"Padfoot, mate are you sure they're going to come any minute?" said James looking up at Sirius who was casually leaning against a wall and messing with his hair.

"Ok Prongs, for the last time, they will come. So wait a sec and stop acting like an impatient first year kid dying to go to the loo." replied Sirius.

"I do not look like a-" began James, but he stopped suddenly and his hand automatically went to his hair, as he spotted a red-haired girl making his way towards them, proudly wearing her head-girl badge. Walking with her and attracting quite a few stares was her best pal Selena. Today, she had decided to don a tiny skirt and a tight halter top that accentuated her curves while complimenting her tall, toned frame.

Sirius let out a wolf-whistle and went forward to wrap her in a warm hug as she giggled "Hey Sirius, thanks for the warm welcome but you just saw me yesterday remember?"

"Duh. But you weren't wearing this stuff yesterday" he whispered in her ear.

"Sirius! You perv, get off." she said playfully while taking his hand at the same time.

"Hey James." said Lily brightly while smiling at the antics of their friends.

"Hey Lily. Badge looks great on you." James smiled, blushing.

"Where's yours?" she said suspiciously, "How come your not wearing it?"

"Uh. It's somewhere in my bag, and I'm not going to wear it unless I have to. I'd look like a prat wearing it and telling people what to do." said James.

"James, it's your job. Wear your badge. Right now." said Lily crossing her arms.

"Lily, calm down." said James taking her face into his hands, "Two letters-NO".

"Fine then." she said taking her wand out, "Allow me to assist you."

"Uh-Lily. What exactly are you planning to do?" he questioned uncertainly.

"Accio badge!" she said before he could stop her. The badge flew out of his pocket into her hands. Noticing for the first time, she thought-'Gosh, he wears his pants so low; they're half way down his butt'.

"Lily, why are you staring at my-" started James.

Lily gave him a sharp look.

"Never mind" he finished.

"OK James, this can be hard or easy, but either way you're getting this badge on you" continued Lily as if nothing had happened, "Come here".

"I don't think so." said James backing away.

"Have it your way." shrugged Lily, "Petrificus Totalus!"

James froze wearing a look appropriate to being punched in the face.

Lily walked right up to him, looked into his eyes, grinned and pinned the badge to the left of his shirt. Then taking a step back, she released him from the spell.

As James gave her an exasperated look, she said "Remember James you promised you'd be a good head boy."

"Fine." said James defeatedly,"But you owe me big time."

Lily snorted, "Move it grouch, we don't want to miss the train."

They met up with Peter and Lupin and finally Ashley too as they made their way towards an empty compartment on the train.

"Finally" sighed Sirius as they got into an empty compartment.

The three girls sat on opposite seats while the guys hoisted all their luggage up.

"So, have you girls planned anything special this year?" asked Sirius while he motioned Ashley to scoot over beside Lupin, so he could snuggle in beside Selena.

"Nope." replied Selena, "not yet."

"That's a good thing." said James as he placed himself between Lily and Peter,"Cuz you can bet we got a hell lot of stuff planned out."

"Like what?" questioned Lily,

The marauders looked at each other and winked."Wait and watch." they chorused.