Written for Myths and Legends Task 4 on Hogwarts: School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Prompt: Worship

Also written for February Event: Teamwork

Prompt: Devoted

As well as [Writing Club] The Word Prompt Express: refuse changed to refusal.

Word count: 963

James Potter literally worshiped the ground that Lily walked on, which was quite ridiculous. Lily Evans hated him for bullying Severus and being an arrogant prick thinking that he was entitled to everything and everyone. She had wanted nothing to do with him and constantly showed that by rejecting him over and over again. It was quite aggravating that he didn't seem to get the hint. The absolutely thought of going out with James freaking Potter was the silliest thing that she ever heard. Who would want to go out with an arse like that? It didn't seem to occur to her that he could be a loving and devoted companion, Lily was completely blinded by the past James that she wasn't noticing the new James at all.

This James had actually lessen his pranks on Severus, and was becoming more and more serious about school. He was growing into a better leader in the Marauders, with keeping Sirius in check; helping Peter with his confidence; and always lending an ear to Remus worries. The future was right in James's hands and he grabbed onto readily to take it head on. But Lily still remembers that boy with a mischief smirk and didn't know what 'Stop' meant. It was because of this that Lily Evans once again turned down James Potter.

"Why won't you go out with me?" James asked, chasing after an angry Lily.

"Isn't it obvious Potter?" Lily snapped turning to face him abruptly. "You're a no-good prick that has an ego the size of a whole Quidditch field! You're an absolute child, James and I wouldn't be caught dead with you! So just leave me the hell alone!"

James stopped cold at the harsh words that were thrown to him. His heart ached at Lily's blatant words and he felt defeated that he didn't know what to do. The students that were there at the outburst, stared at James with sympathy. While Lily's words were true, they should've been spoken in private away from prying eyes. But the damage was done and they all watched as the Gryffindor's Prankster walked with his head down.

Sirius felt a burst of anger at Lily's horrible words. Her refusal to not date James was downright absurd, anybody with eyes could tell that James was changing and growing with each passing second. That he was no longer that obnoxious boy that knew how to entertain and make people laugh. He was learning that there was some responsibilities that needed to be taken care of, and that it wasn't all fun and games.

"She's right." James mumbled during lunch. "What girl in their right mind would want to go out with me?"

"Tons!" Peter had exclaimed. "Being the Captain of the Qudditch team and Chaser, and not to mention you're rich."

James was already shaking his head. "It's not all about wealth and fame, Wormtail. Sometimes it's personality wise and it's quite clearly that I don't have it."

"Why do you say that?" Sirius demand. "Because Lily Evans said so? Come on, James, you know that's a load of bull. You have all the traits that a girl wants in a guy, come on James do I really need to get all girly on you?"

James forced a weak smile, "Maybe your right Padfoot."

"Of course I'm right." Sirius said, "You just wait. There'll be a girl wanting to go out with you."

Narcissa jumped at the book that was being slammed down in front of. She looked up and glared at her slightly younger cousin, Sirius Black, who had a look of urgency of his face.

"You know there are other ways, on getting somebody's attention." Narcissa said coldly, as she went back to her work.

"I need you to go out with James." Sirius blurted.

Narcissa's head snapped up to meet her cousins' gray graze, "Excuse me?"

"Would you please go out with James."

"Absolutely not." Narcissa responded. "I know that you're mad, Siri. But this is insane! Ridiculous!"

"And why is it?"

Narcissa looked at him as if he was stupid. "You can't tell me, who I can go out with!"

"It has nothing to do with his personality?"

At this moment, Narcissa was packing up her stuff and was leaving the library. She turned her head just in time to hear Sirius question, and the glanced at him as if he had truly lost it.

"What? Of course not! I barely know Potter! What are you getting at?"

They turned a corner and Sirius was jogging to keep up. "This girl, Lily Evans, has shot down James confidence."

"So?" Narcissa demanded, stopping to hear the story completely. "What does that have to do with me?"

"I want you to date him until he gains his confidences back." Sirius explained.

She blinked once before declaring the words: "You're an idiot." before she stormed off again. This time Sirius grabbed her arm and whirled her around. Cissy glared at him for the third time and wrenched her wrist away from his grasp.

"It's a complete lie, if I do this Sirius and he finds out. He would be furious at you interfering with his love life." Narcissa said trying to reason with him.

Sirius then dropped down to his knees and clasped his hands together as he looked up at her. "Please Cissy?"

She hesitated before groaning. "Alright. Alright! I'll do it if you get off the floor."

Padfoot beamed as he jumped up and kissed her cheek. "You won't regret it."

Let's hope not. Narcissa thought.