Marlene McKinnon and Mary MacDonald
November 15, 1971
"So, do you think he actually likes her or do you think he's just being a prat?" Mary asked Marlene on their way down to breakfast.
"It's really hard to tell. I'm not sure why someone would pursue someone that much if they didn't actually like them, but it is James. He is a prat," Marlene responded.
"But, does Lily like James? If she likes him… And he likes her… Ohmygosh they would be so cute together!" Mary squealed and her long ponytail swayed back and forth. Marlene pushed her blonde hair out of her face and gave Mary an odd look.
"Of course she doesn't like James! He's a class A git!" the blonde exclaimed angrily.
"Well, she could. My older sister fell for a guy she thought was annoying for years. But she fell in love with him anyway, and now they're getting married! It can happen, you know. Oh, Lena! They would be so perfect together! I can hear the wedding bells now! I can see their little redheaded babies with hazel eyes!" Mary sighed, threw a hand over her heart, and gazed dreamily at the ceiling. In response, Marlene just scoffed and rolled her eyes at her friend.
"One problem: Lily basically hates James."
"How do you know? Maybe she's lying," Mary said while examining the ends of her hair.
"Mary, she likes Remus," Marlene said in a whisper, so others in the vicinity couldn't overhear. Mary stopped dead in her tracks, eyes widening.
"But… Dorcas likes Remus," Mary said, also whispering.
"I know. It's bad. I don't think Remus likes either of them," Marlene said and continued walking towards the Great Hall.
"Oh, good. Now Lily can be with James."
"I'm telling you, Mare, that's not going to happen," Marlene shook her head at her friend.
"But, Leeeeeeenieeeee! They're perfect together. It will happen. I promise you," she said with a mischievous grin.
"Are you willing to put money on that?" Marlene said with a smirk in her voice.
"Absolutely. I will pay you fifty galleons if they don't get together by graduation and you'll pay me fifty if they do," Mary held out her hand.
"Sounds good to me," Marlene took Mary's hand and shook it, sealing the deal.
And so it began.
Author's Note: I feel bad that I've basically been MIA for the past two and a half months. Marching band really sucks up all of my free time. I have written the next few chapters and plan to stay ahead of the game! I'll probably post stories once a week ish for a while at least. The next one is Lily and Dorcas! Also, thank you to those who reviewed! Reviews make my day. :)