Note: Hiya, people! :) It's been a while since I have written a Harry Potter story. And as I was washing the dishes yesterday, this little story line popped into my head. I liked it and decided to write it. Hope you like it.

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter! :(

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Prologue

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"This is so unfair!"

"Stop complaining! It's your fault you kept your homework to the last minute. Be grateful that it was just this and not detention!"

"But it's Hogsmeade!"

"Shut up and complete your Potions essay, James!"

The sixteen-years-old, raven-haired wizard glared at his sister, his chocolate brown eyes narrowing. Before long, he sighed, turned back to his parchment, took hold of his quill and began writing again, consulting his thick, heavy Potions book every now and then.

His sister rolled her emerald green eyes, shaking her head as she turned back to the novel she was reading, her wavy, bushy brown hair cascaded down at the sides of her face to shield it from view.

The fire crackled at the fireplace, sending its warmth around the Gryffindor Common Room. The two siblings were the only two sitting in the vast room; others—Third Year and above—were at Hogsmeade for the weekend. First and Second Years were scattered around the huge, majestic castle which was well-known as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

James looked out of the window longingly, seeing the soft, golden rays of the sun gliding smoothly through the green, fresh-looking grass. The small opening of the window at his side alerted him that even though the sun was warm, the breeze was cool.

It is the perfect Quidditch condition, he thought, dreamily. Too bad I can't even have my broom...

He allowed his mind to wander and he sighed. He was supposed to be with Hugo and Teddy. They would have been to Zonko's Joke Shop and purchased something for their next prank. Or maybe the Shrieking Shack! He sighed, longingly.

The sudden quietness of the scratching quill made his sister look up. She rolled her eyes again, closed the book she was reading, and stood up. James cried out in pain as it shot through his ear.

"What was that for?" he asked, angrily, massaging his flicked ear.

"You were daydreaming." She answered simply.

"You're so annoying, Lil. Why didn't you go with the rest? Dad signed your form, did he not?"

The thirteen-years-old shrugged. "He did. But I stayed to make sure you do your homework. Mum wouldn't be happy if you got another detention." At his groan, she raised an eyebrow. "What? It's true! Anyway, you should be grateful I'm not Rose, eh?"

James blanched. His older sister was scary when it came to homework. Yes, Lily was a better choice for him. Besides, she was right. He had already had three detentions this year. Another one would surely put his mother off and he didn't want to get her famous Jelly-Legs Jinx any time soon. He loved his legs all straight and strong, thank you very much.

Abruptly, another thought hit him.

Lily was in her Third Year and third years went to Hogsmeade with their form signed. She did not submit the form with the others and she wouldn't be able to submit it any time soon. She had heard a lot of stories about Hogsmeade from Hugo, Teddy, Rose and him. She was very excited when she saw the form and flew straight to their mother and father for permission. She wanted to see the village more than anything this year.

And yet...

James swallowed the lump in his throat and without a word, took his quill again and started writing without any more complaints or daydreaming. Lily smiled softly at her brother, and sat down on a chair beside him, reviewing his work over his shoulder, even though it was all advanced for her age since they were three years apart. It was times like these that James saw his mother in Lily and it made him smile internally.

Finally, after long last, he was done. Once he had finished his Herbology essay, Lily snatched it from him and began reading to check for mistakes or better word use. James leaned back in his chair and stretched his arms above his head and his legs under the table. He cracked his fingers and rubbed his eyes tiredly, before glancing at Lily.

She scratched one final word and nodded, approvingly. "Good enough."

He grinned. "Thanks."

She placed the parchment back at the table and watched him as he cleaned up after himself and placed his parchment and books back in order. He disappeared into his boy's dormitory to place his books and Lily leaned back and looked out of the window.

It really was beautiful outside, she reflected, smiling softly. It would be nice to get out and curl under the huge tree at the side with a good book. She glanced at her novel, considering, when James came down the stairs, tucking his wand in his robes.

"Let's go explore the castle," he suggested, grinning widely. "We could use some time off, right?"

She raised an eyebrow, thoughtful. "Hmm. All right. I haven't had much time exploring for the past two years, anyway. It should be fun." She stood up, her robes swaying. "Just let me get my wand."

When her wand was safely tucked in her robes, the two siblings went off, James leading the way. He showed her the many shortcuts and secret passages that he had discovered with Hugo and Teddy and felt happy as her eyes twinkled with delight. She teased him that she knew now how he never was late to any of his classes even though she was when she had to wake him up. They laughed all afternoon, walking down the vast halls. Peeves did come in their way once, but he wasn't much trouble since he was too busy stuffing bubble gum into one of the door's locks.

"Wow!" Lily exclaimed as they came upon a deserted corridor. "I've never seen Hogwarts this freely before. It's great!"

"I know." James grinned. "It's still got its secrets, though. I want to find them all out."

"That would be cool." She reflected, thoughtfully. She looked to the right and paused, tilting her head. "What's that?"

James halted and stared just as his sister. He had never seen anything like that in any of the corridors before. At the right wall, a huge, oval-shaped mirror was pinned. Its frame was thick and gold, craved majestically so that two curves lines were inter-crossed at the very top of the smooth mirror. But it wasn't the mirror that was astonishing. It was what was reflected in it.

Although both James and Lily were standing before it, their reflections were not shown. Instead, it showed students of Hogwarts—they had to be since they were all carrying books and wearing robes—walking up and down the very same corridor the siblings were standing in. Some were laughing and others seemed to be grumbling to their friends unhappily. No sound came out, but the picture was clear and the siblings gaped.

Lily turned around, giving the mirror her back, and looked up and down the corridor. It was completely deserted. Torches were the only thing that flicked every once in a while with fire, but other than that, she and James were the only two standing there.

"Fascinating." James whispered, stepping closer to the mirror. "I wonder what it is."

Lily whirled around. "Don't touch—"

But it was already too late. James reached out and touched the smooth, silvery surface of the mirror. It rippled around his fingertips before, slowly, it sucked his hand inside the surface.

James gave a cry of shock.

"Idiot!" Lily hissed, grabbing into his robes, and pulling. "Get your hand out."

"I'm trying!" he cried, tugging his hand back.

But it was fruitless. The invisible force that was pulling his hand in tightened its hold on it and before he knew what was going on, his whole arm was inside the mirror's surface.

"James!"

"I. Can't. Get. It. Out."

His shoulder hit the surface and it began to blend into the mirror, too.

"Lily, let go."

"No." She said stubbornly, her green eyes flashing. She tugged as hard as her petite frame allowed her, but the mirror's force was stronger. Lily gave one hard tug, and James felt a pull at his navel, and before any of them knew, they were both being sucked inside the mirror, its surface shining brightly and rippling wildly before the shine died out and the surface was as smooth and silvery as before.

The corridor was deserted again.

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Note: I'll try to update as soon as possible, but for a beginning, what do you think? Please let me know, your opinion matters the most! :D

Till next time...

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