(a/n- i am very very very sorry that i haven't updated in so long! I've just been so stuck on this chapter the whole time. so finally, here it is! please review! now, i present to you, the first update in a while! again, my most sincere apologies.)

(disclaimer- the usual- i own nothing)

Not Much of a Life: New Friends

"Black, Sirius!"

There were scattered groans and murmurs throughout the hall as Sirius made his way up to the Sorting Hat. His cousin Bellatrix was in the same year as he was, and really who could stand two Blacks at once? She had just been sorted into Slytherin.

Sirius sat on the stool and Professor McGonagall put the Sorting Hat on his head.

Well, another young Black, eh? But wait, you don't belong in Slytherin, do you? Ok, then, intelligent, brave, definately tough, there's a troubled past and present. Hmm... I hope this doesn't bring you trouble... Gryffindor!

There was scattered clapping and shocked faces, but Sirius was beaming. He walked down and joined the Gryffindor table, which seemed to see him now in a new light.

James was also sorted into Gryffindor and took a seat next to Sirius. They looked at the two boys sitting across from them. One had light brown hair and a tired-looking face. He looked slightly depressed. The other also had light brown hair, but was shorter and pudgier.

"Hi," said Sirius to the two boys. "I'm Sirius Black, and this is James Potter," he said, gesturing to his friend.

"Remus Lupin," the sad-looking boy replied, still keeping his depressed composure.

"Peter P-Pettigrew," said the other boy, stuttering slightly.

"Are you okay, Remus?" James asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine," he replied sadly.

James and Sirius looked at him quizzically, shrugged, and began on the feast. After about 5 minutes, both were full to bursting.

"That was absolutely," Sirius began, "the most delicious and largest meal that has ever hit my stomach. If I ever tried something like this at home, my mom would make me throw it up."

"I must say I agree, Sirius," James said.

Peter had been eating at the same pace that they had, but he was still stuffing his face. Remus had muttered that he wasn't hungry.

"Let's go back to the common room," suggested Sirius to James.

"Okay," James replied. "Peter, Remus, do you want to come with us?"

Remus lit up a little. "Sure," he said, happier.

"Peter," said Sirius, "Do you want to come too?"

Peter looked up at them, his cheeks bulging.

"I'll take that as a no," Sirius said, as Peter returned his focus to his food.

They went up to Gryffindor tower and settled down on the couches in the common room.

"So," said Sirius, turning to Remus, "Where are you from?"

Before Remus could answer, the common room door swung open revealing a first-year girl with long, slightly curly red hair and lush, green eyes. She nodded to them as she walked passed on her way to the girls' dormitory.

Sirius looked at James. "Whoa there, James, are you okay?"

James looked like he had just seen a ghost. He couldn't speak.

"Hello! Earth to James!"

He still just sat there, staring into space.

Sirius sighed. He got up, walked over to James and said,"I'm sorry, but it's for your own good," and smacked him across the face.

"Thanks for that, Siri," James said, massaging his cheek.

"Anytime, James," Sirius replied. "What was with you?"

"Did-Did you see that girl? The redheaded one?" James said wistfully.

"Oooohhhh! James's in looooove!" Sirius teased.

"Oh shut up!" He said, but knowing that Sirius was right. James had never seen anything so beautiful in his life. She was perfect. The cheesecake of his life.

(a/n- okay finally! I know, I know! 2 freakin months! Its school and everything else! Im so sorry! Yea…. I guess…uh….please review? Yes, please do! You will review! Mwahahahaha!!!! I got the cheesecake thing from my English teacher lol)