I Wouldn't Be Here If I Didn't Love You

Chapter 4

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"What did that elf called her? Catherine?" Sirius asked in disbelief. "Oh no! Is she Catherine?"

"No she isn't. She often used Catherine as a third person. And maybe, she's her friend after they migrated off." James said shaking his head.

"Who's Catherine?" Peter asked, getting annoyed.

"She died, because of two bad guys." Sirius said remembering Lily's words, ignoring Peter's question.

"She knows about Lorenz and Anthony. Did Catherine tell her how bully they are?" James said.

"Why the sudden concern?" Sirius asked seriously.

"Well, I don't know. I just have this kind of feeling that she'll gonna have revenge. Though I must say we shouldn't be scared for she didn't know who they are now." James concluded.

"You're right Prongs." Sirius said.

"Are we still on with the pranks?" Peter asked annoyingly.

"We'll plan about it."

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The half moon light glows, making the scene more beautiful than ever. For Lily, this was Hogwarts' best. As she climbed up her broom and headed towards the Quidditch Pitch, she flew slowly. She reached it and flies through the big loops, practices her dives, swerves and does acrobatic stunts. As she soared through the warm air breeze, she happened to notice two men approaching her. They had brooms and from what Lily thought, were students. She recognized them, they were her fellow Gryffindors.

"Don't you know I can give you a detention for staying out here at the grounds at this time?" the jet-black haired boy, known as James Potter, asked her showing his prefect badge.

"Are you a Ravenclaw or something? Do you participate at Quidditch?" Sirius asked, James' friend, when she hasn't answered James.

Lily knew they didn't recognized her, for she was wearing a loose shirt and blue jeans, her hair was up covered by a muggle cap which she nicked from Charley's stuff. Truth or Lies… hmmm. Lily thought.

"You're a natural flyer don't you know that. I didn't see you at Quidditch matches. Are you a first year? Boy I wish I had you're talent." Sirius said.

"Well, mister you can't give me detention." She told James. Somehow, her natural voice came out, that cause the two guys to be quite shock.

"Are you a gay?" Sirius asked in disbelief.

Lily laughed. This is too much. She thought. She removed her cap and reached something from her pocket. She looked at the stunned faces of James and Sirius. "Well, pity of me I hadn't take a picture of the stunned looks of yours." She laughs and they grimaced. "Though, thanks for the compliment. In my opinion, girls weren't dumb and idiot. You're probably talking about your fellow schoolmates. That perfectly explains that looks can be deceiving. And by the way James, I'm a prefect too." She said grinning, showing a prefect badge which she took with her. She turn back and ready to fly when Sirius grabbed the bottom of her broom.

"Wait Lily." Sirius called out. "We can be good friends, James and our gang wasn't that bad. And I know that you had a good heart too." Sirius acted someway seriously than ever.

"Not so sure about your act, Sirius." Lily said. "See you tomorrow." She flew off until she's out of their sight, Sirius talked to James.

"I kinda like her moves. I really wish we could be friends with her."

"Too hard to admit it, but you're right." James said simply and went off to their dorms.

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The week has passed, the exchange students had their workloads half done. They enjoyed their classes together with the Gryffindors and now their called up at the headmaster's office.

"You're gathered here today because I've got something important to tell you. Fjord, your headmaster, allowed you to stay here for Christmas vacation if you're not planning to spend it with your family. Three days from now, a traditional Christmas ball will be held at the Great Hall. Everyone must attend; this is a different ball than the Hogwarts' late gatherings. Let's say a Welcome Ball for the Salem students." Dumbledore explained them smiling.

"We'll try to think about it Professor Dumbledore," Lily said. "It was a great plan. We'll let you know our decision by tomorrow."

"That would be great because I'll hand out your itineraries for January's activities. Have a nice day all of you." Dumbledore said and they nodded and exited the office.

As they reached the common room, they talked about what the headmaster told them.

"A ball? Honestly, Salem students weren't forced to attend balls. I don't wear dress robes!" Lily exclaimed.

"Neither do I!" Charley and George chorused.

"Don't worry girls, you'll look good at the ball." Elaine said.

"Today's Saturday. The ball is on Monday? Oh geez!" Lily said.

"What a serious problem for the gals." Gino said and the sixth years laughed.

"Can we just tell them we won't be attending?" George said.

"Tell them we haven't finished our loads." Lily barged.

"We feel ill?" Charley asked.

"You were just no good at lying." Daniel said and they roared with laughter.

Just then, a tall lady approached them. "I'm head girl Sarah Drew, and Professor McGonagall informed me that your carriages for Hogsmeade trip will be arriving at 1:00, after lunch."

"Thank you." Lily said.

"So we've got plenty of hours to catch up. Let's play Quidditch." Charley said.

"Great idea!" Gino said and they went to get their brooms and proceeded to the pitch.

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The day of the ball came and Lily, Charley and George just found themselves wearing dress robes in spite of many protest and complaints. Lily feels calm but still a bit awkward for it's her first time to wear dress robes. Charley and George kept on rambling on why they should be at the ball.

"Wow! Is that our pals?" Gino exclaimed looking at the three ladies in front of him. Elaine stood beside them smiling, a look of triumph in her face. She helped the three to look best for the ball. Lily was wearing a midnight blue robes, Charley a purple robes and green for George. They chose dark colors for they don't fancy the pastel ones. Elaine applied little make-up for them, which wasn't needed for their natural beauty was good.

"You look like sophisticated ladies on the magazines." Daniel said.

"Yeah whatever!" Charley said. "I wish the ball would end up as soon as possible. Mind some pranks Lils?" She grinned at George then looked at Lily.

"No. I'll be issuing you detentions." Elaine said firmly, she's a prefect.

"Let's go." Gino said and they proceeded to the Great Hall.

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