"All Fair In Love And War?"
"So James, what do you say? All Fair in Love and War," asked Lily Evans. James straightened to his tallest and replied," I've never seen a difference between the two. So yes, I believe so." Lily smiled," Excellent."
Authors Note: OOOOOOOKAY! I'm currently on MAJOR sugar rush. Lol. I tend to write better when I'm hyper though. According to my friends at least. And a BIG thank you to my anonymous reviewer for reminding me on the slight detail that the boys don't know Remus is a werewolf yet. And that they're not Animagis. So, here we go!
Chapter 5: Black, Purple, and Blood
I was just finishing my vanilla pudding when Artemis' head fell on my shoulder. I turned to tell her to get off but I noticed she was asleep with her mouth slightly open and giving soft snores every now and then. I smiled and poked Kate who was staring at her dessert, she jumped and said," What?"
She looked over at Artemis and giggled," Miss Hyperactive got the hyper sucked out of her."
I nodded and laughed. The dessert melted away and I poked Artemis gently," Arty...Arty wake up."
She stirred and grumbled," Just five more minutes mummy..."
Kate rolled her eyes and shook Artemis really hard," Arty! Wake up!"
Artemis woke up with a start and said quickly," I didn't do it!"
Kate smacked her own forehead and followed the Prefects. I scrambled out of my seat, dragging Artemis along with me.
"Come on! Get a move on! We're going to get lost without them."
We then raced out of the Great Hall.
We caught up to them and unfortunately the boys were behind us. Potter kept on asking me about my love life, I simply ignored him. And Black started on Artemis," You're a very beautiful girl Artemis. Won't you go out with me? It's would be such an honor..."
Artemis' cheeks tinged red and she swiftly stuck out her leg and swung it quickly behind her causing Sirius to be knocked off his feet entirely.
Artemis smiled and said," Just a little move I learned from the cinema."
As we walked away I heard James ask," What's a cinema?"
Kate was laughing her head off," That was great! You've GOT to teach me that!"
Artemis smiled and was about to answer when the group ahead stopped. Artemis slammed into the boy in front of her, who I noticed was Wilson Zorro. Her cheeks grew red as she laughed nervously and said, "Oops. Um, sorry."
He gave her a gorgeous smile and said, "No problem."
"Lion's Claws!"
My attention was brought to the front where the male prefect had shouted, the painting he was talking to suddenly opened like a door to reveal a very cozy looking place. It had a blazing fire. Also big, squashy armchairs and couches.
All of us filed in as the female prefect said," Welcome to the Gryffindor Common Room. Gryffindors, and only Gryffindors are allowed in this area, same goes for the dormitories. Boys Dormitories are up the stairs and to the left, Girls Dormitories are the same on your right. Now it's off to bed with you all, I hope you've enjoyed Hogwarts so far."
"Not really," said Artemis as we made our way towards the stairs, "Not with those idiots stalking us." And she pointed to the boys.
"You said it sister," answered Kate walking up the stairs first.
It turns out all three of us got our own room together. Each of us got a beautiful four poster bed and our own wardrobe. We decided to unpack today just to get it over with.
Artemis was putting up posters of her favorite bands as I was unpacking my clothes. Kate was organizing the clothes she had already put in her wardrobe.
The silence was broken when Kate said," Artemis, you do know that the boys are going to jinx you again? Right?"
"Course I do. Better the reason I have planned a way of finding out how to stop it."
I tried to ask, "But-"
"Trust me Lils. I know what I'm doing."
I shrugged and answered, "Sure Arty."
Kate then smirked and said," Artemis likes that Zorro boy."
Artemis blushed a deep red and said," Do not!"
I laughed and said," Sure. And you weren't doing your I-like-this-guy laugh."
"I WAS NOT!"
Kate and I fell into a fit of giggles until there was a rapping on our door and a groggy voice said," Would ya'll just shut up already!"
We stopped and got dressed for bed, then climbed into our sheets and fell asleep.
I woke up to something warm and wet rubbing across my face. I peeked open my eyes to see Aristotle barking at me.
"Aristotle!"
Artemis came in fully dressed in her robes and said," Good job Tot. Okay Lils. Get up! We've got an hour!"
I groaned and dragged myself out of bed. Then grabbed my clothes and toiletries and headed for the showers. I walked into the lavatory to see Kate applying eyeshadow to her eyelids.
