Title:Predictably Unexpected
Author:KJ COLLECTIONS
Dedication:To all the HP fans I know, there are to many to list
Based on:Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling
Disclaimer:I own nothing that you recognize.
Published:18 December 2007
Updated:29 December 2007
Rating:T
Genre:Supernatural/ Romance
Summary:
The James/ Lily story hopefully with a few good twists.They are from two different worlds, so when he is thrown into hers can he accept it? Or dose she come with more baggage than he realized?
Author's Note:
Like always I want to thank shetlandlace for the awesome review but I know there are more of you reading and not reviewing – it takes 2 seconds so please follow shetlandlace's example and review!!
Enjoy and R&R. all constructive criticisms and suggestions welcome. I don't think there will be any spoilers for the books (particularly the 7th book) but I make no guarantees. Also I wasn't a fan of what was revealed about Snape's high school years (to be discreet) in the 7th book so that will not be included in this story ). Italics symbolize flash backs and singing.
KJ xoxo
Predictably Unexpected
Five
The foyer outside the great hall was crowded with chattering first years, eyes filled with the expectancy from the magnificent castle in which they now stood. The excitement exploded from the very auras of the first years crowded around what to most were quite possibly the most intimidating oak doors they had and ever would lay their eyes upon. A group of four boys stood in a circle and were the only people who didn't seem at all nervous and had an arrogant air about them. The first was of average height and build with messy black hair he stood next to another boy with a similar height and build and similar messy black hair that was significantly longer than the first boy's that extended just short of his shoulders and brushed gently over his eyes giving him a rugged handsome look that was unconventional but jaw-dropping all the same. These two boys were unmistakably the most outspoken of the group. The third boy was tallest of the four he was lean and lanky with a daze in his eyes that added years beyond his age to his overall persona. He had light red hair that almost appeared blond and seemed uninterested in the conversion he was apparently involved in. The final boy was unnaturally short and plump automatically making him seem out of place within the group, he had sandy blond hair and appeared to be hanging on every word the others of the group offered. The boys all looked different but the commonality they all shared was the childish roundness in their faces and the softness of their angelic features. The boys weren't friends; they merely had been thrown together on the train to the extravagant castle but had bonded quickly despite how superficial the connection was.
The tallest boy went to move away from the group all colour instantly flushed from his cheeks and turned quickly running hard into a petite girl with straight brown hair pulled back into a ponytail with no real concern to how it looked. Compared to Remus Lupin, Sage was quite small making Remus look like a giant and when they crashed into one another she would have went flying backwards had he not caught her in time.
"I'm so sorry" Remus said as he gently pulled her back onto her feet.
"No it was my fault, I should have been looking where I was going" Sage said taking a step back so she could see his face without craning her neck as much as she had been.
"No, I'm sorry, I wasn't looking either"
"No, I'm sorry –" But she was quickly cut off by Lupin placing a long index finger lightly on her lips.
"How about we are both sorry? Or…you know…we might still be having this convocation when we're eight" He joked with a smile on his lips.
Sage merely returned his smile with a chuckle of her own "good point – we better stop" she finally said lightly "that's funny, you're funny!"
"Remus Lupin" Remus said offering his hand
"Nice to meet you Lupe" Sage said lightly a smile still playing on her lips but she ignored his hand.
After a moment when Remus was sure that Sage had no intention of saying anything more he awkwardly retracted his hand "no, my name's Remus – Remus Lupin" no reply "you know, normally when someone offers their name you offer your in return…" Remus ventured.
"Normally" Sage repeated with a nod of her head "but where is the fun in normal?"
"Remus are you coming?" James asked at the base of the stairs leading to the oak doors which a mass of students now piled through excitedly – a fact Remus had not noticed or just simply ignored.
"Yeah" Remus replied without looking back at James his curious eyes searching Sage's playful features.
"It was nice to meet you Lupe" Sage said putting a special emphasis on 'Lupe'.
