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A/N: I started another story with this same chapter (I added a few very small thing) but have decided to start a new story. I also changed my OC's name. I know this is just the beginning, but it's about Aliena, a muggle born, who is torn between her former life as a muggle and her life now as a witch. Please Review! This is my first fan fic. I need feedback for my story. Be nice and review.
Pranks and Books
"Hurry up, Prongs!"
"I'm going as fast as I can. Where's that book?"
"Here. Come on hurry up! McGonagall'll be back any second."
"Almost done so keep your pants on, Padfoot. I just need to do one more thing... there done."
"Okay, pack it up and let's get outta here befor..."
"Good afternoon gentlemen."
Startled by the voice, the two Marauders stood up hurriedly. James quickly slid the book he was holding into his robes while Sirius pushed the other evidence under a desk. Turning around to meet their fate, James and Sirius came face to face with Professor McGonagall who was leading a very guilty looking Peter Pettigrew in front of her. Oh great, thought James, McGonagall. Peter gave his friends an apologetic glance then looked up with frightened eyes at McGonagall.
"I hope I'm not interrupting anything here." said McGonagall calmly yet giving the two fifth year Gryffindors a look that would send a grown man running. Sirius glared at Peter who was nervously fidgeting with his fingers. James could tell his friend was annoyed at Peter for letting them get caught.
"Course not, Professor." said James cheerfully, as he carefully slid the book into a pocket and assumed an innocent face that he knew didn't fool McGonagall for a second. Maybe we'll be able to get out of this one, he thought. We've done it before. "Me and Sirius were just coming back to get some stuff we left here during class."
Next to him Sirius nodded. "Now that we got it we'll be on our way now." He and James started to make their way the door and thought they might make it, but were stopped by McGonagall's stern voice. She knew them too well to know that they weren't doing anything.
"Nice try, gentlemen, but I am afraid I'm not satisfied." She held out her hand to James. "Now if I may please have what ever it is you are hiding." Her voice sounded impatient.
James sighed then reluctantly reached into his robe, pulled out a leather bound book and handed it to McGonagall. He cast a quick glance to Sirius who smiled as McGonagall examined the book.
"See Professor," said Sirius, quickly hiding his smile as he looked up at the Professor. "We just left that book here and were coming back to pick it up."
"I'm sure." Still not satisfied, McGonagall ran her hands over the leather searching for something that might look suspicious. Not finding anything she opened the cover to look at the inside of the book. Peter gave a small squeak as ink squirted out from the book and splattered McGonagall's face, covering her spectacles. James and Sirius hid their smiles of amusement, knowing it would get them in even more trouble, as McGonagall sputtered the ink from her mouth and glared at the two boys. They looked down at there feet trying hard not to laugh.
"You know this means another detention." she said curtly, wiping the ink away with a handkerchief she produced.
"Yes, Professor." said James, he hoped she didn't hear the laughter in his voice.
"Very well. You may go now." she waved them off and the three boys hurried out the door.
When they were out of earshot James and Sirius burst out laughing. Peter nervously laughed beside them.
"That was great, Prongs!" said Sirius, his dark eyes were shining from laughter "Did you see her face as the ink hit her?"
"I know." answered James, wiping the tears from his eyes. "I thought she was going to murder us."
The three Marauders turned down the corridor that led to the Gryffindor common room. It was a Wednesday afternoon and classes were done for the day. Students were milling around in the halls talking and laughing freely. A group of girls giggled as the group walked by and waved to Sirius and James. Not being able to resist, Sirius sent one of his charming smiles and a small wink to the group of girls who only giggled harder. James just rolled his eyes. He knew that Sirius couldn't resist showing off around girls.
They reached the portrait of the Fat Lady and went inside after mumbling the password. ("Dragon Tooth")
James and Sirius each threw themselves into an armchair in the common room, leaving Peter to sit on the couch. The common room was empty except for them. Most of the students were taking advantage of the nice day and were spending their time outside in the warm weather.
"Wormtail, you were supposed to be the look out. We told you to call out if any teachers came by."
