Okay, so I only got four reviews for my first chapter, but I was right. Last time I wrote this, I only got two reviews for my first chapter. Four is better than two. So I would like to thank those four reviewers:
Chocolateer
SatanBarbie
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Your reviews meant so much to me, thank you. Now I would like to get on with my story. A/N: Italics means thoughts.
Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling owns everything that you recognize. Unfortunately, I don't.
Welcome Back:
Lily gracefully walked through the wall between platforms 9 and 10 to reach platform 9¾ on the other side. She didn't show that she noticed everyone looking at her and whispering. She giggled to herself as she guessed what they were thinking. Look at all of them, they are probably asking themselves stuff like 'Who is that new girl? I don't remember the staff ever letting new kids come, especially not in their 4th or 5th year. That's really weird.' Lily just kept walking and smiling.
Lily opened the door of the first compartment she reached, hoping it was empty. It wasn't. Inside was just one person, Arabella Figg. Oh well, better than some annoying 2nd year. "Hello Arabella, how are you? Do you mind if I sit with you. I don't really want to be walking around for ten minutes to find another one."
Arabella had stick straight, brown hair that reached to her lower back. Her blue eyes sparkled many different shades. She was about 5'5", very thin, and very pretty. Her looks were not very noticeable, but her personality was. Arabella stared at Lily with her mouth noticeably opened. Who was this girl? How did she know who I was? "I'm fine, thanks for asking," she said as soon as she snapped out of her trance. "Of course you can sit here, but if you don't mind me asking, how do you know who I am?"
Lily smiled, "You don't recognize me, do you?"
"No, I'm sorry, I don't. Could you please tell me who you are?"
"I'm Li..." She was unable to finish her answer, because just at that moment, the apartment door swung open.
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"Hey guys, what's up?" James said as soon as he found his three best friends.
"Nothing at all," they said almost on cue. James noticed they were all staring at something. Sirius was even drooling. James turned and tried to follow their eyes. She had fiery red hair, milky skin, and dazzling green eyes. He felt as if those eyes could pierce a hole right through him.
We have to meet her was the first thought that popped into James head. They quickly saw what compartment she went into and followed her. As soon as they opened the compartment they realized they had interrupted her from saying something.
"Hi," said Remus, being the first able to catch his breath after they had seen her so close. "My name is Remus Lupin and these are my three best friends; James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew," pointing to each of his friends in turn.
Lily giggled again before saying, "I know who you are, but is always fun to be introduced to someone you already know."
"You know us, but how?" Remus was still the only one who was bale to talk.
"You guys can't recognize me either, can you?" The boys finally noticed there was someone else in the compartment with them. "This is actually going to be my 4th year at Hogwarts."
"Really? You are in our year, and I don't remember you," James was the next to be able to regain his voice.
"You can't? Well not only am I in your year, but I'm in Gryffindor with you too."
"Wait, what? Okay, let's think about who was in our year in the previous years," now Sirius was able to talk.
"Oh wow Sirius; you learned a new word, previous. I'm so proud," said Peter, the only one laughing at his own lame joke.
"Okay, okay, stop," said James. "In our year there is Arabella, but it's not her because she's sitting right in front of us. Erin Williams, but she had a million freckles so it's not her. Lily Evans, but she was fat, ugly, and had glasses, so it couldn't be her. Then there's Maegan Jacobs, and it's not her because she's your girlfriend, Remus, and we just saw her like three weeks ago. So who could it be?"
"Wait, wait, wait," said Arabella. "Lily?"
Lily smiled showing all of her shiny white teeth. "At least somebody was able to recognize who I was. Good job!"
"No way," all the boys stared, just as they had when they first saw her.
"Oh and James," she looked over at him smiling innocently. "Thank you so much for saying that I was fat and ugly. It really made my day."
"I'm so sorry, I wouldn't have said it if I knew it was you," he looked sincere.
