The next morning, June 1, the group of 4th years all made their way down to the Breakfast Hall.
James had his arm around Lily's waist, and Lily was giggling about something James had said.
Suddenly, Lily squealed and ran over to where Frankie Longbottom was standing and she started talking to him.
James knew that Lily was friends with Frank...but still...he couldn't help but feel a little weird at the sight of them both with their heads bent down close together.
He was looking at his girlfriend and was amazed, as always, at how beautiful she was. With the sparkling green eyes, layered auburn hair, a petite 5'5 figure, and perfect skin, she was everything a guy could ask for.
James sighed and walked alongside Sirius.
"Ah get that look off your face James, she's fine. She loves you. Just deal with the fact that she has guy friends." Sirius said with a grin.
"Yeah but you KNOW that all the guys would LOVE to take her away from me." James said slowly.
"I know how you feel. Its the same way with Amy. But I got used to it, and so should you." Sirius said.
Amy herself was very pretty. She had long, layered chestnut brown hair, unusual violet eyes, flawless skin, a willowy figure at 5'7, and a killer smile.
Just then Lily hurried back over and pecked James quickly on the lips and allowed him to put his arm back around her.
Sirius gave him and I told you so look, and James grinned.
"James the end of school dance is tomorrow and you haven't officially asked me to go." Lily said with a grin.
"And who else do you think I would go with?" James shot back jokingly.
"Hmm...I'm not going to answer that. But you better ask me quick before I say yes to someone else." Lily said with a sly smile.
"Hum. Do I really WANT to go with you?" James asked, pretending to think it over.
Lily smacked him in the arm.
"Haha. Just kiddin', wanna come to the dance with me Lil?" he asked, already knowing that she would say yes.
"Let me think about it." Lily replied, giggling.
James looked at her in mock outrage and chased her all the way down to the Breakfast Hall.
Sirius and Amy laughed after them...what a pair those two made!
Remus and Gin on the other hand, were in deep conversation about 10 feet behind Sirius.
Gin wasn't pretty, she was unique. She had long wavy, frizzier blonde hair that she always had up in a messy bun, gray/blue eyes, freckles across her nose, good skin, and a figure much like Amy's.
When they were finally all seated at the table, Lily turned to James.
"I decided that I GUESS I'll go with you." she said with a grin.
James just rolled his eyes and started eating.
"You all of course know, that tomorrow is in fact my 15th birthday right?" Lily said innocently as she speared a piece of sausage with her fork.
James choked on his sausage.
Lily gave him a look.
Amy grinned, and Sirius looked confused.
James cleared his throat. "I guess that means its a Hogsmeade day for me today."
They all laughed.
As it was a Saturday, the group had no classes, so they all decided that a Hogsmeade day sounded great.
James grabbed his invisibility cloak and they all disappeared under it and traveled to Hogsmeade through a tunnel that the boys had found.
James, Sirius, and Remus all split off from the girls to go do their own shopping.
The girls knew that they were buying Lily's presents and corsages for the dance, but they didn't say anything.
The girls all seated themselves at the Three Broomsticks and bought butterbeers to drink while they talked.
"Remus asked me to the dance already. Did Sirius ask 'ou yet?" Gin asked Amy.
"Yep. Of course he did. He asked me last night when we were stargazing on top of the astronomy tower." Amy said with a satisfied sigh.
"Stargazing?! Thats so romantic! James never does stuff like that!" Lily said enviously to her best friend.
"Don't be gettin' all jealous now Lily. James just don't know 'ow to show 'is feelin's yet, tha's all." Gin said gently, sensing her thoughts.
Lily sighed and fiddled with her watch.
"I bet he's going to get you an awesome present Lily." Amy said with a grin.
"Mm...who knows. He IS a guy and guys have NO taste...but we'll see." Lily said.
They all laughed.
All too soon, it was time to head back.
On the short walk home, a fight broke out between James and Lily.
"You know, Sirius asked Amy to the dance when they were STARGAZING. How come you never took me stargazing?" Lily asked in an injured voice to James.
