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Run by hazellily
Chapter 6 : Every one knows

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"Come on James! Put me down!" I yelled as James flung me over his shoulder and began to run around the kitchens at Hogwarts. The house elves were watching as if they had never seen something as humorous as us.

"Not a chance flower, you're not going to escape we are taking you to Hogsmeade whether you like it or not!" James started doing a weird dance as Sirius, Remus, and Peter made towards the door.

"Okay you win, I'll go with you and not complaint just put me down!"

"I knew I'd win." James replied cheekily as he set me gently on the replica of the Gryffindor table that the House elves use to magically transport the meals to the students.

"Yea yea." I laughed as I followed the guys out of the kitchen.

"Don't walk away from me young lady! You have no idea where you are going."

"James," I laughed as I started in the direction of the Entrance Hall. "It's not like I've never been to Hogsmeade before."

"You haven't with the marauders" Sirius said draping his arm around my shoulders earning him a dirty look from James.

"Exactly Lils," James smacked Sirius on the back of his head and pulled me to him gently putting his arm around my waist.

"Moony did you see him hit me!" Sirius cried indignantly, "She isn't even his girlfriend and she is off limits to me." Sirius pouted as Remus laughed.

"Any ways, how are we going to get there?"

"Just follow us, Lily, we will show you our secret ways." Peter chirped in.

"Okay." I laughed as we walked up the grand stair case.

I was watching Remus and Peter try to push Sirius into the trick step. I can't remember the last time I had laughed so hard. These boys were amazing. I looked up to see James staring down at me his eyes twinkling. He had a smile that was infectious; as soon as he smiled I had to smile too. I started laughing for no reason at all.

"What's so funny?" James asked me

"I honestly don't know, I'm just happy and its making me laugh. I have no idea why."

James smiled even bigger.

"I'm telling you Brian I don't think there was a meeting." JT's voice floated down the hall.

I froze where I was and stared at James in horror. Sirius quickly grabbed my arm and pushed me into a classroom off to the right. I gasped out as I was ripped away from James; quickly I turned towards the door only to be pushed back by Remus.

Remus grabbed my hand and pulled me down to crouch next to the door.

"What are you doing in here?" I whispered

"We are suppose to be in a meeting remember?" he hissed pressing his finger to his lips.

"Potter!" JT yelled

"Yes?" James said in a cocky voice. JT hated the marauders but James especially it was no surprise that JT would be anything less then rude to him.

"Where are your scrawny friend and my girlfriend?"

"You mean Remus? He is at the prefects meeting along with Lily." Sirius replied in an uncaring voice.

"That's funny, I heard that there wasn't a meeting and I assumed that my girlfriend had you lie for her."

"Well you know what they say when you assume." James hissed with venom dripping from his voice.

"What did you say?" JT snapped.

"Seriously Martin if I were you I would clear off before something bad happens to you."

"Whatever idiots, if you see Lily tell her I'm looking for her, I have things to discuss with her."

I could hear him and Brian walk away. I moved to open the door but Remus pulled my hand down.

"Not yet, James will open the door for us when it is clear."

I let out a breath that I didn't realize I had been holding. I leaned against the wall and felt Remus staring at me.

"He's really that bad?" He asked, "I mean James and Sirius said he was bad but the fear on your face Lily, it scares me."

I just stared at him, this was a mistake I should not be doing this what on earth was I thinking? I was dragging these boys into my problem, my problem that I so desperately needed to take care of. I felt the tears start falling.

The door slowly opened and Remus stood up offering me his hand, all I did was stare at it. I couldn't move, I was frozen.

"You guys okay?" Sirius asked as the other three joined us in the classroom.

"I'm good" Remus whispered, "But I think Lily is having a moment."

Instantly James was kneeling in front of me. "Lils? Are you okay?"

