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A/N: Please review and tell me what you think. Hope you like it.
Thanks to those that have reviewed so far, glad you like it. Please keep reviewing it makes me write faster – ch 5 is finished and 6 is nearly there but after that I need to spend some time on my other fic The Valdeene legacy (If you can find the time I would love for you to read it and tell me what you think – it's more about Remus but with a reasonable amount of Lily and James)
HALLOWEEN BALL
Two days before the ball Aggy was alone in the common room enjoying a rare moment of solitude. Remus stood watching her from the staircase and decided it was now or never.
Walking over to her "Hi Aggy…can I sit here?" and he pointed to the space next to her.
Wondering what was going on and quickly looking around for the other three she said "Sure…If you want too"
Staring into the fire for a moment Remus mumbled "Err…I have you got a date for the ball yet…cause if you've not…I was hoping that you might like to go with me?" and he turned to look at her.
Studding the look on her face he quickly got up before she could say anything and said "If you don't it's OK…I'll understand…sorry to have bothered you…see you later" and he dashed round the side of the sofa.
Quick as a flash Aggy lent over the back of the sofa and grabbed his hand "Remus I would love to go with you" kneeling up she pulled him closer.
He moved to her, leaning on the back of the sofa thinking She is really beautiful bending down he gently kissed her hoping she wasn't going to slap him. Aggy returned the kiss and placed her arms around his neck.
They quickly broke apart as they heard the portrait open; Remus headed for the staircase and smiled at her before he ran to his dorm.
Sat at breakfast with one day to go the girls were talking about the ball.
"Who is everybody going with tomorrow?" Lily scanned the faces of her friends.
Annie went first "Well Danny Brocklehurst asked me yesterday" and she smiled with a dreamy look on her face at the thought of going to the ball with the tall blonde Ravenclaw Chaser. "I'm meeting him at 7 O'clock, he is coming to the tower to pick me up"
Lily was smiling at a tall slim sixth year that had just entered the Great hall and was headed their way.
"See you at 7 O'clock Lily…is that OK…I'll come to the tower" he said as he brushed her cheek with a light kiss and smiled at the other girls and walked over to sit at his own table.
"NO…Patrick Boot …Lily when did he ask you? Why did you not tell us?" a stunned Aggy looked at her blushing friend.
Giggling Lily said, "Well he asked me yesterday. I was in the library doing that DADA essay and he came over and said he had always liked me and would I go with him to the ball." Smiling at the look on their faces "Who am I to say no? …He is very cute and he is just my type dark hair, dark eyes and athletic."
Aggy commented "And almost as big a player as James and Sirius…Quidditch players are always trouble…just be careful…but your right he is very cute."
Annie and Lily turned to look at the other two "What about you two?"
Both girls looked a little nervous and Marie decided to get it over with.
"Alright but don't kill me…Sirius asked me" noticing that none of her friends looked surprised "Why do you not look shocked?"
Laughing Lily said "It's been on the cards for ages…You stare at him all the time and he can't take his eyes of you…and don't forget the train."
Marie rolled her eyes and smiled very pleased with her self she had liked Sirius for years turning to Aggy "That just leaves you…so come on tell?"
Biting her lip Aggy said, "I was asked yesterday…I'm going with…Remus"
The other three smiled at her and Marie clapped her hands excitedly "More details…how did he ask you?"
Sighing at this Aggy told them about what had happened in the common room. The girls all sat there totally carried away with the excitement of the Halloween Ball.
Saturday found the upper years students in Hogsmeades' with most getting last minute extras for the ball. The Gryffindor sixth year girls were seen dashing into the robes accessory shop.
Lily bought some shimmering emerald green butterfly's to fix in her hair, Aggy purchased deep blue stars that glistened, Marie had golden suns and Annie found a small set of silver flowers.
The Marauders could be found in the tailors picking up their dress robes. Peter had needed his altering considerably due to the fact that he was so small. The other three looked very smug as they tried on the new robes, the three already good looking boys turned into handsome young men.
Coming out of the shop Lily caught sight of the Marauders "I know that you two have dates with some of them but I really don't want to have to put up with Potter today. Come on let's go back to the castle"
Agreeing with her that a Potter/Evans confrontation was not needed, they headed back.
