Chapter VI + Tuesday!
"Wake up Lily. You're going to be late for school." Alison said, shaking Lily's bed on the 4th of November. Lily groaned.
"Everyone else is still asleep! Allie, I want to sleep!"
"Well, Lily, It's Tuesday, we have Potions the first-"
"Oh, It's Tuesday?" Lily said excitedly. She sat up and grinned widely.
"Um, yeah. It is Tuesday, the day we have the Potions test-"
"Oh, forget about the Potions test!" Lily cried. "It's TUESDAY!"
"Yes, and yesterday was MONDAY." Alison answered, rolling her eyes. "Hurry Lily, you don't want to be late for the test, which hopefully you studied for, since you ARE a prefect."
"But Allie, today's TUESDAY."
"I am aware of that, Lily-kinns." Alison replied. "And tomorrow's Wednesday. Then after that's Thursday. Then Friday, then Saturday, then Sunday, then Monday, then it's Tuesday again, and it just goes on, and on, and on, and-"
"Never mind." Lily huffed, annoyed. Obviously somebody forgot about SOMETHING.
***
"How did you guys do on your tests?" Maria asked.
"Aced it." James grinned.
"Failed it!" Peter whined.
"Did okay, I guess. I didn't write number 3 though, it was rather-" Alison started.
"Guys! It's TUESDAY. You shouldn't be talking about stupid tests on TUESDAY." Lily wailed.
"Yes, I know it's Tuesday. What's with Tuesday? It's just like any other day." Sirius said.
"Yeah. Lily's been having this sudden obsession with Tuesday. Dunno." Alison shrugged. Lily pouted.
"I do NOT have an obsession with Tuesday. It's just that TUESDAY, which is TODAY, is a very import-"
"Alas! Did I tell any of you about my date with that Hufflepuff?" Sirius asked, which everybody groaned to as a reply.
***
Lily sighed. It was the evening, Lily had just came back from the Library, which was closing up at 10.30 pm, and now it was 10.37. Walking back to the common room, Lily was feeling upset. No one remembered her birthday. Well, her parents did, but that wasn't the point. The point was that everyone in Hogwarts forgot.
November the 4th will be coming to an end soon, and it was so depressing for Lily. No one remembered her birthday!
Dragging her feet to the common room, Lily stopped in front of the portrait of the fat lady. The fat lady looked at her and smiled.
"Good Evening, dear, Password?"
"Lion Pride." Lily sulked. After the whole password incident, which made James and Lily change passwords from James Potter worships Lily Evans to Lily Evans worships James Potter then to James Potter has an ego the size of China and to Lily Evans has a pole up her bum to Lion Pride. Oh well, it was better this way.
"You seem a bit upset dear LILY, is there anything you would like to talk about?" The fat lady asked politely. Lily shook her head and felt hot tears in her eyes as she ran into the common room.
"It's just how everyone forgot my friggin'-"
"SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Almost the whole population of Gryffindors in Hogwarts yelled loudly and clearly to her.
Lily blinked and quickly wiped her tears. She could see Alison, Remus and Sirius holding up an enormous sign that read 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY LILY!" There was Maria and Peter too, they were standing beside Alison, Remus and Sirius. A bunch of younger Gryffindors was sprawled on the floor, and a few 7th years were over by a small table of refreshments. But the person who caught her eye was standing goofily in the middle of everyone, holding up 2 raw eggs.
"Happy Birthday Evans." James said. "One, two, three SHOOT!"
In a second Lily was bombarded with raw eggs, flour, syrup, butter beer, and coffee. All Lily could do was to stand motionless in the middle of the common room while everyone attacked her with ingredients to make a cake.
Remus took this moment to take out his wizard camera and snap a picture of Lily Evans, age 16.
"Happy Birthday Lily!" Alison smiled, giving Lily a sticky hug. "You thought I could actually forget your birthday? We've been planning this Lil!
"You did???" Lily asked incredulously. Then she laughed. "I thought you guys forgot!"
