Turbulence

Chapter Five - Head Boy & Girl

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Lily, Morgan, Louise, James, Remus, Sirius and Peter all walked up to the castle together. The Prefects were left in charge of ushering the other students up to the castle so Lily and James were free to stick with their friends. Lily had expected it to be very awkward sitting with the Marauders; like when you're trying to make conversation with someone you have nothing in common with. She was surprised to find that her friends and the Marauders got along pretty well. Everyone besides Lily of course, liked Quidditch. She didn't mind watching but you'd never get her on a broomstick. Not ever.

The Marauders and co. entered the Great Hall along with everyone else. Sirius occasionally sent a rude hand gesture to a Slytherin or two. Lily was so glad to finally be back at her real home. She sniffed in the welcoming aroma of Hogwarts and smiled at the roof. Just enjoy the little things.

James had discreetly been watching Lily the whole night. He watched as she was her quiet self, reading a book. He watched as she was rushing around like a crazy person, and he watched now, as she smiled to herself. He couldn't believe his luck. He actually got to hang around with Lily Evans. He expected her to go and sit with her friends but she followed him to the Gryffindor table and sat next to him.

Lily looked around the Great all. All her teachers were there; her favourite Charms teacher and her least favourite Divination teacher. She sat next to James, accidently knocking elbows. Lily didn't take any notice but James stiffened. She looked down the Gryffindor table and saw some of her friends. Cecilia Edwards with the dark green eyes and purple hair was a Metamorphagus. She could change any feature of her face. Cecilia usually stayed with the purple hair and green eyes though. She was also in the Slug Club with Lily. Professor Slughorn just couldn't wait for a Metamorphagus to join his little club. Further down was Chelsea Slater. She was also one of the smartest in Gryffindor. Lily usually studied with her in the library.

Lily then turned her attention to the rest of the Hall. Her eyes drifted over to the Ravenclaw table and found Alex Mason. He was sitting next to some of his friends. As though he sensed being watched, he looked up and locked eyes with Lily. She quickly smiled and looked away, her cheeks red. Now she felt someone watching her. She looked around the Hall and saw Severus' eyes on her. She flicked her hair and turned around again, scowling.

Dumbledore finally stood up. "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts! Congratulations to our new Prefects. Also to our new Head Boy and Head Girl; James Potter and Lily Evans." Everyone clapped politely.

"I hope everyone is ready for an exciting year. I have the usual announcements; Mr Filch would like me to inform you that there is to be no wondering around the castle after hours. The Forbidden Forest is closed to all students." Dumbledore's eyes lingered on the Marauders. Sirius snickered.

"After the feast, I would like the Prefects to escort the first-years to their dormitories. I would also like to ask if the Head Boy and Girl would be so kind as to join me in my office after dinner. Now for the Sorting!" he said, clasping his hands together.

The first-years lined up nervously. The Sorting was done in ten minutes, including the Sorting Hats song that informed every one of dark and difficult times ahead. Gryffindor gained their twelve new entrants and the fest started.

The Marauders, Lily, Morgan and Louise all got stuck into their feast. Lily had never felt so tired in her life. She ate as much chicken, mashed potatoes and pork chops as she could. She felt heavy, stuffed with all this food. Lily remained quiet again. James did too. Lily was so happy to be here and James was thrilled he was even sitting this close to Lily. He could almost smell her. She smelt fresh, like fresh air after a rainy day. Remus, Sirius and the two girls talked like nothing was out of the ordinary, like they had been friends their whole life.