A/N: Romeo & Juliet....I see it crossed many minds- mine included ;) I can say that I didn't (consciously) get the idea from Shakespeare, but once I began to write it I realized what was going on. But I'm not planning to go the way the play did at all, if I can help it. Any similarities are to Shakespeare's credit...lol, I can't even imagine trying to claim anything like that...

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One more thing- I attempted to explain some differences between the groups in this chapter- so bear with me =) hopefully it will make more sense.

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Lily hummed to herself as she sketched an inky mustache on James' face. She was quite alone; her friends had left her- to work again in the storage room. Out of luck, she was left with James. And thrilled about it, too.

"You are the most dense, most-" he stirred suddenly and she stopped talking. And a little irresistible too, if I might say so. No, no- I don't say anything. Stop thinking.

"Wha?" James focused his light eyes on her. He scowled in recognition.

"Being the idiot that you are," she began to explain. "you nearly got yourself killed under that pile of, shall we say, wall over there."

            James' eyes flickered and he jumped up, running to the rubble. He began frantically digging through it, until he pulled out a worn piece of parchment.

            He mumbled something to himself as Lily approached, pulling her hair back in a ponytail. "What's that?" she noticed markings on it. "A map?"

            James stared at her coolly. "Nothing. It's nothing."

Lily rolled her eyes. "And I suppose that's why you're so eager to have it back." She made a lunge for it, and he pulled back, causing the both of them to tumble over painfully.

            It was then that the storage room door burst open. Three dusty boys approached.

Sirius laughed. "A bit of fooling around James? Who've you got there?"

            Lily threw James off and stood up angrily. She glared at Sirius, who upon seeing her lost all thoughts of them doing something impure. "Oh." He said simply. They all looked away quickly.

            "You found it!" Peter and Remus rushed over, grabbing the parchment from James.

Lily had no time to think over it, as her friends came through the door and walked over to her.

            "I am no help when it comes to these things." Selene said, brushing dust out of her dark hair.

            "Right."

"So I shouldn't have to help."

            "Lily!" Kristen smiled at the red-head. "Long time, no see."

Cackling erupted from the other side of them room and Lily spun around smugly. Sure enough, James' friends had discovered his newly formed mustache. James looked capable of murder, and his eyes were scanning the room for her. She slipped away quickly, while Selene and Kristen were deep in an argument.

            Wandering around, she decided to check out the storage room, now that everyone had come back into the classroom. She walked inside, glancing from shelf to shelf full of dust. It seemed to be in some sort of arrangement, but whatever that was, Lily didn't know. A pop sounded behind her, and she turned around.

            "Professor!"

Dumbledore stood behind her brushing off his beard. "Good day, Ms. Evans."

            "Yes, well- what are you doing here?"

He chuckled. "We should be done cleaning up above very soon, but I wanted to ask you a favor, if you will."

            "Anything sir."

"Well, the Ministry has requested a report. They wish to know more about the groups here at Hogwarts. I know I said they are no longer in existence- and they won't be, after this- but I will give the Ministry what they want. Would you be so kind as to write a report?"

            "Me? Alright, well that won't be too hard."

"No- you will be assigned Cavillors. James will need to do the Auscultos."

            Her eyes widened. "Are you mad?!"

"Probably, but that isn't the point. They asked for outside perspectives. I thought this would be the best way to do it."

            "But I-"

They watched as a Slytherin looked into the room, passed by and noticed Dumbledore, and then doubled back in surprise. "Er-"

            "Oh, hello." There was a pause. "Mr. Athers, would you please bring James Potter over? Tell him I need to speak with him immediately." The boy nodded in confusion and walked off.

            Lily turned back to the old Headmaster. "Is this necessary?"
"I'm afraid so."

            Soon after, James strolled in angrily. He slowed a bit when he spotted Lily. Dumbledore's eyes rested on the ink mustache and he chuckled.

            "Complements of Evans." James mumbled, shooting Lily a death glare.

She smiled sweetly as Dumbledore proceeded to explain the whole situation to James, who simply stared like a lump.

            "How can you even ask me to do a report on- on them?"

"What do you mean, them?" Lily cut in.

            James changed the subject. "You're supposed to be Head Girl." He said, jabbing a finger at the mustache.

            "Potter, you are hardly in a place to call me immature. I may not know much about Cavillors, but I'm aware of the fact that you aren't exactly innocent. I suggest you don't take that road with me."

            James simply stared at her, his mouth working and searching for a decent reply. Dumbledore cleared his throat. "I should be going. Remember, first-hand experience is best, for a project like this."

