Lily, who has dozed of momentarily, woke up to find that Monica had abandoned her. The sun was still high in the sky and students were mingling through out the grounds. She looked around her and found Monica sitting on the steps with a few of their other friends, chatting and looking through magazines. Lily turned back to the lake and peered out over it. Every now and then, a tentacle would come out of the water, shakes around wildly, and the disappear.
"Enjoying a quiet rest by the Lake, Evans?" Lily bit her lip. Ok, be nice to him. "Well, I was." Whoops, it slipped. She could here James laugh as he took a seat next to her. "You know Ev. . . I mean Lily. . .I have never really understood you. I have spent most of my years here at Hogwarts trying to get you to notice me and all you do is blow up in my face. I never meant to make you mad."
Lily refused to make eye contact with him. "I'm sorry I blew up in your face all those times. I just don't think our maturity levels see eye to eye. Also, I find you very annoying at times! You and that Sirius Black spend more time picking on first years and pulling pranks on the teachers than you do anything else! It's a wonder you two haven't been expelled yet." She sighed. "If you don't mind, James, I would like to continue my peaceful afternoon here ALONE." She put emphasis on the alone, hoping he would get the picture.
And he did. James stood up and calmly walked away. Lily muttered to herself. "At least I didn't blow up on him."
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It was six o'clock by the time Lily returned to the Great Hall. Most of the students had already eaten and run off to pack. Monica, who was sitting on a bench, waved Lily over. "I saw you and James talking by the lake this afternoon! How did it go?" Lily smiled. "Well, I didn't blow up on him. But I didn't start a friendship with him either. I still despise him and I always will." Deep down inside Lily had a feeling that was a lie. Something about James intrigued a part of her sometimes. A part of her that was hidden deep inside.
Lily and Monica ate their dinner in silence, neither having much to say. When they were finished, they headed back to the Common Room to pack. They were almost there when they head voices. ". . .don't think our maturity levels see eye to eyes. She also said she found me annoying. I don't get it Sirius. She should be head of heels for me by now. Any other girl would." They could here Sirius laugh at James' comment. "You are too conceited James. WAY too conceited." James muttered the password and their voice grew distant as they disappeared into the common room.
"Did you really say that Lily? That your maturity levels didn't meet eye to eye." Monica was staring at Lily, her hands on her hips. Lily nodded. "Yes, I did. I am will stick to every word of it." Monica glared at her. "Sometimes I think he is more mature than you Lily Evans! Your angry outburst are childish! You are too picky and your standards are too high! James Potter is not as bad as you make him out to be!" And with that, Monica stomped off, screaming the password at the innocent portrait.
Lily did not return to the Common Room for awhile. She was very hurt by what Monica had said and didn't want to face her. She would wait till everyone was in bed and then enter to pack. She made her way back towards the Entrance Hall, hoping she would be able to go outside unnoticed.
Thankfully, no body was guarding the large, wooden doors and she was able to slip right out without a noise. It came as quite a surprise when she found Remus Lupin sitting on the steps. He obviously hadn't noticed her presence. "Um, Remus?" She said softly. "What are you doing out here?" He turned around, his eyes dark and angry. "Get back inside Lily" He growled. "You shouldn't be out here. The doors should have been locked."
Lily wondered why he was so angry. He seemed to be the nice, quiet type. The type she could fall for. She looked around, noticing the full moon.
"Er, It's a nice night out. I just wanted to experience it for myself." She turned back to him and let out a scream. Remus was no longer recognizable. His body was covered in fur and his eyes were glowing yellow. He faced her, growling deeply. He stood tall, foam dripping from his mouth. He let out a howl that pierced the night, sending birds retreating from the treetops. He lunged forward and grabbed Lily's neck. He squeezed hard, choking her. She tried to scream but couldn't. Thoughts filled her head. This is it. I am going to die. This is going to be my last night at Hogwarts! Ever. . .
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YES! Another cliffhanger! I'm sorry, I just had to do it! It keeps people waiting for the next chapter! Please review and tell me what you think!
