Chapter 2
"James? James?" Lily Evans quietly called, as she looked into each compartment of the train.
Being Head Girl and Head Boy required that they perform the copious number of duties, which are and will be assigned to them. Lily was looking for The Head Boy in order that they begin to gather all prefects together so that the transition from the Hogwarts Express into the horseless carriages would be eventless and quick. This being the first of many such duties undertaken by Head Boy and Girl.
Lily realizing that such a feat could not be organized on her own decided to enlist the help of the (apparently at the moment non existent) Head Boy.
Nearing the back of the train, to be precise, the very last compartment, where, Lily unexpectedly realized should have been the first place to look for the unofficial head of the mischievous Marauders.
Why is it that I remember that for the past six years that was where James Potter could always be found? In the last compartment of the train. Lily mused to herself.
She brushed the thought of as common knowledge and chided herself for not thinking about that apparent and obvious hideout for James and his friends sooner, thereby saving her a lot of time and energy in a futile search of the train.
"James?" Lily gently called as she nudged the compartment door slightly open.
"Oh hello there Lily! How was your holiday?" Remus Lupin immediately asked, when he saw Lily moved quietly into the compartment.
"Hello to you to Remus. My vacation went fairly well but I must say it does feel good to be back here."
"Lily? Is there any particular reason that you are here, I don't mean to sound offensive but you are not normally to be found chatting on the train to school? I have noticed that over the years." James said, all the while wondering why is it that he noticed what she did on the train to Hogwarts.
Lily smiled. It was true, that on the train ride to Hogwarts over the years when most students mill about the train excitedly talking about their vacation, Lily could be found enjoying the last few minutes of peace she would have all school year.
"Yes James I do in fact have a reason to being here and I take no offence in your observation because it is quite true." Lily replied good -humourly.
"I was in the process of locating our new Head Boy which I was led to believe was you Mr. Potter, in the hope that you would join the Head Girl, being myself, in organizing the prefects about the train and making sure that everything is well organized for our arrival at the station." She continued.
"Oh Dear! I so sorry Lily for not thinking about helping you sooner." James quickly apologized, as he quickly and easily flicked his wand at himself while saying a small incantation changing his ordinary jeans and sweater into his school robes badge and all.
Lily, who was already in her school robes, accepted his apology with a quick nod of her head.
"Ok Lads I'm off to instil and enforce good manners and excellent rule obeying on our fellow students!" James laughingly said as he and Lily walked towards the front of the train.
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The transition from the train to the carriages and thence to the castle was blissfully and thankfully uneventful. After their duties as Head Boy and Head Girl were completed for the time being Lily and James went off to their respective friends.
Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew and James Potter have been almost inseparable since the four met at the Sorting Ceremony so many years ago. As luck or misfortune (depends on how you look at it) would have it the four were sorted into Gryffindor House together and mischief and fun was the by-product of their friendship. They could often be seen in close calculating discussions on where and how to unleash their next prank or often just clowning about in the Gryffindor common room.
Both James and Sirius were on the House's Quidditich Team, James as a chaser as mentioned earlier and Sirius as a beater. The two were easily recognizable as the best of friends even within the group of four.
Jocelyn Collins, Kaelyn Chancery and Lily Evans also met at the Sorting Ceremony, which also sorted them into Gryffindor, however their friendship proved to be a wonderful and thankfully for the teachers fruitful one. The three girls could often be seen tutoring the younger children with Charms, Potions or whatever problem they seemed to be having. This is not to say that the girls didn't have their share of fun. They were often the last to leave at any school Balls, yelled among the loudest at Quidditich matches, and have even been known to pull a harmless prank or two in their time.
Presently however both groups of friends were talking excitedly in the Great Hall awaiting the beginning of the school year with the sorting and a grand feast.
Though Lily and James were in the same House and also in some of the same classes they were just mere acquaintances and therefore although the two groups of friends sat opposite each other at the table there were only small general conversations between the two groups.
After the feast James and Lily resumed their positions as Head Boy and Girl and quietly led the Gryffindors to their tower. They entered the room through the portrait hole which was their secret entrance after giving the Fat Lady in the portrait the password (Pickles).
After all was settled James bid Lily goodnight and promised to meet her the following Monday after their Charms lesson to organize the first Quidditch Match, which was to be held in two weeks time.
