So here is the final chapter for their first year! :)

Chapter 53:

Dumbledore jumped to his feet and clapped his hands, "very good! Very good!" Soon the entire room quietened down and began to listen to Professor Dumbledore. "Well my dear marauding friends, how right you are…" the whole room looked at him in surprise, including Professor McGonagall. "The truth is the Hogwarts houses have too long not been united. If we could all be in one house it would make things a lot easier. There is a lot of bad blood between the four houses in this room and it goes back generations. It is a shame that we put new students right in to the middle of an age old war that started because of disagreements about how our beautiful school should be run."

Dumbledore took a deep breath, "Hogwarts is a superb school and I think my dear friends, the marauders for reminding us of the importance of unity and of having a little fun once in a while." His eyes lit up, "I believe thirty points each to Mr Potter, Mr Black, Mr Lupin and Mr Pettigrew for this beautiful reminder but alas, sadly our house does have houses and it is my responsibility to Hogwarts to maintain its traditions. And so I must inform you all of who has won this year's house championship cup. It was a very close year with so many excellent students. In fourth place, Hufflepuff with three hundred and sixty points. In third place with three hundred and ninety points, Ravenclaw. In second place with four hundred and eleven points, Slytherin. Which means, Gryffindor win the house cup with four hundred and twenty six points. Well done, Gryffindor!" The banners around the room changed to resemble the Gryffindor colours and the Marauders cast a spell so that the sound of a roaring lion could be heard around the room.

The marauders had won the house cup. People were clasping them on the back, thanking them for their prank that had somehow got them the ninety four points they needed to win plus some. The feast was incredible. The boys had stuffed their faces with all the different foods that were scattered across the table. "I'm going to miss Hogwarts cooking," James commented as they made their way back to the common room.

"Whatever! Your house elves are just as good," Alice laughed. James' breath caught as he thought of Mippy. She wouldn't be there when he got home. "I'm sorry James. I didn't think."

"No worries, Alice. Life goes on!" James faked a smile.

The next day the marauders ran around their room checking that they hadn't left anything. Before they knew it their trunks were packed and they were making their way down to the entrance hall. "So you'll all come and visit, right?" James asked his three best friends.

"Yeah of course," Peter squeaked.

Remus nodded excitedly. "Wouldn't miss it for the world," Sirius winked.

The boys jumped into one of the boats that would take them across the lake to Hogsmeade train station, "Come on yer first years." They could hear Hagrid call. The four marauders sat in a boat together. Frank and Alice got into a boat with a couple of Hufflepuffs whilst the four other Gryffindor girls got into a boat together.

They quickly made their way across the lake in their magically boats. James and the marauders said a quick goodbye to Hagrid, hugging the large man before making their way towards the train. They found their trunks already on the train in a compartment that had a golden sign that read "The Marauders". Inside there was a note from Professor Dumbledore;

Dear Marauders,

Just a little gift to say thank you for everything you have done for our school this year. You may have done it in secret but I know what you have done and what you have risked. Thank you. Enjoy yourselves but don't get too sick.

Yours Sincerely,

Professor Dumbledore.

The marauders quickly looked around the compartment. It was full of all sorts of treats. It didn't look like they'd be needing the trolley witch's services for this journey. Eventually the girls and Frank joined the marauders and helped them eat the treats. The nine friends sat and laughed together. The only one that was missing was one Lily Evans. She was sat at the other end of the train in a compartment with Snape. Her friends missed her and even James felt that something was missing.

Lily on the other hand, was planning all the great things she and Severus were going to do together over the summer. When the train pulled into Kings Cross, Lily grabbed her trunk and owl and made to leave the train.

Harry watched as his parents searched for their parents on the platform floor. Mr and Mrs Potter were stood to one side talking to a very friendly couple who they had never met before. It just so happened to be Mr and Mrs Evans. "Mum! Dad!" James shouted as he bundled up to them, suddenly full of excitement.

"James!" Dorea pulled her son into a big hug, "I've missed you James."

"Jimmy," Charlus messed up James' hair before hugging him tightly.

"This is our son, James." Dorea began telling her new friend. "James, I think you know Mrs Evans daughter."

"Oh you mean Lily. Yeah she's in my house." James nodded.

Mrs Evans smiled. Lily made her way over to her parents just in time to see them waving goodbye to James and his parents. "Why were you talking to them?" She asked.

"We just met them. They are so lovely. We were just stood next to them waiting for the train to arrive and we started talking." Mrs Evans answered her daughter.

"That boy of theirs James, he seems a very good lad." Mr Evans commented.

"As if!" Lily laughed.

So this is it... First year is finished... Second year awaits...

Not sure when I'll start their second year maybe tomorrow...

Some previews...

Someone is going to have a baby - but don't worry its not one of the Hogwarts students.

We'll have some summer fun...

Lily and Snape friendship times...

Harry back in his own world...

How long will Sirius last before he ends up at the Potters?

I'll let you know as soon as the sequel is up. :) xxxxxx Thank you for sticking it out until the end xxxxxx

I really hope you enjoy their next year too. xxxxxxxxx