Peter sat up from his position on the couch to look at James. "I'm sorry," he apologized "I was caught off guard. She snuck up on me. I was looking the other way when she came up behind me." He looked at his two friends hoping for an apology, but they weren't giving in. "I mean... it didn't turn out too bad. You only got a detention and it's not like you never had one before." He smiled awkwardly.
James rolled his eyes. "I don't care about the detention. It's just better when you're not caught."
James leaned back his head and let out a sigh. Usually they didn't get caught, but the few times they did were one to many. They had always left someone to be the look out (usually Peter) but that didn't always work out, just like it didn't now. Somehow the professors were one step ahead of them, almost like they had a sixth sense for trouble. And James and Sirius were nothing but trouble. During the five years they had attended Hogwarts, they had been dubbed "The Terrible Two." him and Sirius. They were best friends and the best pranksters in the school and probably the history of Hogwarts. From setting the Transfiguration animals loose, to turning the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor's hair blue (they got a months worth of detention for that), no prank was too big or too small for the two of them. And not only were they good at pranking, they were good in pretty much everything else.
The two of them were top in their class, excelling at all magical academics. They were also popular, thanks to their good looks. James was seeker of the Gryffindor Quidditch, never failing to catch the Snitch in a match and assuring them a win every time. In fact, Gryffindor was looking to secure the Quidditch Cup for the fourth year running, ever since James joined the team. Sirius was very popular with the girls in the school. James didn't know what is was, but something about Sirius made the girl giggle and flip their hair when ever he passed. Sirius also couldn't help showing off around the girls either. When he was near them, he would casually run his fingers through his hair and flash one of his charming, mischievous smiles. He could have almost any girl in the school yet he remained single. James didn't have a shortage of girls either, he knew many girls who would have liked to hook up with him, but like Sirius, he remained single, but not for the same reasons.
Besides Sirius, James also had two other great friends; Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew. Remus was the smart one of the group, but not like James and Sirius. He learned by reading and studying constantly. He could often be seen at night studying for an upcoming test while James and Sirius would be planning their next prank. Remus usually didn't participate in the pranks they played and stayed a good boy. That's probably why he was named a prefect. Because he was so different from James and Sirius, people often wondered why someone like Remus would befriend someone like them. But Remus got along well with them and they had their share of fun and laughs together.
Peter on the other hand was, what you could say, 'the sore thumb of the group'. He was completely different from the rest of them. Whereas James, Sirius and Remus were smart and good looking, Peter was rather slow witted and, let's just say, not the type most girls wanted. James and Sirius would often make fun of Peter because of this, but it was all for good fun.
Still, these four friends, somewhat totally different from the others, joined together and were great friends, much to everyone else's surprise.
"You know what? We really need something else besides Wormtail for a look out."
James sat up, startled from his train of thought. He looked over at Sirius, who had spoken and was looking at him expectantly. James shook his head, clearing the other thoughts from his mind.
"Sorry, lost you for a minute. What were you saying?"
Sirius sighed, obvious annoyed that James hadn't been listening. "I was just saying that we need more than Wormtail looking out for teachers." He looked in Peter's direction. "I mean seriously Pete, that's the third time this month we've been caught. And it's all thanks to you."
Peter looked sheepishly at Sirius. "I'm sorry. But it isn't my fault, honest. I mean, those professors... they just sneak up on you and..."
"Stop trying to dodge the blame Wormtail, it's your fault we were caught." said James.
Peter murmured something under his breath and sank back down in the couch's cushions.
James ran his fingers though his hair causing it to look untidy yet, attractive. "What were you talking about Padfoot?"
Sirius looked up from the chair. During those few moments, he somehow drifted off from the conversation and was now being brought back.
"Huh, what? ...Um, I was just saying we need something besides Peter for a guard and stuff."
"Like what?"
"I don't know. Like a sensor or something. Something that'll let us know when someone is coming."
James thought that is would be a good idea to have something like that. He had even thought about it before, though never brought it up. A warning device. With that they would be able to do almost anything without being caught.
