Fic (Harry Potter)... James Potter hated Cats.

[katia]

I found this while going through some of my old files. I'm not sure If I'll finish it, becuase I've definately lost the muse... can't even remember where I wanted this to go. But I'll post what I've got, and maybe continute it if anyone wants me to. Or you all could write your own endings. Just be sure to post them... Any way, here's the fic

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In James Potter’s seventh year at Hogwarts, security was at it’s very tightest, something which was apparent from the second James and Sirius boarded the Hogwarts Express on September 1st. Aurors escorted them to a compartment, and instructed them not to leave it unless it was an absolute emergency.

“Wow,” Sirius commented as they made themselves comfortable in the compartment, which was empty except for them. “They don’t seriously expect us to stay in here the entire train ride, do they? What’s the point of that?”

James rolled his eyes. “I have no idea. Do you suppose I should have told him I’m Head Boy? Aren’t the prefects supposed to have a special compartment to themselves?”

Sirius scowled at him. “No. You’re staying here, and that’s final.”

James shrugged. He didn’t really care. “Alright. Only I wanted to see if I could find Lily…”

Rolling his eyes, Sirius said, “Give it up! I’ve told you time and time again, that girl will never fall for you.”

“Yeah,” James said, “I know. But it never hurts to try, does it?”

Sirius laughed, and said, “Only in the mind of James does it not.”

The black-haired boy shrugged. “Maybe. But gees, do we really have to stay in here the entire time? They can’t honestly expect Voldemort to attack a train brimming with future Death Eaters, can they?”

Sirius shrugged. “I doubt that many parents would be willing to put their kids on this train if there wasn’t high security.”

James made a face. “Gah. But that means we won’t be able to find Remus and Peter, if they’re assigning compartments. They must be here by now! The train’s supposed to leave in any second.”

And just as he said that, the train lurched forwards. “See?” James pouted, “This sucks.”

Sirius, always more cool and calm than the high-strung and intense James, just shrugged. “Come on, you don’t hate me that much do you?”

James shrugged. “It’s just that I’ve never rode the Hogwarts express without them before. It’s weird.”

Sirius mocked pity. “Aw, poor Jamsey poo… all alone with only Sirius to keep him company…”

But just then the compartment door slid open, and a beautiful red-haired girl was forced into the compartment, protesting furiously with the Auror. “I’m Head Girl!” she said, “I need to find the Head Boy, and go over some stuff!” She glared at Sirius and James, “There’s no way I’m going to ride with those two.”

James suddenly brightened considerably. “Come on, Lily,” he encouraged with a huge grin, “Come sit down and meet your new Head Boy.”

The Auror pushed Lily’s luggage in behind her, and shoved the door shut with a pointed stare. Lily’s pet cat, Beatrice, yowled angrily at Sirius and James from on top of her trunk.

“Oh come on, Evans!” Sirius protested angrily, “You know James is allergic to that thing!”

“Not anymore,” said James hurriedly, looking hopefully at Lily.

Her face cheered up. “Yeah!” she said, “You’re right, there’s no way I can stay here!” And she turned on her heel and slid the compartment door open again.

Immediately, the same Auror was back. “I’m sorry miss, but this is the compartment you were assigned to. We can’t let you switch. I’m sorry.”

“But he’s allergic to my cat!” Lily said expectantly, pointing to James.

“No I’m not!” James protested, “She can stay here!”

The Auror slammed the door shut, narrowly missing Lily’s nose. She stamped her feet angrily, and tried to slide it open again, but it wouldn’t move. She pounded on the glass, but the Auror ignored her.

“Damn you!” she shrieked, turning warily away, towards James and Sirius. She chose a seat as far away from James as possible. James was disappointed, but tried not to show it.

Lily said, “James, in answer to the question I know you’re about to ask, no I will not go out with you, and no, I will not at least go with you to the Three Broomsticks as friends.”

Ouch. James ignored that comment, and said instead, “I hear you’re Head Girl! Good job!” His nose twitched and he sneezed, “Heh…heh-ishoo!” His head jerked forward, and he sneezed again. “Hehshoo!”

Sirius rolled his eyes and glared at Lily, who said, “Yeah. I am.”

James grinned, and said, “Great, so we’ll be working together this year!” He sniffled and rubbed his nose, casting a nervous glance toward Beatrice, who was purring contentedly in Lily’s lap.

“What are you talking about?” asked Lily, glowering at James.

Sirius laughed, enjoying the whole situation thoroughly. “He’s Head Boy.”

Lily caught sight of the badge on James’ chest just as he leaned forward suddenly and sneezed rapidly, “Heh-choo! Choo! Eh…NN-cchhh!” James tried to stifle the sneezes, and muffled them into his robe, but Sirius and Lily weren’t fooled.

Sirius rolled his eyes as James wiped the allergic tears out of his. “Yeah, James, you’re not allergic to cats at all,” he laughed.

“It’s the dust!” protested James, not even trying to sound convincing.

Lily protested, “Why on earth would they make you Head Boy? Are they crazy?”

James frowned, and said, “I’m not as horrible as you think I am. Not anymore, at least… heh-xxxt!” He failed again at stifling his sneeze.

Looking pained, Lily said, “Seriously James, who did you steal that badge from?”

“You know, Lily,” started James angrily, “I’m starting to get really sick of you!” He sniffled, and added, “Does this look like the face of a guy who would steal a head boy badge?” He framed his face with his hands.

Lily snorted in laughter. “Don’t even try that with me, James, you’re about as innocent as the stolen invisibility cloak in your trunk.”

He sneezed rapidly into his sleeve, and ignored her. Sirius glared at Lily, and asked, “Can’t you do something with that stupid cat? I don’t want to sit here listening to him sneeze his head off for the next two hours!”

She shot him an annoyed look, and retorted, ‘What do you want me to do, shove her out he window?”

Sirius shrugged, and pushed it open. “Works for me.”

[Nicole]

*squeeeeee*

I love the Marauders.

[Guest Amoris]

yay! I love james all helpless and sneezy. Most of the good hp fics lately have been remus/sirius so this makes a lovely change.

[vignette]

Ooooh... Marauders sneezefic! How exciting! I hope you write more of this - it's really good. And there's a whole train journey for James to endure... *giggles in a slightly evil way*

[tma]

Oh... that is so cute. I really enjoyed it. And I love James fics. I can totally understand feeling like you've written oneself into a box though (looks at pile of Long unfinished fics). If by Any chance the muse comes back. Or someone picks this up and runs with it, I would love to see more.

Harry Potter is a fandom that I can read but not write- for some reason.

[March Hare]

Eeeeee More Marauders! Yay!

and if you really don't know where to go with this 'fic... I'll be more than willing to help you out *bounces at prospect of torturing poor sexy James *

[katia]

By all means, if any one gets the muse to finish this, go for it. the more endings there are, the better. It could be a pick-your-own ending, if enough people are inspired. I might even finish it myself.