"…Remus?" James asked once more this time Remus looked over his shoulder
"I'm coming, just one more sec…" He assured James and turned back to face an empty space that was occupied by Sage's body, a space that was now empty "it was nice meeting you …Ace" He quickly turned and ran joined James at the base of the stairs and the two boys ran up the stairs fighting the crowd into the hall.
"LUPE!" Sage bellowed when the girls stepped off the train and saw the boys only slightly down the train exiting out a different door. Sage ran towards him at full speed that he had to drop his bags to catch her in his arms as he lifted her and spun once before he placed on the ground embracing her in a brotherly hug.
"How ya doing Ace?"
"Better now, where have you been?"
"I've been around" he said shaking his head at the girl below him
"Well obviously not very much" she said disapprovingly placing her hands on her hips.
By this stage Lily and Devin had joined the group and Sirius had slipped one arm over Devin's should allowing it to drape and fiddled with the fingers of her left hand that had bent up to his and she slipped her other arm comfortably around his waist and looped her thumb in his belt through the opening of his robes.
"…Forgive me?" Remus asked in mock hesitation
"Why should I?" both the girls and guys had now become accustomed to the usual playfully banter between Remus and Sage.
"…Because I'm your potions partner?" Remus ventured
"…eh…"
"Because…next Hogsmade trip is my shout?"
"mmm-hmmm" Sage said nodding her head side-to-side as if considering the option but still unconvinced.
"You're really gonna make me work tonight aren't you?"
"Yep" she replied simply.
"Fine…okay…because…you love me?" he finally ventured and smile begun to play on Sage's lips
"Okay…because I love you" she said.
"Ah…'atter girl!" Remus said and more casually that Sirius put an arm over her shoulders in a brotherly fashion before she quickly moved pointing accusing finger at him and said half jokingly, half serious…
"…as a friend" she searched his eyes until she was satisfied and relaxed back into his embrace and the group jokingly applauded.
"Lily could we –" but James was cut off and disappointment filled his features.
"Sadie!" Lily called and waved to indicate her to stop when she did Lily turned back to Devin "I'll see you guys later" she finished lightly placing a hand on Devin's arm before walking off to join Sadie.
"Okay be honest…" James began looking at Sage knowing he would get nothing but brutal honesty "how mad at me is she?"
"Well…" Sage began thinking of the best comparison to describe Lily's rage "You know how much people despise he who must not be named?"
"Yeah" James whined thinking he couldn't stand it if Lily ever hated him that much.
"Well, let's just say at this point she probably wants to marry him". James' stomach lurched – it was worse than what he expected.
"Geez, thanks for the support Sage" he said sarcastically.
"Hey!" Sage said looking at him sternly "do you want honesty or support? Make up your mind!"
James sighed.
"Sage!" Sage looked behind her and saw Adrian calling her name.
"I'll see you guys later" she said and turned to Remus "later…" she emphasized with an accusing finger at Remus "does not mean in ten years time"
"I promise" he said looking at her
"Promise?"
"I just said I did, didn't I?" Sage let the question linger before giving Remus a quick peck on the cheek and ran to join Adrian.
"I should probably go too" Devin said moving from Sirius grasp
"Yeah?" he asked half heartedly retracting his arm and looking at her glumly.
"Yeah" she replied in the same tone but turned bubblier almost instantly "but I'll see you later"
"I thought you were meeting Mitchell later? He said in a mocking tone.
"Later" was Devin's only reply, eyebrows raised "and James…" she said as she turned to face him "If it makes you feel any better I think Lily overreacted…if you give me a little time I think I can talk some sense into her"
"Yeah?" he asked disbelievingly
"Yeah" she said with a simple nod of her head and gave a quick innocent hug which he returned but did not miss the jealousy that flashed in Sirius' eyes for a second – but only for a second when they separated she turned back to Sirius "bye"
"Bye" he replied simply and gave her a quick kiss on her lips "bye Remus, Peter" she finished before she went to join Sage and Adrian who had also been joined by Lily and Sadie. The girls laughed. The sound of Lily's laugh floated melodically to James' ears and the sound of her laugh alone relaxed him ever so slightly as he immersed himself in the sound.
