Chapter 2
A/N: Hey if anyone's reading this Thanks! Ok. Made it to the second chapter let's get this disclaimer over with.
Disclaimer: Thou art wish with all thy heart that thou owned thy Potters but sadly thou art not. Thou grand J.K. Rowling owns that in which I strive.
A/N: How was my Shakespeare? I've never even read the actual thing though. Wish I did.:( Oh well. On with the story.
James" Aargh! Stupid hair! Stay down!" I yelled angrily at my mirror. I was trying to make it stay down for what seemed like the seven thousandth time. I was trying to get ready for the party my mother was throwing. I had to look good for Narcissa.
Narcissa was my best friend, Sirius Blacks, cousin. Sure she was a few years older, in her sixth year at Hogwarts, but she is beautiful. Sirius and his family are also a pureblood wizarding family so I had met them on many occasions.
Sirius and I were thick as thieves. Literally. We stole many things from people as pranks but we hope to move past that this year at Hogwarts.
After another five minutes of gelling my hair I just gave in and ruffled it. I pulled the dress robes my father had bought me and headed into my mansions long hallway. In the hallway my mother caught sight of me.
" James! Didn't I tell you to fix that hair." My mum called strictly but affectionately. I knew she loved my ruffled black hair.
I gave her a cheeky smile before replying, " Mum can't you see? I'm perfect. There was never anything to fix." Her hazel eyes sparkled with amusement.
" Honey bun." I cringed I hated that. " You better be perfect. You took enough time getting out. I'd be surprised if you even had one birth mark." She smirked at my expression. She knew I was disgusted when she talked about being in labor.
" Gross mum! Keep some information for yourself!" I mimicked a barf and ran down the stair's to greet the arriving guests.
" Hi Sirius! Hi Mrs. Black." I called to Sirius and his rather… cruel mother. His mum just scowled at me. She hated Sirius and me. To her only Regulus was her son. I completely ignored Regulus, Sirius's younger brother.
Sirius ran up to me and smacked me on the back. " Man, I missed you. You didn't invite me over all week." He did a fake pout, which just made his usually handsome features just look odd. Sirius was tall for his age maybe 5"6 compared to my 5"5. He had dark brown eyes with pupils so big they looked black, while my hazel eyes were covered with large wire rimmed glasses. His jet-black hair was always neat and mine was, well, ruffled to perfection. In other words, Sirius Black would get all the girls at Hogwarts while I would get none. Which made it lucky for me that Narcissa was Sirius's cousin.
" Sorry, my mum was frantic about the party. She wouldn't let me invite you." I laughed. " Hey when are your cousin's coming?" I asked carefully not letting on to the fact that I was in love with Narcissa.
" Oh, Andromeda is coming soon and Bellatrix and Narcissa are hopefully not coming at all." Sirius said spitefully. He hated Narcissa and Bellatrix. Andromeda he didn't mind as much but he really didn't like his family in total.
" Ah, Sirius they're not that bad." I muttered.
Sirius shot me a death glare. " Oh yes they are. You just have the good fortune not to know them well." He growled. " The first year back from Hogwarts Narcissa shot snakes at me. Last year when Bella came back from her first year she strangled me with snakes. They're in Slytherin James. Slytherin. The dumb snake house. I want to be in Gryffindor like your family was. I'll probably end up with them though playing Quidditch for the stupid Slytherin team." Sirius finished angrily.
The Black family had always been in Slytherin. Just like the Potter family was always in Gryffindor except for the occasional Ravenclaw. " Don't worry Sirius you will be." I said comfortingly. " I'll be the seeker and you the beater. We'll be the best Gryffindor Quidditch player's ever." Now that I thought about it I never had actually talked to Narcissa or Bellatrix. Sure I had greeted them but the only thing I actually knew about Narcissa was that she was beautiful. She had long blonde hair and ummm….ummm… eyes the colour of… Ok I don't know what colour her eyes are but I know she likes umm. Well I know she has blonde hair that sparkles and shimmers.
