"So what did the school nurse want last night?" Sirius asked curiously in the bright Monday morning light as he dished scrambled eggs on his plate.
"Oh, nothing," Remus shrugged, taking a piece of crispy bacon.
"We're not that dumb, Remus," James said putting some marmalade on his toast.
"I know perfectly well you aren't dumb," Remus said calmly, taking a bite of his bacon.
"Maybe he has a terrible disease or something," Sirius said a glint in his eyes.
"Like cancer," James said.
"Or leprosy," Sirius said back.
"Or gingivitis," Peter piped up.
"Gingivitis? That isn't a terrible disease," Sirius said, stuffing some eggs in his mouth. Peter blushed.
"Well, it's the worst disease I've ever had," Peter said.
"You pathetic, Peter," Sirius said, hitting him lightly on the head.
Remus smiled as he finished off his bacon. He listened to the disease list as it got worse and worse. He would just let their imagination run wild.
Professor McGonagall walked behind them, passing out schedules.
"We have Double Potions today with Slytherin this afternoon," Remus read from the list.
"That's going to be pure torture," James said. "Snape and Malfoy are in that house."
"I find it funny how Snape worships Malfoy. He follows him everywhere," Sirius said, taking a sip of his apple juice.
"We have Charms this morning," Remus continued.
"Ollivander said my wand was made for Charms," Sirius said happily. "So I think I'll be best at that. Thirteen inches, yew, unicorn hair."
"You'll probably be the best in the class," Peter said.
"Not unless Lily gets really sick," James joked.
As he said that Lily was walking by.
"Well excuse me if I try to be the best I can be. It's your own fault for not trying hard enough," with that she started off again. "Oh and Remus, if you ever need some help you can just ask me, you know, if you don't want to work with these dumbheads," Lily added, smiling at Remus.
"I'll keep that in mind," Remus blushed.
James continued talking like he didn't hear that. "Ollivander said my wand was made for Transfiguration. Eleven inches, pliable, powerful, and mahogany, as he said," James boasted.
"He said my wand was a pretty good defense weapon," Remus said, looking at his wand that lies on the table next to him. "Eleven and a quarter inches, oak, and dragon heart string."
"Mr. Ollivander didn't say mine was good for anything, I think he just gave me one to get it over with. It took a long time," Peter said, blushing. "Nine inches, willow, and kind of flimsy. I bet it'll break by my third year."
"Are you sure it won't break before then?" Someone behind them sneered.
They turned around and Lucius stood there with his two henchmen behind him. Remus saw a greasy haired boy standing behind them. Severus Snape, Remus thought. James stood up.
"Pretty sure, Malfoy," James said, through clenched teeth.
Lucius glanced at James then looked back at Peter. "I'd just be careful, because as you said yourself, its flimsy and it could break easily." Lucius walked off with Goyle and Crabbe. Severus followed.
"We'd better go and get our books for class," Remus said, standing up. Sirius and Peter stood up too and started to head out of the Great Hall. "Are you coming James?" Remus asked as he watched James stand there, wand in hand.
"Yeah, I'll be there in a little bit," he replied, putting his wand in his pocket. He had an odd glint in his eyes.
"OK," Remus shrugged as he walked out of the Great Hall, following Sirius and Peter. Remus walked through the halls and up the stairs, through tapestries and secret passages to get to the Gryffindor common room.
Remus walked up the stairway to the dormitories, and grabbed his brown bag filled with parchment, quills, inkbottles, and his Charms book. He walked back down and heard a great bell ring across the grounds.
"I think that means class is about to start," Sirius said from a couch. "We were waiting for James, but he hasn't come in yet. Guess we better go."
Peter, Remus, and Sirius all made their way out and through the halls. People pushed and shoved them, also trying to get to their class.
Professor Flitwick was squat little fellow; you could've called him dwarfish. He had a couple of wrinkles under his eyes, but he was very lively. He sat on a couple of thick cushions on his chair so he was able to see over the top. He was, of course, the professor of Charms.
The bell rang again and James rushed in the room just in time.
"Almost late there Potter, take a seat," Flitwick said, taking out a roll of parchment. Flitwick took roll call and then flicked his wand and notes appeared on the blackboard behind him. "Take notes please as I talk."
"What did you do James?" Sirius muttered under his breath. Remus leaned in to hear his answer.
"I'll tell you later," James said, snickering. Sirius glanced at Remus who shrugged his shoulders.
