The Gryffindor Quidditch team came back into their positions, more motivated than before. After one of the Beauxbaton Chasers took the foul shot for Felicity (which was met with a spectacular block from Lief), everyone went into their formations. Sarah and Sirius went on both sides of James, who was looking for the Snitch.

"AH! HERE WE HAVE THE GRYFFINDOR SPECIAL DEFENSE TACTIC! IT HAS ALWAYS WORKED BEFORE! WILL IT WORK NOW, DO YOU THINK?! NO DOUBT! MORRAN AND BLACK ARE WITH OUR SEEKER, PROTECTING HIM FROM ANY DANGERS AND KEEPING OUR BEAUXBATON SEEKER IN CHECK AS SHE IS ALSO LOOKING FOR THE SNITCH!" Sam cried out, refreshed and bent on watching each and every Gryffindor move. "AT LIEF'S SIDE IS ALISHA, CHRIS, AND CAMERON, READY TO DEFEND THEIR GOAL POSTS, WITH LIEF AT THE MIDDLE! HOW WILL BEAUXBATON CHASERS MANAGE THROUGH THIS NOW?!"

Felicity growled. She stopped in front of Potter, glaring at him. "I take back on what I said from before. Thiz iz ze worst way to play a Quidditch game, Potter."

Sarah glared back. "Well, I haven't seen such tactics as yours, either, Miss Delacour. Or, haven't you forgotten the scratch you just gave me a few minutes ago?"

"And the Bludgers?! CARE TO EXPLAIN THAT?!" Sirius cried out, adding fuel to the fire. "OH, AND I DON'T SUPPOSE YOU WOULD KNOW ABOUT THE HEXES ON OUR BROOMS, DO YOU?!"

The blonde Seeker turned away. "I have no idea what you're talking about. But if you want to keep every bone in your body, zen I suggest you back away now…you don't know what'll happen next…"

"BRING IT ON!" Sarah shrieked, ready to throw herself at the Seeker, if James hadn't held her back. The Beauxbaton Seeker flew out of their way, flying about in search of the Snitch, now desperate.

James looked at Sarah, alarmed. "Er…Sarah, calm down, you're scaring me…and you're scaring Sirius…"

His best friend was nodding his head, inching away from the angered blonde Chaser, who was now glaring at him. "Ehehe…Sarah, I think we should focus now on the Snitch…"

Lily and Melanie were clutching onto Remus, who was having a hard time breathing. He pushed them away and held the Maurader's Map up nervously. "They're getting nowhere fast. I think I spot the Snitch…it's hovering right above Lief's area…"

"JAMES!! THE SNITCH! OVER AT LIEF!" Melanie decided to cry out, flinging her arms and jumping madly.

The Head Girl scanned the area, trying to find one witch or wizard out of the ordinary. She saw someone clad in Slytherin uniform but with a hood over his face. She frowned and tugged on Remus. He looked at her curiously. "Remus, I think I see a suspicious person over at Slytherin again."

Melanie turned to the direction Lily had been gazing in and frowned. "Yes, I do see what you mean. Do you think we should check it out?"

Remus shook his head. "Whatever it is, I'm staying here. If someone tried to hex James, Sirius, or Sarah, I'll be here to mutter a countercurse or something. You guys investigate."

Shortly after Lily suggested heading towards the Slytherin area, a loud scream can be heard from Sam, who jumped up and down. "THERE THEY GO! POTTER AND DELACOUR HAVE FOUND THE SNITCH AND ARE HEADING STRAIGHT TOWARDS IT! WHO WILL GET THERE FIRST?! WILL IT BE LIKE THE LAST TIME?! COME ON, POTTER! WIN IT FOR US!"

Sarah and Sirius took no chances either. They flew alongside their Seeker and headed straight towards the Snitch. It became a horrid sight for the spectators, as they found out that every player was going in the same direction. Rebecca managed to wheel a Bludger into the area, and hit Cameron on her uninjured arm. One of the Beauxbaton Chasers was wildly scratching Chris, and nobody could hear Madame Hooch's whistle. Even Sam and Professor McGonagall were too angered at the sight to interfere. Finally, out of the hustle and bustle of blue and red uniformed bodies came two people flying out. The two Seekers were still at it.