"How could we have forgotten Lily Evans' birthday?" Sirius said, rolling his eyes. "She would've fried us and fed us to Hippogriffs!" Everybody took turns to hug Lily.
"Ah, carrot-cake. Not my favorite, but…" James said. "To let you know, the whole attacking Evans with all those stuff was my idea."
"Wow Potter, I didn't know you actually took time to think about my birthday." Lily said sarcastically. James shrugged. "They forced me to."
"Anyway! Come on, we don't have much time for the party!! Get this party started!" Alison cried. She clapped her hands and music began to play.
"I wanna dance with the birthday girl!" a 7th year yelled. His name was Frank Longbottom, which Lily took as like her brother. Lily laughed and let Frank sashayed the sticky Lily Evans onto the middle of the common room.
The night continued, they didn't have much time but they sure used the time good. After the 3rd song (and a bunch of pictures later) Lily cleaned up and now was dancing with Sirius.
"Do you like the party Lils?" Sirius asked. He twirled her and she laughed.
"It's really thoughtful of you guys. Thank you so much…" Lily smiled.
"It was Alison's idea, of course. With help from us. Even James pitched in an idea." Sirius grinned. "And I do recall him saying the exact words: I can't wait to see Carrots face when we attack her, boy will that be funny!"
Lily swatted Sirius on the head. Sirius let out a yowl and pouted.
"Oh, stop the puppy dog eyes, Sirius. I'm NOT amused." Lily said, rolling her eyes.
"Lilyy?? What do you think of Maria?" Sirius asked quietly.
"What? Are you deciding on asking her out or something? Sirius!" Lily said, shaking her head. "Poor girl, please, if you want to break a girls heart, just not let it be hers! She looks so… fragile."
"Take a chill pill Lil! Hey! That rhymes." Sirius laughed. "Anyway, as I was saying, all I can say is that I'm interested in her, but since LILY told me not to take my chance, I won't."
"Sirius, I'm not saying that! I'm just saying… you barely know her! You think she's just another pretty face to play with. Don't! You should get to know her better! THEN decide on what to do!" Lily said in exasperation.
"Well, I spent on detention with her. She's sweet, kind, and likes to laugh. But a bit shy I suppose, and… I just feel like she's hiding something from us…" Sirius said. "Just like Moony
was…" He added in a whisper.
Lily nodded knowingly, only she and the Marauders (and Maria) knew about Remus, even Alison didn't. It was hard trying to keep the secret from her, and Lily tried to persuade Remus into telling her, but he would just look down and say that she would look at him differently afterwards.
The song ended, and Lily went to the refreshment table that Sirius and James had set up. She took a bottle of butter beer and drank it, when Maria came over,
"Hello Lily, Happy Birthday." Maria said, handing her a small wrapped gift. Lily smiled and gave her a hug.
"Awe, you didn't have to…" Lily said, accepting the present. Maria nodded and waved her hand. "Oh, it's nothing. But I wanted to give you something."
"That's so thoughtful of you, thanks!" Lily said. "Are you enjoying the party?"
"Yes I am." Maria answered. "Though I feel a bit nervous around so many Gryffindors, I don't exactly recognize anybody else but you 6, and our dorm mates plus the head girl and her best friend."
"Hey, I'll introduce you to some guys!" Lily winked. Maria let out a heartily laugh and Lily introduced her to a few 5th years and 7th years.
"You may want to watch out for that girl." Alison said, pointing at a 5th year girl. The girl had jet-black hair, a pale face, and piercing gray eyes. Her makeup was vampy and deadly. "She's, well… you could say very icy and she's good with curses. If she doesn't like you, she would do really bad stuff to you- for instance stealing your boyfriend or something."
"Okay, I will try my best to stay away from her." Maria agreed. "What's her name?"
"Tredyra." Lily answered. "Potter went out with her in his 4th year."
"And Lily-kins here was soooo jealous, weren't you?" Alison grinned.
