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The mystery of the Gryffindor Girl Scandal hasn't been solved yet, and the end of the year is approaching. Besides the ongoing investigation of the scandal, many events have occurred over the past month and a half. First of all, the quidditch final turned out to be a whopper, with Slytherin and Ravenclaw battling for the top spot. Gryiffindor lost to Hufflepuff in a very competitive game two weeks before, and Hufflepuff claimed a consolation third prize, homework passes for each class to be used once a day. Of course, the professors charmed the passes so that if a student tried to duplicate it or do anything of that sort, the pass will explode and a loud voice will holler through the room, shouting at how incredibly brainless the person is for trying such a thing, which very often led to a detention. There has already been a few of those already, and the Hufflepuffs decided to just use all the passes and take a free day off one day. Anyway, back to the quidditch final, the favored Ravenclaws were up against the hated Slytherins, a typical good guy/bad guy scenario. Everyone in the stands cheered for the Ravenclaw team, but it was the Slytherins that came out on top. The final score of the final game was 210-190. The Slytherins caught the snitch first, therefore beating the Ravenclaws, who dominated the quaffle play before the snitch was caught. Many of the students were disappointed, but took the loss accordingly, and ignored the boastful remarks of all the Slytherins throughout the week. The second place Ravenclaws, as a prize other than the mini-trophies they received, was an unlimited supply of free coupons to all the stores of Hogsmeade for a day. They were to leave as a team at any day, and use all the coupons in one day. After twenty-four hours, the coupons would namely be turned to shreds of paper, so this forced the team to use them all. The Slytherins boasted and jaunted everyone from class to class, always claiming that they were the best of the four. This angered everyone, particularly four boys from Gryffindor. They wanted to get hex the good, but they didn't want to risk a detention because it would mean less time to cram for the finals. James and Sirius actually started to study now, deflating their big heads and bearing down on the books. James had a particular reason for studying. He wanted to be at this best, so that it would make a redhead push herself harder to achieve top marks, for it would be between her and James, them being the top students in their year. Sirius, well Sirius just got bored, so decided to study for the heck of it. Still, the four boys kept on the lookout for any suspicions and clues that would lead to the incident in the girls' dorm, which was finally cleaned up, so that the five could settle in again. Surprisingly, James and Lily stopped their daily bantering at each other, and managed to study together. James helping Lily out with Transfiguration, and Lily helping James with Charms. A mutual respect dawned between the two, and both wanted to make sure that their counterpart was ready for the exams, so that they could battle it out in their best forms when the time came.
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Well, the time has come.
The week of exams was a tough one. First, they had Herbology. Peter excelled in this subject and was prepared. The others were well-prepared alsol, and managed to get high scores in the subject. In the competition of James vs. Lily… Lily won scoring three percent higher than James, earning the top grade in the class.
In Charms, Lily completely dominated this exam, and tore it apart, not literally. She flew through the exam with poise and handed it in with plenty of time to spare. James managed to get a high score for himself, but was down two-nothing to Lily. He would be confident the next day, though, because those were his two best subjects.
Transfiguration was next, and what Lily did in Charms, James did the same in this class. He flew through the test with ease and turned it in in thirty minutes. Lily got the second highest once again, but was followed closely behind by Sirius Black and her best friends, Jade and Carly, who excelled as well.
In Defense Against the Dark Arts, neither James nor Lily got top marks, but it was a tie between Remus Lupin, Sirus Black, and Jade Chapman for the top score in the class. Everyone got a high score though, so all were pleased. The battle between Evans and Potter was still 2-1 in favor of Lily.
James narrowly beat Lily in History of Magic beating her by two percent. The score was now 2-2, and only one subject was left for the week. Sirius, Jade, and the rest of the group shook their heads at the boy and the girl studying vigorously for the potions exam. They had their own discussion while the two studied separately, and talked about who would be the best man and bridesmaids for their wedding. Once in a while, they talked a little too loud and had to scatter because James and Lily would start trying to hex them. As soon as they realized what they were doing, both stopped and retreated back to their respective books, studying hard for the final exam.
"Boy, those two sure are competitive." said Jade.
"Yeah, I've never seen James this serious… not even in quidditch." mentioned Sirius.
"Like we all said, they're in love." gushed Carly and Penny.
"Still, though, they shouldn't treat the exams as competition." said Alice. "The exams aren't a game."
"No…. it's not a game. It's a test. I know what James is doing." said Frank.
"Yes, me too. He's pushing Lily. He's making her work harder than ever before. James indeed is a smart boy. He's using their rivalry against each other, in order to actually help Lily out." explained Remus.
"Well, I think it's vice versa too. Lily is also forcing James to work hard as well. I think this is the first time James has been challenged, and from what Sirius tells me, he doesn't like to lose." said Jade.
"So Jade, you talking to Sirius lately, haven't you." winked Penny.
"Ewww no!!!"
