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She's Only Potter's Sister	By : queenofthediamonddogs Category: HP Canon Characters paired with Original Characters > Het - Male/Female Views: 3975 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 3
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Chapter List
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Chapter 4: Trials and Twists.

May was blissfully happy about her new acquaintance and how things were going. Yes she was only 13 but in her defence she was nearly 14. She shook her head and rolled her eyes as her brother lectured her about seeing a boy.

“We're not together James. We're just friends.” She shook her head and turned on her heel. It had been two weeks since they had started the new year of school and May had now been able to not use her walking stick much. It was only needed whenever her legs pained her at night. Her friends did not know what to do on the first night of May's screaming nightmares.

“ARGHHHHH!!!! NO!!! MAKE HIM STOP!!!” A voice pierced the silent night in the third year girl's dormitory.

“Bloody hell! What the hell...?” Katie said sleepily as she got out of bed quickly and rushed over to May's bed with the other girls. Hannah had pulled May's curtains back and saw her thrashing around in her sleep.

“GET HIM AWAY!! MAKE HIM STOP!!” She screamed, tears streaming from her eyes, her hands gripped onto her sheets, so tight her knuckles turned white.

“What the hell do we do?” Katie said in a panic as she hovered over May, not knowing whether to try and comfort May or not.

Hannah stepped forward. “Katie, you go and get McGonagall and Louise, you go and get Madam Pomfrey.” She sat on the edge of May's bed. “Shh... It's ok May... I'm here. Hannah's here.” She tried to stroke May's sweaty hair but the young girl was moving around too much and Hannah was finding it impossible to even get anywhere near her properly.

- - - - -

Five minutes after May had woken up her whole dormitory, the Gryffindor Head of House and the school matron had rushed in. May had stopped thrashing about but she was still moaning and screaming occasionally.

Madam Pomfrey rushed to May's opposite side and began checking her over. “What happened?”

“She woke us up. She was screaming. Saying something about getting him away from her and making him stop. She shouted for James a few times when the others left.” Hannah said in a calm voice as she stroked May's hair. “Should we tell James?” She turned and looked at Professor McGonagall.

“Not now. I must speak with Professor Dumbledore as I can see this will be a reoccurring event.” She said softly as she watched the young female Potter who was whimpering.

“James....” May opened her eyes and looked around at the others. “Ahhh!” She gasped a little. “I need James. I need him” She bit her lip and hid her face against Hannah as she let out a soft cry.

“It's annoying James can't come up here.” Katie said softly as she yawned softly.

McGonagall nodded. “It was how the school was built.” She sighed as she watched May. “May? May, what were you dreaming about?”

“Him.” She sobbed softly in her friend's arms. “Make it stop Professor! Make the pain go away.” She sobbed into her friend's arms as she relaxed a little. “Hannah! Make it stop!”

“I know May. I know.” Hannah said soothingly as the other friends watched helplessly. “It will stop.” Hannah began humming into her ear softly and May began to calm down but she still shivered from her memories of her nightmares. “Get some sleep May. Please.... Try for me.”

“I can't... I don't want him to come back.” May whispered but it was too late, sleep had taken over her. Hannah continued to hold her as the dark haired girl slept in her arms.

“James has to be told before she wakes up.” Hannah whispered, trying not to wake May, looking at McGonagall.

“I think the whole of the Tower is awake because of her screaming.” The Scottish woman spoke softly. “I will go and see.” Walking to the door that led from the room and was greeted by loads of girls standing in the way. “BED! Now! All of you!” All of the Gryffindor girls, aged from 11-18, scattered and returned to their own rooms. The Transfiguration Professor walked down the stairs to the Common Room and saw the majority of the boys had taken refuge in there when the piercing screams began. “Everyone to bed!” All of the boys made their way to the boy's staircase. “Potter.”

James had been waiting by the fire with the Sirius, Remus, Frank and Peter. He had guessed the screaming was from his sister and knew he could not go to her. He nodded to his friends, who left along with the rest of the Gryffindor boys. “Is she ok?”

