Click Clack Click Clack

The Express was rolling along the tracts wobbling my body side to side causing me to grab onto the compartment doors for support. Lilly and I arrived at the station from her father's auto. Mr. Evan's was his usual ecstatic self, drilling us with questions about the courses we were going to take. He is always so enthusiastic about magic. When we arrived at the station some of Lilly's gryffindor friends ran up to her and dragged her off, she left shouting "Bye Dad~! I'll write often. Sev, I'll meet up with you in our usual compartment!"

So here I was again for the fifth time bounding down the tracks to Hogwarts, squeezing pass other students making my way down the aisle to the third last compartment. Everyone had changed quite dramatically threw the short break. The girls where curvier and had taken a liking to painting their faces up. The boys were more taller and deep sounding. Most reeked of aftershave or perfume. Luckily for me I did not have to put up with the daily ritual of the blade quite yet.

I glared at some passing third years as they eyed me up and down in passing. I wonder if I've changed any at all? Pff, what do I care, I know one thing is for sure all the extra studying this break can guarantee me one of the top spots of the class. 'Ya', that voice echoed in my mind, 'you pathetic weakling, brains will surly attract a women and defend your honor'.

Grasping the handle to the compartment, I furrowed my brow and forced my eyes shut, trying desperately to silence the voice. I yanked open the door.

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We arrived at the station in the nick of time, a few more seconds later and I'm sure the barrier would have closed. The previous night we all stayed up late to eager to sleep causing us to fall back asleep ever after my mom called us down stair numerous times.

"Let's go to the back and find an empty compartment and take a power nap, don't wanna fall asleep face first in the feast pudding tonight."

Remus led the way down the aisle. He had a polite air that made people smile and part ways for him. I lagged behind getting greetings of bro-hugs and giggling hellos from the ladies. By the time I reached the compartment I saw Sirius slip into I was dog tired, ha!, and fell lazily into what I thought was the cushion of the seat.

"Ek~! Potter what do you think you're doing!" gasped Lily.

I opened my eyes and realized I had my face buried in Evan's crotch. I bolted straight up stammering; "imsorryimsorryimsorryimsorry!" Quickly I shot a look at my fellow Marauders sitting across the way. They were grinning wide and Sirius gave me a wink.

I got up and squeezed myself between Peter and Remus. They all gave me a weird look and I know why. If this would have happened last year I would have said something cool like; 'Fancy seeing you like this Evans.' Probably turn around and lay across her lap as I twirled her red hair threw my fingers. Definitely not do what I did now and walk away red faced from such a God given opportunity.

My friends continued to stare at me. Remus got up, "To cramped" he mumbled and sat next to a now baffled looking Lily. Desperate to get away from this awkward situation I scooted over to the now empty window seat and rest my forehead on the cool window and closed my eyes.

"He's just really tired" Peter slowly stated. "Ya, really tiered he'll be back to normal after a quick nap". I sighted and inwardly thanked Peter. He had a quick way of lying that usually got him out of any situation. I'm glad he has my back.

I sat there letting the sun wash over my face and listening to the sounds of the inhabitants of the train go about talking and getting reacquainted. I barely even noticed the sound of our compartment door opening.