In all the four houses the common rooms were empty of the upper school female students. They all seemed to be involved in the frenzied activity of getting ready for the ball. Even the Slytherin's were pampering them selves.
Up in Gryffindor tower the girls were all sat in the dorm in bathrobes discussing hairstyles and make-up. They only had two hours to go and the final preparations were being made.
Each girl was assigned the task of make-up and hair for one of their friends.
With 10 minutes to go before they had to go and meet their dates, the girls looked each other over.
Lily stood tall, minimal make-up, hair in a pleat held in place by the butterfly clasps with small wisps falling on her face and the beautiful pale green robes she had bought with Aggy.
Aggy's long dark curls rolled down the back of her midnight blue robes, the sides had been clipped up with the glistening stars and her eyes sparkled under the light touch of silver shadow Marie had used.
Deep red robes accentuated by the small petite frame of Marie. Blonde hair loosely arranged and held in place by the golden suns with small strands escaping to gently fall on to her shoulders Marie glowed.
Annie's pale grey eyes shone brightly and her long sleek black hair lightly caught at the sides by the small silver flowers flowed over the shimmering silver robes that the slender Gryffindor was wearing.
Satisfied with their work the four girls headed out of the dorm. As the reached the bottom of the staircase they smiled at the look on the faces of the four boys stood waiting for them. Each girl went over to her respective date, smiled and hooked her arm through theirs chuckling at the impact they had made.
Even the infamous Sirius Black had been stunned into silence he had never seen anything this beautiful and she was his date. The two Ravenclaw's wished at that moment they were Gryffindor's and Remus blushed at the sight of Aggy.
As they walked down to the great hall the girls were all revealing in the compliments they dates were bestowing on them.
Aggy said to Remus "So where's Potter and Pettigrew?"
Remus said "James had a date with a Hufflepuff and Peter asked a Slytherin" shaking his head at the last piece of information.
Aggy gave him an awkward smile "I know he is your friend but a Slytherin…gross"
Remus had to agree with her he would have rather gone stag than take a Slytherin.
Entering the great hall Remus and Sirius guided their dates over to the table James was sitting at. Lily and Annie gave their friends a small wave as then went with their dates to a Ravenclaw table. It was customary for dates to sit at the male partner's table.
Professor Dumbledore stood up "Welcome…I hope that you all have a wonderful evening…enjoy." With this he clapped his hands and the tables were filled with wondrous delights.
The students helped them selves to the delicacies and the tables were soon buzzing with chatter from the excited students who were all trying to make a good impression with their dates.
After a second helping of custard tart Professor Dumbledore stood up "I think we will open the dancing with the prefects from each house. If you could all please come on to the floor and partner up in your houses…let the music begin"
As the prefects took up their positions on the dance floor it suddenly dawned on James that he would have to dance with Evan's and thought well at least she can't do anything with Dumbledore watching and he wandered over to her.
"Evan's I believe this is my dance" and he smiled at her, noticing the slight grimace on her face. He thought I'm not that bad am I.
"Fine" was the only reply he got and she accepted the out stretched hand.
Lily thought why is he suddenly being so polite? As she looked up at his face searching for an answer he is quite cute I suppose…oh god did I just think that Potter was cute and she blushed.
Watching her James thought God she is blushing pulling her closer to him as he placed his hand on her back she is beautiful…why have I never noticed…that scent is …oh god what am I doing this is Evan's and he smiled at her.
The music began and the floor swirled with sixth and seventh year students, as the music stopped James held onto Lily for a second longer before releasing her.
Stuttering slightly "Thanks for the dance" he said slightly bewildered by the feeling of disappointment at having to let her go.
Lily was experiencing something similar and smiled saying "Your welcome" and she quickly turned and walked over to Patrick who had been dancing with another Ravenclaw.
The remainder of the dance went smoothly, Lily danced with Patrick for most of the evening unaware that James could hardly take his eyes off her. James danced with his date and was astounded with his self for wishing it were Evan's he was holding and not Jenny Abbott. Lily occasionally risked a look over in the direction of Potter and thought what is happening to me? Stop looking at him…it's Potter.