"Of course, my dear Penny. Jade has finally discovered that I'm just irresistible." He then struck a pose…. a very odd and stupid one that caused everyone to burst out laughing. He then started looking at Jade in a seductive manner, and Jade scowled.
"Sirius Black, don't you dare look at me like that. I swear, I will stick your wand up your nose and make it come out of your rear."
"So… thinking about my rear end, eh?"
"OH MY GOD!! EWWW! Never in my life. I'm gonna kill you."
"You know you look extremely cute when you threaten me like that."
Instead of threatening Sirius again, she blushed furiously, hearing Sirius call her cute. Sirius blushed as well as soon as he said it.
"Oh my goodness… it's James and Lily 2!" piped Peter.
"Shut up Pete!!!!!!!!!!!!" Peter backed away because not only did it come from Sirius and Jade, it came from James and Lily as well.
"Oh boy… this is going to be a looooooooooong night." said Remus, as they all went back to studying.
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The potions exam was finished and both James and Lily looked extremely pleased with themselves. The others thought that they earned decent scores, but doubted it due to the fact that Professor Coggins probably graded unfairly since they were Gryffindors. He then stood up from his desk as to announce something.
"Students, I'm pleased to inform you on who the top scorer in the potions exam is." This caused Lily and James to jump up in excitement.
"All of you have done very well, to my surprise. Even you Gryffindors have managed to hold your own." The Gryffindors glared.
"Except for Mr. Pettigrew, who will have to take remedial potions with me along with the regular class next year." Peter slumped in his chair, while Remus, who was sitting next to him, patted his back in comfort, and James and Sirius glared at the snickering Slytherins.
"However, I am happy to announce that the top potions student in the class belongs to……" James and Lily were on the edge of their seats…………………..
"Severus Snape!!" All of the mouths of the Gryffindor ten dropped open, as Snape smiled while the other Slytherin whooped and cheered in encouragement, then turning back to stick their tongues out at the angry Gryffindors. They all went off to dinner, but James and Lily were sulking terribly.
"I CAN'T BELIEVE WE LOST TO THAT SLIMY GIT, SNAPE!" shouted James.
"Well, looks like we're tied, eh Potter."
"Guess so. I'd say it was fun while it lasted."
"Yeah, maybe we'll do it again sometime."
"Maybe." They shook hands and gave a slight smile to each other.
"Look, James is proposing!!!"
"Shut up, Sirius before I hex you."
"Hexing is bad. Very bad."
"And I am a baaaaaad boy."
"Sod off, Potter, I see your thick head is back again."
"And I see you, Evans have that fiery attitude back as well."
"Back and better than ever."
There was a pause.
" I still can't believe we lost to Snape!!!" they both said.
"GET OVER IT!!" came eight voices on the side of them.
When dinner was served, James was facing the Slytherin table, and caught his eyes on Snape. Snape held up a paper, which looked like to be an exam and pointed it, taunting James. James just glared and was about to hex him, when he caught side of Snape's sleeve. There was a missing piece on his robe, and then James remembered the cloth that he found on Lily's bed. His head started spinning, and came to a realization. He grabbed Sirius, and motioned for the other two boys to come follow. As soon as they were all out of the Great Hall, Sirius freed himself.
"What's the matter, Jamesy?"
"Nothing. Guys, I know something."
"Ummm…. ok." said Remus.
"Will this take long, James?? I'm hungry." said Peter.
"ME TOO!" replied Sirius.
"Yes--- no… I don't' know, it depends how you take it."
The three boys looked at him in bewilderment.
"Let's just get right to it….. I know who was the cause of the Gryffindor Girls Scandal."
"What?!?!?! How can you be so sure??" said Remus.
"I'm sure of it, just trust me, alright?" They nodded their heads.
"Well, you two said you were hungry, so we'll discuss this in our rooms after dinner."
That night, in the dorm, James pulled out the black cloth that he kept, and told them all about Snape's robes that he saw at dinner. The three boys were livid with anger, and Sirius got up and headed towards the portrait hole, but James stopped him.
"No Sirius, I've got a better idea. Huddle up, boys." They all got close together and listend to James.
"Well, Sirius, Remus, remember how we said that we were going to get the girls back with an even better prank??"
"Yeah."
"Change of plans….. let's kill two birds with one stone. We'll get the girls back…. we'll get them back their dignity and pride. How about we get revenge on Snape…. our way."
The mischievous faces dawned on the four boys eyes as they thought of what they were gonna do to Snape and his cronies.
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Oh, boy!!! What are they gonna do. You're just gonna have to wait!! Cliffhanger baby!!! Haha next chapter I'll go all out. It'll be mission impossible/james bond style with all the gadgets and gizmos, suspense, humor, and step by step action. Be ready for the dawning of a new era!! You get what I mean…. next chapter…. for the first time this story you will see one word that you have been longing to see for thirteen chapters………….
What you think I was gonna actually tell you?? You gotta wait!! Hahahahaha. Til then…. peace easy.