The Hidden Secret
Chapter 2 -
Disclaimer - Sadly i do not own Harry Potter, it would be great if i did, but as i said, i don't.
I do own this plot and Natalie and Miley however.
- Heads common room -
Lily went up to the Heads common room and put away the things she had been carrying around all day. She turned around to go to her bedroom and found herself blocked by something.
"Oh sorry Potter, could you move?" Lily asked. Everytime she took a step towards her door, he blocked her.
"I'm Afraid i can't Evans, you and i have patrolling duties that started 10 minutes ago." James said with a smug look on his face.
"Oh crap, i forgot!" Lily exclaimed and grabbed James' arm and ran out of the portrait hole.
"Woah, settle down Evans" James said with a look of surprise on his face.
"Sorry, it's the first night of patrolling, don't want to have a bad record already." Lily explained.
"Well, well, well Evans, you have said sorry to me twice already tonight, could i be seeing a change of heart towards me?" James asked cockily.
"Ha, you wish, don't get used to it." Lily replied, rolling her eyes at the same time.
They spent the next four hours patrolling the corridors together chatting about random things like school, quidditch etc.
"Well, that should do for tonight i think" Lily implied, looking at James.
"Yep, time for my beauty sleep" James said while stiffling a yawn.
They walked back to their common room and set off on their way to their beds.
"Night Evans" James yelled out, hoping she'd reply. Tonight was the first time they had, had a civil conversation without biting each others head off.
"Night Potter." Lily called back.
James smiled to himself.
- Next morning -
James woke up the next morning and made his way to the great hall for breakfast. He put himself next to Sirius and grabbed some bacon and eggs.
"Wow Prongs, i didn't think i'd see you here this morning without a scratch of some sort." Sirius said in suprise.
"Yea i thought the same thing. Not one fight" James said, looking obviously pleased with himself.
"Lily must've hit her head or something" Sirius joked and stopped laughing when he caught the dirty look James just gave him.
Suddenly James noticed Remus comming into the entrance hall with someone, obviously flirting his head off. James looked over at his companion and noticed the beautiful face of Lily Evans. James' blood started to boil.
"Morning Prongs, Padfoot." Remus said with a cheery smile.
"Morning Moony." Sirius replied. James just went back to his meal.
"So, what's happening today?" Sirius asked, looking at his two friends.
"Quidditch practise" James simply said.
"Remus?" Sirius asked.
"Uh, im going to study in the Library today." Remus said nervously.
"Oh ok, well looks like it's just me and Wormtail today. No problems, we'll go over to Zonkos." Sirius said and with that he got up and left the hall.
- Library -
Lily walked into the Library and found Remus sitting in a corner, she did a quick check of her hair and made her way to the table.
"Hey Remus" Lily said, smiling sweetly at him.
"Lily" Remus said, nodding his head.
"Alright, so what is it we are going through today?" Lily asked.
"Charms essay." Remus answered.
Lily nodded.
"Alright, lets get some books then."
They began searching for various books to help them with their study. They had two books so far and one more would be enough. Lily went to turn a corner and bumped into something hard, making her fall to the ground. She looked up and saw Remus looking down at her. She blushed furiously.
"Oops, sorry Lily." Remus said, offering her a hand to help her up.
"No no, it was my fault." She said, taking it. She felt her stomach do a flip.
"Uh, i got the book" Remus said, showing it to her. He looked down and noticed he was still holding her hand. He did a nervous laugh and let go.
"Great, lets get to it then." Lily said, wishing he hadn't let go.
They studied and worked on their essays for an hour, chatting casually and helping eachother.
"I just wanted to say Lily, thanks again for all the help." Remus said keeping his head down at his work.
"Oh, don't worry about it, i enjoy helping you." Lily said, smiling at him.
"You do?" Remus enquired.
"Yea, what's not to like about helping you, you're nice and not a complete bore, i have fun studying with you." Lily said, blushing.