"Because thats for sissies." James muttered.
"No its not! I think its sweet. Of course thats something you're not, so..." Lily shot back.
"Oh so now you're gonna compare me to Sirius?! Why don't you just go back out with HIM if he's so sweet and I'm not?!" James retorted angrily.
"Do you ALWAYS have to shoot that back into my face?! I broke up with him because i wanted to be with you. Now I almost wish I HADN'T!!!" Lily shouted.
"Lily just calm down, jeeze. You always overreact." James muttered.
"NO, I will NOT calm down. You're horrid!" Lily screeched before she fled the rest of the way up to her dorm.
James just stared after her, wondering what the heck just happened.
"Oh wow. She has a temper doesn't she?" Sirius said, shaking his head in wonder.
"She never did that kind of crap to you though, did she? You must be a better boyfriend then I'll EVER be." James sighed and went into his dorm as well.
Sirius groaned and Amy patted him on the back consolingly.
"They'll work it all out by tomorrow. And if not...Lil's is gonna have a bloody terrible birthday." Amy groaned as well and they both collapsed onto the couch, hoping that everything would work itself out.
The next morning, when Lily woke up, there was a pile of 3 presents on her bed.
She picked the first one up and read the card. It was from Amy:
Hey Lily, Happy birthday bud! I can't believe our fourth year is almost over! This summer is gonna kick butt! I hope you like the present...have an awesome birthday!
Amz
Lily smiled slightly and opened the silver wrapped parcel.
Inside, was a key. A silver key with a ruby attached to the top.
Lily frowned and thought.
Then she decided maybe Sirius' present would explain it.
It did.
His card read:
Lily-
Hey happy birthday. You are probably totally confused as to why Amy gave you a key. This present should explain it. Have an awesome birthday, and I hope everything with Prongs works out. Love ya.
Padfoot.
Inside was a silver box that had a keyhole...which was what the key was for of course. The box was encrusted with rubies and had an intricate design of a Lily on it.
She used the key to open it, and the box clicked open to reveal a pair of jade green earrings.
Lily knew that this box was an antique, and she decided that she would always use it to keep her most private and special things.
She looped the key onto a silver chain and put it around her neck.
She grinned and moved on to the next present. It was from Gin and Remus.
Lily-
Have an awesome birthday! Gin and I saw this in the store and we knew you'd love it. Hope everything works out with James. Love ya.
Remus
Lily-
Remus and I pooled our money together to buy this, so you better like it. I can't wait to see ya! Have an awesome birthday bud!
Gin
Lily opened the parcel and gasped when she saw the bracelet. It was a charm bracelet, and they had bought her a broomstick charm, a cauldron charm, a witch hat charm, and a Spell Book Charm. This was a witch's charm bracelet, so they all moved. The broomstick wiggled, the cauldron bubbled, the witch hat jumped, and the spellbook flipped pages back and forth.
Lily squealed with delight. She had always wanted a witches charm bracelet!
She rushed outside to thank everyone and when she had, she had Remus fasten the charm bracelet on her wrist, she showed Sirius and Amy that she had the key around her neck, and she thanked them all again.
"Ok, Ok we're glad you liked the gifts!!!" Sirius said after she had hugged him so hard he could hardly breath.
Lily laughed and sat down in front of the fire with her friends.
Just then, James walked down and cleared his throat.
Lily had been grinning, but when she turned around, her smile faded.
"Er, Lily...Happy Birthday." he said and he handed her a package, then left the room.
Lily sat down and opened the card.
Lily-
Happy Birthday. I am so sorry about yesterday, and if you can find it in your heart to forgive me, I promise I will try harder to be a good boyfriend. Because with all you do for me, the least I can do is try and make you happy. I love you.
James
Lily blinked quickly to make sure that her tears didn't fall, and she ran after James.
She found him sitting in the hallway with his head in his hands.
"Hey." she said softly.
James glanced up quickly and looked surprised to see her.
"Hey." he replied.
"Mind if I sit here?" she asked.
"Go ahead." he shrugged.
