Chapter Five- The Ball- Continued

As James and Lily entered the ballroom a collective gasp went around the room and her cousins could be heard saying "How on earth could Lily got a hunk like that- she's so ugly" However, Lily and James were blissfully unaware of the comments as the shared a first dance that would be remembered for years.

When the waltz was over they danced for another couple of hours, just gazing into each others eyes, "Do you think they are made for each other, Steve" Minerva Migonigal (sp!!!) whispered quietly "I hope not" Steve replied "Lily's far to young for that kind of shenanigans" "It could be though" "Maybe, I just hope Lily finds more happiness that I did with my wife" "Lily will, it wasn't you fault she died to soon and you had to marry that muggle" "I no, I just worry" "Well don't"

Lily and James headed over to refreshment table, where to Lily's delight (can ya pick up on the sarcasm) they were met by five or six of Lily's oh so favourite cousins. "Geez Lily, how much did ya have to pay to get him to go with you, wazzup spunk, wanna dance, I'm Claudia" "Uhh no not really, and for your information she didn't have to pay me anything, were going out" said James.

Lily was shocked, since when was James her boy-friend, then she caught on, James was just trying to shut her cousins up. She flashed James a Dazzling smile and said "yeah, so if you don't mind, were going to go make out in my room now, cya" At Lily's words the jaws of her cousins fell open and she grabbed James's hand and pulled him to her room.

When they got there Lily collapsed on her bed and thanked James profusely for getting her out of the 'lions den' as they had nick named it, a couple of minutes after they had reached the room they were given an bit of a surprise.

Lily's dad stormed into the room and demanded to know what was going on. "relax sir" James said nervously, "Lily's cousins were giving her a hard time saying that she had to have paid me to go with her so I told them we were going out to shut them up." "Oh, well if that's the case." "You know it is Daddy 'because we can tell if each others lying remember" "Oh, well yes I suppose we can, James, Lily its time for the final dance before dinner" "Ok, be right down"

As Lily and James completed the final step of the final dance, James's stomach gave a great rumble and the whole room laughed- minus Lily's cousins who were still sulking. Lily flashed them a smug grin and walked to the end of the table where she sat next to James (on her left) and her father (on her right).

Fortunately her cousins were seated down the other end of the table so she didn't have to listen to their snide comments about her all though dinner. "Lily nearly passed out when she saw how much food was on James's plate 'how can James eat that much' she thought 'id be sick' James looked at her with an incredulous, and somewhat fearful look in his eyes "what" Lily asked, generally concerned.

"You just, I dunno how to explain it, you kind of put you thoughts in my head, it's like we were talking but their was no sound, try and do it again" "Umm ok" 'James, are you their' 'Oh my god I can hear you- hold on can you hear me' came the exited reply 'I can hear you'

"Dad" Lily said, can I talk to you in private" "Sure sweetie, come to my office" "Oh, James needs to come as well" "That's fine, let's go"

Lily grabbed James by the arm 'what's going on Lils' 'I think I've just discovered a new talent, talking through the mind' 'lucky cow, hold on I can too' at this Lily had to laugh 'hmm, I don't think so, I'm gunna try to stop you talking to me k' 'k' Lily imagined a sort of barrier between herself and James 'hi Lils' 'hey cool, this way we can plot against the Slytherins and the wont know YIPEE' 'not so loud Jamie' 'don't call me Jamie' 'sorry.Jamie' 'grrr'

At this point they realised they had reached the office. Lily knocked, "come in sweetie" "Daddy, I've discovered a new talent" "WHAT sorry, another one, well come on don't keep me in suspense, what is it" "I can talk to James without actually speaking" "Oh my god, Lily that is the strongest power that has ever been discovered; hold on, only to James" "I haven't tried anyone else yet" "Try and talk to me" "Ok" 'dad, can you hear me' She noticed his amazed look and knew he could before he answered 'yes I can, this is great, or maybe not' 'why not' 'some bad men could try to take you over with this' 'how' once they get inside you brain it would be easy' Lily shivered at the thought 'I'm going to cast a spell on you that will last forever and block any evil people from getting inside your brain' 'ok' Steve raised his wand "proteger desde malvado" A bright light emitted from the end of his wand and shone around Lily before seemingly fading into her skin. Lily swayed before she fainted; she had nearly hit the floor before James caught her "James, take Lily up to her room" "Yes sir" "And I've told you already, don't call me sir" James carefully carried Lily up to her room and layed her on the bed, Steve joined them a few seconds later. James jumped up and hurriedly asked "is she going to be ok, when will she wake" "She will be fine, I could wake her up at any time but I'm going to let her sleep for a while" "Will she still be able to go to school tomorrow?" "Yes, Lily being the organiser she is has set out the clothing for tomorrow and packed her trunk" "What about the ball" "I've sent them all home" "Ohh, good, ohh no school, please tell me Lily's cousins don't go to Hogwarts" "No, they go to Durmstrang" Steve laughed at James's look of relief. "Whew" James said "uhh, sir." "My name is Steve" "Ohh, sorry, Steve, would you mind if I stayed the in here" "Sure, I don't mind at all" Steve whipped out his wand and said "cama" and transfigured a pen into a stretcher. "Thanks si uhh Steve" "Not a problem"

this seemed like a good place to stop, REVIEW plz, I still need ideas of pranks 4 the Slytherins LOL

cya

hugz n kisses

nicole