"Quiet!" Professor Dippet bellowed bringing the hall to silence after the last first year had been sorted into Slytherin. "Welcome back to another year at Hogwarts!" he said as the hall broke out in enthusiastic applause "yes, yes, quite right" he chuckled "and welcome to those new students joining us this year I trust you will settle in nicely and will be welcomed with open arms by the older students. Like always Mr. Stich has asked me to remind you all that the Forbidden Forest is strictly off limits to all students. Now to more exciting news the announcement of this year's head boy and head girl so with out further ado we will do ladies first, this year your head girl is Lily Evans from Gryffindor".
The room broke out in a defining applause as Lily was embraced by Devin and Sage in the tightest of hugs.
"Yes, come up here my dear" Dippet beamed down at Lily approvingly and slightly reluctantly joined Dippet on the podium as the applause began to fade "and accompanying miss Evans as this years head boy will be…Remus Lupin also from Gryffindor" The room once again broke out in applause that equally matched that of Lily's as Peter, Sirius and James patted Remus on the back shook his hand. He then joined Lily on the podium taking her hands in his and giving Lily a light kiss on the cheek and whispering his congratulations. "Congratulations" Dippet encouraged once more "now I won't make you endure standing up here with me a moment longer I know you're both probably desperate to return to your seats"
'You have no idea' Lily thought to herself.
"Let the feast begin" Dippet said when Lily and Remus sat down once more and clasped his hands together before returning to his own seat. All the students dived into the large amounts of food before their eyes, gratefully taking in the smell and enduring each mouthwatering bite with out hesitation except for the few stunned first years whose eyes were still lit with amazement. The girls sat half a mile away from the boys which left Sage bouncing her seat impatiently waiting to congratulate Remus, Sage was not the only once dismayed by this fact. Every now and then James tried to steal inconspicuous glances in Lily's direction but knew he was failing badly when Remus cleared his throat and glared at James on more than one occasion which left James in a bad mood for the rest of the night.
The feast finally ended and Dippet once again taking his stance at the podium and clapped his hands so that the tables were instantly cleared of all evidence, this was to Sirius' dismay when his unfinished chicken vanished from sight.
"Hey I wasn't finished" he said to no one in particular.
"Get over it Padfoot that was like you third helping" Peter said looking towards Dippet.
"That…is not the point Wormtail" Sirius replied in sarcastic defeat.
"Before I dismiss all of you to your common rooms" Dippet began "I would like to invite M.H.P to lead us in the school anthem". Even though there had been no prior discussion Lily, Devin and Sage had half expected it and were able to practice on the train to get an idea of how it would work. The girls took their places in front of the school and cast a small charm to echo their voices through the hall. After a few moments of finding their tune again they began to sing in a cannon beginning with Lily, followed by Devin who was followed by Sage.
Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy, Warty Hogwarts
Teach us something please
Whether we be old and bald
Or young with scabby knees
Our heads could do with filling
With some interesting stuff
For now they're bare and full of air
Dead flies and bits of fluff
So teach us things worth knowing
Bring back what we've forgot
Just do your best we'll do the rest
And learn until our brains all rot
The sung in unison to complete their ballad of the school anthem.
Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy, Warty Hogwarts
Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy, Warty, Hogwarts
"Excellent, Excellent" Dippet beamed "You are all dismissed, sleep well!"
"James! James!" Sirius yelled into messy black haired boy's ear
"Huh?"
"What are you staring at?"
"Nothing…just tired, I guess" This wasn't completely true since the second Lily Evans had passed him he had lost entire concentration to anything even remotely important; had it not been for the excited screams he would not have even realized he had been placed in Gryffindor. He now looked up to a red head beauty sitting on the stool impatiently waiting for the sorting hat to place her in the appropriate house. Her thick red hair fell just short of her elbows and loosely blew around her face her skin was much to pale with no flaws upon it – not even a freckle. James was completely taken with her staring up at her unnerved body anxiously waiting for the sorting hats final decision.
