Hi Readers! Here's a new chapter! Hope you like it! THANKS TO SUMMERTIMEREADER FOR THE REVIEW! Also, it seems like the first part of Lily's POV in the first chapter didn't go through, so we fixed that. Now her POV is longer. Sorry if it didn't make sense!

SIRIUS POV

Lily shrieked and dropped to the floor unconscious. Well, not to the floor, James had valiantly caught her in his arms as she had fell. He now held her like a princess grinning hugely, proud of himself. He dumped Lily on the seat and groaned, "Man, she's heavy!" He was promptly smacked by Marlene. I guess you just don't say those things in front of girls.

"Orrrrrrrrrr you are a weakling!" I yelled in what I thought was a Spanish accent, rolling my Rs. Just then Lily awoke to the sound of my be-yoo-tiful voice.

"Sirius?" she asked dreamily, "Is that you?" Her green eyes seemed to stare into the depths of my not so clean soul, and I knew she had fallen for the Sirius Charm. Then she smacked me. Crap, I was saying that out loud.

"Come on let's go!" she said standing quickly and teetering, I reached out to steady her. I noticed James had also done this," We can' t be late off the train!"

We headed out to the station and followed a big burly man named Hagrid.

As we filed on to row boats to head across the lake, I swear I saw a huge tentacle reach out of the water. When I mentioned it to James he said I was hallucinating. Lily quickly explained that it was the giant squid, she had read about it in the book Hogwarts a History. I knew I would get to know this squid. . . in bad ways probably, I hoped for my life that this squid was nice.

"So... I saw how you rescued Lily when she fiented," I said to James quietly.

"Yeah, I'm like a knight in shining armor or a superhero!" he said.

"Really?" I asked forming an idea," Let's put that to the test!" I suddenly pushed Lily out of the boat and into the lake. She shrieked and I knew that my hypothesis was correct... she couldn't swim. I turned to James.

"Now's your chance mate!"

He looked at me in despair and, as I shoved him in the lake after Lily he yelled " Sirius, You complete and utter dimwit, I can't swim either!"

Oops.

Remus POV (A/N this is before Sirius's stunt)

I got in a boat with Alice, Peter and a guy named Frank. Peter started telling Frank about my "furry little problem." Frank nodded occasionally, listening hard. I hope Frank didn't have a rabbit too, Oh what a joy that would be. I wouldn't be surprised if someone came up with the "brilliant" idea of a rabbit club.

I zoned out, trying to think of what house I would be in. Ravenclaw, maybe? They were smart, and so was I! But no, what if someone noticed my monthly disappearances? Only they would be smart enough to figure it out! I suddenly heard a shrill shriek from across the lake. . .

James POV

"Now's your chance mate!"

I looked at him in despair and, as he shoved me in the lake after Lily I yelled " Sirius, You complete and utter dimwit! I can't swim either!"

In that one instant, I knew that I was going to die, I knew that this beautiful, perfect human was going to die in a dreadful lake with only a squid and a haughty girl as my companions. I never thought that it would end like this. Me drowning, alone, instead of my friends and family holding my hand, as I left them for the other world. This thought depressed me, and I could feel tears on my face that mixed with the water. I slipped into the depths and drew in water for what I thought was my last breath. Then something grabbed me, probably a mermaid, or the squid, to push me to the bottom of the lake, never to see the light, feel the air as I flew on my broomstick, run on the ground. It would keep me there until I died. The one thing that comforted me as I drifted down was the fact that Sirius would be charged with double murder, since this was completely his fault

Sirius POV

For the first time in my entire life, I felt sorry. I had just killed my best friend and, because of my lack of swimming skills, I could never save him. I vowed that I would learn to swim. I'm sure Remus would teach me...

Remus POV

I almost cracked my neck trying to see what happened. Sirius was standing up in the boat, soaking wet, while Marlene cowered behind him. James and Lily were gone! There was only one place they would be. Sure enough, I saw a hand, slip beneath the water, waving wildly. There was only one thing that I could do. I stood up, making the boat rock, bent down took off my shoes, then dove into the freezing water.

