This collection is written for The Colours of the Rainbow Challenge.
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Red means a passionate belief in an issue or undertaking, including passionate love or passionate hate.
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14th September 1972
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"Hiya, Evans,"James said brightly, plopping down in the seat across from Lily and shuffling bacon onto his plate. She didn't even bother looking up."Go away, Potter!"
He chuckled."My, my! There's no need to be so rude, Evans, I'm just saying good morning."
"Fine, good morning,"she snarled back, still focused on her plate."Now go away, Potter."
"One more thing,"he replied, grinning and acting as if she didn't absolutely loath him."Wanna go out with me?"
Her head finally snapped up at this, eyes wide and mouth hanging open as she stared at him in disbelieve. Then she pulled herself back together and scowled."We're twelve. Why would we go out with anyone?"
His smile threatend to split his face in two at this."So you're saying you'll go out with me when we're older?"
"Ew, no!"she yelped loud enough to get herself a scowl from Professor McGonogall. Blushing furiously, she lowered her voice."I won't go out with you ever. Because I hate you, you moron."
"And I love you,"he stated with an obnoxious wink."Plus, there's a fine line between love and hate, you know. You'll come around eventually."
"No,"she spat, angrily jabbing her fork in his direction and sending scramled egg flying across the table."There's not a fine line between love and hate. That's idiotic! There's a giant, stone labyrinth full of dementors guarding it between love and hate."
James still seemed utterly unworried."Well, I'm pretty good with mazes so I'll just have to learn the Patronus charm then."
Despite him being the biggest brat she knew, that almost made Lily smile. Almost.
Instead, she let out a derisive snort."Don't waste your time."
"Oh, I won't,"he gave back cheerily."I'll succeed, so it's not wasted time. You'll see, once I turn my charm on, you'll be unable to resist."
"Oh yeah?"she hissed, turning back to her breakfast."Bring it on, Potter!"
And that was the beginning of James Potter's desperate quest to woo Lily Evans.