"So what, if it was anyone else than you would have just been talking shit about me? So I'm sorry but I really don't care, it hurt." The six friends spent the rest of the time talking about Lily's change, Diagon Alley, school, Hogsmeade, the rising of Voldemort (Lily tried not to include herself in this conversation too much), and in the boys case; pranks. Somewhere in this conversation it was also noted that Remus had broken up with Maegan about a week ago. The rest of the marauders wondered why he hadn't before. Remus was just happy he broke up with Maegan before he saw the new Lily for the first time (A/N: Hint, hint.).
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"Firs' years, this way," Lily heard the familiar voice the instant she got of the train. "Hello Lily, Arabella, Marauders. How are you all doing today?"
"Hello Hagrid, we're great, how are you?" they all answered in unison laughing at a joke Sirius just told.
"I'm great, thanks; see you at the welcoming feast!"
"Bye!" they all shouted as they started to get into the horseless carriages. Lily would not dare to mention that she has seen something leading the carriages since second year. She wasn't quite sure if her new friends would think she was crazy (A/N: Her dad died when she came home for Christmas break, so when she came to school her first year, the carriages still seemed horseless).
As they started to walk to the front door the group heard another familiar voice. "Hey babe. What's your name?" Lily recognized the voice of Lucius Malfoy, but assumed he wasn't talking to her. "Hey sugar I was talking to you!" he grabbed her shoulder and spun Lily around to face him. Unlike everyone else she had seen so far, he was able to recognize her right away. "It can't be. The whale that was called Lily Evans has gone on a crash diet." Upon hearing this every boy who was staring at her (which was all of them) whispered among themselves along with the girls who stared at her with envy. "I knew no one could last as they did looking at you, without trying to become normal. Or maybe she has a crush on someone and is just trying to impress him. Hopefully it isn't me."
Just then Remus decided to get involved. "She didn't lose all that weight to fit in or impress anyone. She definitely doesn't want to impress you, I mean be realistic Malfoy, who would want to impress you. Plain and simple, it's you."
"Then why would she change?" sneered Malfoy.
"Does it really matter? She's changed and you're still an asshole, so life is good. Now it should be your turn to change, maybe to a different school, so life could be perfect." Malfoy just sneered again and walked away with his two best friends, Zachary Crabbe and Benjamin Goyle who were actually more like cronies, close behind him. "Glad that's over with, but you never really did tell you why you changed."
"I'll tell you when the time is right," she said simply as they walked into the great hall. Unfortunately, the right time is never. I don't want any of my new friends to get hurt.
As soon as the six friends sat down at the Gryffindor table, Professor McGonagall came to the table asking for James and Lily to follow her to the headmaster's office. When they finally reached the office, they noticed six other students from their year were already there. From Slytherin, there was Malfoy, and a nasty, bitch named Audrey Parkinson (A/N: She had Pansy before she got married for the first time. (Does that tell you something about her family?) Then when she was married, she had her daughter keep her last name.) Representing Hufflepuff was Amos Diggory and Jana Banks. Finally, from Ravenclaw there was Charles Chang and Samantha Cunningham.
Once Lily and James sat down, Dumbledore finally started to speak. "I know you are all wondering why I called you down her. Right now all I can say is, you're not in trouble, and to come back here after the feast, the password is 'Fizzing Wheebies'. Now, I must go down to the feast because the sorting ceremony has just about ended, and I need to make a statement." He than strutted out of the room, making everyone laugh except for two.
Lily and James arrived at the great hall with just enough time to see Joshua Zhan be sorted into Ravenclaw. As they sat down, their other four friends blurted out question after question to see what Dumbledore wanted with the two. When they had finally stopped talking, Lily and James just said that they don't know anything yet and they have to go back after the meal. The friends ate their food calmly without any mishaps. Lily and James stood up after they finished eating, but were stopped from leaving. "Tell us everything when you get back," Sirius said blocking their path. He wouldn't let them pass until they promised to do so.
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Back up in Dumbledore's office, Dumbledore told the students what he was planning on doing. "As you all know, a rivalry has been going on in this school since it was created by its founders. Our goal is for you eight to break this feud, or at least try to soften it a bit. We devised a plan so you will be with each other at least every morning and evening (that is, unless you sneak out). You do not have a choice on this matter, but I need you to sign this piece of paper anyway." He passed around the paper, and the students all signed it, still silent. "Now that you have all signed, I will tell you about this program. But first, I will tell you why we picked 4th years as soon as your heads of house walk in." As if on cue, Minerva McGonagall from Gryffindor, Sydney Sprout from Hufflepuff, Ramona Rochester from Ravenclaw, and Gregory Grate from Slytherin.