Lily POV

I floated down into the depths of the eerie lake. Just as I had run out of breath, strong arms wrapped around me. The arms dragged me up toward the light, barely visible through the murky water. As we burst through the top of the water, me gagging and spitting up water, I realized who my rescuer was... Remus! The fair Remus had saved me!

(A/N sorry we had to say fair!)

Remus POV

I dragged Lily up into the boat. She was extremely heavy with her sopping robes, but a strong guy like me could handle it. Hagrid rowed his rowboat over and checked on Lily, who was spitting and coughing up water. Sirius was standing with a melancholy expression,

" You didn't get James, did you?"

"Sor-" I was cut off by a huge tentacle breaking through the surface of the glassy lake. On its huge wave was James, screaming like a girl and flailing his arms wildly.

"James!" Sirius shouted as James landed in the boat and the tentacle disappeared under the lake.

James was furious," You bloody idiot! You almost got me killed, and you," he turned to me," You saved her but you didn't bother saving me. I had to wait for the bloody squid!"

"Jamesie, you have no idea how happy I am that you're yelling at me!" Sirius said grinning happily. Hagrid gave James, Lily and me a towel. Lily was still in my arms.

Lily POV

Remus was holding me! It was great except we both smelled like dead fish. The row boats pulled to the shore beside the huge castle. After I had disentangled myself from Remus, we walked up a winding path to the castle. As I recovered I looked up at Remus, my savior, and smiled at him. He smiled back at me. We reached the castle and a professor with a tight bun and emerald robes met us at the gate. and led us up into the castles and up winding staircases to a large oak door.

"Welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, my name is Professor McGonagall," she said stiffly," The sorting will begin momentarily, I will be back to get you."

I looked around after she left. Suddenly I heard a whisper in my ear, making me jump .

"I saw you met some new friends. I wanted to sit with you on the train."

It was Sev.

"I looked for you but you were sitting with some people and there didn't look like there was room," I said back grabbing his hand, "I missed you."

I smiled and he smiled back.

"What house do you want to be in?" I asked him.

"Slytherin," he replied.

"Why would anyone want to be in Slytherin?" James cut in loudly," Everyone knows there wasn't a wizard who's gone bad that hasn't been in Slytherin."

"And I suppose you want to be in Gryffindor," Sev sneered back.

"Yeah,"James said angrily, looking like he was going to punch Sev.

"STOP!" I yelled as he drew his fist,"Don't hurt Severus, you aren't half the person he is, you arrogant toerag!"

He laughed and smirked," Fine, I'll leave Snivellus alone, for now, Lily-Flower."

As he walked away, Sev gave me a weird look,"Lily

Just as I started explaining, Professor McGonagall came back.

"Professor Dumbledore is ready for you. When I call your name, you will walk up to the stool and place the hat on your head."

She opened the huge oak doors and we walked into a huge dining hall. The sky was dark with candles floating in midair. There were four long tables full of students all watching us.

Professor McGonagall walked up to the front. A rugged hat sat on a stool. Suddenly it opened its mouth (I don't know where it came from) and belted out:

I'm not a very pretty hat,

and that is fine by me.

I was placed here by the founders four

to find what you can't see.

Once you pass these Hogwarts doors

and place me on your head

I will tell you what I find inside

and there you will be led.

Ravenclaw, the the wise of thought

Is where you might belong.

In Gryffindor, the brave of heart

you might become quite strong.

Hufflepuff, those loyal champs,

are friends beyond compare

and Slytherin the cunning sort

beware, they're full of dare.

So plop me down upon your head

and sit upon that stool

and listen to what I proclaim

to join this magic school.

(A/N song mostly written by Subra with help from Lizzie and Rose)

The hall erupted in applause. Wow, I wondered if the stool would talk too. That would be interesting to sit on.

"Sev," I whispered as we were walking down the aisle between the tables," Promise we'll be friends even if we are in different houses? Please? I need you as my friend."

Sev squeezed my hand," Definitely," he said and he smiled reassuringly and we pinkie promise.

