A/N- guys I want to thank ALL of you who reviewed! I am sorry it took me so long!

Disclaimer: Jason Finnegan is mine (not the Finnegan part though), Daniel, Leslie, Elizabeth, Jenny,.. and everything else in here.. isn't!

~*~~*~Divination~*~~*~

'So, you guys have dates for the ball?' Lily asked

Peter was too focused on fitting all seven layers of his sandwich in his mouth, than to notice Lily asked a question.

'I'm going with Daniel' Elizabeth said. Although everyone already knew this.

'Jason Finnegan' Jenny said (A/N- Seamus's father….)

'Lesley… what's-her-name' Remus said while grabbing for a cupcake. Lily looked at him in disgust.

'What about you darling?' Sirius asked.

All except for lily and Sirius stared at Sirius in surprise (even Peter looked up). When Lily noticed everyone was looking at them, she started giggling. Sirius now understood.

'You wondering about 'Darling'?'

They all nodded as if it were obvious. Lily started laughing a little louder now.

'Well, last ni-' Lily stopped him and pulled him to the side.

'Lets have some fun with them…' Lily whispered with a mischievous grin

'Oh, you're evil' he said exchanging the smile.

They turned back around. Everybody was still looking at them.

'I'm taking Lily to the ball.' Sirius said winking at Lily.

Lily gaped at him.

She was not expecting that. She saw a cute boy named Arthur Weasley looking at her the other day. She was hoping he would ask her.

Before anyone could say anything Professor McGonnagall took the stage.

'Students, I understand you are excited for the ball coming up tomorrow night, but Professor Dumbledore is getting worse. We are not sure if there should be a ball.

Whispers around the room. She saw the students were worried.

'I'm sorry, but all we can do is hope for a quick recovery. I will tell you at breakfast if it will still be on.'

For the rest of lunch everyone seemed all gloomy, until James broke the silence.

'Uh… Wormtail, Moony, and Padfoot, tonight we talk.' And that was all that was said until that night.

~*~~*~*~*~~*~

'Okay, so what's up, Prongs?' Moony asked.

'Lets work on the Maurders Map.'

'That's what you asked us here for?' Wormtail asked in disgust.

'I may have a lead on Dumbledore'

This remark got Padfoot's attention. He was a little worried that Dumbledore's protection wasn't really with them.

'Really?' he said eagerly. His eagerness was visible.

Prongs liked knowing that people believed him, and didn't doubt his abilities.

'Yea' he said and smiled.

Prongs took out the map and quietly said the password.

'I started to program it to show us all the professors in the building and where they are.'

He pointed to the name 'Dumbledore'

Moony widened his eyes and watched carefully how it moved from place to place..

'Is.. that.. Professor Dumbledore?' Wormtail asked amazed.

Prongs then turned a little red and wiped the smirk off his face.

'Um.. er.. no. See, I just programmed the names, now the names are running around.'

Padfoot stifled a laugh.

Prongs looked down, took a breath, and started again.

'Well, that's why I called you guys here.'

'So, how can we help Prongsie?'

'*DO NOT* call me 'Prongsie'.'

Moony was getting irritated.

'Okay, so how can we help?'

'Well, you know that new teacher? I think Trelawney?'

'That phony?' Wormtail asked in disgust.

'Well, she said something about it, and well.. I wasn't paying attention. So.. any suggestions?'

They all heard Padfoot snoring, so they broke it up.

~*~~*~*~*~~*~

The next morning Lily was woken up by a shrieking Elizabeth.

'McGonnagall is going to tell us if Daniel and I are meant to be in like ten minutes. So.. c'mon lets go!'

Before Jenny had a chance to question her sanity, Elizabeth dragged them out of the room.

When the three got there, they found Remus sitting all alone. They were puzzled.

'Uhh.. Remus? Where are James, Sirius an-'

'Shh.. I have to make sure Snape or Malfoy aren't coming.'

'Ahh..' They understand.

They parked themselves next to Remus and started eating.

'So.. wafs are fee voing fis time?' Lily asked while chewing her pancake.

'uhh.. say it, don't spray it.' He answered while wiping off a. b. c. (already been chewed) pancake.

'Sorry..' she muttered.

He put on his cheerful face and continued. 'We've decided to turn all the Slytherin's hair blue. Although, since McRensor's hair is *already* blue, it will have no effect on him.'

Jenny and Elizabeth giggled.

The next thing that happened was a crowed roaring with laughter at little men with blue hair.

Remus was laughing so hard. Through Lily's teary eyes she saw James and Sirius laughing and leaning on each other for support.

Finally when everyone cooled down, Elizabeth asked 'So, how did you two pull it off?'

James and Sirius looked heartbroken. 'Honestly, we didn't do anything' they said while putting on the most innocent they could pull off.

Jenny punched Sirius playfully. James was about to explain, but Snape passed him and shoved him. James looked back at him and Snape smiled evilly. He mouthed 'You. Are. Dead.' While pointing at James. Sirius shuddered.

'Students, I have good news and bad news.' McGonnagall said with a half smile.

'Again?' Peter and Remus whispered at the same time.

'The bad news is.. Dumbledore..' She frowned. 'I think all of you should know this. He.. disappeared last night'

The whole school gasped. Lily noticed the teachers did too.

'Last night.. well.. we are not sure where he is.. but the Ministry of Magic was informed..'

James swore under his breath. Peter heard 'If only.. if only..' and James swore again.

As best as she could, McGonnagall put on a smile and said 'Now for the good news.'

Jenny wondered if there was anything *that* happy, that could cheer her up.

There was.

'We have come to the conclusion, that, the ball.. will be ON!'

The main hall roared.