"James I'm sorry I acted like that. Sometimes I just get jealous of the things Amy and Sirius do for each other. It's not your fault I got mad. And I love you for who you are and I don't want you to change. And I can't stand being mad at you. I'm not very good at it." Lily said, her voice cracking just enough for James to notice.
James took her in his arms and hugged her tightly.
"Does this mean you forgive me?" he asked softly into her hair.
"Only if you can forgive ME." Lily replied, her voice muffled by his robes.
"I think I can do that." James said, a smile evident in his voice.
Lily looked up and James wiped a tear off her cheek with his thumb and he kissed her.
"Did you open the present?" he asked when he finally pulled back.
"No. I read the card and I came to find you." she replied.
"Go ahead and open it." he said, smiling.
She nodded and undid the ribbon and carefully opened the box.
Inside, nestled in tissue paper and cotton, was a silver ring with a heart diamond set into it.
Lily gasped. She knew what this was. (A/N NO not marriage...they are 5th years!)
"Is this a promise ring?" she asked, awe evident in her voice.
"Yeah. I thought it would be ok to get, since I plan on sticking around for a while." James said with a grin.
He hesitated.
"Do you accept it?"
Lily looked up quickly.
"Of course I do. I plan on MAKING you stick around for a while." she said with a laugh.
James looked relieved and he slipped it on her finger.
She looked at it for a minute and threw her arms around him.
He hugged her back and then grasped her hand and they walked back to the Common Room.
They walked in hand in hand and Sirius, Remus, Gin, Amy, and even little Peter all started whooping and whistling when they saw the couple walk in.
Amy rushed over and looked at the ring in amazement,
"James this must have cost you a fortune!" she exclaimed.
"It was worth it." he replied, a small smile playing at his lips.
"I KNEW THEY WOULD MAKE UP!!! I JUST KNEW IT!!!" Sirius shouted.
A/N ok, so that was a dumb part...but I have writers block badly....soooo you'll have to forgive me. More pranks and more SIRIUS in the next one. Please review nicely...no flames!!!!
James had his arm around Lily's waist, and Lily was giggling about something James had said.
Suddenly, Lily squealed and ran over to where Frankie Longbottom was standing and she started talking to him.
James knew that Lily was friends with Frank...but still...he couldn't help but feel a little weird at the sight of them both with their heads bent down close together.
He was looking at his girlfriend and was amazed, as always, at how beautiful she was. With the sparkling green eyes, layered auburn hair, a petite 5'5 figure, and perfect skin, she was everything a guy could ask for.
James sighed and walked alongside Sirius.
"Ah get that look off your face James, she's fine. She loves you. Just deal with the fact that she has guy friends." Sirius said with a grin.
"Yeah but you KNOW that all the guys would LOVE to take her away from me." James said slowly.
"I know how you feel. Its the same way with Amy. But I got used to it, and so should you." Sirius said.
Amy herself was very pretty. She had long, layered chestnut brown hair, unusual violet eyes, flawless skin, a willowy figure at 5'7, and a killer smile.
Just then Lily hurried back over and pecked James quickly on the lips and allowed him to put his arm back around her.
Sirius gave him and I told you so look, and James grinned.
"James the end of school dance is tomorrow and you haven't officially asked me to go." Lily said with a grin.
"And who else do you think I would go with?" James shot back jokingly.
"Hmm...I'm not going to answer that. But you better ask me quick before I say yes to someone else." Lily said with a sly smile.
"Hum. Do I really WANT to go with you?" James asked, pretending to think it over.
Lily smacked him in the arm.
"Haha. Just kiddin', wanna come to the dance with me Lil?" he asked, already knowing that she would say yes.
"Let me think about it." Lily replied, giggling.
James looked at her in mock outrage and chased her all the way down to the Breakfast Hall.
Sirius and Amy laughed after them...what a pair those two made!
Remus and Gin on the other hand, were in deep conversation about 10 feet behind Sirius.