Professor McGonagall read the first name," Antony, Alberto." He waddled up to the stool, terrified. He placed the hat on his head and after a few seconds the hat shouted," Hufflepuff!" Alberto looked relieved and sat down at the now cheering Hufflepuff table. I zoned out after a few people. I saw Sirius be sorted into Gryffindor. His cousin Ion looked displeased at the Slytherin table. A girl named Maddie Blackburn was sorted into Ravenclaw right after Sirius. A little later Professor called my name. Shaking, I released Sev's hand and walked up to the stool. As the hat slipped over my eyes, I saw Sev mouthing please Slytherin over and over. I heard a voice in my head.

So Lily Evans, where to put you? Plenty of brains but there is something deeper. A fool could mistake it for loyalty, but alas, I am not a fool. It is courage and a yearning to do what is right.

But I see you want to be in Slytherin. You are muggleborn and will not be excepted. You are brave for wanting this. It better be...

"Gryffindor!"The hat shouted at me. I mouthed I'm sorry to Sev, but he wasn't looking at me.

I joined my cheering Gryffindors.

James POV

I watched as Sirius was sorted into Gryffindor. I was overjoyed. Now if I was in Gryffindor too. . . endless pranks, jokes, tricks, even just walking to classes and rooming together! We would have so much fun! As I was zoned out thinking of all of the possibilities, Lily was called up to the stool and hat. She looked nervous, and for some reason I wanted to go and comfort her. But no, I couldn't, Professor McGonagall would yell at me in front of everyone. I thought about my invisibility cloak safely stored in my trunk. If I had it I could have. Wait, why am I thinking of these things, she doesn't even like me.

"Gryffindor!" I was startled out of my thoughts and saw Lily walk down to the Gryffindor table. She looked back at Snape, obviously upset that she couldn't be with the little grease-head.

After Peter, Marlene, and Lupin were sorted into Gryffindor Professor McGonagall called Potter, James. I slowly walked up to the front and sat on the stool. What if I was in, say , Slytherin? My whole family have been in Gryffindor! They would be so sad.

So another Potter, eh? This is going to be interesting. Where to put you. . . Maybe Ravenclaw? I see transfiguration in your future. But no, your dominant trait is . . . Yes that would be it!

"GRYFFINDOR!" the hat yelled out. The table exploded in cheering. Yes! I was with Sirius!

I walked over to the still cheering table and joined Sirius, Lupin, Frank, Peter, and Marlene.

Alice, the girl we met in the compartment was up next. She sat down and was immediately proclaimed a Gryffindor.

Severus POV

Lily was in Gryffindor! I almost cried. Lily , my true best friend. Why did she have to be in Gryffindor? I know I'm not good enough to be her friend, even though she makes me feel like I don't have to try to fit in, unlike the people I sat with on the train. With Lily I don't have to try to get her to like me. She does, unconditionally. And I loved her back. McGonagall called my name and I slowly marched up to the stool. I shoved the hat on my head. 'It's not too late to be with her.' I thought. Then my next thought, well not really a thought because it was someone else's voice said, Hmm... a half blood prince. That is a first. It was the hat.

Please. Gryffindor. I need to, it's Lily. I can't lose her. Please. I begged the hat.

Gryffindor?

Lily Evans?

It would only lead to more hurt if I put you there. Even in Slytherin I sense betrayal in your future, both near and far. I'm sorry, but I think the best choice would be . . . "Slytherin!"

I saw Lily sigh as a tear rolled down her cheek she held up a pinkie as a reminder of our promise, I did the same.

SIRIUS! POV :) IK U MISSED ME

I was sorted into Gryffindor, not a surprise to me. Well, maybe I was a little nervous. A miniscule amount. OKAY FINE I WAS FREAKING OUT THAT I'D BE IN SLYTHERIN, HAPPY?

Well after I was crowned with the Gryffindor badge of courage (cool huh?, Dumbledore said a few words. LIterally. Itdimont, Urbrick, Effalka and Lukaluka... I thought the old man had gone off his rocker, but then I looked down and saw that the previously empty platters were stuffed with all different types of food. I started cramming my mouth with all the food it would fit and saw that James was doing the same. Remus and Lily-Flower were politely eating with a knife and fork. Civilized people, will they ever learn? After the delicious feast that left me and James groaning, Dumbledore spoke up:

" Now after that wonderful feast, I would like to say a few words. First, the Forbidden forest is strictly out of bounds. Fanged frisbees and Zonko's product are not to be used, for a complete list of forbidden item, the list is posted outside Filch's office. Let me also take this time to welcome all the first years, I hope Hogwarts will be your second home during these next seven years. Prefects will lead the first years to your common room where your belongings have already been placed. Now, night night!"