“Why weren't we told about this?” She asked him sternly. “Why did your parents not tell us about her nightmares?”

“Because they don't know themselves.” He answered straight away and bowed his head in shame.

“What? How can they not know?” Her eyes wide with surprise as she surveyed the boy's posture.

“It only started happening a few days after we got home. My room and May's room are close together and our parents are in the other half of the house. They like the peace and quiet which May and I are not. But I woke up to the sound of her screaming and shouting my name one night.” He looked up at her. “I calmed her down.”

“How?” She folded her arms across her chest and watched him.

He gave a nervous smile. “I just held her and hummed in her ear until she fell asleep.”

“Why didn't you tell me or Professor Dumbledore? She's clearly still afraid, James.” Letting her arms fall to her side as she spoke. “Has a Healer seen her?” James only shook his head. “James! Why haven't you told your parents?”

“May begged me not to. She's afraid of being seen as weak in front of them.” He ruffled his hair slightly before rubbing the same hand over his face.

“Weak? Another part of the Potter pride.” She chuckled wearily. “They need to know, Potter. Your sister does not have to suffer in silence.” James nodded. “I also suggest you tell your parents relatively soon or I shall be the one telling them.” Giving him a curtly nod and walking back up the stairs to the girls' dormitory.

“I'm such an idiot.” He ran a hand through his unkempt hair as he went to his dormitory to tell his friends what was happening.

- - - - - - - - - - -

May had hardly any more nightmares in the night for the next few weeks but did have the occasional one where her friends were there to help her. The nightmares seemed to be forgotten whenever someone mentioned Quidditch trials and the pains were replaced by nerves. This year she was going to get on the team, no matter what. She kept away from her brother so she didn't seem weak in his eyes because of her nightmares. “I think May is lying to me.”

“Why is that Prongs?” Sirius asked him, as all the Marauders sat in the near empty Common Room, the day before the Quidditch trials.

“I just have that feeling.” Shrugging his shoulders as he looked at the dying embers of the fire. It was the end of the day and the school week, a relief to the Marauders.

“Like you have the feeling that Evans will marry you?” Remus joked, not looking up from the book he was reading in his lap.

“That will happen!” James smirked as he leaned back on the sofa, he and Remus were sitting on. “We are only in our 4^th year. There's still time.” Ruffling his hair again with his hand as he glanced over at Sirius, who seemed to be deep in thought. “What is it Padfoot? I can hear you thinking from here.”

“I'm thinking about May.” He said calmly.

“Oi! That's my sister!” James said in a warningly tone and threw a cushion at him.

Sirius caught it and threw it back at him. “Not like that! She's a sister to me.” Rolling his eyes and smiling. “I was just thinking about her and Joshua. I don't trust him. Something about him. I don't know. I just feel it.”

“I know what you mean.” James nodded slowly as he threw the cushion on the floor. “But I wasn't on about that.” He sighed and glanced up in the direction of the girls' dormitories. “Her legs. They will never be the same again.”

“What did your parents say when you wrote to them? About May screaming?” Remus asked him quietly, looking up from his book.

“Well they came into school to talk to May and then told me that I should not have hidden it from them.” He rolled his eyes. “I have to write to them every time she has an episode.” Sighing heavily and staring into the fire. “I'm so worried for her.”

“Let's just get her through the Quidditch trials tomorrow.” Sirius spoke watching his friend. “That's all she wants.”

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

“Eat something May. Please.” James pleaded with his younger sister. “You need strength to get on the team.” James had waited for May to come out of the girls' dormitories so he could walk her to the Great Hall and make sure she had food.

“Shut up James!” She grumbled at him as she ate her toast slowly. “There! I'm eating.” She looked around the hall and smiled as Joshua walked up to her. “Hi.” She smiled as he sat next to her much to her brother's disgust.

“Do you want to go for a walk?” He smiled. “I offer breakfast.” Showing her a napkin folded around some toast. “My treat?”

“Thanks.” She smiled as she stood up and followed him out of the Great Hall and then into the grounds. “James was driving me mad!” She chuckled as they sat on the grass near the entrance to the school.