James looked disappointed. He wanted to help find Dumbledore. Sirius winked at Lily. Lily frowned. Unlike Jenny, this was not great news for her, partly because she was going to the ball with Sirius.

'BUT, everyone must go. We must know where everyone is, and so we will all be under one roof.' McGonnagall tried to say over everyone.

~*~~*~*~*~~*~

In Divination, much to everyone's surprise James paid attention. He listened to everything Professor Trelawney said.

When it was time to read the tea leaves, Trelawney paired them up according to who they were sitting next to.

'Ms. Pril, you will be with.. err.. Ms Scenor.'

Elizabeth clapped when she finally got her name. Trelawney smiled.

Mr. Black, you will be with Ms. Evan.' Lily sighed with relief. She wasn't paired with the girl to her left: Rita Skeeter.

'Mr. Potter, you will be with Mr. Lupin.' James looked hesitant. No offense to Remus, but he wanted to be paired with someone good at divination. James was interested.

'Mr. Pettigrew, you will be working with Mr. Longbottem.' Peter immediately smiled. Frank was the only person who feared him, and listened to what he said.

Professor Trelawney paired the rest up and explained how it works.

'So..' Lily said.

Sirius put a leaf in his tea.

'What does it look like?'

'Big blob.. with a triangle sticking out.. sort of like a dog..?'

Sirius flinched

'What's up with you?'

'Nothing.. it says here that dog is.. Ahh.. found it. Dog says 'You will have a very sorrow life'

Sirius snorted and Lily burst out laughing.

At the corner of his eye he saw Remus and James looking at them. So, just for them he said 'So, looking forward for tonight, *babe*?

Lily looked at him crossly. Then she slightly nodded and whispered 'They are watching, aren't they?'

He nodded grinning.

'VE-E-RY!' she said while trying to hold back her laughter.

Sirius was about to comment but, Trelawney cut him off.

'Are you two working?' she asked sternly.

'Yes ma'am. Sirius here, will have a sorrow life.' Lily said.

Sirius scowled at her.

'So sorry dear' She said while looking at Sirius with concern. 'Continue'

James turned around looking at Remus.

'Wow.. they really are going with each other' Remus said dazed.

'Yep'

'Think they have a thing for each other?'

'Sirius? You serious?'

'NO! *I'm* Remus, doy!' (A/N- sorry about the 'doy', but I miss the 'doy'.'.. lol)

'Sirius never has, does, or will like a girl.'

'He likes boys?'

'NO!' Sirius said from two tables down.

They both laughed.

'What does my leaf look like?' James asked Remus changing the subject.

'Uhh.. a brown.. blackish.. leaf?'

'Right.. there is nothing here that talks about leaves.' James said looking at the book.

'Oh.. but it talks about trees!' He said excitedly and sarcastically.

James then turned his head towards Jenny and Elizabeth and smirked. Trelawney was lecturing them.

'The point of this process Ms. Scenor is that you *read* the tea.. NOT DRINK IT!'

'But professor..' Elizabeth said in a nagging tone. 'We were thirsty'

'ENOUGH!' and at that she walked away.

'Enough' Elizabeth mimicked. 'hmph'.

'I guess we should get more tea.' Jenny said.

'You go! I do not wanna face her again.'

'Fine..' Jenny sighed.

All the while, everyone was staring at Elizabeth. She noticed Peter sneered at her. She stuck out her tongue at him. Frank laughed. Peter looked at him angrily. Frank sobered up immediately.

Frank dared to ask 'what?'

'Just keep working.' Frank said. He loved having the power of intimidating people.

*James, Remus, and Sirius never treat me this well..* Peter realized.

'F-f-fine..' Frank was very scared.

'What does my leaf look like?'

'I dunno.. I'm no Dumbledore..'

Peter swore. 'Frank.. YOU SHOULD BE!'

Frank looked down at his tea wishing he was paired with someone else.

'Children, please take notice at the partners you are with. You will pair up and work together again for homework and read tea leaves'

'But we just *did*' Elizabeth said really annoyed by Professor Trelawney.

'Ms. Scenor, I've had enough.. DETENTION!'

Sirius looked jealous.

As everyone left Divination, Peter said 'That was a fun class'

'Yea..' mumbled Elizabeth

'C'mon, it's lunch..' Remus tried being happy.

'Oooo.. yay! I am so hungry..' James said while rubbing his hands against each other.

As the seven went to the Gryffendor table, Daniel came over to Jenny, and asked in a gentlemanly fashion 'Would you like to sit with me, darling?'

Elizabeth grew red.

'Sure!' They walked hand in hand.

Jenny started giggling. She noticed that Jason was watching Daniel, and decided to be a gentleman too!

'M'lady, would you like to sit with me?'

'Yeah!'

She waved at the remaining five.

'Girls..' Peter grunted

'All they want is *romance*..' James said while plopping himself down.

Lily didn't care; she wasn't into romance either.

'I heard all the rest of the classes were cancelled because of the ball. Remus said while changing the mood.

'Really?' Sirius was happy!

'Sirius.. uh.. can I speak to you?' James asked.

'Sure, man'

They walked off to the side.

'What's up?'

'Well, I thought you said you weren't going to dance at the ball. You're going with Lily.. I have to sit by myself now..' James looked hurt.

Sirius felt bad.

'Oh yeah.. don't worry about that.. we aren't actually going to *dance* the whole time. Don't worry.. it's not like we are going out or anything..'

James look a little relieved.

'Lets go.. and they continued back to their table.

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A/N- okay.. how was it? The ball will come into place in chapter 3.. So will Matt Kunner. Also.. I want suggestions! You can either e-mail me if you have good one (Li652@Aol.com).. or put it in the review which *of course* all of you are doing! Now I wanna thank you guys for the reviews!

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