Hey guys! sorry I haven't been updating lately, I've just been so busy juggling school, friend and family time, and a demanding (but enjoyable) dance schedule, let alone time to for myself! sorry guys but I was able to get some free time and pulled the next chapter together!
I'm pretty sure both James and my father could hear me racing out of my room and thundering down the stairs. I emerged from them slightly out of breathe and removing the stray red hairs from my eyes.
"James?" I said as I entered the room, he was standing there with his hands in his pockets, smiling nervously at me. My father awkwardly stood there staring at James. I knew Mum told him about my relationship but I guess he hadn't believed her.
"Hey Lily," He said, running his hand through his hair like he always did when he was nervous.
"Hey James, I've see you'v met my dad."
"Yes we've meet." Dad said eyeing James suspisiously. There was an awkward pause before James spoke again.
"So, Lily, I was wondering if you'd like to come of a date with me tonight. With your fathers permission of course!" James said the last part very quickly, afraid that Dad might murder him if he didn't repeat himself.
"Daddy?" I asked, pleading with my eyes.
"Well I supose so," He said sort of glumly, stuffing his hands into his pockets.
"Thank you sir! I'm just taking her out to supper and maybe some ice cream after, we should be back by ten o clock, no later."
"Well then," Dad said suddenly beginning to warm up to him, "Where are you going for dinner?"
"Anywhere Lily wants to go. Lily?"
"Well I did want to go to this dinner in town, I'm up for a cheeseburger, a chocolate shake, and other fried goods."
"Sounds excellent," James grinned.
"Do you need money Lily?" Dad asked, digging into his pocket for his brown leather wallet he's had for the past fifteen years.
"Oh, I'll be getting the bill sir."
"Well alright then, I'll just tell Mum and Petunia that you've gone out with James tonight. Have fun, and have her back by ten." Dad eyed my boyfriend again.
"Ten on the dot!" James said trying to look both confident and innocent at the same time.
"Let me just run up and get my purse." I darted up the stairs and quickly filled a green and beige over the satchel like purse with my wand, some money, and lip gloss. Plus I through in a pack of spearmint gum. Hey, I like onions on my bacon cheeseburgers, therefore I must pay the consecquences.
"Ready to go Lily?" called James from down stairs.
'Yeah!" I called back, glancing at the mirror, fixing my hair a bit before heading back down the stairs, "Bye Daddy!" I said kissing my father on the cheek and taking James by the hand. After shutting the door, I turned towards him demanding to know why he was at my house.
"Can't a guy just take his girl out?" I raised my eyebrow at him causing to confess even more, "Okay okay, sheesh! You can't even wait for the suprise. Do you remember a few months ago when I told you that Sirius and I were considering getting motorbikes?"
"James you didn't!" I said in shock as he took my hand leading me out into the road. Sure enough there was a black motorcycle sitting there, ready to go. James walked up and grabbed two helmets that rested there, strapping one to my head.
"James, is this thing even safe?"
"Of course it is! I had my Dad help put enchantments on both our bikes so we can't get hurt. For example whoever is on the bike while its in motion can't fall off. It can also fly and become invisible and I charmed the helmets so that they always remain with the bike so they'll never get stolen. So," James concluded tightening his own helmet and staddling the bike, "do you trust me?" It seemed to be safe enough so cautiously, I let James instuct me on how to get on.
"Take your right foot and sort of swing you're left leg over the seat, like that and just sit. Now Lily I forgot to mention that there are no seatbelts on this moterbike so you're going to have to hang on to me really tight." I could see him smirking as he reached for the handle bars.
"Shut-up!" I laughed, playfully smacking him on the helmet but surendering my arms around his torso.
"Hang on tight!" Suddenly we were hurling forward at rocket speed causing me to shriek and cling to him.
"I cannot believe were going into our last year of school." I said plopping the rest of my cheeseburger into my mouth.
"I know its unreal."
"Its terrifying, after this year were out into the real world. A war is breaking out. I'm so nervous."
"Don't be," James snaked his hand across the table onto mine, "You are the smartest witch of our time, you are brave, and strong, and beautiful." I could feel a blush slowly exploding on my cheeks before I could respond, something caught my eyes.
"Is that Sirius?" Sirius Black had just entered the diner and was looking around for something. The hostess came up to him, probably asking if he'd like a table but he just shook his head and walked towards us. He didn't even stop to flirt with her but went directly for our table.
"Padfoot what are you doing here? I told you I was going out with Lily tonight, alone."
"Look mate, we've got bigger problems to worry about. Lily-flower may I?" I didn't have to answer when Sirius swipped the remaining french fries of my plate and nearly swallowed them whole. I noticed he was trembling slightly.
"Sirius are you okay?" I asked, his eyes were darting around the room nervously.
"No!" he shouted causing the resturant to look at him.
"Can I get anything for you hun?" Our waitress, Elizabeth, came over to Sirius, taking out a pad of paper and a pen.
"Got any butterbeer? Or actually I firewhiskey would be much better." Elizabeth's eyes widened in shock. She seemed to have only heard the words, 'beer' and 'whiskey'
"Are you serious?" she demanded.
"Why, yes. I am Sirius! How'd you know?" I cut in before things started to get bad.
"Please excuse my friend miss. He's just kidding."
"But I'm not- OW! LILY-FLOWER!" He yelled in pain as I kicked him in the shin under the table.