"Not even on a full moon." Lily replied, glaring at Alison.
***
"Lily, last song of the night. Pick your dance partner!" Remus urged. Lily shrugged.
"I've danced with every guy in the room."
"Oh, you should dance with Jamsie! You didn't dance with him yet! And I know he's just dying to-" Sirius trailed off.
"Shut it Padfoot." James said, appearing with two bottles of butter beer.
"But that's a great idea!" Alison agreed excitedly.
"Come on Lily, give the poor man a chance!" Maria said encouragingly.
"Oh, now you're on my case too, White!" James growled.
"Hurry, before McGonagall comes in again in her Pajamas." Remus said.
"But-" Lily sighed. "It's POTTER."
"Yes, it's me Evans. Look, I don't want to, she don't want to, why do we have to?" James asked, sighing.
"Lily has to dance with every male in this room. But she didn't dance with you yet!" Sirius said. "Come on!" Sirius snatched the butterbeers from James' hands and put it his arms on Lily's waist. He pulled Lily's arm and slung in onto James' neck.
"Now, DANCE!" Sirius barked. Lily and James jumped slightly, but obeyed.
To James and Lily's dismay, the last song was a slow song. James and Lily looked restlessly at each other and swayed their bodies to the music.
You know you are my lover
You got me twisted over you
I know I got what you need
So what you wanna do
"Um, this is awkward." Lily began. James looked at her and nodded.
"Happy Birthday." James said.
"Wow, the famous JAMES POTTER said happy birthday to me." Lily said sarcastically. "I'M jumping up and down with joy."
"Shut it, Evans."
Baby, baby I know
Baby I love you so
But you don't feel like I do
Tell me what can I do
But I gotta be strong
Did me wrong
When I thought that we were really down
So you say you want me
Make up your mind
Cuz I'm not gonna be here for long
"You're not a bad dancer, Potter." Lily said, before realizing she was paying James Potter a compliment. But she was not lying- he really was a good dancer.
"You're not bad yourself, Evans." James replied. Even though they rather disliked each other, but Lily felt relaxed in his arms.
You know you are my lover
You got me twisted over you
I know I got what you need
So what you wanna do
Baby, baby in time
Baby I know you'll find
That what you need and what's here
Think about it my dear
"Maria, did you have fun?" Remus asked as he twirled her around.
"Lily and Alison are GREAT people. So are your friends." Maria said. She was lying about one part, as she actually felt some strange aura when she talked to Peter.
"I'm glad you're cool with them. They are great people. Let's hope Lily likes her presents!"
But I gotta be strong
Did me wrong
When I thought that we were really down
So you say you want me
Make up your mind
Cuz I'm not gonna be here for long
You know you are my lover
You got me twisted over you
I know I got what you need
So what you wanna do
"Potter, if your hand goes any LOWER, I swear I'll feed you to the hippogriffs." Lily warned. James looked at her sheepishly and grinned.
"I was just having some FUN." James answered. "I think you've got a cute ass."
"My ass is not CUTE and neither is yours." Lily replied icily.
"Okay, okay, gee Evans, I was just trying to engage you in a conversation."
Breaking up now
you got me twisted, thinkin bout the way that things used to be
when it was you and me girl i was so free
see you had my heart from the start like cupid
and i was just downright foolish and stupid
But now I know the reason for the pain and the headaches
You left me all alone now I can't even concentrate
I guess I'll wait for the day until you come back
Because my heart is where your love is at
You got me twisted
Lily swayed her body, following the slow rhythm along with James. He wasn't a bad dancer, and he did have a nice… ass. Dancing closer to him, Lily finally realized how close their bodies were, and how alarming but warm his brown eyes were.
It was the first time they were so close, yet none of them complained or even said a word. James just kept on dancing, and Lily avoided his eyes by looking over his shoulder.
