Hey again! So, this is my sixth story. Frankly, I'm quite disappointed at the number of reviews I got for On the Verge of Nothingness. I thought I would get at least five, since my friends thought it was pretty good. Oh well. Anyway, here's another humor fic that'll hopefully interest you. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I own nothing expect some characters you might not recognize.

Chapter 1

A Not so Perfect Graduation

Soft music started playing, and the audience's chatter dimmed as the seventh year students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry entered the Great Hall, their midnight black robes billowing behind them, led by Professor McGonagall. It was finally graduation time!

The students took their seat and the ceremony began.

"Dear parents and friends, I present to you this years graduates of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!" Dumbledore began, motioning towards the students. He gave his speech, and when he was done, polite applause was heard.

Then, McGonagall stood up and one by one, the magic diplomas were given. Finally, after the audience had settled down, Professor McGonagall stepped to the podium. She adjusted the microphone and began to say, "My dear audience, a pleasant good morning. Now, without further ado, I am pleased to announce this year's Valedictorian and Salutatorian, who are both from Gryffindor! Now, for this yea's Salutatorian, I give you, Head Boy and Quidditch captain, Mr. James Michael Potter!"

James stood up and walked up to the stage, a pleasant smirk on his face, ignoring the sighs of the many seventh years in the crowd as applause filled the room. He accepted his diploma, and a medal with a genuine smile, then, sat down on the stage chairs set for the valedictorian, salutatorian, and teachers.

Finally, Professor McGonagall said, "I am personally honored to present this year's Valedictorian. A true Gryffindor, she has shown loyalty, kindness to everyone, and bravery to the school, not to mention being the smartest witch in her year. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you, Ms. Lily Elizabeth Evans!"

A tremulous applause was heard as Lily walked up on stage, her dazzling and happy smile showing, her auburn hair shinning in the afternoon sun. Dumbledore presented her with her diploma and medal, smiling. She then stepped into the podium.

She adjusted the magical microphone, cleared her throat discreetly, and began her Valedictory address.

"My dear family and friends, good morning. I stand here in front of you today, to deliver a message to all you, especially to my fellow graduates. When I first came here, I felt so doubtful of myself, so anxious that I wouldn't fit in. But through the years of my schooling here, I, and the rest of my classmates, learned, not only magic, but many values as well that we may carry on to the future. I have become stronger, braver because of the many trails that have come my way, especially with the issue of racism that is rampant in this school"- she sent the Slytherins a look before continuing-. "So now, as we journey towards------"

"If I may speak, Ms. Evans," James suddenly interrupted, his usual lopsided grin present on his features. Lily looked taken aback, but recovered right away. The audience started whispering.

"James, sit down," McGonagall hissed sharply.

Lily interjected to her, turning away from the microphone and stepping down, "Oh no, Professor. Let him say what he wants to. After all, he is the salutatorian. The second smartest in the year. He must be given some time to say something. Mr. Potter, you have the floor,"

"Thank you, Ms. Evans" James said as he walked toward the podium. If he could have seen his parents in the crowd, he would have seen his mother burying her face in her hands, and his father grinning as he knew about what James was about to do.

He lightly cleared his throat and began. "Thank you, Ms. Evans, for that enriching and enlightening, not to mention, BORING, speech. But that's just the speech, I'm not talking about the person who's delivering it. Anyway, you might be wondering why I'm here in front of you and looking like a complete idiot. But let me explain. You see, I just want this last opportunity to say this, before we part ways. Ms. Evans here is the smartest, most wonderful girl in the world. She deserves this award, definitely. And even though she ruins my pranks with Snape, and can be a real pain since she's so bossy- sometimes- she's still great! And even though there are times when she looks like frog spawn with a red mop on her head, she still looks beautiful!"

Lily had enough. She was going redder by the second; she could not believe that he had interrupted her very well written and well though out speech just for that. She stood up and walked over to James and said with an irritated physiognomy, "Listen Potter, this is absolutely not appropriate for this occasion, so out!"

James merely pretended to ignore her as he said, "Furthermore-------"

He didn't get to finish because, in her anger, Lily pushed him off the podium and stepped up there herself. The audience was laughing now, everyone, including the teachers. Lily finished her speech in vain and quickly stepped off the stage.

Finally the festivities were over and the students went to their dormitories to change into Muggle clothing for they were about to leave Hogwarts once and for all.

After, they all waited outside for the train, still talking about the graduation. Lily found James lazily leaning on a tree, cool as you please, as if nothing had happened, eating an apple and apparently alone.

She walked over to him and said angrily, "What the hell did you think you were doing?"

"Me? Did I do anything wrong?" James asked, genuinely baffled.

"Damn right you did! I can't believe you embarrassed me in front of my friends, my family, the entire seventh year population, not to mention------"

"Oh come on, Evans," James said. "I thought what I did was sweet. My dad and Sirius thought it was sweet too, since they suggested me to do it. Hey, Sirius even wrote the whole speech for me".

"And that would explain why your father and Sirius were laughing their heads off as you spoke earlier? Tell me Potter, why on earth would you listen to something Sirius would say?" Lily said dryly.

Comprehension dawned on James's face. "Those two tricked me! Sirius is so gonna get his ass kicked later" he said to himself. To Lily he said, "So, after everything, now that we're officially out of Hogwarts, will you go out with me?"
Lily smacked him upside the head. "Really Potter, are you just so bloody dense or did you become like this by hanging around Sirius so much? After that stunt you pulled earlier, the chances of me ever going out with you have become negative. Thank goodness I'm leaving, because now, I'll finally get away from you!" Lily half-shouted the last part and stormed off to find her friends, leaving behind a slightly hurt James.

His friends joined him a while later and he smacked Sirius upside the head for tricking him, his disappointment gone. Finally, the whistle sounded and they al got inside the train. As Hogwarts Express led them further from Hogwarts and across the countryside, every student felt that they were taking the next big step in their lives.