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Chapter 9:

The week went on with little action. The first prefect meeting took place, which was on the most part uneventful. James found it extremely boring but was in good spirits due to the reconciliation of himself and Cinderella. She had written him again and they continued to write everyday to each other. She was as great as he remembered.

Unfortunately, he and Lily had not reconciled, as she seemed completely indifferent to him. In reality, Lily was confused and unsure of any emotion she felt. When writing to James she felt a spark ignite within her but his sight had come with so much baggage and prejudices. She only continued to see the arrogant, insufferable git she had known. Well not always…

She walked through Diagon Alley with her eyes aglow, taking in the magical atmosphere that lifted her spirit. She couldn't imagine herself ever getting used to the concept that she was a witch, able to do spells, mix potions and transform into a cat. Well she couldn't do all those things yet, but she hoped she would after attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where she had just been accepted. She walked out the Apothecary and looked for Madame Malken's, where she could buy some robes for school. At the time she had on her favorite skirt and sleeveless blouse, so you could imagine her dismay when she felt hands push her, and she landed in a mudpile at the side of the street.

"Out of the way you filthy mudblood." A boy with platinum blonde hair and stormy grey eyes glared down at her, as his friends from behind laughed. She felt tears began to burn her eye, even though she had now idea what his insult had meant.

"Go back to your muggle parents, and stay away out of our way." Soon she saw a handsome boy about her age approaching. He had messy black hair and round glasses, he was short but had a confident mien and a concerned, sympathetic look toward her and smiled slightly as he offered his hand. She held on to it as he helped her up from the mud. He turned to the boy who had insulted her.

"And who do you think you are?" He asked.

"A pureblood." The boy said with an almost visible arrogance. "Lucius Malfoy, I would advise you to walk away." He uncovered a wand from his pocket. "We are third years at Hogwarts, with much knowledge in the Dark Arts." He introduced his imitating friends. "Nott, and Goyle."

"James Potter." The boy who had helped her said.

"And I'm Lily Evans." She smiled at James and he back. Before she knew it Malfoy punched James in the eye and she screamed, backing away. At that time another black- haired boy pulled his hair, which was gathered in a ponytail and punched him in the nose. The others joined in fighting for only minutes until adult wizards had broken them up.

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Rory turned to laugh at something James had said, Sirius knew this was the time; he quickly grabbed her wand and exchanged it with "Cinderella's". She sat back and Sirius asked her to start the fire underneath the cauldron, as she went to grab the wand he saw James tense up and holding his breath. She grabbed it and said the correct incantation, a fire beginning the cauldron. Instantly she held up the wand, "wait, this isn't mine!" She exclaimed.

"Oh whoops, that's mine sorry!" he grabbed it and replaced hers. James looked stunned, he was sure Rory was Cinderella.

"What?" She asked seeing their exchanged glances.

"Oh nothing, you look so beautiful today." Sirius replied smiling. She instantly smiled back and blushed. He loved the effect he could have on a girl. James seemed to look pretty upset, he knew he would too. If Cinderella was as great as James had said, and as beautiful as Rory, then she would be perfect. He gave James a sympathetic glance who only shrugged and turned toward Evans who was working on the potion. Evans. She was a tough girl and although he knew his friend had seemingly loved her forever, it was his theory that it was only because he couldn't have her. Sure she was beautiful, smart, and a talented witch, but she was also stubborn and uptight.

"FINALLY! SOMEONE! Take a picture James here is actually helping me with the potion!" Evans yelled out, interrupting his thoughts. James acted although he was posing for pictures, leaning against her his arm in the air, the other stirring the potion, a wide smile on his face. She only scoffed and shrugged him off, only further proving his opinion.

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WHAT THE BLOODY HELL ARE YOU DOING!" After seeing James so disheartened Sirius knew he had to find out who Cinderella was. But now James looked at the girls all made up with make up and in line to try the wand. Lined up that was to a table set in the entrance hall, where the three other Marauders stood below a sign saying 'Help James Potter Find his Princess!' Sirius smiled and grabbed the wand from the girl who was holding it, who immediately looked disheartened that she wasn't the one.

"Now the man of the hour! JAAAAmes Potter!"

"This time you're dead." James threatened and began running toward Sirius, who screamed like a girl and ran toward the staircase. Finally, James caught up and launched at him, and to his dismay, Lily. (A/N: this would be a great cliffhanger, but then the chapter would be too short, oh well)

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