Disclaimer: Do I live in Scotland? Nope. Do I have more money than the queen of England? Nope. Did I write the Harry Potter books? checks the author name, shakes head sadly nope . . .

A/N: Man, today has been an awesome day! First of all, I got my driver's permit after several trials and tribulations. Second, a new Seventeen came in the mail today. Third, my mum is taking me to the super mall near our house tomorrow. And best of all. . I got reviews! And they weren't bad!

Carnivalgirl: Thank you so much! You have no idea how much confidence you've given me! I was so nervous that nobody would like it! Anyway, thanks for reviewing, and keep it up!

Into the Flames: Thanks so much! Like I said above, I really appreciate your review, and it def. boosted my confidence. Also, you're extra special as the first reviewer! About the Lily/Lilly thing, I know that it is spelled Lily, but I kinda like it as Lilly, like a Caitlin/Kaitlyn thing. Anyway, thanks for your review!

For future reference, I can't spell or do grammar worth crap, that's my sister-the-english-major's department.

Song listening to while typing: Hands that Built America, U2

Anyway, on with the story!

September 1st, 1985 Kings Cross Station

Lilly Evans, Gretchen Mundie, Alice Fletcher, and Tabitha Moonstone stared at the barrier between Platforms 9 and 10 in King's Cross Station.

"I can't believe this is the last year we go through that barrier like this." Lilly stated, in shock.

"I can't believe we have to take NEWTs" Gretchen groaned.

"Oh, don't worry, you'll be fine!" Tabitha encouraged.

"Yes, the tests will be a breeze," Alice said, always the optimist.

"Yea, that's right. The tests called 'Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests' will be breeze." Gretchen snapped.

"Guys, please! The world hasn't exploded simply because we're seventh years! We're still friends, Potter is still an irresponsible prat, and my hair is still red as carrots!"

"Lilly, your hair has definitely darkened to auburn!" Gretchen said

"Honestly, Lils. You need to forgive James for calling you carrots, and then proceeding to charm them into carrots." Tabitha said.

"He's apologized a hundred times, and you still hate him. Even I think that's going a bit too far." Gretchen added.

"I don't hate him. It's just that he's so irresponsible, and he pranks everybody! Anyway, I forgave for the carrots thing eventually! But you know how touchy I was-"

"-was?" Alice said dryly.

"about my hair!" Lilly finished, sending Alice a glare.

"The poor boy has had a crush on you since 1st year, and you don't even give him the time of day!" Gretchen said.

"He just so. . .arrogant. Maybe he stopped hexing first years, but he NEVER lays off Snape."

"Snape deserves it." Tabitha said

"I guess you're right" Lilly said.

The girls pushed their way through the barrier.

James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew apparated with a crack! in front of barriers 9 and 10.

They had come to be known as the Marauders; trouble makers extraordinaire, popular, and handsome. James was 6'1 with the same untidy black hair and hazel eyes girls swooned over. The quidditch star of the group, he had an athletic build and a smile that made girls weak at the knees. All girls, that is, except Lilly Evans.

'Lilly Evans' he thought sighing, 'This year will be different. I'll make her see. I have to. This is my last chance. I'll do it, though! I'm Head Boy! I'll show her I've changed.'

He had been shocked when he received the letter declaring him Head Boy. When Sirius found out, he choked on his cereal, saying

"I knew Dumbledorr was cracked, but this is too much! A marauder, Head boy! What is the world coming too! Hey James, look! My alphabet cereal left me a message! It's says "oooooo!" (A/N: Points to whoever knows where that's from!)

Shaking his head over the fact that Sirius' cereal was cheerios, he looked at his motley group of friends.

Sirius Black, James' co-captain in crime, was certainly the heartthrob of the bunch. 6'2, with longish black hair that fell elegantly into his deep blue eyes, he played Beater on the Gryffindor team, and co-captain with James, the seeker. Sirius now lived with James, due to several arguments with his family, stemming from his being sorted into Gryffindor and being best friends with James.

