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"Dumbledore didn't give you detention?" whispered a boy with sandy brown hair. His blue eyes emerging themselves from a book.

"Nope. He said to meet him at seven to "embark on an adventure." He wants me to learn responsibility." James whispered back to the boy.

"He's officially off his rocker. You - responsible?" the boy replied.

"Come on Moony, I can be responsible when I want to. I hand in my homework on time, I end a relationship when it needs to be over." James said to his friend.

"Remind me why we use those nicknames again James, I mean Moony? I like Remus." Remus said.

"You know why we have our nickname and again - Im Prongs. We made these after we agreed to help you with your furry little problem." James whispered back to Remus.

"Right. My - furry - little - problem. Well Prongs. Dumbledore is legendary - If he wants to teach you responsibility, he'll do it in a way that you are enjoying the job." Remus replied shutting his book.

"Yeah right. Its not like Dumbledore is going to introduce me to a hot foreign girl whos coming to Hogwarts and I have to help her, even if its romantically." James said laughing as he watched Remus pack his school bags.

"You never know with that man. Look its almost time for dinner. We have time to check the map for Dumbledore and see if he's doing anything interesting for your voyage." Remus said standing up and leaving the library with James.

"Yeah and w haven't seen Wormtail all day. Plus, I want to know if Sirius got Darlene." James said.

"He left Janice?" Remus asked.

"Yeah this morning and went after Darlene." James replied as they made their way up to the Gryffindor Boys Dormitory.

They entered the boy's dormitory to see Sirius lying face down on his bed as Peter was writing what looked like a letter to his mum.

"Oi! Sleepy, Mummas boy! Who has the map?" James asked looking through his trunk.

"Does it matter?" Peter asker.

"I want to see what Dumbledore is doing." James replied.

"Oh. Spying on the head master - nice. I believe I had it to see if anyone was in the halls when I was leaving Janice in … well. It doesn't matter. Here you go." Sirius said handing James the map.

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good." James said clearly taping the map with Remus' wand.

"What happened to your wand?" Peter asked.

"McGonagall handed it over to Dumbledore." James muttered searching the map.

"Woah." Sirius said astonished.

"Yea. And Dumbledore has me going on an adventure with him tonight. So, I want to know if he's doing anything to prepare." James replied.

"There he is!" Remus said pointing to the dot labeled 'Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore'

His dot was close to the boy's dots. He actually was in Gryffindor Tower but in the fifth year's girl's dormitory.

"BLIMEY! Dumbledore's in the Girls Dormitory. You think after how old he is, he would stop hitting on girls, but hey, can't blame him, the girls are hott. I always believed Gryffindor deserved the hottest and sexiest girls." Sirius said laughing.

"I doubt that's what he is doing in there." Remus replied.

"But look. Janice, Catalina, and Stephanie are in the dormitory too - its like they're having a meeting." James added.

Meanwhile in the Girls Dormitory…

"But why do we have to get a new roommate. What about Krissy?" Catalina asked.

"Kristina has been removed from the school after the murder of her parents to live with her grandmother. Anyway, We have a transfer and I will be having her sorted tonight, but I have a feeling she is Gryffindor material." Dumbledore replied.

"And what if you're wrong?" Janice asked with her arms folded against her chest.

"I'm an old man who indeed makes mistakes. Im having all the girls be prepared if the girl is sorted into their house. I expect a clear bed and area for our new student. She will be arriving late at night and will have an escort so I please ask if you tell the other girls that I will be lifting the enchament on the stairs for one night." Dumbledore said.

"Yes professor." Whispered Stephanie.

And then Dumbledore went down the stairs and left the common room. Dinner that night was full of whispers as the girls passed down the information to all the girls that the stairs would be free of their enchantment for the night. James hardly ate as he tried to put together the pieces about his voyage tonight with the head master. Sirius had been stuffing his face and was no help as James tried putting the pieces together.

