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Wednesday afternoon, Great Hall

When James leaves to go to the toilet, Lily immediately slides over to take his seat. She looks at Remus urgently. "He's not talking to me. Tell him that he's stupid," she pleads. "Tell him that I don't like you."

Remus sighs, putting his bread roll down. "I have," he explains. "He just won't listen. I think the whole Transfiguration class thing really shocked him, you know? Just give him some time."

"No," says Lily stubbornly.

Sirius Black clears his throat, and Lily's attention is directed to him for the first time. He's dark, vibrant and handsome as ever. She's surprised to see no girl on his arm today. Eyes twinkling, he leans in and gives Lily a lazy grin. "And why, may I ask, do you care so much?"

"I don't," she replies immediately, though the quick and panicked tone of her voice suggests otherwise.

A loud call from the entrance doors interrupts them. "Hey, you three! Get over here – I've got something interesting to show you!"

It's James. He's talking to Sirius, Remus and Peter, but the sound of his voice still makes Lily perk up immediately. Her heart's beating a little faster. Even so, she doesn't feel too nervous like she usually does when he's around.

All she can think of is how she needs to show him.

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So when her eyes lock with his, Lily ignores the wary expression on his face. She sits up straighter in her seat, sending a large heart-warming smile his way.