Getting Along

Prologue

Lily Evans never fancied James Potter too terribly. In fact, she didn't like him one bit, at all. He was far too pompous for her liking. Besides, he was such a git.

And anyway, any male who dedicated his life to chasing you around, vying for your attention over anyone else's had to be on the pathetic side.

There were so many faults to him that it was positively ridiculous! He was a rule breaker—something she rather disliked in a man. Honestly, who wanted to spend their time visiting him in detention, or Azkaban when they aged? James was a bully, along with his gang of friends. Granted, Peter was a bit quiet and shy, and Remus seemed to try and stay out of it; but the two of them nevertheless encouraged Sirius and James.

They picked on Severus for no good reason—no, wait, what was it James had said? Oh yes. "It's more the fact that he exists, if you know what I mean…" Even if Snape was a toad, that was really no reason to be so cruel.

Far be it for Lily to judge people, but she also knew that Remus was a werewolf from their fascinating conversation after OWLs in fifth year. It didn't really bother her that the prefect was a werewolf. It was more so the things the boys did together during his transformation that upset her. They played jokes; they did things one shouldn't do on school premises…

And what was with this whole obsession thing James had going on for her, anyway? It was a bit stalker-ish, if you asked her. A definite turn-off. Exactly what was the boy playing at; constantly pestering her, asking her out, helping her, defending her, sending her letters? Wasn't he aware of how many girls in the school would die for a bit of attention from him?

His behavior was just disgusting. The way he knew how to aggravate her, and how to charm her…and how he grew on her. Of course, she still didn't like him. Nor would she go out with him by choice. But there were those obnoxious times when James would give up on her for a brief period of time, and date someone else. And naturally, Lily would be jealous that he had stopped trying to make her fall for him to be with some girl who clearly was an anorexic slut.

Not that anorexics were bad! But if they were with James, they were Enemy Number One.

Thankfully though, this time period was quickly over each time, and it was back to the old routine. He would pop out of corners and surprise her, and she'd groan in genuine disgust.

Lily was too smart to give into his phony charms. She knew his type. She was not placed into Ravenclaw for nothing. Gryffindors were foolish people who gave no second thoughts to their actions. It was off and go. They didn't stop to consider the consequences or possible outcomes.

If they did, James would give up.

It was for these mixed emotions she held for James (mostly bad, mind you), that she was shocked to see herself pursuing a relationship with the prat. Holding hands and all.

But Lily Evans knew it had to be done, and she was a girl of her word. …Even if it meant allowing James that sweet victory he had chased since first year.

One word: therapy.

Obsessive bugger.

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A/N: I've changed quite a few things in this story, just so you know. It's to fit my purposes for the plot and such, so please don't review to go "MEH! He's not blah blah! She's not blah blah!" I'm aware that JKR has said that James is a Chaser, and I've seen sites saying both characters were in Gryffindor. I also have read that they didn't hook up until seventh year, but I think (though I'm guilty of it myself) that 7th year Head Boy/Girl stories are cliché. That's just oh well on the factual part. This is my interpretation, and I hope everyone enjoys it.

It's only a prologue for now, but I shalt have my next chapter out within the week. Or so. I dunno, depends on how evil I'm feeling and how long I decide to make you wait. ;p

[Submitted: June 11, 2004]