The portrait door opened and two people walked into the common room. One was a sandy hair boy with gray eyes holding a stack of books. He was talking to a rather pretty girl with dark auburn hair that fell to her shoulders and deep, hazel eyes that gleamed with life and energy. She was also carrying a stack of books. They were deep in conversation as they walked over. James recognized them as his friend Remus Lupin and Aliena Hugh, another fifth year who they had a causal acquaintance with. Like Remus, Aliena learned from studying and reading. She was an intelligent girl, not quite as smart as James and Sirius, but clever enough. She was mostly a quiet girl and kept to herself and her studying, but she had a good amount of friends and James did know her to get rowdy, especially out on the Quidditch Pitch. Aliena was a very talented Chaser and played for the Gryffindor Quidditch Team.
Remus and Aliena walked over to the table near where James and them were sitting and dropped the books on the table with a loud thud. The noise startled Peter, who had apparently been sleeping, and he sat up to make room for Remus and Aliena. James eyed the books with amusement.
"Is that the whole library Moony?"
"It's for homework." Remus said, shifting though the books.
James shrugged, he knew better then to question Remus's homework habits. Instead, he reached out to grab a book that was on the top of the pile. It was a thick book bound in a night blue cover. "This doesn't look like it will help you study."
The gold letters of the title read: Spellbound, a romance novel. James chuckled.
"Wow Moony, never thought you were the romantic type." he said, and began to flip through the book.
"'The blanket of stars shone overhead above the two lovers. Aden held gently in his arms a smiling angel. Her fingers ran though his dark hair, while his hand caressed her face....' "
Aliena looked up at James, who was reading the passage from the book. "That's mine."
"Oh," James closed the book and handed it to Aliena. "Still it would be good for you Moony. It might give you some ideas on how to pick up some girls."
Remus, not taking notice to James's comment, picked up another book and began to look through it.
"It might not be a bad idea for you to look through it James." Aliena said "It might give you some ideas into wooing Lily." She glanced at James from over her book.
Sirius burst out laughing and even Remus put down his book to look a James, laughing softly. James glared.
It was no secret that he had a crush on Lily Evans. He had liked her since the first time he saw her in their first year at Hogwarts. He asked her out constantly, but Lily didn't seem interested in him. Sirius thought that James should give up on Lily, but James knew he never could. The way her red hair fell into her face or the way her startling green eye sparkled whenever she laughed captivated him.
"She'll break eventually. I mean she just can't keep refusing me." James crossed his arms looking at Aliena. He didn't like to be constantly reminded that she wouldn't go out with him.
Remus put down his book. "James, she's not horse. You can't just break her. And trust me James, she can and will refuse you as many times as she likes."
James let out a deep sigh. "Aliena, you're her friend. What does she say about me?"
Aliena didn't answer and went back to reading Spellbound. James cleared his throat trying to get her attention.
"I am not a liberty to say."
James looked at her wide-eyed. "Why? Ahh, come on Ali. Tell me what she says." he pleaded.
Aliena looked up a James with a fleeting glance. "She likes you."
James heart fluttered for a moment as the words sank in. He could feel his face burning, and hoped the others didn't notice. "Really?"
"No." she answered, a small smile on her face.
Sirius started laughing again and James's heart sank. Aliena had only been joking. He threw a pillow at Sirius to make him stop laugh, but it only resulted in Sirius throwing the pillow back up him, hitting him in the face. Aliena looked up at the two boys and with a sigh of frustration and annoyance she closed the book she was reading and stood up from the couch. As she passed the table she picked up a stack of books and balanced them on her hip. Remus saw her get up and when she passed him he put a hand on her arm.
"Where are you going? I thought we were going to do our homework?"
"It's too noisy in here." she cast a disdainfully look at James and Sirius, who were still fighting each other. "Besides I can do my homework later."
Remus looked disappointed. "Oh, well maybe another time."
"Yeah maybe." She turned and went up to the girls' dormitory.