Once the teachers were settled, Dumbledore started again. "We have chosen fourth years because they are right in the middle. They have had three years of school so far, and they have three more. After we chose the year, your heads nominated who they thought best suited for this position. Now to tell you why you are really here." All the students snapped to attention, the faces showing signs of horror and intrigue.
"The eight of you will be sharing a dorm for second and third terms. The girls will have the dorm on the right; the boys will have the dorm on the left. Although your friends will be allowed to visit you whenever you want, you will not be allowed inside of your main houses. There are some exceptions, though. You will be allowed in your own dorms during such things as holidays and balls. You will also be given a reward for doing this program. During these terms, you will each be given your own private bathroom, and only have to do homework for one subject of your choice. Before you go, I will need that choice so I can insure you do not receive homework from any other class. The password will be 'Houses Unite'. Any questions?" Nobody had any questions. "Since there are no questions, I will give you 5 minutes to thin of a subject.
When the five minutes were up, Dumbledore went around, and asked which subject they would each take. Unsurprisingly, both Ravenclaws said Arithmancy, both Hufflepuffs said Herbology, and both Slytherins said Potions. Only Gryffindor's choices were different, James said Transfiguration, and Lily said Charms. Dumbledore said one final statement, "I'm sure you will want to tell all of your friends now, so you are excused. Oh, and Lily, the change will work."
"But Professor, how can you tell?"
"Just trust me Lily."
"Okay Professor." The students then all walked out of the office. James and Lily both wondered what they would tell their friends, and just James wondering what Dumbledore meant by 'The change will work'. It must have something to do with why she changed her look. I wonder why, it must be something big! No, it can't be that big, I mean, after all, it's still Lily, never gotten in trouble in my life, Lily.
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So tell me what you think!!!! I hope you all like this chapter, I'm still not sure if it's that good. Oh well. Please R/R.
Chocolateer
SatanBarbie
Blinklee
Serenity
Your reviews meant so much to me, thank you. Now I would like to get on with my story. A/N: Italics means thoughts.
Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling owns everything that you recognize. Unfortunately, I don't.
Welcome Back:
Lily gracefully walked through the wall between platforms 9 and 10 to reach platform 9¾ on the other side. She didn't show that she noticed everyone looking at her and whispering. She giggled to herself as she guessed what they were thinking. Look at all of them, they are probably asking themselves stuff like 'Who is that new girl? I don't remember the staff ever letting new kids come, especially not in their 4th or 5th year. That's really weird.' Lily just kept walking and smiling.
Lily opened the door of the first compartment she reached, hoping it was empty. It wasn't. Inside was just one person, Arabella Figg. Oh well, better than some annoying 2nd year. "Hello Arabella, how are you? Do you mind if I sit with you. I don't really want to be walking around for ten minutes to find another one."
Arabella had stick straight, brown hair that reached to her lower back. Her blue eyes sparkled many different shades. She was about 5'5", very thin, and very pretty. Her looks were not very noticeable, but her personality was. Arabella stared at Lily with her mouth noticeably opened. Who was this girl? How did she know who I was? "I'm fine, thanks for asking," she said as soon as she snapped out of her trance. "Of course you can sit here, but if you don't mind me asking, how do you know who I am?"
Lily smiled, "You don't recognize me, do you?"
"No, I'm sorry, I don't. Could you please tell me who you are?"
"I'm Li..." She was unable to finish her answer, because just at that moment, the apartment door swung open.
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"Hey guys, what's up?" James said as soon as he found his three best friends.
"Nothing at all," they said almost on cue. James noticed they were all staring at something. Sirius was even drooling. James turned and tried to follow their eyes. She had fiery red hair, milky skin, and dazzling green eyes. He felt as if those eyes could pierce a hole right through him.
We have to meet her was the first thought that popped into James head. They quickly saw what compartment she went into and followed her. As soon as they opened the compartment they realized they had interrupted her from saying something.
