Chapter 3

The next few days of school were quiet boring. Lily, Jasmine and Malerie had expected the lesson to become harder and more exciting, but instead it was filled with only long lectures on the importance of responsible use of magic once they leave Hogwarts.

The Marauders on the other hand were having the time of their lives. They must think that they have to pull as much pranks as possible since this is their last year. Dungbombs at almost every hour, First years hanging in midair and armors dancing in frenzy was a must.

" Do you think Lily saw that I bewitched armors to dance the Macarena?" asked James looking over at the red head and her two friends.

" Why does it matter to you, Prongs?" said Remus in a mocking manner.

" Yea, Prongsie. It's not like you actually LIKE her." Added Sirius sarcastically as he went into a storm of laughs.

" No but seriously, I think Lily is pretty. I mean look at her eyes and hair and not to mention her buttocks. Every guy wants her." said Sirius. (Peter looked shocked.)

" HEY! DON'T TALK ABOUT HER THAT WAY!" screamed James.

" Alright, alright. You know that I was only joking. I wouldn't dream of talking your lily away from you." Said Sirius. With a look of sudden idea James went over to Lily and pulled her up to stand.

"Everyone! Whoever talks bad about Lily Evans is going to receive the Marauders' Prank-fest." screamed James. And the whole crowd heard them. Lily was too shocked to speak.

'What in the world is going on? What the hell does James think he is doing?' thought Lily.

Then James grabbed her hand and dragged her out to the grounds. Everyone stood there in disbelief. Sirius had the "that's-my-boy" kind of look.

" WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING? WHERE DID THAT COME FROM? WHAT IN THE WORLD?" screamed Lily in disbelief.

"Listen, Lily, if anyone gives you any trouble or want help in homework or whatever you need, either come to me or Sirius or Remus, alright?" said James.

" Um, ok. But why are you doing this?" said Lily VERY confused.

James had a look on his face as if he just realized what he was doing and his cheeks went the bright shade of pink. Then he just ran up back to the castle.

Lily stood there very confused. And eventually went up to the castle once she gained composure.

(Needless to say, James was very quiet for a couple of days.)

Once Lily went into the Common Room, everyone stared at her.

" Come on, make way, make way! Yours truly Miss Evans has arrived!" said Sirius who was sitting at the couch with Malerie, Remus, Peter and a bright red James.

Trying to ignore the stares from all of the Gryffindors, she went up to her dormitory and propped herself on the bed and fell asleep.

Lily stirred as the bright sunlight filled the dormitory.

It must be really late. Oh well, at least it's a Saturday. Thought Lily.

Then she noticed a pair of hazel brown eyes looking directly at her. Everything looked fuzzy. They look like chocolate balls. Then she realized to whom the hazel brown eyes belonged to.

" JAMES POTTER!" screamed Lily and fell off of her bed in shock.

" Good morning sunshine!" said James. " Are you ok?"

" What are you doing in the GIRL'S dormitory! What do you think you're doing scaring me like that!" said Lily.

Lily was not all that angry but embarrassed. Malerie and Jasmine used to tell her that she snores horribly loud.

How long has he been there? Thought Lily as she straightened herself with as much as dignity as she could muster.

" You weren't at breakfast and, well, YOU WEREN"T AT BREAKFAST!" said James indignantly.

" So? Why does that matter to you?" said Lily. She had never noticed how thoroughly brown his eyes were.

WHAT AM I THINKING? Thought Lily.

" It is my duty to make sure none of my fellow Gryffindors are all right." Said James.

" Well obviously I'm fine. Um, can you step out side now?" said Lily a little annoyed.

" WHY?" asked James.

" Because I need to change."

" Oh. Right. Well, I'll see you." Said James blushing furiously.

"Yea." Said Lily with a finality in her tone. And James left.

What the hell was that? Said Lily to herself as she changed. Then she walked down to the Common Room.

" Hey Remus." Said Lily when she spotted the sandy haired boy. She determinedly avoided James and Sirius' eyes.

" Good morning." Said Remus.

James scooted a little as Lily came over. But instead she sat next to Remus and started to talk to Malerie. James cast a jealous look toward Remus. Sirius noticed.

" Aw, Lily. Why do you always talk to Remus only? James and I are getting a little jealous. And Wormy too." Said Sirius.