The Year It All Changed
Disclaimer: Everything you recognize is JKR's.
A/N: Please review ^^
I'll post the next chapter tomorrow, probably.
I think that I might have called Melody 'Katie' sometimes in the previous chapters. Someone mentioned that in a review. I was going to make one of Lily's friends Katie but then I decided on Melody and I had to go through and change them all. I guess I missed some 'Katies'
So if there any confusion, I'm sorry. =)
I tried my best to go over it and check it. Excuse any mistakes.
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Chapter 4
Sirius moaned dramatically, holding up his schedule. "I've never had my mood this spoiled when there was breakfast right in front of me." He frowned at the sheet of parchment in front of him. "All the worst subjects bunched together." He glanced over James' shoulder to look at his schedule and grinned. "Hey, I have everything with you. I don't feel so bad now."
Remus compared his with James. "Well, we have almost everything together. I took Ancient Runes instead of Muggle Studies." Meanwhile, right next to the Marauders, Lily and her friends were doing the same thing. Hazel and Lily had every class with James and Sirius but Mel was taking Ancient Runes instead of Muggle Studies.
"What do you have Wormtail?" Sirius asked, pulling Peter's schedule from his hands. "You don't have Muggle Studies and Potions with us. You…" His mouth opened in shock. "You're taking Divination? That bloody class that we couldn't wait to get out of, with that fanatical old bird?" Peter shrugged. "I couldn't get into N.E.W.T level Potions so I had to take some other class."
Sirius nodded, looked at his own and groaned. "I have Transfiguration and Charms first." He muttered something under his breath about McGonagall and bloody birds. Lily smiled slightly. "Sirius, it was your decision to take these classes." Sirius shook his head. "Stop right there, Lily. I'm trying to make myself feel better by blaming this on someone else." Lily laughed.
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Sirius placed his hand on his temple and groaned. "I think I'm coming down with too-much-information-itis." Remus poked him from behind with his wand. "Hurry up, will you? You're blocking the door." Grumbling, Sirius shifted out of the way. He hovered near the door, waiting for everyone else.
As soon as Melody stepped out, he grabbed her hand and placed it on his temple. "I am coming down with something, aren't I?" He asked, grinning. She laughed. "What are you talking about? Let go of my hand." She squirmed a bit, but Sirius held it firmly. For some reason unknown to her, she blushed. By then, every one had exited and was watching the couple. Lily and Hazel were exchanging knowing glances and grinning.
"Oi, you two. When you're done with flirting, mind joining us for Charms?" Sirius glanced up to see James' smirking face. "We weren't flirting." He said, defensively, letting go of Mel's hand, winking at her. "I was admiring her fingers. They're so long and slender." Remus snorted. "Padfoot, when you're done reciting poetry, we'd like to get to class." Their audience laughed and the group broke up, everyone hurrying to their classes.
The Marauders and the girls walked quickly to Charms. Professor Flitwick was waiting in the door. He beamed at the group. "Hello! So nice to see you all back." He remarked in a high squeaky voice, rather like the rubber sole of a shoe rubbing against a polished floor. The group greeted him and looked around for un-occupied seats.
James winked at the Marauders and they immediately got the signal. Remus and Sirius sat together in one seat, while Hazel and Mel sat down together. Lily was about to join them, when Flitwick spoke up. "Miss. Evans, would you please sit with Mr. Potter? We're going to be working in partners today." Now, normally, the class was allowed to sit in groups of three. Lily eyed James sullenly. He hadn't done anything yet but she was sure he was up to something. Why else would he be grinning like that? Sighing, she placed her bag on the floor and reluctantly took a seat. James' reaction was quite the opposite. He thanked the professor heartily while the class tittered and made a big show of sitting down next to Lily.
The whole period was spent practicing spells. James had given up paying attention and was staring at Sirius dip the long blonde braids of the girl sitting in front of him in a bottle of disappearing ink. Her braids were rapidly disappearing. James looked up abruptly, when the bell rang. "Is it time to go already?" Lily rolled her eyes.
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Everyone had been back for a week. It was a Saturday and most of the Hogwarts population was just arriving to breakfast. The first-years were getting over their fright and just starting staring in awe at the seventh years.
The Marauders were about their dormitory, getting ready to go down to breakfast. 11 am wasn't too early and they could make a great entrance. Peter had already left, too impatient to wait for them. As he stated, "All the good pastries always get eaten before we get there." Moony was standing in the doorway, studying Sirius.
"Padfoot, mate, you need to get a move on. They'll be serving lunch before you're ready." Sirius was standing in front of the mirror, admiring his reflection. He was about to pick up a comb and run it through his hair when he grinned and dropped it. "Don't I look perfect?" He questioned his reflection. Remus rolled his eyes. "Really, Padfoot, your vanity is quite astounding."
Sirius shrugged. "What can I say? I have something to be vain about."
"Of course you do. Nobody has such a big head as you." James spoke up from behind him. He brushed his wet hair and tossed the comb at Sirius who ducked. "Hey, this head is flawless, and you know it." He winked at his reflection again.
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"What is he doing, sitting with her?" James hissed. He was sitting a few seats down from Lily and the Ravenclaw Quidditch Team Captain, Adam Davies. The two looked quite cozy. A bit too cozy, if James had any say in it.
Remus sighed. "Prongs, Lily isn't your girlfriend. She can date anyone she wants." James looked at Moony in shock. "They're dating? This is way worse than I thought!" Sirius snorted, looking up from his plate of scones. "Where've you been? They have been seeing each other since the third day of school. It's been four days or something." James moaned, putting his head in his hands.