A/N: I started another story with this same chapter (I added a few very small thing) but have decided to start a new story. I also changed my OC's name. I know this is just the beginning, but it's about Aliena, a muggle born, who is torn between her former life as a muggle and her life now as a witch. Please Review! This is my first fan fic. I need feedback for my story. Be nice and review.
Pranks and Books
"Hurry up, Prongs!"
"I'm going as fast as I can. Where's that book?"
"Here. Come on hurry up! McGonagall'll be back any second."
"Almost done so keep your pants on, Padfoot. I just need to do one more thing... there done."
"Okay, pack it up and let's get outta here befor..."
"Good afternoon gentlemen."
Startled by the voice, the two Marauders stood up hurriedly. James quickly slid the book he was holding into his robes while Sirius pushed the other evidence under a desk. Turning around to meet their fate, James and Sirius came face to face with Professor McGonagall who was leading a very guilty looking Peter Pettigrew in front of her. Oh great, thought James, McGonagall. Peter gave his friends an apologetic glance then looked up with frightened eyes at McGonagall.
"I hope I'm not interrupting anything here." said McGonagall calmly yet giving the two fifth year Gryffindors a look that would send a grown man running. Sirius glared at Peter who was nervously fidgeting with his fingers. James could tell his friend was annoyed at Peter for letting them get caught.
"Course not, Professor." said James cheerfully, as he carefully slid the book into a pocket and assumed an innocent face that he knew didn't fool McGonagall for a second. Maybe we'll be able to get out of this one, he thought. We've done it before. "Me and Sirius were just coming back to get some stuff we left here during class."
Next to him Sirius nodded. "Now that we got it we'll be on our way now." He and James started to make their way the door and thought they might make it, but were stopped by McGonagall's stern voice. She knew them too well to know that they weren't doing anything.
"Nice try, gentlemen, but I am afraid I'm not satisfied." She held out her hand to James. "Now if I may please have what ever it is you are hiding." Her voice sounded impatient.
James sighed then reluctantly reached into his robe, pulled out a leather bound book and handed it to McGonagall. He cast a quick glance to Sirius who smiled as McGonagall examined the book.
"See Professor," said Sirius, quickly hiding his smile as he looked up at the Professor. "We just left that book here and were coming back to pick it up."
"I'm sure." Still not satisfied, McGonagall ran her hands over the leather searching for something that might look suspicious. Not finding anything she opened the cover to look at the inside of the book. Peter gave a small squeak as ink squirted out from the book and splattered McGonagall's face, covering her spectacles. James and Sirius hid their smiles of amusement, knowing it would get them in even more trouble, as McGonagall sputtered the ink from her mouth and glared at the two boys. They looked down at there feet trying hard not to laugh.
"You know this means another detention." she said curtly, wiping the ink away with a handkerchief she produced.
"Yes, Professor." said James, he hoped she didn't hear the laughter in his voice.
"Very well. You may go now." she waved them off and the three boys hurried out the door.
When they were out of earshot James and Sirius burst out laughing. Peter nervously laughed beside them.
"That was great, Prongs!" said Sirius, his dark eyes were shining from laughter "Did you see her face as the ink hit her?"
"I know." answered James, wiping the tears from his eyes. "I thought she was going to murder us."
The three Marauders turned down the corridor that led to the Gryffindor common room. It was a Wednesday afternoon and classes were done for the day. Students were milling around in the halls talking and laughing freely. A group of girls giggled as the group walked by and waved to Sirius and James. Not being able to resist, Sirius sent one of his charming smiles and a small wink to the group of girls who only giggled harder. James just rolled his eyes. He knew that Sirius couldn't resist showing off around girls.
They reached the portrait of the Fat Lady and went inside after mumbling the password. ("Dragon Tooth")
James and Sirius each threw themselves into an armchair in the common room, leaving Peter to sit on the couch. The common room was empty except for them. Most of the students were taking advantage of the nice day and were spending their time outside in the warm weather.
"Wormtail, you were supposed to be the look out. We told you to call out if any teachers came by."