            Lily scowled and turned away from James. Both of them headed toward the door, almost getting stuck together in their hurry out of the doorframe. She spotted James' friends drinking the nimbus potion, their robes drenched. "Leave boys to their own devices and this is what they do. Entertainment for the dim-witted." She commented. James grunted and stalked away.

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"First-hand experience." Lily mumbled to herself, walking alone back to the Gryffindor common room. "What's that supposed to mean?"

            They had been 'released' from the dungeons that morning, and were expected to eat breakfast and attend their other classes for the day. It was relief to be able to walk around and breathe freely again.

            Suddenly, the answer came to her. First-hand experience…it's like he wants me to go undercover or something. I guess I could do that…She knew the right charm. She could simply charm herself into looking like on of the Cavillors, or just someone else claiming to be a Cavillor, and then pretend to be one. "Yes, tomorrow. It'll work out…" she grunted. "The only problem is that I don't want to do it."

            She quickly mumbled the password and was greeted by James slamming into her.

"Watch where you're going!" Lily yelled at him, causing a group of first year Cavillors to look over in surprise.

            "Why should I? You were in my way!"

She let out an exasperated sigh. "I don't know whether to insult you, men in general for their retarded comments, or the Cavillors for being as dumb and unknowing as rocks."

           James glared at her before she slipped around him and headed up the stairs as casually as ever. She stopped, however, when she realized something else. What did she normally do before writing long reports? Research! And being the perfectionist that she was, her paper was going to be the best possible. The other motivation was for it to be better than James'. He gave her a confused and disgusted look as she went back out through the portrait hole.
            The walk to the library was almost not there, since she was so deep in thought. She knew the history of the two groups, she knew what they both thought on different issues- but did she know it all? Did she know enough?
            She strolled in, getting a nod from the librarian, and walked right over to where she needed to be. Having spent a countless amount of time here, it didn't take her very long to look anymore.

            "Hogwarts in the Old Days- no…here we go. Auscultos and Cavillors- the entire story." She laughed, almost falling when she realized just how heavy the book was. She set it down on the table with a loud thud.

            Her fingers flipped the pages slowly, until she came to one that looked insightful.

The Beginning of the Separation

            It has been said before that Voldemort wants nothing more than to break the wizarding world into two. It is therefore expected that the separation we see at Hogwarts is mainly caused by him and his disturbances.

            At first, students were eager to become involved in the fight against Voldemort. It was their future, and they wanted to have a say in it. So they debated on what should be done. Everyone had a different opinion, but most of them could be fitted into two categories. In time, the debating sides split into two groups.

One group wished to not go after him right away. To first try and do everything to prevent war. They wanted to think about their decision and be sure that it was the right thing to do. But by no means did they wish to let Voldemort go on with his ghastly actions. They simply did not wish to rush into anything, for they feared that the consequences might be worse. This group became known as the Auscultos.

The other group, however, did not believe that there was enough time to think it over. They wanted to be rid of Voldemort, and be rid of him right then. No time could be wasted in trying to find the best solution. In doing that, more wizards and witches would die. This group collectively became known as the Cavillors.

Both opinions are respected, and were respected at Hogwarts at the time. Until debates soon became heated arguments. Violence took the place of compromise. Students turned against each other in what seemed to be a war. They split in every way possible, over time. It has been around five years since that time, and still the separation is more evident than ever. The groups became more. In addition to their views on the Voldemort issues, they formed other similarities within their groups.

Auscultos are known for working hard. Most are honest and blunt. They are no smarter than the Cavillors, yet because of their dedication to their work, they often receive higher marks. They are often good listeners. (Hence Ausculto- to hear attentively).

Cavillors are bright and creative. Because of that creativity, they often enjoy pranks and games; which is what earned them their name- meaning 'to joke'. They are friendly and stubborn.

Although these similarities are often noticed- not all of them can be categorized this way. It is mainly their choice of which group to join that makes them who they are.

Sadly, what started out to be a way to bring Voldemort down ironically turned out to be exactly what he wanted- a complete separation.

Lily sighed. It was all true. But really- it wasn't her fault that they had split…."Five years." She mumbled. "That's a long time." She flipped to another page.

The Cavillors

They are known for…

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Lily awoke from a terrible dream, where there really was a war at Hogwarts and casualties amounted to almost half the school. She shuddered.

            She walked back to the common room in a daze. Suddenly she remembered her plan for the day and sighed. Backing into a corner, she muttered a spell. Her reflection floated back to her from a shiny knight nearby.

            "This should do." She mumbled. She was a dark-haired girl with dark eyes to match. Slim, birdlike face…she appeared a little demanding.

            A step into the common room and she shook her head at the division. It would have been approved by her, but that article had made her realize a few things. She caught herself before heading towards the Auscultos and instead joined the Cavillors with a grimace.