"Just relax James. And eat. You'll probably need your energy, who knows what you're going to be doing." Remus reassured James.

James forced down some food and then returned to the boy's dorm. He grabbed his cloak and headed down to Dumbledore's office. Surprisingly, James didn't need to say the password as Dumbledore was standing outside the gargoyle.

"Good evening Mr. Potter. Your wand." Dumbledore said handing over James' wand.

"Thank you sir." James said quietly as he out his wand away.

"Tonight. We will be traveling to a country called the United States of America in North America. We will be transporting to the state of New York, where we will attend a Broadway production of 'Wicked' and then gather one of the stars after the show and take her back here. She would have arrived earlier but she was determined to put on one final show. Her family has moved to England today and we are here transportation to school. Now, Walk with me" Dumbledore said beginning to walk towards the Entrance Doors.

"Sir, does she know she is a witch?" James asked interested

"Oh yes. She has been attending the American Magic Academy or the 'AMA' in public, since she was seven. They believe in starting their education earlier, so she will indeed be a little more advanced than some students. But Hogwarts needs a challenge." Dumbledore replied opening the doors.

"Professor, I don't see where I fit in this." James said confused.

"As I told you. You need to learn responsibility. This school is full of surprises and is very large. This girl will need someone to help her find her way around the school. Someone to tell her about the Professors. Explain some of out subjects. Our rules, policies. That is where you come in." Dumbledore said opening the gates to the unknown.

"So. I have to help her out. Help her adjust?" James asked.

"Yes. There maybe times she will be in desperate need of help and you will need to leave something important to help her. She will be your responsibility. At least, until she has made some friends and learned the basic of Hogwarts. Now, Mr. Potter, please take my arm and hold on tight." Dumbledore said.

James took Dumbledore's arm and felt like he was being sucked into a tight tube. He felt his feet leave the ground and then as quickly as his feet had left the ground he was on the ground again. He looked up to see he and Dumbledore was in an alleyway.

Dumbledore raised his wand and pointed it at himself. He whispered a spell and his clothes changed into muggle attire. He pointed his wand at James and did the same thing. James was now in dress pants and a nice white shirt. His cloak had turned into a jacket and his wand was safely inside the jacket pocket.

"I think we might scare a few people by our appearance if we walked into a theater as two wizards." Dumbledore chuckled.

"Yeah." James replied managing to give a smile laugh.

"Now. We are late. The play starts in thirty minutes. We will have to hurry or as Muggles say - walk quickly and pace ourselves." Dumbledore replied.

James and Dumbledore walked out of the alley and quickly walked up seven blocks to a large building. James stared at the doors. They were circles and moved in circles. Dumbledore chuckled and pushed himself into the circle door and into the building.

James followed Dumbledore but spun around five times before Dumbledore stopped the revolving door and pulled James out. They made their way down to the theater and into a section.

A woman escorted them down to their seats, which were close to the stage. They made themselves comfortable as Dumbledore flicked through the Playbill and found the girl's name. He chuckled at her picture and looked over at James and let his eyes twinkle.

The lights went out as the production began. James, who could not usually pay attention, found the play very interesting. A witch who doesn't know shes a witch with green skin becomes friend with the popular dumb blonde.

It was in the middle of the song 'Dancing Through Life' that Dumbledore had gained James' attention.

"James. Do you see the girl with he red hair and green eyes in the center of the stage, dancing at the moment?" Dumbledore asked.

James scanned the stage for the girl and then saw here. No doubt she was fifteen. She had flaming red hair that was tied back in a high ponytail. She was wearing her school uniform costume and In James' opinion after watching her - it suited her very nicely. She was tall and was nicely developed for fifteen. She was smiling as danced around the stage, without a care that everyone was watching her.

James had come to one conclusion though - The girl was HOTT! If he weren't sitting next to the head master of his school he probably would have begun drooling. He looked back at Dumbledore who was chuckling as she began to dance some very complicated.

