Hey! Okay this is a reposting of Another Tale of Lily and James. I wrote this like three years ago and liked the plot but I was so inexperienced with writing, that I didn't know what I was doing and therefore wrote that, and basically I stumbled across it and decided to re-write it. Oh and James won't die in this version… that was the stupidest thing I've ever written in a fan fiction! Ha-ha but here is the new and hopefully improved version of Another Tale of Lily and James. or as I call it now, The Potions Master
"For the last time, Sirius. Even if Lily were a toad, which she most certainly isn't, I would still love her!" James exasperatedly explained for the hundredth time.
"What about a…a…"
"Werewolf?" Remus finished for Sirius. The three boys were alone in the common room, sprawled out on the floor discussing James's secret (or not so secret) three-year-long obsession with Lily Evans.
"Of course I would Remus. I still like you don't I? Now why are we discussing this again?" James asked the boys as he turned to the fire place. He picked up his wand and began changing the color of the flames to the exact color of Lily's hair.
"We are discussing this because you decided it would be a good idea to propose to Lily last night at dinner. I'll be surprised if she ever talks to you again after that one." Remus stated giving James a disapproving look.
"Hey… hey James?"
"What Sirius?" James asked aggravated.
"Would you like Lily if she were a boy?" He asked with a mischievous look on his face.
"Can we just go to bed?" James asked turning back around to face the fire.
"You mean you would?" Sirius asked a mocking incredulous look on his face. Remus smacked him upside the head and laughing said,
"Alright, up to bed you three. Let's go." The boys, still laughing, made their way up to their dormitory.
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James was sitting down under his favorite tree by the lake, when Lily came striding, angrily into view, followed closely by Lance Newman. Not wanting to be seen, James pulled his invisibility cloak over his head. "…don't know why we have to fight over something so-"
"So what?" asked Lily turning abruptly at Lance. "So stupid?" she looked at him with utter hatred in her eyes. "This may be stupid to you, but it means a lot to me! This is exactly why we can't be together, Lance! You never take anything seriously!" A jolt of happiness ran through James when he heard this. It took all his will power not to jump up and embrace Lily to comfort her in her time of need.
"But Lily… I… are you breaking up with me?" he asked with a look of confusion written on his face. Lance was the captain of the Ravenclaw quiditch team. He wasn't used to girls breaking up with him.
"It looks like it, Lance." Lily said, eyes softening. Lance's expression turned hard and cold.
"What ever. You'll change your mind," Lily became livid at this.
"I will not! You sexist, pigheaded, egotistical,-" Lily was still shouting insults at Lance's retreating figure when James decided to intervene. "Selfish, stupid-"
"Whoa Lily." James said comfortingly behind her.
"James Potter, will you please leave me alone?" Lily asked with her eyes closed.
"No, you see, this was meant to be, Lily Evans. I was supposed to see you break up with Lance so I could be here to console you!"
"Oh, please, James." Lily said rolling her eyes.
"The truth is Lily, I like you, and I'll do whatever I can to get you!" James realized this was the wrong thing to say when Lily said,
"Get me? GET ME?!? I am not a… a thing to be gotten!" she spat.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." James attempted to calm her down. "What I'm trying to say is I like you Lily.
"You are incredible, James." She stated after a moment of silence. She shook her head and walked away. James sat back down under his tree and wondered where he had gone wrong.
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"Okay… so wait. Let me get this straight. She told you you were incredible and then… walked away?" Remus asked.
"James, your ability to repulse girls amazes me sometimes," Sirius joked. Just then, as if to contradict Sirius's statement, three girls walked, giggling, to their table.. The leader of the pack, Susan Bell, stepped forward and addressed James. "James."
"Ladies," James said with a dazzling smile and polite nod. The girls giggled and pushed Susan forward.
"You know there's a dance for the sixth years next week?"
"Yes," James encouraged.
"Well, I was wondering if you would go with me." Susan said keeping her composure.
"Lovely, dear Susie. I regret to inform you that I already have a date, as does Sirius." Susan's face fell. "But, Remus, however, is currently dateless." Susan turned the full power if her violet eyes on Lupin. Mesmerized, he said, "I'd be honored." He took her hand and kissed it. The girls giggled and walked away.
"You're welcome!" James said, basking in the glory of a match-maker. Remus muttered a thanks and in an attempt to focus the conversation on someone else said,
"Who are you going with, Sirius?" He sighed and said,
"Molly Prewitt." (Weasley. Bahaha I'm hilarious.[ omg and thank you so much to Msic is my life NOT my hobbie for telling me that Molly's last name was prewitt not Jhnson before shewas married. haha I owe you!) Just then, a girl with fiery red hair walked toward the Gryffindor table.
"Black." She stated sitting down.
"Red." He replied. The instantly began snogging making the rest of them cringe in disgust.
"Well, if Sirius is going with Moly, who are you going with?" Remus asked.
"Lily Evans." James replied, a smile on his handsome features. Remus's face became one of wonder and delight.
"You asked Lily?"
"Asked me what?" James turned around to see the girl of his dreams looking down on him. James nervously decided it was now or never.
"Lily Evans?" he asked getting down on one knee. "Will you go to the dance with me?" He handed her a wild flower that had been set as decoration on the table. She began to shake her head and uttered a,
"James… I…." When she looked over at the Ravenclaw table where Lance was Making out with a fellow seventh year. She took the slightly wilted flower from James and gave him her hand. "Yes, I'll go with you."
"James, shocked by her response stood up slowly.
"You will?" he asked.
"I guess so…" Lily said, a little surprised herself at her answer. Sirius, who saw the events occur, flashed James a smile and gave him two thumbs up. James and Lily left the table, awkwardly discussing the events that were soon to occur.
Alright there it is! I hope you enjoyed it. I will write more eventually… ha-ha. Please review and let me know what you think!! Thank you!!