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a/n: sorry for not updating in a while, but I was busy & I had writer's block. (damn writer's block!!!)
Chapter 3: Welcome Back
The four Gryffindor girls stepped off the train in Hogsmead station. A faint 'Firs' years over 'ere!' came from Hagrid afar. The girls found a carriage and got on, riding away to the school. Not too far away, the Marauders were in another carriage chatting away while their certain black-haired companion was day-dreaming about a certain redhead.
The carriages finally arrived at Hogwarts and students made their way to the great Hall for the annual Sorting ceremony and start-of-the-term feast. The 4 Gryfinndor girls sat near the front while the Marauders sat about five people away.
"I hope they hurry up with the sorting. I'm hungry," whined Sirius.
"You're always hungry," said Remus. (a/n: juss like me!!!)
"Exactly," Sirius answered back.
At that moment, Professor McGonagall and the nervous, yet amazed first years filed into the hall and made their way to the front. The Sorting Hat sang its song and about half an hour or more later 'Zechariah, Samuel' was sorted in Ravenclaw.
Then, Headmaster Dumbledore stood up to make his annual start-of-the-term speech. "To our newcomers- welcome! To our old hands- welcome back! Before we start our feast, I would like to remind all students that the Forbidden Forest is, of coarse, forbidden as is the third floor corridor. Our caretaker Mr. Filch has asked me to say that all trouble makers will be punished," he cast an amusing look at the Marauders, as did most of the school, who just grinned back sheepishly. "Also," Dumbledore continued, "I am very proud to introduce to you our Head Boy and Girl, James Potter and Lily Evans!"
James and Lily stood up as the faculty and students, except most of Slytherin, applauded. After about 30 seconds of applauding, the pair sat down and Dumbledore said, "Well, that is all I have to say, so tuck in!" and food appeared at the tables.
On cue, food appeared before the students and a many 'awes' could be heard from the first years.
Once dinner was over, it was time for students to go to their dorms, the prefects led the first years, business as usual.
"I'll see you three later, I have to meet Dumbledore," Lily said to her friends.
Lily left and found James already in the hallway where they were to meet Dumbledore.
"Potter," Lily said civilly with a nod.
"Evans," said James said grinning, "I see you're not acting coldly towards me like usual."
"Well, I thought that we should be civil to one another since we're the Heads," she explained, "And I don't want any rivals from my own house this year since it's our last here."
"Understandable. I agree with you completely, Lily" he said.
"I'm glad, James," she said giving him a small smile. 'He is so much better this way.'
'She said my first name,' James thought dreamily, 'I love the way she says it. This is one of the best moments of my life.'
"Ah, here are my two new Head students," said Dumbledore coming out of the Great Hall, "Now if you follow me I will show you to your dormitories."
After a few stairs and hallways later, they arrived in front of a portrait of the first Head Boy and Girl of Hogwarts.
"Password?" the girl asked.
"Specificity," said Dumbledore. (a/n: the password is in honor of my good friend Zoë. Hehe)
The portrait open and they stepped in and gasped. Their common room was much better than the Gryffindor's. The walls were also red and gold, but with more elegance, the carpet was fluffier, the couches were red velvet, and the fireplace was bigger. A balcony was near the stairs and overlooked the common room. There were also bookshelves and study desks for both students.
"Ms. Evans, your room is up the right staircase, Mr. Potter, yours is on the left. That balcony you see up there is a pathway so you can walk to each other's rooms without going down and up the stair when necessary. The bathroom is also up there in between your rooms," Dumbledore explained, "Any questions?" They both said no. "Very well then. Enjoy your rooms. Farewell."
"Goodbye," Lily and James chorused.
"Well, I guess I'll go to bed now," said Lily starting to up the stairs," Goodnight."
"Lily , wait…" James started not wanting her to go just yet.
"Yes?"
"Uh…never mind. Goodnight," said James.
"Alright then," said Lily confusedly and went up the stairs. 'What was that all about?'
Lily entered her room. It was big and beautiful. It was, of course, red and gold. There was a queen sized canopy bed with red curtains and bedside tables, a bookshelf for her own books, her own study desk, a closet, a dresser, a vanity with a chair, fluffy red rugs, and a mini fireplace.
'Home sweet home' thought Lily as she magically unpacked, grabbed her toiletries, and made her way to the bathroom.
Meanwhile…..
As Lily went to her room, James stayed back and thought, 'Sure I wanted her to stay, but what was I going to say to her?' James sat on an armchair for a few seconds remembering how Lily took his breath away when he first saw her that day. (a/n: that rhymes!!!) He heard Lily enter the bathroom and come out a few seconds later James then went to his room. It was basically the same as Lily's, but on the opposite sides and instead of a vanity, the dresser he had was wider and had a mirror over it. James grabbed his toiletries and went to the bathroom.
After a few minutes of getting ready for bed, both people went to sleep unaware of what was in store for them that year.
a/n: well? Sorry if tha beginning seemed boring, but it will get better later on.