I was in my own world thinking of Narcissa when Sirius's hand waved in front of my face. " James. Earth to James. The idiots are here. And look Narcissa'a brought her boyfriend." Sirius's words made me snap back into reality. BOYFRIEND! I had to see who it was. Without another word I raced into the entrance room where I saw Bellatrix, Andromeda, Narcissa, their mother and…Lucias Malfoy!
I ran up to greet them. Narcissa sniffed her nose. " It smells like mud bloods in here." She looked down at me with a look of disgust. " Oh, wait its just muggle lovers. Lucias, honey" she put a ton of emphasis on the word just to aggravate me. She knew I liked her. DAMN! Then I heard my mother's voice suddenly in my head. 'Don't curse James Charles Potter! Apparently I can't even swear in my head without being haunted by my mother.
Bellatrix cut her off with a hiss " Take my cloak you baby." She threw her cloak at me and stalked into the ballroom to see if she could find any other Slytherins here. Narcissa took Lucias into the ballroom as well throwing their cloaks at me. While their mum just glare and placed her cloak on the pile and left Andromeda took her cloak and hung it in the closet..
I was confused was that the kind of person Narcissa was? Or was she just acting that way because of her boyfriend a Malfoy.
SiriusWhat's up with James? He just ran off to find my cousins. My EVIL cousins. Does he like one of them?
I immediately thought Bella because she was only a year older but then I realized. She was butt ugly. She was about 4'10 and extremely bitchy. She had black hair that always looked rather ratty and eyes the colour of, well, poop. She even had a pointy nose.
No, he liked Narcissa. That's why he looked so alarmed when I said she had a boyfriend. It's not as though I think Narcissa's pretty but many do. She has long bleach blonde hair that looks similar to Lucias's now that I think about it. Her eyes were a gray colour that would have been pretty if they weren't so cold and she always looked as though she had just eaten something sour. All in all, Narcissa was prettier than Bella but not by much. Andromeda was just not his type.
I have to stop this.
I headed to the coatroom where I saw Lucias and Narcissa disappear into.
What's that sound? Murmuring? I caught a few words like James, crush, stop, die, love and fine. This wasn't right.
I crept closer to the door and pressed my rather large ear against it. " Lucias, I said I'd stop the spell what more do you want?" Narcissa sounded exasperated. What kind of spell had she put on James?
" Cissy, the idiot thinks he's in love with you. I want to kill him." Lucias stated matter-of-factly. (Or as matter-of-factly as a murmured sneer could be.) So this was what was up. I should have guessed, I mean, James has met her. He knows what she's like. He would never actually like her. I assured myself that James had a brain, (even if it's the size of a pea.) And would never, and I mean never, like Narcissa for, well, Narcissa.
JamesOh the beautiful blonde magnificent hair. Narcissa really was brilliant and deserved much better than that stupid conniving git Malfoy. I'll be that someone, I really will. Puh, said another voice in my head that did not belong to my mum. You are too good for that spoiled-rotten, muggle-hating, ugly piece of --! The voice broke off suddenly but I knew what it was going to say and I felt like punching it. But sadly it was inside me so if I hit it, it would, well, hurt me. Though I'm glad I didn't hear my mum's voice again though she didn't actually hear me it was just that stupid guilt thing or something.
I'm not good enough for her you stupid voice, she's better then me. I told it matter-of-factly. Then what makes you think you can win her cold, black heart? Okay this voice was going to get it! Wait am I talking to myself? Yeah I'm insane. I'm going to stop now. At that moment I saw Lucius and Narcissa walk into the ballroom.
Narcissa's dress robes were a shiny black as to match Lucius's but looked much better on her. They made her shiny blonde hair stand out and her ummm. Well it made her almost white blonde hair stand out.