“Nervous?” He asked plainly as he handed her a piece of toast.

“Oh thanks.” Taking it and just held it in her hand as she nodded to him. “Yes. A lot.” Nibbling the edge of the toast. “I don't know if I'll do it. I feel like I'll just freeze on the pitch.”

“You won't.” He sat in front of her and held her hand gently. “I thought that when I tried out but then the excitement started. Think about it.” He sat up a little more. “Imagine it as your first quidditch game. Your friends are cheering for you. That's what I imagined it and I got on straight away.”

May was watching him with fascination as he spoke. “Wow. Really?” She grinned at him. “You really love the sport, don't you?” Tucking a piece of her hair behind her ear.

“Yeah.” He chuckled. “Don't be nervous. I know you'll be great.”

“You've never seen me play.” May chuckled as she cocked her head to the side. “Oh, you're my stalker!” She laughed softly.

“Guilty!” He held his hands up in defence. “I'm just guessing.” Shrugging his shoulders and looking at her. “I've played against your brother and he's good. So I'm led to believe you're good too.”

May laughed softly. “I'll tell you a secret.” She gestured with her finger for him to come closer, which he did with a shy smile. “I'm better than him.” She chuckled and slowly moved away. But she moved forward and kissed his lips softly. Pulling away quickly and turned away from him. “I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that.” Her cheeks were bright red from embarrassment.

“No, don't be sorry.” He said with a smile and cupped her cheek. “I'm glad you did it.” He leaned forward and kissed her lips softly. He kissed longer than she did but nothing more.

May pulled away from him, only by a few inches. “Yes... Um.... Right.” She bit her lip as she grinned a little as she moved her gaze between his eyes and mouth.

“Was that your first kiss?” Joshua asked softly as he tucked a loose hair behind her ear again as it kept getting free, thanks to the breeze.

May blushed and nodded. “Yes. Was it ok?” She asked slowly.

“Perfect.” He grinned as he leaned in to kiss her again.

“Hey!” A voice shouted from behind them. “Get your hands off my sister!”

“James!” May groaned as she stood up. “Just grow up! We were kissing. That's what couples do! Come on.” She calmed her tone to Joshua. “I don't think I want to be out here any longer.”

Joshua entwined their fingers together and led her towards the Quidditch Pitch. “You'll be fine. I know you will.” He stopped outside the entrance and stood in front of her. “Good luck.” He leaned down and placed another soft kiss on her lips, not deepening it at all but keeping their lips pressed together. “I'll be watching.” He whispered as he pulled away. “See you after.”

As he walked away to the stands to let May get ready for her try outs, she felt a warm sensation in her stomach and a slight tingle lingered on her lips.

- - - -

May stood on the edge of the quidditch pitch waiting to be called up for her turn. Gripping her new broom, that her father bought for her when she finally had the ability to walk once again.

“Potter's sister! You're up!” The Captain shouted to her. She sighed softly at the name he called her.

For a moment she felt frozen to the spot but a nudge from her older brother gave her the movement she needed to mount her broom and kicked off the ground hard. The wind rushed by her as she flew high into the sky. It seemed to take her ages to get to the height that was needed but she felt relieved to be on a broom again. May blocked out all the shouts she was receiving from the crowds of spectators below.

It did not take her long to finish the trial to be a chaser. She felt like her legs would not hold her as soon as she touched the ground. “Wow. That's over.” She moved to the benches and sat down as the rest of the trials carried on. Her mind seemed to be elsewhere.

Nervousness had finally settled in as the trials ended. “Right I have chosen our chaser and seeker.” The Gryffindor captain looked at all the hopeful Gryffindors who wanted to play. “Right our seeker is Mark Samson.” Applause and cheers erupted as his name was mentioned. The other people who tried out to be the seeker stormed off. “Right now for our new chaser.” He looked at all the potential chasers and smiled gently. “It is May Potter.”

May's eyes went wide with surprise and slight fright. “What...?” She gasped as she looked around at everyone.