"I see her." James said trying to sound polite.

"She's your assignment. Her name is Lily Evans. And by the look of it, she will be an excellent dueler at Hogwarts. I feel bad for the person she is fighting. Don't you agree?" Dumbledore asked.

"Um - yea. So I have to take care of her?" James asked in disbelief.

"Yes, Mr. Potter. I know, she is a beautiful young woman. I had to give you a task I know you will understand and care about. And based by your first facial expression of her - I think we can safely assume, I have made my point" Dumbledore replied.

Throughout the rest of the play James watched Lily. The play seemed to be more beautiful just by having her on the stage and he was going to have to take care of her! His opportunities to win her over were unimaginable. All he had to do was dump Christina at breakfast tomorrow because she was in Hufflepuff. Then he had all his time for Lily. The play finished as the green witch turned evil as everything she cared about was taken away from her.

Dumbledore and James applauded but James gave more effort when he saw Lily. They rose from their seats and James followed Dumbledore to the stage door.

"No one except the cast is allowed back there." Said a guard.

"Yes. But we are here to take a member of the cast home." Dumbledore said.

"I'll get him or her." Said the guard.

"I really insist on meeting Miss Lily Evans backstage." Dumbledore said loudly.

Lily Evans had heard her name and stopped packing to make her way to the guard. She came next to the guard and looked at Dumbledore and then James. She smiled at James and turned to face the guard.

"Thank you Sebastian. But this man is a friend of my moms. Please let him through." Lily said.

"And what about the boy with him?" Sebastian asked.

"I am a principal of a school. I have brought one of my students along with me." Dumbledore replied.

"Very well." Sebastian said and let James and Dumbledore through.

Lily led them back to her packing as she turned to face them and shake their hands.

"It's lovely to finally meet you professor. My mother said you are brilliant and one of the most legendary back in England. I'm honored to be attending your school." Lily said shaking Dumbledore's hand.

"Ah. Your mother is very kind. Your performance on the stage was amazing. Hogwarts is honored to have someone with such talent as you to be transferring. This is Mr. James Potter; he will be your escort. Any questions, problems, anything you can come to him." Dumbledore said introducing James.

"Hello James. I'll try no to bother you too much. You seem like you are very interested I your education." Lily replied shaking his hand.

"Yeah. Interested in my education. -" James began but then leaned forward and began to whisper in her ear as Dumbledore turned around to pack the rest of Lily's things.

"Seriously. We need to talk after Dumbledore dismisses me." James whispered.

Lily giggled as James let go of her hand and backed away.

"Miss Evans. Are you ready to go?" Dumbledore asked.

"Oh yes. One moment." Lily said and hurried off to give her friend one last hug.

"Im ready professor." Lily said and showed them the back exit so they could escape the traffic of people leaving the theater.

Dumbledore led them back to the alley before he took out his wand and changed his muggle attire back to his cloak and changed James' clothes back to his uniform.

"Now Miss Evans, Mr. potter. Please take one arm each. Here we go." Dumbledore said and James felt himself being tugged into the tight tube again. He opened his eyes to see Hogwarts Castle in view.

"Miss Evans. This is Hogwarts Castle that you see. Now, I think we ought to have you sorted right now. There are four houses. Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin. James is in Gryffindor and I believe you have qualities for Gryffindor. Your house is like your family, that is where you hang out and sleep. Now, One moment, Accio Sorting Hat!" Dumbledore said and watched as the Sorting hat came into his hands.

"Place this on your head." Dumbledore instructed and Lily immediately put the hat on her head. Lily felt a voice speaking to her in her head after a few moments.

'Ah. I see a large amount of bravery in here. A very powerful brain and a heart. Delicate but big. You have many wonderful qualities within you. But where to put you? Neither Slytherin - nor Hufflepuff. You'd do well in Ravenclaw but I see to much bravery. Better be -GRYFFINDOR!" the sorting hat had only shouted the last word out loud.

