A/N Sorry! I was sick and my mum wouldn't let me on computer. Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: I own the plot, the sorting song, and Jackelon Potter. Everything else is J.K's. Thanx!
Life, Love, and Lily
Chapter 2: Playing a Prank
It was a hard game of chess. 3 hours later it ends. James moves his rook and grins.
"Check." I can see the wheels in his head turning with absolute smugness. He believes I can't do a thing. Now, his eyes are focused on his pieces and my king. If only he knew . . . I smile sweetly and put on my innocent face as I slide my bishop across the board slowly and surely.
"Checkmate, James." I say with a mocking grin. His jaw drops as he surveys the board, including my pieces.
"That's not possible!" He shrieks in complete disbelief.
"Oh, but it is!" I reply sweetly, yet my voice somehow manages to drip with sarcasm all the while. I shake my head and stick out my tongue with a teasing smile. I pinch his cheek which is white from shock.
"You're too funny!" I laugh and stand up. With a wave of my hand and a last grin I walk out leaving an openmouthed James in total and utter shock at my genius display of talent.
* * *
"Oh, Bella!" I call out as I sail in gracefully and sit down. She grins and looks up.
"What, Lils?" she says knowingly. I smirk.
"Guess. You get three tries."
"You beat him?" She says.
"Of course I did!" I say as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. Wait a second, it is.
"That's no surprise. And Mr. I'm-so-good-looking-and-better-than-everyone-else deserved it too!" She adds with satisfactory. I laugh. If she knew I liked him, she'd strangle me!
"Bella?" I ask suddenly and casually. She cocks her head.
"What?" she questions suspiciously with aloofness visible in her voice. She isn't listening.
"I have a brilliant beyond brilliant idea to make James Potter look like a total fool." Her head snaps up, her eyes watching me intently. Good. I have her attention. She'll be hanging on to my every word.
"Tell. Me. Now." she demands. I raise my eyebrows.
"Okay, I change my hair color to blonde and my eye-color to blue. We'll put an enchanting spell on my eyes. He won't be able to resist. Assuming we get permission from the other teachers we pretend I'm a new student and Lily Evans is in the hospital. My name is now Jade Winters. Dumbledore will introduce me as a new student. I will play hard-to-get. When I finally except, I'll dump him a week later!" I tell her. Okay, so that last part is a lie. But I had say it because then she'll figure it out I like him, and that would not be good.
"How on earth our we going to get the teachers permission?" She asks doubtfully. I grin wickedly.
"Remind them of all the terribly awful things those horrendous marauders have done. They'll approve like that!" I snap my fingers at the end. Bella laughs.
"Let's do it!" I find my beauty book of spells and turn my hair blonde.
"Haierblondecolo!" I whisper so nobody hears me. I feel a tinkling sensation on my head.
"Colorioeyeablue!" came next. I flatten my hair so he wont think it's me. Then, I dig in my trunk for my blue tee that shows my midriff. Perfect. I change into them.
"So, let's write the letters!" I say.
Dear Headmaster and all teachers,
We have a plan to play a big prank on the marauders in return for all the horrible things they've done. Pro. Dumbledore, if you could introduce me as a new student named Jade Winters starting in fifth year, and Madame Promfey can say Lily Evans is in the hospital, than I'd appreciate. Please send your reply. Thank you!
Sincerely hopeful,
Lily Evans
I gave it to Emerald, my black owl with green eyes.
"Take this to Dumbledore!" She flies off and Bella and I begin to change into our robes.
* * *
The rest of the way to Hogwarts I read a book called How to Be a Girl For all You Tomboys Who Want To Impress.
"We have arrived at Hogwarts. Please step out carefully. Thank you, and have a good year!" a voice comes over the loud speaker. Bella and I leave and she walks up and into the castle. I see Hagrid come. He nods discreetly in answer to my request. Yes! I follow the little first years and climb into a boat with 3 young girls chattering excitedly.
"Aren't you too ld to be a first year?" they ask. I laugh.
"Well, this is my new school. I'm actually a fifth year, but I just moved here from America." They nod in understanding.
"Is the sorting really painful?" asks a girl with black curls and pale blue eyes. Familiar eyes . . .
"That's what my brother, James, says." She adds as on afterthought. Ah, so that's why I remember those eyes! I shake my head.
"No, he was just being a mean older brother. All you do is try on a hat and it sorts you into a house." She breathes a sigh of relief.
"Good. I'm going to kick him for this." she mutters. I raise my eyebrows, but say nothing.
We arrive and leave the boats to walk into the castle. Professor Mcgonagoll tells us to tidy up. A few minutes later she leads us into the hall. The hat begins to sing.
My patches are worn,
My stitches all about,
But, never underestimate me,
Or have a shred of doubt.
I'll sort you in the house you belong,
The rightful place for you,
I'll sort you correctly,
Absolutely perfect too.
The house of Godric,
A great wizard due,
So perhaps in Gryffindor,
Be you brave and true.
Another house,
By founder Rowena,
The intelligent, royal Ravenclaw,
If a smart mind perhaps no flaw.
Next comes Helga,
Helga of Huffelpuff,
Where dwell loyal and gentle ,
also slightly tuff.
Last but not least,
The house of Salazar,
Where sharp and quite cunning,
Students occur.
Everyone applauds. Mcgonagoll gets her list.
"Weasley, Zoe!" Molly's adorable sister puts on the hat. "GRYFFINDOR!"
"Potter, Jackelon!" The girl I talked to walks up. As she passes the Gryffindor table where James is sitting on the end pointing her way, she kicks him. Hard. She puts on the hat. "GRYFFINDOR!"
"Hillcrest, Mandy!" A pixie-like girl with a shy smile tries the hat. "RAVENCLAW"
"Winters, Jade! This is a fifth year exchange student from America." I venture forth and put on the hat.
Up to a trick are you? I hope it goes well. You've changed since your first year. A lot. Mm. Still, I'll put you in GRYFFINDOR! The last part reached the whole hall. The Gryffindors applauded. James had his jaw open. I went and sat down.
"Guillotine(A/N HEHE!), Gosby!" Mcgonagoll called. "SLYTHERIN!"
Several names later, the sorting is done. I began to eat. Bella winks at me and I grin. This was working well . . .
As I walk up the stairs, I hear James and his friends.
"Bet you 50 galleons that I can score her by the end of the year." He tells Sirius.
"Your on." I hurry up the stairs to tell Bella.
She's amazed.
"It's going great. He's gonna lose!" I nod. That is true. As much as I like him, he will not get that far.
"'Night, Bella." I say with a yawn.
"'Night, Lils. Sweet dreams." I soon fall asleep.
A/N How was that? I am pleased to say the song is mine, thank you very much. Please R/R! Thanks for all the reviews!
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