“YOU DID IT!” Her brother ran up to her, pulled her off the bench and pulled her into a hug. “I knew you would!” He laughed as he hugged her tightly.

May was still in slight shock until she let out a laugh and wrapped her arms around James. “Oh Merlin! I did it!” She shouted with joy. “I did it! James! I did it!”

“I know! I told you so!” He laughed as he lifted her off her feet and spun her around. He put her down back to her feet. “Well done!” He hugged her once more and let her go.

- - - - - - - -

It took May quite some time to get used to the idea of actually being on the Quidditch team for her own house. “I still can't believe it!” She said to Joshua. “Is this how you felt when you got onto the Ravenclaw team?”

“Definitely. Like all my Birthdays came together.” He grinned. The pair of them were outside in the grounds, lying on the grass. May was lying with her head on his chest looking up at the grey sky, which was close to raining. “Has it sunk in yet?”

“Nope!” She giggled and turned so she was looking up at him. “When will it?”

“It might not. It took some time for me. It sunk in when it was the day of my first game.” He slowly ran a hand through her hair. “It will happen.”

She sat up and smiled. “Can we go inside? I'm cold.”

“Sure.” He nodded as he sat up and stood up, holding his hands out to her. She took them and he pulled her up. “Can I show you something? It is in the castle, so you are going to be warm.”

She laughed softly. “Of course.” Standing next to him and wrapping her arm around his waist as he put his around her shoulder. “So... Where are we going?” She asked as he led her back into the castle.

“Show you something I found the other day.” He grinned and kissed her cheek as they continued inside.

May smiled as he led her through the castle to the seventh floor. “Are you taking me back to my common room?” She frowned slightly.

“No. Patient Miss Potter. Be patient.” He smiled down at her as he walked along the seventh floor corridor with her. “Close your eyes.” He whispered to her and she obeyed him with a small smile. “Keep them closed.” He held her hand and then slowly led her inside a room.

“Can I open them yet?” She asked with a giggle.

“In a moment. Wait.” Joshua chuckled. “Nearly there.” He let go of her hand. “Open your eyes.”

May opened her eyes and smiled in disbelief at what was in front of her. A table with two dinners on them surrounded by candles. “Oh Joshua. It is wonderful.”

“It is a well done present for getting onto the quidditch team.” Holding out his hand for her. “Would Mademoiselle like to take a seat?”

“Oui Monsieur.” She smiled as she took his hand and he led her to her seat. “Oh Joshua, you didn't have to do this.” Sitting in her seat.

“I didn't. Well I did but this room helped me.” He grinned as he sat in his seat. “Pumpkin juice?”

“Yes please. What do you mean this room helped you?” Frowning as she watched him pour the liquid substance into her goblet.

“This is the Room of Requirement.” He announced proudly. “It gives you what you need if you just think it.”

“Really? I thought it was just a myth. How did you discover it?” Lifting the goblet and sipping it slightly.

“I um... I saw your brother and his friends come in here last month.”

May choked on her drink a little. “And he did not tell me? Ohh he is in so much trouble when I get back.” She laughed softly. “Well, forgetting all that. This looks lovely.” Looking down at her food which was just a simple fish and chips. “Traditional.”

“Couldn't think of anything else.” He chuckled as he started eating.

“Well, I must say it is lovely.” She said as she took a bite into her fish, that she had cut up. “What's the occasion? It's not my birthday until New Year's Day.”

“I know. We have hardly spend time together and I thought this would be the perfect way.” Reaching over the table and resting his hand over her own.

May smiled nervously at the gesture and pulled her hand away slowly.

“May. What was that for?” He frowned slightly.

“Nothing. I am trying to eat.” She smiled softly. “I didn't mean anything against it.”

“I know it wasn't.” He put down his knife and fork, watching her. “I get the feeling you want to push me away.”

“I don't.” May said offended. “You are my first boyfriend. I don't know what to do. I don't know how to be in a relationship.”

“Then why are you pulling away every time I get close?” He frowned slightly, watching her.

“I don't know!” She said in a slightly panicked voice as she stood up from the table. “I'm not used to this. I need time.”

