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"Why won't you tell me what you have planned?" asked James as the Marauder's walked into the Great Hall for breakfast.
"Because I've already arranged it so you don't need to do anything, for it to generate a realistic reaction you must be in the dark" explain Sirius patiently.
"Hey Potter are you using the confundus charm or are you naturally mind blowing" yelled Snape from the Slytherin table, said table erupted in laughter at this remark.
"Snivellus I never thought you had a mind to blow, didn't you give it to Voldemort when you joined him?" yelled back James, much to the Gryffindors delight.
Sitting down James proceeded to pile as much bacon as possible on his plate.
"James your going to give yourself a heart attack eating all that" came Lily's voice.
Looking up James saw that Lily had sat next to him. Suddenly his mouth felt as dry as a stranded man in the Sahara dessert.
"I'd rather die young and have a good life than grow old and not have one at all" James managed to retort. Glancing over at Sirius he saw the boy had a big grin on his face.
"Probably thinks he's going to win the bet" thought James, before returning to his plate.
Leaning over to pick up the pitcher of pumpkin juice he never noticed that Lily had reached for it at the same time. Their hands brushed and instantly James yanked his back quickly in shock.
"You first" he said to Lily, smiling and trying not to show how flustered he was. Man he was acting like a bloody school girl for heavens sake!
Picking up the pitcher Lily poured herself a glass before filling up James' also. Smiling his thanks he took a draught of it and sighed as the familiar blend flowed over his taste buds. Withdrawing the glass from his lips he suddenly felt a little lightheaded. Glancing at Lily he saw that she too had an almost dazed expression on her face. When she looked round at him and their eyes connected he felt a sudden warmth almost inflate in his chest.
Holding out his hand he tentatively brushed Lily's arm from wrist to elbow. Mirroring his movements James felt Lily do the same thing. Immediately a rush of desire blew away all conscious though and he leaned in to kiss her.
"No this is wrong" came a voice at the back of his mind, "stop it, now!"
Not conscious of his actions their lips met before James pulled away quickly. His eyes filled with comprehension as he looked from the pitcher and back to Sirius's smug grin. Standing up he ran out of the hall. Not waiting a moment Lily followed, that dreamy look still etched on her face.
"Sirius what did you put in their drinks?" asked Remus, glaring at the animagus.
"Just a smidgeon of a love potion I ordered from Witch Weekly" replied Sirius attempting damage control.
"Sirius" warned Remus, his eyes narrowing, "you know that potion only intensifies the feelings of the recipients or did you miss that when you read up on it?"
"Shit, it should wear off in an hour though" defended Sirius.
"It better because if it doesn't I'm pretty sure you'll need to update your will" growled Remus.
James POV
Sitting on a tree stump at the edge of the Forbidden Forest James tugged at the binds attached to him. His one moment of rational though had led him to hide himself from Lily and prevent him from running to her when his mind was once again overwhelmed by the potion. This was why he was now bound by tight ropes holding him to the piece of rotting wood, disillusioned and he more than anything wanted to find Lily beyond all rational thought.
Pulling at the bindings once more James winced as the rope chaffed his wrists. Slowly he felt the burning desire in his chest fade to a slight warmth until it was extinguished completely.
Blinking he wondered why he was in the forest until the memories came flooding back to him.
He was going to kill Sirius!
"James?" came a gentle voice.
"Yes" he replied.
Seeing Lily appear in his line of sight he cursed until he saw she no longer possessed a dazed expression. Calling out again she walked towards him, confusion plain on her features.
"Where are you?" she called.
"I'm here, cast finite incantatum" he replied.
Complying relief clouded her features when he materialised in front of her. Sighing he felt the ropes release him and rubbed his aching wrists.
"Why were you tied up and disillusioned?" asked Lily.
"Because I never wanted you to do anything you would regret. I figured that I would hide myself until the effects had worn off" answered James nonchalantly.
"What was that?" asked Lily, not elaborating but James understood nonetheless.
"That was Sirius drugging us with a love potion" explained James.
"It shouldn't have been as strong as that" said Lily, her brow furrowed as she tried to work it out.
"Yes love potions only emphasis feelings the recipients already have for each other" said James wearily.
"So that means you love me and I must love you" concluded Lily.
"Well yes didn't you wonder why I've been making a fool of myself all week?"
"I suppose I did but I just thought you were joking" confessed Lily.
"Because I would wear horrid outfits and say bad pick up lines as a joke" said James smiling.
"Well you have to admit it has been done before" laughed Lily.
"I'm going to kill Sirius" growled James.
"I knew it! I knew those ideas were all his!" exclaimed Lily.
"Do you mind if I use one of my own?" asked James grinning.
"Of course not Mr Potter" agreed Lily, also grinning.
"Lily Evans, I have loved you since second year and have spent all the years since trying to claim your affections. In this endeavour you've shot me down with many a cold remark. So now I ask you one last time, will you go out with me?" asked James in all seriousness.
"Well its going to cost me five galleons but I suppose so" said Lily regally before laughing at how formal they were being.
"Why will you lose five galleons?" asked James as they walked back up to the castle.
"Oh I made a bet with Alice that I wouldn't cave and go out with you by the end of this week" said Lily shrugging.
"Well if you think that's bad I have to serenade McGonagall tomorrow at breakfast!" exclaimed James, blushing at the thought.
"Oh should I be jealous?" asked Lily trying to maintain a straight face at James's horrified expression.
"Yes you should, I love her so much and would do anything to be with her" said James sarcastically, effectively making Lily break down into fits of laughter.
Before they entered DADA James felt Lily pull him back slightly.
"What is it?" he asked puzzled.
"I just want to say thank you for not taking advantage of me when I was under that potion, it is that reason more than any that I said yes" whispered Lily before kissing him gently.
Watching her walk into the classroom James pressed a hand to his lips in disbelief. He was now going out with Lily Evans and said Lily had just kissed him. Feeling a little light headed, this time not because of the potion, he strode into the classroom uncaring that tomorrow he would lose all his dignity.
A/N: To elabourate James tied himself up and disillusioned himself when was managing to think clearly. He did this because he knew that soon the potion would overwhelm him and that if that happened and he wasn't restrained and hidden then he and Lily could end up doing things that they would regret later, if that makes sense...