Dumbledore clapped happily as Lily removed the hat.

"Now Mr. Potter. You will lead Lily up to Gryffindor tower where she will find her robes there. I had the girl clear a bed. The enchantment on the stairs has been lifted so only tonight will you be able to go up to the Girls Dormitories. Miss Evans. If you will walk through the gates and begin up to the castle. I wish a word with Mr. Potter." Dumbledore said.

Lily headed off toward the castle as James faced his head master.

"This is your assignment," said Dumbledore.
"That's not an assignment, thats heaven" replied James.

"Then I know that you will truly help her and be careful. You will act responsibly and help her. I know your status at this school. You need to be comforting. Now, no one is to know about her Broadway life. If someone finds out - the press will be all over her and she will not be able to concentrate on her studies here. DO I have your word?" Dumbledore asked James.

"Yes sir." James replied.

"Well. Then hurry off to find Miss Evans." Dumbledore said dismissing him.

James ran after Lily until he found her at the doors of the castle.

"Hey." James said.

"Hello." Lily said.

"Alright. Well. Welcome to gryffindor. If you have any questions ask me, James Potter. I will usually be seen walking around with three other guys most of the time. If you ever need to find me ask the closest Gryffindor, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw." James said smiling at her.

"Can't I just ask anyone to find out where you are?" Lily asked.

"No. The girls seem to know where I am better." James replied.

"So you have girls stalking you?" Lily asked amused.

"You could put it that way. Look. Let's get you up to the tower." James replied.

James reached down and took one of her bags. He noticed that Lily was watching him and he found it amusing. He took the heaviest suitcase and led her inside. Lily was carrying her second suitcase and followed close behind James.

He led her up to the portrait of the fat lady when he stopped.

"This is your entrance to the Gryffindor Common Room. You give her the password. 'Marauders'" James said satisfied with himself.

"Wake me up at this late hour! Oh hello. I haven't met this girl before." The fat lady spoke.

"Im Lily Evans. Im a transfer." Lily replied.

"Well. Welcome to Gryffindor. James Potter - hurt this girl in anyway and I'll sick the Bloody Baron on you, I have my connections." The fat lady said threateningly.

"I won't hurt her miss. I said the password." James said in a low voice.

"Very well." The fat lady said and let them inside.

"What was she talking about 'hurting me'?" Lily asked glancing around the common room.

"Well. It's my record. I date a lot of girls. I haven't found the right one that could tame me - you could say. No yet but I'm sure I'll find her." James said trying to flirt with Lily.

"And are you sure you haven't met the right one?" Lily replied flirting.

"I might have. I met this really beautiful girl tonight who happens to be a lovely dancer." James replied.

Lily blushed as she noticed that she had been in England for fifteen minutes and she had someone hitting on her.

"So. My dorm is…?" Lily asked.

"Follow me. Lucky, The stairs won't let boys up to the girl's dorm. But the girls are always welcome in the boy's dorm. I can only come up for tonight. Up here." James said.

He lead her up many stairs until the reached a sign saying 'Fifth Years Dorm'. James led her inside to see Janice, Catalina and Stephanie fast asleep. He pointed to the empty bed and watched Lily walk over and put her stuff down.

"Well. Thank you James. I will see you downstairs tomorrow at 7:30." Lily replied and James left the room.

~*~*~*~

The next day James was showing Lily the way to Potions. Remus, Sirius and Peter were following behind as James told Lily all about the classes. Then they passed a Slytherin boy. Lily stopped walking. So did the boy. James turned around and almost screamed.

"Lily!?" the boy exclaimed.

"I can't believe it!" Lily exclaimed.

Lily ran up to the boy and gave him a big hug, which the boy had returned.

"I never thought I would see you again." The boy said softly stroking Lily's hair.

James walked up to them and tried not to scream. But alas, that is quite impossible.

"What is bloody going on here!?!?!?" he said louder than expected.