“Time? We've been seeing each other since the beginning of the term. I thought that was enough time.” He stood up too and strode over to her, placing his hands gently on her forearms. “I thought you liked me?” Rubbing her arms softly.

“I do like you.” Bending her arms so they were on his waist. “It's just... I'm unsure how to be a girlfriend and I'm trying to learn fast but then it just feels like we're going too fast.” She glanced at his hands as they tightened on her arms. “It just feels like it. Not that I don't appreciate it. I love everything you've done and said to me but I don't know any more.”

“You don't know any more?” His voice slightly dangerous. “I thought we were great together..”

“We are but I need time to get used to this. You are the first boyfriend I have had.” Her fingers stroking his waist softly as her hazel eyes locked with his softening gaze. “Help me?” She smiled softly as he loosened his grip on her arms. “I will only learn if you help me.” Stepping close to him, biting her bottom lip nervously as Joshua wrapped his arms around her, pulling her closer to him. “Will you?”

“Of course I will. I am sorry. I should have stopped and thought about you more than me.” Bending his head down and kissing her neck softly before raising his head again to look at her. “We will rightfully become comfortable with each other.” He pulled her against his body. May felt comfortable in his arms but slightly uncomfortable feeling so close to him. “You ok?”

“Yes thank you.” She smiled. “But I think our dinner has gone cold.” Glancing at the table of cold food.

“I can think of something else.” He said cheekily as he bent his head and kissed her lips softly, slowly turning it passionate.

“Joshua.” May whispered as she pulled away. “Please...” He cut her off by placing his lips against her own. May melted into his touch but felt like she needed to breath and began pushing him away but he held her close to him. “Stop.” She mumbled against his lips. “Joshua please!” Turning her head away. “Stop it!” Pushing him away. “I can't. I can't do this.” She moved away from him and towards the door.

“Why not?!” He asked angrily, following her.

“I can guess what it is you want.” Spinning around and facing him.

“What's that?” He said in a panic and stopped where he was.

“You just want me for sex. I'm too young! I'm 13! Yes, I'm nearly 14 but that is still too young and it's illegal! If you want sex, go and find it from someone else and not me!” Turning away and walking towards the door. “It's over. Now I can see why James doesn't trust you.”

“Oh! Go running to big brother! Hide behind his robes! Or even Daddy's!” He called to her as she walked out of the door without even glancing back. “Bitch.” He muttered as he made the cold food disappear and waited at least 5 minutes before he left the room. As he walked to the Ravenclaw Tower, his mind was thinking about what happened and what might happen. Joshua wasn't afraid of her brother but was now afraid of those who made him pursue Potter's sister.

- - - - - - - -

May didn't run and tell her brother but she did run. She ran all the way to the Gryffindor Tower, running past her brother and into her dormitory. Her heart broke. She knew that there was a reason a 5^th Year boy was interested in her and it was for sex. “UGH!” She exclaimed in a grumble as she lay face down on her bed.

“May?” Hannah asked slowly as she approached her. “What's happened? Your brother sent me up here.”

“Men!” She grumbled into her pillow.

“Oh no. Tell me what happened.” Hannah's voice sympathetic and caring.

“He pushed me. He was going too fast in our relationship and I told him. Joshua said he would slow down but he didn't. He came onto me too much and too fast.” Sitting up and turning and facing her friend.

“Oh May! Majority of boys are only looking for one thing.” Hannah spoke soothingly as she tucked a loose strand of May's long hair behind May's ear. “We're having a girlie night tonight. Makeovers and stuff. Joining us?” She smiled knowing May would say yes.

“Definitely.” She smiled widely. “If you want I can sneak down to the kitchens and get some food.”

“Brilliant idea.” Hannah smiled.

“Um... Han? Can you not tell James about what happened?” A guilty look across her face. “He doesn't need to know.”

“Sure. I won't tell him.” She smiled. “I'll get the girls from the Common Room and we'll get things ready here.”

May smiled as the pair of them left the Common Room and went straight to her brother and sat on his lap.