"And why didn't you tell me about this?" Sirius answered before Moony could say anything. "We thought you already knew. I mean anyone could've seen those two were acting lovey-dovey." James glared at him. "Gee, thanks Sirius, that makes me feel quite better." Sirius grinned. "No problem, mate." The only way to deal with James when he went on one of his rants was to tease him. Or ignore him. The marauders usually preferred the latter one.
James glanced down the table again just in time to see Adam kiss Lily on the cheek and both of them getting up. His fists clenched without him noticing. "He kissed her!" He whispered. Moony rolled his eyes. "Thank you for the play by play commentary." James ignored him. "He's holding her hand!" Suddenly, Lily looked up and stared right at James. They're eyes locked into each other's and Lily suddenly felt breathless.
Then Adam leaned over and mumbled something in her ear. She shook her head and said something back. James sighed. Unbeknownst to him, Lily quietly slipped her hand out of Adam's as they left the Great Hall.
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"He's sitting with her!" James muttered again, shooting killing glares at the Adam's head. He hadn't noticed before that they shared Transfiguration with Ravenclaws. But then, since such few students got into N.E.W.T classes, they probably grouped the houses together.
"James! Let it go! They're dating! You do the same with your girlfriends." Sirius muttered back. James really was getting on his nerves.
"Why can't she sit with Hazel and Melody?" James questioned stubbornly. Sirius sighed and returned to drawing Slughorn on a piece of parchment. This version resembled more a cross breed of a hog and a slug.
"He's rubbing her thigh!" James said, jabbing Moony in the stomach. Moony sent an annoyed glare his way before replying, "James, why don't we…" He was cut off by McGonagall. "Alright class, I want this essay done for tomorrow. Remember, two and ½ feet and don't use large handwriting."
A ripple of agreement went over the class as they shuffled out of their seats. James and the Marauders made it outside just in time to see Lily and Adam kissing. "Now they're exchanging spit!" James hissed loudly. He immediately felt someone poking him from behind. It was Mel. "Shut your mouth Potter. Lily doesn't need you ruining her chances."
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Lily smiled and waved at Adam as he walked away. He had Ancient Runes. She turned back to Hazel and Melody who were waiting for her with the Marauders. "Oh. My. Gosh!" She grinned. "I can't believe that I am dating Adam Davies." She really couldn't. He'd approached her the second day of school, asking for help in Charms and ever since then, they'd been sitting together and he'd even asked her out for the first Hogsmeade trip of the year.
"He is soo cute!" She added, forgetting that the Marauders were also listening. "Ahem." Sirius muttered waggling his eyebrows. Lily blushed.
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"There he is!" Sirius mumbled, pointing at Snape who had just come into view. "So, Moony, are you ready?" Remus reluctantly nodded and pointed his wand at Snape. "Athemom Hangius!" He muttered pointing it at the offending Slytherin. What happened next was something that not even Sirius had expected.
Snape moved down the corridor and the brilliant orange light that had burst from Remus' wand headed straight for Lily, who had been standing right behind Snivillus. "Lily, watch out!" James yelled. Lily looked up in surprise, just as the spell hit her squarely in the chest. She immediately felt herself rise in the air, quite violently. Her eyes widened in fear as her books fell from her hand.
After she was sure that she wasn't going to fall, her eyes darted around the corridor, looking for someone who could've done this. A group had gathered around and she saw the Marauders forcing their way to the middle just as Melody and Hazel did the same. "Potter!" She screeched. "Get me down at once! You can be sure I'll be reporting this to McGonagall!" James grinned at her.
"Calm down Evans. We'll get you down in a jiffy." He motioned towards Remus who reversed the spell. Lily slowly felt herself float back to firm ground.
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Lily settled down in Potions, still shooting murderous glances at James. "I cannot believe he did that! I was late for History of Magic because of him!" Hazel sighed. "Well, you're fine and nothing happened, so isn't it better to forgive and forget?" Lily shook her head savagely. "I am not going to forgive that arrogant, big-headed…berk!"
"Alright class, listen up." Slughorn beamed at them from the front of the room. "We'll be learning how to prepare a Polyjuice Potion. You were introduced to them last year and I think you're quite capable of making them. Now, I'll be putting you into partners, someone you wouldn't normally work with." He picked up a list from his desk. "Now, let's see. Frank Longbottom and Alice Boothby. Melody White and Sirius Black. Hazel Fawcett and Remus Lupin."
Lily looked at him suspiciously. This was going in a pattern. Her suspicion unfortunately, turned out to be true. "Lily Evans and James Potter." Lily groaned loudly, causing everyone to look at her. Slughorn looked up. "Is there a problem Lily?" Lily blushed. "No, none whatsoever." Slughorn smiled. "Yes, well then." He carried on with the list and then said, "Move and sit beside your partners."
James jumped up at once. "Hullo partner." He grinned. Lily took a deep breath. Now, don't get mad at him. She thought and then managed a feeble smile. "Potter."
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Lily groaned as she hid her face in a pillow. The three girls were sitting in the common room, working on their Transfiguration essays. "I cannot believe I have to work with that… that scum! He was flirting with me all through Potions and I hardly got anything done." Melody completely ignored her. Lily had been going on like that for the past one and a half hours.
Hazel smiled. "I am partnered with Remus Lupin. Can you believe my luck?" Mel grinned. "Yes, you get partnered with the smartest bloke in Potions and I'm stuck with Sirius. Can you believe that he talked about his hair the whole 45 minutes? Who can talk about their hair for 45 minutes straight?"
Lily sighed. "You're not getting my point. I'm working with Potter." Mel grinned. "Yes Lils, we go it when you mentioned it about two hours ago." Lily smiled. "I have been complaining a lot, haven't I? I'm sorry."
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