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When we were young. . .er!
Isabella's POV
The past week has been absolutely lovely. Gryffindor Tower has been the happiest it has ever been. Guess who's the new couple? If you guessed James and Lily you're wrong, it's Sirius and Em. The 8 of us have been spending a lot of time together, Rob is getting a bit upset but I have a little trick in making him happy. Anyways, I pointed out that Sirius and Em are going out, James and Lily are spending a lot of time together and Remus and Bec always study together. Rob's always wondering about Peter, but he's always off somewhere, no one knows where he is. Anyway I'm not interested in Peter not one bit, he's more like a little, annoying, tag-along, idiotic, stupid head, (traitor) brother. (EOW I hate Wormtail, but in POA Sirius said something like "then you should have died rather than betray your friends, as we would have done for you").
Everynight the 8 of us sit in the common room and do our homework or talk about our years at Hogwarts. We have spent more together in the past week, than we have in the last 6 years. Everyone's on 1st name basis and we're just as close as the other houses. "Take that stupid Hufflepuffs", the Hufflepuffs were making fun of us last week, they said we didn't even know each others first names and little things like that, but it still pissed me off. Well I have to do this stupid Potions essay now. I hate potions.
Em's POV
It's Monday night and Lily and I are walking back to Gryffindor Tower. I'm in a relationship now. WOW! It's great to get away from Sirius though. Not that I don't like his company, it's just that too much of his company is driving me crazy. Hehehe, I miss being with normal people.
"Em, it's funny how things have changed. It's nice to reminisce about the good ol' days. The days when the boys were, what was it again?" said Lily as she jumped a trick step "um, I forget what we use to call them"
"coottee infested, bad breath smelling, never taken a shower in your life, butt smelling" we said together, but I had stopped because I just remembered what happened on the train in 1st year when we were going home for Christmas break, but Lily continued "vomit eating, slug loving, POO HEADS" we broke out into a fit of laughter.
"Yep, the Good ol' days" said Sirius as he and James emerged from a tapestry "I can't believe you still remember that" added Sirius as he put his arms around my shoulder.
"You guys use to hate us" said James, now walking next to Lily.
"Well, not all of us hated you guys" I commented with a mischievous grin "We all disliked you guys, but only one of us really hated one of you. Or at least that's what she said. I think it was something to do with a big head, a snitch, messy hair and the boy that's standing next to her right now"
I loved making Lily and James feel uncomfortable. Yesterday in History of Magic I made them sit next to each other because I wanted to sit next to Sirius. We sat behind them and we watched as they accidental touched each other and abruptly pulled away or were caught looking at each other. It was hilarious. They want each other hardcore. But I think James wants Lily more than Lily wants James, well James has always wanted Lily. Or maybe Lily can control herself more than James can. Another funny thing that happened was that James kept on leaning closer to her; he said it was because he wanted to look at her notes, but that was the lamest excuse ever, he liked being close to her.
We reached the portrait and Sirius said the new password because no one else knew it "Sirius and Emmeline, forever!" We all laughed and entered the common room. He's sweet, I suddenly had flashbacks of our first date. I decided I'd tell everyone that story when we were having our usual chats by the fire.
"Come on girls, let's go by the fire" suggested James to Lily, Me and Bella who was still studying.
"I'll sit with you guys later, I have this stupid potion thingy to do" growled Bella as she ripped her 10th parchment "I hate N.E.W.T potions"
As the four of us made ourselves comfortable by the fire, (Lily and I were sharing the good double seater couch and a blanket was placed across our legs, while James and Sirius fought over the 2nd good double seater couch, why couldn't they share?), Bec and Remus walked through the portrait hole. Any money they just came back from the library. Why do they enjoy studying so much?
"So how was the library?" asked Lily as she threw a pillow at James who was about to say something rude and that would make both Remus and Bec feel uncomfortable. Lily had a way with James, like she could read his mind or something. She could also keep him well behaved.
"Fine" replied Remus, looking a bit sick.
"Same old, reading, writing, studying" said an exhausted looking Bec.
"Sit down guys" I suggested, making room for Bec between myself and Lily. She practically fell into the gap, she looked half awake. "Maybe you two should go to sleep, you look tired"
"Nuh, we're fine" replied Remus as he sat in an empty armchair "I like talking about the stupid things we did when we were younger"
"Oh yeah" I practically screamed "I was just remembering our first date. Do you remember Sirius? Remember how you tripped down the stairs and broke like 10 bones"
"It was only 2" replied Sirius "And I would like to thank you for being there with me while I had them fixed. You were what got me through that horrific experience, you are my guardian angel"
"Sirius, Madam Pomfrey fixed you up in 2 seconds" I reminded him. Everyone laughed.
"The rest of the day went pretty smoothly, except for the part where you accidentally tripped on your robes at the Three Broomsticks" Sirius said animatedly.
"I bumped my head and fell unconscious" I continued "you carried me all the way back to Gryffindor Tower. That was sweet. I remembered waking up to the sight of your shaggy hair; I could have sworn you were a dog. That was the best date I ever had"
Isabella had just given up on her potions homework and was making her way to an empty chair.
