ATTENTION!! ~MAJOR DISCLAIMER~ THIS STORY IS NOT WRITTEN BY ME, IT WAS WRITTEN BY GRYFFINDORBABEXHOT FROM . SHE HAS GIVEN ME PERMISSION TO POST THIS AS A FANFIC. ALL CHARACTERS BELONG TO JK ROWLING, EXCEPT SOME OC'S ARE BABEXHOTTS'.

Chapter 11: Getting over Pride

Lily's birthday passed quickly after the whole fight with Chelsea. Jamie had deserted Lily to be with Chelsea but Vanessa had stayed true to Lily. The girls were split and it made living in a dormitory impossible to do. Jamie and Chelsea would hang with James and Remus until 11. Lily and Vanessa would go up to bed at 10 - so the girls didn't have to speak to each other.

Chelsea felt as if she had won a big victory. She was now dating the hottest sixteen-year-old in Hogwarts - who also was a tri-wizard champion. Lily would spend all her free time in the library with Harry as Vanessa would be with Sirius who would be with James. The last thing Lily wanted was to be in the same room as James.

James and Harry's lessons had gotten worse as James explained the recent fight between the two. Harry - who had gotten the story from Lily's point of view, explained to James, who had felt like an idiot. Their lessons had moved from ego to being less perverted.

When James asked why they were working on this - Harry replied.

"Lily"

James had fallen silent as he remembered all his comments to Lily from the past. Unfortunately, Lily had a good memory. If lessons were what he needed - he still had to figure out the clue.

eH had three weeks left and he still hadn't found the book. Kristal apparently found it as she made a long announcement. Harry - who was now working on all his charms and spells, was getting excellent help for Lily.

Lily had stopped wearing the necklace from James on her birthday but was wearing the earrings Harry had gotten her. It was the worst for her. She hated James' guts right now, but from that message. She was sure Chelsea would be taken and if James had no idea - Chelsea would die. She had to act.

James headed up to the boy's dormitory when he sat down on his bed. He laid down when a piece of parchment made its way up and through the door and landed on the floor. James stood up and read it.

"The message you seek lies in 'Runes of B.C.'"

James sat up and thought. It could easily be a joke but again, it could be the truth. But after he stared at the writing he noticed it was Lily's handwriting. He immediately took the paper and set off for the library.

~*~*~*~

Lily woke on Valentines to find an owl tapping her window. She got up and opened the window and the owl flew in. He landed on Lily's bed. He was carrying a dozen lilies and a letter.

Dear Angel,

Happy Valentines Day. Your eyes are as green as a shimmering emerald, which lights up the room. Your flaming red hair shows off your elegance and represent that you are full of power. You are beautiful and today I have great plans for us. Meet me outside the 'Daffodil Dreams' at twelve.

Love,
Harry

Lily transfigured a plate into a vase and then poured some water from her water bottle into the vase. She placed the lilies inside and the quickly got dressed. She put on some navy blue jeans and a green sweater.

She ran down to the common room where she found Vanessa saying a very long 'good morning' to Sirius. Lily walked up to Vanessa and tapped her shoulder. James who was sitting on the couch near the scene got up and walked over to Lily.

He tapped her shoulder. She turned around and looked at him. She scowled at him but he put his hand on her shoulder. He gulped down what was in his mouth and looked straight into her eyes.

"Lily. I'm sorry. Harry told me what happened and I realize I have so much to learn. I want you back. Chelsea is nice, but you are the only one I want. I thought kissing Chelsea would get you to realize you want me back too." James said getting closer to her.
"You thought wrong." Lily replied frustrated.
"I think I was right." James replied and then began to kiss her.

It took Lily thirty seconds to figure out what was going on. She was kissing James Potter after he clearly told her he was talking to her boyfriend. She had to stop. She had to. She should. She could. But would she? His lips were so rich and comforting that she wanted to pull away, but couldn't. Eventually, James pulled apart looking satisfied with himself.

"James Potter." Lily said dreamily stroking his cheek. "You sweet ARROGNANT TOE-RAG!" she was now screaming and had slapped him. "YOU CLEARLY KNOW I HAVE A BOYFRIEND WHO I AM SATISIFIED WITH AND YET YOU STILL TRY TO GET ME BACK BY KISSING ME WHILE YOU ARE DATING MY EX BEST FRIEND! YOU ARE NOTHING BUT SOMEONE WHO CHEATS ON GIRLS! MAYBE IF YOU WOULD LEARN TO BE FAITHFUL, YOU WOULD EVER GET A SECOND CHANCE!"

Lily stomped off pulling Vanessa behind her. James stared off to where Lily had disappeared for a moment. Sirius, who had watched the entire thing, clapped James on the back.

"Well. You got a kiss out of her." Sirius replied.
"Yea. And then I got slapped. Im going to go find Harry for a quick session." James replied.
"Prongs. I think this might be a bad idea. Imagine if she found out." Sirius said uneasy.
"Look. This isn't just for Lily. It's for me, so I can eventually find a girl for me." James replied and then ran off.

~*~*~*~

"Look. This has to be quick. I'm meeting Lily." Harry replied.
"I did something stupid, I don't want to go into details." James said quickly.
"Alright. What do you want to know?" Harry asked James.
"I have a problem. When I kiss a girl, I want it to become more." James said.
"Never do that. Even if the girl tries it. You never go farther than its necessary." Harry said at once.
"How do you know when its not necessary?" James asked.
"When you don't care about the person or you know the person doesn't really mean it. Pass that advice along to your friend Sirius." Harry said.
"But -" James began but noticed Harry had run off.