Patrick escorted her back to the Gryffindor tower at the end of the dance, as they arrive at the portrait he started to wish her goodnight and as she looked up at him he kissed her. Lily circled her arms around him and leaned into the kiss.
Coming around the corner James became frozen to the spot, anger surged through him as he saw Lily kissing Patrick Boot.
He moved towards them and with a sneer he said "Get a room…before you make the whole of Gryffindor sick" and he went through the portrait.
Lily broke away from Patrick, slightly flushed she smiled and went through the portrait her self.
Lily's blood began to boil as she saw James Potter stood near the fire in the deserted common room. Moving over to him she slapped his face.
"How dare you?…insult me like that" she spat at him.
Rubbing his face James glared at her "Well I wasn't the one kissing the bloody Ravenclaw seeker…traitor."
Lily hit him again "If there was anything decent in Gryffindor I wouldn't need to go out with a Ravenclaw."
Lily's eyes flashed with anger at James and before he knew what he was doing he had pulled her to him and was kissing her. Shocked Lily struggled for a second but soon relaxed into James arms as he held he tight and the kiss deepened. Gasping for breath, heart's racing the two sixth years broke apart. Lily took a step back, James moved to take hold of her hand.
"Lily…I…"
But before he could say anything else she moved "NO" and she ran for the stairs.
James slumped into the armchair head in hands thinkingOh god…what have I done?…. He slowly got up and went to his dorm, climbed into bed and dreamt of Lily Evan's.
Morning broke at Hogwart's to find the Great hall empty of fifth, sixth and seventh year students. Most of these were still sleeping.
In the Gryffindor tower four girls were all huddled on Lily's bed. Getting comfy under the thick blankets they smiled at each other.
Lily thought God what am I going to tell them…If I tell them about James I'll never hear the end of it and if I don't tell them they will kill me when they find out…Bloody Potter will have told the school by now.
"OK…Who is going to dish the dirt first?" Marie chirped
Aggy smiled "Seeing as you suggested it?…Is Sirius as good as the school gossip suggests?"
Marie, wishing she had not open her mouth, nodded "I can definitely confirm the rumours…I thought my knees would give way" she beamed giggling "He is also very sweet…So Aggy what about Remus?"
All eyes turned to Aggy who chuckled "WOW…just about sums it up…silent but deadly" looking at them she said "He is beyond cute…holding my hand…touching my face…kissing!!" she rolled her eyes and fall back on to the bed blushing.
This caused the other girls to bounce on the bed laughing.
Annie snorted "That's nothing…everything they say about Quidditch players is right…Kiss like the devil…oozing with charm and bodies to die for" looking at Lily "Ravenclaw players rule, what do you say Lily?"
Lily though for a moment If Potter is anything to go by…No but said "Oh yeah…I know what you mean…Kiss to die for"
Aggy gave a look that said what are you hiding? But Lily quickly looked away and said "Did anyone get a second date?"
At this the other three nodded and they all laughed.
Over in the boy's dorm only one person was awake. James was lying in bed staring at the ceiling thinking Oh god…I like Evan's?…What am I going to do?…She will never go out with me?…Life is shit.
As lunchtime arrived Lily started to feel anxious, the boys had not emerged from their dorm yet. The girls headed down for lunch starving due to having missed breakfast.
Sitting down they quickly helped them selves to pancakes and chatted about what every one had been wearing. As the marauders entered the Great hall Sirius and Remus headed straight for the four girls.
Remus quietly sat next to Aggy and smiled but Sirius slid into the seat next to Marie and swept her hand to his mouth and kissed it, as the others laughed. James sat as far away from Lily as possible on the other side of Annie and focused on the food in front of him. Lily sighed as Peter wobbled up and sat next to her.
Looking up Lily smiled, Patrick Boot was heading her way, she shot a glance at James but he hadn't noticed.
"Hi Lily…Wondered if you would like to go for a walk with me?" smiling at her, she held out her hand and he took hold of it.
"Yes…That would be great." She smiled at him and as she got up she said "See you guys later." As she reached the door she glanced back at the Gryffindor table and saw James watching her.