The rest of the class period they took notes about different Charm spells they would be working on for first semester. The class period dragged on with the scratching of quills and Flitwick's small voice. Just when Remus thought the bell would never ring, class was over and they all went to lunch.
"That was the most boring class ever," Sirius said putting some applesauce on his plate.
"Just wait till we are actually doing the charms," Remus said stuffing his mouth with food.
"They better be stuff we can use in the real life," Sirius said, frowning.
"You're just mad because you didn't get to show off your wand today," James said, smirking.
"Well excuse me, I thought I had a right to be mad," Sirius said, taking a bite of his chicken.
"So what did you do James, that you wouldn't tell us during Potions?" Remus asked.
"Oh, nothing really. It didn't work anyhow," James replied, taking a drink of his pumpkin juice.
"Well what did you do?" Sirius asked.
"I had just put a spell on Lucius, but I guess it was faulty or something. It was suppose to turn his hair green or something like that," James explained.
"Oh well mate, at least you tried. Some other day, maybe."
"We have potions next don't we?" Peter asked, butting in.
"Yeah," Sirius said. Peter groaned.
"Don't worry you won't be that bad," Remus said, patting him on the back.
"Yeah and maybe pigs will fly," Peter replied grimly.
"Who teaches Potions?" Remus asked.
"Professor Soos," James said.
"Professor Soos," Remus muttered to himself. "I recognize that name from somewhere but I don't know from where," he said louder to the group.
"Maybe it'll come back to you later on," Sirius said.
"Hm yeah I guess. Look, I'm going to go get my books now, see you in class," Remus said getting up.
"See ya in class," James called after him as he left the Great Hall.
Lily looked up as Remus walked by. She said goodbye to her friends Catherine, Zoë, and Brooke and got up and walked behind Remus.
"Hi Remus," Lily said when they were in the hallway.
Remus jumped. He turned around to see Lily. "Oh, hi Lily."
"Are you getting your books for Potions?" She asked in a sweet tone.
"Err…yeah, that's our next class isn't it?" Remus asked, scratching the back of his neck.
"Yup," Lily said, smiling. "Well let's go get our books." Lily walked by and reluctantly Remus followed. Only because I have to get my books, he said over and over again to himself.
Remus chose to stay a safe distance from Lily but she kept looking back at him.
"Yellow Daisy," Remus heard Lily call out as she stopped in front of the Fat Lady. She held the door open beckoning him inside.
"Ladies first," Remus said, with a nervous smile. Lily walked in and up and the stairs to the girl's dormitory.
Remus sighed, walked in through the door, and then up the stairs to the boy's dormitory. He grabbed his book bag and stuck his Potion's book inside. He headed out of the door just as James, Peter, and Sirius walk in. Remus noticed that Peter was between James and Sirius. They must be having an argument, Remus thought, reminding himself to ask them about it later.
"You guys had better hurry up," Remus said as he passed them on the stairway.
"We will, save us a seat," Peter said yelling behind him. Remus shrugged and continued to walk down the stairs. He stopped at the foot of the stairs and poked his head out looking to see if Lily was anywhere around. He didn't see anyone so he cautiously stepped out and walked to the portrait hole. He opened the door and saw Lily standing there, books in hand. He groaned inwardly.
"Oh hi Remus. I was waiting for you," Lily said, perking up when she saw him.
"That's nice, I've got to get to class, so see you later," Remus called to her as he walked down the stone halls. He heard the soft footsteps behind him, and knew that Lily was following him. She did have to go to class, Remus thought.
Potions was in the dungeons so as Remus and Lily walked down there it got colder and colder. As they came to a door they saw a group of Slytherins standing by the door.
"Where's your posse?" a voice sneered from the center of the group. It was Lucius.
"And why would it matter to you?" Remus replied coolly.
"You never know when you'll need protection," Lucius said smirking.
"I perfectly well take care of myself," Remus said. "But unlike you, I don't need two bodyguards and a worshiper to feel safe at all."
Lucius narrowed his eyes, Severus looked surprised for a moment then frowned, and Goyle and Crabbe clenched their fists. Remus heard footsteps and saw James, Sirius, and Peter walking down the dungeon hallway.
"Come in, come in! Don't lollygag!" a stern voice came from the door. Remus looked up and saw Professor Soos standing in the hallway ushering people in. Remus walked in with James, Peter, and Sirius.