~*~*~*~

"Oh Harry, this is wonderful!" Lily exclaimed as Harry removed his hands from Lily's eyes.

Harry had set up a picnic with the classic red blanket and brown basket. There were two plates, glasses and sets of silverware. Inside the basket were some sandwiches, a bottle of butterbeer and a box.

Harry set up the food as Lily poured them some butterbeer. Harry then pulled out the box.

"Happy Valentines Day, Lily" Harry said handing Lily the box.
"Oh Harry! You didn't have to get me anything." Lily said shocked.
"An Angel like you deserves something as precious as you." Harry replied.
"Aw, thank you." Lily replied before lightly kissing him.

She opened the box to see a bracelet. It was blue, right now. She took it out and Harry put it on her wrist. His sleeve moved up and Lily noticed he was wearing an exact replica copy of the bracelet.

"You have the bracelet too!" Lily exclaimed.
"Yea it's the point. These are special. I care about you so much. I think I love you Lily. I couldn't bear not knowing if something happened to you. So I made these. If were get hurt, the bracelets will turn red and you will feel a pain around your wrist. I hope you like it." Harry smiled.
"I love it. Harry -" Lily began.
"Yea?" Harry asked looking into her eyes.
"I think I might love you too." Lily said seriously.

Harry leaned in and began to kiss her. She kissed him back with extreme passion. Harry broke apart to get on the other side of Lily so they were not separated by their food. They continued to kiss until Harry had moved his hands up to Lily's chest. He was trying to undo her shirt. She broke the kiss immediately.

"What's wrong?" harry asked.
"What are you doing?" Lily replied.
"I love you, we have been dating for five months, come on Angel." Harry said trying to kiss her neck.

Lily pushed him off her, starting to get annoyed.

"No! I don't want that. I'm not ready." Lily replied.
"Come on Angel. Its Valentines Day." Harry said.
"No! What is this? A joke? Are you using me or something? Why are you trying to take advantage of me? I'm not a prize. I thought you understood that about girls." Lily replied fiercely.
"I'm not using you. I just wanted a little action from my girlfriend. Lily, Come on." Harry replied confused.
"NO! LEAVE ME ALONE! WE'RE OVER!" Lily screamed.

She ran back to the common room and passed James, who had leaped off the couch when he noticed Lily wiping her eyes with tears. She ran up to her dormitory and found Jamie and Chelsea in there. She groaned and ignored them as she fell on her bed and put her pillow over her head.

Jamie and Chelsea looked at each other. Chelsea looked worried, as did Jamie. They stood up and walked over to Lily's bed.

"Lily?" Jamie asked.
"What?" she asked groaning.
"Are you ok?" Chelsea asked.
"No!" Lily screamed.
"What happened? Something with Harry?" Jamie asked patting her friend on the back.

Lily sat up wiping more tears from her eyes. She looked at her ex-friends. They still cared about her. She opened her mouth and took a deep breath.

"He is perverted." Lily said simply.
"WHAT?!" the girls screamed.
"He tried to get action out of me." Lily replied.
"And what did you do?" Chelsea asked.
"I told him we were over." Lily replied happy to say it aloud.
"Wow." Jamie replied falling onto her bed.
"I'm sorry guys. It's just. I couldn't decide who I wanted. And then you got James. Chelsea - my best friend dating my ex, is a little weird to me. Now, Harry is gone and I can't have James. I feel horrible." Lily replied upset.
"You can have him." Chelsea said.
"Huh?" Lily asked.
"Take James. He doesn't really want me. He just wants a snogging partner. Come on. Take him, I know you want him. I won't be hurt." Chelsea sighed.
"You truly mean it?" Lily asked her face starting to light up.
"Yea. Go on and get your man!" Chelsea said.

Lily headed down the stairs leaving her friend alone.

"Are you really going to be ok?" Jamie asked.
"Yeah. I think I might have a go at this Ravenclaw." Chelsea said smiling.

~*~*~*~

Lily walked downstairs smiling. James got up and walked over to her. Lily smiled as she decided what she was going to do. She walked over to James and pushed him lightly back onto the couch. She sat down on one of his knees and leaned in to kiss him.

"Lily. Are you drunk?" James asked.
"Nope. I just broke up with my boyfriend and Im in the mood for my ex back. Is that possible?" Lily asked sweetly.
"I think it can be arranged." James said and leaned in to kiss Lily.

Lily grabbed a fistful of hair from the back of his head and began to kiss him hard. James, who couldn't resist, kissed her back happily. After fifteen minutes of snogging, James pulled apart and took her hand.

"Lily. Does this mean we are back together?" James asked.
"I'm not sure." Lily replied. "But, let's not stop."

James grinned and dragged her up the stairs and into the boy's dormitory. Sirius, Remus and Peter looked up to see the two of them laughing at a joke James had said. They all raised their eyebrows as James pulled out his wand and whispered something in her ear. She giggled, and let him do some complicated sells and charms. Then another door appeared in the dormitory. James opened it and led Lily inside.

James turned to face the Marauders. He winked and closed the door and locked it. A Happy Valentines Day it had indeed turned out to be.