"Gryffindor!" The sorting hat bellowed over the expectant hall but was soon muffled by the sound of loud cheers breaking out almost instantly. When Lily had taken her seat at the long table with a look of great relief and gratitude filling her angelic features, 'Perfect' was the only thought that filled James' mind. The hall was soon called to order by the rather intimidating professor standing before them holding the point of the sorting hat between her thumb and index fingers as if she were holding a rat by its tail.
"Sadie Macintosh" Sadie sat with the same uncertain look which Lily had gracing her features while the Sorting Hat decided the house to which she would belong.
"Not bad play is there?" Sirius whispered silently to his new four friends referring to Sadie.
"Not bad play at all" James whispered back his gaze never leaving the stunning red head which sat a mere three seats across from him. Sirius flowed James' gaze as did Peter and Remus.
"The red head?" Sirius questioned
"What? You don't think she is cute?" James asked looking back at Sirius unbelievingly.
"No she's fine, but I'm not stepping on your territory"
'She's not my territory" James said annoyed by how obvious he had been about his interest.
"Find a mirror, look at your face then come back and tell us that" Remus had now chimed in
"I just think she's cute, that's all" James defended
"Then ask her out" Sirius said as though it were the most obvious thing in the world and probably, to anyone else, it would have been.
"Ravenclaw!" The Sorting Hat finally decided, applause erupted from the Ravenclaw table as Sadie joined to sit on the end on the table. Over the next fifteen minutes the Sorting Hat continued to sort through the multitude of first year students sorting them into their suited houses.
"Slytherin" The Sorting Hat bellowed to a timed lanky looking boy with exceptionally greasy hair leaving three left to be sorted – the first of which was…
"Sage Michaels" Sage was the most at ease with her sorting elegantly placing herself upon the stool, the professor had no more than linger the hat over Sage's head not even having time before the sorting hat bellowed
"Gryffindor" Once again the table erupted in applause and cheers.
"Sage" Remus said under his breath now having given 'Ace' a name.
"What?" James asked
"I just met her before…" Remus said dazed "I…I didn't catch her name – that's all" He said as he composed himself and turned his attention to the next sorting
"Mitchell Adams" The professor said in her clear yet intimidating voice
"So she is off the field as well" Sirius said not at all disappointed as he examined and failed to see the appeal of Sage.
"No it wasn't like that" Remus defended and even though it had not been like that he help but hear how his defense must sound as though he were trying to hide his unspoken attraction.
"Hufflepuff"
"Whatever you say, she isn't my type anyway" Sage had sat next to Lily and had now started a conversation with her resulting in silent giggles between the girls. James watched the way Lily nose crinkled as she laughed and how the red would rise to her cheeks easily when she was trying to suppress a laugh as to not disturb the Sorting Ceremony. He also noticed her infectious habit to pull her hair over one shoulder and move her hands around it as if she was about tie it there and then releasing it before repeating the same motions causing James to unconsciously run his hand through his own hair.
"Last but not least" the professor begun "Devin Montgomery"
Sirius gazed up at Devin as she took her seat amazed by the instant attraction he felt for her 'another to add to the list' he thought – this list already had half the female population in first year on it.
"Gryffindor" The Sorting Hat bellowed!
After Dippet had made his yearly speech the hall erupted in chatter and massive amounts of food filled the four large tables, the boys continued to examine the 'play' as Sirius called it while Devin had now joined Lily and Sage in conversation with about five other girls also trying to join. Remus was completely taken by surprise when he felt someone standing by his side.
"Lupe right?" She asked in a friendly casual tone, a smile playing on her lips.
"Riiight" Remus said skeptically
"Sage Michaels" she continued as though she had not noticed Remus' tone, and offered her hand with Remus took.
"So you do have a name?" Remus asked skeptically and Sage gave a small nod and releasing her hand "Well in that case…it's nice to meet you – Ace" Remus made sure to emphasize the name Ace.
