Third year-New classes
Lily Evans
“What classes are you choosing?” Asks Mary, braiding Lily's hair from behind her. As the two sit on Lily's bed.
“I dunno yet, I think I’m going to Deviation. Care of magical creatures, arithmancy and study of ancient runes. I might see if I can squeeze in muggle studies there. But I already know enough about non-wizards. So I’m not too worried about it.” Lily shrugs as she fiddles with her hands while she waits for her hair to be braided l
“Don't overwork yourself Lils, I heard some muggleborns are taking muggle studies for an easy grade.” Mary suggests.
“I’m going to take muggle studies and divination, “ Marlene adds from her bed, she’s standing up on her bed hanging posters of artists Lily recommended to her during break. “Sirius is going to be so jealous of the muggle vinyls you two got me.”
“You talk to Sirius?” Questions Mary.
“We’ll, yeah. Being Friends with Peter and James comes with some cons. All of them tag along . Except Remus, I haven’t really spoken to him” rambles Marlene,
“I like the stooges , I heard them at that record store you brought me too, so I went back with my brother and bought a funhouse. Iggy pops, funny, Oh! And velvet underground, I like them . Super mellowey “ she jumps off her bed to her record player. Slipping the stooges record from the case.
“Yeah I don’t think Remus talks much”. Adds lily. “Makes up for Sirius and James. Blah, blah , blah. Yap, yap“ Marlene mocks waving her hands down. She jumps, turning around when the record starts.
“Remember when Remus punched Snape square in the face .” Mary hums, finishing lily's hair, lily stands up looking into the mirror pulling out her caught bangs.
“Which time?” Marlene laughs. “Oh stop it, the two of them were being immature, Can’t say Sev didn’t have it coming through.”
“I love it when you hate on him with us” Marlene grins.
“I’m not hating on him” Lily's protest, standing up . “I’m just not blind and I’m not going to excuse him when he does stupid things.”
Lily knows Severus is a bit headstrong at times, but he did tell her he apologized and they haven’t fought since.
“I don’t understand why you’re friends with him in the first place” Marlene squints.
“We’ve been friends forever, he's my best friend. you wouldn’t get it“ Lily shrugs. Marlene frowns slightly, making Lily's heart tug. “Marlene-“
“No you're right, I don’t get it” Marlene interrupts, grabbing her bag . As she rushes toward the door
“Oh, come on. Y’know I didn’t mean it like that.” Lily follows her but Marlene’s too quick as she slips out the door.
It’s quite, besides the stooges playing in the background. That suddenly comes to a stop. “Sorry, it’s hard to take this argument seriously when punk rock is playing.” Mary giggles.
Lily covers her face with her hands.
“Come on Lils, it’s not the big a deal. “ Mary walks in front on her, grabbing onto Lilys shoulders. “Just tell her she’s your best friend too. Isn’t she?”
“Of course she is” lily wipes her eyes. “I didn’t mean it like that. I just mean she doesn’t know sev, so she doesn’t get it. It’s hard to explain.”
“I know, love,” Mary smiles. “But I’m of course your number one best friend “ her smile flashes into a grin. “Severus better up his fighting skills if her thinks that spots his,”
Lily cracks a smile. “Yeah, yeah” she waves Mary off, Mary kisses the side of lilys head, cupping Lily's face. “Now go explain yourself to our sweet Marlene.” Lilys stomach twists up in knots.
She flattens her blouse. “Alright, thanks for the braids.” Lily smiles.
“Anytime Lils” Mary drops her hands “and you are not doing four extra classes. Three tops”
“But-“lily stars
“Nope. Three , you don’t even need muggle studies “
“Alright” lily groans, slinging her bag over her shoulder. “Let’s go”
***
It’s Monday morning, the first day of classes for the year and Lily's up at five in the morning on the dot. She gets ready then rushes down to breakfast, nothing. No food insight.
She sulks back to the common room. As she enters she hears someone’s voice
“Hiya Evans. An early bird I see” , Lily points her eyes around the room. There he is James Potter right on the last step of the boys dorm's stairs. He’s fully dressed in HI’s quidditch uniform. “Or a night owl, did you just get up?” He adds, hopping off the last step
“Yeah” lily answers.
“I like your hair” James blurts out, suggesting to the bangs Lily had cut during holiday. Well, bangs Mary cut.
“Thanks,” Lily smiles. “Seems like you’re an early bird,” Lily laughs.
James smiles at her for a second before answering. “Right. Yup , yes I am“ James grins, “my lot threatened me to not wake them up. I - well , tend to be loud in the morning “ he adjusts his glasses then runs a hand through his hair
“Just the morning?“ Lily snorts, James smiles, his cheeks pushing up the brim of his glasses. A hint of red blossoming over his tan skin.
“Quidditch practice is today, that’s why I’m up early. “
“I see that. That’s not for another ten hours, “ Lily furrows her brows.
“I like to get an early jump on things, and I like to practice by myself. I’m sure you’re like that”
“I don’t play sports” lily answers. “No , with studying I mean” James affirms.
“Right. I guess you’re right “
“I usually am” James huffs a laugh. Lily rolls her eyes “dim down the pride potter.”
