A/N: For Jilytober Fest 2022, microfic prompt: climb.


Lily's fingers knotted around James' waist. The wind whipped their robes fiercely, and howled so shrilly that her ears rang. She forced herself to keep her eyes open, though she desperately wanted to squeeze them shut and burrow into him. She'd agreed to try this just once – shutting her eyes was cheating.

James turned the broom sharply and she shrieked as they dodged a puffy grey cloud. If he kills us both, I'll murder him.

"Having fun?" he shouted over his shoulder.

"Focus!" Lily hugged him tight. He turned and kissed her forehead before beginning the climb to the stars.