Soon after the idea of the masquerade ball was a hit with the whole
school, except for maybe the Slitherins. Not that it mattered, considering
that all the other students did not get along with them anyway. Everyone
came up to Lily telling her how wonderful the idea was, and how they were
looking forward to it.
"Lily!" She didn't even need to turn around to know just who that was.
"Yes James?" She asked with artificial sweetness
"So the party is tonight. What are you wearing?"
"If I told you it would ruin the surprise." She said with a forced calm
"But how will I find my date?"
"You found a date?" She barely masked her surprise and hurt
"I am staring at her." James grinned
Lily blinked and laughed slightly relieved "Good try Potter. See you in a bit" James watched her go and smirked, could she be anymore perfect?
Lily walked down the stairs from her dormitory and the other three gasped.
"Lily you look gorgeous!!" Talia squealed slightly. The other two were speechless. Lily wore an emerald ball gown that perfectly matched her eyes and her red hair was pulled up and curled. In her hand was a mask that covered over her face and eyes. All four of the girls had one, as did most of the population. Everyone was required to wear their best clothes and a person could chose to change their looks, but Lily had the feeling most would not and just wear a mask or the such.
"I am not the only one who looks fantastic. All of you are spectacular. Let go get this over with."
Talia leaned over to Cordelia and Darcy while Lily's back was turned "James is going to die when he sees her."
The three (Peter didn't come, not that he had anyone to be with anyway) guys each wore an immaculate set of dress robes. Surprisingly enough they had managed to keep them clean and not completely rumpled. James looked around nervously waiting anxiously for Lily to come, and ignored any of the other girls who tried to get his attention. One or two kept nagging at him "Come dance with me James" and the like but he would have none of it. He tried as he could to politely say no when Sirius tapped him on the shoulder and tilted his head towards the door. Suddenly the room was silent as he saw Lily for the first time and was flabbergasted. She was laughing with her friends which just added to the beauty of her, the green dress matched her eyes perfectly and her red hair! He did not even say anything to Sirius and Remus but moved through the crowds heading straight for her. She looked up and their eyes met and held as he finally stood in front of her, offering his hand. In the background he vagly heard Dumbledore.
"And now I would like to call our head boy and girl, James Potter and Lily Evans, to start the first dance."
She blushed slightly and took his hand slowly. The crowds parted allowing the pair into the dance floor and James held on to her as she carefully placed her arms around his neck.
"Lily, you look absolutely beautiful tonight."
She smiled and replied "Do you say that to all of your girlfriends"
"Nope, as you know I have had none since 5th year. I have only been interested in one girl."
Lily just smiled and within moments other couples joined them on the dance floor including Sirius with Talia, Remus and Cordelia and of course Darcy with her boyfriend Michael. They group of friends danced for a while before retiring for a bit at their tables for food and such. James and Lily had arranged with the house elves a special dinner for all involved, and it was something much different than normal. After a few more minutes James moved over to Lily and whispered into her ear. She nodded and rose.
"We will be right back" Said James as he walked with her away from the group and towards the outskirts of the great hall to speak alone.
"No they wont," said Remus laughing
At first they walked in silence smiling at some of the people they passed.
"I hope you don't mind I had just wanted to talk to you privately and not in front of the rest of them."
"No, this is perfectly fine." She had a feeling James would once again ask her out and this time she had not doubt of her answer.
"This whole ball turned out wonderfully, we did a good job together."
"I have to agree, working with you was."
"Fun?" he supplied smiling
"Interesting to say the least"
"So are you surprised I am not the arrogant little berk you thought me to be 2 years ago?"
"I am pleasantly surprised to find that out. Now you are an arrogant big berk" She chuckled winking at him
"Hey at least I was able to lighten you up a bit. Look at this; you now even make jokes with me. I am in shock."
"Glad some things can still shock the amazing James Potter." They laughed for a moment before James leaned over suddenly and kissed her gently.
"Go out with me Lily."
Lily was in shock, not to say that she didn't enjoy it though! She looked at him for a moment and nodded before leaning in to kiss him back as an answer. No one could mistake that.
"James Potter and Lily Evans are finally going out!" "No offence but its about time they were always the perfect couple" "I still want him myself" "I would go out with Lily in a moment"
The rumors were flying as quickly as the post owls were the next morning. The only unhappy person in the room was of course Severus Snape who sat alone at the end of the Slitherin table as he glared at the new pair. He would get that damn Potter back if it was the last thing he did. Potter was not so perfect as everyone said there was nothing great about him! Potter made him sick, nothing would make him happier than to see him fail and see how it felt to be an outsider. And now the poor excuse for a wizard was going out with a mud blood bitch like Lily Evans. His eyes then fell to Sirius Black and Remus Lupin, the other followers of Potter. Both Sirius and Lupin's girlfriends were once again on their arms, and to boot all the girl's were Lily's best friends. Severus had not taken the time to find the girls name, who cares she spent time with them she was worthless. Then his eyes focused on Lupin and smirked. If he couldn't get at Lily who said he could not make James' friends' lives a living hell. He already tried to get the trio in trouble all the time and this would just take it a step further.