He winked and all the students got up and left the house tables. I followed a tall guy yelling,"Gryffindor first years, follow me!" I found James, Remus, and Peter and we ran up the many flights of stairs, when we finally reached a portrait of a very large woman. The prefect explained passwords and told us the password was pig-bumps. Marlene POV

Yes! She was in Gryffindor! So was that nice girl named Alice. This year is gonna be so fun! After Dumbledore's speech Lily, Alice and I followed closely behind the prefect trying to memorize the twisting halls, staircases, and passages that led to the Gryffindor housings. We, of course, failed. After walking through Hogwarts for about ten minutes we stopped at a picture of a erm... large lady wearing pink.

"Why have we stopped?" Lily asked. I wondered that too. Then the prefect announced that we were about to enter Gryffindor Tower and that this would be our dwellings. . . I zoned out after the first sentence. Some people are so boring! I mean do they expect us all to be genius children? Alice waved her hand in front of my face and asked if I was alright.

"Course! Just a little. . .um, amazed? It's all so... big! And did you see the great hall? It looked like there was no ceiling!" I said a little too loudly. People stared... oopsie. Then something sank through my boring advice I won't need filter, or as I like to call it my BAIWNF. It was that the password was pig-bumps. Hmmm, that was helpful... We stepped through the portrait of the fat lady, which had opened at the password, and I heard Lily gasp as she followed me through. I almost gasped too. The common room was maroon and gold, filled with tons of couches and chairs that looked like they would be perfect to fall asleep in, a roaring fire with several other smaller fires around the room, and two spiral staircases that wound their way through the walls to what I guessed to be the dormitories. Lily, Alice and I ran to the staircase on the right and started running up it.

"WAIT!" The prefect said, "That's the boys dormitory!" We froze and slowly turned back down the stairs. Lily was as red as a tomato. Suddenly Sirius appeared.

"I know how much you want to dorm with us, Lily-Flower but you simply can't go into the dormitory," he said grinning broadly. The girl prefect smiled up at us and said, "Well, girls are allowed up to the boys' dormitory, but boys aren't allowed in the girls' dorms."

Sirius yelled," How is THAT fair!"

James ran over to the left side and started up the stairs.

"Why can't boys go up here, It's not like the s–" The stairs suddenly melted into the stairwell and became a slide. James whooshed down and bumped into Lily. They fell to the floor in a heap, Lily on top of James.

"James Potter! Get off me!"

"Well, technically you are on me!" He said smiling up at her in a supposedly innocent way. Lily smacked him and quickly disentangled herself from him.

James POV

I looked up into fabulous green eyes. They seemed to pull me in, almost making me get lost in them. Then I realized what position I was in.

"James Potter! Get off me!" Yelled Lily, which was kind of unfair, you see, she was on top of me. I told her this, and she slapped me, then quickly got off.

As we jumped up off the floor, I noticed that six people were laughing.

"Well at least we know that guys can't go into girls dorms!" I defended myself. They just laughed harder.

Lily was looking angry, so that was when I decided to take my exit. I hurriedly ran up the stairs on the right, the other guys following me, still laughing. I saw a door that had a plaque next to it saying 'first year boys'. I pushed it open. There were five beds in the room, one for Me, Remus, Sirius, and Peter. The beds had gold and maroon hangings because, I supposed, of Gryffindor. We saw a brown haired boy already sitting on one of the beds twiddling his fingers.

"I'm Frank," he said, standing. We introduced ourselves and started chatting.

"By the way, how do you feel about pranks...

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MAWWWHAAAHAAHAAA! SO THE REIGN OF THE MARAUDERS HAS BEGUN! Sorry caps on! Hope you liked it! Our thanks to summertimewriter for the review! It helped a lot! If you read this did we do better at writing more in the same style? I hope you liked it! Please READ and REVIEW!

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