James looked over his shoulder and caught a sight of long flowing blonde hair, which could only be Felicity. He pushed his body onto his beloved broomstick and put his hand out. The Snitch was so close…but so was Felicity. The blonde looked on with a triumphant smile as she began to close her palms into the golden object…

THWACK! came another Bludger, knocking Felicity out of the way. James pushed forward and threw both hands out, clutching the Snitch and cradling it in his hands as he flew headlong into the Quidditch stands, straight for the Gryffindor section. Lily, Melanie, and Remus immediately rushed to him when he collided into the seats, emptied a few seconds before to make way for the successful Seeker. The whole of Hogwarts went wild with joy, and Madame Hooch no longer wanted to call a foul, as the game was over. James Potter had caught the Snitch, and Hogwarts won the International Quidditch Tournament. It was all over…

Lily looked up and saw that Sirius was hugging Sarah tightly, while Cameron cried uncontrollably on Lief's shoulder. Melanie bent down to retrieve the Snitch from James and held it high. She threw it over to Sirius, who showed it to the whole of Hogwarts, making the crowds cheer and holler until their voices died down after minutes of excitement. The Head Girl sat herself next to James, who breathed heavily, eyes closed. "That was spectacular, Prongs. One of the best catches yet."

"Thanks…" was all he could say at the moment, as he was carried towards the Gryffindor common room, where a party was being set up.

Remus smiled, overjoyed that they had fun. However, he looked around, trying to find out who on earth was dressed in a cloak. The figure had gone, and most of Slytherin were already filing into their own common room, grumbling and muttering about the victory.

By the time James got into the common room, his Quidditch team members swept him up again and dragged him out of the party, and into the Head Boy and Girl office. That was where Lily and Melanie were found, holding bottles and bottles of butterbeer. The team sat around, drinking and merrymaking.

"To James, for catching the Snitch after a painful ordeal of scratches and bites," Sirius said aloud, holding his butterbeer up, grinning widely.

Chris Hoover also held up his butterbeer, "To all of us, for keeping our cool and not literally killing any of the Beauxbaton students!"

"And to Sirius," Sarah laughed, "For smacking that Bludger into Felicity Delacour right before she could grab the Snitch! Ah…what a wonderful night!"

Melanie lightly punched Sirius on the shoulder, "You did that? I can't believe I missed it!"

Sirius smiled. "All for you, Mel."

The group chuckled as the raven haired student turned beet red. Cameron was still wincing as they clinked their glasses with her. Chris frowned. "Why don't you go to Madame Pomfrey to have your arm fixed?"

"Because I don't want to miss in on the fun," was her retort. "When I get a headache tomorrow, that's when I'll complain. Or, have you forgotten, we aren't exempt from any final exams going on tomorrow?"

Everyone groaned, except Remus, Melanie, and Lily, who looked at them calmly. Remus smiled. "At least we know Professor McGonagall will take it easy on you."

James lay back, trying to get comfortable on the couch. He bumped into Lily and winced. "Ahh…I think I should be going to the hospital wing…"

"Perhaps you should," Sarah replied wittily, nudging Melanie. "And perhaps we should all get to bed, right? Come on, guys…"

Her raven haired cousin frowned, and then widened her eyes, blue pools glittering with guile. "Yes, I do suppose you're right. After all, exams are tomorrow, and I wouldn't want to sleep in. Come on guys, oh, and James, I suggest you bring yourself to the hospital wing."

Cameron began to stand up, "I'll go along with him."

"NO!" the rest of the Mauraders cried out, startling her and the rest of the Quidditch team. Remus shook his head, "What we mean to say is…James should go to the hospital wing and see what's wrong with him. Cameron, I think you should go later on."

The fifth year looked at him curiously. She didn't understand, until, of course, she saw Sirius and Sarah pointing at the Head Girl and Head Boy. Then Cameron pulled Chris over to her. "Okay, fine, Chris. I'm holding you responsible for bringing me to the common room."

"Why me?" Chris whined.

"BECAUSE."

"Hey, I'll go with you," Lily said, also getting up and cleaning the office, "Sirius, I think you should go and bring your friend to the wing. He won't be able to get there by himself, you know."

Sirius chuckled, "Whoever said I would bring him there? Why don't you?"

Before Lily could answer, everyone dashed out of the room, as quickly as lightning. Even Cameron managed to sprint out, accidentally bumping her arms by the doorway, causing her to yelp in anguish. The poor Gryffindor fifth year vanished along with the rest of the team. The Head Boy and Girl looked at each other, both with the same thoughts in their heads, Why on earth did they do that?

Lily shrugged, and headed for the door. "I suppose I should accompany you to the hospital wing? Or would you like to be alone?"

"Er…I…" For once James Potter was at a loss for words, "Um…"

The red head pulled him up, and ignored his protest as the two of them bounded towards Madame Pomfrey. The Gryffindor Seeker tried to keep up, but due to his Quiddditch game, he could only manage a small walk. Lily let him go and watched as he tried to keep himself up, but failed. With another slight moment, the Head Boy almost crashed to the floor, if Lily hadn't caught him in time. She shook her head, "You gave it your all, didn't you?"