Remus was the quidditch commentator. He couldn't play because of his visits to his "ailing mother." Little did many know that Remus' mum had died of shock shortly after Remus was bitten by a werewolf at the age of six. James, Sirius and Peter figured this out in second year.

'Being the intelligent, handsome, devils we are!' thought James.

Instead of turning their backs on him, as Remus thought they would, they decided to become animagi, succeeding in their 5th year. James became Prongs, a handsome stag. Sirius transformed into Padfoot, a bear-like black dog, and Peter became Wormtail, a rat.

"Why do I get the shoddy animal?" James remembered Peter whining.

Remus was 6'1 with dark blond hair and kind blue eyes. He was the Marauder closest to Lilly and her friends, and the inside information to James on what she liked, didn't like, etc.

Together, the three boys were the most popular, handsome, sought after boys in Hogwarts. They were brave, intelligent, funny: the poster boys of Gryffindor. The girls (except Lilly, Gretchen, Tabitha, and Alice) adored them. But Peter . . .

Nobody quite understood how Peter became a Marauder. He was 5'4, chunky, with short blond hair and watery blue eyes. He wasn't incredibly intelligent, and his jokes usually fell a little on the lame side. Alright, a lot on the lame side. He was so nervous, he seemed . . . . twitchy.

They walked through the barrier.

"This is my year with Lilly, Gentlemen!"

Sirius slapped himself on the forehead.

"Here we go again. Prongs, mate, you're mental."

"hopeless" Remus agreed.

The 3 boys stopped, awestruck at the sight in front of them, causing Peter to run into them, and fall to the floor.

Lilly Evans stood there, looking at her trunk in frustration as Gretchen, Tabitha, and Alice stood laughing at her. Her long, auburn hair curled loosely to her middle back. Her once petite form had rounded out nicely into her 5'3 frame. Her exquisite skin and emerald eyes made her the desire of many. However, no boy dared to act upon their crush, for fear of the wrath of James.

Gretchen looked like a model. Slender and 5'6, Gretchen was the other beater for the Gryffindor team. Her chocolate brown hair hung in a bob right above her shoulders, and her dark brown eyes sparkled.

Alice's beauty was true English beauty. Her round face had a look of purity and kindness. Her blonde hair was a length of molten gold curling luxuriously to her elbows. At 5'2, few were shorter than she, but she cornflower blue eyes revealed a big heart. Alice had eyes only for Frank Longbottom, a handsome chaser on the Gryffindor team in her year. It was common knowledge that Frank returned her affections. Well, common knowledge to everyone but Alice.

Tabitha could be described in one word. Mysterious. She had long, thick, black hair that swept from a deep widows peak to her hips. Her violet eyes were fringed with long black lashes, and were completely unreadable to anyone but her friends. She was pale and beautiful, and kept to herself.

"Here, let me help you with that" James said, lifting her trunk into the compartment.

"Thanks! I . . . oh, it's you." Lilly's thanks died on her lips when she saw James smiling down at her. The two groups braced themselves for a reprimanding that only Lilly could give. They were disappointed, as Lilly felt her heart mysteriously quicken.

'What's going on? It's James! Stop it! Stop it! Oh no, I'm going to blush. I HATE being a redhead' Lilly thought to herself.

James grinned even wider as her cheeks became to flush prettily.

"I see you're Head Girl" he continued, "I know we meet in the Head compartment at 11:30, but I thought we might meet at 11:15 to go over things before the Prefects arrive. How's that sound to you?"

Lilly shook her head lightly.

"Brilliant. Wait . . you're Head Boy?" Lilly exclaimed, as the other girls mouths dropped open in shock.

"You know Mundie, you should be careful," Sirius said casually, "you could have something unpleasant fly in there with your mouth like that. You know, flies, slime, oranges, pigeons, small rodents . . ."

"Shut up Black!" Gretchen growled.

"I know, I was shocked too. See you then" James then flashed his trademark grin and set off to find a compartment.

The girls were left gazing at them, with their mouths open in shock.

"The world has exploded."