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I straighten up instantly as I see James, and even Sirius sobers up slightly, though he keeps clutching his wand like a life line. "Lily! What-"

I walk over and slap him. He lets out a strangled yell and stumbles backwards, warding me off with his hands, but I'm not going to hit him again. "Merlin...what in the name of...what was that for?!" he yelps, and Sirius lets out a bark-like laugh. I turn to face the sniggering boy, and hold my hand out. "The list please, Snuffles."

Remus laughs, but turns it into a hasty cough as Sirius glare at him, thrusting the list towards me. James looks nervous as I hand it to him, crossing my arms. "What's this...a list of the registered Animagi in Britain..." He looks up at me, evidently shocked. "You know!"
"You didn't tell me."
"I don't have to tell you everything!"
"You should tell me the important stuff, though!"
"This...this is none of your business!"
That stings, but now he just annoying me.
"It is too my business if you're running around, risking your life once a month. I care about you, James!"

He smiles at my remark as I scowl at him, and then frowns, stepping forward and looking at me worriedly.
"Lily, have you been...crying?"
"No." I say firmly, but he looks at Sirius, who still looks disgruntled.
"Pads?"
Sirius looks at me nervously and then looks at his best friend. "She couldn't handle the fact that you might-"
"Shut UP, Sirius!"
"Fine." Sirius huffs, then nods at James, confirming his suspicions.
"You cried...because of me? I don't think I seen you cry, ever!"
"I've actually cried twice this year so far, both times Remus was present, and both times were because of you!"
"Thanks for making me feel like the worst guy ever, Lily."
"You're very welcome. Now, can you show me?"
"Huh?"
"Sirius showed me his. It's very cute, isn't it, Snuffles?"

James snickers, and Sirius pushes him onto the bed.
"Ok, Evans, that enough. I'll have you know that my Animagus form is very cool, and Prongs, you can't talk, yours is practically...what's that Muggle movie...Bumbi!"
"It's Bambi..." I mutter, and Remus snorts as I grin at the offended looking boy in front of me, who speaks in a wounded voice.
"What is this, Bully-James-Potter-Day?"
"Uh-huh." Remus and I nod in unison, and Peter grunts in agreement, sweets spilling out all over his mattress.
"Come on then, James..."
"What?" He looks at me, apparently confused.
"Show me your...antlers." He huffs and glares at Sirius.
"Fine, but close your eyes."
"Why?" I glance around suspiciously. "What are you going to do?"
"Nothing! I just want to make it a surprise!"
"Alright then." I edge my way over to Remus, who I probably trust the most, apart from maybe James, and whisper to him under my breath.
"Don't let them murder me..."
He smiles. "Don't worry. I won't."
Closing my eyes, I stare into the darkness of my eyelids until I feel a hot breath on my face. Flinching away slightly, I open my eyes.

In front of me stands a stag.
It's beautiful.

He has hooves, and antlers, and four legs and slightly messy, gleaming coat. Everything a male deer is supposed to have, basically.
But those hazel eyes are James'.

I step forward, hand outstretched, a bit wary, and the stag steps forwards, bowing his head under my hand as I run my hand along the length of his back, and lean up against him, rubbing his ears. Then he transforms, hair as messy as ever, catching me as fall, squealing. Setting me back on my feet, he looks down at me, and I look up at him, at his sparkling hazel eyes, just like the ones I just saw on the stag.
"What do you think, Lils?"
"It's amazing, Porcupine."
"Mine's better than Sirius', right?"
"Well..." He lets out a sound of disgust and Sirius comes over, frowning.
"Please, my Animagus is so much cooler, right Evans?"
"Well..."

James transforms and lowers his head menacingly at Sirius, who transforms too, and soon they're play-fighting, pushing each other and snorting. I hurry out of the line of fire and sit down next to Remus, who's munching on some chocolate, and smile as he hands me a piece.
"Thanks."
"Don't mention it. They did this most nights, you know? Last year, mind you."
"Always about who's Animagus is better?"
"Usually."
I grin mischievously. "Has anyone ever told them that Peter's is better?"
He smiles. "Nope." We watch them for a minute, smirking.
"Well...James and I are kind of going out...I should really stop it..."
"You are Head Girl." Remus grins cheekily at me, and hands me my wand. "You might nee this. Sirius just enjoy losing."
I smirk at him and stand up. "Who does?"

"Alright, Snuffles! Chill out, Bambi! I have decided a winner!" They both turn to look at me, and transform, panting.
"Who? Who?" Sirius pipes up, looking smug, while James looks slightly nervous.
I point with my free hand at Peter, who looks at once surprised and chuffed.
"Peter."
"Awww, thanks Lily!" He smiles at me and smirks at Sirius, who's gone bright red.
"I lost...to a RAT?!" He yells, and James steps in front of me anxiously, effectively hiding me from view.
"Ok, Padfoot...it's no big deal..."
"It is a big deal! She-" he points at me accusingly. "She says that WORMY is better than US!"
"Peter was the only one that didn't argue." I chirp from behind James, and Sirius growls, turning to look at Peter.

While he's distracted, James grabs my hand and pulls me quickly out of the room, trying to stifle his laughter.
Laughing quietly in the corridor, I giggle harder as I hear Sirius' annoyed yells.

"I lost to a rat! A RAT! Dogs are like the EPITOME of humanity!"
"I think you'll find the symbol of humanity is a human, Pads."
"Oh shut up Moony! What happened to man's best friend? Huh? HUH?!"
I can't help it; I yell through the door and then grab James by the hand and drag him down the stairs, laughing hysterically.

"I'm a woman, Black! And, yeah, I'm biased, but stags are way better than dogs. Dogs drool!"

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