Last night had been a full moon and all three boys came down with bright smiles on their faces.
"What are you three so happy about this morning?" Asked Cordelia curiously
"It's not everyday you guys come down looking like Snape never existed." Added Lily giving the git a look of pure hatred.
Since Lily and James started officially going out the six were usually sitting together at meals. James followed her gaze to Snape and curled his hand in a fist, he was bothering Lily again and James would have no one picking on his girlfriend, especially that stupid git. After they had finished James excused himself saying that he would met them in the common room in a little bit. Lily gave him a confused look but did not say anything, which was better for him. Moving down the hall full of people he found Snape all alone as he moved towards somewhere to be with himself, because no one else would spend time with him. As Snape moved to open the door, James slammed his hand closing the door for him.
"I thought I told you to leave Lily Evans alone. I guess since you don't listen I will have to make it perfectly clear for you." James pulled out his wand pointing it at him and whispering a few words and within moments Snape was thrown up against the wall and could not move. James walked right up to him and stared right into his face
"You might like to call yourself 'pureblood' but you are a disgrace. You are just a pure git, nothing more. You so much as address Lily, I will be back to make sure you regret the day you were born." And without another word he walked away, leaving Snape pinned against the wall and without the ability to speak or move. James later found out Snape spent the night there and did not get down until the next morning when the potions teacher found him. Snape never told anyone who did it but most people had an idea. After leaving Snape James smiled and moved to the common rooms as quickly as possible.
"Everything go alright Prongs?" Sirius asked as Remus looked guilty.
"Perfectly fine Padfoot."
"What happened?" Asked Cordelia as she looked at Remus' guilty face. She was sitting on the arm of Remus' chair and leaning on him slightly. They had been dating for a week or so already.
Lily looked between them all and knew James had done something.
"Did you guys do another prank? McGonagall will kill you guys after the last one."
"Don't worry yourself about it, either of you its really nothing and no, its not another prank. Thanks tomorrow night." Said James grinning
All three of the boys laughed and the girls just rolled their eyes being use to their plans.
James could not be happier. He was going on with Lily Evans and to top it off he had just heard about Snape and how he had spent the whole night against the wall. He caught his eyes and smiled sweetly. Turning back to his friends Remus leaned into their little circle of friend.
"Guess what I heard guys, it seems Severus spent the night against a wall, someone put a spell on him making him unable to move or call for help."
All three of the boys let out a laugh and a smile. Surprisingly enough Lily spoke for the girls-
"That git deserves it."
"Lily!" She didn't even need to turn around to know just who that was.
"Yes James?" She asked with artificial sweetness
"So the party is tonight. What are you wearing?"
"If I told you it would ruin the surprise." She said with a forced calm
"But how will I find my date?"
"You found a date?" She barely masked her surprise and hurt
"I am staring at her." James grinned
Lily blinked and laughed slightly relieved "Good try Potter. See you in a bit" James watched her go and smirked, could she be anymore perfect?
Lily walked down the stairs from her dormitory and the other three gasped.
"Lily you look gorgeous!!" Talia squealed slightly. The other two were speechless. Lily wore an emerald ball gown that perfectly matched her eyes and her red hair was pulled up and curled. In her hand was a mask that covered over her face and eyes. All four of the girls had one, as did most of the population. Everyone was required to wear their best clothes and a person could chose to change their looks, but Lily had the feeling most would not and just wear a mask or the such.
"I am not the only one who looks fantastic. All of you are spectacular. Let go get this over with."
Talia leaned over to Cordelia and Darcy while Lily's back was turned "James is going to die when he sees her."
The three (Peter didn't come, not that he had anyone to be with anyway) guys each wore an immaculate set of dress robes. Surprisingly enough they had managed to keep them clean and not completely rumpled. James looked around nervously waiting anxiously for Lily to come, and ignored any of the other girls who tried to get his attention. One or two kept nagging at him "Come dance with me James" and the like but he would have none of it. He tried as he could to politely say no when Sirius tapped him on the shoulder and tilted his head towards the door. Suddenly the room was silent as he saw Lily for the first time and was flabbergasted. She was laughing with her friends which just added to the beauty of her, the green dress matched her eyes perfectly and her red hair! He did not even say anything to Sirius and Remus but moved through the crowds heading straight for her. She looked up and their eyes met and held as he finally stood in front of her, offering his hand. In the background he vagly heard Dumbledore.
"And now I would like to call our head boy and girl, James Potter and Lily Evans, to start the first dance."
She blushed slightly and took his hand slowly. The crowds parted allowing the pair into the dance floor and James held on to her as she carefully placed her arms around his neck.
"Lily, you look absolutely beautiful tonight."
She smiled and replied "Do you say that to all of your girlfriends"
"Nope, as you know I have had none since 5th year. I have only been interested in one girl."