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"James? James?" Lily Evans quietly called, as she looked into each compartment of the train.
Being Head Girl and Head Boy required that they perform the copious number of duties, which are and will be assigned to them. Lily was looking for The Head Boy in order that they begin to gather all prefects together so that the transition from the Hogwarts Express into the horseless carriages would be eventless and quick. This being the first of many such duties undertaken by Head Boy and Girl.
Lily realizing that such a feat could not be organized on her own decided to enlist the help of the (apparently at the moment non existent) Head Boy.
Nearing the back of the train, to be precise, the very last compartment, where, Lily unexpectedly realized should have been the first place to look for the unofficial head of the mischievous Marauders.
Why is it that I remember that for the past six years that was where James Potter could always be found? In the last compartment of the train. Lily mused to herself.
She brushed the thought of as common knowledge and chided herself for not thinking about that apparent and obvious hideout for James and his friends sooner, thereby saving her a lot of time and energy in a futile search of the train.
"James?" Lily gently called as she nudged the compartment door slightly open.
"Oh hello there Lily! How was your holiday?" Remus Lupin immediately asked, when he saw Lily moved quietly into the compartment.
"Hello to you to Remus. My vacation went fairly well but I must say it does feel good to be back here."
"Lily? Is there any particular reason that you are here, I don't mean to sound offensive but you are not normally to be found chatting on the train to school? I have noticed that over the years." James said, all the while wondering why is it that he noticed what she did on the train to Hogwarts.
Lily smiled. It was true, that on the train ride to Hogwarts over the years when most students mill about the train excitedly talking about their vacation, Lily could be found enjoying the last few minutes of peace she would have all school year.
"Yes James I do in fact have a reason to being here and I take no offence in your observation because it is quite true." Lily replied good -humourly.
"I was in the process of locating our new Head Boy which I was led to believe was you Mr. Potter, in the hope that you would join the Head Girl, being myself, in organizing the prefects about the train and making sure that everything is well organized for our arrival at the station." She continued.
"Oh Dear! I so sorry Lily for not thinking about helping you sooner." James quickly apologized, as he quickly and easily flicked his wand at himself while saying a small incantation changing his ordinary jeans and sweater into his school robes badge and all.
Lily, who was already in her school robes, accepted his apology with a quick nod of her head.
"Ok Lads I'm off to instil and enforce good manners and excellent rule obeying on our fellow students!" James laughingly said as he and Lily walked towards the front of the train.
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The transition from the train to the carriages and thence to the castle was blissfully and thankfully uneventful. After their duties as Head Boy and Head Girl were completed for the time being Lily and James went off to their respective friends.
Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Peter Pettigrew and James Potter have been almost inseparable since the four met at the Sorting Ceremony so many years ago. As luck or misfortune (depends on how you look at it) would have it the four were sorted into Gryffindor House together and mischief and fun was the by-product of their friendship. They could often be seen in close calculating discussions on where and how to unleash their next prank or often just clowning about in the Gryffindor common room.
Both James and Sirius were on the House's Quidditich Team, James as a chaser as mentioned earlier and Sirius as a beater. The two were easily recognizable as the best of friends even within the group of four.
Jocelyn Collins, Kaelyn Chancery and Lily Evans also met at the Sorting Ceremony, which also sorted them into Gryffindor, however their friendship proved to be a wonderful and thankfully for the teachers fruitful one. The three girls could often be seen tutoring the younger children with Charms, Potions or whatever problem they seemed to be having. This is not to say that the girls didn't have their share of fun. They were often the last to leave at any school Balls, yelled among the loudest at Quidditich matches, and have even been known to pull a harmless prank or two in their time.
Presently however both groups of friends were talking excitedly in the Great Hall awaiting the beginning of the school year with the sorting and a grand feast.
Though Lily and James were in the same House and also in some of the same classes they were just mere acquaintances and therefore although the two groups of friends sat opposite each other at the table there were only small general conversations between the two groups.
After the feast James and Lily resumed their positions as Head Boy and Girl and quietly led the Gryffindors to their tower. They entered the room through the portrait hole which was their secret entrance after giving the Fat Lady in the portrait the password (Pickles).
After all was settled James bid Lily goodnight and promised to meet her the following Monday after their Charms lesson to organize the first Quidditch Match, which was to be held in two weeks time.
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