You and Lily
POV: Albus
"Hey Jack," I said, slumping myself down next to the miserable boy.
"Hi Albus," he said tensely.
I followed his former gaze across the common room to where he was watching Lily and Scorpius talk.
"So, when are you going to stop pining away for my sister and actually do something about it?"
He looked round at me in shock, "What?"
"C'mon, we both know that you're in love with her, and we both know that she should really be with you."
Jack stared at me incredulously, "Are you seriously telling me that I should try and steal your sister away from your best friend?"
"I am indeed Jack, I am indeed," I said, folding my arms across my chest, gazing over at Lily.
"Why?" he said suspiciously.
"Look at them Jack, do you really think they're meant for each other? You and Lily are the ones that should be together, I've always thought that. And she loves you too y'know, I can see it in the way she misses you," I turned and placed a hand on his shoulder for effect, before saying reassuringly, "If you fought for her, you'd win, hands down."
Jack looked back over at Lily for a moment before saying, "Really?"
"Of course," I said, just as Lily turned and saw Jack staring, giving a tentative and hopeful wave.
Jack tore his eyes from her and turned to me abruptly, "How?" he demanded.
And I grinned. Phase two complete.
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AN: Sorry, another short little insert... review!
Also, for those who asked, phase one was letting slip to Lily that Jack likes her.