Sorry about the font on the last chapter, I have no idea why it screwed up like that! It was really wierd. The Maruaders &Co. are all fifth years. They always were fifth years, sorry if it sounded like they weren't. also i'm really really sorry for the way the my last chappie keeps turning out, i've tried to redo about three times, but it's just not working. Finallly if anyone wants to be my Beta-Reader please e-mail me with your age, stories, like a resumee of yourself kinda. My next chapter will be up soon, i've already started it. Hope you enjoy!


The following morning dawned on the Gryffindors, the Maruaders & Co. were trying hard to forget the night before. All but Lily, she was going to talk to Sirius and James, and they were going to make up. Lily was up first in the dorm room. She slipped on a pair of hip-hugger jeans and a black ribbed tanktop. Simple yet elegant, conservative yet sexy. She pulled the hair out of her eyes and back in to a half ponytail. She put some shiney lip gloss on and some natural shadow. Then she grabbed her book The Two Towers, and headed down stairs. She plopped down on a large, over stuffed chair, curled up and opened her book. She read for about an hour, then the fifth year boys came down. James was at the front of the group and Sirius was at the back. James' lip had swelled to a large size and the his eyes were both very black. Sirius had a huge gash on his forehead, he too had two black eyes. Lily looked up at them as they slowly came down the stairs.
Why didn't you guys go to Madame Pomfrey? You look horrible!
McGonagal wouldn't let us go. She said we didn't deserve treatment. said Sirius sulkily.
Well, she's right, you don't deserve treatment. Sirius, James, follow me, we're going to talk this thing through. Understand? The boys glared at her. I said, do you understand? She said it sharply as though she was cracking a whip over their nuckles.
said Sirius lazily.
Fine, whatever. was James' reply. Lily placed her book on the table in the common room and then walked out, through the portrait, Sirius and James following her all the while. They walked down the great stairs and passed the Great Hall. They turned left and walked down another set of stairs to the dungeon.
Bloody hell Lily! Where are you taking us? Professor Malagnant is down here! Are you trying to get in trouble. They stopped right before they reached the edge of the stairs. Lily turned right and stuck her wand into a tiny little hole right in front of her. She twisted it sharpily, and the wall sprung backwards.
Of course, the secret garden. Said Sirius and James at the same time. Lily stepped through and waited for the guys to hop in. She turned around and whispered The wall slid back into place.
Lily, I didn't think you knew about this place. Said Sirius.
I know alot about Hogwarts, more than you think I know. I'm going to take you to the part of the garden that I created. The boys looked at each other confused, but followed Lily anyways. Above them was a clear blue sky, it wasn't like the one in the great hall, this sky was real. No one really knew about this place, only people who dared to explore the vastness of Hogwarts. The green grass tickled their ankles as they strolled along a slightly worn path. A stream trickled along next to them. Finally the reached the edge of the garden.
This is the part that no one in the school knows about but me.
The boys said together. They knew every single secret of Hogwarts, and they certainly did not know about this one. Lily placed her hand on one of the bricks. All of a sudden she melted through the wall.
cried Sirius.
It's okay, guys just walk through. I've enacted the spell, c'mon. With that the boys followed Lily through the wall. They were shocked, they had stepped out into one of the most beautiful places they had ever been. Fountains and streams trickled through out the garden. Flowers and trees kept most of it in shade. In the middle was a large pond, with Koi swimming in it. Lily waved her wand and out of no where three chairs magically appeared inside a small gazebo.
Let's sit down.She said as if nothing had just happened.
Lily, how on earth did you just do that? Asked James amazed.
To complicated for you to understand. I just did an opening charm and then added plants and streams and things. Quite nice though isn't it. I come down here alot, when I need to think. Right now, we all need to think. They walked to the Gazebo sat down on the chairs. Lily magicked a table with some drinks and biscuits on them.
Lily, when did you learn all this stuff? This is just amazing! I never thought that you knew how to do this kind of advanced magic. Sirius was clearly in shock.
I spent two years studying exactly how to do the magic, I spent two years researching everything about Hogwarts. When I was in magical communities I was allowed to practice my spells. I'm alot better than you think. She said with a laugh. All right, but now we have to talk about last night. I'm sorry about how harsh I was with you last night. But I was upset. If there is one thing that I don't want you two to fight over is me. She glanced up at Sirius, who raised his eyebrows as he took a bite of the biscuit. Let me start with you, Sirius. Sirius pulled a face but didn't say anything. I love you being my big brother. I really do, I love having someone to talk to about things that are going on in my life. But there are times in my life where you can't be my protector, and now is one of them. I can't allow you to ruin your friendship. This is one of the few times where you can't be my big brother, okay? Her eyes pleaded with Sirius, and he nodded his head in agreement. Now, James, you are Sirius' best friend, am I right? She asked him.
well...yhea, I guess. He replied.
