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Hey everyone! Long time no see, right? Well, here's the chapter you've all been waiting so anxiously for:
"Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?"-Abraham Lincoln
"I'm going to the loo, all right?" Lily asked, tired of the awkward silence between her two friends. The two were staring at each other, resentment in Severus' eyes, and speculation in Sienna's. As one, they nodded to Lily's comment. Forcing back a grumble, Lily left the two standing in the middle of the corridor and walked towards the back of the train.
Sienna and Severus continued to eye each other. Sienna was leaning against a wall, and Severus was standing stiffly in the middle of the corridor.
"You realize we're not going anywhere with this, right?" she asked, her voice revealing some exhaustion. Severus didn't respond, and she sighed loudly. "How about we try this again?" Sticking out her hand, she announced, loudly, "My name is Sienna. What's yours?"
"My name is Severus. It's nice to meet you." he told her, a hint of humor glinting in his dark eyes. Sienna responded with a half-smile of her own. She opened up her mouth to ask him a question but was cut off by a large rumble. Her eyes grew wider, embarrassment on her face. "Hungry?"
"Slightly."
"I think the trolley lady will come around soon. Do you have any money?"
"In the compartment," Sienna said, wincing. Severus' face froze. "You can stay here and wait for Lily," she added hastily, noting the look on his face. He nodded slowly, and then moved aside in order to let her pass.
Sienna walked slowly over to the compartment, reaching out to slide open the door. She drew her hand back when she heard the loud burst of laughter. Taking a deep breath and praying that her stomach wouldn't growl again, she slid the door open. She was greeted by a long second of silence.
"Already tired of the greaseball and his redheaded dragon?" James asked, grinning.
"Did they burn you or slime you?" Sirius asked, peering up through his dark hair.
"No," she replied, her voice dripping ice. James looked taken aback, and Sirius gave her another look.
"Well, what are you back for?" he asked, curiously. In response, Sienna's stomach let out a huge snarl. Sirius' eyes lit up.
"Hungry, are we? Actually," he added, just as her stomach growled again, "sounds more like starving."
Sienna rolled her eyes, and moved over to stand in front of her trunk and basket. She brushed her hand against the basket, and it moved. The boys watched her curiously as she pulled down the basket, which they suddenly noticed, was making mewing noises. She threw Remus a quick glance, and smiled at him when he moved. Sitting down next to him, she placed the basket on her lap and swiftly opened it.
Reaching in, Sienna pulled out a small, whitish kitten with rosy features and tail. The kitten's grey eyes peered solemnly back at her owner, who gave her a delighted smile.
"Hello, Remy," Sienna crooned to the cat, who responded by snuggling closer to her owner. Remus raised his eyebrows, glancing meaningfully at James. Sienna, however, paid no attention to either of them, instead, she was rummaging around the basket.
"Here it is!" she half-whispered, half-shouted. Drawing her arm carefully from the basket, she pulled out a velvet sack, which, judging from the sounds of metal clinking, contained money. Rubbing her hand over her kitten's soft fur, she started placing her carefully back into the basket. Remy, not liking the idea of her confinement, protested, yowling. Sienna frowned at her pet, and then glanced at the compartment door. As if by magic, the door opened.
"Enna, Sev told me you were in here," Lily's voice announced, even before its owner had taken one step into the room. She stepped into the section, wrinkling her nose when she noticed James and Sirius. Luckily, the two didn't seem too offended by her actions. The watery-eyed blond boy, Peter, Sienna recalled, darted out of the compartment, shutting the door with a snap.
"Where's he-?" Lily asked, twisting her head to stare at the door that had just been closed one inch from her head.
"Bathroom," James told her without looking up.
"And you know this, how?" Lily asked, ignoring Sienna's vigorous head-shaking. Sirius smirked, but didn't respond, and James, his head buried in the magazine he and Sirius had been looking at, didn't notice.
The compartment door opened again, bringing both Peter and the trolley lady in.
"Hullo, dearies. Hungry?" she asked, gesturing to the whole cart. Sienna's eyes widened, a large smile on her face.
"Er, Enna? You okay?" Lily asked, confused. In response, Sienna shook her head, and then started looking over the items the lady was selling. Cauldron Cakes looked interesting, and Sienna adored Chocolate Frogs, but she could do without Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans. Sierra had once brought some home for her, and Sienna had ended up eating a vomit-flavored jelly bean. It had made Sienna want to vomit.
Sienna tapped her lip, deciding, as the trolley woman just smiled endearingly at her.
"How long until we reach Hogwarts?" she asked, still eying the food.
"A couple of hours, dearie," the lady answered, still smiling. Lily was now wondering how the woman could be so patient when she herself would have left by now. Did they have spells that could make people be patient? Because if so, Lily wanted one. Now.
"Okay, I'll take the Chocolate Frogs, Pumpkin Pasties…" Sienna went on. Lily tuned her out, staring out the window at the passing countryside.
Collapsing into the seat next to Lily, Sienna dumped half of the food she had brought onto Lily's lap. Mostly because they wouldn't fit on hers.
"Have some," Sienna told her through a mouthful of pastry. Lily wrinkled her nose, but obediently unwrapped a Chocolate Frog. Pulling back the last corner, she gazed at the candy.