You know you are my lover
You got me twisted over you
I know I got what you need
So what you wanna do
You know you are my lover
You got me twisted over you
I know I got what you need
So what you wanna do
As the song ended, James and Lily both stopped dancing, and stood motionless, in each other's arms, in the middle of the common room, oblivious to everything else.
"I can see you both enjoyed it." Sirius said gleefully as he approached them with Alison. "But I'm sorry kiddos, the party's over. Miss Evans needs her beauty sleep."
"Pshaw." Lily muttered. She had not intended to let go of James, but as the whole common room was there watching her every move, she quickly let go of James and slowly muttered, for James' ears only, "Thanks for the dance, Potter."
James merely nodded, but he looked as if he didn't want her to leave. "I must be really tired." Lily thought, as she went to take her presents. James walked over to Sirius and Peter, who was finishing the remaining on the refreshments table.
"Had fun aye?" Sirius said, wriggling his eyebrows. "I AM best man at your wedding, right?"
"Sirius…" James warned. He was too tired to snap at Sirius. Sirius grinned, and the three of them walked up to the boy's dorm.
"Hey there, stranger." Alison said, approaching Remus who was cleaning up after the mess his friends made. Remus looked up and smiled brightly. "Had fun?"
"Well, I was about to save the last dance for you, but…" Alison started.
"Oh Allie, I'm so sorry! I just wanted Maria to feel more… welcomed. It's hard being the new girl, especially when she used to be a Slytherin." Remus explained.
"It's alright, I guess." Alison said with disappointment. "But next time, save ME the last dance, okay?"
"I won't just save you the last dance." Remus said, wrapping his arms around her waist. "I'll save you all the dances." With that he leaned over and gave her a soft kiss.
***
A/N: 11/04 is my birthday! Hehe… I don't know why I made Lily's that day too. Oh well… the song James and Lily was forced to dance to was Ginuwine's "Twisted". Thanks to all the reviewers! Especially my two most loyal reviewers, Ld Vld and Alison Johnson! (Whom I named Maria W. and Alison J. after!) I love you guys! ;)
"Wake up Lily. You're going to be late for school." Alison said, shaking Lily's bed on the 4th of November. Lily groaned.
"Everyone else is still asleep! Allie, I want to sleep!"
"Well, Lily, It's Tuesday, we have Potions the first-"
"Oh, It's Tuesday?" Lily said excitedly. She sat up and grinned widely.
"Um, yeah. It is Tuesday, the day we have the Potions test-"
"Oh, forget about the Potions test!" Lily cried. "It's TUESDAY!"
"Yes, and yesterday was MONDAY." Alison answered, rolling her eyes. "Hurry Lily, you don't want to be late for the test, which hopefully you studied for, since you ARE a prefect."
"But Allie, today's TUESDAY."
"I am aware of that, Lily-kinns." Alison replied. "And tomorrow's Wednesday. Then after that's Thursday. Then Friday, then Saturday, then Sunday, then Monday, then it's Tuesday again, and it just goes on, and on, and on, and-"
"Never mind." Lily huffed, annoyed. Obviously somebody forgot about SOMETHING.
***
"How did you guys do on your tests?" Maria asked.
"Aced it." James grinned.
"Failed it!" Peter whined.
"Did okay, I guess. I didn't write number 3 though, it was rather-" Alison started.
"Guys! It's TUESDAY. You shouldn't be talking about stupid tests on TUESDAY." Lily wailed.
"Yes, I know it's Tuesday. What's with Tuesday? It's just like any other day." Sirius said.
"Yeah. Lily's been having this sudden obsession with Tuesday. Dunno." Alison shrugged. Lily pouted.
"I do NOT have an obsession with Tuesday. It's just that TUESDAY, which is TODAY, is a very import-"
"Alas! Did I tell any of you about my date with that Hufflepuff?" Sirius asked, which everybody groaned to as a reply.
