Disclaimer: see first chapter

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Lily sighed and twisted a curl around her finger. How long had they been in this store? Quidditch really wasn't that interesting. Sure, she enjoyed watching the games just like everyone else, but this was more her sister's thing.

"Hey, Lily," Brian said, turning toward her. Hey was hold a new pair of keeper gloves, a pair of boots and practice robes. "We're having try outs for seeker and chaser. Are gonna try out?"

"Uh, no. I'm not really that good at flying. Vikki might try out, she loves it."

"Oh, is she any good?"

"Vikki is talented, she's good at lots of things I wish I was good at."

"Will you come to all our games?"

"Is Potter going to be there?" Lily asked, raising an eyebrow. Brian laughed and smiled at her as they stood in line waiting to pay.

"James? He's captain."

"Might as well tell Vic not to try out. He'll never let her play." Brian gave her a look.

"James picks people depending on their skill, not how he feels about them."

"Which is why two of his best friends are on the team in starting positions."

"Don't be like that." Brian muttered to her, handing over the correct amount of money to the wizard behind the counter. "They're good at what they do. Sirius is like a human bludger him self, and Remus is brilliant even if he is sick half the time."

"Where are we going now?" Lily asked quickly, hoping to change the subject.

"Honeydukes?" Lily grinned and nodded.

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Victoria stood with her hand on the glass window of Quality Quidditch Supplies. She was gazing at the Shooting Star 980, a fairly new broom, not as new as the Clean Sweep 250, but new enough.

Narcissa had gone off with Sirius for a butterbeer; Victoria had a feeling she wouldn't be seeing the blonde again today. Severus was - somewhere. She suspected he had been avoiding her since her outburst in the hospital wing.

"Like it?" She spun around, Remus was standing there, caramel hair slightly wind swept. He was wearing a pair of khaki pants and a long sleeved Quidditch jersey. In her option Remus looked good no matter what he wore, but his pants did wonders for him.

"Yeah, I love flying."

"Really?" she grinned up at him, Remus had moved and was now standing next to her.

"Almost as much as I love art." Remus looked down and Victoria was suddenly very glad of the make up her sister had applied.

"Are you going to try out?"

"For what?" Victoria asked, turning her gaze back to the broom.

"Quidditch," Remus answered, still watching her. "We're having try outs his year."

"I don't have a broom."

"You can borrow mine."

"I don't have robes."

"I don't think mine will fit, but you can try them on if you like." Remus eyed her up and down; getting the feeling his robes might hang off her body in a very purgative manor. Not that he minded of course.

"I wouldn't know what I was doing."

"Are you scared?"

"Yes." Victoria answered, suddenly becoming very interested in her shoes. "Are you mad at me? I mean, we're not friends, I'd like to be, but you seemed so angry the today and when I was in the hospital wing."

"How are things with you and Snape?" Remus asked quietly, avoiding the question.

"Strained. I think I hurt his feelings in the hospital wing."

"How?"

"He didn't seem to care about me as much as his potions. That hurt."

"Why don't you go and find him? Have a make up snog?"

"A make up - excuse me?" Victoria asked, startled. What on earth was he talking about?

"Well, that's what people who are involved do after a fight, isn't it?" Remus asked, not having the guts to look at the brunette. Victoria suddenly burst out laughing.

"Is that what's been bothering you? You thought I was 'involved' with Severus?" she looked about ready to cry from laughing. "Don't be daft. Severus is like a brother."

"But - you two - you kissed him! And when you talk your hand - on his arm."

"He's my friend! That's just something I tend to do with him."

"Oh." Remus grunted, suddenly he felt very stupid indeed. Victoria brushed away a few tears of laughter.

"Any other thoughts I should know about?"

"You're beautiful." Remus suddenly went very pale, had he just said that?

Victoria smiled up at him and moved in a little closer, Remus gulped. If she got any closer she would be pressed against him - not something that he would particular mind, but he'd rather she didn't get that close just right now.

"You think so?" Victoria reached up and brushed some of his caramel hair out of his eyes. Both hands than proceeded to play with the caramel locks, she pressed even closer. Her body was against him and Remus was very aware of everywhere their bodies touched and these thoughts sent blood rushing below his belt. He let out a labored breath and rested uncertain hands on her hips, pulling her even closer. Leaning down Remus brought his lips down to hers, but at the last second Victoria ducked out of his arms.

She turned and began trudging back up toward the castle. Turning around, she waved and called back "Thanks for telling me about the try outs!"

Remus groaned and leaned against the window of Quality Quidditch Supplies.

"You alright there, Remus?" James and Peter had just turned the corner, both were holding bags filled with candy, butterbeer and gags. "You look kinda flushed. Not getting sick, are you?"

"No." Remus croaked. "I'm fine." When he got back to the castle a very cold shower was in order. Sirius can barreling down the road toward.

"Hey guys." He panted slightly, but was smiling.

"That shade of lipstick really doesn't suit you, Padfoot." James told him, gesturing toward the pink lipstick smeared around his mouth and a little of his neck.

"Ah, yes. Narcissa got quite affectionate."

"Yeah, apparently." James scoffed at him. The group started walking up toward the castle, James and Peter going over their purchases while Remus and Sirius talked quietly to each other. About half way to the castle they stopped.

"Hey! Guys! Wait up!" the whole group turned to see Brian racing to catch up with them.

