(Sorry I haven't updated in a while….my math grade was (and still is) dropping…it's a lil low and I gotta get it up…. Well, I've survived my first quarter of high school. It's cool. I hope I haven't scared any of my readers away, I haven't gotten many reviews (hinthint) and I understand that some of you have been, like, way busy like me, and from my point of view, that's understandable. My parents are having me look at a couple collages already. They were saying that because my sister is a sophomore, all those who are in high school know why this is significant; I should look at collages also. But anyway, here's chapter 7, wow, I haven't had this long of a fic ever. Except my written version of The Way It Should Be. After I finish writing it on paper, I'll post it. But thanks all of you for reviewing, I love all of you and your reviews. Thanks for the support)

Chapter 7- A Day in Hogsmede

The 7th year Gryffindor students arrived in busy but eerily quiet Hogsmede. Wizards and witches were rushing about getting what they needed and leaving, not stopping to talk to a friend or someone they knew. But this was not new to the 8 students, for it had always been like that, for as long as they could remember.

"I need to go into Zonko's. I have to get more Dungbombs." Sirius said.

"I'll come with you!" Amanda volunteered and the two set off down the road.

"That was quick" James stated. "Do you think they did that purposely?"

"Probably not," Remus answered his questioning friend. "Besides, Sirius really does need Dungbombs. He used all of them up yesterday throwing them at Mrs. Norris."

"Well then. Shall we go get a butterbeer?" Lily asked what was left of the crowd.

After a murmur of mutual agreement the group of Gryffindor students headed into The Three Broomsticks

"I'll go get drinks" Peter offered. "Zoë want to help?"

"Sure" Zoë said with a sigh.

"And then there were four" Lily announced.

"Does anyone but me keep noticing that people are going off in couples?" James asked pointedly.

"I don't do you, Lizzy?" Remus asked her in a would-be-casual voice.

"No I don't either, Remus."

"Alright you two, stop acting. If you're going to ditch us and go snogging go already." Lily said exasperated.

"How did you know we were together?" Lizzy asked.

"Well, Lizzy, I hate to break it to you but you're not very good at acting. Remus was harder to tell then you but really, why didn't you come out with it when it started?"

"Well it was at the end of the school year last year…" Lizzy trailed off.

"You mine as well go now. Peter and Zoë are coming back." Lily said matter-of-factly, go have a good time.

"Thank you!" The couple gushed.

"Can you do us a favor and not tell anyone about us?" Lizzy asked.

"'Course, secrets safe with me" James said easily.

"I haven't told anybody yet have I?" Lily asked her and Lizzy and Remus disappeared in the crowd of Hogwarts students.

"What was that all about?" Zoë asked carrying two butterbeers.

"Nothing" Lily said casually. "Remus and Lizzy just ditched us to go somewhere or something."

"Oh" Zoë said thinking they were just playing a part in the plan.

"Yep" Lily stated. "So after we finish these where do you want to go?"

"Well while we got our drinks and Peter and I decided to see if we can go find Amanda and Sirius. Make sure they haven't killed each other yet." Zoë said, nervous how Lily was going to take the news.

"Oh I see. Are all of you ditching us on purpose?"

"No!" Peter said squeakily. "I mean it's easier for a group of four to get lost in the Hogwarts crowds then it is for a group of two."

"I guess your right" Lily sighed.

"We'll see you back at the castle then?" Zoë asked.

"Of course" Lily said.

"Great, see you there!" Zoë called back to them as Peter and herself disappeared into the crowd.

"James, if they aren't trying to get us together then what are they doing!" Lily exclaimed.

"I guess they're trying to get us together, but you have to admit it's pretty amusing."

"I guess it is. I really think they should think we got together right now."

"But what will the teachers say?" James asked "The two head in a relationship, sharing living quarters?"

"Since when does James Potter care what the professors think" Lily said amazed.

"I dunno" James blushed. "I guess it wouldn't look to good to the other students."

"James Potter wanting to set an actual good example for the students, I'm amazed." Lily said smugly.

"Oh hush you!" James said thoroughly embarrassed now. "But what will mother say? I mean she has excellent communication with the school. Father's a school governor, you see, word going around the school about me gets to him fast. And I know for a fact that he tells mother everything he can." James hung his head rambling.

"Alright then James Potter, you're not the Gryffindor I thought you were." Lily said looking at him with a pointed look on her face.

James looked up to see Lily's face, after a second he responded with a sigh. "I guess, but if any teacher asks us about our relationship you tell them the whole truth and explain how this hole thing was your idea."

Lily squealed. "Thank you, you have no idea how much this will get the girls off my back!"

"Glad to make you happy Lils." James said.

"Ok, shall we get the details in order?" Lily asked

James looked slightly concerned "Details?" He asked.

"Just the little stuff, like what kind of business well get into while around them and what we do in the corridors and other things."

James's face relaxed "Oh" he said in reification.

"Alright" Lily said. "What do you think we should do around them? Snogging? Just kissing? Holding hands?"

"Well you have to admit, our friends our pretty smart. They'll know something's up if we're not all touchy feely for the first couple days at least." James said.

"Of course, which is why I think we should just do what ever we feel like around them. I mean if we randomly break out into a snog, then I think they'll be more likely that they'll think we're together."

"Very true, but that's with both of us willing of course."

"Right, I think that part is settled then. How long do you want to go out for?" lily asked him.

"Oh I dunno." James said. How long did he want Lily to be his in public? What kind of question was that? He wanted Lily to be his forever. "You decide."

"Well, your dear cousin, who happens to be my best friend, has a boy schedule. She thinks its best to be 2 ½ months in. But knowing our friend to make it seem more real, I think it should be 3 months. That is just over Amanda's break up time and that will throw her off, and I think that she's going to figure it out first."

3 months? That's all he had with Lily? "Alright that sounds good" James told her. "Shall we start now?" He asked her offering his arm for her to take hold. "Right this way milady to Honeydukes"

Lily giggled at the silliness of the moment. "Why thank you dear sir!" Lily said keeping with the 18th century theme.

And the two set off out of The Three Broomsticks and down the road to Honeydukes.

(Sorry sorry sorry…..don't kill me! I've had so much school work to do on top of having writer's block…..and I have finals in like three weeks….so there you have my reasons why this is sooo late. Plus I'm practically still failing math. So I'll update when I can. Possibly MLK weekend…thanks everyone review please!

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