"Morning Lils."
"Morning," I mumbled back turning on the nearest shower.
When I had finished curling my hair I ran back to the dorm racing around to get my shoes on.
Arty and Kate were waiting as I did this. When I joined them we all descended upon the common room together. Here we were greeted by the boys.
"Good morning gorgeous," sang James putting his arm around me. I stepped on his toe and he gave a sharp yell.
I smiled and answered," Do not, I repeat do NOT call me gorgeous Potter. And never EVER touch me again."
But this time Sirius spoke," How about we escort you three to breakfast?"
I was about to say no but to my complete surprise Artemis replied," Of course."
Sirius and James exchanged looks that made me wonder what on earth was Artemis thinking?
She walked beside Sirius to the portrait hole and it swung open. He gestured for her to go first and she smiled and suddenly she threw him through first.
It seemed he tripped on something invisible and did a full flip in the air. He landed on his back with his face towards the ceiling. His eyes widened in shock and he shut them just in time. For a large amount of purple goop poured onto his handsome features.
Artemis turned, with a smile of satisfaction, towards the boys who were standing with their mouths open with shock.
"If you think us to be that thick you three MUST have yourselves checked out."
She led the three of us out of the portrait hole, stepping over a groaning Sirius, and she turned again.
"I believe you boys have met your match."
As we all made our way down to the Great Hall for breakfast. I came out of my shock and hugged Arty.
"Oh my God! That was the most spectacular show I have ever in my life seen! How do you do it?"
Artemis gave a sheepish smile and answered," I don't know. I just sense when people are up to something."
Kate shook her head and answered," From now on Artemis will be the Prank Detector."
We all laughed at this as we entered the Hall. The skies outside were a robin egg blue and there were cheerful little clouds floating across them. We sat down and immediately started on our breakfast.
Ten minutes later the boys walked in and Sirius was scowling as Slytherins made smart remarks to him. This was due to the fact that something in the goop must've turned the persons hair purple. As the boys walked by, Artemis, not looking up form her plate, said," Nice hair Sirius. Only thing is that purple isn't much of your color."
Sirius turned beat red, stopped and whispered," Tonight. Midnight. Out by the lake. Be there."
Artemis turned around to see him and answered," Sure thing Black. Or should I say, Purple?"
James tugged on his robes and they left.
Kate said in worried tones," I don't think you should go. It might be dangerous, and the rule says no going out after hours-"
"And since when," asked Artemis," have I EVER followed the rules?"
I said," She's got you there."
Kate still looked worried but didn't press the matter.
First class we had that day was Tranfiguration with the Hufflepuffs. Artemis wanted to sit in the back but Kate and I protested. So in the end we sat in the front row. As we were trying to transfigure beetles into buttons we heard a commotion behind us. I turned to find the Marauders showing of by turning all the beetles around them into buttons. I scowled and nudged Artemis.
Artemis was jabbing her wand desperately at her beetle saying the incantation. But was still having no luck at all.
"Damn-you-beetle-change!!!"
"Arty."
She looked at me and I gestured my head behind me. She looked towards the boys and scowled. She then nudged Kate who turned and Arty gestured towards the boys also. Kate glared at the boys.
Then all three boys leaned back on their chairs and smirked with the exception of Remus. Remus was reading a book. James was talking to a pretty blonde girl with green eyes and Sirius was telling a story to a bunch of fellow Gryffindors.
Kate smiled and mouthed," Watch this."
And she swished her wand in the direction of the boys. There were three yells as the boys' chairs simultaneously fell to the floor. The whole class laughed as the three boys stood up and blushed. Artemis patted Kate on the back and said, "You have some potential yet!"
Kate gave a triumphant smile and went back to the homework she had started early.
Next class was Flying Lessons with the Slytherins. Artemis practically ran to the next lesson.
"Hurry up! I've been wanting to fly since I was five! I NEED to fly!"
Kate replied," You don't NEED-"
Artemis grabbed Kate by the shoulders and said," YES I DO!"
I laughed as Artemis raced into the courtyard where the instructor, Madame Griselda, stood. She had dark brown hair a purple eyes that glittered in the sun.
"Alright, Alright! Everyone find a broom!" she shouted to the chattering class.
Everyone obeyed obediently and found a broom.
"Now stick out your hand over the broom and shout 'Up'. Your broom should immediately rise into your hand."
