is a small lake, so to speak. There is a little path surrounded by trees. It is a very, very peaceful and beautiful place. And it belongs to the royal family of Gryffindor, so not everyone has had the privilege to see it," Sirius answered Lily in s very proud, dignified tone.
"So…you…er…Godric's Hollow is your family's estate? Your part of the royal family of…what was it…Grindale…Gryffindor…yes, that's it…Gryffindor?" Lily asked, a bit frightened by Sirius's sudden participation in the conversation and by his tone.
"Hahaha! Do I wish! Haven't you been listening to anything James has said? Godric's Hollow is his father's estate! His father's! James is the one who is part of the royal family of Gryffindor! Not me! James is a direct descen—" Sirius started to say, but was stopped when James suddenly slapped a hand over Sirius's mouth.
"Shut up! She doesn't need to know any of this!! She'll find out later anyway! And what do you think your doing, going about blabbing me? Do you not realize that I am not here? And Dumbledore is going to announce it to the whole school anyway, and it's not as if nobody at Hogwarts won't know! Think about it will you? They'll recognize me immediately! Either that or Dumbledore will tell the whole school! So you don't have to blab to her about it!" James yelled at Sirius, obviously full of fury.
"Hey! Chill! Calm down, will you? Geez! I'm sorry! I didn't think you'd be so touchy about the subject? You should be proud of yourself! You should show…er…dignity! You should act all mighty and powerful! And what does it matter if I tell her now? As you said, she will find out later! Better sooner than later, right?" Sirius tried to defend himself.
"What the…? What are you talking about? Where and what is Gryffindor? I know that it is a house in Hogwarts, but that is all I know. Is there a country called Gryffindor? Tell me! Please!" Lily cried. She was so confused and curious.
Finally, Remus spoke. It shocked everyone when they heard his voice, for he had remained quite this whole time.
"Sirius, James, please try to act civil. I know it is hard, but at least try. Lily, do calm down. Everyone, just sit down. And don't worry Lily. You will know in good time. You will know in good time." Remus replied calmly. Lily smiled. She definitely like Remus better that James. He was kind, helpful, and caring. He was also quite smart and very sensible. And quiet. He wasn't anything like James or Sirius, that was for sure.
"Now, if you are done, I believe that we will be arriving soon. You might wish to change. Here are your robes. Lily, you might wish to change in another compartment," Remus continued. They all tried to comprehend what Remus was saying, for they had changed subjects very quickly. Then, finally understanding, they all quickly grabbed their robes. Lily ran out and found another compartment where she could change. When she got back, the boys were already done, and sitting quietly. She walked in slowly, unsure of whether, they would mind her reentering.
"Are you done?" Lily asked quietly.
"Yes. I see you have changed too," James replied. He looked at her. Lily seemed drawn to his chocolate colored eyes. She felt her body start to heat up.
"Er…yea…I have…er…are we at Hogwarts yet?" Lily asked. Right after she finished her question, the train lurched to a stop. Lily felt herself lose her balance, and started to plummet to the ground. Fortunately, she didn't hit the hard, cold floor. Instead, she landed on something soft and warm.
Instead, she had landed on James Potter.
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