Then you know how easily he get mad, and yet you still pushed him further. James you know enough about Sirius to know that he will fight when he's provoked. I don't have any simpathy for you, because you provoked him. But you're sorry aren't you? Her eyebrows were raised expectantly. There was a long pause.
Yhea... yes, Sirius I'm sorry, shouldn't have provoked you. He twisted his hands in his lap as he said this.
I'm sorry too, I shoudn't ave fought you. Friends? he said as he stuck out his right hand.
replied James as they shook. Lily clapped her hands together in Glee.
Fabulous! Now I've got to go see Professor Dumbledore!
What? Why? Asked Sirius
Well, a couple of days before I came back he was talking to me about doing some more inter-house things. I've got a great idea. But, you two can't know about yet. Only after the plans are finallized can you know. With that she sat up and crossed through the grass. She simply walked striaght through the wall, and through to the dungeon corridor. Sirius and James shrugged and walked after her. Lily walked up the entrance hall and over to the hall of the stairs She climed two flights and walked down the D.A. hallway. At the end was a large gorgoyle.
Cotton floss she said with a slight smile. The gargoyle sprang open revealing a revolving stair case. She climed aboard the lowest stair and then waited as the stiarway wound itself up. As Lily reached the oak door at the top it magicly opened and she stepped inside. Professor Dumbledore was waiting inside.
So, did Sirius and James make up? He asked his voice showing his age.
Yes, they did. But I really got an idea for some inter-house things. I was thinking about an unsupervised fifth year up talent show. Dumbledore raised his eyebrows as she said this.
Of course there would be no stripping, or anything like that, but this way we can do some, you know, teen stuff. The headmaster nodded his head.
I like the idea, Lily, I'll talk with some of the other teachers and tell you the answer tomorrow. Lily smiled at him, tunred away and headed down to the D.A hallway.
She entered the common room singing.
He met marmalade down in Old Moulin Rouge
Strutting her stuff on the street
She said hello hey Joe, you wanna give it a go
Everyone in the coomon room stared at her. She smiled continued to hum the song. Sirius, Remus, James, and Peter were sitting at in a corner with their heads together. That could mean only one thing. Lily skipped over and jumped on James' lap.
Hello boys, what are you doing? she asked hoping to catch them of their gaurd.Unfotunatly the weren't. Sirius waved his wand and the papers on the table disappered.
Nothing, pumpkin. He said sarcastically. James rolled his eyes.
Lily, daarrrling, you know what we are doing, and even though you may be dating Prongsie overy here, that does not mean that we can inform you of the pranks. replied Remus with a smile.
But I' m an honorary member of the Mauraders. Don't I get to see the pranks? She said pouting.
Yes, that true agreed Peter with small squeak.
Ahhh, that may be true, she can participate in the pranks, but not in the planning. I'm sorry Lily, but your beautiful face can not be here for these plans said Sirius with a shrug of his shoulders. Lily nudged James hard in the ribs.
Owww, Lily that hurt. She glared at James hard. Lily, I'm sorry, rules are rules, you can't hear the plan! Lily sat up with a huff.
Fine, but no loving for you any time soon. She said staring at James. She stalked away.
James sighed, Thanks guys. They soon had their heads together again.
Lily knew they meant no harm. She knew that she wouldn't find out what they were planning, but she still felt left out. They were her best friends and her boyfriend, why couldn't they include her.
It was about twelve noon, when Lily began feeling tired of reading. She put her book down on her bed and headed downstairs to the common room. There was barely anyone there.
That's odd she said out loud. She headed toward the great hall. There would have to be some people there. At least she hoped.
There was a large number of people standing outside the great hall, all pushing to get inside. Lily knew immediatly. Oh no she thought to herself as she spotted Kelsey.
OY, Kels! What the hell have the mauruders done now? She asked with a hint of sarcasim. Kelsey giggled a little.
Go see for yourself. She said Lily pushed through the crowd and gasped.
Wow, Mauraders you have really outdone yourselves this time.