Chapter 2:

"Sure took you long enough," James smiled, "Lily, the opening dance." He stated, it was not a question. He knew full well, thanks to her two best friends as of this year, Jia Chin and Brittany Brown that Lily would accept. It was the Marauders' tradition, and everyone knew that the opening dance of their parties was reserved for a purpose. It was a way to ask one of the girls out, and to make sure everyone knew whom the newest couple was.

"Are you talking about getting ready or considering letting you dance with me?" Lily announced in a sickly sweet sugary tone, not suited to her personality. She smirked, starring him straight in the eyes laughing softly at his embarrassment.

/Here he is, in front of his entire house, just standing there looking at Lily. All he can do is hope that she will accept and take his hand. / Lucius pondered James bravery, in admiration.

She smiled, and put her hand gently in his. James nodded at Remus, who magically started a slow love song, which flowed from unseen speakers. Potter lead her around the room dancing, but the look in his eyes told everyone that Lily was his trophy, something he had worked hard to get, and finally earned.

He spun her smoothly, and she leaned back, letting her beautiful hair fly. At the end of the song Lily stood on tiptoes to kiss him, it was short, and lacked true passion.

Malfoy scolded himself, for having hoped. / What were you expecting? For Lily to magically see through your Cloak and decide 'Hey look there's Lucius, a Slytherin and therefore my sworn enemy, maybe we should fall in love!' No, that was a stupid plan, and you couldn't even accept her, because she is a muggle born. / He bowed his head in shame and thought silently. / Nothing you could do anyways, you were star-crosses lovers Malfoy. /

Sirius picked the next song, fast and more seductive, he winked at Prongs who smiled. James froze, while Lily danced around him, so confident. She turned her back to him, and wrapped his long arms around him. Swaying her shoulders in little circles, she slowly moved her hands up, until reaching the delicate clasp on her beautiful robe. She whispered to James, "You scared Potter?"

/Oh my god! / Malfoy's mind raced, and time slowed down and he walked cautiously up to the couple. /What is she thinking? The entire Gryffindor House is watching her! /

Lucius was right; everyone was, as it was tradition. But, there was nothing Malfoy could do, because by the time his hand reached out to stop her, Lily Evans unclasped her robe.