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The crowds around Platform 9 ¾ seemed a lot bigger than they ever did in Harry's year. It seemed odd to arrive 15 minutes before 11 and still have to fight through people for good seats. Pushing the trunks, the Trio helped each other and decided to sit together (No reason in getting separated with unfamiliar people) in one of compartments next to the entrance of the train. They watched as more and more students began to get onto the Express, as time flew by.

"Now be a good dear, and don't get in trouble James."

"Mum!" Harry whipped his head to the nearest window seeing James Potter get hugged by his mother, and have his hair ruffled by his father who merely chuckled. His mother gave him a kiss, and continued with a light warning.

"I do not want an Owl tonight about my son disturbing the Opening Feast by setting off fireworks or dungbombs!" James grinned mischievously

"Thanks mum for the brilliant idea. Love ya!" He said grabbing his trunk and racing onto the train before she could do anything. He smirked and arrogantly ruffled his hair passing a red headed girl who Harry recognized as his mother. She sniffed and looked away as he passed her. Harry watched this all, a little nervous. Where were the other Marauders?

"Want to play Exploding Sn-" He was interrupted by a stern loud voice that sounded familiar.

"Sirius Orion Black! You shall behave as the Proper Black you are! There will be no associations with filth or blood traitors, or it's off to Durmstrang with you!" Walburga Black apparently never talked it seemed she always had to scream Harry noticed.

"Yes Mother" Was Sirius' polite response. He was gritting his teeth, already starting a glaring contest with his mother. She sniffed in response, shooing him away. He walked to train, rolling his eyes and mimicking her under his breath. Though, the second he was out of her sight he immediately had a gleam in his eye, as he seemed to be contemplating something funny. Harry noticed that he also had a slight arrogance about him, like James, as he walked pass their compartment.

"Sure little Harrikens," One of the twins said, grabbing a few Exploding Snaps out of their pockets. They appeared to not have noticed the arrival of two Marauders. Only a few minutes later, did Harry hear the voice of someone else he loved.

"Mum, are you sure it's safe for me to go to Hogwarts? I know Professor Dumbledore says it's alright, but I still feel like this is too dangerous." The quiet, now shy voice of Remus Lupin could be hear faintly away. Harry looked away from the window, feeling bad about Remus.

"It'll be fine Remus, we've already made arrangements. Just don't create trouble. Once you settle in, I know you'll immediately want to create mischief." His mother's response was also quiet, and but held a hint of humor. Harry noticed Remus smile for a second, out of the corner of his eye, and quietly watched the shy boy walk carefully onto the train.

"Alright, here's the plan," Harry said. He wanted to make sure that the train ride that began to split up Lily and Severus' friendship, never happened. And that Lily's first train ride wasn't a mess.

Remitto

Harry quietly opened the door to the compartment, spying four boys and a girl. They all were instantly recognized, and Harry felt his heart swell with the idea of being so close to his family (with the exception of Peter). He had stood still for so long, that James looked up and finally noticed him. Harry looked back, shocked for a second then remembered the reason he had come. He cleared his throat nervously, and finally had the attention of everyone in the room.

"Er, Uh. Have you seen a toad? A boy named Neville lost one. He's really desperate, and if none of you have seen it, would you like to help search for it?" Harry had a sudden flash back to his first year, and had to suppress a grin at the thought. He heard snickering from James and Sirius, a slight shake from Remus, and a twitch from Peter. Lily looked up, however, and smiled slightly, rubbing tears from her eyes.

"I'll help find this toad." She said and ignoring the snickering that came from this statement, left the compartment, following Harry closing the door behind her.

"I'm Harry." Harry politely introduced himself, holding out a hand. She shook it, and looked at him.

"Where have you already searched?" She asked curiously, the tears gone.

"Oh, nowhere." At her confused face, Harry smiled slightly. "I saw you when I was walking by to check the time, and I thought that perhaps you needed a change of scenery. Were they bullies of some sort?"