"What else would you expect?" he answered in a half-hearted grin, "Quidditch is a passion. I guess I'm just exhausted, and bruised, that's all."

Green eyes sparkled with amusement. The Head Girl helped James to the hospital wing, where Madame Pomfrey tutted and tsked about the Seeker's condition. She ran about getting some medicine as Lily sat by James' bedside, waiting for any commands the nurse would give her to help. James sat on the bed and looked quizzically at his friend. "Why are you still here? You have an exam tomorrow."

The Head Girl smiled. "You've forgotten, Potter. I'm Head Girl. I've already studied enough to pass the exam weeks ago. It's no big deal. However, you…"

"Oh, I've got it all in my head," James said proudly, pointing his finger at the side of his forehead, "It's all in there somewhere."

Lily chuckled, "You haven't changed, Prongs."

"But you have," James said silently, so that only the two of them could hear his words, "And for the better, I might add."

She blushed. A small tingle went up her spine and Lily shivered. The Head Girl didn't see James put his arms around her to warm her up until she felt his warm touch. Eyes of emerald green opened widely as she glanced surprisingly at the young man with glasses. Instead of pushing him away, she relaxed in his arms and buried her head in his chest, still smelling the crisp odor of the Quidditch field. "Erm…I think maybe you should let go of me before Madame Pomfrey comes in and sees us like this. It wouldn't be a pretty sight, you know."

James laughed. "So what? Besides, I think I've used up my last strength doing that."

"Really, James, why'd you do that for?" Lily frowned and pushed him away, forcing him to lie down on the hospital bed. "Honestly, you'll never get any rest doing that. I think I should be going, though. Like you said, I do need to rest up for my exams tomorrow."

Before she could fully bring herself to stand, she felt his hand grasp her wrist. "Hey, Lil, are you mad at me?"

The Head Girl paused, "Why should I be?"

He shrugged. "I don't know."

"Good night, Potter," Lily said, gently pushing his hand away.

Gryffindor's Seeker pulled the Head Girl down and he pressed his lips on her cheek, then let go, winking, "That's a thanks for your continuous help on behalf of everyone…and me, of course."

Again, Lily turned the color of her hair. She let out a chuckle and left the room, running to her dormitory. She came in, unawares that Melanie, Sarah, Cameron and Alisha were ready for her story. Melanie got to her first, and pounced on her best friend. "Lily! So nice to finally talk to you, dear friend!"

Melanie's blonde cousin also bounded up to her, "So, how'd it go?"

"How'd what go?" Lily asked, suspicious.

Cameron giggled at her, "You know, you and Potter. We know something's been up with you two since forever!"

"Melanie! Sarah!" the Head Girl cried out, a bit flustered, "What makes you think there was anything between us?!"

Blue eyes sparkled, laughter and delight brightening Melanie's features, "Why, we actually only had some idea about it. Until, of course, when we saw you two in the hospital wing…"

"Mel! You weren't supposed to divulge that secret!" Sarah yelled, grabbing her cousin and clamping her hand on the raven haired's mouth.

Alisha was at the door, trying to keep them from screaming so loud, nervous that Professor McGonagall might come in and take off points from Gryffindor. She glared at the struggling cousins and sighed. "If you really want to know, Lily, Sarah and Melanie went with Sirius, Remus, and Peter into the hospital wing a few seconds ago."

"They ran up here, panting and whispering like mad, telling us that you were coming up," Cameron added, "And they said something about you and James…"

"Which is true, by the way, so you can't deny it," Sarah pointed out, still holding her cousin on the bed. "And by tomorrow, the both of you will never be left alone."

Lily gave them a look of daggers, and she sat on her bed. "So, you people were spying on me, huh? Well, that's not very excusable. And Cameron, I thought you needed to have Madame Pomfrey look at your arm?"

The Qudditch Chaser shrugged. "I'm too tired, and I would probably feel a bit uncomfortable in a room with James Potter, after hearing about the er… hookup."

"WHOEVER SAID WE HOOKED UP?!"

"Lil! It's lights out! Go to sleep! We'll talk about this in the morning!" Melanie said, as she finally escaped Sarah's grasp. "Or did you forget, exams?"

Sarah chuckled. "Of course she'd forget! She was too preoccupied with our dear Prongs to remember!"

If Professor McGonagall had gone up to the room to check, she would have found two giggling fifth years and two seventh year cousins who were frustrating an already confused Head Girl. The professor would have commanded them to go to bed, and would have deducted points from Gryffindor house. Fortunately, no teacher was there to deduct any points or to reprimand the girls from sleeping that night. It was all thanks to Sirius, Remus, and Peter, whose room made much more noise than the girls'. The professor was quick and alert in hearing the Gryffindor boys when trouble was at hand.