Disclaimer: Anything you recognise does not belong to us it belongs to the fabulous writer J.K Rowling. And although the plot is technically ours, it is extremely cliché: just our take on the marauders and lily with a few of our own characters – based on the info we get from the harry potter series.

The summer after Sixth year

A girl about 5"6 with fiery red hair and startlingly green almond shaped eyes emerged from the blurry mass of white lilies and approached James with a soft voice,

"James…"

She started to lean closer, James closed his eyes in breathless anticipation and she murmured again, her voice slightly more husky and gruff...wait... gruff?

"JAMES!"

The flowing red mane dissolved and was replaced by gleaming messy black hair. The green eyes turned to a soft grey, which showed a trace of hardness behind their warm, amused exterior. It was a man's face.

Sirius called again more impatiently, "James… if you don't get your arse outta bed this minute, I'll hex you into oblivion!"

James uttered something indistinguishable from under his pillow and Sirius rolled his eyes.

"See ya downstairs mate"

Sirius shouldered his bags and thundered down the stairs to the landing of Godric's hollow. He could hear Mrs. Potter rummaging around in the kitchen preparing a delicious breakfast. Her husband tapping his foot along and occasionally humming with the music from the Witch's Wireless until a large crash was heard of a ladle connecting with Mr. Potter's head. Sirius grinned, life at the James' was never dull but he was looking forward to the year ahead and forgetting about the events leading up to his extended stay at the Potters.

After saying a hurried goodbye to her parents and that prat Petunia, Lily Evans pushed her fiery red hair back off her face and plunged through the crowd of students milling about the Hogwart's express. Her emerald eyes scanned the area for the distinctive long dark hair and alluring coffee coloured eyes which belonged to her best friend Diya Chaterjee when she felt a tap on her shoulder. Ivana Petrova grinned at Lilly and they hugged warmly. Ivana had transferred to Hogwart's two years ago from Durmstrang and the three girls were already inseparable.

"Where's Diya?" she said with the hint of a Russian accent.

"No idea" came the answer with a Surrey accent through and through.

"Well let's go find a compartment anyway; I'm sure she's off with some new guy!" Both girls let out a tinkling laugh and headed off to find a place to sit on the train that would take them to their seventh and final year at Hogwart's school of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Remus sighed contentedly as he watched his ridiculous two best friends poking fun at the puniest Marauder. These were the greatest guys he'd ever met. The full moon was no longer a hassle since they had accomplished the difficult task of becoming Animagi in 5th year and been able to accompany him on many a moonlit rendezvous.

"So Wormtail, get any of that "action" you were talking about, this summer?" Sirius mused with a mischievous wink at James.

"As a matter of fact, I did enjoy many a night with a gorgeous girl"

Moony laughed at the looks of disbelief on James and Sirius' handsome faces.

"Shut it Peter, your cousin doesn't count."

James doubled up with laughter as Sirius appreciatively gave Remus a high five. Peter reddened at the comment and just looked out the window embarrassed.

As Sirius smugly leaned back and closed his eyes, his planned nap was interrupted by a silky voice saying "Hey boys, had a good one?"

His eyes snapped open and a frown creased his tanned face. Diya Chaterjee meant nothing but trouble. He shot a dark significant look at James which went unnoticed as his best friend was too busy inquiring after the whereabouts of Diya's red headed companion. Remus, ever the gentleman moved over on his seat to make room for her all the while shooting her appreciative glances out the corner of his eye. Sirius smirked; Moony's obsession with Diya had never been something he could quite hide from the Marauders. Peter on the other hand openly salivated at the gorgeous girl sitting in front of him who threw him a rather disgusted look before turning her attention to Sirius.

"So Black….you never told me how your summer went?"

"I don't remember being specifically asked Chaterjee" Sirius replied wearily.

"Well I hope you know I missed you"

Sirius raised a dark eyebrow. He didn't think that comment warranted a reply so he closed his eyes and lay back down.

An upset look graced the beautiful girl's perfect features for a moment before she quickly covered up by answering James' earlier question.

"I was just looking for her and Ivana actually, shall I ask them to come along and sit with us?"

Remus smiled a yes, as James nodded enthusiastically ruffling his hair in preparation. Sirius merely sighed in his sleep as a bit of Peter's drool dripped on to his trousers. Diya seemed surprised at the lack of attention she was drawing from a certain member of the compartment but saved face quickly by winking at Remus and sashaying out.

She returned ten minutes later with two girls; one blonde with deep set blue eyes carrying an amused expression, another, a reluctant redhead complaining all the way. Diya retook her position next to Remus as Ivana warily took the seat near Pettigrew, whose attention and wandering eyes now were directed at her. Lily however stood defiantly in the doorway, eyes narrowing at the good-looking bespectacled boy who ruffled his hair in response.

"Alright, Evans?" James smirked, knowing what was to follow.

Sirius snapped his eyes open at this point, knowing he was in store for quite a hilarious segment of his favourite show. He nodded at Ivana and raised an eyebrow again at the 'seductive' look on Diya's face before watching his best mate get hammered with insults.

"Yeh, up until now Potter," Lily rolled her eyes in irritation at the Marauders, in particular James' attempt at getting to her.

"Oh Evans, Evans, Evans, you hurt my feelings so. Oh don't worry - I'm sure you can make it up to me by….you know"

"Sure James, 'cos I actually care enough to wanna shag you? Please!"

"Shag?" James grinned playfully, "I was hoping you'd just go out with me….but that's a much better suggestion!"

By now Remus' face had turned red from suppressing his laughter and even the girls had amused smiles on their faces. Peter looked ready to applaud his friend and Sirius chuckled softly. With this show of approval from Sirius, James continued winking suggestively, "I'm not sure if there are any broom closets on the train, but I'm sure we could look…"

Lily, furious couldn't hide her blush, however said angrily, "Potter, personally I'd rather wait to go find the giant squid than go anywhere with you! And if you're not careful the Marauder's will have lost Gryffindor points before we even get any if you try that again at school."

"Really gorgeous? ...and who'd be taking these points from me?"

Lily opened her mouth to reply smugly, but someone beat her to it.

"She will mate." Remus said simply.

James shot him an incredulous look, as Sirius looked at Lily vaguely interested.

"Head Girl" she said with a smirk and whirled around off to a meeting at the other end of the train.

The compartment shook with laughter as James stood awkwardly with a confused expression on his face. Sirius clapped him on the back and gave him an apologetic grin before continuing to laugh along with Remus.

Lily entered the Head's compartment with a grin on her face. The look on Potter's face was priceless! Of course she didn't intend to take points from him for simply flirting with her. He'd been doing that since fourth year. Besides for some reason his usual conceited demeanour wasn't quite as strong this year. Perhaps he'd grown up over the holidays. She snorted…not likely. This was James Potter, master of pranks and mayhem. He couldn't take anything seriously, least of all a romantic relationship. 'Whatever...' she thought…wondering instead who would be Head Boy if Remus wasn't?

"Alright?" came a deep voice from behind her

There stood David Wood. Tall, built, and beautiful honey brown eyes. He was on the Quidditch team but was in no way as crazy over the sport as the certain hazel eyed irritating boy she'd just teased. He smiled warmly, and Lily already knew they would make a great team. He was extremely enthusiastic, though sometimes slightly obsessive over his work. Much like Lily in fact.

She grinned back.