November 7, 1971

Raina was walking back to the dorm alone one night, on the way back from the library.

She turned a corner and slipped and fell.

"Bloody...Hey, are you okay?", a boy asked.

It was James Potter.

He helped her up and Sirius handed her her books.

"Sorry about that", Peter Pettigrew said sheepishly.

"What was that?", Raina asked, looking around the floor. There were marbles scattered all around the corridor.

"Just something to trip up the Slytherins"*, James said casually.

"Why would you -", Raina was cut off by Professor McGonagall.

"Potter, Black, Pettigrew", she said, "Would you like to explain why there are marbles all over the floor?"

The three boys looked between each other, each looking for an excuse.

Raina had an idea.

"It was Peeves", she said, more confident than she felt. "I slipped on my way back to my dorm and James, Sirius, and Peter found me."

The Professor nodded. "I shall have a word with him then." She left with a small nod in their direction.

"Thanks for that", James said, sighing with relief.

Raina didn't speak.

I just lied to a teacher…

"What's your name again?" Sirius asked her.

"Raina Lupin", she said quietly.

"Thanks, Raina", Peter squeaked.

Raina smiled a little. "No problem. I should really get back to my dorm. See you in class."

She hurried down the corridor and up to Gryffindor Tower.

*I know this is a really lame prank, but, come on, they're first years.

(Translation: I'm not creative enough to think of a better idea)