A/N Here's chapter 2 hope those who are reading will enjoy.
Disclamier: I don't own Harry Potter or anything related. Any characters you don't recognise are mine and can be borrowed/used if asked.
First day
Rachel woke the next morning when Lily flung open the curtain surrounding her bed.
"Good morning," Lily exclaimed.
"Says who?" Rachel muttered as she got out of bed.
"Breakfast is in twenty minutes, you had better get dressed," Lily replied.
"What time did you get up?" Rachel asked.
"About an hour ago. Come on everyone else has already left the dorm."
"Alright I'll be in the Great Hall in time for breakfast I promise."
Lily nodded and then left the dorm, heading for the Great Hall.
"I need whatever she's on," Rachel said as she shook her head, going into the bathroom.
Rachel joined Lily and Cerise at Gryffindor table twenty minutes later. She grabbed some breakfast and joined their conversation on surprisingly enough Quidditch.
"You really want to join the team?" Lily asked sceptically.
"I was on the team at my old school. I thought it would be a good idea," Cerise replied.
"You should. Everyone knows that the Gryffindor team is the best team at Hogwarts thanks to their amazing chaser," James suddenly entered the conversation.
"And modest," Lily answered.
"You play Chaser?" Cerise asked turning directly to where James was sitting.
"Yeah that's my main position but sometimes I play Seeker too," James explained.
"He's also Captain so if you want to be on the team you talk to him," Rachel explained.
"Well I'm definitely interested. I usually play Chaser though," Cerise said.
James nodded, "Well we do need a new Chaser after Kirke graduated last year. I'm having trials two weeks from this Saturday. You fly well enough and fit into the team's dynamics and you've got the spot."
Cerise smiled and nodded her thanks as everyone turned to their breakfast. Professor McGonagall passed out the new seventh year timetables and Rachel groaned.
"First up double Potions? Isn't this illegal? If not it should be," Rachel said as James and Sirius also moaned over the poor choice for their first class of the year.
"Well it could be worse," Lily reasoned.
"How?" Rachel asked.
"Good point," James said stretching back.
"Be careful," Cerise suddenly directed at James.
James looked confused, "Careful of what?" as his knees came into contact with the table and knocked over a goblet full of pumpkin juice.
It spilled all over James's uniform causing him to jump out of his seat suddenly. James knocked into a group of first years who were passing, each spilling books that they had been carrying. Rachel and Remus got up to help the first years pick up their books as James was muttering a spell to remove the juice from his clothing. Sirius was laughing hysterically and Lily had pursed her lips, not sure if she should yell or laugh.
"Of that," Cerise answered James belatedly.
As soon as that particular mess was cleaned up the three girls and the marauders headed down to the Potions dungeon to begin their first class.
"How did you do that?" Rachel asked Cerise.
"Do what?" Cerise replied as she sat down in between Lily and Rachel.
"Know that the pumpkin juice was going to knock over."
"Well his knees were coming close to the table and I just knew that something like this would happen."
"Fair enough," Rachel replied as Cerise looked away.
Professor Slughorn entered the classroom.
"Settle down everyone and please take a seat," Slughorn said as all the students scrambled to get a seat.
The seventh year potions class had six Gryffindors, four Slytherins, one Hufflepuff and three Ravenclaws. The students all got out their scales, potion kits and the textbook selected for the seventh year potion N.E.W.T.
"I would like to welcome to seventh year potions. Though I believe I haven't had the fortune to meet you young lady," Slughorn stated as he faced Cerise.
Cerise looked slightly taken aback. Rachel had told her all about this particular Professor's knack for surrounding himself with talented students – the Slug club – but surely he couldn't know about her rather unique talents.
"I'm Cerise Lavergne, I'm new this year," she replied aware that the rest of the class was staring at her.
"Of course you are. Are you in fact related to Michel Lavergne?"
"Yes he is my father."
"Really?" Slughorn looked fascinated but turned to face the entire class.
With a flick of his wand a complex potion recipe appeared on the black board. He instructed them to form partnerships to complete the potion by the end of class. Lily quickly agreed to work with Remus, leaving Cerise and Rachel to work together, as well as James and Sirius.
"So why did Slughorn look so excited to find out about your father?" Rachel asked as she began to slice and dice the dry ingredients.
"My father is an influential politician on the International Board of Witchcraft and Wizardry," Cerise explained.
"That sounds, well completely boring actually," Rachel replied.
