Title: A Time For Change
Author Name: DarkForest214
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: "Transforming Thoughts"
Summery: Sequel to "Transforming Thoughts." Follow Lily and James in their new relationship while keeping an eye on their mischievous friends Remus Lupin and Sirius Black.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters or Hogwarts School. I did not write this to try and make money. I am not stealing from JKR and the publishing companies and whatnot… I own nothing!
Author's Note: I thought where I ended "Transforming Thoughts" was a good place to end it. Unfortunately, I enjoyed writing the story so much that I couldn't just end it. Know what I mean? Anyway, I decided to continue it…I hope it has similar success as it's precursor. (A.K.A. review people!) Oh, and don't mind the fluff…


Chapter One

"Goodnight, Beautiful," said James. "I had a wonderful time with you today."

Lily blushed, "So did I, I'll see you in the morning. Sweet dreams," she said before kissing him on the cheek.

"Not so fast, Evans. I want a proper good-night kiss," he teased.

"If you insist Potter," she smirked and she kissed him deeply, her tongue darting out quickly to meet his before parting and turning to leave.

"Goodnight," he said slightly dazed, as she climbed the spiral staircase. She turned and flashed him a smile before disappearing up the stairs.

As suspected, when James entered the sixth year boys' dorm room he was bombarded by questions. However, being attacked by a dog came as a surprise.

Padfoot get off!" James exclaimed as the shaggy black dog knocked him on his backside and pinned him to the ground.

Padfoot let out a sharp bark but didn't budge. "Translation please?" James called out, looking to Remus.

"Don't look at me, I only speak werewolf," Remus joked.

"Moony!"

"Oh, all right," Remus said sarcastically. "It's a rough translation, but here it goes… 'Tell us what happened today you bloody doe or I'll — Padfoot, that's not very nice," said Remus. They had roughly planned this out earlier otherwise Remus wouldn't have had a clue what Sirius wanted.

"Grrrowl woof!"

"If you insist… '—or I'll piss in your shoes,'" Remus finished.

"Very funny you two," said James, rolling his eyes.

"You asked for it," Remus said with a shrug.

"How? How did I ask to be attacked by a crazy dog?" asked James. "We should have him checked for rabies."

Remus sat on the edge of the nearest bed and looked down at his friend on the floor. "He's as sane as you and I. You asked for it by not telling him in the first place," he said simply.

"Tell him what?"

"Beats me," Remus shrugged again.

"Grrr woof."

"Oh, he's still waiting for your answer," Remus said while trying to stifle a laugh.

"It was a tail-wagging good time. Now will you let me up?" said James, raising his voice to prove his point.

"Grrrowl."

"He says that's not good enough," said Remus.

"Go chase your own tail you worthless mutt!" James snarled as he shoved Padfoot off him. The dog tried to regain his position but was knocked off. "Don't make me sprout antlers!"

"He's just a curious little puppy," said Remus as he scratched the shaggy dog's head between his ears. Padfoot's tail thumped loudly on the floor as he wagged it in appreciation.

"If you wanted to know so badly why not just come out and ask me?" James said as he rubbed his sore backside. 'Damn mutt,' he thought.

Sirius reappeared, sitting at Remus's feet. "I did ask you, and you said you weren't going to tell us anything. By the way, thanks mate," said Sirius, turning his attention to Remus. "That scratch between the ears was just what I needed…it really hit the spot."

"Anytime," Remus smiled, his hand still resting on Sirius's head.

"All right, fine. Do you want to hear this or not?" said James.

"Of course we do," said Remus.

"We're all ears," said Sirius.

"Where's Peter? I don't want to have to repeat myself," said James.

"Oh, he fell asleep half an hour ago," said Remus.

"Yeah, long day. He was plum tuckered out by the time we got back," added Sirius.

"Fine, whatever. Where should I start?" James asked with a resigned sigh. He knew without asking what Sirius wanted to know, he just didn't know how or what to tell him.

"How about you start at the beginning," Remus suggested.

"Yeah, start with what you two did after the Quidditch match," Sirius said eagerly.

James moved slowly to his bed, sat down and took off his shoes, all the while aware of the two sets of curious eyes that watched him. Remus and Sirius sat on the closest bed next to his — which just so happened to belong to Sirius — and listened intently, both eager to hear what happened.

When James had finally made himself comfortable he let out a sigh and prepared himself to begin.


A/N: Hmmm Lily "flashes him with smiles" a lot... R&R Folks, there's more to come!