A/N: Update earlier today because school finish at 1:30. How cool is that. Such a shame my day was ruined by that stupid little- . I have a small cut on my eye now. I hit her accidently. I am not lying.

I realised I hadn't done this in a while so…

I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER. J.K. ROWLING DOES. I WISH I DID, BUT I DON'T. I ONLY OWN GRACIE AND ANYONE ELSE YOU MAY NOT RECGONISE. THANK YOU AND LONG LIVE QUEEN ROWLING!

-CONVERSATION OF THE DAY-

ME: Hello!

MADAM EGG (A/N: I happened to be eating Cadbury's Mini-Eggs when I wrote this. YUM!): Hello.

ME: How are you today? I heard you have some very exciting news to share!

MADAM EGG: I'm fine thank you very much.

ME: Good, good. So what about that surprise?

MADAM EGG: That surprise, is meant to be a surprise.

ME: Ah! But where's the fun in that?

MADAM EGG: None. But fun will be involved in the surprise.

ME:YAY! Am I involved in the surprise?

MADAM EGG: What do you think?

ME: Oh my Merlin! Yes-

MADAM EGG: No.

ME: What? No?

MADAM EGG: Yes.

ME: Yes!

MADAM EGG: No.

ME: What? I'm confused…

MADAM EGG: It doesn't matter now.

ME: Oh, okay.

MADAM EGG: I have to go now. To tell everybody about the surprise.

ME: Oh okay I understand.

*Madam Egg disappears*

ME: I don't know if I like her or not. Oh well, let's just get on with the surprise! ON WITH THE STORY!

29

Remus received gifts from James, Peter, Frank, ('you told Frank and not me!' Sirius grumbled.) Gracie, Lily (to nearly everyone's surprise. Gracie then informed them that Lily didn't hate Peter or Remus. Only James with a hint of Sirius), Mary and Marlene.

Remus had enough sweets to last the rest of the year and enough books to last until exam time (which was May/June time).

Remus had been determind to return all of the gifts they gave him back.

Especially the 10 galleons Gracie gave him. (I can't take this! It's too much!' 'Remus you need this! I don't!')

Remus began to protest again but stopped when he saw Gracie's expression.

And the full box of Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans in her hands.

An extra-large box.

Although the mood was lightened when Sirius scampered out of the room when he laid his eyes on the beans.

*FLASHBACK*

Sirius ran out of the room.

Everybody laughed.

Remus's and Gracie's previous argument was forgotten.

'Is it gone? Get rid of it!' Sirius shouted his voice muffled from being outside the dorm, with a large, wooden door in between them.

'They're gone!' James yelled, grabbing the packet of Beans out of Gracie's hands and hiding them under Sirius's bed.

'It's safe!' he assured and sat back down in the circle they had created on the floor.

The circle consisted of: James, Peter, Gracie, Remus and Sirius (when he returned).

'Prove it!' Sirius demanded.

'Fine.' Gracie groaned.

She stood up and exited the room.

The door slammed behind her.

'Are they gone?' Sirius whispered.

Gracie sighed frustratingly.

James could just imagine her rolling her eyes as well.

'Yes, now about then Fireworks-'

Remus's face drained of colour.

'Yes, I know. Just let me get the money first. Then I'll pay you.'

'Good. I want it by Easter. Or serious- no pun intended- actions will be taken,' Gracie threatened. 'Friend or not.'

'Alright, alright. Don't kill me.' Sirius said.

Gracie chuckled.

'No promises. Yes, I hid-'

'You mean I did.' James mumbled.

'-them. No Bertie Bott's Every Flavoured Beans will go near you,' Gracie paused. 'For now.' She added as an afterthought.

'Good enough for me.' Sirius paused as if he was mocking her, he then added. 'For now.'

The door crashed open.

James, Peter and Remus all jumped.

'Listening in were you?' Gracie grinned.

Seeing no reason to lie, (Gracie would know they were lying anyway) James replied, 'Yeah.'

'Good,' she responded, surprising them all.

Where was the fiery Gracie they all know and love?

Did it- she die?

'Ears dropping is a good talent to have,' she explained. 'You'll never know what you'll hear when you ears drop.'

*END OF FLASHBACK*

He had to admit, Gracie was right.

Ears dropping could be very useful in the future for James, Peter, Sirius and Remus.

Especially when their future consisted mainly of explorations and prank pulling.

At that present moment in time, both Gryffindor and Slytherin first year students were out on the grounds.

A broomstick was placed in front of each of them.

The broomsticks weren't new and they didn't look old either.

Until Gracie said at the very beginning of their first flying lesson,

'My dad said he use these broomsticks in his first year flying lessons as well. Brand new in his first year he said. And before you all ask, go look up glamour charms.'

A Glamour Charm is a spell that alters the appearance of a target.

The flying instructor (Madam Egg) heard and removed the charm.

'You all know now anyway.'

The charms stayed off.

The brooms had bent twigs, wonky handles and some even flew slightly to the left.

Everyone had to admit the brooms weren't the best in the world.

'Everyone you know what to do.' Madam Egg said.

Everyone stepped up to their brooms and commanded, 'UP!'

Most of the brooms flew into their owners hands immediately.

Some, like Peter's, Mary's and Lily's refused to more.

10 lessons later, and they still didn't move.

'It doesn't matter,' Madam Egg reassured them. But there was a hint of annoyance as well. 'Everybody up and do a few laps. After 10 minutes, come down. I have something exciting to tell you all.'

Curious mutters began as they ascended into the air.

'What do you reckon the 'surprise' is?' Sirius asked, stopping in the air close to him.

James shrugged.

Both departed and began to fly around.

Flying came naturally to James. He flew a lot at home like every other young witch and wizard (except Muggle-Borns.)

