Chapter 3: Hogwarts Express

Everyone was awake the next morning (except Sirius) making sure they have packed everything for the year.

It was ten o'clock and Sirius was still in bed so Lily made her way up the stairs with Christina to wake him up. When they entered the room Christina ran and jumped onto his bed and started screaming. "Wake up sleepy monster!"

Lily started laughing as he sat up grabbed Christina and started tickling her.

"Ok sowwy". He just smiled and said

"Morning Princess Christina. Oh morning Flower. Wassup?" he said looking at his sister standing in the doorway and grinning.

"Morning Siri, it is ten o'clock and you still need to get your stuff together, so I thought I should wake you up or should I say we?" she replied as she sat on the bed next to him.

"Ok I will be down now, just let me get dressed." He said while putting his pants on.

Finally when everyone was ready they made their way onto Platform 9 ¾. They greeted some of their other friends before getting on the train and leaving for Hogwarts.

When on the train the Marauders and the girls found a compartment and were sitting talking about what to expect this year.

"Um, sorry guys but we have to get to the Heads compartment." Lily said looking over at James as they stood and left

"Yeah we will be back soon, cya" James added before they left.

"Ten galleons say that they both come back angry" Claire said holding up a pouch full of gold coins.

"Let's make it fifty galleons and you got yourself a deal" Ella said smirking.

"What are you so confident?"

"I'm always right" Ella said "so do we have a deal?"

"You're on" they finalized the bet with their group handshake and continued talking with the boys

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James and Lily had been in the compartment for ten minutes and hadn't said anything to each other since they arrived. "They should be here soon" Lily said referring to the prefects that should be coming for the meeting.

"Yeah" was all James had to say. Lily was about to say something but the compartment door opened and the prefects filed in and sat down at the table, so she decided against it.

"Hello everyone I am Lily your Head Girl for this year."

"And I am James Potter, Head Boy for this year" he added

"Yes and this should be a wonderful year. Now here is a list of passwords for Professor Dumbledore's office and to the house common rooms. Now if there is any snooping in other houses passwords there will be a punishment. Although you won't get very far because these are all defaults and must be changed immediately."

The meeting went on for a little while longer before the prefects left and it was James and Lily alone again.

"I think that went well" James said feeling relieved to get through their first meeting without any mishaps.

"I agree. It was easier than I thought" Lily replied with a small smile.

"James can I ask you something?"

"You just did but I will allow another question" he said thinking of that response on the spot.

"What's wrong? Ever since I saw you in the holidays you have been very different towards me and I am slightly confused" she said looking at him as he sat across from her.

"Well I err, it's just, um…" he stuttered making her giggle.

"You don't have to answer. I just thought you might have had something on your mind" she added. There was a small silence before James said

"Well I guess I can tell you seeing as the plan isn't really working." He started.

"Plan?" she asked with a confused look.

" I'm trying to be different to and prove to you that I am mature and that maybe you will stop hating me but I guess it is not working" he said getting up to leave

"Wait! So this whole time you have been acting like this was because you wanted to change for me?" she asked moved be his sweetness.

"Um, yeah I guess so" he said looking at her hoping she wouldn't yell at him but instead she stood up and hugged him.

"That is so sweet" she mumbled into his chest feeling safe and happy in his arms.

"I would do anything for you" he said smiling down at her once she pulled out of the hug.

He then noticed that her face was only inches from hers. They were getting closer and he could feel her breathing against his lips. He was finally going to kiss Lily after six long years of hoping and wishing.

Then it happened and it was more than he and she had hoped it would be. She slid her arms around his neck and his around her waist. Once the kiss was over they just stood there in each other's arms and looked deeply into each other's eyes.

"This is great way to start to year" James finally said smiling down at her.

"Yeah I know, OMG" she said

"What?" looking confused

"We still have to the dance. I'm nervous. What if I stuff up and then everyone will see? That will be embarrassing" she said talking too fast for him to understand.

"Hey calm down. You will be great. Now let's go back to the others because I bet my sister is waiting for you and freaking out" he said walking out of the compartment holding her hand.

When they got into the compartment Claire was sitting in the corner staring out the window but looked up to see who entered the room.

"I told you I am always right! Now hand over the money" Ella said as she saw Lily and James holding hands and smiling.

"How did you know?" Claire asked as she threw the bag at Ella.

"Haven't you seen the way they have been looking at each other lately" she said smiling at the new couple. "So what is the moral of the story?" Ella asked smirking.

"Only bet under the twenty galleon limit?"

"Always bet with a Potter because they have to most money?"

"Hey"

"I know, James always gets the girl?"

"NOO, I am always RIGHT" Ella said getting a little frustrated.

"Hey Prongs. I guess it is ok if you go out with Lily, but if you hurt her than I will have to punch you" Sirius said in a business tone.

"Don't worry Padfoot. I wouldn't dream of hurting her" James said kissing Lily on the cheek.

"Good. Now can you please control your sister? She is driving me crazy" he said relaxing into to chair while Claire was running around going crazy because she couldn't find the hair tie that she will be using for the dance.

"Claire! STOP! Just breathe in... And out... Now if you are looking for your hair tie it is on your wrist" Lily said trying to calm Claire down. That is what it was basically like for the rest of the train ride. Claire going crazy and everyone ignoring her.

When the train finally stopped everyone (except the girls) were dressed and were getting off the train.

"We will see you boys in the Great Hall soon" Lily said as she gave James a quick peck on the lips before closing the compartment door do they could get changed