Peter sat up from his position on the couch to look at James. "I'm sorry," he apologized "I was caught off guard. She snuck up on me. I was looking the other way when she came up behind me." He looked at his two friends hoping for an apology, but they weren't giving in. "I mean... it didn't turn out too bad. You only got a detention and it's not like you never had one before." He smiled awkwardly.
James rolled his eyes. "I don't care about the detention. It's just better when you're not caught."
James leaned back his head and let out a sigh. Usually they didn't get caught, but the few times they did were one to many. They had always left someone to be the look out (usually Peter) but that didn't always work out, just like it didn't now. Somehow the professors were one step ahead of them, almost like they had a sixth sense for trouble. And James and Sirius were nothing but trouble. During the five years they had attended Hogwarts, they had been dubbed "The Terrible Two." him and Sirius. They were best friends and the best pranksters in the school and probably the history of Hogwarts. From setting the Transfiguration animals loose, to turning the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor's hair blue (they got a months worth of detention for that), no prank was too big or too small for the two of them. And not only were they good at pranking, they were good in pretty much everything else.
The two of them were top in their class, excelling at all magical academics. They were also popular, thanks to their good looks. James was seeker of the Gryffindor Quidditch, never failing to catch the Snitch in a match and assuring them a win every time. In fact, Gryffindor was looking to secure the Quidditch Cup for the fourth year running, ever since James joined the team. Sirius was very popular with the girls in the school. James didn't know what is was, but something about Sirius made the girl giggle and flip their hair when ever he passed. Sirius also couldn't help showing off around the girls either. When he was near them, he would casually run his fingers through his hair and flash one of his charming, mischievous smiles. He could have almost any girl in the school yet he remained single. James didn't have a shortage of girls either, he knew many girls who would have liked to hook up with him, but like Sirius, he remained single, but not for the same reasons.
Besides Sirius, James also had two other great friends; Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew. Remus was the smart one of the group, but not like James and Sirius. He learned by reading and studying constantly. He could often be seen at night studying for an upcoming test while James and Sirius would be planning their next prank. Remus usually didn't participate in the pranks they played and stayed a good boy. That's probably why he was named a prefect. Because he was so different from James and Sirius, people often wondered why someone like Remus would befriend someone like them. But Remus got along well with them and they had their share of fun and laughs together.
Peter on the other hand was, what you could say, 'the sore thumb of the group'. He was completely different from the rest of them. Whereas James, Sirius and Remus were smart and good looking, Peter was rather slow witted and, let's just say, not the type most girls wanted. James and Sirius would often make fun of Peter because of this, but it was all for good fun.
Still, these four friends, somewhat totally different from the others, joined together and were great friends, much to everyone else's surprise.
"You know what? We really need something else besides Wormtail for a look out."
James sat up, startled from his train of thought. He looked over at Sirius, who had spoken and was looking at him expectantly. James shook his head, clearing the other thoughts from his mind.
"Sorry, lost you for a minute. What were you saying?"
Sirius sighed, obvious annoyed that James hadn't been listening. "I was just saying that we need more than Wormtail looking out for teachers." He looked in Peter's direction. "I mean seriously Pete, that's the third time this month we've been caught. And it's all thanks to you."
Peter looked sheepishly at Sirius. "I'm sorry. But it isn't my fault, honest. I mean, those professors... they just sneak up on you and..."
"Stop trying to dodge the blame Wormtail, it's your fault we were caught." said James.
Peter murmured something under his breath and sank back down in the couch's cushions.
James ran his fingers though his hair causing it to look untidy yet, attractive. "What were you talking about Padfoot?"
Sirius looked up from the chair. During those few moments, he somehow drifted off from the conversation and was now being brought back.
"Huh, what? ...Um, I was just saying we need something besides Peter for a guard and stuff."
"Like what?"
"I don't know. Like a sensor or something. Something that'll let us know when someone is coming."
James thought that is would be a good idea to have something like that. He had even thought about it before, though never brought it up. A warning device. With that they would be able to do almost anything without being caught.
