Lily made her way through the corridors to the Transfiguration room. She braced herself and reached out to open the door, just as Professor McGonagall opened it and said "Class dismissed." She turned to Lily. "Ah, Miss Evans, thanks for turning up. The rest of you go, Miss Evans come in here." She ordered and everyone did just that.

"So, where were you for the entire hour?"

"I was taking Potter to the hospital wing."

"I hardly think that would take a whole hour, charming though he is." She said sarcastically.

"I'm really sorry Professor."

"Well, I'll see you in my office tomorrow evening at 7 0'clock sharp."

"Yes Professor." She said glumly.

"Now, you should be getting to your next class before you get another detention."

"Yes Professor." She said, neglecting to mention that she had a free period. She left the classroom and headed down to the library.

"Hey Frank." She said and sat down at his table.

"Hey Lily. Why so glum?"

"McGonagall just gave me detention."

"Aww." He then pointed his wand at Lily and a smile spread over her face instantly.

"Thanks Frank." She giggled.

"Well, I have been told my cheering charms are the best in the whole school." He said smugly.

"What are you reading?" She managed to get out between laughs.

"I'm reading up on some material for Defence Against The Dark Arts." She giggled even harder.

"I think that one may have been a bit too powerful." He said as she fell off the chair clutching her sides.

"Come on." He lifted her, still guffawing, over his shoulder in a fireman's lift.

"Where are we going Frankie?" She tried to suppress another chortle but it came out as a strange hiss.

"You've never called me Frankie before. Nobody's ever called me Frankie before." She laughed louder and Frank sighed.

He eventually made it to the hospital wing and shoved the door open. He saw James lying on the bed and groaned.

"What's up Longbottom, make a mistake. You've never done that before." At this Lily shrieked and James jumped, then winced.

"What happened Potter, fell of your broomstick again? I thought you were supposed to be a great flier." He replied. Lily's laughing increased even more and he plonked her down on the bed furthest away from James.

"Actually…" He set out to correct Frank, but decided the truth was more embarrassing.

"What's all this racket?" Madame Pomphrey walked in carrying a glass of a clear liquid with an odour that stung the nostrils. "Here's your Skele-Gro Mr Potter." She placed the glass on the table next to his bed. "And what's happened here?"

"Cheering Charm… too strong…" Lily gasped between sniggers.

"Ah, I can sort this in a jiffy." She reached into her apron and pulled out her wand. She pointed it at Lily and Lily's smile vanished. Lily groaned.

"I feel dizzy."

"I can sort that in a jiffy too." Madame Pomphrey reached into her apron and pulled out a chocolate bar. She tossed it to Lily.

"Thanks." Lily moaned. She tucked in hungrily. "Oh, my head."

"Sorry, Lily." Frank hung his head. Madame Pomphrey disappeared back into her office.

"Call if you need anything." She muttered before the door slammed behind her.

"It's okay Frank." Lily mumbled and closed her eyes. She then tried to stand up but swayed dangerously. Frank leapt forward and caught her. He gingerly put her back on the bed. "I don' think I'll be trying that again soon." She chuckled weakly and Frank joined her.

They both stopped after a loud splutter behind them.

"That stuff is nasty." James muttered. He held a glass in one hand and was now covered in Skele-Gro.

"I'll get Pomphrey." Frank sighed. He knocked on her office door. "More Skele-Gro please." He called through the door.

"And can I have some water." Lily called. Frank turned to her and waved his wand. A glass of water appeared next to her.

"I better head to charms." He said after checking his watch.

"See you Frank."

"See you." He left and both Lily and James watched him.

"Now Potter," Madame Pomphrey said. "Make sure you drink this one." She said sternly. She turned to Lily, who looked much better now. "Miss Evans, do you think you are able to attend classes this morning?"

"Yes Madame Pomphrey."

"Very good." She went into her office once more and Lily stood up again.

"Bye Lily."

"See you Potter." She said without turning around. She made her way slowly up to charms. She knocked on the door then pushed on the wood.

"Sorry I'm late professor…"

"It's okay, Mr Longbottom filled us in on the situation." She turned to smiled at him but found him glaring back. She looked to the seat next to her and saw some Ravenclaw bimbo smiling viciously. She took her seat at the back next to Alice.

"What's wrong with Frank?" She whispered.

"He's just got a bee in his bonnet 'cause you're dating Potter." She giggled.

"I'M WHAT?" She yelled.

"Is there a problem Miss Evans?" Flitwick asked.

"No professor, sorry professor." She mumbled.

"Don't interrupt my class again. Or it'll be a detention." He warned.

"No professor, sorry professor, won't happen again professor." She said, but her face betrayed burning anger.

Flitwick resumed his lecture and Lily hastily scribbled a note to Alice.

'Who told you I was going out with Potter?'

'Remus, so it's true?"

'OF COURSE IT'S NOT!' But before Alice received it, it was intercepted by Professor Flitwick.

"Passing notes Miss Evans? My office, tomorrow, 7 o'clock."

"I can't do tomorrow, I have another detention." This was followed by several gasps, and a belly laugh from Sirius.

"The day after then." He said grudgingly. "Where you shall be joined by Mr Black, give me that." He ordered and Sirius reluctantly handed him one of Mr Filibuster's finest.

"It's a date Evans." Sirius stood up in his chair and put both his hands over his heart.

"Oh crap." Lily muttered.

"That's a double detention Mr Black." He sat down with a huge grin on his face. When Flitwick resumed the lecture, he turned around and winked at Lily.