I just stared at him, memorizing his face. He really was beautiful and his face was so kind. I can't remember the last time that JT stared at me. In that instant I knew that James cared a lot more then I thought he did. And quite honestly I did not like it. It wasn't fair to him to let him care so much for me. We shouldn't even be friends.

"I have to go." I whispered.

"Go? Go where?" James asked quickly looking at the other guys then back to me.

"I can't do this. I'm sorry." I stood up quickly and while they were stun at my sudden movement I made for the door.

I ran to the nearest girls restroom and hurdled myself through the door alarming some first years as I did so. I needed to be alone. Quickly I opened the door to the first empty stall I saw and sat on the toilet and let it all out. I cried, I cried for the fact that I was in this situation, that I was stuck with JT because I couldn't bear to breakup with him because I knew that even if he doesn't show it deep down he does care for me and that ending our relationship would crush him. I cried because I was unhappy, I cried because I was stuck and there was nothing I could do to remove myself from my own hell I was building. I cried for James, for those few hours I have been with him I had started to see what I could have. That I could be happy and have a caring guy and a great group of friends. I cried cause there wasn't a thing I could do about any of this.

"Are you okay?" One of the little first years asked. I tried to say yes but I couldn't make out any words. There was an unfamiliar ripping sound coming from some where, I jumped in alarm looking around like mad trying to find where the sound was coming from. It took me only a minute to discover that the sound was in deed coming from me. I was sobbing, I can't remember the last time I cried so hard I sobbed; this thought made me sob more.

"Maybe we should go get someone." Another girl whispered.

"N-n-n-n-o, I-I-m f-f-f-ine." I chocked out.

"Okay, come on guys." I heard the girls walk away.

I couldn't help but cry harder knowing I was completely alone now. The crying was helping; it was one thing I felt like I could control; especially now when I felt like I had no control in my life at all.

"Do you think she is in there?" I heard Remus voice echo off the walls.

"I thought I heard someone crying." Peter's voice floated towards me making me cover my mouth quickly.

"We can't go in there it's a girls bathroom." Remus whispered.

"Hang on" James. My heart sunk hearing his voice.

Then everything went quiet. There was no sound at all I released my mouth from my hand and chocked back another sob. Just as I was trying to find another breath the stall door opened, my eyes widened, but no one appeared to be there.

Just as I was about to close the door again a hand appeared grabbing my wrist to prevent me from closing it. I felt my eyes widen as James pulled off some shimmery material and appeared out of thin air.

"Lily." He chocked quietly.

I didn't say anything. I knew if I tried only more sobs would come out, and the last thing I needed right now was to be swept into James's arms again. I looked down at his shoes and tried to control my breathing.

"Lily, I want to help." I continued to stare at his shoes. "Seriously Lily I'm not going to let him hurt you."

"You can't stop him James," I whispered. "You can't say that you won't let him hurt me cause no matter what he will. If you tried to stop him it will only be worse. If he knew we were together he'd kill me. There is nothing any one can do!"

"Yes there is! Lily, you can stop him! Just end it!" James yelled in exasperation.

"It's not that east!"

"I don't see how its not, stand up to him! Tell him you don't want to be with him, that you deserve to be treated better. For Merlin's sake Lily use your back bone!"

My head snapped up at that, "Use my back bone! James maybe you didn't see exactly what he is capable of! What do you want me to do!?" I stood up in front of him, "Oh hi JT, sorry rotten timing and all that but I don't want to date you anymore. Sorry but I kind of cheated on you with James Potter. Oh silly me!"

"No tell him that you are through with being treated like shit." James yelled at me.

"James do you honestly think I haven't before? I've been trying for over a year now!"

"Doesn't seem like it."

"That's rich coming from a guy who has only acknowledged my existence for a whole 24 hours! Wow, why don't I just take your advice! It's full proof!"

"Lily, I don't want to fight with you."

"James you have no idea what you walked into. You're coming in the middle of the storm, you can't help. No one can."

