Striding on ahead, James couldn't wait until he got onto the train. He pushed his trolley in front of him firmly in an effort to distance himself from the sound of Fabian flirting with his sister. The Prewitts had been become a self appointed guardian for the two Potters while their parents were away. James didn't mind Gideon, he was a fully qualified Auror and had all sorts of interesting stories to tell. Fabian on the other hand devoted much of the time he spent with the Potters to entertaining Saffron. She didn't seem to be bothered about the amount of time their parents were away from home. The last time they'd both been around at the same time had been the day that he found out he'd been made Head Boy. James hadn't really given much thought to his new position; he'd had too many other things on his mind. He rolled his eyes as he heard Saffron laugh at something Fabian had said. Well, as far as he was concerned they could have each other, Saffron certainly seemed to enjoy the attention, and they were both as mindless as each other.
Much good may it do them with Saffron going away for several months. James glared angrily as a cluster of Muggle school children stopped in his way, clutching clipboards and rucksacks. He tapped his foot impatiently as he waited for their teacher to chivvy them on, repressing a sigh as Fabian and Saffron caught up with him.
"…Wouldn't you say, James?" Fabian grinned down at him as if totally ignorant of his black mood.
"What?" he responded irritably.
"I was just saying that the other houses stand a good chance at winning the cup this year what with two of Ravenclaw's chasers out of the picture until after Christmas."
Quidditch, well there was something he was interested in. Not that he was going to let this get in the way of expressing his thorough dislike of the young wizard. He shrugged casually, "Well, no-one forced them to go."
Saffron glared at him, opening her mouth as if to retort but then clamping it shut and turning away with what James definitely considered to be a flounce. Fabian frowned, momentarily at a loss.
Deciding to save the wizard from having to think up some sort of platitude James resumed his angry march towards platform nine and three-quarters. Just as he was approaching the barrier he spotted Remus heading towards him talking to his mother, flanked on the other side by Sirius.
A/N: Not much I know, but thought I'd upload a bit of a taster for you guys. Let me know what you think. Look out for 'New Moon Rising'- coming soon to a fanfiction site near you