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Lily's POV
It was the end of my fifth year at Hogwarts; Marlene Mckinnion (my best friend) and I were packing our trunks to go home.
"I can't believe the year is over!" I sighed, flopping on my bed dramatically.
"I can, it's been the longest year ever with all that studying for the dumb OWLs." Marlene said, flopping on her bed as well.
As she said this, my mind started wandering off; this would be my first time riding the train without my ex best friend, Sever-Snape. Tears pooled in the corners of my eyes at the thought of his name. Ever since he called me a mudblood, life hasn't been the same. Marlene notice my face and immediately knew what I was thinking about.
"Lily! Don't think about that git!" She chided, "He doesn't deserve you!"
"I know!" I cried, "But he was my best friend, I can't just delete them from my mind!"
"Just focus on the positives, well finally have a compartment to ourselves!" She said excitedly.
"Unless the dumb Marauaders come and ruin it- like they do everything!" I mumbled.
"C'mon Lils, they aren't bad guys." She sighed, "They just enjoy seeing you as red as your hair; let's face it, everyone does."
"Whatever, let's just get to the train so we really can get a compartment to ourselves." I said, while rolling my eyes.
We finished packing our trunks and levitated them down the stairs; right when we walked into the common room, we were greeted by the Marauders or ,as they are more commonly called, Hogwarts' pranksters. James Potter was the ring leader of the bunch and loves to tease me by constantly asking me out. Sirius Black was Potter's co-captain and his best friend- also is known as the player of Hogwarts. He dates a new girl every week only to break their heart and find another. Gross. Remus is the only nice boy in the group; he is a prefect along with me and actually knows how to be mature! He has scars along his face but he won't tell anyone why. I have my suspicions though. Finally, there is Peter Pettigrew. He is a short, chubby boy who has the face of a rat- beady eyes and all. He is practically a pet and worships the ground Potter and Black walk on.
"Hey Evans, fancy seeing you here." Potter says while winking and leaning his elbow on poor Peter's head.
"Ugh! Go away, Potter! And by the way, this is my common room too!" I huff at him.
"Well, looks like we have something in common! Why not we discuss this more on a date?" He says.
"You wish! I'd rather date the giant squid than you! At least he has manners!!" I shout, frustrated.
"Well, don't you worry that pretty little head of yours; I'll get you one day, Evans." And with that, he walked off.
"Well that was interesting..." Marlene said, winking at me.
"Whatever. Let's just get to the train." I said, walking off.
So much for a peaceful last day, I thought.