A/N: If you want to find out what happens next – get reviewing? Will Lily fall for James or not?
A/N: Please review and tell me what you think. Hope you like it.
Thanks to those that have reviewed so far, glad you like it. Please keep reviewing it makes me write faster – ch 5 is finished and 6 is nearly there but after that I need to spend some time on my other fic The Valdeene legacy (If you can find the time I would love for you to read it and tell me what you think – it's more about Remus but with a reasonable amount of Lily and James)
HALLOWEEN BALL
Two days before the ball Aggy was alone in the common room enjoying a rare moment of solitude. Remus stood watching her from the staircase and decided it was now or never.
Walking over to her "Hi Aggy…can I sit here?" and he pointed to the space next to her.
Wondering what was going on and quickly looking around for the other three she said "Sure…If you want too"
Staring into the fire for a moment Remus mumbled "Err…I have you got a date for the ball yet…cause if you've not…I was hoping that you might like to go with me?" and he turned to look at her.
Studding the look on her face he quickly got up before she could say anything and said "If you don't it's OK…I'll understand…sorry to have bothered you…see you later" and he dashed round the side of the sofa.
Quick as a flash Aggy lent over the back of the sofa and grabbed his hand "Remus I would love to go with you" kneeling up she pulled him closer.
He moved to her, leaning on the back of the sofa thinking She is really beautiful bending down he gently kissed her hoping she wasn't going to slap him. Aggy returned the kiss and placed her arms around his neck.
They quickly broke apart as they heard the portrait open; Remus headed for the staircase and smiled at her before he ran to his dorm.
Sat at breakfast with one day to go the girls were talking about the ball.
"Who is everybody going with tomorrow?" Lily scanned the faces of her friends.
Annie went first "Well Danny Brocklehurst asked me yesterday" and she smiled with a dreamy look on her face at the thought of going to the ball with the tall blonde Ravenclaw Chaser. "I'm meeting him at 7 O'clock, he is coming to the tower to pick me up"
Lily was smiling at a tall slim sixth year that had just entered the Great hall and was headed their way.
"See you at 7 O'clock Lily…is that OK…I'll come to the tower" he said as he brushed her cheek with a light kiss and smiled at the other girls and walked over to sit at his own table.
"NO…Patrick Boot …Lily when did he ask you? Why did you not tell us?" a stunned Aggy looked at her blushing friend.
Giggling Lily said, "Well he asked me yesterday. I was in the library doing that DADA essay and he came over and said he had always liked me and would I go with him to the ball." Smiling at the look on their faces "Who am I to say no? …He is very cute and he is just my type dark hair, dark eyes and athletic."
Aggy commented "And almost as big a player as James and Sirius…Quidditch players are always trouble…just be careful…but your right he is very cute."
Annie and Lily turned to look at the other two "What about you two?"
Both girls looked a little nervous and Marie decided to get it over with.
"Alright but don't kill me…Sirius asked me" noticing that none of her friends looked surprised "Why do you not look shocked?"
Laughing Lily said "It's been on the cards for ages…You stare at him all the time and he can't take his eyes of you…and don't forget the train."
Marie rolled her eyes and smiled very pleased with her self she had liked Sirius for years turning to Aggy "That just leaves you…so come on tell?"
Biting her lip Aggy said, "I was asked yesterday…I'm going with…Remus"
The other three smiled at her and Marie clapped her hands excitedly "More details…how did he ask you?"
Sighing at this Aggy told them about what had happened in the common room. The girls all sat there totally carried away with the excitement of the Halloween Ball.
Saturday found the upper years students in Hogsmeades' with most getting last minute extras for the ball. The Gryffindor sixth year girls were seen dashing into the robes accessory shop.
Lily bought some shimmering emerald green butterfly's to fix in her hair, Aggy purchased deep blue stars that glistened, Marie had golden suns and Annie found a small set of silver flowers.
The Marauders could be found in the tailors picking up their dress robes. Peter had needed his altering considerably due to the fact that he was so small. The other three looked very smug as they tried on the new robes, the three already good looking boys turned into handsome young men.
Coming out of the shop Lily caught sight of the Marauders "I know that you two have dates with some of them but I really don't want to have to put up with Potter today. Come on let's go back to the castle"
Agreeing with her that a Potter/Evans confrontation was not needed, they headed back.
