In last chapter: James and Lily have been photographed at the Ministry of Magic annual ball and Lilly found out that if James has any more bad media attention he will no be able to fallow his dream and become an Auror.

LPOV

After having my second shower of the day and washing all of the makeup off I found the clothes that Sally had picked out for me. Tight black jeans that show a little too much of my body shape for my liking and a skin-tight green jumper that was made out of cashmere. The colour matched my eyes perfectly.

I made my way down across the Potter manor that was a decent size to where I could hear voices.

"I can tell you now that she is not going to like this." Said James, I could hear the groups muffled conversation through the heavy oak doors.

"Well there is nothing else you can do about it, you will just have to turn on your charm and get her to like you." Replied a deep female voice.

"No, I agree with James. She is not like every other girl. I think the only way for this to work is for both of you to agree on what is to happen next." Said Harry sighing at the end. Who are they talking about? Surely not me? I think it may be time for me to make myself know, using all my body weight I pushed open the dark doors.

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"Okay so let me get this straight, you want me to be your fake girlfriend so your public image will get better? And why would I do this? Why me?" I say. I don't mean to sound rude but James has girls that worship the ground he walks on, everyone of them would be his fake girlfriend in a heartbeat and even be his real girlfriend.

"You would be the perfect candidate because you are not like all those other trashy girls that stalk James," Began the lady with a deep voice that I had overheard before, since then I have found out her name is Alison and she is the Potter's public adviser. "You are smart, head girl and he has already been seen with you."

I nod, that does make sense.

"Now as to why this would be a positive for you is that you would be in the publics eye as well. Even though you are smart and are getting top grades at school that may not be enough for the Ministry to accept you into the Auror program. If you were James girlfriend we could do a publicity statement about two lovers following their dreams together, both wanting to protect our society by becoming Aurors. This sort of fame will make the Ministry stop and really read your application." Alison finished. Damn she was good at her job; I know that everything that she is telling me is true. There are thousands of young witches and wizards that apply to become Aurors. This fake relationship would really make me stand out.

"James, can I talk to you in private for a bit?" I ask looking over at the handsome boy for the first time since having a shower. He was still wearing his suit but the bow tie has been untied and a few buttons open. He still looked hot!

"Yeah, sure Lily. How about we go for a walk?" Said James running his fingers through his already messy hair.

I smile to say okay and let him lead the way. James looks a little taken back by the smile. I don't normally smile fully in front of people because of this. My grandmother was a veela and I have inherited her smile. It's enough to stop people in there tracks.

Neither of us spoke till we were out of the house and walking towards the lake they have as part of their grounds. But it is not an awkward silence. Both of us are just too caught up in our own thoughts.

I break the silence. "You know everyone is asking me what I want but this is about you too. Do you mind being my fake boyfriend?"

He looks a little shocked. Then he laughed.

"You know I have forgotten how kind you really are, thinking of others before your self."

I roll my eyes.

"But to answer your question I don't mind at all. I have known you forever and you are like a sister to Lu. The only thing that will change is that we will hangout at bit more. Though that would have already taken place since we are sharing a common room and should have all the same subjects."

I laughed, "James I think the only thing that will change is the fact that I will be holding your hand while doing all of that." He laughed too.

We both sit in silence for a while longer.

This time it's him that breaks it.

"Can I ask you something? I mean you don't have to answer if you don't want to."

"Go for it James." I reply.

"Why do most of the girls at school hate you?" He says and I'm shocked. That was the last thing I was expecting him to say.

All I can do is laugh.

JPOV

How have I never seen how beautiful she is before? Her laugh sounds magical.

"Guess you are hoping that I don't have some nasty trait that you would only find out about after we start 'dating'?" She let out another giggle.

"No. I mean that's not what I am asking." I splutter, it really wasn't. I was just curious.

"They hate me for the most stupid reason in the world." She began. "It's because of my hair."

I laugh; she has to be kidding right?

"No really what is it?" I question.

"Not even kidding, since before I can remember people have always commented on my hair, it was what made me stand out in the world. When I got my acceptance letter to Hogwarts I knew I could start afresh so I dyed it that horrid brown colour and tried to wear it up as much as possible. But it still stood out. I should have just cut it but I couldn't bring myself to do it. Girls at first were just jealous but didn't care that much till Summer came along and came out and asked what I do to make it so special. I told her nothing, which is true mind you, but she wouldn't believe it. So Summer went round and told everyone that I was a stuck up bitch that just wanted to have good hair so I could stand out in the crowd."

I let out another laugh, the strange this is that I can believe that, Summer has always been a bitch and fussed over the smallest things. This was so like her.

"So do you think you are going to go though with this, the whole fake dating thing?" I ask her getting back on topic. That was the reason why we were out here.

"What would happen if I didn't? To me I mean. I know what would happen to you." She asks.

"Well it depends how bad it gets tomorrow. But worst case you will be followed around for a little while and have a few photos taken of you and then just forgotten." She makes a face. "I mean that in the nicest way possible though."

"Okay." Lily simply says.

"Okay?" I reply.

"Okay I will do it. James you really are a good guy even though you have enjoyed your years at Hogwarts a little too much." I laughed at that. "But you shouldn't be punished for the rest of your life because of a few mistakes and who your family is."

I hug her.

"Lily thankyou so much. You have no idea how much this means to me. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!" Lily rolls her eyes.

"Okay, so what happens next?"

"We go into the house, tell a very excited Alison and she will freak out about you having noting to wear for your début, then she will run out of the house without even a good bye."

"Why do I have the feeling her and my mother are going to get on really well?" Both of us laugh at that. Marilyn should have done something in the fashion world; she just loves all that stuff.

LPOV

I went to bed after Alison left, James was right. She had a freak out and left without a goodbye, mumbling about clothes.

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"Rise and shine Miss Lily, Madam Marilyn will be here really soon." Said Sally the house elf. Even though I was staying in one of the Potter's many guest room I was still woken by a familiar face. Sally was right, like always my mother came bursting through the door before I even sat up.

"Lily, darling. Good morning." She sung, I could tell she had been filled in on the 'dating' plan.

"Morning mum, so I take it Harry filled you in on what happened?" I asked her sitting up.

"Oh yes darling," she paused to look at me.

"And?" I prompted.

"And I wasn't sure it was the right thing to do at first but I had a nice chat with this amazing lady called Alison and she has convinced me." Of course mum loved Alison, they would now BOTH get to play dress ups with me. Joy.

"She was the one that sent me up here, the post will come over breakfast and we will be able to see the photos of you and James and then she and I will take you out shopping."

I shot her a pained look.

"No, not one word about it. You will get up, have a shower and then come down stairs. You here me?" Said my mother grabbing my hand and pulling me out of bed.

"I got Sally to bring over some clothes and she has got your toiletries. Don't forget to wash your hair and get all that hairspray out." Finished my mother pushing me towards the adjoining bathroom.

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