James was sitting on the sofa in the Gryffindor common room, exhaling the smoke of his cigaret, laughing. Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Lily Evans and a couple of other seniors were sitting next to the fireplace, drinking and playing charades.

James turned his head to look at the girl, his best friend, who was sitting next to him on the couch. Her legs dangled from his lap.