Chapter 2: Sunday by the lake
"They put the dye in the soap and the Shampoo?"
"Yup." Sirius said with a smile
"That's actually quite creative, why didn't it change the color of your hair?"
"It was for skin only; they should have read the labels more carefully." James explained
"They still got the better of you; you were purple for an entire day." said the amused professor Nassir.
"We'll get them back" Sirius smirked
"Well weren't they getting you back for you getting them? So aren't you even?"
"I suppose…" James sighed
"Where is the rest of your little cult anyway?" Nassir asked
"They're around somewhere." Sirius said
"Well, it's a nice day, you two should be out harassing your friends, not your teacher." Nassir said with a smile
"Yeah, we just came to say hi." James explained
"Well, hello and now good bye, I have to get back to grading my papers, I'll see you both next class."
"Okay, later Nass!" Sirius said as he and James exited the classroom.
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"I hate her!"
"Just ignore her."
"How can you ignore her? She's a walking talking pain in the ass!" Sawyer whined
"Sawyer, be nice." Ariana said, "Fighting with her isn't going to make things better."
"I'd punch her in the face if I were you." Brody said with a grin
"You're not helping you know." Ariana said to Brody who shrugged, still grinning
"Why cant Brody be in our dorm instead of Caprice?" Sawyer whined
"Well then that would make him a girl and you don't want to date a girl do you?" Ariana asked
"I don't know; he's a bit girly if you ask me." Sirius said with a grin, walking over to his friends who were sitting under a tree by the lake.
"Thanks…" Brody said
"No problem."
"So where have you two been all day?" Sawyer asked as Sirius and James sat down.
"With Nass…we went to say hi." James explained
"I should have known." Ariana said, "You both practically live in his office."
"Well he has chocolate frogs, plus he's the coolest teacher ever." James said
"You guys are insane. You're the only ones who would spend their weekend in a classroom." Brody added
"Well remember who you're talking about Brody, James and Sirius aren't exactly sane at this point." Remus announced, walking over to where the group was sitting.
"You know you love us Moony!" Sirius declared
"Do I?" Remus asked, sitting down next to James, "So where are Peter and Lily?"
"No idea." Sawyer said
"I think Lily is tutoring Peter." Ariana explained
"Tutoring him for what?" Remus asked
"The art of seduction." Brody muttered
"Really?" James asked, "Lily is offering a seduction tutoring session! Where can I sign up?"
"Sorry James, she's reached her student maximum: Peter." Sawyer said
James looked disappointed, "Aw that sucks…I'll just have to wait until we start going out then."
"You haven't given up on that then?" Brody asked
"What do you mean given up? We're made for each other!" James said dramatically
"James, she's never going to go out with you." Ariana said
"Yeah, but I said the same about you and Sirius and look out you both now, you make a nice couple." James said
"Hey we're different." Sirius said, "Our situation was completely different."
"How so?" Remus asked
"Ariana didn't totally despise me…" Sirius said
"Yes she did." Sawyer muttered
Sirius looked at Ariana in mock disbelief, "You despised me?"
"Only until second year." She said with a grin
"I'm so hurt!" Sirius whined
"Well I don't hate you no-" Ariana began
"No, it's too late! My life is a lie!" Sirius declared dramatically.
Ariana rolled her eyes and leaned over and gave him a kiss. "Feel better now?"
"Well, a bit!" He grinned
"Yup, you guys are definitely a different couple." Brody said amused
"Us? What about you two?" Ariana asked
"What about us?" Sawyer asked "We have a steady relationship!"
"Yeah, steadily on and off. You've dated on an off every year since second year. Actually, didn't you date twice in third year and three times in sixth year?"
"Shut up you." Sawyer said, throwing a leaf at Ariana.
"Well mark my words, Lily and I will date this year." James said
"Consider them marked." Remus said
"Oh god, look what the cat dragged in." Sawyer muttered. Everyone looked up to see Caprice walking towards them with Lily and Peter.
"Hey guys." Lily said as they sat down
"Lily, my love! You are looking lovely this afternoon!" James smiled
Lily sighed, "Potter you worry me."
"Aw, no need to concern yourself, I'm in a perfect state of health, but at least I now know you care about me and my well being." James smirked
Lily rolled her eyes. Caprice smiled, "You guys would make such a good couple."
"Thanks Caprice, you hear that Lily, we'd make a great couple, how about you and I go get a Butterbeer this afternoon?" James asked hopefully
"I'll take a rain check." Lily responded
"I'll hold you to that."
Lily ignored the comment and turned to group, "So what's everyone doing later?"
"I don't know about everybody else, but we're getting a Butterbeer" James said winking at her.
"No you're not lover boy, we've got Quidditch try-outs" Sirius said
"Aww, why today?" Sawyer groaned
"Oh, we had ours yesterday." Said Brody "They were hell, we had a second year try out, she couldn't even fly! She argued with us for half an hour and tried to curse Adrian Davis."
"Is he okay?" Peter asked
"Yeah, his eyebrows are already growing back. On the bright side we have an awesome team, but because Grant and Bloom left last year we had to get a new seeker and chaser."
"Yeah we need a new beater and seeker." James informed.
"We'll never be able to replace Turner, he's was like a god on a broom. I heard he's joined the wasps." Sawyer said.
"Yeah I heard that too. Oh well, we'd better get going now." James said to Sawyer and Sirius.
"Yeah, see you guys later." Sawyer said as the three of them got up and left.
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On the Quidditch pitch, a group of twenty or so people were assembled. The old Quidditch team members were grouped together waiting for the try-outs to be over with.
"I don't understand why we have to try-out every single year." Sawyer complained.
"Because some people graduate and leave the team." Gavin replied "Just be glad we don't have to worry about the competition taking our spots."
"Yeah really…" Max said looking over the crowd
"Everyone seems so short." Sirius said. "Hey Sawyer isn't that your little brother?"
"Alright welcome to this year's try-outs." James said in a commanding voice making everyone quiet down. "First off, this is serious-"
"Hi guys!" Sirius interrupted with a wave making the nervous candidates laugh and James send a glare his way.
"As I was saying quidditch is very serious and important, so it would be helpful if those who can't fly, would leave right now and first years should leave too as they aren't allowed to play." No one left.
Sawyer walked over to James and whispered something in his ear.
"Felix, what year are you in?" James asked
"First." Felix said proudly
"And that means…?" James prompted
"You should go easy on me?" Felix said hopefully.
"No weasel. It means you can't play! Get lost!" Sawyer snapped.
"But you're playing!" Felix whined.
"I'm in seventh year!"
"So?"
"Felix you're too young! Leave!"
"I'm not leaving until I try out!"
James put his head in his hands and muttered, "This is going to be a long day"
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