“Um May. As much as I love you I do not want you sitting on my lap.” Pushing her off him.

“I know you love me which is why you are going to take me to the kitchens and get me food.” She knelt in front of him. “Please Jamie!” Giving him a fake pout. “Please.”

“Fine!” He gave a defeated sigh. “I'll just get the cloak.” He pushed her away a little so he could get up.

“Thank you!” She called after him as she stood up and sat in his place. “So? Anything exciting happening this weekend with you lot?” Looking at the other three of her brother's friends.

“Don't be so nosy mini Potter.” Sirius teased as he poked her in the side. “Nothing exciting actually. What are you doing tonight that requires food?”

“Girlie night.” She smiled at him. “I would ask you to join us, Black since you're feminine enough.”

Remus and Peter began chuckling behind their hands. “She's got you there Pads.” Remus said through his chuckles.

“For once I agree with my baby sister.” James said as he returned to the common room.

“I am not a baby!” She stood up and faced her brother. “Ready?” Looking at the cloak in his hands.

“Of course. See you later.” He smiled at the others. “Come on shorty.”

- - - - –

The brother and sister walked slowly under the cloak. “So?” James whispered as they walked down the main staircase.

“So what?” She asked innocently.

“Come on. Why did you run through the Common Room earlier? You looked upset May.” He stopped walking. “What's wrong?”

“We broke up. You happy? That is what you wanted wasn't it?” A hint of anger in her voice. “Me to be away from boys.”

“May...” He sighed. “I'm your big brother.”

“So you remind me everyday. As do everybody else in this school.” She grumbled as they began walking towards the kitchen again.

“May, I'm sorry. I'm just looking out for you.” He spoke in defeat. “After what happened to you with Malfoy, I feel like I have to look after you more.”

“James. I don't need to be wrapped in cotton wool all the time.” Giving a long sigh. “I know it hurt you when I was hurt but I don't need you to always watch over me.”

“I know May but I feel like I have to. I've always been there for you.” He wrapped an arm around her. “It's always been us two.”

“I know.” She laughed.

“Shh. Filch.” He whispered and pulled her against the wall as the caretaker shuffled past, looking for the source of the laughter.

May put her hand to her mouth to cover her quiet laughter. “Quick.” She whispered and nudged him back in the direction in which they were heading.

James chuckled at his sister. “You are definitely my sister. Despite me saying you were adopted.”

“You wish. You're stuck with me and we do look like each other. Lucky me(!)” She said sarcastically as they began walking again. “We'll always have each other right?” Asking softly.

“Always. You're my rock.” Giving her a one armed hug as they reached the portrait to the kitchens. “Would you like the honour?” Gesturing with his hand.

“Excuse me? What are you on about? You know I have never been to the kitchens before.” Looking between him and the portrait of fruit.

“Tickle the pear and you will see.” He grinned at her as he pulled the cloak off them.

“Tickle the pear? Really?” Frowning at her brother, who just grinned and nodded. “Fine. I feel silly doing it but...” Shrugging her shoulder and raising her hand to tickle the pear. To May's slight surprise the pear squirmed, chuckled and turned into a green handle. “I love this school.” She giggled and followed James inside.

They were given food by very helpful house elves and were about to leave when James stopped May. “Let's have a drink and talk. We haven't done that for a while.”

May groaned and sat down at one of the long tables. “Fine.” Chuckling as she placed the food for her girlie evening on the table.

“Two teas please.” James asked the nearest house elf. “How have you been? I barely see you any more.”

“You have your friends and I have mine.” May smiled at him. “We both knew this would happen Jamie.”

“Yeah I know but I thought we would always get to talk occasionally.” He smiled as he put his hands around the cup of tea that was placed in front of him. “Thank you.” He smiled to the house elf.

“Thank you.” May also smiled and nodded to the house elf who bowed and left them. “So what you want to talk about then, dear brother?” Blowing into her hot tea before sipping it.

“Joshua.”

“I knew you would say that.” Looking at him and glaring at him. “Just drop it James. We broke up because I felt like I wasn't ready for a relationship.”

