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A/N: This just popped into my head, so I figured I'd post it. Review please!

Chapter 6

The next morning, Lily met Marjorie for breakfast in the great hall, looking depressed as she glanced down the table at Alice eating breakfast with her longtime boyfriend, Frank Longbottom. He was an awkwardly handsome seventh year Gryffindor, and they were so perfect for each other. Lily couldn't help but be jealous.

"Lils, what's up wit h you? You're usually all abnormally giddy in the mornings, especially on the first morning of classes," said Marjorie slightly worried, while helping herself to some eggs and bacon.

"I'm sorry... It's just I'm kind of jealous of Alice and Frank... They are so adorable with each other, and why can't I find some tolerable man amongst all these boys?" Lily felt like a stupid first year when she admitted her feelings out loud.

"Well, it looks like you might be in luck. It seems a Marauder has taking a liking to you," Marjorie said with a smirk on her face as she tilted her head towards where James, Sirius, Peter, and Remus had been sitting.

"Oh, please. Will Potter ever get over himself? I'll never date him," Lily said without looking up from her food.

"Actually, I was referring to one of his friends. Our dear Mr. Lupin keeps throwing glances at you," Marjorie said giggly. "It's quite funny actually. Almost as if he wants you to notice."

Surprised, Lily turned towards the group of boys. Marjorie wasn't lying. Remus had been staring at Lily, and when she locked eyes with him, he winked at her while giving her a spectacular smile. Lily smiled back and blushed, not used to getting this type of attention from Remus, not that she minded.

"Oooo, Lily. It seems your wish is coming true. What about Remus?"

Lily nearly choked on her biscuit. "You can't be serious."

"No, that would be your admirer's best friend. I'm your best friend," Marjorie said teasingly.

"Oh, shut up! You don't think he'd actually be into me, of all people. I mean, he could get any girl in this school. He's quite a catch," Lily said with a sad tone.

"Lils, you are gorgeous! Plus, you're probably the only girl on his intelligence level. I don't see why he would be into any other girl. I think if the moment arises, you should give him a chance. That's that," Marjorie said with finality in her voice. 'This may help her realize that James is the one for her...or at least make James get over her,' Marjorie thought to herself. She had tried to be silent for the past six years about James around Lily because she knew how much Lily disliked him, but Marjorie was always jealous of how much attention he showed Lily. Marjorie had known him before Hogwarts because their families were very close. She really liked him a lot. They were good friends, but sometimes she felt like it just wasn't enough.

"Yes, I suppose I will....but only because I'm too scared to go against you when you have that tone in your voice," Lily said laughing.

Meanwhile at the other end of the table, the Marauders were having a similar conversation to the girls.

"Guys, have you noticed how pretty Lily has become since last year," said Remus with a devilish grin.

"Oh yes, very pretty. Don't you agree Sirius?" Peter stated laughing quietly.

"Completely agree. She's become quite the lady. Can't say I didn't see this coming. I called it second year, didn't I James? I said, 'That Lily Evans, she's going to be gorgeous our seventh year'," Sirius said smirking.

"I believe that was me that said that Sirius," James grumbled.

"Hmm, I guess you're right. But still. Don't you agree James that Lily looks exceptionally well this year," said Sirius, trying to get a reaction out of his friend.

"Well, I actually haven't noticed at all. In fact, I seem more swept away by how, as you say, 'exceptionally well' Marjorie looks. Honestly, I think Quidditch has done wonders for her," James said.

"Yes, Marjorie. Right," said Sirius struck dumb by his friend. 'I can't believe he is seriously going through with getting over Lily...and with Marjorie of all people,' he thought to himself. "Well, Prongsie. Be careful. I know you're over Lily and all, but Marjorie has been your good friend since...well forever. Are you sure you want her to be your rebound?"

"She's not a rebound Sirius. Just a friend. All I'm doing is admiring how she looks...just like Remus is admiring how Evans looks," James said slightly irritated. He pushed away his half empty plate and said, "I'm going back to my room. I need to collect my things for class. See you later." With that, James ran over to Professor McGonagall for his new class schedule, and headed out of the Great Hall, not hesitating to wink at Marjorie as he passed by.

"Evans?" Sirius said. "Since when did he start calling her that? And did you see him wink at Marjorie? This may be a little harder than I thought." Sirius then divulged himself into his food, not saying a word the rest of breakfast because he was lost in thought.