Gin wasn't pretty, she was unique. She had long wavy, frizzier blonde hair that she always had up in a messy bun, gray/blue eyes, freckles across her nose, good skin, and a figure much like Amy's.
When they were finally all seated at the table, Lily turned to James.
"I decided that I GUESS I'll go with you." she said with a grin.
James just rolled his eyes and started eating.
"You all of course know, that tomorrow is in fact my 15th birthday right?" Lily said innocently as she speared a piece of sausage with her fork.
James choked on his sausage.
Lily gave him a look.
Amy grinned, and Sirius looked confused.
James cleared his throat. "I guess that means its a Hogsmeade day for me today."
They all laughed.
As it was a Saturday, the group had no classes, so they all decided that a Hogsmeade day sounded great.
James grabbed his invisibility cloak and they all disappeared under it and traveled to Hogsmeade through a tunnel that the boys had found.
James, Sirius, and Remus all split off from the girls to go do their own shopping.
The girls knew that they were buying Lily's presents and corsages for the dance, but they didn't say anything.
The girls all seated themselves at the Three Broomsticks and bought butterbeers to drink while they talked.
"Remus asked me to the dance already. Did Sirius ask 'ou yet?" Gin asked Amy.
"Yep. Of course he did. He asked me last night when we were stargazing on top of the astronomy tower." Amy said with a satisfied sigh.
"Stargazing?! Thats so romantic! James never does stuff like that!" Lily said enviously to her best friend.
"Don't be gettin' all jealous now Lily. James just don't know 'ow to show 'is feelin's yet, tha's all." Gin said gently, sensing her thoughts.
Lily sighed and fiddled with her watch.
"I bet he's going to get you an awesome present Lily." Amy said with a grin.
"Mm...who knows. He IS a guy and guys have NO taste...but we'll see." Lily said.
They all laughed.
All too soon, it was time to head back.
On the short walk home, a fight broke out between James and Lily.
"You know, Sirius asked Amy to the dance when they were STARGAZING. How come you never took me stargazing?" Lily asked in an injured voice to James.
"Because thats for sissies." James muttered.
"No its not! I think its sweet. Of course thats something you're not, so..." Lily shot back.
"Oh so now you're gonna compare me to Sirius?! Why don't you just go back out with HIM if he's so sweet and I'm not?!" James retorted angrily.
"Do you ALWAYS have to shoot that back into my face?! I broke up with him because i wanted to be with you. Now I almost wish I HADN'T!!!" Lily shouted.
"Lily just calm down, jeeze. You always overreact." James muttered.
"NO, I will NOT calm down. You're horrid!" Lily screeched before she fled the rest of the way up to her dorm.
James just stared after her, wondering what the heck just happened.
"Oh wow. She has a temper doesn't she?" Sirius said, shaking his head in wonder.
"She never did that kind of crap to you though, did she? You must be a better boyfriend then I'll EVER be." James sighed and went into his dorm as well.
Sirius groaned and Amy patted him on the back consolingly.
"They'll work it all out by tomorrow. And if not...Lil's is gonna have a bloody terrible birthday." Amy groaned as well and they both collapsed onto the couch, hoping that everything would work itself out.
The next morning, when Lily woke up, there was a pile of 3 presents on her bed.
She picked the first one up and read the card. It was from Amy:
Hey Lily, Happy birthday bud! I can't believe our fourth year is almost over! This summer is gonna kick butt! I hope you like the present...have an awesome birthday!
Amz
Lily smiled slightly and opened the silver wrapped parcel.
Inside, was a key. A silver key with a ruby attached to the top.
Lily frowned and thought.
Then she decided maybe Sirius' present would explain it.
It did.
His card read:
Lily-
Hey happy birthday. You are probably totally confused as to why Amy gave you a key. This present should explain it. Have an awesome birthday, and I hope everything with Prongs works out. Love ya.
Padfoot.
Inside was a silver box that had a keyhole...which was what the key was for of course. The box was encrusted with rubies and had an intricate design of a Lily on it.
She used the key to open it, and the box clicked open to reveal a pair of jade green earrings.