All around me people were shouting 'Up'. Some were having their brooms zoom into their hand, others had them rise slowly and some had no such luck at all.
I shouted, "Up!"
The broom came up relatively fast and I looked towards Kate.
Her face was red with anger and she was yelling at her broom.
"YOU STUPID BROOM! I SAID UP 10 BLOODY TIMES!!!"
I laughed and she said," Shut your mouth before I shut it for you."
I then turned to Artemis who had her broom too. Artemis was resisting laughing by the looks of it and was failing miserably. I looked towards the boys and noticed all three had their brooms. Artemis seemed to have noticed too for she whispered," Well at least their brawn makes up for their brains."
I smiled and nodded as Madame Griselda taught us how to mount and dismount our brooms. And after we were allowed to practice amongst ourselves. So I led Kate and Artemis to a far corner and tried to get my broom up again. Kate finally got it but Artemis had a bit of trouble.
"Up," she shouted and the broom zoomed up and started to whack her over the head.
"ACK!"
Artemis ran around in circles as Kate and I fell to the floor in laughter.
Artemis screamed," A little help here guys!!!"
I sat up and said," Free-*gasp*-zio!"
The broom froze and Artemis ran to hide behind me. Madame Griselda walked over and said," I apologize ladies. I've been meaning to chuck this broom out."
Artemis gave her an incredulous look as she dragged the broom away.
"And of COURSE I get the retarded broom!"
"Of course," I said.
She whacked me over the head.
There was a sudden rush of wind as something brown and black zoomed past. I gave a small scream and looked up. I saw James and Sirius zooming overhead laughing their heads off. I scowled trying to slow the beating of my heart from the sudden fright. Artemis just stared at Sirius with deep dislike.
The bell rang and I yelled at Kate overhead," Kate! The bell- KATE!!!"
I screamed her name as I saw Sirius and James heading straight for her at top speed. She turned but it was too late, the boys zoomed past and she lost her grip. It was like slow motion, I saw her lose her grip and fall towards the ground. I felt my throat nearly tear as I screamed. Artemis ran to get under her. Kate was about to fall into her hands but a blackish brown blur swooped down and caught Kate. I didn't even realize I closed my eyes until I opened them. And I felt my stomach drop with relief.
Remus had caught her. He was hovering a few feet off the ground with her in his arms and she was clinging to his shoulders with all her might. He descended and Artemis and I ran towards them. I hugged Kate and as did Artemis.
I turned to Remus and gushed," Oh my god Remus! That was amazing! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
And out of nowhere I gave him a swift kiss on the cheek. He blushed and said in a small voice," Um, it was no big deal Lily."
Kate was shaking and I realized the bell had rung. I put my arm around Kate and led her towards the Great Hall.
Kate said she wasn't feeling so well and I understood. I told Artemis to take her out by the lake as I got some snacks from the table.
I had just grabbed some turkey sandwiches and turned the corner to go outside when I ran into a tall boy with sleek blonde hair and gray eyes.
He grimaced and said," Don't touch me, filthy mudblood."
I didn't know what that meant but it didn't sound very nice. I was about to tell him to apologize but a boy's voice from behind me said," Apologize to her. Now."
I looked behind me and nearly gasped. It was a boy about 1 year older than me. He had shaggy blonde hair a sparkling blue eyes. He was incredibly tall and had a voice that was really silky.
Ya wanna know what I was thinking?
DAMN! THIS BOY IS FINE!
Ahem.... on with the story...
The boy with gray eyes raised an eyebrow and said," Me? Apologize to a mudblood?"
The Hot Guy walked up to the boy and said," Do not call her a mudblood. Now apologize."
The boy's hand went towards his pocket but the Hot Guy beat him to it. The wand was pointed at his face and the Hot Guy said, "Apologize."
The boy mumbled an apology and sulked off. I stood rooted to the floor as the guy turned and said, "Don't mind what those Slytherins tell you. I'm Alex Parc. Who are you?"
I couldn't say anything. Think you stupid girl think! What's you name!?
"L-"
That's it! Say it! Lily Evans! L-I-L-Y E-V-A-N-S!
"Lily Evans," I a squeaky voice I didn't recognize.
Smooth move Stupid.
He gave me a smile that could melt any girl's heart and said," Nice to meet you Miss Evans."
"You can call me Lily," still not able to get rid of the voice.