Lily just smiled and within moments other couples joined them on the dance floor including Sirius with Talia, Remus and Cordelia and of course Darcy with her boyfriend Michael. They group of friends danced for a while before retiring for a bit at their tables for food and such. James and Lily had arranged with the house elves a special dinner for all involved, and it was something much different than normal. After a few more minutes James moved over to Lily and whispered into her ear. She nodded and rose.
"We will be right back" Said James as he walked with her away from the group and towards the outskirts of the great hall to speak alone.
"No they wont," said Remus laughing
At first they walked in silence smiling at some of the people they passed.
"I hope you don't mind I had just wanted to talk to you privately and not in front of the rest of them."
"No, this is perfectly fine." She had a feeling James would once again ask her out and this time she had not doubt of her answer.
"This whole ball turned out wonderfully, we did a good job together."
"I have to agree, working with you was."
"Fun?" he supplied smiling
"Interesting to say the least"
"So are you surprised I am not the arrogant little berk you thought me to be 2 years ago?"
"I am pleasantly surprised to find that out. Now you are an arrogant big berk" She chuckled winking at him
"Hey at least I was able to lighten you up a bit. Look at this; you now even make jokes with me. I am in shock."
"Glad some things can still shock the amazing James Potter." They laughed for a moment before James leaned over suddenly and kissed her gently.
"Go out with me Lily."
Lily was in shock, not to say that she didn't enjoy it though! She looked at him for a moment and nodded before leaning in to kiss him back as an answer. No one could mistake that.
"James Potter and Lily Evans are finally going out!" "No offence but its about time they were always the perfect couple" "I still want him myself" "I would go out with Lily in a moment"
The rumors were flying as quickly as the post owls were the next morning. The only unhappy person in the room was of course Severus Snape who sat alone at the end of the Slitherin table as he glared at the new pair. He would get that damn Potter back if it was the last thing he did. Potter was not so perfect as everyone said there was nothing great about him! Potter made him sick, nothing would make him happier than to see him fail and see how it felt to be an outsider. And now the poor excuse for a wizard was going out with a mud blood bitch like Lily Evans. His eyes then fell to Sirius Black and Remus Lupin, the other followers of Potter. Both Sirius and Lupin's girlfriends were once again on their arms, and to boot all the girl's were Lily's best friends. Severus had not taken the time to find the girls name, who cares she spent time with them she was worthless. Then his eyes focused on Lupin and smirked. If he couldn't get at Lily who said he could not make James' friends' lives a living hell. He already tried to get the trio in trouble all the time and this would just take it a step further.
Last night had been a full moon and all three boys came down with bright smiles on their faces.
"What are you three so happy about this morning?" Asked Cordelia curiously
"It's not everyday you guys come down looking like Snape never existed." Added Lily giving the git a look of pure hatred.
Since Lily and James started officially going out the six were usually sitting together at meals. James followed her gaze to Snape and curled his hand in a fist, he was bothering Lily again and James would have no one picking on his girlfriend, especially that stupid git. After they had finished James excused himself saying that he would met them in the common room in a little bit. Lily gave him a confused look but did not say anything, which was better for him. Moving down the hall full of people he found Snape all alone as he moved towards somewhere to be with himself, because no one else would spend time with him. As Snape moved to open the door, James slammed his hand closing the door for him.
"I thought I told you to leave Lily Evans alone. I guess since you don't listen I will have to make it perfectly clear for you." James pulled out his wand pointing it at him and whispering a few words and within moments Snape was thrown up against the wall and could not move. James walked right up to him and stared right into his face
"You might like to call yourself 'pureblood' but you are a disgrace. You are just a pure git, nothing more. You so much as address Lily, I will be back to make sure you regret the day you were born." And without another word he walked away, leaving Snape pinned against the wall and without the ability to speak or move. James later found out Snape spent the night there and did not get down until the next morning when the potions teacher found him. Snape never told anyone who did it but most people had an idea. After leaving Snape James smiled and moved to the common rooms as quickly as possible.
"Everything go alright Prongs?" Sirius asked as Remus looked guilty.
"Perfectly fine Padfoot."
"What happened?" Asked Cordelia as she looked at Remus' guilty face. She was sitting on the arm of Remus' chair and leaning on him slightly. They had been dating for a week or so already.
Lily looked between them all and knew James had done something.
"Did you guys do another prank? McGonagall will kill you guys after the last one."
"Don't worry yourself about it, either of you its really nothing and no, its not another prank. Thanks tomorrow night." Said James grinning
All three of the boys laughed and the girls just rolled their eyes being use to their plans.
James could not be happier. He was going on with Lily Evans and to top it off he had just heard about Snape and how he had spent the whole night against the wall. He caught his eyes and smiled sweetly. Turning back to his friends Remus leaned into their little circle of friend.
"Guess what I heard guys, it seems Severus spent the night against a wall, someone put a spell on him making him unable to move or call for help."
All three of the boys let out a laugh and a smile. Surprisingly enough Lily spoke for the girls-
"That git deserves it."