Chapter 4: The Not So Hard Hogwarts Life.
They entered an immense room with creamy colored walls, and four long tables filled with students. It was much more lighted than the corridors lily noticed as she entered behind the professor.
Every pair of eyes was on her and Anna, with confused expressions. The students sitting in each table seemed to be categorized, all fours tables had different colors, one was red, the other was blue another one was yellow and the last one was green.
She felt heat rise up her cheeks as her ears filled with whispers that had spread around the room, she looked sideways to see a boy pointing at her and telling something to a girl, who merely smiled, in a evil way, they were from the green table.
They finally reached the main table facing all the others in the back of the room, which seemed to be the teachers table, where Dumbledore was seating in the very middle, now dressed in a light blue robe, same sparkling eyes behind half moon glasses, he smiled when he saw them and stood up.
-Your attention please- he said quietly, facing all the students, this of course was not necessary because all eyes where sharply focused on him- This two girls here, Miss Evans and Miss Callaghan were not able to come on September 1st along with all of you, and therefore haven't been sorted yet, so they would be sorted now, and start their classes tomorrow, be kind with them.
Lily hadn't notice McGonagall had gone way, She only noticed when the middle age witch came back carrying an old looking hat.
Lily nudged Anna with a worried look - Sorted? - Anna returned the worried look before taking some deep breaths.
McGonagall proceeded to put the hat on top of Anna's head, who looked worried the hat may bite her, but it did nothing.
After a second the siluet of a mouth appeared on the hat, which shouted: GRYFFINDOR.
The last table to the right, the red one, erupted with claps, some of them still held confused glares. Anna passed Lily a smile as she made her way over the long table, where she occupied a seat opposite to a brown haired girl. That absolutely seemed to be the best table of all the four.
Lily felt something on her head, she. Almost instantly she heard a little voice in her head, making lily jump again.
- Well, I haven't seen a mind like this in many years, so sharp and smart, but there is also some bravery, this is indeed a tough decision...
-Please – Lily thought– make it the red table...Gryffindor.
The voice didn't answer her, as though it was pondering what she had just thought, after a minute, the voice made its decision – That's interesting … First I think I'll listen to a student ,As you wish, GRYFFINDOR!
Lily smile a little as she let her breath out contently, she took out the hat, which covered most of her face, and made her way to the clapping Gryffindor table, where she sat next to Anna, who was smiling and clapping with everybody.
-Thank god you got sorted into this house too.
Lily nodded– Yeah.
Lily looked around, still feeling grateful to the hat for putting her in the Gryffindor house.
She couldn't believe that merely 2 days ago she was a normal girl in surrey and now, she was surrounded by all the magical things and in a new different place, something she had wanted to do since she entered London Craven School.
The curious faces people were giving Lily and Anna still remained though, they seemed to be wondering the same thing as lily could hear from the whispers.
They wanted to know who they were and why weren't they in Hogwarts since last week.
Out of nowhere, food appeared in the plates in front of them.
Everyone seemed to have forgotten about them at the sight of food. Anna gaped at all the delicious food.
-You know, I already love this place– she declared, as she helped herself some liver-pie with smashed potatoes.
-Any place is better than been with petunia in the same house – Lily said quietly, eyeing the food and helping herself the same thing
Anna did.
-You are absolutely right, though what I'm really happy about is been away from all those brats in our school.
-Yeah -Lily said taking a generous amount of juice – I wonder what classes we have tomorrow ...what classes do they teach here anyways? I just hope they are good...
-Or I will be forced to use my magic stick! – Anna said, taking out her wand and waving it. Lily laughed, but she wasn't the only one.
The brown haired girl opposite them let out a tired chuckle.
She immediately realized this and quietly returned to her dinner, a faint blush on her cheeks avoiding their eyes.
- I'm sorry. - She said.
Many people looked their way, making the girl blush even more.
-Sorry...- Lily repeated, looking at Anna who was looking at the girl with an eyebrow raised, she turned to the girl- for what?
The girl looked up, she had clear blue eyes covered with thick black glasses, she had soft brown hair, past her shoulder blades, Lily noticed she was wearing some kind of weird jewelry.
- Nothing, nevermind.
She looked from Lily to Anna and her eyes dropped again. She was clearly a shy person. Lily looked at the girl for a second before turning to Anna, who was already eating enthusiastically.
Suddenly a big explosion came from the far end, the green table.
Lily turned her head towards the green table and gasped. All the boys in that table had turned completely red, and all of them were drenched in steamy water with a light golden glow. Everyone laughed. But four boys, not so far from Lily were laughing more than anyone else. One of the boys had short wild black hair and shocking blue eyes, he had a smirk on his face, as he looked at the green table with some satisfaction. Another boy next to him gave him high five, laughing loudly, but lily couldn't see his face, only long brown combed hair.
- Can they be even more idiotic, Kathy? -A black haired girl had sat down next to the brown haired girl- they think nobody knows it was them, come on, after what they did on our first night...