            She heard James' voice near her. "I just don't understand exactly what Dumbledore expects of me. I can't do a paper on the Auscultos!"

            Better to talk to the people I know, somewhat…I guess. She looked pained as she approached them and smiled.

            "Hello."

James turned towards her and supplied a wide grin. "Hey." He doesn't give me…Lily…grins. Not even a small smile… "What's your name?"

            "Er...Katie." she replied, at a loss for coming up with a good name. I should have thought of that before.

"Cool. I'm James; this is Remus, Peter, and Sirius. They're just dumb though, no need to talk to them."

            "Now wait just a moment!" Peter pushed himself through. "Speak for yourself."

They all chuckled at short little Peter and his usual outburst.

            "Nice to meet you." Remus said in his polite voice.

"A pleasure." Sirius sent her a wayward smile.

            "You guys seem nice. I'm- er- new here at Hogwarts. I thought maybe you could let me sort of follow you around a bit today. I'm a seventh year- you guys are too, right?"

            "Course."

"Good, then you…wouldn't mind?"

            Remus smiled. "I certainly wouldn't. I never mind a pretty girl following me around." The other guys laughed and nodded in agreement.

            "Great." She smiled. This isn't all that hard. Just pretend like they're funny and cute and they'll tell you anything.

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Lily laughed as Sirius punched her lightly on the arm. She had never imagined that it was this fun to be a- what did they call themselves?- a Marauder. At first, she had been mocking them. But then it became increasingly clear that she might as well have fun- and once she let herself, she realized that she really was having a great time.

            They had tricked a few professors into sitting into chairs full of glue, set a couple trash cans on fire, jumped out from behind statues to scare people; the usual. Lily felt like somebody else, and yet she was still herself. She could be herself, around them. She could let go and…

            No! What am I thinking?  The better part of her took over. This is ludicrous! What am I doing? She wasn't a Cavillor. She had only done this to write the report for Dumbledore. She wasn't supposed to enjoy this. Work, she told herself, this is only about the report.

            "I, er, have to go…I'll see you guys some other time!"

She heard Remus call after her, "But we haven't shown you our bubble trick!"

            In spite of herself, she smiled as she ran.

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I am in a daze. I don't know what to think. I don't know what I'm doing anymore. I feel like my whole world has been ripped out from under me. And it has…my life was about the two groups, about the separation…and now I find out that we aren't so different after all. The only thing that separates us is…pride.

She looked up from her notebook and noticed Selene and Kristen approaching her. "Where have you been?!"

"You have no idea what it's like to find your best friend gone!"

            She smiled sweetly. "I was doing something for Dumbledore." When their glares intensified, she appeared sheepish.

            "Is that what being Head Girl means then? You're going to scare your friends half to death over missions for Dumbledore?"

            Lily chuckled. "I'm sorry. I'll tell you next time."

"Fine." Kristen grunted.
            "We're going upstairs and getting ready for bed, seeing as how nobody else is down here at this time of night."

            Selene turned back around. "And if you aren't up there in ten minutes, we're sending out a search party!" she shook her finger at the redhead.

            Lily smiled to herself, and then it faded. "I'm so confused."

"Why is it that whenever I come down here to be alone I end up running into you?" she heard James growl from behind. At first, she didn't know what was going on. James had just been so nice to her…but then, it hadn't been her. Of course.

            "James, I-"

"You're pathetic! I can't believe I have to work with you!"

            She resumed her glare at him. "You already have."

"What?!" his stare intensified.

            "Today. Katie…I had to do undercover work."

His mouth dropped open. "Oh no." he paused. "That's impossible. She was…nice."

            Lily crossed her arms.  "Things aren't always what they seem. Neither are people."

They both looked away stubbornly, and then suddenly glanced back at each other. Lily smiled, and James' face melted into a grin.

            He stamped his foot. "Damn it. I can't help it. You're too…inviting."

She didn't stop to think about or ask what that meant. She didn't really care. "I don't know what this is. I'm all confused." She mumbled.

            "You're confused?! I think I've lost my mind." He paused, looking at her again. "No…I can't do this. I-I can't be nice to you. It's too…weird."

            "James, look at this." She handed him the page she had read the previous night in the library.

            His eyes perused it and he began increasingly solemn. When he was finished, he looked up, stared at her, and asked in an amused voice, "So today- how did you do it?"

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A/N: I wasn't sure…was that too sudden? Or confusing? Or anything of the sort? Well, let me know what you think. Again- thanks for those reviews- a few of you really made me feel good about this story.

I also thought it would be sort of fun to see something- if you guys review (I'll love you forever!), why don't you tell me whether you think you'd be an Ausculto or a Cavillor? Or if you'd be undecided. I'm just wondering =)