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Chapter 14
The first thing Lily noticed when she opened her eyes, was that she was no longer in the Great Hall. She was in a classroom near it, but far enough that no one could hear her.
When she lifted herself up on her elbows, she noticed that she was not the only one in the room. In the other corner was standing… Voldemort.
"What do you want?" Lily whispered.
"I have come for your answer." Voldemort replied. "Will you join me? Or will you suffer the consequences?"
Lily's brain went into ultra speed mode as she figured what to say. She had been thinking about what her answer would be ever since Voldemort had first come to her with the question.
Then, in her moment of brain speed, she came up with her answer. She would not join his side, but she would try to put off being killed for a long as she could.
"I haven't made a decision yet Voldemort." She wisely answered, "I need more time to think."
Voldemort looked at her, as if he were trying to make a decision.
"Very well. I will grant you your wish. You will have more time to think." Voldemort gestured that she could go. "But remember, tell no one."
Lily nodded, and went out and started back to the Great Hall.
About half way there, Lily met James coming towards her.
"Lily!" he exclaimed as he ran over to give Lily a hug, "Where were you? You've been gone for about an hour! The dance is almost over."
"I'm sorry James." Lily replied, "I passed out again, and I just woke up."
"Somewhat the truth." She thought to herself.
"Oh... Are you okay?" James inquired.
Lily nodded. "I'm fine."
"Lily, I don't think you should go anywhere alone anymore." Said James.
Lily looked up at James. She was so happy that he came to that conclusion without Lily having to tell him about Voldemort. But being Lily, she had to put up a small fight.
"James, I really don't think that's necessary I"
"No." James interrupted, (just like Lily knew he would), "It is very necessary. We can't have you fainting and nobody knowing where you are!"
"James!" the two looked down the hall to see Raye and Remus running down the hall, "You found her!"
Lily looked at them both questionably.
"You guys were looking for me?" she asked.
"Of course!" Raye exclaimed, panting. "You were gone for an hour, where were you?"
"She fainted." Said James. "And I have come to the conclusion that she can rarely ever be somewhere without someone watching her."
Isn't that a bit extreme James?" asked Raye.
"Nope." James answered. "If she faints and no one knows where she is... just think about it!"
Remus nodded. "I guess I see what you mean."
Lily shrugged, (smiling inside), "Fine."
"So do you want to go back to the dance or do you want to go back to the Common Room Lily?" asked James.
Lily thought for a second before saying, "I think maybe I should go to the Common Room. I don't know if I could take all the people… I'm sorry." Lily thought for a minute. "What happened with Butter Remus?" asked Lily.
"Oh." Remus blushed. "It turned out that she just asked me because of a bet."
Lily looked at him sheepishly. "Sorry."
"It's fine."
"We're going upstairs." Announced James.
"Do you want us to come with you?" asked Raye, "Or do you think James will be able to handle you Lily?" she winked.
"I think we can take it from here Raye." Replied Lily, "But thank you for trying to find me."
Remus and Raye rolled their eyes and went back to the dance.
"So..." James trailed off.
Lily held out her hand and James took it warmly.
Up in the Common Room, no one was there. All the students that were in their 4th year or up were at the dance, and the rest of the kids were in their rooms.
James and Lily sat down on the couch.
"Do you have any idea why you keep fainting Lily?" asked James, meaningfully looking into her eyes.
Lily looked straight back, and tried to keep a straight face and not brake down and tell James everything like she wanted to.
"I have no idea James. I'm sorry for ruining your night."
James sighed.
"Don't worry Lily, it's not your fault, I'm sure. I'm just glad I have you."
Lily smiled sheepishly and curled up against her boyfriend.
Sirius, Raye, and Remus came in.
"Ohhh." Sirius teased when he saw James and Lily cuddling and kissing on the couch, "You go James."
Lily and James broke apart, faces red from embarrassment.
"Oh don't let us stop you." Raye teased, "Proceed, please." She pushed Sirius and Remus up the boy's stairs and into their room, and then went into her own room, giving Lily a wink.
"Well that was unusual." Said Lily to James.
"Yes, but very convenient. Don't you agree?" answered James.
Lily nodded and moved forward for another round of snogging.