***
Lily sighed. It was the evening, Lily had just came back from the Library, which was closing up at 10.30 pm, and now it was 10.37. Walking back to the common room, Lily was feeling upset. No one remembered her birthday. Well, her parents did, but that wasn't the point. The point was that everyone in Hogwarts forgot.
November the 4th will be coming to an end soon, and it was so depressing for Lily. No one remembered her birthday!
Dragging her feet to the common room, Lily stopped in front of the portrait of the fat lady. The fat lady looked at her and smiled.
"Good Evening, dear, Password?"
"Lion Pride." Lily sulked. After the whole password incident, which made James and Lily change passwords from James Potter worships Lily Evans to Lily Evans worships James Potter then to James Potter has an ego the size of China and to Lily Evans has a pole up her bum to Lion Pride. Oh well, it was better this way.
"You seem a bit upset dear LILY, is there anything you would like to talk about?" The fat lady asked politely. Lily shook her head and felt hot tears in her eyes as she ran into the common room.
"It's just how everyone forgot my friggin'-"
"SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Almost the whole population of Gryffindors in Hogwarts yelled loudly and clearly to her.
Lily blinked and quickly wiped her tears. She could see Alison, Remus and Sirius holding up an enormous sign that read 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY LILY!" There was Maria and Peter too, they were standing beside Alison, Remus and Sirius. A bunch of younger Gryffindors was sprawled on the floor, and a few 7th years were over by a small table of refreshments. But the person who caught her eye was standing goofily in the middle of everyone, holding up 2 raw eggs.
"Happy Birthday Evans." James said. "One, two, three SHOOT!"
In a second Lily was bombarded with raw eggs, flour, syrup, butter beer, and coffee. All Lily could do was to stand motionless in the middle of the common room while everyone attacked her with ingredients to make a cake.
Remus took this moment to take out his wizard camera and snap a picture of Lily Evans, age 16.
"Happy Birthday Lily!" Alison smiled, giving Lily a sticky hug. "You thought I could actually forget your birthday? We've been planning this Lil!
"You did???" Lily asked incredulously. Then she laughed. "I thought you guys forgot!"
"How could we have forgotten Lily Evans' birthday?" Sirius said, rolling his eyes. "She would've fried us and fed us to Hippogriffs!" Everybody took turns to hug Lily.
"Ah, carrot-cake. Not my favorite, but…" James said. "To let you know, the whole attacking Evans with all those stuff was my idea."
"Wow Potter, I didn't know you actually took time to think about my birthday." Lily said sarcastically. James shrugged. "They forced me to."
"Anyway! Come on, we don't have much time for the party!! Get this party started!" Alison cried. She clapped her hands and music began to play.
"I wanna dance with the birthday girl!" a 7th year yelled. His name was Frank Longbottom, which Lily took as like her brother. Lily laughed and let Frank sashayed the sticky Lily Evans onto the middle of the common room.
The night continued, they didn't have much time but they sure used the time good. After the 3rd song (and a bunch of pictures later) Lily cleaned up and now was dancing with Sirius.
"Do you like the party Lils?" Sirius asked. He twirled her and she laughed.
"It's really thoughtful of you guys. Thank you so much…" Lily smiled.
"It was Alison's idea, of course. With help from us. Even James pitched in an idea." Sirius grinned. "And I do recall him saying the exact words: I can't wait to see Carrots face when we attack her, boy will that be funny!"
Lily swatted Sirius on the head. Sirius let out a yowl and pouted.
"Oh, stop the puppy dog eyes, Sirius. I'm NOT amused." Lily said, rolling her eyes.
"Lilyy?? What do you think of Maria?" Sirius asked quietly.
"What? Are you deciding on asking her out or something? Sirius!" Lily said, shaking her head. "Poor girl, please, if you want to break a girls heart, just not let it be hers! She looks so… fragile."
"Take a chill pill Lil! Hey! That rhymes." Sirius laughed. "Anyway, as I was saying, all I can say is that I'm interested in her, but since LILY told me not to take my chance, I won't."
