Okay, so I'm new to this, so please don't be too harsh? Cheers me dears J xx

He sighed. It was pouring down...again. At this rate the summer would never come. Last year, it'd been great, but this time round, he wasn't so sure it would fulfil his hopes. He ran his fingers through his thick, dark hair, and sniffed as his fringe fell into his grey eyes. He stood up and traipsed over to his red robe. The cold was getting to him, and his socks were wet - he'd been sitting in a pool of water from where the glass had come apart from the lead. Making his way back to the window ledge, he grabbed his book. He wanted to lose himself again, and there was no better way than with words.

"Hey Sirius - y'alright?" James chuckled. He was busy with Remus.

"Mmm, you?" Sirius replied, Remus' face enlightening his mood somewhat.

"If ... James...would just...yes!" Rem managed, as he pinned his friend to the floor. James groaned.

"Every time James. You should know by now, that I'm not going to give in. Not even to you. And I remain champion!" Remus yelled, spinning in circles, his arms waving in the air.

"Let Sirius try, yeah? He'll be able to do it. I was just tired - that's all. I barely got sleep last night."

"And the sleep that you did get..." Sirius winked.

"Shu'up Black."

James leaped on top of him, he's obviously regained his energy from his last bout. He leaned hard on Sirius' right shoulder, and rolled him onto his front. He straddled his back was just about to yell 'Champion' when Sirius put all his effort into sitting up, and dropping James on his back. He span round on his knees, pinning him to the ground. James laughed as he breathed heavily into Sirius' face,

"Okay, you win." Potter looked up at Remus, expecting him to say something amusing, but Remus' mouth was wide open, gawping.

"James. Get up now."

"Bro, what's happened?" Sirius asked anxiously, scrambling to his feet. As he arrived next to Remus, he breathed out and closed his eyes. He put his hands to his face and held the bridge of his nose for a momen, before placing his right hand on his hip and leaning back into a casual stance. He felt James' warm breath in his ear, as he sighed.

"Oh shit."

The red-headed girl was stomping towards them, dragging the gangly boy by the wrist. He was oviously objecting, but she stormed ahead.

"You bastard! How dare you James Potter? Sev's my best friend, and he may be annoying at times' began Lily, her eyes glaring into James', as the scrawny boy behind her made a noise of contempt 'but that is not a valid reason to bully him. I don't care what you say about me, but don't you dare start on Sev."

Sirius bit his lip and risked a glance at James. He was doing a good job of breathing steadily, and there was only a slight tinge to his cheeks. He looked rght back at Sirius and laughed.

"What are you laughing at?" Demanded Lily, lifting her chin up into the air. James stepped forwards. Lily blinked and held her chin up higher. James took another step. Lly blinked again. When James took his last step, he was abut three inches away from Lily. She had to look up high to see his face - James was a good 3/4 foot taller than her. He held out his hand, and reached to tuck a strand of her out of her face.

"Don't you dare touch her Potter." Growled Severus, towering over him. Sirius felt a pang of guilt inside. Not one, but two friends that he was letting down.

"And what are you going to do about it?" James asked, crossing his arms over his puffed out chest.

Severus opened his mouth slightly, and a shadow passed over his eyes. He jerked his head to the side, trying to get his greasy, black hair out of his face. He blinked twice. All eyes were on him. Sirius noticed how his hands slid into his pockets, but he also noticed the surprise in Severus' eyes for one split second. And then he looked at Lily and sighed. Sirius saw how his shoulders sagged, this scrawny teenage boy was disappointed in himself.

"Potter...please just...' Severus hesitated ' Please just leave it.."

"Leave what Snivellus? There's nothing there - nothing to leave."

"James I think-" Sirius started, but Remus looked at him, meaning to silence him.

"James! Don't you dare!" Shrieked Lily, as she saw him reach for his wand.

She lunged for him, but Remus grabbed her.

"Evans, you'll get yourself hurt. I don't want you to get hurt." Mumbled Sirius, as he took her from Remus. Her red hair was tickling his face as he restrained her.

"Lily, Lily - stop. Lily." She looked up at him, her breathing shallow. Tears filled her eyes.

"Please don't let them hurt him. Please stop it - please. I'll do anything - please! Just stop them." She whimpered, as her knees buckled and she slumped at his feet. Sirius sighed. He looked down and sat beside her. He looked into her face while she muttered under her breath.

"Look Lily - I don't know what I can do. I mean, I can't do anything." He managed.

"Well then, piss off." she snapped. He closed his eyes, breathing deeply. He felt the girl next to him stiffen.

"What is it?" he wondered quietly.

"Listen, Black. " Lily breathed.

In the distance there was shouting. Sirius could just make out the barks of laughter coming from near the old tree.

The pair scrambled to their feet and ran towards the crowd.

They stopped suddenly, standing like statues.

"Who wants to see me take off Snivellus' trousers?" Shouted James. Severus Snape was dangling from one leg in mid-air.