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Chapter 6- Caught in the Act
James and Lily headed down the corridor towards potions, Lily trying to avoid James, and James trying to follow her. Finally they reached the dank classroom, and ended up (despite Lily's efforts) sitting across from each other. Unfortunately, this term they had potions with the Ravenclaws, so
Edmund had settled himself next to Lily, not noticing her look of disgust when he put his arm around her waist. They got out their cauldrons and supplies and set to work in silence. To Lily's horror, her potion turned a sickly yellow, instead of the bright red color it was supposed to be. Edmund saw her potion, and leaned over.
"I know just what you've done wrong. You forgot the extract of jojoba. Here let me help you." He took a vile smelling purple plant and added it to her potion. The potion sizzled, but instead of turning red, it turned blue, and began to hiss. Edmund turned bright red and turned away.
"Lily, my girl, allow me to show you." Said James kindly, leaning across the table. "It's quite obvious what you've forgotten." Lily sneaked a look at Edmund. He looked so angry, that if Lily didn't know better, she would've sworn steam was shooting out of his ears.
"You've forgotten the beetroot." James picked up the beetroot, and sliced it into small pieces before adding it to the hissing potion. To Lily's delight and Edmund's horror, it turned bright red.
"Thank you James." She said quietly.
The rest of potions passed without incident, but Edmund still looked extremely angry and was glaring daggers at James.
"Lily will you come to the library with me?" Edmund asked, glaring at James as he walked by with Sirius.
"Okay."
They walked in silence, but as soon as they reached the library Edmund started in on Lily.
"You do know that a certain potter has taken a certain liking to you? Correct?"
"I-I don't know." Lily stammered, shrinking back from Edmund's rage.
"Don't play stupid with me! I want to know everything that happened when I found you crying!" he roared.
"Edmund- I- I …" she looked at her feet.
"Answer my question!!!"
"It's nothing." Lily managed to choke out, before breaking down in sobs.
Edmund grabbed her arm. "It IS something and you will tell me right now! And stop crying!"
Lily couldn't stop, she couldn't see through her tears. And then out of no where, Edmund slapped her across the face. He looked for a moment like he was about to strike again, but he stopped mid-stroke. Lily looked up. Someone was in the doorway. James. He strode over and punched Edmund square in the face. Edmund fell over backwards, and he didn't try to retaliate.
"Lily! Are you alright?" James pulled her close to him.
"Oh, James!" she sobbed into his chest. "I- Its all my fault!" she wailed, crying harder.
"Shhhh….Its okay now." He stroked her hair and hummed softly.
Lily fell silent and stared into those soft brown eyes she found so enchanting. He stopped humming, and they stared into each other's eyes.
"Do you love me Lily?" he asked softly.
"Yes, I do James. Do you love me?"
"I love you more than life itself."
Lily rested her head on his shoulder. Maybe everything would be okay from now on…
Once again, Lily had no idea what was to happen next.
(A/N: Yes, this is kind of short…but o well! Please review! ill post chapter 7 ( which I just finished writing) if I get 10 reviews! Keep them coming! Thanks for reading! )