The portrait door opened and two people walked into the common room. One was a sandy hair boy with gray eyes holding a stack of books. He was talking to a rather pretty girl with dark auburn hair that fell to her shoulders and deep, hazel eyes that gleamed with life and energy. She was also carrying a stack of books. They were deep in conversation as they walked over. James recognized them as his friend Remus Lupin and Aliena Hugh, another fifth year who they had a causal acquaintance with. Like Remus, Aliena learned from studying and reading. She was an intelligent girl, not quite as smart as James and Sirius, but clever enough. She was mostly a quiet girl and kept to herself and her studying, but she had a good amount of friends and James did know her to get rowdy, especially out on the Quidditch Pitch. Aliena was a very talented Chaser and played for the Gryffindor Quidditch Team.
Remus and Aliena walked over to the table near where James and them were sitting and dropped the books on the table with a loud thud. The noise startled Peter, who had apparently been sleeping, and he sat up to make room for Remus and Aliena. James eyed the books with amusement.
"Is that the whole library Moony?"
"It's for homework." Remus said, shifting though the books.
James shrugged, he knew better then to question Remus's homework habits. Instead, he reached out to grab a book that was on the top of the pile. It was a thick book bound in a night blue cover. "This doesn't look like it will help you study."
The gold letters of the title read: Spellbound, a romance novel. James chuckled.
"Wow Moony, never thought you were the romantic type." he said, and began to flip through the book.
"'The blanket of stars shone overhead above the two lovers. Aden held gently in his arms a smiling angel. Her fingers ran though his dark hair, while his hand caressed her face....' "
Aliena looked up at James, who was reading the passage from the book. "That's mine."
"Oh," James closed the book and handed it to Aliena. "Still it would be good for you Moony. It might give you some ideas on how to pick up some girls."
Remus, not taking notice to James's comment, picked up another book and began to look through it.
"It might not be a bad idea for you to look through it James." Aliena said "It might give you some ideas into wooing Lily." She glanced at James from over her book.
Sirius burst out laughing and even Remus put down his book to look a James, laughing softly. James glared.
It was no secret that he had a crush on Lily Evans. He had liked her since the first time he saw her in their first year at Hogwarts. He asked her out constantly, but Lily didn't seem interested in him. Sirius thought that James should give up on Lily, but James knew he never could. The way her red hair fell into her face or the way her startling green eye sparkled whenever she laughed captivated him.
"She'll break eventually. I mean she just can't keep refusing me." James crossed his arms looking at Aliena. He didn't like to be constantly reminded that she wouldn't go out with him.
Remus put down his book. "James, she's not horse. You can't just break her. And trust me James, she can and will refuse you as many times as she likes."
James let out a deep sigh. "Aliena, you're her friend. What does she say about me?"
Aliena didn't answer and went back to reading Spellbound. James cleared his throat trying to get her attention.
"I am not a liberty to say."
James looked at her wide-eyed. "Why? Ahh, come on Ali. Tell me what she says." he pleaded.
Aliena looked up a James with a fleeting glance. "She likes you."
James heart fluttered for a moment as the words sank in. He could feel his face burning, and hoped the others didn't notice. "Really?"
"No." she answered, a small smile on her face.
Sirius started laughing again and James's heart sank. Aliena had only been joking. He threw a pillow at Sirius to make him stop laugh, but it only resulted in Sirius throwing the pillow back up him, hitting him in the face. Aliena looked up at the two boys and with a sigh of frustration and annoyance she closed the book she was reading and stood up from the couch. As she passed the table she picked up a stack of books and balanced them on her hip. Remus saw her get up and when she passed him he put a hand on her arm.
"Where are you going? I thought we were going to do our homework?"
"It's too noisy in here." she cast a disdainfully look at James and Sirius, who were still fighting each other. "Besides I can do my homework later."
Remus looked disappointed. "Oh, well maybe another time."
"Yeah maybe." She turned and went up to the girls' dormitory.