A/N: Severus and James: The perfect couple? Well, we'll find out won't we. Just the first chapter for now, please R&R or I won't write any more. And then I'll be sad.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, or any associated characters.
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"Snivellus," said James curtly, "What are you doing here?"
The pair were stood outside the portrait of the Fat Lady.
"I could ask you the same question" replied Severus "Surely it's way past your bedtime. Surely you can't afford to get into any more trouble."
"See this?" said James "This is an invisibility cloak. It means I can roam the corridors undetected. But I wouldn't count on it if I were you- they'll smell YOU a mile off, cloak or no cloak. Anyway, I had special permission- I needed a bath. Don't suppose that YOU'VE ever had one of those!"
Severus thought a moment before replying. Quickly, before he lost his courage he said, "Well, no, I haven't. Wiluuteemehow?"
"You what?"
"Will you teach me how?" Said Severus, more slowly.
James sighed. Behind the portrait hole, there was the sound of footsteps. "Cloak James!" exclaimed Severus urgently. James pulled his cloak over his head just as Mary emerged from the portrait hole.
"Lily says go away and leave her in peace." announced Mary in a monotone.
"Tell her that if she won't come out, I'll, I'll sleep here" threatened Severus.
From beneath his cloak, James watched as Severus and Lily argued. His heart was tearing. Half of him wanted to root for Lily, but the other half was longing Severus to win. At last it was over, and Lily storming back to the common room. James watched the swing of her hair as she half walked, half ran. He wanted to follow her, to tell her that HE would love her, even if that bastard Snivellus wouldn't. But he stayed. After all, Severus had just asked him a question. He threw off his cloak, and looked into his ex-worst-enemy's eyes.
"I know the password to the prefects bathroom," he said, "Let's go!"
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A/N: Please R&R, it's my first attempt, and I'm pretty pleased. I have vague ideas for the next chapter, but I refuse to write it until you review. Muahhaha!
