To anyone else the great hall was a hustle of activity, but Sirius Black found it quite dull today. It was the dry spell that was it. They hadn't pulled a good prank in weeks. The only excitement came from James latest attempts to woo the fair Lily. James was looking rather pathetic today, He had been rejected by Lily so many times now he was ready to give up and move on, though he doubts he could move on at all at this point. Lily by comparison looked absolutely radiant. That is radiant until she caught sight of Snivellus across the hall conversing with Mulciber and Avery.
Narcissa as sitting next to Severus and her sister Bellatrix was on her other side talking to the Lestrange Brothers. She knew she had to hold her head high and believe herself better than the rest but she could see Lily looking this way and sometimes wished she could have it as easy as the girl did. Severus turned to look at Narcissa. "Did you get the potions homework finished Narcissa?" Narcissa looked at Severus ' I got only what I could Severus, Most of it made no sense to me at all." "You just need to study more. It's easy enough once you get the hang of it." Severus said to Narcissa and she just nodded in agreement While her sister Bellatrix had heard and sniggered" Only you would think that Snape. Cissy does well she just does not like to boast which is why she will do well with her Betrothed Lucius."
Severus felt his face grow deathly pale at this news. Last he had heard Narcissa was single. Narcissa looked down at the table in shame, she did not want to marry Malfoy he was worse than Potter and that was saying something. Bellatrix smiled at her sister" She will bring much pride to our family unlike your mother Snape"
"At least I wasn't born out of incest," he muttered under his breath. Narcissa gasped in surprised she knew that her sister would not take that from snape" You want to repeat that Half-blood," she pulled her wand out ready to curse his arse off but her sister Narcissa grabbed her arm and said" Not Here Bella, there are teachers watching us. Privately." She hissed at her older sister. Severus smirked knowing that he was safe for now. Although he was sure to pay for the comment later.
Lily sat at the Gryffindor table chatting away to Mary MacDonald. The girls were always talking. Lily was finding it difficult to relax into the conversation though; she was waiting for Potter to ask her out again so that they could move on through the day to lunch. Remus saw Lily sitting more so alone that normal and walked over to her" Hello Lily may I sit here with you, I have to finish a few things to do with my potions." Of course Remus." Out of the four marauders Lily enjoyed the company of Remus the most. Remus smiled he quite like sitting with lily as it was much quieter" Thanks Lily it's much easier to get my work done here than with the two children down there" Lily looked down the table and sure enough Black and Potter were engaged in a miniature food fight completely understand." Remus shook his head at his friends.
James smirked having thrown some scramble eggs at Sirius in hopes to make Lily smile and laugh. "Do you think they'll ever grow up Remus?" Lily was fighting back the giggle that threatened to escape when James managed to hit Sirius full in the face with scrambled eggs which managed to catch in his hair. Remus smirked to himself watching his friends as James hit Sirius with the eggs" I hope so, but at the same time I hope not. Their antics are the only things that get me though some days"
"Well than I hope they never grow up too," Lily knew about Remus' problem. She had known since third year, and she knew that sometimes he just needed a laugh. She had to admire Potter and Black for their ability to make Remus laugh. Remus smiled a sad smile as he looked up to the sky it would be a full moon tonight and he knew it would not be a fun night. "Why thank you Lily, I hope you know they are making up another plan to attempt to woo you again." Obviously," Lily nodded while motioning to some stray egg caught behind his ear. ?" "Aren't they always" Mary asked. She was trying very hard not to laugh when Remus failed to remove the stray eggs. Remus chuckled to himself seeing the egg" Well he roped Sirius into helping him and well we all know how the black in Sirius shows when he attempts to woo a girl. Five galleons say she'll say yes," Mary said placing her bets. It was common enough between them; every time James tried something new the pair would bet. It usually ended with Remus pocketing some money. Mary was convinced that one of these days Lily would agree to go out with him. Remus chuckled to himself" You really think she will say yes Mary?" He looked at her" I'll take your bet. But when you lose don't try and get out of it." "I would never try to get out of it; mainly because I will not lose." Mary states as Lily interrupts her "Does it concern you two that I am right here?""Nope!" Remus chuckled at the antics of Mary" Of Course but we know that will not change your mind. Plus you love us Lily" And I hold out hope that you will say yes," Mary added. "And you like him. You so like him." Remus chuckles to himself.
No one notices James Behind them, he ran a hand through his hair and smirked "'is that so, Then you have to go to hogsmead with me Evans." "That is not so," Lily said with a pointed look towards Mary. "And even if it were I wouldn't have to go to Hogsmead with you." James looked at her" Oh come on Evans one date, you can't resist the Potter Charm" Remus shakes his head laughing at his friends failure. Lily plainly says "Yes" and Mary held out her hand to Remus with a smirk. Remus knew that lily meant yes to the potter charm but said nothing as James began to pump his fist in the air and smile" She said yes" "Yes," Lily repeated then continued. "I can resist the Potter charm because in all honesty it is not that charming." Mary looked completely crestfallen as she reached for her change purse. Lily for her part just set there waiting for James to say something. Remus smirked" I told you Mary, She'd say no."
James face fell slightly" One day Evans you'll have to say yes." Lily smiled at James and said plainly ""No I don't have to say anything."