The Fifth Champion, Harry Potter Year 4

11. Aboard the Hogwarts Express

Lilly's POV
I woke up to Molly shaking me awake saying Amos wanted to talk. He explain to Arthur and I about everything that happened with Mad-Eye. I said, "Thank you and I'll see you soon." I stalked off, I did not want another word with that man. I was furious with him still, questioning my good, well partially good, name! As Charlie explain how Mad-Eye was the best Auror the Ministry had, I piped in and said, "He is the reason I'm at the top. He was my mentor, yeah he was sort of mental, but he is an amazing teacher!" I smiled at the memory, but my smile turned to a frown as I recollected Amos. I went outside and just stared at the view and threw a rock as hard as I could to let out some of my frustration as Molly was calling for taxi's.
Harry came up to me and asked, "What's wrong?"
Putting on a fake smile, I asked, "What do you mean 'what's wrong'? Why would anything be wrong?"
He hugged me saying, "I know you Lilly. Every since we met in first year, I could tell when you faked a smile and when it was real, so out with it!"
I frowned and said, "It's because Amos Diggory, the man who can't seem to forget one simple Quidditch match, accused me of casting the Dark Mark... Mr. Crouch was able to prove sufficient evidence against me, but it still stung you know... I spent my whole life trying to build up my name, but it's just to have it torn down and be accused of things I would never do..."
He said, "It's going to be okay..."
I smiled and said, "It's complicated though, I am a Black, and I am proud of it, but it just sucks sometimes..."
We pulled away and he said, "I know..."
I nodded, he knew the burden it came with the Black family name, and he knew I wouldn't have it any other way. I went to sort out a few things at the Ministry and met everyone at Kings Cross. I refused to be part of that car ride...
Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley were all hinting of something special happening at Hogwarts. I yelled as we left, "Thanks a lot for them to bug me the whole ride!!! Love you!!!" Fred and George went off to their own friends. The others bugged me until, Malfoy changed the subject. Which was good. A few minutes later I jumped up and yelled, "Agh! How could I forget!!!!!!!!" I teleported to the Prefect's part of the train, gave them the orders, the simple gist and such, I congratulated the Head Boy and Head Girl. Then I went back to the compartment.
They immediately asked, "What did you forget?"
I said "I forgot to give orders to the Prefects, Head Boy, and Head Girl. I was so wrapped up in something that I completely neglected to do my duties..."
I saw Neville was here and he put his arm around me and said, "Well that's done now. Missed you, I'm glad you were able to write." I smiled, nodded, and leaned on his touch and enjoyed it until I realized I was asleep.
I could see reality in my dreams though. Hermione said, "I think she fell asleep..."
Harry replied, "Well, she's been working late hours at the Ministry, she's finally resting after everything that happened at the Cup and all... She got accused for conjuring the Dark Mark... She's still not quite to happy about that."
Hermionie replied, "Very true..."
Ron changed the conversation on how something big is happening at Hogwarts and they continued on with that... However, Malfoy was being rude to Ron on the comparison of jobs their dad's had. I truly felt bad.

I awoke from Neville shaking me saying we would be there soon. I nodded and asked groggily, "Did I sleep on your shoulder the whole time?"
He nodded and blushed.
I said, "Thank you, for everything." I kissed his cheek. Then I went to the girls lavatory, changed into my robes, freshened myself up, and then flew to Hogwarts early to be with the first years on the traditional route. I caught Neville before I left and I said, "Thanks for letting me use you as a pillow." I hugged him and left. I saw that he was blushing like mad!

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-Lilly :)