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A/N: Thank you all my reviewers! You're wonderful.

Testing at my school start next week so I am unsure that I will be able to update everyday, but I will try my best. I think I'll be able to pull it up, though, since some of my teachers promise no homework, but I don't know for sure. Just don't hate me if I forget to update, okay? And if I did, I'm apologizing now.

Sorry for leaving the story at a cliffhanger last time. I was just to tired to continue.

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Chapter 9

James and Lily got up from their seats as Sirius and Bella sat down. James got their cauldron from the cabinet and set it at the front of the class.

"Lily and I made the Smiling Potion," he said. "The Smiling Potion was created when a wizard, Mooray Mahaffa, wanted to make his wife smile, a few months after their child has passed away. He was a brilliant wizard, though was not very good when it comes to Charms--sounds like me."

At this, the whole class laughed. "He could never get the Cheering Charm right, so instead, he came up with the Smiling Potion," James continued. "And now, Lily will test this potion."

Lily spooned some potion into a cup. She hesitated for a moment, but thinking about her grades, not to mention James', she held her breath and drank all the potion in the cup. The whole class' eyes were on her now. James stared at her, waiting for the potion to take action. After what seemed like forever, Lily's lips curved into a large smile.

James seemed hypnotized. Her wide smile light up her entire face. It wasn't one of those stupid-grin smile. It was a very nice one. Her lips turned into a magnificent smile, showing off her deep dimples. It was the most beautiful thing James had ever saw. He now knew for sure that he loved her. She's an angel. A perfect angel. His perfect angel.

He snapped out of his trance and noticed that all the boys in the class were practically drooling while looking at Lily right now, especially Snape. James was a bit angry at this, but remembered that they were doing their presentation. "And there you go, people; the Smiling Potion."

"Very well done, Mr. Potter, Ms. Evans," Professor Vacarra said. "You may return to your seat now. And next we have…"

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After Potions, the Marauders, Lily, Bella, and the rest of the Gryffindors head off towards Transfiguration. James couldn't take his eyes off Lily. And neither could the rest of the male population. The potion still haven't wear off yet. Lily was smiling all the way down the corridors, and all the guys were taking second looks at her, when passing by. James, busy staring at Lily, didn't notice them; otherwise, he might've rip their heads off.

"You know, Lily, you should smile a lot more. James said without thinking. "You look really pretty." Then he blushed.

"Thanks, James," Lily said, blushing too. Sirius and Bella we sniggering quietly.

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The rest of the month passed by quickly. Soon, it was almost Halloween. One morning during breakfast, Lily and James both got owls delivering them the same exact note:

Lily/James,

Meeting in Dumbledore's office after dinner.

Professor McGonagall

"Wonder what's it's about," Sirius said, reading it note over James' shoulder.

"I'll find out after dinner," was the reply.

Dinnertime came quickly. It was time for the meeting with Dumbledore. James and Lily parted from their friends and head off together towards Dumbledore's office. When they got there, James and Lily knocked on the door (after giving the password and going up the spiral staircase). With a "come in," James and Lily entered to find Dumbledore sitting at his desk eating some muggle candy.

"Sherbet Lemon?" he offered, as James and Lily sat down.

"No, thanks," James said, while Lily shook her head from side to side. "What did you call this meeting for, sir?" James asked.

"Oh, right. Well, as you know, Halloween is coming up. Since this year, all the students had worked so hard, I've decided to have a Halloween Ball. I want you two and the prefects to plan this. So, hold a prefects' meeting, come up with ideas, and get it to me as soon as possible. By the way, the Head Boy and Girl have to open the ball with a dance together. Any problems?"

"No, sir," James said smiling, while Lily continued to shake her head from side to side.

"Okay, then. That's all."

"Good night, sir," James and Lily said at the same time and they exited the office.

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Meanwhile, Sirius was very bored.

"You know what, guys? I've been thinking--" he said.

"That's never good," muttered Peter.

"Oh, hush, Wormtail," Sirius said. "Anyway, like I said before I was rudely interrupted, I've been thinking. We haven't pulled any pranks in a long time Remus, not since school started. And I'm missing all the detentions I could've gotten."

"Yeah…so, are saying you've got something in mind?" Remus said.

"Yup!" said Sirius excitedly. "I was thinking why don't we prank the Slytherins?"

"Alright," said Remus.

"Count me in!" Bella cried.

"Peter? What about you?" asked Sirius.

"Er…I don't know…"

"C'mon, Wormtail! Are you in? Or are you out?"

"Fine…I'm in."

"Great! Now, I was thinking of dying their hair rainbow color and make their robes flash

"Gryffindors Rules!" on it. What do you think?"

"Well then, wouldn't they know who did it?" asked Bella, who's not used to pranking as much as the Marauders.

"Well, duh," Sirius answered, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. "We want to get caught. My detentions, remember?"

"Oh, right."

"So what do you guys think?" asked Sirius.

"Great," said Remus.

"Cool," said Bella.

"Whatever," sighed Peter.

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After leaving Dumbledore's office, James and Lily walked down the corridor towards the Head's dorms.

"So when do you want to have the prefects' meeting?" James asked Lily.

"I don't know, James," Lily said quietly. "You decide." James sighed inwardly. Always the same answer…if only he could make her talk more!

"Well, since Dumbledore want the ideas as soon as possible, how about tomorrow's night?"

"All right."

They had reached the portrait of stag in the lilies garden.

"Chocolate Sundae," James said and the picture swung open.

They entered the room to find the rest of the Marauders and Bella sitting on the couch talking excitedly.

"Hey guys--" Bella cleared her throat. "--and girl," Bella smiled, "What's up?" James asked.

Sirius, Remus, Peter, and Bella exchanged looks, silently asking each other if they should include James and Lily. *Nah* everybody thought.

"Nothing," they all said in unison.

"I'm going to bed," Lily said quietly. "Good night, everyone." And she disappeared into her room.

"I'm tired too," Bella said. And with that, she joined Lily.

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A/N: How was that chapter? I have something to ask you readers though. I plan for something to happen during the Halloween Ball that would make a great ending for this story. But, I can also continue on after the Ball. What do you readers think? Should this fic follow James and Lily to graduation from Hogwarts? Or should it end after that "special thing" happen? Review and tell me please. Thanks for all your help.