I just blinked as Snape ran away. Why does he always do that? I sighed. Would he ever realize that I wanted to be more than just friends? I stood up, and took a deep breath. With my bag slung over my shoulder, I strode over to where the Marauders were. James was busy taunting first years, per usual. I mentally rolled my eyes.

"Hey! James!" I yelled as I was walking towards him. He immediately stopped teasing the first years. I motioned for them to scurry along. They ran away as fast as their fast little legs could take them. I adjusted my bag on my shoulder.

"Ah. Lily, have your changed your mind?" James smirked. I narrowed my eyes.

"No, I haven't. I'm not going out with you." He sighed.

"Well, what do you want then?"

"I just came to tell you how repulsive, disgusting, vile, and nauseating I think you are." James just blinked at me. I turned, and stalked off to the Gryffindor Common rooms. Out of the corner of my eye I saw him slump against the tree. Good. Wallow in all the pain I dish out.

I followed the staircase up to the common rooms. The stairs were moving pretty slow. I don't know if it's just me or what. Everything has been a mess in my life lately. James has been bothering me even more than usual lately. Sev has been sort of ignoring me lately. Lots of tests are going on in school, and my parents haven't been feeling well. I finally reached the Fat Lady.

"Password?" She blandly said.

"Lavender Leaves." I said just as blandly.

"Incorrect." She stated, shocked. I usually remembered the passwords. Strange...I looked around the staircase. There were no Gryffindors around. Hmmm...something's not right. I collapsed against the wall, and sighed. Luckily I had my notes, quills, ink, and paper so I could study and do my homework. I grabbed them out of my bag, dipped the quill in ink, and started writing tonight's assignment.

I was about 10 minutes into my homework when one of my friends came along. Summer Black. Despite her being the sister of Sirius, she was actually a very good friend of mine. She gave me a questioning look.

"What are you doing sitting on the floor like that?" She giggled.

"I forgot the password." I grimaced.

"Your kidding, right?" Summer raised an eyebrow.

"No. Dead serious." I replied.

"Whatever you say, Lils."

"Lilac Petals." I slapped my hand to my forehead.

"What?" Summer questioned. I started putting my stuff into my bag again.

"I said the antonyms of those words. Lavender Leaves was my guess. I guess this mess is getting to my head." We entered the Common Room.

"Should we study upstairs or down here?" Summer asked me, playing with her curly jet black hair.

"Upstairs, definitely. I don't want your brother and his goons bothering us."

"Good point. Have everything you need before we go up?"

"Yup," I said. "I think so." I grinned at her. Summer and I climbed the stairs, and plopped onto our beds.

After about an hour and a half of studying and homework, we found it time to go and eat. We safely stored our items in our trunks and dashed down the stairs. Summer skidded to a stop before the final turn around the corner. I nearly slammed into her. I noticed she was looking for her brother or any other trouble makers. She gave me a thumbs-up.

"Coast is clear." I nodded back at her.

We headed out the portrait hole and onto the staircase. Hopefully we'd avoid any drama and we'd have a peaceful dinner for once. Those are highly unlikely, and only happen once a month or so. Crossing my fingers for a peaceful one. I tugged on Summer's sleave and pulled her forwards as we ran to the Great Hall.