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James dashed across the forest, smiling, feeling amazed that a girl like Lily existed and felt the same way as he did. He just hoped that her feelings wouldn't change after she knew the truth. He knew it was pointless to lie because she, apart from her mother, was the only girl that could tell when he lied. Besides, he hated himself for even daring to consider lying. It was just not right. "Speak truthfully at all times. If she doesn't appreciate that in you, then she's not worth of you." that was his mother's advise meant for helping him choose a wife. But if Lily did know what had happened, there was a chance that even if she turned out to be the right girl, she'd hate him for life and beyond. These thoughts steered in his brain and before he knew it, he was standing in front of Hogwarts' giant oak doors. His indigo blue eyes grew wide and his mind went blank. He felt as he was eleven-years-old all over again, amazed by the size and might the doors seemed to hold. James had dreamt the moment he would see them again for so long. He swept his reminiscences away, for now he had to focus on saving the Hogwarts he cared for so much. James pushed the oak doors open and stepped slowly into the empty hallway. He looked around hesitantly. The scent of evil soaked the air while the eerie sound of silence gave way to the whispered warnings from the stonewalled hall. Yet James seemed deaf to their warnings as he took out his wand and walked on to the Great Hall. The doors were opened ajar. James peeked cautiously holding his breath. The enchanted ceiling that was supposed to show the sky outside didn't show the bright sun but a bright full moon and a black background. Below the silverish moon stood a glowing green skull with a serpent coming out of its mouth. James twisted in terror. He had hoped that he'd never see the Dark Mark ever again in his life. Although he knew that the chances of that happening would have to be one in a million. He scanned the room. The scene showed that Hogwarts' students were about to have dinner. Lighted candlesticks illuminating the four vertical tables and empty golden plates. The room was lifeless, much to James's surprise. After he had doubled-checked that nobody was in the Great Hall, he stepped out slowly. He figured he would have to find at least one student, ghost, elf, or poltergeist. He had decided to go check the kitchens, when he heard a noise. A sob drowned by the feeling of anguish and regret. James stopped in midway. The noise seemed to come from behind him. He spun his body and tiptoed to its origin, slapping himself mentally for not bringing his Invisibility Cloak with him. The noise grew louder as James got nearer the corridor's corner. He breathed fear while his heart pumped faster and the hold on his wand became painfully tight. James prepared for the worst as he shut his eyes and tried to slow his heart's pace. He took deep breaths filled with air trying to calm his fast-fear breathing. James knew that if he showed fright or was scared himself he would hesitate and whatever thing was behind that corner would kill him in the spot. Feeling encouraged, James jumped in an attacking position holding his wand out on his right arm. His legs spread apart from each other. He was ready to attack. He blinked and stared after the empty corridor. He shook his head embarrassed. "James you're a wuss. You are lucky your friends aren't here to see this. Damn lucky Lily isn't here to watch this. Now act as the man you are supposed to be!" He said to himself. His mind had so many emotions and memories that apparently he couldn't distinguish fantasy from reality. He tossed his hand through his thick jet-black hair. His hand went down to his face and he started laughing of himself. His breathing became stable once again as he had been holding it from the shock. He turned around to resume his path to the kitchens but instead of the familiar empty corridor he found himself face to face to a rather peculiar creature. James muffled a scream and jumped back. The creature laughed as it extended its long thin arm to him.

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