Hogwarts is my Home; a Harry Potter Next Generation Fanfiction

James Sirius Potter: Chapter 2

James Sirius Potter loved being at Hogwarts. the smells, the sights, being in Gryffindor house, all of it was too perfect. He decided to stay at Hogwarts for Christmas this year, alongside his younger sister who was a first year, Lily. James and Lily had a special bond, and did everything with each other. Lily was a perfect reflection of her mother, Ginny, all the way from her flame-red hair to her freckled toes.

It was Christmas morning in the Gryffindor common room, and the two Potter siblings rushed downstairs to see their presents. The commom room was decked with Christmas trees and wreaths, which all smelled of pumpkin spices. The fired crackled warmly, James and Lily bent down beside the Christmas tree to sort out whose presents were whose. The siblings had a tradition of opening each other's presents, and making the other person guess what it is.

"Who should guess first?" asked Lily, secretly hoping it was her.

"You can go first Lils. Let's save the best quidditch player's presents for last." said James grinning at his own stupid joke.

"Hahahah, you're SO funny James." Said Lily sarcastically

" Okay Lils, get the blindfold and get ready to guess."

" 'Kay, James."

James reached for the firsty present of Lily's, opened it, and gave her a series of describtions of what it was like. After a few more, James opened the final present.

"It's warm" said James

"Go on." replied Lily.

"It's a piece of clothing and is pink."

"Hmmmm... One more."

"It has an L on it."

"WEASLEY SWEATER!" Lily shoted and removed the blindfold. She grabbed her sweater from James and put on the homemade gift overtop her pajamas.

"Okay, now my turn." said James.

Most of James's presents were fairly usual, until Lily reached for the final one.

"Well, for starters it's from dad."

"More information."

"It's a... piece of paper."

"WHAT? What kind of a present is that? Dad must have gone bloody bonkers!"

"James, you better see this."

James removed his blindfold and examined the present.

"Wait, there's a note!" exclaimed James

The note read:

Dear James,

This is the marauder's map, created by my father, which I now pass down to you. It shows every inch of Hogwarts grounds, and tracks where students and professors are walking or standing. The only way for it to show its contents is to say 'I solemly swear I am up to no good.'. The only way to conceal the contents is to say 'Mischief Managed', or else anyone can read it. And James, please, use it well.

Lily and James faced each other after reading the note, both with a mischevious grin.

"Oh, this'll be fun, won't it Lils?"

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So i hope this was more exciting than the last chapter, and I think things are starting to take shape. Please remember this isn't in a story form, just a bunch of small stories about the key moments in their lives!

Thanks for reading!!!!