“May I'm sorry. Like I said I'm looking out for my sister. It's in my job description.” He smirked at her but it fell away. “What do you mean? 'Not ready for a relationship'? I thought you wanted to have a boyfriend.”

“I did but I've finally realised that I'm not ready to actually be with someone. I'm 13, James! I have no idea what I'm doing.” She laughed lightly, sipping her tea again. “I don't know how to be a girlfriend and that scares me.”

“May, I don't think anybody our age does know.” He chuckled. “I've been trying to get hold of Evans for some time but I can't.” He smiled softly.

“Well if you keep calling her Evans then you won't. Come on. Let's go.” Standing up, leaving half a cup of tea on the table. “Thank you.” She smiled and nodded to the house elves. “Come on, James. I do have to be with my friends. That is why we are here.” Picking up the food. “Let's go before we're caught.”

Their walk back was quiet and slow. May was still thinking about what James said. “Nobody our age does know.”

“Thanks James.” Smiling at her older brother as she made her way to her dormitory where she could hear laughter already as she walked up the stairs.

“Is she ok?” Sirius asked James as May disappeared up the stairs.

“Yeah. Yes she is.” James smiled. “Just perfect.”

- – - - - - - - - - - -

May didn't really enjoy her girlie evening as all they talked about was the Marauders. It didn't help that her brother was the most talked about as was Sirius which annoyed her as she saw him as a brother. Her friends insisted that she cut her hair but May protested as she loved her long hair and wanted to grow it much longer that it was.

- - - - - - – - - -

The first Quidditch match of the season was Gryffindor vs Ravenclaw. Both May and James had been nervous but for utterly different reasons. May was nervous because it was her first Quidditch match but James was nervous because he couldn't protect his baby sister from the dangers that occurred in the game.

“Leave her alone, James. She will be fine. She's tougher than she looks.” Remus stated at breakfast on the morning of the first game, giving May a comforting smile.

“Thank you Remus.” She smiled at him nervously as she nibbled on her toast.

Sirius rolled his eyes as he watched her. “Please eat May. You'll play better.”

“I play better than you.” She teased him but her voice was timid. “I'm all right, thanks Sirius.” Smiling a little at him as her eyes flickered to the Ravenclaw table and landed on Joshua, who had his arm around a girl about May's age from his house.

“Forget him May. You can have me instead.” Sirius wrapped an arm around her.

“Gerroff. I'd rather eat pins than go out with you.” Shrugging his arm off her shoulder. “It would like be going out with my brother.” Shuddering jokingly. “But thanks for the offer.” Smiling as she returned to nibbling her toast.

“Sirius, if you flirt with my sister again, I'll hit you.” James tried to say seriously but a smirk kept becoming present on his lips.

“Oh stop it James.” May giggled and shook her head. Her long hair was in a plait which hung down her back. “Leave him alone.” Eating the rest of her toast more confidently.

“Good luck today Sirius.” A blonde girl stood behind him, smiling widely at him, running her hand through her long blonde hair.

“Yeah thanks, Marie.” He grinned like a fool at her. “See you at the party?”

“Sure.” She nodded and walked away. May watched the girl with a sly smile as she moved to the top of the Gryffindor table near to the staff table.

“A different girl this week Sirius?” James chuckled as he drank his coffee.

“Lucy was boring.” He shrugged his shoulders as he glanced at Marie, winking at her causing her to giggle and blush.

“But what about oh what's her name?” Remus said with a chuckle.

“Oh the one with short brown hair.” May commented as she glanced over at Marie.

“Oh um... Sarah.” James smirked, not looking at Sirius, who was bright red.

“Well I think we have officially embarrassed him.” May laughed lightly as she nudged Sirius gently.

“Oh shut up you three.” Sirius pouted as he stared at his empty plate but started laughing. “You know I love girls.” Grinning cheekily as he looked up at them. “When we going to the pitch? Roberts has gone already.”

“Well he is the captain. Duh!” May rolled her eyes as she stood up from her seat. “But yes I think we should go.”