I went to walk around him and he grabbed my shoulder and pressed me into the stall, I froze. The tears stopped coming and my breathing stopped. It was as if JT had me pressed up against the wall again. I stared at James petrified. His arms slowly moved down to my waist, his eyes never left mine. Then I saw it, he wasn't angry there was something in his eyes that I never saw before. Fire, the kind of fire you only read about in racy romance novels. My body loosened as it realized that I was not in danger, James wouldn't hurt me.

One of his arms gently moved up to cup my face, he held my face as if it was the most precious thing in the world, as if I was made of the most beautifully hand crafted glass in the world.

"Lily," He whispered softly moving his head just above my ear, "I will never hurt you, and as long as I am around and can prevent it no one will ever lay a hand on you again."

"I know," I managed to whisper, "but it's complicated, I don't want you to get hurt James."

"I won't I promise. Lily, I need you."

"I need you." I turned my head and looked into his beautiful eyes

He stared back at me with his crooked smile and pulled me in for a kiss.

It wasn't like the kiss from this morning, it was soft and gentle as if he was giving me a promise that only we could understand. I smiled against his lips as his tongue softly swept across them. I sighed as I allowed his tongue to enter my mouth. He teasingly played with my tongue making me moan softly. James grabbed me around my waist and pulled me closer. Too soon he moved his mouth off mine and kissed my forehead gently moving his hands to whip away the tears that had fallen from my eyes.

I pressed my forehead against James and stared into his eyes. "You're amazing James."

"Lily, only for you." He whispered

"What are we going to do?"

"Well we might have to take a rein check for the trip to Hogsmeade, its getting late, dinner is about to start."

"Darn I wanted to hang out with you and the guys some more." I said with a sad pout on my face.

"Well sweetheart, I had an idea about how we can still hang out."

"Oh and how is that?"

"Bri."

"Bri? How will she get me to hang out with you guys?"

"Sirius asked her to the next Hogsmeade trip when we saw her after you ran away. She said she would sit with him at dinner."

"So you want me to join you guys?"

"Yes, that's the plan."

"JT?"

James stiffened slightly, "He won't touch you Lils."

"I don't know James, He will be furious, especially since he hasn't seen me all day." I said sadly.

"I know, I'm not going to make you do any thing you don't want to do Lily. But you need to take care of this situation."

"I know, I need to man up and handle this."

"So are you going to sit with us at dinner?"

"Yes." I said as I pulled him into another soft kiss. "We had better get to dinner then before Sirius eats it all."

"HEY! I heard that!" Sirius's voice echoed into the bathroom. I looked at James with my eye brows raised.

"Hey this IS a girl's bathroom, I needed a look out. Peter and Remus are already down at the Great Hall eating."

"Well we better hurry," I grabbed my wand and waved it at my face and my face was cleared of all make up and tears. "How do I look?"

"Beautiful."

James took my hand and led me to the door where Sirius was waiting for us.

"Are we all made up and happy now?" Sirius teased staring down at our interlocked hands. I squeezed James hand one last time before letting go.

"We better get to dinner before you die of starvation" I teased pushing Sirius, "Plus we don't want to keep my best friend waiting."

"Exactly follow me!" Sirius marched off in the direction of the Great Hall.

"Did you hear that Dumbledore had an announcement to make at dinner tonight?" James asked, I shook my head I must have missed it. "He said it before we got to breakfast this morning, Remus told me."

"I wonder what it is going to be."

We continued in silence sneaking glances at one another. My stomach was being assaulted by butterflies. JT was going to be furious that I was with the Marauders and even more furious that I was sitting with them and Bri. I sighed softly as we reached the doors, I looked at James and he saw my hesitation. He grabbed my hand and pulled me behind a suit of armor. Sirius watched with amusement before sauntering into the great hall.

"Lily? You ok?" James whispered softly.

"Yes. I am. Just don't leave me alone tonight?" I pleaded.