In all the four houses the common rooms were empty of the upper school female students. They all seemed to be involved in the frenzied activity of getting ready for the ball. Even the Slytherin's were pampering them selves.
Up in Gryffindor tower the girls were all sat in the dorm in bathrobes discussing hairstyles and make-up. They only had two hours to go and the final preparations were being made.
Each girl was assigned the task of make-up and hair for one of their friends.
With 10 minutes to go before they had to go and meet their dates, the girls looked each other over.
Lily stood tall, minimal make-up, hair in a pleat held in place by the butterfly clasps with small wisps falling on her face and the beautiful pale green robes she had bought with Aggy.
Aggy's long dark curls rolled down the back of her midnight blue robes, the sides had been clipped up with the glistening stars and her eyes sparkled under the light touch of silver shadow Marie had used.
Deep red robes accentuated by the small petite frame of Marie. Blonde hair loosely arranged and held in place by the golden suns with small strands escaping to gently fall on to her shoulders Marie glowed.
Annie's pale grey eyes shone brightly and her long sleek black hair lightly caught at the sides by the small silver flowers flowed over the shimmering silver robes that the slender Gryffindor was wearing.
Satisfied with their work the four girls headed out of the dorm. As the reached the bottom of the staircase they smiled at the look on the faces of the four boys stood waiting for them. Each girl went over to her respective date, smiled and hooked her arm through theirs chuckling at the impact they had made.
Even the infamous Sirius Black had been stunned into silence he had never seen anything this beautiful and she was his date. The two Ravenclaw's wished at that moment they were Gryffindor's and Remus blushed at the sight of Aggy.
As they walked down to the great hall the girls were all revealing in the compliments they dates were bestowing on them.
Aggy said to Remus "So where's Potter and Pettigrew?"
Remus said "James had a date with a Hufflepuff and Peter asked a Slytherin" shaking his head at the last piece of information.
Aggy gave him an awkward smile "I know he is your friend but a Slytherin…gross"
Remus had to agree with her he would have rather gone stag than take a Slytherin.
Entering the great hall Remus and Sirius guided their dates over to the table James was sitting at. Lily and Annie gave their friends a small wave as then went with their dates to a Ravenclaw table. It was customary for dates to sit at the male partner's table.
Professor Dumbledore stood up "Welcome…I hope that you all have a wonderful evening…enjoy." With this he clapped his hands and the tables were filled with wondrous delights.
The students helped them selves to the delicacies and the tables were soon buzzing with chatter from the excited students who were all trying to make a good impression with their dates.
After a second helping of custard tart Professor Dumbledore stood up "I think we will open the dancing with the prefects from each house. If you could all please come on to the floor and partner up in your houses…let the music begin"
As the prefects took up their positions on the dance floor it suddenly dawned on James that he would have to dance with Evan's and thought well at least she can't do anything with Dumbledore watching and he wandered over to her.
"Evan's I believe this is my dance" and he smiled at her, noticing the slight grimace on her face. He thought I'm not that bad am I.
"Fine" was the only reply he got and she accepted the out stretched hand.
Lily thought why is he suddenly being so polite? As she looked up at his face searching for an answer he is quite cute I suppose…oh god did I just think that Potter was cute and she blushed.
Watching her James thought God she is blushing pulling her closer to him as he placed his hand on her back she is beautiful…why have I never noticed…that scent is …oh god what am I doing this is Evan's and he smiled at her.
The music began and the floor swirled with sixth and seventh year students, as the music stopped James held onto Lily for a second longer before releasing her.
Stuttering slightly "Thanks for the dance" he said slightly bewildered by the feeling of disappointment at having to let her go.
Lily was experiencing something similar and smiled saying "Your welcome" and she quickly turned and walked over to Patrick who had been dancing with another Ravenclaw.
The remainder of the dance went smoothly, Lily danced with Patrick for most of the evening unaware that James could hardly take his eyes off her. James danced with his date and was astounded with his self for wishing it were Evan's he was holding and not Jenny Abbott. Lily occasionally risked a look over in the direction of Potter and thought what is happening to me? Stop looking at him…it's Potter.