"I remember that" Bella squealed as she removed her shoes and tucked her feet under her butt "I remember how you couldn't stop talking about Sirius that whole night. 'Oh he's so cute and sweet. Why didn't he kiss me? Am I ugly? Do you think he'll ask me out again? How could I be so stupid and trip on my robes? Stupid stupid stupid' You just couldn't stop thinking about him"
"Well I guess I am pretty unforgettable" said Sirius as he did James' thing, he rumpled his hair to make look messy "Did I do it right Prongs? Did I do it right Lily, did that annoy you?"
Lily just rolled her eyes and James grabbed Sirius in a headlock and they rolled on the ground play fighting. BOYS!
"Hey guys, do you remember that time James' asked out Lily?" asked Bec with a huge smirk on her face "Or should I say do you remember the many times James asked out Lily and Lily refused?" That got James and Sirius' attention. Everyone laughed, but James and Lily were turning a deep red colour.
"Let's change the subject, shall we" suggested James.
"Yes, I think so" pleaded Lily you could hear the desperation in her voice "So do you guys remember what happened on the train in 1st year for Christmas vacation" obviously she was trying to change the subject, but that subject too was a bad subject to talk about. Because she seemed to not want to talk about it, neither did a few of my fellow Gryffindor's.
"NO!" yelled Sirius, Bec, James, Lily (to my surprise because she was the one who asked) myself and the new arrival, Peter. He had just walked in the portrait hole. Isabella and Remus just laughed at our terrified faces and were about to pursue the subject, but were stopped by a sudden yell and someone stomping down from the girls dorms.
A little brunette 1st year came into sight. She looked furious.
"Fletcher!" she yelled "get down her RIGHT NOW!"
"You yelled your highness" replied a smirking Mudungus Fletcher while he bowed "So what's up Ms. Evelyn Brown. Lose anything"
"What's up? What's up is that you stole my diary and I want it back. I didn't lose it, you STOLE it, you thief, you rascal, you scum, UGH!" she screamed as she leapt at Mudungus. Mudungus was covering his face, but not fighting back as Evelyn slapped him. James and Lily got up and separated the distraught looking Evelyn and shocked looking Mudungus. Lily restrained Evelyn as James helped Mudungus to his feet.
"Come on Evelyn let's go upstairs for a bit" implored Lily "James will get your diary from Mudungus, don't worry"
"FINE!" yelled "MUDUNGUS FLETCHER BE VERY CAREFUL FROM NOW ON"
Lily and Evelyn went upstairs, while James and Mudungus sat with the rest of us by the fire.
"You know Dung," started James "you shouldn't have stolen her diary. If you wanted her to like you you should, um, I don't know"
"How about chase her around the common room with mistletoe" suggested Bella with a mischievous grin on her face.
The room fell silent and everyone went into a thoughtful silence.
"Better yet, send her some singing house elves for Valentines, teach them how to sing, um what was it again, yes I remember, How Sweet it is to be Loved by You, (I know gay song, but it worked good in American Pie)" suggested Remus with an even more mischievious grin.
"Both of shut up" retorted James "Now Dung just give her the diary and things will be alright. Maybe she'll call you by your first name"
"I don't want her to like me, I don't even want her to call me by my first name" replied Dung "All I want to do is get her angry. That's all. Is that too much to ask for?"
"By the sounds of it mate, I reckon she won't call you by your 1st name until 7th year" commented Sirius "If you're lucky"
"Mudungus" explained Bec "Please just give her diary back. AND don't read it"
"Who's says I haven't?" replied Mudungus "Don't worry, I was just joking. I never opened it, I swear"
"Good" snapped the 3 girls. Boys can be so annoying.
Lily and Evelyn walked back into the room giggling. Evelyn looked a lot calmer and happier. They walked over to Mudungus and James.
"Sorry I was slapping you" apologized Evelyn.
"Nuh it was my fault" mumbled Mudungus "Here's your diary. Don't worry I didn't open it"
"Thanks" mumbled Evelyn as she took her diary from Mudungus' hands and blushed as she touched his fingers.
"No problem" replied Mudungus.
"Well nightie night firsties" said James "Don't let the bed bugs bite"
James and Lily escorted the two to the stairs. They looked like a little family. Mom, Dad and 2 children. James and Lily would make great parents; I wonder how many kids they will have? Could I imagine Sirius and me with kids? Maybe later on.
"You know what" teased Remus as James and Lily took their seats "Those two remind me of two people. I just can't think who it is. Who do you think Em?"
"Well, I think Evelyn reminds me of Lily and Mudungus reminds me of James" I replied.
We all laughed hysterically at the facial expressions of James and Lily. They looked so uncomfortable and embarrassed. After we stopped laughing we continued our chatty session.
"So are you guys ready to revisit the events that took place on a certain train, on a certain Christmas vacation?" Bella asked.
"Yeah guys it was so long ago. Get over your embarrassment" added Remus
A/N – sorry guys wanted to add a little suspense. I promise the events that took place on the train will be retold next chapter. Promise promise promise. There was a little hint in that chapter about the train. Guess and Review. Tell me what you think happened on the train.
Next chapter up ASAP. Been a bit busy cause my sis is getting married. YAY. Mwah hope you liked.
Sorry if there were any mistakes written in a rush.