Chapter 11:

"Hey Lily!" Remus said, obviously very excited. None of his books or notes were scattered on the large table. In fact it was almost empty, it held only a shrunken pick-nick basket. "Well I was thinking that since both of us are doing well in all of our classes and everything that.youwouldwannahavelunchwithme?"

"What?" Lily laughed, / He must have planned what he was going to say, that's almost cute. /

"Do you want to have lunch with me? Please?" He bowed his head, expecting the worst.

"Sure, how about outside? Maybe near the willows?" Lupin sighed, clearly relieved, and they proceeded down the hall. Lupin's hand kept brushing against Lily's and finally, when they were halfway outside, he took hers into his. They walked in silence, but both of them were okay with it.

"Oh hey Lily! And Lupin! Merlin what a coincidence!" Lily and Remus turned and looked at each other, before seeing Brittany and James. James arm was wrapped low around her waist and she was giggling. Remus dropped Lily's hand, and looked at her pleadingly, not wanting to start another round of the fight.

"Hi Britt and James, what are you two doing today?" Lily tried to remain civil, but she sounded fake, and way to nice. James' eyes were cold and the sapphire glint was gone. He didn't look mischievous or even happy. It was almost like he was depressed, and he wouldn't look Lily in the eyes.

"We were going to walk around the Grounds! Oh! You guys should SO come too!" Britt was once again being a ditz. James scowled, and Brittany rolled her eyes at him.

"Oh, that would be great, but we can't! Because Lily and I are studying Transfiguration and that's yours and James' best subject."

"But. but we didn't have Transfiguration today! Professor Dumbledor had to go to the Ministry on business, so why are you studying?" Brittany looked hurt, but Lily and Remus were not giving up.

"To get ahead start, I don't want to fall behind, so Lily and I are going to study all day." Remus finished, quite proud of himself. That ended the conversation. After a couple of quick goodbyes, Lily and Remus were sitting under a magnificent willow tree.