"Guys, I'm pretty sure we're not supposed to be here," Remus said nervously, as his eyes scanned through the dark forest once more.

"Of course, we're not supposed be here, Moony," I snorted, raising my wand a little higher so I could see. "It's called The Forbidden Forest. As in, it's forbidden."

Sirius snickered. His laugh seemed incredibly loud in the silence that surrounded us. "It's alright Remus. James is just testy because he's worried Evans might have blown him off."

I decided not to respond. For one thing, he was right. What if this was all just some stupid prank? Merlin knows Evans had plenty reason to try and humiliate me. I'd embarrassed her countless times in public, asked her out relentlessly (because I actually really liked her, and not because she was some conquest… which is what Evans thought), turned her hair blue on several occasions… I'd even broken her arm one time which, by the way, was a complete accident. That prank didn't exactly go according to plan… It was supposed to be funny! Needless to say, it didn't turn out very funny at all.

"Lily?" I called out. I know, smart move genius. Why don't you yell loudly in the middle of the Forbidden Forest, where there have been tales of giant spiders that swallow you whole?

"Oh Lily darling," Sirius imitated me in an overdramatic voice. "Where are you, my love? Stop playing these silly games so we can run away together!"

Remus and Peter laughed.

"Har har," I said, whipping round to face him in irritation. "You're so bloody funny Sirius, gosh darn it, I can barely contain my laughter."

Sirius wiped away a fake tear and looked at me, grinning. "Sorry mate, but it's hilarious how whipped you are."

"I am not -"

"James," Sirius said seriously. "You've dragged us out here in the middle of the night, forgetting that there very well could be some man-eating monsters in here, becauseyou got a note from Evans in class saying you should meet her here."

I glared at him, only because I sensed a grain of truth in his words.

"And," Sirius continued, "you know what's even more stupid? The fact that this is so obviously a prank, I can't believe you don't see it. First off, Evans would never break school rules and go to the Forbidden Forest, of all places, in the dead of night, just to see you. Second off, she sent you this note only a few minutes after you put that Silencing Charm on her so she wouldn't be able to answer anymore of Flitwick's questions. So now is this starting to sound stupid to you too?"

I looked at Remus for support, hoping he would say what I was thinking. That Lily didn't have the ability to do anything spiteful to anyone, even if it was me, and that if she said she would be out here, she probably would be.

But Remus shook his head and said, "I hate to say this Prongs, and trust me, I really do hate to say this, but Sirius is right. It's probably some joke."

I glanced at Peter. He shrugged. "Sorry, mate."

"Fine," I snapped, straightening up. "Fine. Alright then. Go on. If you think it's so stupid, you all can go back to bed. I'll find Evans myself."

Before they could convince me, I stepped out of the clearing we were in, and walked away.

After a few minutes, I silently cursed. What was I getting angry with them for? They had come down with me after all. Shouldn't it be Evans I should've lashed out at?

I sighed and heaved against a trunk, suddenly tired. I had left my Invisibility Cloak and the Map with Sirius. And I had no clue where I was. Bloody great.

"Bring on the man-eating spiders," I said gloomily, staring at the light at the tip of my wand.

Suddenly, I heard rustling coming from my right. I turned and pointed my wand light into the thicket of trees, cautiously taking a step forward. All my senses heightened and I felt my heart quicken as the rustling became more noticeable. I hadn't actually wanted to be eaten by a spider. Merlin, what an awful way to go.

"Lily?" I whispered hopefully.

But instead of Lily's calming voice, I heard a yell. "Stupefy!"

And everything went black.

A/N: I really shouldn't be doing this, omg, finals coming up soon and such. But this story has been sitting on my computer for so long! Review please, so my guilt is eased :)