Merlin, kill me now.

Harry sighed and stared ahead towards the front as he sat through his first lesson. Transfiguration, first class of the day, not the way he wanted to start off his morning.

He sighed again, sinking lower into his seat, reminiscing about earlier. Breakfast had been bad now that he had the chance to think about it.

Stupid James. Stupid Marauders. He pouted, it was all their fault, they had started the whole stupid thing after all.

It was always like that. Ever since he had come along with James on his first day of Hogwarts, bright eyed and amazed, he had seen the animosity between the two Houses. That had been two years ago as Harry was now in his third year; truthfully it had been the best day for Harry – well – until he was sorted that is.

Now that had been a disaster.

Harry smiled at the thought. James had been so pissed. He had yelled in fact, after the Hat made its decision, no Potter was to be in Slytherin after all, there had to be a mistake.

Stupid prat. Harry snorted, ignoring the odd looks sent his way from his classmates.

Sirius and Remus had to drag him out of the Great Hall at Dumbledore's polite request, Peter stayed, waiting for the feast no doubt. But after the three had left all eyes had turned onto Harry, which he did not like one bit. Did it really matter if he was in Slytherin?

He hadn't learned until the next morning how much his brother loathed his new House. Sure, he had heard James and Sirius talking about Slytherin and how much they hated them, but Harry had just assumed they were talking about certain members of the House.

That had also proven true after Harry befriended the particular Slytherins the Marauders hated and tormented.

There had been a screaming match between the two tables over Harry in fact. His new friends – if they could really be called that – had matched James for every shout and curse, defending Harry's right to talk to whomever he wanted to.

James hadn't talked to him for a month after that one.

Only after receiving a Howler from their mum had he apologized for ignoring his little brother. Lucius had of course taunted him to no end after the Howler had caught on fire and destroyed itself; all eyes in the Great Hall had been on the elder Potter during that little scene.

And of course Harry didn't regret his decision of 'telling' on his older brother for being mean to him. If it got him his way, then why not?

Very Slytherin of him if he said so himself.

So Harry hung out around Gryffindor Tower, and though he received a few odd looks, he was welcomed. James had to beat a few to their senses after trying to bad mouth his little brother, because even though he was a Slytherin, James was very protective.

Truthfully Harry enjoyed spending time with James, they were only two years apart after all, and being the little brother to a suave Quidditch player had its perks. The girls loved James' 'adorable little brother' and if he attended the Quidditch games and practices he was lavished with attention by James' 'groupies' as Sirius liked to call them.

It didn't hurt that he looked like a mini James to begin with. Everything they did was similar, right down to the way that they laughed. It all came down to the eyes.

Because of course, Harry's were a bright emerald while James' were hazel. A fact which Harry teased his brother about everyday, how he would make a better match with Lily since his eyes were so much like hers.

James really had to work on the little crush he had on Lily. Even if it only proved to be a fling, the elder Potter was totally smitten.

And it was sickening how much so.

James had tried every trick in the book to gain Lily's attention, both good and bad. From buying the witch trinkets of affection, to practically stalking her – Harry winced at the thought – the last one hadn't worked out too well for his brother. He had been hexed so badly that he was confined to the Infirmary for a week straight, and whether or not Madam Pomfrey had a hand in his slow healing or not, couldn't be said.

Harry snickered silently. It was so much fun teasing James, he knew that Lily had some feelings for his brother, he had become like a little brother to the witch truthfully and she enjoyed talking to him. But he would never tell James that, it was more fun to tease him.

"Mr. Potter!" An irritated voice snapped him out of his daydreaming.

Harry quickly turned toward McGonagall with an innocent smile. "Yes Professor?"

"I asked you for the correct term of a witch or wizard able to transform into an animal." McGonagall repeated sternly.

"What?" The boy frowned.

"Oi, what's it called when you can become an animal?" One of the Gryffindors explained from across the room.

"Oh!" Harry smiled sheepishly. "They would be an Animagus."

"Very good Mr. Potter, though you are lucky Mr. Brown chose to help you." She chided. "Two points to Slytherin and Gryffindor."

Harry ducked his head after shooting the Gryffindor a thankful glance. It wasn't as though he didn't know what an Animagus was – he smirked thoughtfully – he just hadn't been paying attention to McGonagall's drabble.

I'd have to be stupid not to know what an Animagi is. His gaze shifted away from the front once more. After all, the Marauders are unregistered Animagi.

He sighed at that thought, he had wanted to join the older boys but they had claimed it was too dangerous. The only reason they were doing it was because of Remus, though they didn't know that Harry was aware of Remus' lycanthropy.

It's not fair, why can't I be an Animagus too?

"Mr. Potter, am I going to be forced to give you detention?" McGonagall snapped.

Harry jumped in his seat yet shook his head wildly. "I'm sorry Professor." He apologized quickly.

A stern glare was sent his way. "If I am forced to tell you to pay attention once more Mr. Potter I will not hesitate to – "

The signal for the end of class suddenly interrupted her speech and Harry sighed in relief as he hurriedly grabbed his bag and darted out the door.

That was close, I thought she would definitely give me detention for –

"Omph!" He ran face first into a solid chest, his momentum sending both their bodies tumbling to the ground, in his shock Harry suddenly found his lips smashed against another pair.

His eyes flew open immediately and he panicked as he saw who was under him.

"Snape!" He squeaked as he pushed himself away.

"Get off Potter." He scowled darkly.

Harry shot up and viciously wiped at his mouth. I can't believe I kissed Snape! His mind panicked. Merlin, that doesn't count as my first kiss does it?

"Eloquent as always Potter." Snape smirked as he slowly stood.

Harry flushed deeply. "Er…sorry 'bout that."

"Whatever." The boy brushed it off. "Just get out of my way before I'm forced to hex you."

"Hey!" Harry protested. "It's not my fault you weren't watching where you were going, there's no need to bite my head off."

"It was your fault." Dark eyes flashed. "Now move."

Harry was pushed to the side none too gently as Snape continued down the hall.

I can't believe him! He winced and rubbed his brow which was feeling slightly sore. He acts like nothing happened, as though we didn't just…kiss…

His eyes shot open as it finally hit him. "Oh my – !"

"Harry!"

He turned with wide eyes, mouth hanging open in shock as his brother sidled up next to him.

"You alright there?" James frowned.

"Snape…I just…" He couldn't form the words as his brain melted and proceeded to shut down.

"What'd that bastard do to you Harry, I'll kick his arse if he was teasing you again." The Marauder growled warningly.

"N-no." The green eyed boy managed to shake himself out of his shock. "I'm fine."

Hazel eyes narrowed suspiciously. "Alright then." James nodded slowly. "Come on, I'll walk you to your next class."

Harry nodded numbly, thoughts racing wildly, finally narrowing in on one particular question.

Oh Merlin, does this make me gay?

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