They girl had gray eyes, but they were even brighter than Kathy's, who's eyes held a mysterious, shy glow, unlike this girl. Kathy shook her head, still not speaking a word.
- They may as well run, if the Slytherin's find out - she stopped talking and looked from Anna, who was laughing along with everybody, to Lily who was also smiling – The new girls, correct? My name is Diana Black, nice to meet you...
- Lily Evans- Lily said, as all the screams stopped abruptly.
She looked back at the green table were everyone was back to normal but with angry faces, some of them were still drenched in the golden water.
-And you? - Diana said tilting her head towards Anna- what's your name?
Anna took a moment to stop laughing – Anna Summers.
-Nice to meet you – Diana smiled. Then she looked at the four boys near Lily and shook her head.
- Aww come on Padfoot; that was very quick-The boy with shocking blue eyes said shaking his head in disapproval.
- Next year Prongs, we have to make it longer- The boy named "Padfoot" said, now turning fully, so Lily could see his face. Lily looked from him to Diana, there seemed to be similarity between them two.
Diana rolled her eyes after she looked at "Padfoot"- I'm sorry for my brother's stupid behavior, Sirius just doesn't get it these days.
-So, he's your brother? ...– Anna asked.
Diana nodded her head- Twin brother.
-Oh- Anna said, and then she shrugged returning to her meal.
-He and James, the guy next to him, only live to bother everyone- Diana said, rolling her eyes once again- Remus and Peter are
no better.
Lily looked at the boys raising an eyebrow. They were talking among themselves excitedly. Sirius looked at his sister for a second and smiled mischievously at her, Diana on the other hand, shook her head and gave him a death glare. He looked from Diana to Lily and then his eyes rested on Anna, his brow frowned for a split second before his face suddenly showed realization, he nudged James and pointed at them.
James and Lily locked eyes for a second making Lily look at him with an raised eyebrow, his piercing blue eyes laughing with laughter as Sirius told him something while standing up. James was still staring at Lily with a smile on his face , when Sirius took him by the shirt and dragged him near the four girls.
-So little sis- Sirius put an arm around Diana's shoulder- aren't you going to introduce us?
Diana glared at Sirius- First of, YOU are my little brother, I was born 5 minutes before you! Second of all...no, you wont disturb them just yet, you two are as stupid as it gets...
- Hey, I resent that! - James complained, but smiled all the same. There was something about the cocky smile of his that Lily didn't like at all.
- Lets go – Diana said, brushing Sirius arm from around her shoulders- I'll show you the dormitories...
-But, I haven't finished here – Anna whined, pointing at her plate.
-You see that's what I'm talking about, someone who actually appreciates food as much as I do- Sirius said, crossing his arms over his chest.
- Thinking better off it, I could stop it there- Anna said standing up. – Lets go!
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Lily walked inside the spacious common room, hidden behind the door of a Fat lady and suddenly felt breathless. The room was covered in crimson and gold all around it, from the beautiful fireplace, to the comfortable looking couches and lover seats.
Diana was in sort of a bad mood, because James, Sirius, and two other boys, Remus and Peter had followed them all the way into the common room.
Maybe that's why she didn't want them to enjoy the warm of the fireplace and pushed them in the direction of the stairs. They climbed the stairs and stopped in front of a wooden door with a sign that read "Girls 1st year".
There were 6 four-poster beds with red and gold sheets in the circular room. There was also a door on the back to go to the bathroom, and to the left side was a big window with a view to the grounds below them, Lily looked around for her belongings and smile as she found them in the bed nearest to the window. She loved that view.
Anna threw herself in the bed next to lily's, where all her things were and she started jumping like a crazy maniac, Lily shook her head as picked up her Charms book and start reading the first lesson, as she was told by Diana that was a class tomorrow, she put my legs under herself, Indian style.
Anna kept jumping and it was getting annoying.
Katty entered the room 20 minutes later and went straight to her bed, after Diana had started reading a magazine, and Anna had thank god stopped jumping.
Diana looked up – Hey Kathy, what kept you?
Kathy looked at Diana for a moment and shook her head. – Nothing Diana just walked a little...
It struck Lily, that maybe she was shy because Lily and Anna were there, but lily didn't get it, they hadn't done anything to her, or were remotely mean to her in any way.
Lily's POV
I shook my head, and return to my charms book, frowning my face, as I didn't get almost anything it said, it was much to complicated. But I wasn't one to give up.
I took my wand out of my pockets and mutter the incantation that the book said, nothing happened.
I tried again, EXPECLIARMUS, and nothing.
I sigh inwardly and close my book shut, maybe tomorrow, whoever the teacher was could help me.
-You just said it wrong – Kathy said in a low voice, looking at me sideways- its Expelliarmus...
I nod – Expelliarmus!
Her wand flew straight at me, hitting me on the face.
Laughter filled the room, as I rubbed my forehead.
I glared at Anna, who had just fallen from her bed and was laughing like there was no tomorrow, Diana soon followed her steps.
Kathy smiled and picked out her wand that was on the floor.
