PLEASE READ: Hellloooooooooooo, chapter four! Enjoy. :)
4. SURPRISE, SURPRISE
Jolie entered the Hogwarts library. It was cold, and obviously, winter was coming. She went around and looked for a copy of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. She got around to the section of school books, compiled per subject. Then she tried in the Care of Magical Creatures section. There were so many creatures in the book; flobberworms, unicorns, dragons, and all sorts… but she still didn't find what she was looking for.
She let out a tiny groan and sat on a chair. She wondered… Defense Against the Dark Arts section? Hmm. She stood up and tried. She saw a book called Killers Moste Evile and took it out.
"'Killers Moste Evile'? Are you sure?" called out a voice.
Jolie turned around and saw a pretty girl with fiery red hair and brilliant green eyes. She smiled at Jolie and sat on a chair.
"I'm Lily Evans."
"Hi. My name's Jolie Daniels," they shook hands. "Lily is it?" Jolie laughed. "James said something about—"
"Lilykins?" Lily asked with a frown.
"Well… yeah. Bothers you?"
"Yes," Lily laughed. "Especially because of the fact that Lilykins is yours truly."
The two shared a laugh.
"So, anyway," Lily took the book Jolie was holding, "This book comes from a collection, they all have 'Moste Evile' on the title like the most popular one of the set, 'Magick Moste Evile'. It's restricted, you know," and she pointed to a big red R on the spine of the book.
"Well, I was trying to look for something… a sort of creature, a cross-breed."
"A cross-breed? What kind?"
"Some sort of… animal. Cross bred with a magical being."
"Well, that's something strange. Magical being, as in a witch or wizard?"
"Yup."
Lily laughed. "Weird, you know! What kind of witch or wizard would breed with some sort of animal?"
It sounded really silly, so Jolie laughed as well.
"Anyway, you know James, right?"
"Yes," Lily said bitterly.
"He said you hate his guts," Jolie put on a smug.
"I do. He keeps following me around when he has the chance, saying, 'Hey Lily, go out with me' or 'Fancy dinner tonight?' I mean, it's SO ANNOYING! He's been pulling pranks on me ever since first year, this is probably just one of his other pranks, you know," Lily said wisely.
Jolie raised an eyebrow, "Ah, but how do you know if it is?"
"BECAUSE he's a huge troublemaker."
"But has he been flirting with you for a long time?"
"Yes. Ever since fifth year."
"Then he must like you for real."
Lily laughed. "What?"
"Oh, c'mon. No one in their right mind would pull a prank and make it last for an incoming three years. I mean, this is his third year of following you around, after pulling pranks on you for four years. It's like that hate-love situation! It's so cute. You should give him a chance," Jolie nodded.
"I don't know," said Lily slowly. "It's kind of hard to believe him after all this time. Plus, it would make me look stupid if I just go up to him and say that I'm gonna go out with him."
"I have an idea," Jolie smiled mysteriously.
Lily smiled too. She liked Jolie. "What idea?"
"Well, the Marauders invited me to Hogsmeade with them later at half past one. I'm thinking… of bringing you with me."
Lily opened her mouth but Jolie spoke even before Lily could protest.
"C'mon Lily! You've got nothing to lose. Technically, you're with ME, not with James, but he WILL be around. So you'll be able to see what it'll be like if you ACTUALLY go out with him. If he still pulls pranks and acts like a jerk, as you say so, then, well, don't EVER go out with him, if that's what you want. But then, if you enjoy Hogsmeade later… even more, IF you enjoy his company—then you have to go out with him sooner or later. Deal?"
Lily thought about it. She supposed she DID have nothing to lose. It was just like 'observing' James. "Deal!"
It was already quarter to one. Lily and Jolie were in the girls' dormitory, getting ready. Lily was wearing white trousers and matching white boots, a thick green sweater, white gloves and bonnet and a dark green winter coat.
"Don't you look like a Slytherin!" Jolie commented.
"Whatever," Lily laughed.
Jolie was fastening her brown boots. She was already dressed, too—black tights, a checkered black and blue skirt with a matching blue sweater. She also had a black scarf and leather jacket on. Lily thought she looked pretty.
"You look nice."
"Thanks. C'mon let's go, it's almost time."
Lily and Jolie were already walking in the streets of Hogsmeade. "Okay, so where to?" asked Lily.
"Zonko's, they said."
"No surprises there!"
They entered the joke shop and saw the Marauders playing with the display of exploding cards.
"Hello, boys," greeted Jolie.
They looked up and saw Lily too.
"James, look who Jolie decided to bring," Sirius said, clapping his friend on the back.
James put on a huge grin, "Hey Lily."
Lily put on a smug smile, "Hey, Potter. You better behave yourself or this is definitely the last time I'm going to be hanging out with you—oh, look!" She saw an owl fly around, with a letter in its beak bearing her name. She went away first to get her unexpected letter.
Peter, Sirius and Remus were all poking and teasing James.
James stared at Jolie, stunned, "What—how—"
Jolie walked off towards Lily but said loud enough so James would hear, "Your welcome."
PLEASE READ: cute ending. i love lily and james! heads up for chapter five. :) it's coming soon. BUT-- What was Jolie looking for in the library (answer way way later on)?! What was that letter Lily got (answer in next chapter)?!