"Hi," said Remus, being the first able to catch his breath after they had seen her so close. "My name is Remus Lupin and these are my three best friends; James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew," pointing to each of his friends in turn.
Lily giggled again before saying, "I know who you are, but is always fun to be introduced to someone you already know."
"You know us, but how?" Remus was still the only one who was bale to talk.
"You guys can't recognize me either, can you?" The boys finally noticed there was someone else in the compartment with them. "This is actually going to be my 4th year at Hogwarts."
"Really? You are in our year, and I don't remember you," James was the next to be able to regain his voice.
"You can't? Well not only am I in your year, but I'm in Gryffindor with you too."
"Wait, what? Okay, let's think about who was in our year in the previous years," now Sirius was able to talk.
"Oh wow Sirius; you learned a new word, previous. I'm so proud," said Peter, the only one laughing at his own lame joke.
"Okay, okay, stop," said James. "In our year there is Arabella, but it's not her because she's sitting right in front of us. Erin Williams, but she had a million freckles so it's not her. Lily Evans, but she was fat, ugly, and had glasses, so it couldn't be her. Then there's Maegan Jacobs, and it's not her because she's your girlfriend, Remus, and we just saw her like three weeks ago. So who could it be?"
"Wait, wait, wait," said Arabella. "Lily?"
Lily smiled showing all of her shiny white teeth. "At least somebody was able to recognize who I was. Good job!"
"No way," all the boys stared, just as they had when they first saw her.
"Oh and James," she looked over at him smiling innocently. "Thank you so much for saying that I was fat and ugly. It really made my day."
"I'm so sorry, I wouldn't have said it if I knew it was you," he looked sincere.
"So what, if it was anyone else than you would have just been talking shit about me? So I'm sorry but I really don't care, it hurt." The six friends spent the rest of the time talking about Lily's change, Diagon Alley, school, Hogsmeade, the rising of Voldemort (Lily tried not to include herself in this conversation too much), and in the boys case; pranks. Somewhere in this conversation it was also noted that Remus had broken up with Maegan about a week ago. The rest of the marauders wondered why he hadn't before. Remus was just happy he broke up with Maegan before he saw the new Lily for the first time (A/N: Hint, hint.).
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"Firs' years, this way," Lily heard the familiar voice the instant she got of the train. "Hello Lily, Arabella, Marauders. How are you all doing today?"
"Hello Hagrid, we're great, how are you?" they all answered in unison laughing at a joke Sirius just told.
"I'm great, thanks; see you at the welcoming feast!"
"Bye!" they all shouted as they started to get into the horseless carriages. Lily would not dare to mention that she has seen something leading the carriages since second year. She wasn't quite sure if her new friends would think she was crazy (A/N: Her dad died when she came home for Christmas break, so when she came to school her first year, the carriages still seemed horseless).
As they started to walk to the front door the group heard another familiar voice. "Hey babe. What's your name?" Lily recognized the voice of Lucius Malfoy, but assumed he wasn't talking to her. "Hey sugar I was talking to you!" he grabbed her shoulder and spun Lily around to face him. Unlike everyone else she had seen so far, he was able to recognize her right away. "It can't be. The whale that was called Lily Evans has gone on a crash diet." Upon hearing this every boy who was staring at her (which was all of them) whispered among themselves along with the girls who stared at her with envy. "I knew no one could last as they did looking at you, without trying to become normal. Or maybe she has a crush on someone and is just trying to impress him. Hopefully it isn't me."
Just then Remus decided to get involved. "She didn't lose all that weight to fit in or impress anyone. She definitely doesn't want to impress you, I mean be realistic Malfoy, who would want to impress you. Plain and simple, it's you."
"Then why would she change?" sneered Malfoy.
"Does it really matter? She's changed and you're still an asshole, so life is good. Now it should be your turn to change, maybe to a different school, so life could be perfect." Malfoy just sneered again and walked away with his two best friends, Zachary Crabbe and Benjamin Goyle who were actually more like cronies, close behind him. "Glad that's over with, but you never really did tell you why you changed."
