Disclaimer: None of the characters in this fan fiction belongs to me. They're owned by J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. The only ones that belong to me are those that you don't recognize.

A/N: Thank you all of my reviewers. You're terrific.

As I've said before, I have my standardize testing this week, so I am unsure that I will be able to update everyday. I barely made it yesterday. Anyway, just want to let you guys know.

Chapter 12

That night, Bella and Lily talked.

"So, who are you going to the ball with?" Lily asked.

"Well…tonight, during our detention, Sirius asked me to the ball…"

"Really? Wow, what did you say?"

"Hello? Duh, Lily, I said yes!! I'm no idiot!! Sirius is so fine!!" Lily smiled. "Who are you going to the ball with?" Bella asked.

"No one yet."

"Will you go with James if he ask you?"

"I don't know…maybe…"

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The next day, Bella told Sirius about the conversation with Lily last night, leaving out the part where she was talking about him, of course. They decided that they will lock Lily and James together in a closet together. Remus heard about it and want in. So, a ingenious plan was formed.

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"Lily! Lily!" Bella cried, running into the library, where Lily was studying.

"Ms. Figg, please be quiet," said an angry Madam Pince.

"Sorry, m'am," Bella quieted down. "Lily, come. You've got to come quick!" Lily packed up her stuff, and while she looked away for a moment, Bella took Lily's wand.

"What is it, Bella?" Lily asked once they were out of the library.

"It's James! He's in trouble!"

"What?? Where?"

"Here," she led Lily to a closet.

Lily opened it and looked in. "I don't see him--" And she was shoved in and the door locked.

"Bella? What's going on? What am I doing here? Where's James?"

"Sorry, Lily," Bella said. "You'll thank me for this later though."

"Bella! What are you on about?"

"You'll see…"

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Meanwhile, James was up in the Heads' common room, going over some homework, when Sirius and Remus busted in.

"P-prongs! Prongs!" cried Sirius, panting.

"What is it, Padfoot?"

"It's Lily," he answered. "She's in trouble." And while Sirius was distracting James, Remus slipped James wand into his pocket.

"Lily? Where? Show me!" And so, they ran down the corridors to the same closet where Lily was locked in.

"Here," said Sirius. Like Lily, James looked inside, but before he realized what was happening, Sirius shoved him into the closet, where he fell on Lily.

"Lily? Are you okay?" he asked getting off of her.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Are you? Bella said you were in trouble."

"And Sirius said you were…SIRIUS!!!"

"James, Lily calm down," Sirius said, trying not to laugh. "This is for your own good. You know

you guys both like each other. Now is your chance."

"Sirius, when I get out of here, I swear you're dead!" James said, searching around for his wand.

"Oh, great! I don't have my wand. Do you have yours, Lily?"

"Nope, I assume Bella took it."

"Damn…"

Outside, Remus, Sirius, and Bella are pressing their ears against the door, trying to hear what's going on the other side.

"C'mon, James!" said Sirius. "Just ask her to the ball already! You know you like her."

Inside, James and Lily both blushed.

"You too, Lily!" said Bella. "If he don't ask, then why don't you?"

They blushed a deeper shade of scarlet

"C'mon Lily, we've got to do something. They won't let us out until we…you know…" said James.

"Yeah…"

"Well, since we have to open the dance together, why don't we make it easier and go together too?"

"Er…"

"Say YES!!" screamed Sirius, Bella, and Remus from outside.

"Sure," said Lily, blushing.

"Yay!" cried Bella, from outside the closet. Remus, unlocked the door. Emerging from it, were two very red Head Boy and Girl; Lily was embarrassed, and James was angry. Remus gave them back their wands (a/n: Bad mistake…).

"H-hi, Prongsie," said Sirius, slowly backing away.

"Hey, Padfoot," James began usually calm. "Tell me, have you been practicing running lately?"

"N-no…why?"

"Because, my good friend, you'll need it…NOW!!" And with that, James chased Sirius down the corridors throwing hexes and curses at him. Lily, still very red, muttered something about going back to the Heads' common room, left, followed by Bella, trying to explain. Remus, quietly shaking with laughter, just follow suit.

Later, James returned to the Heads' common room, with a lopsided smile on his face. Seconds later, Sirius entered with elf ears, purple hair, a squirrel's tail, and an extra arm.

Everybody in the room, including Lily, burst out laughing.

"Haha, very funny," said Sirius. "Now change me back, James!"

"All right, all right. You've had enough." And with a flick of his wand, our handsome and charming Sirius was back.

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Days passed by quickly. Soon it was Saturday, the Hogsmeade trip. The Marauders (minus Peter) invited Lily and Bella with them, not to mention Sandra Smith, Remus' date. Peter decided he rather go off by himself. First, they went to the Three Broomsticks to have some butterbeer. Then, the girls head off to buy cosmetic, while the boys went to the joke shop (a/n: what was it called? I'm too tired to look and too forgetful to remember). Lily didn't really want to go, but as usual Bella dragged her with. Then, they meet up again, and head back to the castle.

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A/N: Hehe..how was that? Please review and tell me what you think. Thanks a bunch! By the way, a bunch of people gave me very good suggestion, but I still can't make up my mind. So please review and help me some more!

Where should I end the story?

a) Death

b) Graduation

c) Graduation and then make a sequel

d) Other (please specify) ___________________

Help me decide by choosing one of the above and review!!!