"Sirius, I'm not saying that! I'm just saying… you barely know her! You think she's just another pretty face to play with. Don't! You should get to know her better! THEN decide on what to do!" Lily said in exasperation.
"Well, I spent on detention with her. She's sweet, kind, and likes to laugh. But a bit shy I suppose, and… I just feel like she's hiding something from us…" Sirius said. "Just like Moony
was…" He added in a whisper.
Lily nodded knowingly, only she and the Marauders (and Maria) knew about Remus, even Alison didn't. It was hard trying to keep the secret from her, and Lily tried to persuade Remus into telling her, but he would just look down and say that she would look at him differently afterwards.
The song ended, and Lily went to the refreshment table that Sirius and James had set up. She took a bottle of butter beer and drank it, when Maria came over,
"Hello Lily, Happy Birthday." Maria said, handing her a small wrapped gift. Lily smiled and gave her a hug.
"Awe, you didn't have to…" Lily said, accepting the present. Maria nodded and waved her hand. "Oh, it's nothing. But I wanted to give you something."
"That's so thoughtful of you, thanks!" Lily said. "Are you enjoying the party?"
"Yes I am." Maria answered. "Though I feel a bit nervous around so many Gryffindors, I don't exactly recognize anybody else but you 6, and our dorm mates plus the head girl and her best friend."
"Hey, I'll introduce you to some guys!" Lily winked. Maria let out a heartily laugh and Lily introduced her to a few 5th years and 7th years.
"You may want to watch out for that girl." Alison said, pointing at a 5th year girl. The girl had jet-black hair, a pale face, and piercing gray eyes. Her makeup was vampy and deadly. "She's, well… you could say very icy and she's good with curses. If she doesn't like you, she would do really bad stuff to you- for instance stealing your boyfriend or something."
"Okay, I will try my best to stay away from her." Maria agreed. "What's her name?"
"Tredyra." Lily answered. "Potter went out with her in his 4th year."
"And Lily-kins here was soooo jealous, weren't you?" Alison grinned.
"Not even on a full moon." Lily replied, glaring at Alison.
***
"Lily, last song of the night. Pick your dance partner!" Remus urged. Lily shrugged.
"I've danced with every guy in the room."
"Oh, you should dance with Jamsie! You didn't dance with him yet! And I know he's just dying to-" Sirius trailed off.
"Shut it Padfoot." James said, appearing with two bottles of butter beer.
"But that's a great idea!" Alison agreed excitedly.
"Come on Lily, give the poor man a chance!" Maria said encouragingly.
"Oh, now you're on my case too, White!" James growled.
"Hurry, before McGonagall comes in again in her Pajamas." Remus said.
"But-" Lily sighed. "It's POTTER."
"Yes, it's me Evans. Look, I don't want to, she don't want to, why do we have to?" James asked, sighing.
"Lily has to dance with every male in this room. But she didn't dance with you yet!" Sirius said. "Come on!" Sirius snatched the butterbeers from James' hands and put it his arms on Lily's waist. He pulled Lily's arm and slung in onto James' neck.
"Now, DANCE!" Sirius barked. Lily and James jumped slightly, but obeyed.
To James and Lily's dismay, the last song was a slow song. James and Lily looked restlessly at each other and swayed their bodies to the music.
You know you are my lover
You got me twisted over you
I know I got what you need
So what you wanna do
"Um, this is awkward." Lily began. James looked at her and nodded.
"Happy Birthday." James said.
"Wow, the famous JAMES POTTER said happy birthday to me." Lily said sarcastically. "I'M jumping up and down with joy."
"Shut it, Evans."
Baby, baby I know
Baby I love you so
But you don't feel like I do
Tell me what can I do
But I gotta be strong
Did me wrong
When I thought that we were really down
So you say you want me
Make up your mind
Cuz I'm not gonna be here for long
"You're not a bad dancer, Potter." Lily said, before realizing she was paying James Potter a compliment. But she was not lying- he really was a good dancer.
