A/N: Hello! I'm really sorry about the last chapter. Not my best work, I know. I was sort of rushing to get something up. Don't worry this one is way better. Thank you to VictoryNike and I felt like saying hi, my lone reviewers. I think my parents decided I went crazy after the big deal I made over those reviews. For everyone else, I can see you, you know. Maybe you'll drop me a one word comment?

I entered the Great Hall. The majestic beauty of the many students and wonderful sky still amazes me. The ceiling of the hall, enchanted to mimic the sky outside was a beautiful bright blue with cotton ball clouds. All around me younger students ran around, making swirls of blue, yellow, green and red. Sparks shot up from wands and older students scribbled hurriedly to finish homework before lessons.

Potter spotted me and ran over.

"Evans, let me be a gentleman and escort you to your table," he said with an exaggerated bow.

I raised an eyebrow.

"You, a gentleman? Potter you didn't even inquire upon my heath or offer to carry my extremely heavy bag. I think I may have to reconsider our alliance…"

"I'm sorry," he said, "How are you today Ms. Evans? Everything suiting your liking?"

"Yes, sir, everything is very well. Now lead the way to were you want me to sit. Alice must better be there or I'm leaving to find her."

That was when Potter tried to take my bag. My natural reaction was to hit him with a large book, so…

BAM!

"Evans!"

"You tried to rob me! I am so leaving!"

"No, Evans," James said, rubbing the second literature inflicted wound on his head, "I was being a gentleman and carrying your bag full of weapons. If I knew loving you would be hazardous to my health…"

"I'm sorry but I thought…you know, out of instict," I mumbled, blushing deeply.

James lead me to his area of the table were Sirius, Peter, Remus and Alice were already sitting.

Sirius was munching on a donut wrapped in bacon. I always marvel how much Sirius can eat and still be fit. Apparently being an obnoxious Quidditch player covers up for eating like a dog because all the Ravenclaws love him. I thought they were supposed to be smart.

Peter was eating a bacon wrapped donut as well but more out of respect for Sirius than for the food itself. After I help Sev Peter is next on my list of people who need help. I'm afraid that Peter doesn't really chose who he considers a role model. Sirius is okay, with school boy pranks, but one day Peter might chose someone with actual bad intensions.

Remus has hid scared nose in a book, like always. I befriended him during the first semester of first year. He was my first friend at Hogwarts. He always, then and now talks about great stories of what he wants to do when he's older but he always says something is holding him back. I don't know what it is but it's making him a coward.

Alice looks thoroughly disgusted with were she's sitting. When she sees me she jumps from her seat.

"Lily, that dude," she said pointing at Potter, "kidnapped me from my seat with Marlene and brought me here. He said something about this would be the only way you'll agree. If I'm a hostage and he's threatening you, don't give in, I'll handle it, I'm a Gryffindor."

I burst into giggles at the sight of how serious she looks. She really thinks she's doing me a favor.

Alice look perplexed at my hysterical laughter.

"So he's not threatening you?"

"No, Alice. James promised to help me with Snape's problem's out of his own free will. We agreed last night to talk about it over breakfast."

Alice looked like she didn't believe me but hesitantly sat down.

"Still here, you know," James whispered over the table. He plopped a spinach and cheese omelet onto my plate.

I looked at him, shocked. That was a very gentlemanly thing to do. With today's attitude I could barely bring myself to remember the arrogant toe rag.

"So, Evans, you mentioned earlier an alliance." He cut his toast, completely oblivious to his good behavior.

"Yes, I did. So what?"

"I think we should agree to the terms of an alliance."

"What?"

He looked me in the eye.

"Evans, I do not want to invest my time and effort into a benefit project that helps out Snivellus and remain on rotten terms with you. I want it made clear I'm doing this for you not him."

I thought about possible terms and conditions.

"Alright, Potter. I'll turn a new leaf with you if you help me with Sev and try to change your bullying qualities. Maybe you'll even have a shot with me."

Potter made a fist pump. His grin was so wide I was afraid it would jump of his face. He then composed himself and stretched out his right hand.

"Deal."

I shook his hand.

"Deal."

"Hey Lily?" Potter said.

I rolled my eyes at such a sudden transition to a first name basis.

"I told Sirius about your idea of helping Snivellus and he was completely confused. Can you clarify for him why you decided to help Death Eaters?"

Sirius turned around at the mention of his name.

"Well," I said, thinking hard about my reasoning, "Sev was my friend forever and I know what he's been through. He's been through a hard childhood and no matter the offenses he did to anyone he deserves to have an uncut soul. No one deserves to be a Death Eater."

Both James and Sirius nodded. Sirius resumed his flirting with the Ravenclaw fourth year while James kept his eyes fixed on me.

"Lily, do you have a plan for helping Snape?"

"No, not really, I was going for a hit and fall tactic," I said squirming slightly. I always had a plan but I didn't know how to approach this problem.

James looked shocked.

"The great Gryffindor princess, prefect, straight O student doesn't have a plan?"

"Well do you?" I said, slightly agitated.

"Sure, the way I approach every science project: PI HEAD C."

"What?"

"It's a mnemonic for the scientific method: Problem, Investigate, Hypothesize, Experiment, Analyze Data, Conclude. PI HEAD C."

"That's pretty smart."

James shrugged.

"Seventh grade muggle science. Read it in a book."

I looked at him fascinated.

"That might just work."

A/N: I need your opinion. If I change the title will it be too confusing to find?