A/N Hi this is my first story and hopefully isn't horrible. I would appreciate reviews. Constructive criticism is also welcome but please don't trash itfor no good reason. Hope that you enjoy and claps for anyone who can pick up on a couple of subtle hints that refers to the later Harry Potter universe.
Disclaimer: I certainly don't own Harry Potter or anything related to the series. I do own any characters that you don't recognise. Feel free to use these characters, just ask first. On with the story.
So it begins
Lily Evans was beyond angry. She had arrived at platform nine and three quarters to catch the Hogwarts Express for her final year at Hogwarts. She had been made Head Girl and as such went to the Prefects carriage to address the prefects with the new Head Boy. Unfortunately Lily discovered that James Potter aka leader of the Marauders aka pain in her ass had been made Head Boy.
Lily was giving the standard speech to all the prefects silently fuming at James, who was sitting down grinning at her. Once she finished telling the new prefects what this position entails she turned to glare at James.
"You do realise that you are suppose to help. Your not just here for your looks Potter."
"You really think I'm good looking Evans?" James grinned widely.
Lily blushed slightly but retorted, "No your looks are to scare Prefects into listening to you because you're so terrifying."
"You wound me terribly," James replied holding a hand to his heart.
"Just go and talk with your moronic friends."
"I thought you liked Remus?"
"He's the only one of you Marauders I can stand," Lily replied.
James just gave her a heartbreaking grin and waved as he exited the carriage.
Lily shook her head as she too left the Prefect carriage. She patrolled until lunchtime when she went into a compartment where her best friend Rachel Brocklehurst was sitting.
"See James?" was the first thing Rachel said as Lily flung herself onto the seat opposite her.
Judging from Lily's glowering face Rachel could tell that she was spot on.
"I can't believe that Professor Dumbledore made him Head Boy! What was he thinking?"
Lily ranted on for a couple more minutes when Rachel decided that she probably should interrupt.
"Well at the risk of being brutally crushed by you I think that James will be a good Head Boy," Rachel said flinching slightly.
"You do?" Lily said her eyes narrowing.
"Well he is a good student and he has calmed down considerably since his fifth year," Rachel reasoned.
"Are you taking his side?" Lily asked.
"I'm taking no-one's side. Just give him a chance Lily."
"You're probably right. I guess it wouldn't hurt to give him a chance."
"Good girl."
"I'm not a dog."
"Of course not," Rachel smirked.
"Oh you're funny," Lily replied sarcastically.
"I know," Rachel answered smugly.
Both girls noticed how late it was so they changed into their Hogwarts robes. The train pulled into Hogsmeade station and both girls quickly grabbed a carriage. They were joined by a group of sixth year girls who were giggling like mad. Lily and Rachel both exchanged an exasperated look and decided to make the best of it. The ride was quick and they soon were seated at Gryffindor table.
Professor McGonagall had a line of first years ready to be sorted. Among these first years was a girl who looked to be their age. Lily looked on curiously as the sorting began. Soon afterwards this new girl was called up.
"Lavergne, Cerise."
The girl stood up and placed the famous sorting hat on her head. After a careful internal debate the sorting hat opened its mouth
"Gryffindor!'
Lily and Rachel turned to each other, each politely applauding their newest Gryffindor.
"A new student in seventh year? That's bizarre, I've never heard of it happening before," Rachel remarked.
"Neither have I. But she looks normal so we should try and make her feel welcome," Lily answered.
"Why don't you make me feel welcome instead Evans?" James called down the table.
Lily just ignored him as Rachel indicated for Cerise to sit next to them. She smiled before doing so.
"Hi I'm Rachel Brocklehurst and this is Lily Evans, Hogwarts newest Head Girl. Welcome to Gryffindor."
"Thank you," Cerise replied with a hint of a French accent.
"So where did you go to school for the past six years?" Rachel asked as the sorting continued.
"Beauxbatons Academy," Cerise replied.
"I've heard it's a good school," Rachel answered as Lily nudged her and indicated for the both of them to pay attention to the ceremony.
"It is quite good. Unfortunately my family and I had to move for business to Britain so it made sense for me to attend Hogwarts," Cerise explained.
Rachel nodded as she turned to pay attention to the ceremony before Lily nudged her again.
As soon as the sorting was finished food appeared and the students dug in. While this was going on Lily and Rachel were pointing out students and teachers that Cerise should know.
"That's Professor Adams. She's the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. She use to teach Muggle Studies, but the DADA Professor had to leave so she took over," Rachel explained.
"Same thing happened last year too," Lily observed.
"What are you talking about?" Rachel asked.
