A/N: Hooray two chappies! It's a record!!! Woohoo! And your reward is more stuff to read ladies and gentlemen :) Aren't you excited? Well, I know I am :) These next two chappies were fun to write, and they hold promise for the future. But I won't give you anymore hints, you'll have to read on to find out what happens!!!

Lazylilies

Strategies

The Gryffindors soared through the air, practicing their flying techniques, and new strategies. The season was almost over for the year, and they needed to be ready for the big match against their rival house - Slytherin.

James was determined to win the House Cup this year. Gryffindor hadn't won a match since he was in his first year. Tommy Wood had graduated from Hogwarts that year, and Eddie Watkins had taken his place as the Team Captain. Following Eddie had been Evangeline Hawkins, and just last year, James had become Quidditch Captain. They'd almost made it into the Cup Finals then, but, unfortunately, none other than the Slytherins had shut them out.

But this year was different; he felt it. His fingers tingled as if they could almost feel the golden, House Cup being pushed into his arms, and he could see it glinting in the June sun above his head.

"Alright, Emmeline, Dorcas I want to try that pass again; see if you can turn a bit smoother this time Dorcas." James instructed, and got into position, as Emmeline started with the Quaffle, and passed it to Dorcas, as they weaved between the spectator stands.

"Much better! The Slytherins would be proud, but lucky for us we've got you on our side." James praised Dorcas, and a smile passed her face.

Up in the stands, Lily cheered for Dorcas, "Great job!" She shouted with a grin on her face. She saw James looking in her direction, and she shifted her weight, and crossed her arms nervously.

James smiled, and sped toward the goal posts to talk to Marlene, dodging a bludger on his way there.

"Hey! Sirius, what was that?" James said laughing dryly.

"Wasn't me mate, its the newbies' fault." He grinned with a coy wink. Beside him, Travis glared.

"Was not!" He retorted.

James just shook his head and grinned. "We'll talk about that form later Travis." He joked, and Sirius laughed.

James sped back towards the goals when Sirius called him back.

"Hey Prongs!"

James swiveled around skillfully.

"Surprised you aren't executing some of your tricks in the presence of a certain prefect." Sirius said nodding in Lily's direction.

James glanced down at her.

"Sirius, you know she gets annoyed when I show off. Why would I want to drive her away as soon as she's actually talking to me without her wand at my neck!" James said, laughing a little under his breath.

Sirius shrugged, "Maybe so, but…a few 'plays' won't hurt 'eh?"

James chuckled quietly, "Maybe later." James nodded, and Sirius thrust a fist in the air in victory.

After helping Sirius a little on his form, showing Marlene a couple ways to block, and providing Dorcas with a few more tips on how to swerve, James called them all down for some last reminders, and they headed for the lockers.

He was re-explaining the Decoy Plan to Travis, when Lily crept onto the field.

"Hey, Potter?" Lily called.

James turned and dismissed Travis, "Evans." He responded, and walked toward her, broom still in hand.

She trotted the last couple steps over to him, "Erm…I wonder if I could have a word with you?" She asked squinting her eyes in the rays of the setting sun.

"Sure." James agreed, waiting.

Lily shifted uncomfortably, this was awkward, she thought.

"Umm…" She stuttered. She wasn't quite sure how to word it, he didn't know that she knew about Remus' secret, but since he knew about it too, hearing that someone besides him (and not to mention the other marauders), would probably come on as just a tad shocking.

Finally she began, "I just wanted to say, I think it was very brave of you to save Snape, and to protect your friends when they needed you." Lily blurted.

James had to double back. He hadn't been expecting that sort of answer. How could she possibly know?!!

"Wha- How do you know about Re-" He began but she cut him off.

Lily glanced sideways and saw Emmeline and Dorcas peeking out from the door to the locker room.

She took a sudden breath, "We can finish this conversation later tonight, before my patrols. Meet me at the portrait of the Gypsy on the Fifth floor outside Filch's old office, around nine…" She said quickly.

Still shocked, James nodded, "I'll be there."

Lily smiled a small smile, and dashed off as her friends disappeared.

"Hey Evans!" He called after her as he followed her towards the locker room.

She turned, slightly surprised as he called her back.

He stopped in front of her, the wind tugging at her hair, and her bright almond-shaped eyes, staring back at him expectantly.

"Thanks." He said, and grinned passively.

They stood in silence for a moment. Lily wondered if she should say something back…but the words wouldn't come out of her mouth.

James stood there, just looking at her, trying to keep down the urge to lean forward, or reach a hand out to hers…

Scared, and uncomfortable, Lily broke the silence. "Your welcome." She said, a little too cheerily for the moment.

James nodded, and walked toward the locker rooms.

Lily watched him leave, feeling a huge weight lift off her, but also feeling a curious sense of emptiness and regret.

A/N: Hope you likey! Review please!!!!!! And then read on mates!!!

Lazylilies

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