I hurried to find Sirius; I couldn't face her alone, not now. I'll pull some pranks with Sirius and Remus if he ever gets here. Remus was a half-blood. His dad was a good friend of my dad (and had dated my mom! DATED! Euh!) And his mom was a muggle nurse. They were really nice people.
I found Sirius in my room digging around. I assumed he was looking for pranks to pull. " Hey. Sirius! The good pranks are in the hole in my closet. Not under my bed." I laughed as Sirius's face became visible rather then just his butt. (No matter how much you (or me) wish we could see it James didn't :)) Sirius smiled at me. Well it was more of a goofy grin/Guilty smile. What was he doing? " Oh right, I forgot." ( A/N: If you like it Review!! Sorry I had to put this in the middle or I might forget.) I didn't think he forgot but I let it go.
" Come on let's prank Malfoy!" I cried and ran into my large walk-in closet. I pushed away the hamper that covered the hole I had made to store pranks and took out a firework. " How's this?" We both started laughing evil scientist laugh's rather uncontrollably and I fell to the floor in a fit of chuckles. (Men don't giggle. That's for girls.)
We left my room and ran down the stairs and into the ballroom. We hid in a dark corner and started to light a firework. Just as we set it off I saw a sandy haired boy with a few freckles and gold eyes walk in. Remus was here! I pointed this out to Sirius over the guest's screams of terror. (Okay I'm exaggerating. Only Bellatrix and a couple of elderly ladies are screaming along with a few babies that were screaming before.) We ran up to Remus who looked extremely tired but happy to see us.
" Hello Mrs. Lupin. Hello Mr. Lupin." I greeted his parent's politely. I strode over to Remus and noticed he looked about 5'6 as well. Darn! I'm the shortest one! " Hey Remus how's it going?" I asked interested I hadn't seen him since muggle school had let out in June.
" Oh, You know." He cast a nervous glance at his parent's. " Fine, I guess."
" That's great. Did you get your letter's?" Sirius asked excitedly.
" Yeah start's on the first of September. You go to Diagon Alley yet?" Remus asked us happily.
I nodded quickly as Sirius went on about all the cool stuff he had bought there.
Once Sirius had finished I asked. " Hey do you guy's want to stay over 'til we go?" They both looked excited for different reasons. Sirius I knew didn't want to spend the week with his horrible family and Remus just loved my house because it was all magic and he didn't have much magic stuff since his mum had muggle friend's come over.
"I'll get my mum to accio it over. She'll be happy to get rid of me." Sirius smiled broadly. " But you should ask first."
"Yeah my dad will agree no problem I just don't know about your parent's." Remus added hopefully.
" Fine. I'll be right back you guy's don't move." I called over my shoulder as I raced over to my dad.
My dad looked a lot like me except no glasses and he had blue eyes. I smiled my most dazzling smile and walked up to him. " Hey, Dad."
"What do you want Slugger?" My dad answered suspiciously. He must think it's a prank.
" Dad, Can Remus and Sirius stay over 'til we go to Hogwarts?" I asked ready to get on my knees and beg.
" Sure son if their parent's say it's alright." He smiled and turned back to the conversation he had been having with Allistor Moody who is second in command in the Auror department at the Ministry.
I grinned gleefully and trotted back over to Remus and Sirius. " He said yes!" I cried happily. Sirius' face lit up with the promise of a week away from his family and he dashed off to find his cruel mother to get his stuff. Remus just grinned and turned to talk to his parent's who were still close by.
As I waited I let my gaze wander over to Narcissa who was now standing with Bellatrix. Without a second thought I made my way over to my beauty. As I neared unnoticed I heard them say, " Potter boy," and something that sounded suspiciously like, " Reverse spell." A chill went down my spine. What was going on?
