Chapter 19 - Hogwarts Express (1/2)

The London houses flashed past them as Severus and Lily study the scenery, before growing and sitting down. Seeing Lily, a bit nervous, Severus says, ”Which house do you think you'll be sorted into Lily?”

Lily tilts her ginger head as her warm emerald eyes thoughtfully contemplate the question. ”I don't think it really matters,” Lily truthfully answered.

”You're absolutely right,” Severus chimed in agreement.

Rowan rolls her eyes and wickedly says, ”I can confidently tell the both of you, which houses each of you will be in.”

”Fine, what house?” Severus said in disbelief.

Rowan points at Lily and confidently says, ”Gryffindor.” Then at Severus, ”Slytherin.” And then at herself, ”No idea.”

Severus chokes in shock, ”No way, Gryffindor is known for brawns over brains!”

”No, Gryffindor is known for bravery and isn't Lily such a brave maiden?” Rowan gleefully said as Lily's eyes narrowed to a point at Severus comment.

Severus hastily retreats and says, ”You're right, Gryffindor is a great place to be, I wouldn't mind joining it either.”

”You won't,” Rowan fearlessly retorted earning her a glare from Severus. Severus pointed turned away to ignore Rowan and instead turns to Lily as the two of them begin to discuss their class subjects.

A few minutes later, a charming, attractive dark-haired boy with hazel eyes and unruly hair is followed closely by a lustrous black-haired boy with fair skin, gray eyes, and an air of casual elegance that would make many maidens at Hogwarts hearts swoon. Seeing two empty spots, the attractive boy with hazel eyes and untidy dark hair points, ”Are these two seats taken?”

”No, feel free to sit down,” Lily politely said.

Rowan keeps her smile to herself at seeing Severus rather pleased with himself for having taken the seat next to Lily with Rowan seated directly across from Lily. The handsome boy with surly features takes a seat next to Severus, while the dark-haired boy with untidy hair takes a seat next to Rowan.

With a cheerful cocky smile, the untidy haired boy says, ”The name's James Potter, and all you are?”

Lily amiably smiles back, ”Lily Evans.”

”Severus Prince,” Severus grunted.

”Sirius Black,” Sirius said as he raised his hand.

They all turn towards Rowan, who is lazily yawning, ”Rowan Prince, Severus's older twin sister.” Rowan uncovers her mouth as she notes that James Potter lacks the trademark round glasses of his that wouldn't be his until his 5th year at Hogwarts. Which was rather strange, when one thought about it?

Seeing the rather bored expression on Rowan's face, Severus hastily says, ”Rowan, are you sleepy?”

”Mm-, wake me up when the lady with the cart comes at half past noon,” Rowan grumbled as she leaned back and closed her eyes to rest her eyes for a nap.