"Lily then. What house are you in?"
"Gryffindor."
He smiled and said," I thought so. You seem pretty brave when he said that to you. I'm a Ravenclaw. Second year. You?"
"First."
I smiled not wanting this stupid voice to ruin my life any further.
The bell rang and I was brought back to reality. Artemis was waiting for the sandwiches!
"Sorry! Got to go! See ya around Alex!" I raced out into the grounds.
Artemis was laying on the floor moaning," Food... must... have... FOOD!"
I threw her a sandwich and she sprung up," Ooh! Sandwiches! Yum!"
Kate was sitting indian style under the tree. She stood up and said, "We have History of Magic next. Then potions."
I stood up and walked with her up to the castle. Artemis trailed after us singing.
History of Magic was a bore. Me and Artemis passed notes the whole time.
*note*
Arty: So, Lils, what's up?
Lil: The sky of course.
Arty: I mean what's up with you.
Lil: Oh. Nothing. Waiting for something interesting to happen.
Arty: Did you see Kate? She's actually still awake! AND she's taking notes!
Lil: Wow. Of course the most boring class is her favorite.
Arty: Seriously.
Lil: So, did you see the bulletin board?
Arty: Lils. You know I don't look at stuff like that.
Lil: That's true. Anyways, there going to be three balls each year we're here! And all years are able to go!
Arty: Woo...
Lil: ... you know you're excited.
Arty: No. Not really. It's gonna be the same as any other time I've been with guys. They see me as "just a friend".
Lil: Good thing is. New School, new boys, new you.
Arty: What if I like the old me?
Lil: Shut up and listen!
Arty: Yes ma'am...wait there's the bell! Too bad. So sad. Let's go!!!
I glared as Artemis raced out of the class. Kate came up beside me and asked, "What's up with Arty?"
I sighed and answered, "Nothing much."
Kate nodded and followed me out of the class.
We met up with Arty at the entrance of the potions classroom. She was staring at the ceiling.
The classroom door opened and a nice looking lady with auburn hair and brown eyes said, "Welcome first years! This is Potions! Everyone inside so we can get started."
Artemis whispered, "She is WAY too perky."
Kate answered," Seriously."
I walked in and took a seat in the back and so did Artemis and Kate. Artemis was doodling on a piece of paper through all the instructions for the potion. And as soon as the professor said," Start." She turned to me and said," Lils... lily lilykins... what do we do?"
I shook my head and pointed to the board.
Artemis looked and said, "Oh. Shut up."
And she took out the ingredients.
Later that night all three of us sat on the couch in front of the fire and we were talking.
Kate was pleading with Artemis," Arty. Please, PLEASE don't go!"
Artemis looked offended," And let them think I'm a wuss! NEVER!"
I said," She has to have a secondary wizard or whatever. I read that in the text."
"Yeah I do," she said looking thoughtful. "I choose Lils."
"Oh my goodness," said Kate looking towards the ceiling," You've both gone mad."
Artemis glared and said," Well I, unlike you, have some sort of dignity!"
Kate replied," Well I, unlike you, will probably stay in school all 7 years and not get expelled and become some loser scraping to get by!"
Artemis and her argued a long time. Finally Kate stormed off to bed leaving Artemis winded and angry.
"How dare she! I'm going wether she likes it or not!"
It was 20 minutes to midnight and I sat awake waiting for the signal. A single spark flew into my hangings and I took action. Artemis was waiting outside the door when I came out. She put a finger to her mouth and gestured for me to follow her. I followed her out into the common room.
She pulled out a cloak that looked like woven water. She said," It's an invisibility cloak."
I nodded and got under. We slowly made our way to the Entrance Hall and only stopped when Peeves was hovering around. We made it out and Artemis whipped the cloak off.
Artemis squinted her eyes towards the lake and said," Just as I thought. Late."
I glanced around the grounds feeling my stomach flutter. This was a bad idea. I shouldn't of agreed. My parents are SO going to kill me!
"Come on," I heard Artemis say, and I felt her drag me towards the lake. We stood there for five minutes, until finally there was a rustling around us.
Artemis whispered," Invisibility cloak..."
And Sirius and James appeared out of nowhere.
"Smarty Arty is smart after all."
I felt my heart beat faster. This was DEFINITELY not a good idea! Sirius' hair was still purple and he looked livid. I looked to Artemis and she was the same. They were staring each other straight in the eye. Artemis took out her wand and twirled it in her fingers.