"May I?" Sage asked gesturing to an empty space beside Remus
"Be my guest"
"Ah…these are my…" Remus began "…friends" he finally ventured "Peter"
Sage offered her hand and shook Peter's "Peter" she repeated in greeting.
"Sirius"
"Sirius" She said repeating the same action
"And James"
"James" she said also taking his hand Remus had taken notice that she had not attempted to alter any of their names. "It's nice to meet all of you" sage said pleasantly with a smile across her face.
"Can I ask you a question Sage?" James asked without warning all eyes now on him.
"You just did" Sage joked and only received a raised eyebrow from a confused James "Sorry…just pointing out the obvious" still nothing "Geez, though crowd. Well I guess that depends on the question"
"The Red head…" James began nodding his head upwards in Lily's direction "what's her name?"
"Oh, ah, Lily…Evans, I think she said her last names was. Why?"
"No reason" James said sculling what was left of his drink and getting up heading in Lily's direction "I'll be back" James made his way around the long table before finally reaching Lily's side who looked up at him with questioning eyes finishing the last of her pudding. "You know that stuff will rot your teeth" James said coolly.
"And I care why?" Lily asked skeptically and she set the empty desert bowl on the table in front of her at the same time that James sat down next to her
"Just thought I'd let you know"
"Well thanks" Lily said sarcastically "But I can take care of my own dental health"
"Fair enough" James said gazing at her
"Was there something else?" Lily questioned slightly confused
"I just wanted to know what time I should pick you up Friday"
"Oh, right, Friday, uh-huh, sure" Lily said sarcastically. "Do you even know my name Sherlock?" Lily continued slightly annoyed.
"Lily. Lily Evans, right?" James said leaving Lily to stare at him in amazement before she replied the look of shock never leaving her eyes.
"Wow. O-kay, didn't see that coming"
"James Potter" James offered his hand which Lily ignored "So Friday?" he retracted his hand.
"I don't think so" Lily said with a disapproving chuckle
"What" James said loudly before leaning in so that only Lily could hear the following words his face only inches from hers "You trying to say you're not attracted to me?" For the slightest second James thought he saw her falter but was intrigued by her quick recovery and the cool, calm and collected persona that followed.
"Not in the slightest"
"I don't believe that"
"Your prerogative"
Without warning James closed the space between them giving lightly touch Lily's lips with his own so quick she was not able to register what happened let alone a response. When he pulled back he stood from the table.
"I'll just have to change that wont I?" After asking the rhetorical question he left an amazed Lily's eyes following him back to his seat he, however, didn't look back once. The girls which surrounded Lily – Devin included – broke out into hysterics asking Lily a multitude of questions like "how was it?" or "Are you gonna go for it?" or "If you don't want him can I have dibs?" Lily however was unable to answer or rip her eyes from the mess haired boy and the sudden realization of what had just happened surfaced with in her mind and with this realization came rage.
After the extravagant dinner the Gryffindor common room was filled with excited chatter by the students that now filled it. Lily had decided to go to bed early because the students had their first day tomorrow and she had, had a rather long day, Devin had wondered off after dinner claming she had plans with Mitchell and hadn't bee seen since which left Sage talking to Susie, Prue, Sam, Amy and Ellen before she was able detach herself and elbow her way through the crowd to join Lupin, Peter and Sirius.
"Well I do believe congratulations is in order" she said enthusiastically when she was in hearing range as she tried to avoid being crushed by the groups of people moving around her and she finally fell into Remus' arms in an excited embrace.
"Thank you" Remus said solemnly but not being able to contain the smile appearing on his features and released her.
"I can see it now" Sage said putting an arm around him and looked off into the distance gesturing with her free hand "Mr. Lupe – head boy, ruler of our times" she giggled.
"I think ruler is taking it too far Ace"
"I don't!" Sirius chimed in "A marauder, head boy – who would have thunk it! We can get away with everything now!"
"I think that's why Dippet made him head boy" Peter replied "You know, to keep us in line"
"Well that's his bad judgment isn't it!" Sirius triumphantly reasoned
"Hey guys, hey Sage" James said as he approached and everyone stopped talking but Sage did take notice of Sirius and James' communication with looks not words.