"I'll tell you when the time is right," she said simply as they walked into the great hall. Unfortunately, the right time is never. I don't want any of my new friends to get hurt.
As soon as the six friends sat down at the Gryffindor table, Professor McGonagall came to the table asking for James and Lily to follow her to the headmaster's office. When they finally reached the office, they noticed six other students from their year were already there. From Slytherin, there was Malfoy, and a nasty, bitch named Audrey Parkinson (A/N: She had Pansy before she got married for the first time. (Does that tell you something about her family?) Then when she was married, she had her daughter keep her last name.) Representing Hufflepuff was Amos Diggory and Jana Banks. Finally, from Ravenclaw there was Charles Chang and Samantha Cunningham.
Once Lily and James sat down, Dumbledore finally started to speak. "I know you are all wondering why I called you down her. Right now all I can say is, you're not in trouble, and to come back here after the feast, the password is 'Fizzing Wheebies'. Now, I must go down to the feast because the sorting ceremony has just about ended, and I need to make a statement." He than strutted out of the room, making everyone laugh except for two.
Lily and James arrived at the great hall with just enough time to see Joshua Zhan be sorted into Ravenclaw. As they sat down, their other four friends blurted out question after question to see what Dumbledore wanted with the two. When they had finally stopped talking, Lily and James just said that they don't know anything yet and they have to go back after the meal. The friends ate their food calmly without any mishaps. Lily and James stood up after they finished eating, but were stopped from leaving. "Tell us everything when you get back," Sirius said blocking their path. He wouldn't let them pass until they promised to do so.
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Back up in Dumbledore's office, Dumbledore told the students what he was planning on doing. "As you all know, a rivalry has been going on in this school since it was created by its founders. Our goal is for you eight to break this feud, or at least try to soften it a bit. We devised a plan so you will be with each other at least every morning and evening (that is, unless you sneak out). You do not have a choice on this matter, but I need you to sign this piece of paper anyway." He passed around the paper, and the students all signed it, still silent. "Now that you have all signed, I will tell you about this program. But first, I will tell you why we picked 4th years as soon as your heads of house walk in." As if on cue, Minerva McGonagall from Gryffindor, Sydney Sprout from Hufflepuff, Ramona Rochester from Ravenclaw, and Gregory Grate from Slytherin.
Once the teachers were settled, Dumbledore started again. "We have chosen fourth years because they are right in the middle. They have had three years of school so far, and they have three more. After we chose the year, your heads nominated who they thought best suited for this position. Now to tell you why you are really here." All the students snapped to attention, the faces showing signs of horror and intrigue.
"The eight of you will be sharing a dorm for second and third terms. The girls will have the dorm on the right; the boys will have the dorm on the left. Although your friends will be allowed to visit you whenever you want, you will not be allowed inside of your main houses. There are some exceptions, though. You will be allowed in your own dorms during such things as holidays and balls. You will also be given a reward for doing this program. During these terms, you will each be given your own private bathroom, and only have to do homework for one subject of your choice. Before you go, I will need that choice so I can insure you do not receive homework from any other class. The password will be 'Houses Unite'. Any questions?" Nobody had any questions. "Since there are no questions, I will give you 5 minutes to thin of a subject.
When the five minutes were up, Dumbledore went around, and asked which subject they would each take. Unsurprisingly, both Ravenclaws said Arithmancy, both Hufflepuffs said Herbology, and both Slytherins said Potions. Only Gryffindor's choices were different, James said Transfiguration, and Lily said Charms. Dumbledore said one final statement, "I'm sure you will want to tell all of your friends now, so you are excused. Oh, and Lily, the change will work."
"But Professor, how can you tell?"
"Just trust me Lily."
"Okay Professor." The students then all walked out of the office. James and Lily both wondered what they would tell their friends, and just James wondering what Dumbledore meant by 'The change will work'. It must have something to do with why she changed her look. I wonder why, it must be something big! No, it can't be that big, I mean, after all, it's still Lily, never gotten in trouble in my life, Lily.
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So tell me what you think!!!! I hope you all like this chapter, I'm still not sure if it's that good. Oh well. Please R/R.