“Confident now?” James asked her as he and Sirius stood up. “See you later Moony.” The three of them left the Great Hall together.

James and Sirius spoke all the way down to the pitch about the upcoming game but May was silent. “You'll be fine May.” James said wrapping his arm around her. “It's only Ravenclaws.”

“That's what I'm worried about.” Glancing at a familiar Ravenclaw nearby.

“Oh May. Forget him.” James gave her a squeeze of the shoulder. “His loss.” Smiling at her.

“I'll knock him out for you May.” Sirius smiled for her, waving his beater's bat in front of her.

“Thanks Sirius.” She smiled nervously as they entered the changing room. “Merlin I'm nervous.” Her heart had begun beating quickly, unable to slow down because of the nervousness.

“Don't worry about it. You are the best chaser I have seen for ages.” Sirius wrapped an arm around her, pulling her into his side. “Stop your worrying. You will be great. We all know it or you would not have been chosen.”

“Thanks.” She whispered and leaned into his embrace and then pushed him away. “Wow Black! You actually care.”

“Course I do. Got to look after Prongs' sister.” Smiling gently at her as he changed into his Quidditch robes. “Or Prongs will be after Padfoot.”

May laughed loudly as she too changed into her new Quidditch robes, where her last name was printed on the back. “Let's get this show on the road.” Her voice quiet and timid as she stood up straight, her broom in her right hand.

“Relax.” James whispered in her ear as the team walked towards the pitch.

May's hand was tight around her broom, so tight that her knuckles turned white. “I am relaxed.” She lied, biting her bottom lip.

“Liar.” James chuckled. “You're biting your lip and that means you're lying.” He laughed lightly. “Just pretend it's me and you having a game at home.”

“But with hundreds of people watching and more players.” She chuckled wryly as they mounted their brooms. Taking a deep breath and exhaling it slowly, May kicked off the ground and soared high above the pitch. It felt natural and perfect as she flew her broom towards her position, readying herself to get to the quaffle and play her favourite games. The wind was blowing around her and it partly muted the shouts and cheers of the spectators in the stands. Her heart was racing as she waited for the game to begin. The bludgers and snitch were released and soon after the quaffle was thrown into the air and the game was underway.

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The cheers were deafening as the Gryffindor Seeker caught the Golden Snitch and the Gryffindors were celebrating in the tower until the early hours. May was still in shock from her first game where she scored 6 of their 20 goals, which she was very proud of.

Sitting near the entrance to the Common Room, May watched the remaining students continuing their celebrating. Namely the Marauders. She was out of her Quidditch robes and now in normal clothes, her long hair out of the confines of its plait and hanging down her back.

“Need the company?” Lily sitting opposite her.

“Please.” May smiled softly. “How are you?”

“Good thank you. Yourself? Glad the first match is over?” Her green eyes watching her.

Letting out a nervously laugh. “Definitely but there are more to come.” Running a hand through her hair as she took a sip of the drink she held in her hand. “The first one is over and I know I won't be as nervous as I was today.”

“True. I don't know how you do it. Fly around, chasing after a ball and nearly getting hurt by two other balls.” Her eyebrows high and her eyes wide in slight fear and surprise.

“It's a gift.” Shrugging her shoulders and laughing lightly. “It's like I don't understand how you can always have your head in a book and be thinking about school work. My head would explode.”

“Ugh!” James said as he joined them unexpectedly. “Wouldn't want that. You make a mess anyway so we don't want more of it about.” Sitting next to her. “Well done today baby sister.”

“Thank you big brother. I know I was amazing.” Grinning proudly.

He turned away from May and looked at Lily, who was close to glaring at him. “So Evans? Ever going to go out with me?”

“No.” She stood up and went straight to her dormitory.

“She does have a first name.” May rolled her eyes as she gave her brother her empty goblet and stood up. “I'm going to bed.” Walking away from him.

“Don't be such a grump May.” James chuckled as he watched her disappear up the stairs before returning to the other Marauders to continue the celebrations. They had won. 350 to 150.

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