"…and…I'm not wanted, I can take a hint" Sage finally said "How 'bout I go talk to Lily for ya?" Sage said facing James
"That'd be great actually" James said the honest hope evident in his voice.
"Kay. Congrats Lupe" Sage said and Remus thanked her again as she left.
"So…umm…Padfoot why did Mark just come up to me a start talking to me about a kick-off party the two of you had planned that you had supposedly told me about?" James asked skeptically.
"Oh, so that's what he was yammering on about"
"So you did know?" James said "when were you planning on telling the rest of us about it?"
"Technically he told me and technically I agreed to it, but I didn't know about it." Sirius mused.
"How do you even figure that logic?" Remus asked with all judgment in his voice.
"Well I was thinking about Devin at the time I just agreed to shut him up, I didn't know what I had agreed to"
"Oh for god's sake" was Remus' only disapproving reply.
"Still I think it might be a good idea – a kick off party. I'm always up for a marauder party" James encouraged.
"Especially if moony here can get M.H.P to perform" Peter added
"Me? Why me? Why not one of you?" Remus asked annoyed.
"Well look at it this way moony" Peter reasoned "I think I've said two words to Sage back in first year and nothing with any of 'em since so they're not gonna listen to me, Padfoot would probably just start snogging Devin and –" But Peter was cut off.
"Hey! I have more self control than that thanks wormtail!" Sirius defended in an annoyed tone.
"…and Prongs would be lucky to get with in a hundred miles of Lily and live to tell the tail – you're the only one" Peter continued ignoring Sirius' comment knowing that he was delusional.
"Oh for g…okay fine, I'll talk to Sage tomorrow"
"Cool" James replied happily
"Now we just need food and beer and to get the word out with out the teachers knowing" Sirius added.
"Great, well then it's decided. The kick-off party's on!" James finished enthusiastically
"Just do me a favor Padfoot – next time, don't agree to something just to shut someone up! Don't you know anything or do you just have a death wish?" Remus asked in mock anger.
"Damn it!" Lily said under her breath as Sage sat beside her at breakfast the next morning with Devin sitting across from them.
"Well aren't we chipper this morning?" Sage said sarcastically
"Well you would be too if you had Divination in period two…" Lily sighed
"Why is that a problem? I thought you liked Divination?"
"I do, but I don't like when I have care of magical creatures straight after. How am I supposed to get from the Divination tower down to the Forbidden Forrest and get to class on time?" Lily asked dismayed. Devin had now handed Sage her own timetable which she had now began to examine.
"Well if it helps I'm in magical creatures with you, I can meet you just side the doors and we can walk down together if you like" Devin reasoned as Sage began to compare Lily and Devin's timetables to her own.
"Yeah, that works for me"
"Well this sucks" Sage chimed in ignoring the conversation Devin and Lily had just been having.
"I know!" Lily said still on the same conversation.
"No, not that"
"What then?" Lily asked.
"I have like, no classes with you guys…"
"Oh, no, that's not true" Lily said indicating to the time table "we all have history together"
"History of magic isn't a class, it's a time to catch up on sleep, at least it is unless you're Lily Evans"
"Thanks Sage, really." Lily said in the same tone James had used outside the train the night before. So…Dev…"Lily began casually attempting to change the subject "where were you last night?" a knowing look in her eye.
"Do you wanna hear about Mitchell?" Devin said bluntly knowing all to well that was what Lily had really wanted to ask.
"YES! And if you leave anything out you die!" Sage said enthusiastically.
"Okay so…" Devin said as she leaped into her story sharing every detail with her two close friends.
The castle was the same as Lily had left it; the perfect brick walls built sturdy and tall the perfect blue summer sky and Luscious green grounds that continued for miles. The mull of students was much the same also elbowing her way through the chattering crowd as she attempted to make her way through the corridors. The first lesson paced in a blur for Lily her transfiguration class nothing more than an insignificant distant memory that she could barely recall. Divination passed in the same monotone persona which was never ending; when it finally did Lily made her way outside to the beginning of the grounds where as promised Devin was waiting for her.