"He'll have a vanilla shake and a basket of fries. Thank you." I smiled sweetly. Elizabeth scribbled down the order, rolled her eyes at our odd friend, and disappeared into the kitchen.
"So what happened?" James asked.
"Well I was at Diagon Alley, picking up some extra pocket money, heading to see the newest broom model, you'll love it Prongs, the Merlin 500! Its spectacular! Grabbing some candy, stopping by the joke shop, trying to pick up some chicks, the usual. When I noticed the group of Junior Death Eaters walking suspisiously past. Well to cut to the chase- ah thanks love." Sirius said as another blonde waitress placed the shake and french fries in front of him. Sirius dusted salt on the fries and drenched the top in ketchup before digging in. "I followed them down Knock Turn Alley, and over heard the whole conversation." Sirius brough his glass to his lips and took a long gulp, "They're planning an attack." Looked intensely at us. As badly as I wanted to reacted seriously to the situation, it was very hard to do when Sirius Black is sporting a vanilla milkshake mustache and a whipped cream smothered nose. I couldn't help myself. I started letting out loud snorts and muffled snickers before I was cracking up.
"You think Death Eaters planning on attacking innocent students on there first day of Hogwarts is funny? Prongs has she been spending time with Snape lately." Sirius turned to James who began laughing as well. "Lily Evans and James Potter have gone to the dark side! Merlins Pants! The world is ending! We're all doomed" Sirius smacked his hands on his cheeks and let out a high pitched shriek.
"Sirius shhh!" I hushed him but James was helping.
"That's right! Lily and I have both joined You-Know-Who and his merry band of Death Eaters! Come join us Sirius Black!" James said in an errie voice pretending to pull back his sleeve to show a dark mark, "We'll take you to him right now, and make you and officially make you one of us! Plus its karaoke night and I really wanted to go. Now!" His index finger hovered over his forearm.
"No James!" Sirius cried, slacking it away and grabbing hold of his shoulders, "You don't have to do it! This isn't the life for you! It'll be okay Prongsie! I'll help you and Lily-Flower get out of this terrible state of mind! Because we've got something old Moldyworts doesn't. We've got love! And love we shall!" Sirius declared hugging him tightly and leaving milkshake kisses on each cheek, "Don't worry James! When you realise your mistake we'll get that dark mark lasor surgically removed! I'll even hold your hands during the process! Just don't go to the dark side mate! Don't go!" Sirius clung to my boyfriend tighter, fat tears rolling down his cheeks, sobbing loudly. My face turned redder then my hair when I noticed yet again the entire resturant was staring again.
"Is there a problem here?" Elizabeth asked coming over.
"No." I said a little to quickly, "We'll take the bill." After paying the bill, grabbing a stack of napkins, and awkwardly leading my milkshake covered boyfriend and his best friend out of the diner, I was able to calm Sirius.
"Shhh, shhh, Sirius its okay. We were just having a laugh."
"Well it wasn't a very nice laugh!" he sniffled, whipping the last of his drink off his face.
"Sorry mate." James said sheepishly running a hand through his hair.
"Come-on guys, if they really are planning an attack we've got to write to Dumbledore. We'll go to my house."
"Sounds good lets go guys." James said hopping on his motorcycle.
"Its about time you've gotten home!" Petunia stormed in as Sirius, James, and I entered the house.
"Petunia, did you notice we have guests?" I said gesturing to the boys behind me. Tuney just sort of gapped at us.
"Bonjour." Sirius said in a velvety voice kissing her hand, "You must be Lily's beautiful older sister Petunia, I have heard so many wonderful things about you. Would you like to accompany me for dinner tomorrow evening?"
"I... I'm engaged."
"Engaged? Oh wait for me mon cherie! That Senor Poopyhead you are going to marry is not worth it! Think of the babies! Think of the kittens!"
"Well we have to go! Come on Sirius!" James and I pulled lover boy Black up stairs leaving Petunia standing there stunned.
"I will never forget you Petunia!" shouted Sirius as I dragged him in my room.
"Really Sirius?" I rolled my eyes and began to write the letter.
Dear Professor Dumbledore,
We have reason to believe that an attack is being planned on Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As concerned students we urge you to do what ever is necessary to protect the students. From our sourced we beleive the attack will take place on September 1st, the first day of school.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Sincerly,
Lily Marie Evans, James Harold Potter, and SIRIUS ORION BLACK
PS. TELL MINNIE I LOVE AND MISS HER AND WE SHOULD GET TOGETHER SOMETIME THIS SUMMER! MAYBE SEE A MOVIE? ROLLERSKATE? SAVE THE WORLD FROM FEAR AND HATE? CAUSE I'M MISSING YOU LOVE ALWAYS, YOU'RE FAVORITEST STUDENT, SIRIUS :D
PPS. I am still Captian of the Quidditch team right? Oh and when will we find out who Head Boy and Girl are? I'd like to nominate Lily as Head Girl. Anyone second that notion? From James Potter
PPPS I SECOND THE NOTION! VOTE FOR LILY-FLOWER!
PPPPS. Please disreguard these last few part. Sincerly Lily Evans.
"Really guys?" I rolled my eyes at them, and addressed the envolope. I handed my owl, Isla, and opened the window. Together we watched her fly into the night until see was just a speck in the night sky, all silently praying everything would be alright.
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