Find Out Who Your Friends Are

News that James and Lily were finally dating was not taken well by most of the female population. Lily was constantly getting glares from just about every girl and even some of the guys. She knew that James was popular but never thought it would turn out like this when they dated.

Lily was walking to one of her few classes that James was not in. All of the sudden she heard someone yell her name from across the hall.

"Lily," a fellow 7th year Hufflepuff named Haley yelled, "I noticed you've gain some weight." Haley said loud enough for everyone to hear. "Hey, little piggy, look at me when I talk to you. You know James won't date a porker so might as well get in line with all the girls who weren't right for him," Haley said with a smirk on her face, hips jutted out, and loving the attention that was on her.

Lily was usually known for her temper and would have hexed her but the fire seemed to be gone from her. She knew she had gained some weight, but that just made her figure look better. She knew she had her flaws but never thought someone would scream this across a filled hallway. Lily had to fight back the tears trying just to disappear when she saw a flash of long, straight, black hair run in front of her.

"Hey Haley," Sirius yelled right back with a nasty look on his face, "I know you're jealous of Lily since she got the guy and they won't break up. But really did you think you ever stood a chance with James? We all know he loves Lily. Oh yeah, if you ever try to mess with our Lily again, I will make sure that we all find out about the wonderful time at the Christmas party," Sirius finished with a nasty smirk on his face and standing protectively in front of Lily.

Sirius turned around to look at her with a look of caring Lily had only seen him give the Marauders. "Lily, don't listen to a word anyone says against you. You are a beautiful, strong, amazing girl no matter what anyone says." Sirius said in a soft voice.

"Thanks Sirius, it's nice to know that I've got friends to be there for me," Lily said gratefully.

"Hey, you are James' first serious girlfriend that we all like; consider yourself an honoree sister in a group of brothers." Sirius said engulfing Lily in a bear hug.

Lily pulled back and said, "Oh and by the way you have to tell me what happened at the Christmas party that could make that little skink blue like that."

"My pleasure."