"Hey" Devin greeted
"Hey"
"AAAAGGGGGHHHH!!!!" A ear shattering scream came from overhead, Devin and Lily looked up and say a Hippogriff gracefully flying overhead towards the edge of the school grounds. A mass of students came running out, James, Sirius and Remus ahead of them all, and followed the hippogriff while Sage came running to where Lily and Devin stood.
"Sage what happened?" Devin asked in alarm
"Peter, Peter Pettigrew, he's on the hippogriff – we were just standing there and it took off!" Sage panted.
"Oh my God!" Lily said shocked "well what are we waiting for? Let's go!" she said taking Devin and Sage's hands a running to where the mass of students stood. When they finally reached them the girls elbowed their way through the crowd to see the schools healer and the magical creatures professor bent over Peter's limp body; James, Sirius and Remus only a few feet away.
"Out of the way, out of the way" the healer said in her annoyed tone as the floated Peter through the crowd and back towards the castle.
"Class dismissed" The magical creatures professor said "and my next class…umm…have a free period" he finally decided.
"Sirius is he gonna be okay?" Devin asked when Peter was out of sight.
"I think so – he hit the ground pretty hard though" Sirius said "But since you have a free period…" Sirius said as he trailed off facing Devin wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her close to his chest.
"Nice to know you have so much concern for your friend there Sirius" Devin said sarcastically.
"Are you turning me down?" Sirius asked as he attempted to make his surprise sound deliberate and succeeding rather well.
"Yes I am" Devin finally decided after a moments hesitation "I won't tonight though"
"You're on" Sirius said happily "I guess…I better get to class then, actually try to learn something"
"Yes you should" Devin agreed and James Sirius turned to walk towards the castle Remus went to follow before Sage stopped him and fell in step beside him.
"Lupe tell me you have potions last period" Sage said in a frantically.
"Potions last period" Remus replied coolly looking down at her.
"If you have a partner already I'm screwed!" Sage said looking up at him with desperate eyes
"Bad morning?" Remus questioned
"Is it that obvious?"
"Yeah, a little. What happened?"
"It's the first day and already five essays due"
"Five essays? We have only had three periods"
"Hence the stress factor" she said in a dismayed tone.
"How can you have essays at all? They haven't had time to teach you anything to write about yet"
"What classes are you taking because I want in!" Sage demanded "I feel like I have learnt more in the last three hours than I have I the entire six years I have been at this school" she finished no hint of exaduration in her voice.
Remus and Sage now approached the castle and entered the building pushing their way through the crowd.
"You know what I think you need?" Remus asked his tone indicating there was more to the question.
"Oh yeah? What's that?"
"A party"
"A party?"
"Yeah the marauders are hosting a kick-off party Saturday and we were thinking that maybe M.H.P would want to sing?" Remus questioned casually yet hesitantly "but we didn't know what Lily would think of the idea"
"You're head boy and you're worried what Lily will think?" Sage asked skeptically.
"Hey I'm fine with it but I though maybe you could…convince…Lily?"
"Hmph" Sage sighed "A kick-off party huh?"
"Yeah"
"Hmph" She sighed again "oh what the hell" she said more to herself than Remus "count us in"
"Good!" Remus said happily giving Sage a side hug "well this is me – but I'll see you later?"
"Yeah" Sage replied continuing down the corridor "in potions?"
"I'll be your partner" Remus said annoyed that she had not assumed this fact.
"Okay just checking – you never know with a marauder, I almost feel like I should get it in writing or something" Sage said seriously.
"I'll see you in potions Ace"
"Okay, bye" she giggled.
Remus entered the room and took a seat at the table which James and Sirius now occupied.
"M.H.P's in" was all Remus could say before the professor called the class to order.
A/N: As you can see I am now trying to build a scene for Lily and James to be able to interact in so lots of J&L action in my next chapter and lots of M.H.P!!!