"You're not bad yourself, Evans." James replied. Even though they rather disliked each other, but Lily felt relaxed in his arms.
You know you are my lover
You got me twisted over you
I know I got what you need
So what you wanna do
Baby, baby in time
Baby I know you'll find
That what you need and what's here
Think about it my dear
"Maria, did you have fun?" Remus asked as he twirled her around.
"Lily and Alison are GREAT people. So are your friends." Maria said. She was lying about one part, as she actually felt some strange aura when she talked to Peter.
"I'm glad you're cool with them. They are great people. Let's hope Lily likes her presents!"
But I gotta be strong
Did me wrong
When I thought that we were really down
So you say you want me
Make up your mind
Cuz I'm not gonna be here for long
You know you are my lover
You got me twisted over you
I know I got what you need
So what you wanna do
"Potter, if your hand goes any LOWER, I swear I'll feed you to the hippogriffs." Lily warned. James looked at her sheepishly and grinned.
"I was just having some FUN." James answered. "I think you've got a cute ass."
"My ass is not CUTE and neither is yours." Lily replied icily.
"Okay, okay, gee Evans, I was just trying to engage you in a conversation."
Breaking up now
you got me twisted, thinkin bout the way that things used to be
when it was you and me girl i was so free
see you had my heart from the start like cupid
and i was just downright foolish and stupid
But now I know the reason for the pain and the headaches
You left me all alone now I can't even concentrate
I guess I'll wait for the day until you come back
Because my heart is where your love is at
You got me twisted
Lily swayed her body, following the slow rhythm along with James. He wasn't a bad dancer, and he did have a nice… ass. Dancing closer to him, Lily finally realized how close their bodies were, and how alarming but warm his brown eyes were.
It was the first time they were so close, yet none of them complained or even said a word. James just kept on dancing, and Lily avoided his eyes by looking over his shoulder.
You know you are my lover
You got me twisted over you
I know I got what you need
So what you wanna do
You know you are my lover
You got me twisted over you
I know I got what you need
So what you wanna do
As the song ended, James and Lily both stopped dancing, and stood motionless, in each other's arms, in the middle of the common room, oblivious to everything else.
"I can see you both enjoyed it." Sirius said gleefully as he approached them with Alison. "But I'm sorry kiddos, the party's over. Miss Evans needs her beauty sleep."
"Pshaw." Lily muttered. She had not intended to let go of James, but as the whole common room was there watching her every move, she quickly let go of James and slowly muttered, for James' ears only, "Thanks for the dance, Potter."
James merely nodded, but he looked as if he didn't want her to leave. "I must be really tired." Lily thought, as she went to take her presents. James walked over to Sirius and Peter, who was finishing the remaining on the refreshments table.
"Had fun aye?" Sirius said, wriggling his eyebrows. "I AM best man at your wedding, right?"
"Sirius…" James warned. He was too tired to snap at Sirius. Sirius grinned, and the three of them walked up to the boy's dorm.
"Hey there, stranger." Alison said, approaching Remus who was cleaning up after the mess his friends made. Remus looked up and smiled brightly. "Had fun?"
"Well, I was about to save the last dance for you, but…" Alison started.
"Oh Allie, I'm so sorry! I just wanted Maria to feel more… welcomed. It's hard being the new girl, especially when she used to be a Slytherin." Remus explained.
"It's alright, I guess." Alison said with disappointment. "But next time, save ME the last dance, okay?"
"I won't just save you the last dance." Remus said, wrapping his arms around her waist. "I'll save you all the dances." With that he leaned over and gave her a soft kiss.
***
A/N: 11/04 is my birthday! Hehe… I don't know why I made Lily's that day too. Oh well… the song James and Lily was forced to dance to was Ginuwine's "Twisted". Thanks to all the reviewers! Especially my two most loyal reviewers, Ld Vld and Alison Johnson! (Whom I named Maria W. and Alison J. after!) I love you guys! ;)