“Oh alright” James jumps over the couch to sit on it. “What extra classes are you taking? “ James looks up to lily.
“I want to take them All ” Lily answers. James widens his eyes. “All of them?” He exclaims. Lily waves her hands at him to quiet him down.
“Yeah, but Mary told me to drop one. She Thinks I'll overwork myself .”
“You’re a nutter Evans, glad you have a sensible friend “ James laughs. Lily sighs. “I’m taking muggle studies and taking care of magical creatures, “ he adds. Lily doesn’t respond, which causes James to blabber on.
“So , how’s sniv- Snape doing?”
“Oh right, like you care.”
“Come on Evans , I know we got off to a bad start but I want to be friends.” He sits up straight,
“You punched him in the face. We’re not going to be friends.” Lily points at him then crosses her arms.
“Well you didn’t hear what he said before, it was a well deserved punch.”
“Yeah? What’d he say”
“He insulted my friends.” James crosses his arms. Lily furrows her brows at him. Severus had said James made fun of him.
“What’d he say? James ?” Lily asks.
James stays quiet. “James-“
“Like you care” James sighs.
“I do- look I’m sorry for what he said. Alright?”
“Fine” James stands up. “I have practice “
“James-“
“See you later Evans “ James leaves . Lilys body instantly slumps as soon as he leaves the room. A sigh escapes her mouth. She makes her way back to her room.
You always make everyone upset. Lilys mind reminds her . Petunia is right, maybe she does ruin everything.
Remus Lupin
“You can not be taking devinations, that's a girls class. “ Sirius whines. Grabbing onto Remus’s arm as he makes his way to class.
“No it’s not” Remus pulls his arm away.
“Oh come on, won’t you miss me?” Sirius turns in front of him facing Remus. Remus’s chest tightens.
“No, what makes you think I’m not taking this class to get away from you”
“Why would you do that?” Sirius furrows his brows, flapping his arms down to his side. A frown appears on his face and Remus can’t help but roll his eyes
“I’ll still be in charge of magical creatures, stop being dramatic “ Remus squints his eyes at Sirius as a smile plasters over his face.
“It’s in my genes moons,” Sirius grins cheekily. “Now I’ll see you in an hour.”
“And not a minute more” Remus affirms. “I’ll hold you to that Lupin” Sirius points at him charmingly. as he spins in the other direction to his class. Remus tries to keep his smile down, covering his mouth, before he turns around and shakes his head.
***
Lily sits next to Remus in class with her friend Mary Macdonald, her other friend McKinnon must be in muggle studies. Her James and Peter seem to always be doing the same thing. Which Remus thinks is just as weird as the first time she had sat next to him.
“Pst. Remus”
“Hush Evans, I’m trying to pay attention.
“Yeah right, professor Pythia hasn’t even started yet.”
“So? What do you want?” Remus snaps.
“What did Severus say on the train last year”
“What are you talking about Evans ?
“I’m taking about when him and James fought, what did he say.” Lily leanes in closer
“How am I supposed to know . “ Remus scoots his chair away.
“He’s your best friend.”
I'm sure Sirisus knows, they tell eachother everything.
“That doesn’t mean he told me. leave me alome” Remus tells her quite rudely. Lily leans back into her chair sitting up straight focused on Professor pythe gather all her things from her desk she needs.
***
Remus looks around outside for his friends, but his eyes land on a tall man, covered in scars and bandages, who’s petting a large creature. Remus squints his eyes at him..
“Remus!” Sirius shouts, running up to Remus . “I’m so glad your here, muggle studies were amazing. I love muggles.” Sirius grabs onto Remus’s arm, dragging him to the rest of their friends
“Well that’s good to know” Remus snorts.
“Oh moony, They’re so fascinating. Do you think I could visit your town again during the holiday? I want to go to a real live record shop.” Remus follows Sirius along , James and Peter lean against a tree.
“I dunno I-“
“Remus!” Peter jumps up. “Thank Merlin you’re here, leaving me alone with these two is pure and utter torture.”
“Oh hush, we weren't that bad. “ Sirius still holds onto Remus’s arm and Remus can’t help but feel the grim feeling of his touch . But he can’t bring himself to back away from it.
“You were too! “
“Hey moony, have you ever seen a telephone? I’ve only ever heard of them.” James interrupts .
“Of course he has James, he’s seen way more about muggles than any of us .
“I know that” James pouts at him.
“Yeah I’ve used a telephone m you know madam pomfrey has one, I bet she’ll let you look at it” Remus laughs lightly.
“Is he mocking me? “ James questions, furrowing his brows
“I think so mate” . Peter chuckles. “So how was your girly class, did you talk to any girls? “ Peter asks.
“Maybe” Remus says . Sirius squints at him, letting go of his arm. “Who?”
Remus looks to his left where he sees a red headed girl. “No one.it doesn’t matter. And it’s not a girly class”
“Keep telling yourself that moons,” Sirius snorts.
Remus rolls his eyes. “Did you see our professor?“
“Yeah! Looks like a nutter if you ask me” sirius adds. Remus frown’s lightly.
“Yeah I guess you’re right”