I slowly got closer until I was close enough to hear the entire conversation. Bellatrix was talking now. " Cissa! You put a love spell on that filth?" she spit in disgust. " How could you? Do you want him stalking you? It's not like he could be helpful!" WHAT? Under a love spell?! ME?! No way my feelings were true. Really? Asked the voice in my head. What do you know of her? Why do you love her? All you know is her hair is blonde! You don't love her. You never did it's only a spell. My brain battled itself into the conclusion that indeed I didn't love her. I just thought she had nice hair. Then I tuned back in to the conversation-taking place about three feet in front of me. Bella was talking again. " How did you do it?"
Narcissa looked at Bella with laughter in her cold eyes. " Hairspray." Of course! Hairspray! That's why that was all I saw about her.
" Gimme some!" Bellatrix cried eagerly.
" Puh," Narcissa scoffed. " No way am I letting you use it on that Lestrange boy." This conversation was getting boring so I decided to leave. As I left I heard Narcissa mutter," It wouldn't matter anyway. Lucius poured it out. It should stop taking affect…" Narcissa took a look at her magical watch. " Three minutes ago." My heart leapt, now I didn't have to be under her spell. Literally. I was free! I ran over to Remus and Sirius who were waiting for me where I had left.
" Hey I can go," Remus said holding up a large duffel bag that apparently his dad had summoned here. Sirius held a large trunk just above the ground to signify that he was allowed too.
"Great!" I cried ecstatically. My friends could stay!
" But my mom's going to bring my trunk and school thing's for me tomorrow." Remus replied happily. " This way my dad doesn't have to spend an hour putting my stuff in my trunk from here." Remus laughed.
" My trunk was already packed. I hoped you'd ask us over." Sirius explained. Sometimes I swear Sirius is psychic. I smiled happily and brought them to their rooms. Potter Mansion was so large that it had about 30 spare room's one of them was actually Sirius's room since he spent so much time here.
We all went into my room and sat on my bed. Hmm. What should we do? It's boring downstairs. Just then to prove my theory Sirius said out of the blue. " What should we do? It's boring downstairs."
We started to play wizard's chess after a couple minutes of arguing about what to do. We did that for a little while and had a tournament before anyone started to leave.
LilyDear Diary, I wrote as tears trailed down my bright red face. Petunia has been worse today. She was acting so horrendous by dinner that on my way back here she pushed me down the stairs. My magic acted up after that and she flew out the window all the while screaming ' FREAK! Luckily I only have three more day's to wait until I go to Hogwarts. Mom won't let me tell Matt and Mike where I'm going or that I'm a witch. It's not fair! They're some of my best friends they should know! Oh well I guess there's nothing I can do. I have to go now. I'm going to Vicky's to sleepover with her Nicole, Natie, Melissa, Becky and Bexca.
Bye diary!
I closed my diary and grabbed my orange backpack that I had already packed. I ran out of my room and down the stairs. I heard the honk of Natalie's dad's car signaling that I should go. I hugged my dad goodbye and kissed my mom on the cheek before racing out the door.
I stumbled into the garden and trampled my mom's favourite flower the lily on my way to Nat's car. I pulled open the door and crawled in. " Hey Nat! Hi Mr. Sinclair." I greeted them excitedly.
" Hi Lily!" Nat answered happily. " Let's go!"
Once we were at Victoria's I hopped out of the car and thanked Mr. Sinclair. Then ran over to my friend's and hugged them. They weren't that good friend's with Matt and Mike like I was but they were civil. (Except Nicole who liked Matt.) Which was why it took me by surprise that Matt and Mike were both there. I gasped in surprise and ran over to hug them too.
I turned to Vicky who was smiling. " What happened? Why are they here?" I asked confused after I finished hugging them.
"It's your going away party! I invited them because I know they're really good friends with you too I also invited Chad, Curtis, Wyatt, Brady, Ben, Jaymes and Wayne." She smirked at the last name. She knew I had a crush on Wayne. I glared daggers at her while smiling my life out.
I walked inside and dropped my stuff at Vicky's door. I headed down the stairs where everyone else was going. I found myself standing at the edge of a party. People were dancing and I was happy to see Nicole dancing with Matt. Melissa was dancing with Chad and I saw Natalie dancing with Wyatt. Vicky was dancing with Jaymes and Rebecca was dancing with Brady. But to my dismay I saw Melanie, who I hadn't even noticed dancing with Wayne.
