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3. FIRST NIGHT BACK

James let out a sigh as he rested his head on the pillow and turned towards Sirius. His best mate was staring out of the window and seemed to be lost in thought.

"Oy! Sirius, snap!" he said

No reply

James gave a small smile, "Always the same huh, the first night back?"

"Yeah." said Sirius softly,"You know mate I've been so happy ever since I left my house this summer, that I didn't get a chance to realise how much I missed this place."

"I know." nodded James," I mean, home is good too but this place is always gonna be the best."

They looked at each other and smiled as they recalled the night's feast.

The marauders had occupied the corner seats along with the girls. Lily and Selena had also invited their roommates Sasha and Myka to sit along with them. Sasha was slightly tanned with silky, straight black hair and Myka was a tall, pretty brunette who was also the chaser of the Gryffindor team. She was thus on good terms with both James and Sirius.

Once seated James and Sirius started an animated discussion about their new found muggle pastime- football. Apparently, they had seen a couple of muggle teenagers playing the game and had since been completely hooked onto it. They had even bought a football and for pure pleasure they broke into a muggle's house on a regular basis and watched matches.

Lily had been shocked by their complete lack of feaer in case they were caught.

"We haven't been caught till now, so we'll worry about it when we are." said James when Lily questioned them about their plan in case they were caught.

"Of course, we could consider bribing them." he added.

Lily had shaken her head in disbelief while Selena had given James a high-five. Lupin and Peter who were used to their outrageous behavior hadn't bothered to react.

After the feast, Myka and Sasha had excused themselves to go meet their other friends and Sirius and Selena had gone to ask McGonagall their time-tables. When they returned, the six of them had made their way towards the Gryffindor common room for a quick chat and then they finally decided to hit the sack.

The next morning James woke up at 7:45 (which by his standards was abnormally early) and made his way towards the common room. He chose a particularly cosy armchair and sat down with a list.

It was Gryffindor tradition that the seventh years celebrate their return to Hogwarts with a small party the following night. The marauders had taken it upon themselves to plan it perfectly.

Just as Jame was about to check the list he heard a disgruntled voice descend the stairs.

"Prongs, have you seen my shirt?" said a grumpy (and shirtless) Sirius as he walked up to James and collapsed an a couch beside.

James chuckled to himself. Sirius was not what you would call a morning person.

"Nope, ask Jake." he replied.

Jake was their roommate. Not only was he friendly, handsome and funny but he was also considered a Hogwarts heartthrob who's reputation seconded only that of Sirius. The guys liked him but didn't think he was marauder material. As Sirius put it-' He's more of an angelic playboy than a talented prankster.'

"Got everything?" questioned Sirius, nodding towards the list.

"Let's see- girls, guys,games, fire whisky and the you-know-what. Yup, I think so." said James.

Sirius smirked appreciatively," And the head girl hasn't objected yet?"

"The head girl doesn't know what the list contains." stated James.

"What list?" said Lily appearing at the stairs with Selena right behind her.

"Uh..the list that got lost when I looked into your eyes." tried James hopefully.

"Congratulations James, I think that's the worst pick-up line I've heard in a long time." she said. Then turning to a shirtless Sirius, she snorted, "Who are you, George of the jungle?"

"Ha ha. Nope sis, but this" he said pointing towards his chest," is called the jungle of George."

Lily made a gagging noise.

"Go put a shirt on padfoot, we have to go check the kitchen for tonight's food." said Selena, a smile playing around her lips.

"If we are going to the kitchen why do I have to put a shirt on?" groaned Sirius.

"Up." said Selena, shoving him towards the stairs.

"What's that supposed to mean!?" said Lily looking from James to Selena,"Are you? Is he? Omigosh! last night, he asked you out didn't he?"

"Yes." said Selena smiling, she had already anticipated Lily's reaction.

"You should be more supportive you know. He really thinks of you as his little sister." she added.

"Sure, that's why he's always bugging the hell out of me."

"For your information, that's what brothers are supposed to do." said Sirius reappearing at the foot of the stairs.

Lily rolled her eyes as she watched Selena and Sirius walk out together.

She turned her eyes onto James who was staring at her intently.

"What?" she said.

"Nothing." said James smiling,"You're so cute when you roll your eyes." he added, before he could stop himself.

Lily blushed."C'mon, we have to go see Professor Dumbledore about our duties, remember?"

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