(A/N; I'm really sorry for taking so long to update, I suppose I could blame everything on a writers block but there's more to it than that. You see, when I began writing this story I was in a very good mood and had just read a lot of really good L/J fics, then, when I wrote chapters seven to eleven I was quite sad, which explains why those chapters are so gloomy. With chapters twelve to fifteen I cheered up and so did the story. The Ball, which is, or should be, a happy occasion is the crux of my problem; something happened which left me quite depressed, which does not fit with a Valentine Ball, and, whether I like it or not, my writing reflects my mood.

And, to make me feel even better ^^feel the sarcasm^^ I screwed up one of my test, royally. ^^fortunately I'll be able to try again, but that's beside the point^^. Now that I've complained about my miserable existence and have been wallowing in self-pity for a while I feel a bit better so here's at least the semblance of chapter for all the people who bothered to review, which were quite a few, thank y'all! ^^Always wanted to do that!^^

BTW means By The Way, Prongsgurl555. Glad you like my story!

And people, guess what! I've got a beta!!! Everyone give a big round of applause for Allie. You may thank Allie for the remarkable absence of abysmal grammar mistakes and the like.

-xxx-ies Polgara

P.S: And Kate, auta miqula orqu ar'kela! That'll make you sick! If you don't like my story then don't read it!)

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Chapter 16, The Ball

After an intense snogging session they walked to the Great Hall for their dinner, sitting down with the Marauders and Lily's friends; Violet whom Lily had known before she knew she was a witch and Joan and Eleanor who were twins. Only when the food was served did their stomachs remind them that they hadn't et all day. James being James ate two helpings in five minutes and was happily starting on his third when he noticed everyone was staring at him;

'What? I'm hungry.'

'We noticed.' Remus said dryly.

James let out a sound that could be interpreted as a snort, but it was rather hard to tell, as his mouth was full of mashed potatoes.

When even James couldn't eat one more bite, Eleanor suggested they go to the common room to play Exploding Snap.

'Why don't you go ahead? We'll come along later; we have to go to Dumbledore first.' Lily said.

'Okay, we'll save you seats.' Joan said.

As Lily and James walked to the High Table, James asked; 'I thought we had to discuss the Ball tomorrow?'

To which she answered; 'Why lose time? This way we can start tomorrow.'

He shrugged and replied; 'However you want it, Lil.'

When they stood in front of the Headmaster, Lily asked him if they could discuss the Ball in his office now, instead of tomorrow so they could start earlier.

'Certainly my dear, I was finished eating anyway.' He stood up after popping a mint humbug into his mouth and led them to the gargoyle but instead of saying the password, ice mice, he tugged at the ugly things nose; it sprang to life, and, after rubbing its nose, jumped out of the way to reveal the spiralling staircase.

"I'll have to remember that one." James thought, the Marauder in him facing.



(A/N; Well, I hope you're not too angry with me for this short chapter, but it's all I'm able to squeeze out of my head for now ^^now there's a gruesome mental image!^^.

I think it's time for a disclaimer again, I noticed everyone puts their disclaimer on the top of the page so I decided to put it here just to be cross; I don't own Harry Potter or anything connected with it EXCEPT my own characters; It's J.K. Rowling's beach people! I'm just building sandcastles. So there!

Bye! -xxx-ies Polgara

P.S: Thanks Lamina and whoever didn't leave a name! I'm finally able to make italics and bold! Yes Yes Yes!!! I think I'm going to replace my chapters after I've asked Allie to beta them for me, hold on, I'll go ask right now! Bye!

Beta Note** YES!! I would love to read over the chapters so people, the chapters will be reposted! Review!

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