Cerise smiled "Believe me it is."
By the end of class the potions had been bottled and labelled. Homework had been assigned and they were all dismissed, though Cerise was invited to the next Slug Club party.
"Don't worry I will be there too," Lily said.
"Don't forget about me Evans," James said as he put his arms around Cerise and Lily.
"How could I?" Lily answered as she shook off his arm.
James had a hurt expression but quickly hid it as he turned to Cerise.
"Trust me if you know the right people these parties can be a blast. Besides not only will I be there so will Padfoot and he will probably invite Moony. I'll invite Wormtail and then it's a party."
"If you say so," Cerise smiled as she followed Lily who had headed to the library.
"She's gorgeous," Sirius commented.
"She's also way out of your league Black," Rachel added as she followed her two friends.
Sirius's eyes sparkled with mischief, "I do enjoy a challenge."
Remus shook his head as they were joined by Peter who had just had Muggle Studies. The four decided to go back to the common room and work on the unfortunate amount of homework that they already had been loaded with.
In what seemed like no time at all it was lunch time. Once they grabbed some lunch they joined the three girls in the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom. As soon as the bell rang Professor Adams entered the room. They were all already seated and had their textbooks out.
Professor Adams smiled at her student's enthusiasm and stepped in front of her desk.
"There will be no need for your textbooks, today's lesson will be a practical one," Adams explained.
All of her students, which consisted of three Slytherins, nine Hufflepuffs and eight Ravenclaws and Gryffindors, got up quickly. With a flick of the Professor's wand the desks stacked themselves to the side of the classroom.
"Alright everyone pair up please. Today we will work on the sleep charm. Now it may seem easy but it is an essential defensive charm if you are ever in a dangerous situation. The curse is Quies. The counter curse is Suscitatio. One of you will perform the curse and then the counter curse. If you are successful you will stop. If you cannot perform the curse by the half way mark of the class switch places. If you cannot wake up your partner let me know and I will perform the counter curse. Try your best. You may begin."
Ten minutes later Rachel, who had partnered Lily was fast asleep on the cushions on the floor. Lying next to her was a partially asleep James who had paired up with Remus. Sirius, who had cleverly paired up with Cerise was flat on his back near James, dead to the world. Peter who was partnering a Hufflepuff guy named Lucas Cauldwell. Peter had managed to make Lucas somewhat sleepy, though he could still carry on a semi coherent conversation.
At the half way point Sirius and Rachel had the counter curse performed, as did James and Lucas. By the time class was over Lily was nearly asleep, both Remus and Cerise were sound asleep and Peter was drowsy. Once the counter curse had been performed on the students Professor Adams assigned them all an essay on sleeping spells and draughts.
With only one class to go Lily went to Arithmancy with Remus. James, Sirius, Peter and Rachel went to Care of Magical Creatures and Cerise went to Divination. These classes were soon over and dinner came.
Dinner was a quick meal and the Gryffindors made their way up to their tower. The common room was full of older students, trying to get a start on their massive homework load. Unfortunately they were disrupted every couple of minutes by an explosion coming from the corner where the Marauders were holed up. Lily was sending glares in their direction but to no avail.
"That's it," Lily slammed her book onto the table.
She approached the corner, Remus noticing her approach and quickly shut up. The other three didn't have that luxury.
"Potter!' Lily yelled causing James to cringe, "if you don't stop this racket so help me they won't find your body."
"Alright, we'll stop. I'm really sorry Evans," James smiled as he packed away the unidentified objects that they had been experimenting with.
"Good. You're Head Boy now Potter, you have to set an example not act like a first year," Lily said.
"You're absolutely right," James agreed.
"I am?" Lily asked uncertainly.
"Yeah. I'm going to bed goodnight Lily," James smiled as he kissed her on the cheek and went up the staircase to his dorm room.
Lily face flushed for a second then she sat back down to complete her homework. Soon afterwards the common room emptied, Lily being the last one to get to bed.
A/N Thanks so much to the 2 people who reviewed me. I got twenty three hits, which was awesome. Does anyone own The Muggle's guide to the wizarding world? It has been instrumental in this story. Anyway I would appreciate reviews, even if they're only a couple of lines long. Constructive criticism is welcomed, even encouraged. Although it doesn't appear that way this story does have a plot, somewhat. This chapter is un-beated as was the last one. If anyone's interested in being my beta drop me a line, I'd appreciate help. Thank you.
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