A/N: Sorry I didn't update this weekend, tests and projects to diffuse and stop pilling.

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Previously:

We were led through some tall doors and down a lane into a room with four tables each holding their respective houses.

I was standing close to the front looking at the stool holding a hat with intrigue. As professor Dumbledore gave his speech I looked around to see if I could spot Severus in the Slytherin table. When I did I noticed that he was staring at someone. I swallowed my pain as I noticed that he was staring at Lily who was staring at me with what looked like sadness and pain. Yeah, right like she would. As I kept looking I saw Remus looking at me with a smile and a small wave. I waved back returning his smile and gave professor McGonagall my full attention. And the list of names started.

"Evans, Addyson!" She called.

I took a deep breath and walked on the platform and sat on the stool as she put the hat on me I heard it whisper in my ear, "Another Evans I see, very interesting. You are studious and what others would call booksmart. But also loyal to those you hold dear. But now the real puzzle is where should I put you."

I was praying for him not to put me in Gryffindor I couldn't stand being there knowing that Lily was there as well and I hoped to all that is holy that I was not put in Slytherin. I wouldn't be able to put on with the as well as Severus constantly staring lovingly at Lily. I just want to be in a house that won't hate me or compare to Lily like nearly everyone does. The hat must've heard me because he was soon yelling, "I know Hufflepuff!"

I sighed in relief and walked over to the table after professor McGonagall took the hat. I sat next to two girls who greeted me warmly. I returned their smiles and for the first time in a while I feel like belong somewhere with someone. After everyone was done with dinner our prefects took us to our respective towers. Just my luck the common room was close to the kitchens maybe I could sneak out one night for some hot chocolate or tea on the days and/or nights that got to me more than I thought they would.

The next morning I woke up and was met with the same girls I had sat next to yesterday. I found that they are first years as well and their names are Nymphadora Tonks and Lizbeth Turner. As we made our way to pick up our timetables and get a spot of breakfast I was happy to see that I had stuff in common with my new friends plus Tonks (as she prefers to be called) is a metamorphmagus. As we talked about anything and everything Remus had caught up to us.

"Good morning Miss Evans," he said with a bright smile.

I gave me a genuine smile and remembered that I had not given him my name yesterday while we were in the train yesterday.

"Oh, dear lord," I gasped.

Liz, Tonks and Remus were giving me worried looks and asked if anything was wrong at the same time.

"Well, its nothing too serious just the fact that yesterday my manners seemed to have flown out the window since Remus here was kind enough to give me his name and I didn't return the same curtsey. That's all," I said embarrassedly.

"Its nothing especially after all that had gone on. Its all right all of us are entitled to stumble on something every once in a while," he said with a kind smile.

I nodded and smiled. Tonks and Liz already knew what had happened and I know that I have found myself some good true friends that will support me no matter what.

"What's gonna happen with your friendship with James and Sirius," I asked.

He looked at me for some time and said, "Nothing. Because now I see that while they think of me a friend I see that I'm only there to "help" them with their homework and their projects. And while they spend time with each other I'm just a third wheel."

I gave him a sad look and nodded in understanding.

"Well, if you don't mind hanging around a group of girls your welcome to hang out with us. And don't worry we're not too girly yet," Tonks said with a shy smile.

Oh no I know that look. Tonks has a crush on Remus! I looked at Liz who nodded enthusiastically and said, "I don't think I'll ever be too girly I like riding brooms and getting my hands dirty."

At that we all laughed and continued our trek to the Great Hall for break fast. As we entered the Great Hall I saw Lily look up from her place on the Gryffindor table. I pretended not to notice her and let Liz drag me to our table along with Remus and Tonks who seemed to be deep in a conversation filled with laughs and quiet chuckles on Remus' part. I smiled fondly at them knowing that the saying 'opposites attract' did in some cases come true. I shook my head lightly from its current train of thought and to the food that was around us.

I put some eggs and bacon on my plate first before going after the sweet bread toast that was covered with butter and a blanket of powdered sugar. I was surprised to see that I was drawn to the sweets more than the savory foods but delighted as well. I was going to need all the energy I could get for my first day of school.

As we began to gather our bags and books for our classes I saw Severus walk up to us. But why? Was he going to ask if I knew where Lily is? If I could help him try to get Lily to go out with him. I don't know.

A/N: Here it is =) This week SHOULD be a bit easier so there will be more chances for me to catch up on some much needed updating.

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