"Not a chance Lils." He kissed my check and pulled me away from our hiding spot and towards the great hall.

"In we go." He dropped my hand and started walking giving me no choice but to follow.

"So you think Bri likes Sirius?" James asked keeping me distracted "Don't look so scared" He whispered so only I could hear.

I put a fake smile on my face and turned to look at him. "Yea she is totally taken by him thinks he's the hottest guy in school as a matter of fact." I laughed a little.

"And who do you think the hottest guy in school is?" He teased wiggling his eye brows at me.

"Remus of course." I said nonchalantly.

"What? That's not fair" He pouted.

"Oh hush up. Where are they sitting?" I looked around trying to find my best friend and caught sight of not only her but JT sitting not too far away from Bri, Sirius, Remus and Peter. He was staring daggers at me and James as we walked in. James sensed my distraction and looked in the direction I was staring at. He smiled at JT and turned to me nodding his head to where our friends were sitting. I took a deep breath and smiled at JT giving him a little wave and pointed to Bri and smiled. He shook his head no at me but I just shrugged my shoulders and continued to follow James.

James motioned me to sit next to Bri I smiled up at him and sat down; he took the spot next to me. I looked at Bri who gave me a confused stare. I just smiled at her and turned to say hi to Sirius, who looked very please with himself. It took me a second to figure out why. Then I laughed. While I was in between Bri and James with Sirius on Bri's other side JT couldn't see me. I felt reassured at this and looked at James who winked at me and took my hand under the table. I smiled feeling instantly more calm and helped myself to some Sheppard's Pie.

Dinner was hands down the most amazing dinner I have had in a very long time. I haven't laughed so hard since I can remember. Not only did I sit with the Marauders and Bri, but we were joined by Alice and Frank as well. I was in a protective shield and JT couldn't budge in. Sirius said he kept glaring dagger in our direction, which thanks to him, JT could not see me.

James never let go of my hand through out the entire dinner, which was quiet okay with me and lucky for him because he was left handed. Dinner flowed into dessert before I was ready for it to be over. Just as Sirius and James were fighting over the last treckle tart the dessert's vanished making the rest of us laugh at their sad faces.

James turned to me with a pout on his lips. "I didn't get enough sweets," Making us all laugh. Then he whispered in my ear so only I could hear. "Will you give me something sweet later?" making me blush and whisper yes back to him.

"Students!" A voice rang out in the hall, quickly all talking subdued and Professor Dumbledore had the entire hall's attention. "I would at this time request that all the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students please leave the great hall." There was a shuffle as the younger students left the great hall mumbling curiously. Dumbledore stood with a smile on his face as he waited for them to leave.

"Well now, I suppose you are wondering why I have kept you all here. I have a rather exciting announcement to make. We will be having a Halloween ball for all of the 5th, 6th and 7th year students. However, we wanted to make the experience a little more fun for you all. We will be having a contest. Starting next week we will be having a ballroom dance class that all of you will be required to attend. Your head of the house has the list of the partners and will be telling you after you are excused or if you wish you may look at the list in the common room. The dance will be costume so be creative please, we will have a winner for best costume, best costumed couple, as well as best dance routine. Classes will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and if you wish extra practice they will be held on the weekends. You're partner will be with in your own year and house. You are dismissed."

I turned to James who was looking at every one else excitedly. "That will be fun!"

"I love dressing up!" Sirius exclaimed like a little first year.

"Shall we go ask McGonagall who is partnered with whom?" Alice asked.

"No let's go to the common room guys." Remus said "McGonagall looks a little stressed. And indeed she did she was currently surrounded by all the girls in Gryffindor minus Bri, Alice and myself.

I squeezed James hand one last time and let go. Bri and Alice were instantly at my side pulling me up and dragging me away from the guys who ran to catch up. I turned to see James and Sirius pushing each other to be the first to catch us, leaving Remus, Peter and Frank behind. I could see JT in the crowd talking to some Ravenclaw's but his eyes were on me. I quickly looked away and felt James fall into step taking Bri's place as she walked with Sirius grabbing his hand.