"Why would anyone want candy that looks like a frog?" she asked. As soon as the words were out of her mouth, the frog jumped away from her. "Hey!" she shrieked, startled. The boys, who had ignored the two girls in favor of another Quidditch magazine, looked up.
They gazed owl-eyed at the two girls, one of whom had gone red in the face and was staring angrily at a Chocolate Frog that was clinging to the window of the compartment. The other was trying not to choke on the food in her mouth.
"It's not that funny, you know," Lily told Sienna crossly. Sienna merely giggled and immediately started coughing. Rolling her eyes, Lily thumped her on the back.
"Thanks," Sienna managed to gasp out, tears in the corner of her eyes. Lily nodded noncommittally at her, reaching for the frog. The frog jumped away. Lily reached higher. The frog jumped higher. Lily jumped for the frog. The frog jumped for Sienna.
"What the-!" Sienna exclaimed as the frog slammed into her forehead. The boys snickered as her eyes widened in shock. Reaching up slowly, she peeled the frog from her skin, her mouth twisted in disgust. "Gross. Thank Merlin that's not real. Do I have chocolate on my face?"
"No?" Lily asked weakly.
"Good," Sienna said, before continuing to eat. The boys raised their eyebrows questioningly at Lily, who shrugged before glaring at them once more. "Do you lot want some?"
The boys looked up, and Sienna nodded at them.
"Do you?"
"Er…" James said, unsure. "You don't want the rest?"
"There's plenty," Sienna said, eyebrows furrowed. She grasped a handful of the food and gestured for them to take it. Shrugging, Remus grabbed a chocolate bar. Following his lead, the rest of the boys grabbed a share of the candy. Silence settled over the compartment, broken only by the sounds of food being consumed.
"Hey, Lil, wanna go find Sev?" Sienna asked, wiping her mouth with a napkin. The pile of food that had once resided in their laps was long gone.
"Sure," Lily replied. Standing up, the two left the compartment.
"So…what's your take?" James asked Sirius.
"Uh, the redhead? Dangerous." Sirius paused, thinking. "Stratton might be alright."
James stared at Sirius, his eyes wide.
"Not about the girls! About the broom!"
"Oh," said Sirius, "well, in that case, it's beautiful."
James gave him an odd look, and then returned to his magazine.
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"So this spell…" Lily said excitedly to Severus. Sienna rolled her eyes, flipping another page in the textbook she was looking over.
The three had moved over to another compartment after changing into their regulation black robes. Lily and Severus had immediately rushed into a discussion about what Hogwarts was going to be like. Sienna, bored with this topic, had grabbed a book and proceeded to read it.
Suddenly, the train started to slow.
"We're here!" Lily shrieked excitedly. Jumping up and down, she grabbed the book from Sienna's hands, and hauled the girl up to her feet.
"I know!" Sienna cried back, just as excited.
Severus watched the two jump around, a sullen look creeping back into his eyes.
"Come on, Sev! Aren't you excited?" shrieked Lily. Severus nodded, allowing himself to be pulled by both girls. "We have to go get our stuff!"
The two girls practically danced out of the compartment, Severus dragging his feet behind them. Right as they were nearing their former compartment, another door slid open, and a tall boy, a seventh year most likely, stepped out.
"Oh, first years, right?" he asked, his sandy brown hair ruffled. On his chest there was a pin declaring proudly, 'Head Boy'. "I'm Ted Tonks. Nice to meet you."
"Sienna Stratton," Sienna said, grinning broadly, "Lily Evans and Severus Snape." She pointed at each one. "Nice to meet you, too."
"Well, it's time to get off the train, so, just continue down the corridor."
"What about our stuff?"
"Oh, don't worry about that. They'll be placed in your dormitories." Ted smiled at the trio, and then gestured for them to leave. Sienna dutifully walked in the direction he pointed to, Severus and Lily trailing after her.
The three stopped behind the crowd at the door. This is it, all three thought. It's right now.
"So…" Lily let out a nervous laugh. "Wanna go first, Enna?"
Sienna chuckled. "How about Sev?"
Severus raised an eyebrow. "Me? Why not Lily?"
"How about the birthday girl gets off first?" Lily asked, staring pointedly at Sienna.
"Would you three just stop debating and just get off?" a disgruntled voice asked. "Honestly."
Sienna, Severus, and Lily cautiously looked over their shoulder. Behind them was a Slytherin, probably a fifth year. He sneered at the three, and then pushed his way through them to get off the train.
Shrugging, the three followed him.
"Oy! First years!" They stopped, staring at the gigantic man standing several meters in front of them. "This way!" Lily's eyes widened, soon they looked like they were going to take over her face. Severus gaped for several seconds, but then put on a façade of indifference.
"Oh, boy, he's huge." Sienna and Lily muttered together. Glancing at each other, they broke into uncontrollable giggles.
"Wow, easily impressed, huh?" a snide voice asked. "What are you going to do when you actually do magic? Cry? Or faint?"
Sooo….this chapter was not as long as the last. Therefore, it should get more reviews, right? Review, okay? I want to know what you guys think about the story, and whether I should go further with this.
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