Chapter 3

"Sirius, KK wake up!" James yelled, causing Sirius to jump and drop me

"Damn you James." I grumbled.

"Sorry sweetie, but we'll be at Hogsmead station in about 5 minutes so you and Sirius should get changed into your robs." He said.

"Yeah fine ok" I said, walking out of the compartment.

As the train pulled into the station, me, the Marauders and Lily ran through the rain and jumped into the first carriage we found, pushing the younger kids out of the way of course.

"So, is everyone excited for our last year at Hogwarts?" asked Lily.

"I'll miss it so much." I said Getting nods of agreement from James and Remus.

"It'll be weird," said Sirius " This is our last year. We wont be back on the train next year for a new term. We wont have the protection we have now. It'll be scary, especially with Voldemort and his followers running around." He ended in a serious tone.

"Yeah I know what you mean Sirius." I said blushing. Thank god no one could see it thought, I should really stop doing that.

"All right, you party-poopers. You're making us miserable. Lets just worry about all that sad stuff later and concentrate on making the most of our last year here." Said James.

The 6 of them exited the carriages and went to find a spot at the Gryffindor table. They found 6 empty seats closest to the doors and sat down. James was closest to the door; I was beside him and Remus beside me. Lily was opposite of me with Sirius on her right and Peter on her left. We sat there, waiting for the sorting to be over. Once it was over, Dumbledore stood up and began giving his usual beginning of year speech.

"Welcome one and all to another year at Hogwarts. I would like to make a few announcements before we begin tonight's feast, if that's alright with you Mr. Black and you as well Mr. Potter." He said with that well known glint of amusement in his eyes.

"Its fine Professor, but make it quick were starving over here." Said James, while Sirius nodded his head and agreed.

"Yes well, thank you Gentlemen. I would like to remind you that the Forbidden Forest Is out of bounds to all students" looking hard at the Marauders who were looking around as if to say 'who us?' " Also, in 2 weeks time there will be a Fall Ball, organized and set up by our Head Boy, James Potter, and our Head Girl, Lily Evans. With that said, tuck in!"

"I love Hogwarts food! I'd like to thank all of the house elves before I graduate for keeping me fed all these years. " Stated Sirius with food in his mouth.

"Sirius, chew with your mouth closed" yelled Lily.
"Sorry Lils" he smiled.
"Don't call me Lils." She said, annoyed.
"Yes Lils" he said. Laughing, along with James.

"There's nothing funny here Potter" she said, annoyed as she left the great hall.

Honestly, I love Lily and all but why was she being so rude to James. He really didn't do anything wrong. I looked over to him and saw the hurt and the pain on his face. I had to do something.

"James, sweetie, can I talk to you really quick?" I asked.
"Sure." He smiled, though I knew it was forced.

Once We were out of earshot, I pulled him into the kind of hug I knew he needed. He just wrapped his arms around my waist and sighed into my hair. I could tell a lot was on his mind. But that would come later, right now. He needed a hug.

"Are you feeling any better?" I asked. Hopefully I helped.
"Yes, sweetie, I am. Thank you. You always know exactly what I need." He said while smiling.
"Hey, what can I say, it's a gift." I replied. "You know, she really does like you. She just doesn't see it yet. Give her sometime and she'll come around.
"I just wish she knew how much I love her, and that I don't mean to be the way I am. I just cant help it around her. Does that make any sense?"
"Yes, James it does. Just be you around her. That's all you can do, and trust me, she'll fall In love with the James I know. The sweet, loving, overall good James. Not the prankster, troublemaker, cocky son of a bitch all of Hogwarts knows." I said, seriously.
"Your right. Its time that James Potter changed. Thank you sweetheart, for talking with me. But you, and me we need to talk later about you and my other best friend. But for now, I have Head duties to attend to. " He said. He kissed my forehead and left to rally up the first years.

I went back to dinner and looked around, seeing that everyone left, I sat down and had a quiet dinner. I was able to do a lot of thinking though. I made a piece of parchment and a quill appear and made myself a list of goals to accomplish this year.

7th year to-do list

1. Fall In love.
2. Get accepted into the Auror program
3. Graduate in the top 5 of my class.
4. Make my friendships stronger, and lose the ones I don't need.

Looking at my list I realized that I could get it all accomplished this year. The first and last one were the most important to me at the moment. I wanted Sirius to realize how much he means to me. How much I want him to be mine. All mine. Also, I want my friendships with Lily and the Marauders to be stronger than ever, and I wanted to lose all the people who are holding me back. The ones that I really don't talk to anymore. I don't need them, what I need are my best friends. I want us, by the end of the year to be like brothers and sisters James and I, well our friendship doesn't need any help. We are practically brother and sister now. This year is my time for change.

Smiling, I walked up to Gryffindor tower said the password and sat by my favorite spot at the window.

I must have fallen asleep, because I woke up a few hours later to someone picking me up. I was shocked for a moment because it was late and I wasn't fully awake. I looked up and saw James smiling down at me.

"I'm sorry; I didn't mean to wake you. I just got back from my rounds and saw you sleeping so I was going to put you on the couch." He said.
"Its ok. I was waiting for you anyways because I didn't know if you wanted to continue our talk from dinner this evening or something." I replied.
" Sure, lets continue. So, you and Sirius. Do you like him?" he said at once.
I smiled, this was so like James. Jumping right to the point.
"Yes I do. I have since 5th year probably. I just wish I knew if he liked me or not. Me and you James were in the same predicament here. You like lily, Lily's not sure if she likes you. I like Sirius, I'm not sure if he likes me."
"Yeah, it is funny how that turned out isn't it. Well all I can say is this, Sirius loves you. He has since 3rd year. So give him sometime. He will come around and realize that you're the one for him. Males were just so stubborn. We don't realize how much we want and need something until its staring us in the face.
I laughed so hard at that.
"Hahaha yes, that's true. Well, class begins tomorrow. I'm tired so ill see you bright and early tomorrow at breakfast. Love you James. " I said kissing him on his forehead.
"Love you too sweetie, goodnight" he said kissing my forehead and jogging up the stairs.

What would I do without James? I thought smiling, as I fell asleep.