"Ready Purple?"
Sirius whipped out his wand and said," Ready Smarty."
And spells went flying.
A spell went straight towards my head and I ducked and threw myself to the ground. I looked in front of me and my eyes locked with James'. He was on the floor also and he looked a bit scared. I was scared also.
"FLIPENDO!"
There was a scream, a crunch and silence...
I looked up and saw Artemis' still body leaning against a tree. There was blood trickling down the side of her lip and there was a deep gash on her cheek.
"NO!"
I ran to her side feeling the warmth of my tears trickling down my cheeks. I put her arm over my shoulder and heaved her up. I slowly made my way up to the castle. My insides were writhing with anger. How could he! That little bastard probably killed my best friend in the world.
James came along side me and tried helping but I yanked Artemis away from him," Leave her alone."
My voice was as cold as ice and dripping with venom.
He looked startled at my reaction and rumpled his hair and said to the floor," I apologize... for everything."
"Whatever."
By the way. HAPPY NEW YEAR YA'LL!!!!
"So James, what do you say? All Fair in Love and War," asked Lily Evans. James straightened to his tallest and replied," I've never seen a difference between the two. So yes, I believe so." Lily smiled," Excellent."
Authors Note: OOOOOOOKAY! I'm currently on MAJOR sugar rush. Lol. I tend to write better when I'm hyper though. According to my friends at least. And a BIG thank you to my anonymous reviewer for reminding me on the slight detail that the boys don't know Remus is a werewolf yet. And that they're not Animagis. So, here we go!
Chapter 5: Black, Purple, and Blood
I was just finishing my vanilla pudding when Artemis' head fell on my shoulder. I turned to tell her to get off but I noticed she was asleep with her mouth slightly open and giving soft snores every now and then. I smiled and poked Kate who was staring at her dessert, she jumped and said," What?"
She looked over at Artemis and giggled," Miss Hyperactive got the hyper sucked out of her."
I nodded and laughed. The dessert melted away and I poked Artemis gently," Arty...Arty wake up."
She stirred and grumbled," Just five more minutes mummy..."
Kate rolled her eyes and shook Artemis really hard," Arty! Wake up!"
Artemis woke up with a start and said quickly," I didn't do it!"
Kate smacked her own forehead and followed the Prefects. I scrambled out of my seat, dragging Artemis along with me.
"Come on! Get a move on! We're going to get lost without them."
We then raced out of the Great Hall.
We caught up to them and unfortunately the boys were behind us. Potter kept on asking me about my love life, I simply ignored him. And Black started on Artemis," You're a very beautiful girl Artemis. Won't you go out with me? It's would be such an honor..."
Artemis' cheeks tinged red and she swiftly stuck out her leg and swung it quickly behind her causing Sirius to be knocked off his feet entirely.
Artemis smiled and said," Just a little move I learned from the cinema."
As we walked away I heard James ask," What's a cinema?"
Kate was laughing her head off," That was great! You've GOT to teach me that!"
Artemis smiled and was about to answer when the group ahead stopped. Artemis slammed into the boy in front of her, who I noticed was Wilson Zorro. Her cheeks grew red as she laughed nervously and said, "Oops. Um, sorry."
He gave her a gorgeous smile and said, "No problem."
"Lion's Claws!"
My attention was brought to the front where the male prefect had shouted, the painting he was talking to suddenly opened like a door to reveal a very cozy looking place. It had a blazing fire. Also big, squashy armchairs and couches.
All of us filed in as the female prefect said," Welcome to the Gryffindor Common Room. Gryffindors, and only Gryffindors are allowed in this area, same goes for the dormitories. Boys Dormitories are up the stairs and to the left, Girls Dormitories are the same on your right. Now it's off to bed with you all, I hope you've enjoyed Hogwarts so far."
"Not really," said Artemis as we made our way towards the stairs, "Not with those idiots stalking us." And she pointed to the boys.
"You said it sister," answered Kate walking up the stairs first.
It turns out all three of us got our own room together. Each of us got a beautiful four poster bed and our own wardrobe. We decided to unpack today just to get it over with.
Artemis was putting up posters of her favorite bands as I was unpacking my clothes. Kate was organizing the clothes she had already put in her wardrobe.
The silence was broken when Kate said," Artemis, you do know that the boys are going to jinx you again? Right?"