"Not at all. No, they were mostly simply ignoring me. It's just Sev- my friend, had gotten my sister angry at me. And well, I love them both, but I just hate being the middle of their fights. It's just so- so upsetting!" She had burst into tears again, probably at the reminder of how she and her sister had parted, and how Severus was starting to cause a rift. She hugged Harry –because even though he was a stranger, he had an odd comforting presence. He smiled sadly, and hugged her back.

"You'll be alright, mum." He softly whispered. She couldn't hear his exact words fortunately.

"What'd you say?" She asked, as they stopped hugging. She then softly apologized, realizing how awkward it was that she just hugged a 'stranger'.

"I said nothing. And it's perfectly alright if you want to hug me, in a totally friendly way of course." He said and got a few giggles from her. They walked back to his compartment, and joined Fred and George, as the train eventually kicked into action. Harry got to learn more about his mother than Snape's memories had shown, and invited Snape to join them as well when he arrived. The odd quintet had much fun throughout the ride.

Remitto

"We are ready." Harry looked around the line that had formed in front of Professor McGonagall as she opened the doors to the Great Hall. The ghosts had already come and he had once again been amazed by the second trip through the beautiful lake (laughing when Remus pushed Sirius into the Lake when they had teased one another). They began to walk into the Great Hall, and Harry noticed how there was practically no difference from the past and present's Great Hall, however both were still breath taking.

The Hat did the usual song* (different lyrics, same meaning of the Houses being united), and got cheers from all Houses. And then Professor McGonagall began calling out names. James, Peter, Lily, and Remus were all sorted into Gryffindor, while Severus was sorted into Slytherin. That however didn't stop Lily from sending a friendly wave to Severus once he sat down. Severus smiled slightly in return, knowing their friendship was still good, even with her troubles with her sister.

Eventually they came to the W's, and it took Harry a second to realize he was going to be called after James.

"Weatherby, Fred" Fred proudly walked up to the Hat and closed his eyes as it came over his head.

Remitto

"A Weasley? I thought she called you Weatherby" The hat sounded confused, and Fred almost grinned.

"Well it's sort of a long story, though you can see it already." Fred said cheekily

"Indeed. And, because of this story, I almost want to put you in Slytherin." The hat responded. Fred gulped, though knowing the Hat was joking, it was a scary thought to be placed in Slytherin.

"Yes Mr. Hat sir"

"I like that title. So I'll go to my original decision and place you in GRYFFINDOR!" Fred grinned, internally letting out a deep sigh of relief as he walked over to the Gryffindor table. George was soon called up, and also sorted into Gryffindor (but much more quickly). Then Harry walked up.

"Now why would two Weasleys, and a Potter be hiding as a family that doesn't exist?" The hat mentally asked Harry.

"Just place me in Gryffindor. And why would a Hat question something he can already see?"

"Ah but Mr. Potter, questioning is more fun. Nonetheless, we do want to wrap this us, I can hear stomachs growling already. So it seems, that you belong in GRYFFINDOR!" The applause Harry was given wasn't because, he was the Boy-Who-Lived, but rather the Boy-Who-Had-Finished-Another-Sorting. And because of that fact, Harry was pleased.

Remitto

Dinner was a pleasant affair. The food that appeared in front of the Trio was their favorite, and they gotten into conversations with various Gryffindors (mainly Lily, Remus, James, and Sirius). Though, all of a sudden, fireworks exploded at all other tables other than Gryffindor. Not really dangerous ones, just the ones that make teachers jump out of their skins. James proudly raised his hand when the Gryffindor table was then asked who was the culprit.

"It was a simple spell" James whispered to Fred as he was dragged away by a very irritated Professor McGonagall. Harry rolled his eyes, and dinner finished a few minutes later. And soon, all the First Year Gryffindors were walking tiredly to their dorms.

"Night Greg,"

"Pleasant night Forge".

"Goodnight Remy"

"Shut up Siri"

"Night James"

"Don't let the bed bugs bite Petey"

"Pleasant night Harrikens"

"Goodnight Idiots" This got a pleasant round of small laughter before seven boys fell asleep.

Thank you all for reading. A new poll has been placed on my page (and it is currently tied). I do not own HP

*= You really didn't think I'd write a song did you? I'd fail epically XD