Summary: This chapter is mainly to let you get to know Ashley a little bit better, and learn of her past with her friends.

Memories

Ashley sighed as she looked out the window. She wanted to think of a happier memory. Something that could make her smile, just thinking about it. And then her mind turned back to the day she met the best friends she ever had. They were on the train to Hogwarts, and Ashley had no idea where to sit. She didn't know anyone that was in Hogwarts other than her brother and sister, Josh and Jessica. Jessica was in Year 3, and Josh was in Year 4. Neither wanted to be seen with their baby sister. At random, Ashley knocked on a compartment door. The guy who opened the door was very handsome with messy jet-black hair and hazel eyes.

"H - Hello. I'm Ashley Benedettis. Do you mind if I sit here? Mostly all the other compartments are full," Ashley said shyly.

"Sure, no problem. I'm James Potter. That's Sirius Black and Remus Lupin," James introduced. Ashley smiled and shook all their hands. She noticed that James' gaze never left her. Ashley couldn't keep from looking at James. He was just so handsome! She blushed everytime he smiled at her. About fifteen minutes later, a small, chubby boy with mousy hair knocked on the door. His name was Peter Pettigrew, and that's when it all started.

For some reason beyond her knowing, everytime Ashley thought of the day that she meet James, Sirius, Remus, and Peter, she thought of the day that she and James started dating. They began dating on October 17th. It was a windy day in third year, and they had found out that their first trip to Hogsmeade was less than a week away. Everyone was so excited, and planning dates. Ashley, Sirius, and James were sitting in the common room.

"Are you asking anyone to Hogsmeade this Saturday, Sirius?" James questioned.

"I was thinking of Avelina Cook," Sirius replied with a shrug of boredom, "What about you, Jamesy?"

"I already have a date," James replied nonchalantly.

"Who with?" Ashley asked in a semi-alarmed tone.

"Why, I'm going with you, Ashley," James replied with his signature smirk.

"Hmm, I don't remember agreeing to that," Ashley smiled.

"Let me refresh your memory. It went something like 'Ashley, would you like to go to Hogsmeade this weekend?'" James said, scratching his neck.

"Okay, I'll go with you, Jamie," Ashley said with a laugh. She was the only one who got to call him "Jamie". Right afterward, they had their first kiss. Ashley had blushed, and when she finally looked over to Sirius, she couldn't read his expression. Looking back, she knew it was hurt, betrayl, and anger.

Ashley's thoughts snapped back to reality. She wasn't with James anymore. She had no feelings for him, aside from the "best friend" factor. When had Sirius started liking her, anyway? Oh please, like he actually liked her! She was just another name to cross off his list! She shook her head, racking her brain for a happy memory. How about the day she met Lily, Alaina, Alice, and Fallon?

It was the same day that she met James, Sirius, Remus, and Peter. She was walking up to her new dormitory, and Fallon started up an odd conversation about arm hair. Or was it leg hair? Ashley hardly remembered anymore. Fallon was the type to just say whatever crossed her mind. The girls had a good laugh, and had been close friends ever since. Most of the girls in their year at Hogwarts were normally jealous because Ashley hung around the Marauders so much. The four of them had even given her the nickname of "Marauderette".