Lily knew that this box was an antique, and she decided that she would always use it to keep her most private and special things.
She looped the key onto a silver chain and put it around her neck.
She grinned and moved on to the next present. It was from Gin and Remus.
Lily-
Have an awesome birthday! Gin and I saw this in the store and we knew you'd love it. Hope everything works out with James. Love ya.
Remus
Lily-
Remus and I pooled our money together to buy this, so you better like it. I can't wait to see ya! Have an awesome birthday bud!
Gin
Lily opened the parcel and gasped when she saw the bracelet. It was a charm bracelet, and they had bought her a broomstick charm, a cauldron charm, a witch hat charm, and a Spell Book Charm. This was a witch's charm bracelet, so they all moved. The broomstick wiggled, the cauldron bubbled, the witch hat jumped, and the spellbook flipped pages back and forth.
Lily squealed with delight. She had always wanted a witches charm bracelet!
She rushed outside to thank everyone and when she had, she had Remus fasten the charm bracelet on her wrist, she showed Sirius and Amy that she had the key around her neck, and she thanked them all again.
"Ok, Ok we're glad you liked the gifts!!!" Sirius said after she had hugged him so hard he could hardly breath.
Lily laughed and sat down in front of the fire with her friends.
Just then, James walked down and cleared his throat.
Lily had been grinning, but when she turned around, her smile faded.
"Er, Lily...Happy Birthday." he said and he handed her a package, then left the room.
Lily sat down and opened the card.
Lily-
Happy Birthday. I am so sorry about yesterday, and if you can find it in your heart to forgive me, I promise I will try harder to be a good boyfriend. Because with all you do for me, the least I can do is try and make you happy. I love you.
James
Lily blinked quickly to make sure that her tears didn't fall, and she ran after James.
She found him sitting in the hallway with his head in his hands.
"Hey." she said softly.
James glanced up quickly and looked surprised to see her.
"Hey." he replied.
"Mind if I sit here?" she asked.
"Go ahead." he shrugged.
"James I'm sorry I acted like that. Sometimes I just get jealous of the things Amy and Sirius do for each other. It's not your fault I got mad. And I love you for who you are and I don't want you to change. And I can't stand being mad at you. I'm not very good at it." Lily said, her voice cracking just enough for James to notice.
James took her in his arms and hugged her tightly.
"Does this mean you forgive me?" he asked softly into her hair.
"Only if you can forgive ME." Lily replied, her voice muffled by his robes.
"I think I can do that." James said, a smile evident in his voice.
Lily looked up and James wiped a tear off her cheek with his thumb and he kissed her.
"Did you open the present?" he asked when he finally pulled back.
"No. I read the card and I came to find you." she replied.
"Go ahead and open it." he said, smiling.
She nodded and undid the ribbon and carefully opened the box.
Inside, nestled in tissue paper and cotton, was a silver ring with a heart diamond set into it.
Lily gasped. She knew what this was. (A/N NO not marriage...they are 5th years!)
"Is this a promise ring?" she asked, awe evident in her voice.
"Yeah. I thought it would be ok to get, since I plan on sticking around for a while." James said with a grin.
He hesitated.
"Do you accept it?"
Lily looked up quickly.
"Of course I do. I plan on MAKING you stick around for a while." she said with a laugh.
James looked relieved and he slipped it on her finger.
She looked at it for a minute and threw her arms around him.
He hugged her back and then grasped her hand and they walked back to the Common Room.
They walked in hand in hand and Sirius, Remus, Gin, Amy, and even little Peter all started whooping and whistling when they saw the couple walk in.
Amy rushed over and looked at the ring in amazement,
"James this must have cost you a fortune!" she exclaimed.
"It was worth it." he replied, a small smile playing at his lips.
"I KNEW THEY WOULD MAKE UP!!! I JUST KNEW IT!!!" Sirius shouted.
A/N ok, so that was a dumb part...but I have writers block badly....soooo you'll have to forgive me. More pranks and more SIRIUS in the next one. Please review nicely...no flames!!!!