I sat on a chair and watched the activity. Some people were just standing around or dancing by themselves but most had a partner and were dancing. I saw Becky dancing with Frank even though she says she hate's him. I just sat there for a few minute's my cheeks an unattractive shade of apple. When it seemed like I would sit there forever Mike came up to me. " Hey, Lily. I was wondering if maybe you wanted to dance. With me." Mike asked shyly. He looked so cute. I had never seen him acting shy before so I let out a little giggle. It seemed Mike misunderstood and sadly answered, " Oh. Sorry. I'll just go…" He trailed off but I grabbed his arm.
" Mike. I'd love to." I gave him a huge smile that didn't show the disappointment I felt inside that it was Mike and not Wayne that I was dancing with.
I soon forgot my disappointment as we danced but it returned every time I saw Melanie and Wayne.
After everyone finished dancing we gathered in a circle. Victoria, as the host, came into the middle of the circle with a ginger ale bottle. " Okay, you should all know this game. It's called Spin the Bottle." Everyone either let out a groan or an excited titter at this. "Okay since it's Lily's party she can go first. If it land's on someone who's of the same sex then you kiss the closest of the opposite sex. Got it?" Vicky asked everyone. No one needed her to explain but the way she had done it kind of confused everyone but no one spoke up too afraid if getting a long confusing speech. So I took the bottle from Vicky and she sat down in the circle.
I sat in the middle and placed the bottle in front of me. I twirled it praying it would land on Wayne. I got entranced in it's spinning and forgot what we were doing. Once it stopped spinning I heard some one gasp. I looked up and looked at where the bottle was pointing. It was pointing at Vicky. I looked to who was on either side of her. To my glee Wayne was sitting on her right. Vicky crouched over the bottle to see which way it was pointing to more. " Okay Lily. You have to kiss," She turned to her left and said, "Matt."
My heart sank immediately. Remind me to kill Vicky. Matt gave a weak smile and shot a glance at Mike and Nicole. He then leaned forward and pecked me on the lips. I then crawled back over to my spot in the circle, which had been beside Ben and Jaymes.
Matt spun the bottle and it landed on Melissa. He kissed her on the lips and hurried back to his spot. Melissa spun and she had to kiss Brady. Brady got to kiss Rebecca and she got to kiss Wayne. It went on like this for quite awhile until I had kissed Matt, Mike, Chad, Jaymes and Curtis. It was my last shot I knew because Vicky said we would eat in five minutes so I had to get Wayne this time. I spun the bottle and it started to slow and almost stop across the circle from Wayne but then sped up again with a tiny spark that apparently I only saw and stopped directly in front of Wayne. Yes! My mind screamed as I smiled trying not to give too much away. I felt my face turn into an apple colour and I remembered that it was Wayne who had first told me I looked like an apple. 'Look, you're apple red' I had glared at him. 'What?' He had asked. 'It's better than tomato isn't it?' I smiled more at the memory.
Wayne leaned forward and kissed me on the lips. I thought it lasted longer than just a peck but maybe I'm wrong. All I know is that it had been fun. I didn't realize that I was still in the middle of the circle when Wayne cleared his throat. I crawled quickly back to my seat and daydreamed for the next few minutes. Victoria's dad brought down pizza and we automatically ran at him for food.
For the rest of the night we just hung out and talked. I watched as people got picked up and hugged them all goodbye knowing this would be the last time I saw them all until Winter Holiday's. When I hugged Wayne I felt that familiar feeling of happiness that went with a crush.
Once all of the guy's were gone and Melanie had been picked up it was around ten thirty. Victoria, Rebecca, Nicole Natalie, Becky and I were all alone we got changed and ready for bed. We stayed up and talked for a while then fell a sleep in a heap on the floor.
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