Isabella, Em, and the Marauders were sitting in a compartment on the way to the Hogwart's Express. "And the look on Snivellus' face!" James exclaimed as the other three boys laughed heartily.
Isabella rolled her eyes and mouthed, "Idiots."
Em nodded and signaled to the window. They were nearing Platform 9 3/4 in about a half hour or so. "What about the time would we be arriving?" Remus asked looking out the window.
"3 or so," James replied.
"What time is it now?" Remus asked.
"Two or so," James said.
"Ugh, you idiots!" Isabella exclaimed, "Just approxiamius Platform 9 ¾ and it tells you how far away you are!"
"And say clockius and it shows the time!" Sirius added.
The Marauders, Em, and Isabella stared at him. "What?" he asked.
"How did you know that?" Remus asked.
"Er, I may have found Evans' notes and I looked them over and she had some really useful spells like cooking, cleaning, planning," Sirius said.
"Well," James said still looking at his friend in horror, "Never do that again!"
"Do what?" Sirius asked.
"Never mind," James said.
"Right, after that odd event I am going to say we will be arriving in five minutes!" Em said excitedly.
"ALRIGHT!" Sirius said, jumping up and getting their trunks.
"Oh, no," he groaned.
"What?" asked James.
"We, er, thought it would be funny to mix the trunks into different compartments, remember?" Remus said.
"Oh, great," James said.
"Well, we'll split up take the trunks you find and meet back in three minutes!" Sirius demanded.
Em, Isabella, and the Marauders (yes again minus peter he's already a spy) began to search for their trunks. Three minutes later the group had met up again, all trunks present. "We have reached Platform 9 3/4!" announced the conductor and the group got off the train.
"Okay, everyone apparate to the Potter Mansion!" James instructed.
There were several pops and the group found themselves in front of a Mansion, the Potter Mansion. "Wow," breathed Isabella as Em gasped.
"Home, sweet, home!" Sirius said walking up to the house followed by everyone else.
The Potter Manision was decorated for the holidays. It had faerie lights and a flying mock-sleigh with reindeer and a Santa. Snow was enchanted to fall in every direction. The inside of the house proved to be as big as the outside. A house-elf appeared in front of them. "I take Master James, Sirius, and Remus to their rooms," he said bowing.
"Hey, Andy!" Sirius said following the elf to a dome-transporter.
Then another house-elf appeared for the girls. "I will take Miss and Miss to their rooms. Would you like separate or joint?" the house-elf asked.
"Joint, please," Em said following the house-elf to the transporter.
The three of them ; Em, Isabella, and the house-elf, stepped inside the dome and found themselves on the fourth level. "Wow! It is just like a hotel!" Isabella exclaimed seeing the long hallway, the lobby, and the many rooms.
"Yes," the house-elf agreed, "That's Master Black and Master Lupin's rooms." She continued pointed at two doors.
"What would you like me to call you?" Em asked.
"Marcy, Miss," The house-elf replied.
"Oh, please call me Em and her Isabella," Em requested.
"Ok, Em," Marcy said, "here is your room!"
They entered room 435. It was huge. The ceiling and walls were enchanted to look like they were surrounding by stars and constellations. There were two violet plush beds. There was a fireplace surrounding by two blue chairs. A bathroom was also included. "Wow!" Isabella said, amazed.
Marcy nodded, "In the closet there is your dresses for the Christmas ball."
"The Christmas what now?" Em asked.
"Why, the Potter Christmas Ball!" Marcy said.
"You mean we are actually invited?" Em asked, "That's always been my dream."
"What, why?" Isabella asked.
"Well the Potter family is made up of two aurors and obviously their son James. So their respected and well known," Em explained.
"oh," Isabella said.
Marcy smiled and said, "Mrs. Potter would like to see you in an hour, dress formally and meet in the second floor living room. Your outfits are on your beds."
Marcy left and the girls walked into the bathroom. "Let's take our baths," said Em, gesturing to two large bathtubs separated by a thin divider.
The girls took their baths and in a half an hour wrapped themselves in robes. Sitting on the beds were their outfits. Em had a brown knee length dress with brown heels. Isabella had a violet knee-length dress with matching heels. The girls dressed and did their make-up. "Let's go, we've got to meet Mrs. Potter," Em said.
The girls walked into the transporter and appeared on the second level. It took five minutes to find the Living Room, but they were on time all the same. "Okay, well shall we sit down?" Isabella asked.
"No, you never sit down before the hostess unless at a large party," Em explained.
"Oh, sorry," Isabella said.
"Well, hello girls, sit down please," Said a woman in her thirties.
"Okay," they said, sitting in armchairs.
"I am Mrs. Potter," said the Woman.
The woman had red hair and brown eyes. She had a warm smile. Considering her age, the woman was quite beautiful. "Hello, I am Em," said Em.
"And I am Isabella," said Isabella.
"It's nice to meet you girls," Mrs. Potter said smiling.
The three discussed topics and were comfortable around each other. Mrs. Potter especially liked Isabella, she knew right away this Isabella was the one from young Sirius' story. "Well I don't want to delay you girls from Quidditch," Mrs. Potter said.
"Quidditch?" Em asked.
"Yes, the boys are going to play a game of Quidditch on the pitch," Mrs. Potter said and with a flick of her wand the girls were dressed properly.
The girls met with the boys in the backyard for a game of Quidditch. They had a fun time until 7 when it was time to go in. The girls changed and showered before going to the first floor dining room for dinner. After a long and enjoyable dinner everyone decided to call it a night.
(A/n: well next chapter is called Mr. Potter and the estimate of 11 chapters is raised)