"I told you he won't touch you." James said rubbing my arm quickly. I smiled at him and knew that while he was with me nothing would happen.

"So I don't know about you guys but I am excited for this ballroom class." I said happily.

"I just hope I get partnered with someone who is cool." Sirius said "Not like Bri." Bri smacked his arm playfully.

We continued laughing and joking all the way up to the common room. I could feel someone watching us from behind though. I wanted to look around but was too nervous to.

"He's back there a ways." Alice whispered quietly.

"I know I can feel him staring."

"Are you going to explain to me what is happening?"

"As soon as I can, I promise."

Sirius quickly gave the fat lady the password and we all hurried into the common room. The younger classmen were looking put out, I guess the must have seen the notice.

Alice ran towards the board and read the notice to us all.

Attention Gryffindor house, the following are the list of your partners and times of ballroom class. Do not complain about the pairings, they were randomly selected and can not be changed.

6th years

Alice Prewitt- Frank Longbottom

Cheyanne Wilson- Remus Lupin

Paris Charvaey- JT Martin

Bethany Crouch- Brian McCurdy

Layla Ginger- Peter Petigrew

Briana Othon- Sirius Black

Lily Evans- James Potter

I looked at James who had a bold smile on his face.

"Looks like we will be spending a lot of time together." He said with a laugh making me smile. "Doesn't look like he is too pleased though."

I turned in time to see JT storming over to a chair by the fire and collapsing in it yelling at two 3rd years to clear off.

"Maybe I should go talk to him." I whispered, "He won't do anything while there are so many people around."

"Yea" James sighed "you should do it especially while me and the guys are here, we will be right behind you guys at the table, okay?"

I nodded and walked towards the chair where JT was sitting.

"Hey JT." I said with a smile on my face acting like nothing was wrong.

"He Lily." He replied in a cold tone. "Have a good dinner?" he ask sarcastically

"Yea it was nice hanging out with my friends." I said in a care free tone trying not to sound afraid.

"I didn't realize that James Potter was your friend." He hissed quietly pulling my arm so I was pulled onto his lap. He put his arms around me and acted like we were cuddling.

"Bri has a date with Sirius, I couldn't help that they were sitting by us." I whispered back.

"You walked in with him," He squeezed me into him making his chest press hard into my back making me whimper out loud.

"He saw me looking for Bri and told me she was going to sit with them."

"You should not have sat with them, I felt so stupid when you sat with them instead of me."

"I didn't think that it would make you mad, I'm sorry." I whispered as he pressed harder into my back.

"That's the problem, you didn't think." He let me go and I took a deep breath. I hopped off his lap, I looked over the chair and saw James and the others staring at us in interest. I leaned down towards JT and looked him in the eye feeling braver then I ever have. I smiled sweetly at him.

"I did think, about me for once." I smiled bigger, "Sorry if you have a problem with that, but you can't control me anymore, JT."

JT grabbed my wrist and pulled hard making me cry out, instantly the room went quiet.

"I can do what ever I please Lily, you're mine." Every one was staring.

"Let me go JT, people are watching." JT looked up and saw the entire common room staring at us. He changed his expression instantly moved his fingers to interlock with my own and pulled my hand up to kiss it.

"I'm sorry Petal, I love you. I just missed you is all." He stood up and let go of my hand as he turned to go up the stair case. Leaving me yet again staring in fear. He might have sounded apologetic but if there was one thing I knew about JT was that losing face pissed him off and I haven't seen the last of that fight.

I turned and saw my friends standing there with James, all of their eyes were wide, for once they all witnessed JT lose his cool. I looked around and saw the entire house staring at me their eyes full of pity.

I turned and ran out of the common room.

Every one knew.