-What a friend you are Anna, you laugh at my expense...
Anna grinned and nodded throwing me a pillow that narrowly hit me.
I shake my head and return to my book with a little smile.
-So... are your parents wizards like you? - Anna asked Diana, returning to her bed and jumping again.
-Diana nodded – yes...you guys are muggleborns, correct?
Lily looked up from her book – Yeah, we are, though my aunt was a witch, I just found out today...
Diana gasped – So you mean to say ... you did NOT know you were a witch until you got your letters? SUCH INFAMY!
The phrase was said with so much drama that all four girls laughed as Anna threw a pillow at Diana hitting her straight in the face.
The four of them talked late into the night and learned a lot of things about each other, it was pass midnight, amazing how they, with different personalities, could get along so well.
The door swung open and in came two other girls, who didn't even spare them a glance as they said something to each other before going to their beds. One had short blonde hair and green eyes, the other one black haired and with brown eyes.
-Ay...I forgot about that – Diana said looking with a face at the two sleepy forms of the girls- bloody snobs.
-Who are they? - Anna said lowering her voice.
-Tania Riverdale and Ganish Blair, our other dorm mates, but ugh...they are the biggest snobs known in this world...- Diana threw them another unfriendly look.
Kathy scowled at Diana- Don't be so rough on them Di, maybe they are just shy...
-Yeah right ...I am quoting here" Those two bloody girls, they think they are special, I hope the hat says Hufflepuff, I wouldn't stand having those in our dorms" – Diana said with a high pitched voice, obviously quoting one of the girls earlier, raising an eyebrow as she said this, she threw the two girls her third an last look- why shouldn't I been rough, if they were with Lily and Anna...
Kathy shook her head- still lets not go down to their level...
(Lily)
That night, after I took a bath and got dressed in my pajamas and went to bed, I couldn't help but sigh deeply, it had been a long day, eventful, then I let an amused smile play on my lips.
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Lily entered the transfiguration classroom the next morning with a growing nervous feeling deep down in the pit of her stomach. She occupied a seat next to Kathy, as Anna took a seat beside Diana.
-Good Morning – Professor McGonagall said entering the busy classroom.
Immediately everyone became quiet as the severe looking witch made her way into the desk placed to face all of them- First off, I wish to welcome our two new students to our class, welcome Miss Evans, Welcome Miss Callaghan ... Now, today we will transform a feather into a candle, please, do not use this items to bother your classmates or will be forced to take points from you house and get you to detention...
With a move of her wand, different colored feathers flew to the students; Lily got a bright pink one.
-The incantation to accomplish this is "Alamarido Fuegi" now all of you try it, carefully...
Lily bit her lip in concentration, as she pointed her wand to the long pink feather.
-Alamarido Fuegi!
Nothing happened to the bright feather, it only moved a little on Lily's desk.
She frowned as she tried again and again, but with no such luck.
Suddenly, she felt a crumble piece of paper hit her in the back of her head and land right next to her with a soft thud. She picked it up and unfolded slowly.
New girl,
You seem like the lady in distress, may I help you with that?
James P.
Lily frowned once again and turned around to see James sitting next to Sirius, raising an eyebrow at her and smiling. Lily looked at his intact blue feather and looked at him questionably. He shrugged and muttered something to the quill and it slowly changed into a candle, immediately giving Lily a satisfied smile.
Lily narrowed her eyes at him; he smirked as she turned around rolling her eyes and tried to change her quill with no such luck.
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I officially am the worst Witch to ever pass by
Professor McGonagall's transfiguration class- Lily said while they all sat at lunch in the Gryffindor table.
-Don't be mad, at least you weren't that bad at potions, I on the other hand, don't stand that stupid bloke, its that red suitcase of him that bothers me , and he only favors Ravenclaws - Diana said , shaking her head.
-And we will be the students to be late for charms if we don't hurry up, I hear Fliwick will teach us the levitating charm –Kathy hurried them, as none of them seemed to be interested in returning to class.
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-The levitating charm is a very easy and useful incantation that has many uses- the little professor said, standing up over a huge pile of books so he could watch the class- its required, besides saying the incantation Wingardium Leviosa a hand movement, the switch and flick …Like so...
He did a simple hand movement and everyone followed him suit.
-Let me give you a feather so you could practice – as McGonagall, the different colored feathers flew across the room, this time, lily got a lime green one- Now everyone, don't forget the hand movement...
Shouts erupted all over the room as all the students tried and tried to make the feather levitate into the air. Lily bit her lip; she gave a sigh.
-Wingardium Leviosa!
Her feather slowly rose into the air with slow grace. Everyone stopped shouting as the feather went up the air. Professor Fliwick clapped his hands with a smile.
-Well done, Miss Evans, 5 points to Gryffindor for that, now everyone, follow her example...
Lily smiled satisfied as James Potter turned from his seat two rows ahead and narrow his eyes at her.
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Authors note: Well, this is Chapter 4. Love it ? Hate it ? either way , I wanna know what you guys think , Please read and Review.
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Melody.
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