Some Thing Just Happens, 6
A Lily / James Saga
[Note: Great job of reviewing, guys!!!!! Thanks so much. This part is short, but pivotal. Make sure you read it!! Major things happen in here. Read, review, enjoy! Read only after reading parts 1-5. Usual disclaimers apply.]
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Everyone watched, as James went ashen. He dropped the letter, spun around on his heel, and without a word, ran into the boys' dorm. The five Gryffindors stared after him. Lily picked up the letter, smoothed it over, and read it together with the others. It read:
Dear James, I hope this letter reaches you before you start getting worried. I have a lot of things to explain to you.
James, I'm back in Ireland. I'm back at my old school. I found that I just didn't fit in at Hogwarts. I also want to tell you - I have a boyfriend. His name is Greg Borth. James, I'm sorry I sort of cheated on you. You were really popular, and I was in too deep before I could stop myself.
I won't tell you where I am in Ireland, because I want you to forget about me, James. Don't pine away. I hope you aren't too angry. I want you to promise me one thing - forget about me, and find someone else. Someone who will take care of you well. Someone who will be right for you. A flower who deserves you, who needs you.
This is probably the last letter I will ever send you. One last time, I'm sorry, from the bottom of my heart. I'm sorry.
Sarah Chernon
Everyone gasped. Lily's heart was pounding. She dumped him! She dumped him. How could she be so mean? For a minute, everyone looked at each other. Then, in unison, they all rushed up the stairs to the boys' dorm.
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James was lying on his bed, staring at the top of his four-poster bed, thinking hard. His face showed no expression. He heard a chorus of footsteps, followed by a slam of the door. "Prongs?" called Sirius, tentatively. (They know about the werewolf, all of them do.) James remained silent. A minute later, the curtains were pushed back, and their faces appeared. "James?" Lily whispered. "I'm sorry," she said, her green eyes glittering with tears. James remained silent. "Come on Prongs. Say something," Remus said, desperately. James turned over. "Leave me alone," he said, voice muffled. And they did.
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Once again, two days ago, Lily was sitting by the lake, writing in her journal. A week ago, I wished Sarah had never come to Hogwarts. Now, seeing James so hurt, I would give anything for her to come back and apologize. But I don't think it would really help. The rock has been chipped, and sparks have flown. I think it is going to take James some time to become himself. I feel so bad for him. I'm forgetting my own plight in the face of his worry. Last night, I saw a wishing star. And guess what I wished? I wished that James would become himself again. Once again. Come back, Prongs. Come back to yourself.
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While Lily was sitting by the lake, the other four were sitting in the common room, trying to think of ways to cheer James up. James was in his dorm. Suddenly, a tawny gray owl flew threw the window, and collided with the chair. "Whoa, there!" exclaimed Sirius, retreiving a letter from it. He saw the name on it. Sarah's handwriting. But it was addressed to Arabella, Tara, Sirius, and Remus. He opened it, and the four of them read it together.
Dear Arabella, Tara, Sirius, and Remus, I sent this letter to you after James' on purpose. I'm sure you must have found out about the letter I sent to James. I have something very important to tell you. Don't show this letter to Lily.
Guys, I think Lily is in love with James. I'm sure of it. She just hid it because I became his girlfriend. But remember, James said, that only a friend of his can become his lover. I became his girlfriend, but Lily was his best girl friend, and I can never fill that position.
Lily was made for James, and he was made for Lily. I want you to do me one last favor. Please, somehow, anyhow, get them together. They are meant to be the perfect couple. James loves Lily, but doesn't realize it. And you have to make him realize, before Lily breaks. I know I've been rotten, but please, please, help them get together.
I'll never forget this, or you guys.
Sarah Chernon
As they read it, everyone went quiet. They pondered over the words. Remus started slowly, "You know, I believe Sarah is right, for once. I think Lily does like James."
"Yeah, that's why she went alone to the ball," agreed Tara.
"And they looked so good together when they were dancing." said Sirius.
"A flower who deserves you and needs you . . . in the first letter," said Arabella.They sat and thought over it.
[A/N: Yes, I know that is short, but I like it the way it is. What happens next? How can they help Lily . . . and James? Huh? Review, and I'll post the next part soon.]