Gray Pools

Disclaimer: I don't own anything. J.K Rowling does.

I felt the air whizz around and caress my face with its soft touches. I fell for what felt like an eternity. Everything went black as soon as my back hit the soft soil. All I could remember was people rushing to me as I heard a loud thud that I assumed was to be my back hitting the field.

As I forcibly pried open my eyes, it revealed a pair of almond-shaped pools, filled with grey and the perfect tinge of blue. I shrieked in such surprise. He was quickly taken aback, and quickly moved away next to another boy, maybe about his age. Then I blinked, and realized who were standing in front of me.

My brothers and my cousins were all there, then I noticed a mop of silvery-blonde hair that absolutely looked out of place in the sea of red Weasley hair and the touch of the black hair that I noticed to be my pair of nuisance brothers and the next Weasley twins, Roxanne and Fred.

Then I realized my friends were also there. I could easily identify who was who. I saw Hugo, Rose, Albus, James, Fred, Roxanne, Lucy, Molly, Lysander, Lorcan, Ellie, Jake and... Scorpius? What I didn't know was why Scorpius was there, perhaps Albus dragged him all the way here.

Oh, Albus.

Everyone was looking at me with concerned faces, well maybe except for Scorpius' who still looked a bit startled. As I was finished looking around and try figuring out where the hell I was,

I asked them, "Where am I and why am I here?"

"You were in a match against Slytherin and Gryffindor, then a bludger was coming towards your way, and well, the rest is history. And you are in the infirmary." Albus answered a-matter-of-factly.

Then I suddenly remembered everything as the thoughts flooded back.

"Who won?"

"Gryffindor," Scorpius and Albus answered grimly.

"Well, at least it's worth it, that I am now lying in this bed because of that damn bludger," I accidentally snapped.

Before anyone else could interfere, Madam Pomfrey, appeared into view.

"You can now go, Lily. I have healed the bruises that you got from the match."

Then muttered something about attracting too much people inside the infirmary.

Typical Madam Pomfrey.

I then got off the bed and summoned my shoes and wore them. I, then bid Madam Pomfrey goodbye.

"What time is it?"

"It's about lunch already and you missed Potions class," Ellie answered.

"Good. Wouldn't want to go to class because of that nasty class," I answered.

Everyone chuckled, laughed and giggled at my absolute hatred for Potions. Everyone then head to the Great Hall to indulge themselves in the food served at noon. Albus and Scorpius stopped at the Slytherin table, Rose, Lorcan, Lysander and Ellie in the Ravenclaw table and the rest head for the Gryffindor table.

"It's Hogsmeade tomorrow, right?" I asked.

"Yeah, It's also Valentines Day tomorrow," Jake said which came out in a muffled sound due to his mouth filled with the delicious Shepherd's Pie.

Everyone laughed out loud.

"Must you really talk with your mouth open?" Roxanne asked, looking peeved.

"Well, if you would just taste it you would know how I and other people," he gestured to the rest of the Great Hall, "feel." He finished dramatically.

"Haha. Yeah right, nitwit."

"Stop it. You two are fighting like a pair of lovebirds," I intervened, " At least all of you lot have actually someone to go with on the Valentine's ball tomorrow. Just my luck! It's also a Masquerade ball!" I huffed.

"Aww, Lil. That's all right. There will be less asses to be kicked," James said.

I reached across the table and smacked his arm rather harshly.

"Merlin!" He shouted, rubbing his arm.

"That's what you get and you asked for it," I said, my chin held high.

"Mad sister."

"Well, I'll be heading to the dorms now. I'm excused for classes anyway." I stood up and waved my goodbyes.

I set for the Gryffindor common room. I came across several portraits and a few inconvenient staircases. Alas, I have reached my destination. I quickly went up the stairs and opened the dorm. It was messy, as usual. I reached for the Marauders' Map and muttered,

"I solemnly swear I am up to no good."

I looked around and went to see if anyone was near the Room Of Requirement.

Bingo. It's isolated.

I quickly changed out of my clothes to more comfortable ones and went to the Room Of Requirement.

I paced outside the wall where it was hidden.

I need a room where I'll be undisturbed and be able to rest in peace.

The door immediately appeared and I pushed it.

Everything was what I imagined it would be. A few bookshelves housing some of my favorite books, a comfy couch a few meters away from the hearth and a Muggle CD player that Grandpa Arthur had tinkered with.

I quickly got a book and went to sit by the couch. I turned on the CD player, waved my want whilst muttering an incantation. The music suddenly started playing to one of my favorite Muggle songs, I Won't Give Up.

When I look into your eyes

It's like watching the night sky

Or a beautiful sunrise

There's so much they hold

The music played in the background as I began reading Muggle book, The Book Thief. I must have fallen asleep while reading because I woke up on the couch still clutching the book. I looked at my Muggle watch and saw that it was ten in the evening. I stretched my cramped muscles and arranged my uniform which was in total disarray. I exited the room looking left and right, as if on the street, looking for the patrolling prefects. The coast was clear and made my way towards the Gryffindor tower.

I said the password to the Fat Lady and went through the portrait hole as quietly as I could. I went to the girls' dorms and went to my bed and snuggled in. After a few minutes, I fell asleep once more.

"Wakey-wakey!" Someone's voiced said.

I groaned and snuggled deeper in my bed.

"Come on!" The voice said, tugging on my sheets.

I ignored it and kept on sleeping.

"Pull!"

They finally got rid of my covers and I sat up, scowling.

"What?" I asked sulkily.

"We're going to Hogsmeade! Going to buy our ball dresses! Remember?" Roxanne said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

"Later." I said, plopping back into my former position.

"Oh no, you don't, Lily Luna Potter," she said, pulling me up again.

"Alright. Alright. Just give me a few minutes and I'll be down."

"Okay," she said opening the door and exiting the room.