James

James waved goodbye to his parents and boarded the Hogwarts express with Sirius and Lupin.

Lupin looked at James who seemed to be in a world of his own.

" You look puzzled James " said Lupin.

James turned to him.

" Do I? Sorry Moony. I guess my mind is a little preoccupied with other things these days."

" Lily?"

James nodded. " Have you seen her?"

" No but I've seen Lucius."

" Oh joyful " exclaimed James.

" I meant I've seen them and so I advise you to watch out. I'm on prefect duty in a few minutes and I cant be here all the time. Please dont start messing while I'm gone."

" You sound like my Mother Moony."

" Someone has to."

James didn't answer but merely nodded.

" Thanks for the advice."

" Dont thank me " said Lupin. " Take it."

Sirius laughed. " Well this mood is catchy. Tell me has someone dropped a depression bomb in here because no one seems to be cheerful at all."

James looked at him. " I'm just thinking mate thats all."

" Plenty of time for that at school " said Sirius. " Meanwhile is it my eyes playing a trick on me... or is that your damsel in distress over there?"

James looked over to see Lucius Malfoy blocking Lily enterance.

" Why the..."

" Sit " said Lupin. " I'll take care of this."

" No " barked James. " Let me. I wont do anything stupid."

Lupin gave Sirius an eye who merely shrugged and chewed on an apple he fished out of his bag.

James walked over to Lucius and Lily.

" Let her pass Malfoy " said James.

Malfoy grinned and faced him. " Going to curse me are you Potter?"

" James " warned Lily.

" I thought not " sneered Malfoy. " Now you little Mudblood tell me why I should let you pass?"

James caught Malfoy by the robes and flung him against the wall.

" That would count as stupid I am guessing " said Sirius to Lupin.

" Let go of me Potter."

" James please " cried Lily.

James looked at her and nodded.

" You touch one hair on her head or bothar any other student on this train Malfoy and you'll have to answer to me."

" Oooh I'm so scared " said Malfoy.

" I'm head boy " said James. " One more move and I'll report you for assualt."

" Well Dumbledore has a trait for choosing favourites doesnt he?" sneeered Malfoy looking at Lily.

Lily breathed deeply and looked away.

" You can pass if you want to Lily " said James to her.

She nodded and walked by.

" Filthy Mudblood " muttered Malfoy.

Lily clenched her teeth and with her knees kicked Malfoy hard between the legs. He screamed and dropped to the ground. James let go.

" Ooops " said Lily and she smiled.