He preferred the position Chaser.

(A/N: In my story James will be a CHASER. There is much debate on wither James was a Seeker or Chaser. The movie, (Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone) said James was Seeker. However, J. stated James played CHASER. J.K.'s our queen and her word is law. I rest my case.)

His dad had been keeper at Hogwarts when he had been there.

That was good for James. He could practice shooting against him.

Sadly, he had to wait until he was in his second year to join the Gryffindor Quidditch team.

The whistle blew and everybody landed.

'Now, Professor Dumbledore and I have discussed having a first year Quidditch match.'

Cheers filled the air.

Of course, a few people (Muggle-Borns) just stood there with blank faces.

'Quidditch?' Lily asked.

Luckily the Slytherins didn't hear.

'You don't know what Quidditch is?' Gracie asked astounded, her hand on her heart and her face filled with horror.

'I don't.' Lily confirmed.

Gracie pretended to faint.

Most of them stared open mouthed at her in shock.

'Close your mouths. Don't want to catch flies, do you?' Lily snapped.

Gracie then decided to're awaken'.

'I can't believe you don't know what Quidditch is. It's-'

Madam Egg cleared her throat.

'Excuse me. Can I go back to explaining now?'

They nodded at her.

'Thank you. I repeat a first year match will be played. Slytherin will play Gryffindor and Ravenclaw with play against Hufflepuff. This is a great chance to show what you have learnt during flying lessons this year and if any of you want to try out for your house Quidditch teams next year, this will be a chance to show what you have got. The whole school with be watching.'

'But there'll be 2 winners then.' Mulciber mentioned. He already had an evil glint in his eye.

'We have decided the team with the most points will automatically win. We don't have time to do a full tourdument.' Madam Egg replied.

'When will it take place?' James asked eagerly.

This was going to be great.

'In the summer, after exams. As a sort of reward.' Madam Egg said.

'Now, for those who don't know what Quidditch is-'

Malfoy snorted.

James sent a glared in his direction, along with many others.

Why can't glares kill people?

Malfoy would be long gone by now.

Wishful thinking.

'Quidditch is a sport played in the wizarding world. There are 7 players on each team. There are 3 chasers, there job is to pass the Quaffed about and shoot. The keeper defends the nets. There are 3 hoops and each goal is worth 10 points. The beaters, 2 of them, have bats and hit the Buldgers at the opposite team and away from theirs. The last player is the Seeker. The Seeker has to catch the Snitch, which is worth 150 points and ends the game. If anyone still doesn't get the rules, I would suggest you read Quidditch through the Ages. The library should have some copies. For the rest of this lesson, both teams will go to their houses changing rooms by the Quidditch Pitch and discuss who will be playing and what positioned. The others, who aren't playing will be in charge of setting up practices, helping and organising. Stuff like that. And before you leave, the prize 100 points and of course, a mini Quidditch Cup.'

Silence met her words.

100 house points.

That was a lot.

And Slytherin weren't having them. Not if he had something to say about it.

'Off you go then. I need a list of everyone that's playing and their playing by the end of the lesson.' Madam Egg passed Avery and Lily a quill, a bottle of ink and parchment to write on.

They departed and headed to the Gryffindor changing rooms.

The Slytherin's headed into theirs.

'You're going down!' Malfoy called.

'We'll see about that!' Gracie answered back loudly.

Malfoy glared and the door of the Slytherin's changing room slammed behind him.

They reached their changing rooms and Mary opened the door.

'Wow.' James muttered.

It was amazing.

There was a cupboard filled with equipment, showers off to the side, lockers against the walls, 2 benches facing opposite each other, a blackboard hanging on the wall and the wall was painted red and gold…

He was going to be here next year.

'Gracie! Sit down and stop messing about!' Lily screamed as Gracie hit the Beater bat she was holding around.

'What? It's my brothers? I'm allowed to mess around with it. It's a rule or something.' Gracie wailed, but nevertheless, she put the bat down and sat on a bench.

The rest of them joined her.

'Well first things first, who can't or who doesn't want to play?' Frank asked.

Lily, Mary and Peter raised their hands in the air.

'I can't fly.' Peter admitted.

'Neither can I.' Mary said.

'Same.' Lily agreed.

'Well that's easy then. That leaves 7 of us.' Marlene pointed out.

'Great.' Alice grinned.

'I'm a pretty good Chaser.' James boasted.

'Okay, you can be Chaser number one.' Lily said, writing it down on the parchment.

'I've played Beater before.' Sirius announced.

'Alright. Sirius is Beater number one.' Gracie decided, not bothering to ask him if he was good or not.

Lily wrote that down.

'I reckon either Frank or Remus plays the second Beater. Boys are more stronger- no offence- than girls.' Peter suggested.

'No taken.' Marlene mumbled.

'I'll be Beater.' Remus agreed.

'I'll be another Chaser then.' Frank decided.

Lily wrote the information down.

'That leaves: a Beater, a Keeper and a Seeker.' Lily notified.

'I'll be a Chaser. Scoring sounds cool. I played a bit of it before at home.' Alice responded.

'I'm the Keeper then.' Marlene declared.

Lily scribbled that down.

'That leaves the Seeker. Gracie?'

Gracie looked up startled.

'Hmm?'

'Seeker?' Mary asked.

'Seeker what?' Gracie replied.

'You really need to pay attention Gracie.' Alice stated kindly.

'Sorry. I sort of zoned out.' Gracie revealed.

'Will you be Seeker?' Remus questioned.

'Sure.' Gracie shrugged.

'Well that's done then,' Lily chirped and set the quill down. 'What do you think then?'

A sly smile crept onto Gracie's face.

'I think we're going to kick some Slytherin ass.'