"Well last year's teacher Professor Cooper took over the DADA class when the Professor suddenly died of a heart attack," Lily responded.
"Maybe the job's cursed," Rachel joked.
"Well the teacher before the one who died of a heart attack – Professor Garner - held the post for twelve years. Before that it was Professor Merrythought whom had been at Hogwarts for fifty years," Lily explained.
"You know this why?" Rachel asked.
"Curiousity," Lily answered.
Rachel shrugged her shoulders and continued pointing out the other teachers.
"That's the Head of Slytherin Professor Slughorn. He's also the potions master. If you're 'gifted' enough in any subject or have good connections you can be sure he will try to befriend you. Next to him is Professor Flitwick Head of Ravenclaw and charms professor. At the end of the table is the Herbology teacher Professor Sprout. She was just made head of Hufflepuff house. On Slughorn's left is Professor Kettleburn, care of magical creatures. Professor McGonagall I assume you've already met."
At Cerise's nod Lily took over for Rachel, who was distracted by the sudden appearance of dessert.
"Professor Dumbledore, obviously the Headmaster. Professor Sierra teaches Muggle Studies and was a student teacher last year but because of the vacancy he got pushed up to full time professor. Next to him is Professor Adams who you already know about. Professor Vector is the new Arithmancy teacher and next to her is the Ancient Runes teacher Professor Vaughn. Then there's Professor Sato – Astronomy, Professor Oliver – Divination and the ghost at the table is Professor Binns – History of Magic."
"You will fall asleep in his class," Rachel advised.
"Rachel," Lily warned.
Before they could go on with their conversation they were joined by four boys who to Cerise's eye looked to be in their year level. Lily groaned as the one with messy black her gave her a heartbreaking grin and turned towards Cerise.
"Hi I'm James Potter, Head Boy and leader of the Marauders. Everything these two have told you about me is a lie," The boy – James – announced.
"Actually they haven't mentioned you," Cerise explained as another of the boys, who had dark hair that gracefully fell into his deep brown eyes turned to James.
"Who made you leader of the Marauders?" he asked.
"Come on Sirius, its obvious who's the leader," James answered.
"Yes I know that's why I'm asking you to retract that comment on you being leader," Sirius answered.
The two boys began to bicker over who was leader of these Marauders when the third boy – who had light brown hair and grey eyes – introduced himself.
"Remus Lupin, Gryffindor prefect and best friend to these two squabbling children," indicating James and Sirius whose argument was starting to attract attention.
The last boy was small and pudgy, with mousy brown hair and a pointed nose. He was interested in the other boys fight and wasn't paying attention to the conversation going on between the girls and Remus.
"That's Peter Pettigrew the last Marauder," Remus explained.
"I see well it's nice to meet you Remus," Cerise responded.
Remus smiled back as everyone in the hall quieted down to listen to Dumbledore's welcome speech.
"I have a few school wide announcements to give before you may retire to your dormitories. All students should take note that the Forbidden forest is out of bounds to all students," here his eyes rested on James and Sirius who had by then stopped arguing.
"The caretaker Mr Pringle also wished for students to be reminded that no magic is to be performed out in the hallways between classes. The second week of term will be the start of Quidditch trials. See your heads of house if you are interested.
Hogsmeade weekends for third years and above will begin in the middle of October. Now off to your beds."
The great Hall filled with noise as the prefects led the new students to their common rooms. Rachel showed Cerise the way to the Gryffindor common room while Lily went to supervise the first years.
"Excuse you," Rachel said as she was pushed aside by none other than Severus Snape.
He sneered in the typical Slytherin fashion and pushed past Cerise. Cerise's eyes shut tight for a few seconds before she reopened them.
"Are you okay?" Rachel asked glaring at Snape's back.
"Fine" Cerise assured her as she followed the line of Gryffindors up the marble staircase.
Rachel stared curiously before she too went upstairs. She knew for a fact that Snape had not knocked either one of them too hard. So why did Cerise look as though she was in pain? That was a mystery that could wait for later as the approached the portrait of the Fat Lady.
"Panthera" Rachel said as the portrait admitted them into the common room.
It was chaos; people were so excited to see their friends that they were being over exuberant. A frisbee was being thrown across the common room. It almost hit Cerise as she followed the other seventh year girls to the dorm. She glanced at it and it suddenly changed direction. Rachel was confused. She had never seen anyone use magic with that much control without a wand. Thinking that she was imaging things she got ready for bed and sunk into the covers, falling asleep immediately.
A/N Well that's the first chapter. I know not much of a cliff hanger. Let me know if I should continue. Remember reviews are appreciated. Thanks.
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