"Thanks Lils, i have fun working with you too." Remus said, placing his hand upon hers. Lily looked up at him, shocked. Remus quickly took his hand away.
"Sorry." He said turning back to his work quickly.
"Don't be" Lily said.
Remus looked back up at her and found his hand caressing her face. He then couldn't control himself and found his lips upon hers. He kissed her lightly and she didn't pull back. He fancied Lily and apparently she felt the same way.
They broke apart and looked at eachother, searching each others eyes. Remus just smiled at Lily and she was first to speak.
"Uh, do you think this'll do for today?" She said nervously but giggly at the same time.
Remus nodded.
"Yea, i only have a little more to do, i'll finish the rest tonight."
With that, they got up, hand in hand and walked out of the library.
- The common room -
"you WHAT?" Miley yelled, causing the heads of many to turn. Lily had just told Miley and Natalie what went on during her study session.
"Shh, i like him, okay? you can't blame me, he's so nice." Lily said explaining to them.
"What's James going to say when he finds out one of his best mates is making out with you?" Natalie said laughing.
"Stuff James, i don't think Remus will care too much, as long as we're happy, Anyway i don't belong to him, i can like whoever i want." Lily said proudly.
"Speaking of the devil" Miley stated.
Lily turned in her seat and saw the marauders entering the room. Lily shifted in her seat uncomfortably. She watched as they made their way towards them. Sirius and Remus were leading the pack and she saw James trailing behind them, (which was a first) staring at his feet.
"Well, well, well miss Evans, i've just heard what you've been up to." Said Sirius with a huge grin on his face, taking a seat next to Miley. Remus took a seat beside Lily and took hold of her hand. James sat to the corner while Peter sat beside Sirius.
"Oh, shut up Black" Lily replied, trying to hide a smile.
"Spose we'll all be seeing each other more often now that you two are a pair." Sirius said, winking at Miley as he did so. Miley rolled her eyes and giggled.
Sirius grinned and began surveying the room.
"So, hogsmead this weekend, you all going?" Natalie asked.
"I Sure am, me and Prongs here need to stock up on some dungboms." Sirius answered.
"So you aren't taking anyone then?" Lily said. Usually Sirius always had some girl hanging off him.
"Nope. Not yet anyway." He said, looking around the room again. "I take it you two are going together then?" Sirius asked.
"Don't know, haven't asked yet. Will you come with me?" Remus asked, turning to Lily.
Lily nodded and he squeezed her hand lightly.
- Patrolling Duties -
Lily and James were patrolling the third floor and hadn't said a word to each other all night. They spent their duty in silence, each thinking to themselves. James then broke the silence.
"So, you and Remus huh?" He said, not looking at her.
"Yea so? what's it to you?" She asked playing with her fingernails.
"Nothing. Makes sense i guess. You and Remus both the serious, goody two shoes type." James said, still not making any eye contact.
"Yea, spose so." She said.
They went back to their thinking. Lily did feel sorry for James. He had liked her for over 6 years now and she had just hit it off with one of his mates. She couldn't help her feelings, he knew she wasn't interested in him, but she still couldn't help but feel bad.
"So, quidditch next week?" Lily said trying to make some conversation.
"Yep, Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff." He answered.
"Cool, i'll come and watch you then." She said, trying to lift his spirits.
"Really? i thought you weren't into quidditch?" James said.
"I think i can survive one game." She said smiling.
James smiled to himself, he now had a good feeling about the match, knowing Lily would be watching him.
They finished their rounds for the night and went up to their common room.
"Night James." Lily said, knowing he'd be surprised by the use of his first name.
"Night... Lily?" He said, sure enough he was shocked and walked into his room thinking hard.
Lily went into her room and thought to herself. She as glad she was with Remus, James was right, it did make sense.
b A/N: Ok hopefully you liked that chapter, getting into things now. Please R&R this is my first proper FF so i'd like to know if i should give up or not! /b