Two hours later, Lily walked over to Marlene. "I'm practically dying right now without my sleep. Can we retire to our dorms...please?"
"No..."
Lily frowned. "Fine then." She held her hands up to her mouth, cupped them, then yelled across the room. "BLACK...I NEED SOME ASSISTANCE HERE!"
Marlene stared at her wide-eyed, as Lily smirked. "No, you wouldn't Lils... I swear I'll kill you!"
Black came prancing over, abandoning the brunette he was dancing with. "You called... my lady?"
Lily scoffed. "Marlene here, isn't letting me go to sleep, and i thought you may be able to convince her to let me rest."
"And...why would I be able to convince her when you can't?"
Lily smiled, and pulled out a sheet of paper from her pocket. Marlene yelped. "Lily! Where did you get that? I..."
With a wave of her wand, Lily silenced her. "See here, Black..." she said, waving the paper in front of his face, while Marlene made fruitless attempts to snatch it away. "This was written by our very own Marlene Mckinnon, or should i rephrase that? Marlene...Black"
Sirius' trademark smirk vanished as Lily un-silencio'd Marlene, who ran up the stairs into the girl's dormitory. Sirius grabbed the paper from her hands and read with a hoarse voice, "Marlene Black, Marlene Mckinnon-Black...Mrs. Marlene Black..."
He tucked the piece of paper into his pocket, then glanced at Lily. " Sorry Evans...I don't do commitment, I like Marlene, i really do, but she'll only be a one-night stand to me...it's just how I am. Tell her i'm sorry for that Evans..."
He walked away from her, his hands in his pockets, and his rugged, medium-length hair hanging over his shoulders as he walked towards the marauders with his head down.
Lily trudged up the staircase, guilt flooding her about what she had done. Marlene was on her bed, staring at the ceiling, when Lily came in.
"I know he said no. You don't have to break the bad news to poor, desperate Marlene."
"Oh Marly, it's not like that...im sorry, I really am, I just always thought he liked you and..."
"And you betrayed a friend to find out whether your enemy liked her or not, and threw your friend into a bottomless pit for the rest of her school life and maybe more."
"Marly...I really didn't mean to..."
"Save it. talk to someone who cares."
With that, she pulled the curtains, and went to bed, leaving Lily alone and helpless.
Lily stripped off her clothes and changed into her night robes, then went outside for a walk. She barely noticed that it was a full moon night. She raced against the wind, feeling it chill her face. She heard a growl, and stopped. In front of her was a very big wolf, maybe 4 feet, glaring down at her through it hazel eyes. She didnt have to wonder, she knew who it was. "Remus. Please it's me, Lily...Remus...don't hurt me!" she cried desperately, recognizing the wolf for who he really was. The wolf lunged at her, his claws tearing the soft skin under her robes. she backed away, and screamed. Her robes were torn, and blood stained them. Her head spun, and she struggled to her feet. She whimpered as she closed her eyes. The wolf lunged again, but was pushed away by an enormous stag. A big, black dog pounced at the wolf, teeth snapping, but never hurting it, herding it away from her. The stag nuzzled her impatiently, as she struggled to get up. The black dog came to her aid, as she gripped onto it's fur, and limped back to the castle.
When Lily awoke, her memories came flooding back to her. She found herself, in a hospital bed, and she lifted her dress to inspect her injuries. Madam Pomfrey had healed them as best she could, but the scars were still there. Other than that, she felt fine. "Madam Pomfrey!" she cried out. The young nurse came rushing to her side.
"Are you okay dear, you looked as though you'd been attacked by a wolf!"
"No madam, it was a dog, but I managed to get away. I feel fine now, may i go?"
The nurse looked at her, and not being able to find any excuses to make her stay, sighed, and frowned. "I suppose you may go, but if those scratches bother you, be sure to see me immediately."
Lily sat up in her bed, but let out a yelp, as the bruises on her hip started to open up again.
"My dear girl, you must stay here until those scratches heal completely. If you have anything to say to anyone, i can call them to the wing, but you must not stand up again."
Lily nodded, wincing from the pain. "Call Remus, please."
Madam Pomfrey paled. "Remus...yesterday was the full moon wasn't it...did he attack you?"
"you know about his condition? He didn't bite me, but I need to see him."
Madam Promfrey nodded. "I'll send for him right away."
Remus came in about an hour later, with his eyes downcast, and his face pale and sickly, like it always was after the full moon.
"Lily, why did you send for me? Is there a problem? I heard you were attacked."
"You don't have to pretend with me Remus. I know."
"Know what?"
"About your condition...I know it was you who attacked me yesterday...I don't care. A few scratches cannot keep me away from a friend."
"What if i'd bit you though, surely that would have been a big deal. I'm a monster Lily."
"If you had bit me yesterday, then you know what? Yes, I would be worried, but I'd know that i wouldn't have to be alone on those full moon nights. I'll never stop being your friend Remus."
"And i'll always be Grateful for that Lily. Will you come with me to Hogsmeade next weekend? As a friend? I want to show you something."
"Of course, Rem. And can you tell Potter to talk to Marlene about how sorry I am for-for the thing involving Sirius? You know she'll listen to him. She's like his sister." she sighed. "Tell him I'll owe him."
Remus smiled tiredly."I'll try Lils."