"What happened to you?" Peter asked, eyeing the taller boy up and down when he finally reached them. Brian's shirt was half tucked in and not totally buttoned at the top, his hair was mussed and his lips and parts of his neck appeared much glossier than normal. Brian grinned widely.

"I had a date with Lily."

"Evans? She did that?" James felt an odd surge of jealously. 'What the hell? I don't even like the girl? What's wrong with me?'

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Dinner was a raucous affair. Everyone was discussing their day, their dates and their purchases. The evening was punctuated with a prank curtsey of the Marauders. It ended with Lucius Malfoy running from the Great Hall dressed in a bright purple skirt, a green tube top, red high heels and blue streaked hair.

When everyone had finished dinner, Professor Dumbledore stood up. "As you all know, Halloween is coming up at the end of this month. And we're going to have a masquerade." Everyone began talking excitedly. "Now, before you start wondering what to wear, I'm going to lay down the guide lines. There will be no dates," at this everyone looked surprised, "everyone will come alone. The theme is fantasy creatures, so whatever you want in those guidelines and within reason. Also, everyone will be given a mask before you leave this evening. The masks are already spelled so that no one will know who's who unless you choose to divulge that information. You are also to add any other charms you choose to the mask, but you may not remove the identity charm. Enjoy the rest of your evening." Dumbledore sat back down in his seat. The hall buzzed with excitement at the news.

Lily glanced at her sister and the pair left the Great Hall, picking up a mask each as they left. Lily grinned at her mask; she had a pretty good idea of what she was going to do with it.

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"That girl has a tongue like you wouldn't believe!" Brian was lying out on his bed, recounting the day's events for his dorm mates. "And believe me, she can do wonders with that tongue." James shoved his head under a pillow; he really didn't need to hear this. "And she's got these lips-" James grabbed a shirt and slammed the door as he left. James entered the common room and plopped down in a chair, the room appeared deserted.

"What are you doing here, Potter?" James looked over; Lily Evans was sitting in a chair, gazing at him over a pair of reading glasses and a book she was holding. Her red hair was tied back, but a few little wisps had escaped. A tank top hugged lightly to her top and a pair of baggy pants almost covered her feet.

"I was sick of listening to Brian talk about your amazing tongue." The firelight caught her hair, making it shine.

"Oh?" Lily raised an eyebrow. Said tongue darted out and wet her lips. "You didn't like that?" James gulped slightly; he wondered very suddenly what her tongue could do.

"No, not really. Any other girl, it might have been arousing - but, its you." James grinned at Lily, hoping he had aggravated her. Lily removed her glasses and closed her book; she stood and put the book on the chair. Her pants didn't meet her shirt and gave him a view of her flat stomach. Lily walked over, her hips swaying slightly as she moved. She bent down, one hand on either armrest; James glanced down and noticed he had quite a nice view of her chest.

"Not arousing? You're not at all interested in what I can do with my tongue?"

"Well - I - umm - " James stuttered. Lily pulled herself up by the arm rests, so she was now straddling James.

"Ya sure about that?" Lily asked, raising an eyebrow. "Because I get the feeling, you're lying." She began playing with his hair with one hand, the other she rested on the nape of his neck, playing with the small hairs there. Lily ran a hand down the side of his face and along his jaw. James' tongue darted out, licking his lips. One finger ran across his lips, allowing his tongue to run over it.

Lily took of his hands, sucking gently on each finger but keeping her eyes on his. James groaned, Lily smirked and got off James.

"So, apparently, I'm not arousing." Lily tossed her ponytail over one shoulder, grabbed her book and glass, and flounced up the stairs to her dorm. James groaned, his boxers were feeling rather small right about now.

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"Where have you been?" Remus asked, looking up at James from his book. The other beds were quite and the curtains closed.

"Being seduced."

"Really?" Remus asked, raising an eyebrow. "I hate it when that happens."

"Stuff it, Lupin." James scowled. "When was the last time you were seduced?"

"This afternoon."

"Really?" realization dawned on James. "That's why you were so flustered!"

"Yeah."

"Who was it?" Remus closed his book and reached for his curtains.

"Good night, James." The curtains snapped closed and James was left standing alone in the room.

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Alright - so I lied. New chapter before I got 10 reviews. Wow - two chapters in one day - eek.

I think I gave someone the wrong impression.

Shaye Evans - I'm very sorry I didn't make this clear - Lily isn't a Slytherin. That's an interesting perspective on the story, but I don't support that. I did write that they were in the Gryffindor dorms, so I guess I hoped you'd put two and two together. Ah, well. No harm done. But just in case I didn't make things clear - I'm making a list

Lily Evans - 7th year Gryffindor

Victoria Davis - 7th year Gryffindor

Narcissa Cline - 7th year Ravenclaw

James Potter - 7th year Gryffindor

Sirius Black - 7th year Gryffindor

Remus Lupin - 7th year Gryffindor

Peter Pettigrew - 7th year Gryffindor

Brian Creed - 7th year Gryffindor

Severus Snape - 7th year Slytherin

Lucius Malfoy - 7th year Slytherin

Amos Diggory - 7th year Hufflepuff

Yukio Chang - 7th year Ravenclaw

Did I miss anyone? Right, hope that helps people. Right - this time I need 11 reviews and I'm not posting until I get them - I mean it! Even if it means I have two chapters ready for posting when that happens.

Tata

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