The compartment was incredibly cramped; Remus, Sirius, Peter, James, Roxanna, Lily, Thaliana and Jada were all crammed in, eager to hear James and Sirius’s story. James and Sirius told the tale, each adding their own gory details, James’s version including a high pitched cackling in the background that Sirius hadn’t heard, and was sure James had made up. Once they had finished, everyone sat in a shocked silence. Lily suddenly knew why James looked so bad; he and Todd had gotten along very well. The door burst open, and an 11-year-old girl burst into the compartment. She had brown eyes and long strawberry blond hair that she wore in a ponytail. “Thali,” she began, panting. “How long- oh, Thali, you’re hanging around with boys. Mum says you’re not allowed to do that,” the girl said with a superior smile. “Crystal, it’s none of your business who I hang around with… and don’t you dare tell Mum,” Thaliana warned through clenched teeth. Lily realized that it must be Thaliana’s little sister. Crystal broke into a smile. “Oh don’t get worked up, you know I would never tell her,” she laughed. “Besides, it’s a stupid rule! I’ve already got two new guy friends; this place is packed with them!” Thaliana laughed. “So, what were you going to ask?” she questioned. Crystal shrugged. “I forget. Oh!” she exclaimed, noticing James and Sirius. “Those are the Dementor boys aren’t they? Wow, you two are so lucky! You are famous! Which one of you is it that Callie went out with?” Thaliana’s eyes widened suddenly. “The one with glasses, thanks for visiting, now you can go,” she urged in a voice that verged on panic for a reason Lily couldn’t decipher. Crystal looked like she had no intention of moving. “Then, that means that you are Sirius,” she guessed slowly, pointing towards Sirius. Sirius nodded, looking happy at being recognized. “Then, you’re Remus?” Crystal guessed with a sly smile, pointing at Remus, who nodded, glancing at her finger warily. “Thali used to like you!” she sang joyfully, clapping her hands like a small child. Remus looked pleased, and he sat up a little straighter in his chair. “Did you really?” he asked interestedly, looking at Thaliana. “No!” Thaliana cried, looking mortified. “Yes you did, don’t lie! But you stopped because his hair grew too long, and you said his nose was crooked, and-” “GET OUT!” Thaliana roared, lunging at her sister and shoving her out of the compartment. Crystal let out a scream of protest, and shouted threats at her sister that continued long after the door was slammed in her face. “Is my nose crooked?” asked Remus, sounding hurt, and touching it gingerly. “No, of course it isn’t,” Jada comforted him, looking at Thaliana funnily. Thaliana turned a brilliant scarlet, slouched in her seat, and she didn’t say a word for the rest of the trip.
The first lesson of the year was Divination. The Divination teacher, Professor Madera, was a pretty, black woman with long, sleek, jet-black hair that rivalled even James’s. She wore purple velvet robes and about 20 gold and silver bangles on each wrist that caused her to jingle every time she moved. “Aaah, welcome class,” she breathed. Lily and Thaliana exchanged a “look”. “Now, Divination is a precise and serious art form,” she informed them. “It is such an ancient practice that even several Muggles have the ability to See. Of course, the Muggle versions are not nearly as precise. Allow me to demonstrate.” Professor Madera scanned the classroom, surveying each child carefully. “YOU!” she exclaimed suddenly, causing several kids to jump. Lily realized she was talking to her. “Me?” she asked, not quite grasping what the teacher expected her to do. “Come up here,” ordered Professor Madera. Lily nervously walked up to the front of the classroom. Lily could feel all eyes on her as Professor Madera grabbed her hand and began to study it closely. She glanced, embarrassed, at Jada, who was covering her mouth in an attempt to cover a laugh. Professor Madera drew back and smiled humorously. “According to a Muggle, this girl will face a hard and dangerous life, and she will die young. She will find an unexpected love that will be as strong as possible, but it will end not too long after starting.” Lily looked at her, horrified. “Of course, that’s all a load of rot,” Professor Madera comforted her. “That is simply a very broken and weak version of Divination. Believe me when I say, my dear, that you will live to be well over a hundred.” Lily gave her a wry smile and went back to her seat. As she passed him, James mimicked Professor Madera in exaggerated movements, waving his arms around mystically, and Lily stifled a giggle. So, James was still flirting with her. Boys.
How long do you think Lily and Robert will stay together, and how will they break up?? Thats the challenge! enjoy!!