Patrick escorted her back to the Gryffindor tower at the end of the dance, as they arrive at the portrait he started to wish her goodnight and as she looked up at him he kissed her. Lily circled her arms around him and leaned into the kiss.
Coming around the corner James became frozen to the spot, anger surged through him as he saw Lily kissing Patrick Boot.
He moved towards them and with a sneer he said "Get a room…before you make the whole of Gryffindor sick" and he went through the portrait.
Lily broke away from Patrick, slightly flushed she smiled and went through the portrait her self.
Lily's blood began to boil as she saw James Potter stood near the fire in the deserted common room. Moving over to him she slapped his face.
"How dare you?…insult me like that" she spat at him.
Rubbing his face James glared at her "Well I wasn't the one kissing the bloody Ravenclaw seeker…traitor."
Lily hit him again "If there was anything decent in Gryffindor I wouldn't need to go out with a Ravenclaw."
Lily's eyes flashed with anger at James and before he knew what he was doing he had pulled her to him and was kissing her. Shocked Lily struggled for a second but soon relaxed into James arms as he held he tight and the kiss deepened. Gasping for breath, heart's racing the two sixth years broke apart. Lily took a step back, James moved to take hold of her hand.
"Lily…I…"
But before he could say anything else she moved "NO" and she ran for the stairs.
James slumped into the armchair head in hands thinkingOh god…what have I done?…. He slowly got up and went to his dorm, climbed into bed and dreamt of Lily Evan's.
Morning broke at Hogwart's to find the Great hall empty of fifth, sixth and seventh year students. Most of these were still sleeping.
In the Gryffindor tower four girls were all huddled on Lily's bed. Getting comfy under the thick blankets they smiled at each other.
Lily thought God what am I going to tell them…If I tell them about James I'll never hear the end of it and if I don't tell them they will kill me when they find out…Bloody Potter will have told the school by now.
"OK…Who is going to dish the dirt first?" Marie chirped
Aggy smiled "Seeing as you suggested it?…Is Sirius as good as the school gossip suggests?"
Marie, wishing she had not open her mouth, nodded "I can definitely confirm the rumours…I thought my knees would give way" she beamed giggling "He is also very sweet…So Aggy what about Remus?"
All eyes turned to Aggy who chuckled "WOW…just about sums it up…silent but deadly" looking at them she said "He is beyond cute…holding my hand…touching my face…kissing!!" she rolled her eyes and fall back on to the bed blushing.
This caused the other girls to bounce on the bed laughing.
Annie snorted "That's nothing…everything they say about Quidditch players is right…Kiss like the devil…oozing with charm and bodies to die for" looking at Lily "Ravenclaw players rule, what do you say Lily?"
Lily though for a moment If Potter is anything to go by…No but said "Oh yeah…I know what you mean…Kiss to die for"
Aggy gave a look that said what are you hiding? But Lily quickly looked away and said "Did anyone get a second date?"
At this the other three nodded and they all laughed.
Over in the boy's dorm only one person was awake. James was lying in bed staring at the ceiling thinking Oh god…I like Evan's?…What am I going to do?…She will never go out with me?…Life is shit.
As lunchtime arrived Lily started to feel anxious, the boys had not emerged from their dorm yet. The girls headed down for lunch starving due to having missed breakfast.
Sitting down they quickly helped them selves to pancakes and chatted about what every one had been wearing. As the marauders entered the Great hall Sirius and Remus headed straight for the four girls.
Remus quietly sat next to Aggy and smiled but Sirius slid into the seat next to Marie and swept her hand to his mouth and kissed it, as the others laughed. James sat as far away from Lily as possible on the other side of Annie and focused on the food in front of him. Lily sighed as Peter wobbled up and sat next to her.
Looking up Lily smiled, Patrick Boot was heading her way, she shot a glance at James but he hadn't noticed.
"Hi Lily…Wondered if you would like to go for a walk with me?" smiling at her, she held out her hand and he took hold of it.
"Yes…That would be great." She smiled at him and as she got up she said "See you guys later." As she reached the door she glanced back at the Gryffindor table and saw James watching her.
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