"Course I do. Better the reason I have planned a way of finding out how to stop it."
I tried to ask, "But-"
"Trust me Lils. I know what I'm doing."
I shrugged and answered, "Sure Arty."
Kate then smirked and said," Artemis likes that Zorro boy."
Artemis blushed a deep red and said," Do not!"
I laughed and said," Sure. And you weren't doing your I-like-this-guy laugh."
"I WAS NOT!"
Kate and I fell into a fit of giggles until there was a rapping on our door and a groggy voice said," Would ya'll just shut up already!"
We stopped and got dressed for bed, then climbed into our sheets and fell asleep.
I woke up to something warm and wet rubbing across my face. I peeked open my eyes to see Aristotle barking at me.
"Aristotle!"
Artemis came in fully dressed in her robes and said," Good job Tot. Okay Lils. Get up! We've got an hour!"
I groaned and dragged myself out of bed. Then grabbed my clothes and toiletries and headed for the showers. I walked into the lavatory to see Kate applying eyeshadow to her eyelids.
"Morning Lils."
"Morning," I mumbled back turning on the nearest shower.
When I had finished curling my hair I ran back to the dorm racing around to get my shoes on.
Arty and Kate were waiting as I did this. When I joined them we all descended upon the common room together. Here we were greeted by the boys.
"Good morning gorgeous," sang James putting his arm around me. I stepped on his toe and he gave a sharp yell.
I smiled and answered," Do not, I repeat do NOT call me gorgeous Potter. And never EVER touch me again."
But this time Sirius spoke," How about we escort you three to breakfast?"
I was about to say no but to my complete surprise Artemis replied," Of course."
Sirius and James exchanged looks that made me wonder what on earth was Artemis thinking?
She walked beside Sirius to the portrait hole and it swung open. He gestured for her to go first and she smiled and suddenly she threw him through first.
It seemed he tripped on something invisible and did a full flip in the air. He landed on his back with his face towards the ceiling. His eyes widened in shock and he shut them just in time. For a large amount of purple goop poured onto his handsome features.
Artemis turned, with a smile of satisfaction, towards the boys who were standing with their mouths open with shock.
"If you think us to be that thick you three MUST have yourselves checked out."
She led the three of us out of the portrait hole, stepping over a groaning Sirius, and she turned again.
"I believe you boys have met your match."
As we all made our way down to the Great Hall for breakfast. I came out of my shock and hugged Arty.
"Oh my God! That was the most spectacular show I have ever in my life seen! How do you do it?"
Artemis gave a sheepish smile and answered," I don't know. I just sense when people are up to something."
Kate shook her head and answered," From now on Artemis will be the Prank Detector."
We all laughed at this as we entered the Hall. The skies outside were a robin egg blue and there were cheerful little clouds floating across them. We sat down and immediately started on our breakfast.
Ten minutes later the boys walked in and Sirius was scowling as Slytherins made smart remarks to him. This was due to the fact that something in the goop must've turned the persons hair purple. As the boys walked by, Artemis, not looking up form her plate, said," Nice hair Sirius. Only thing is that purple isn't much of your color."
Sirius turned beat red, stopped and whispered," Tonight. Midnight. Out by the lake. Be there."
Artemis turned around to see him and answered," Sure thing Black. Or should I say, Purple?"
James tugged on his robes and they left.
Kate said in worried tones," I don't think you should go. It might be dangerous, and the rule says no going out after hours-"
"And since when," asked Artemis," have I EVER followed the rules?"
I said," She's got you there."
Kate still looked worried but didn't press the matter.
First class we had that day was Tranfiguration with the Hufflepuffs. Artemis wanted to sit in the back but Kate and I protested. So in the end we sat in the front row. As we were trying to transfigure beetles into buttons we heard a commotion behind us. I turned to find the Marauders showing of by turning all the beetles around them into buttons. I scowled and nudged Artemis.
Artemis was jabbing her wand desperately at her beetle saying the incantation. But was still having no luck at all.
"Damn-you-beetle-change!!!"
"Arty."
She looked at me and I gestured my head behind me. She looked towards the boys and scowled. She then nudged Kate who turned and Arty gestured towards the boys also. Kate glared at the boys.
Then all three boys leaned back on their chairs and smirked with the exception of Remus. Remus was reading a book. James was talking to a pretty blonde girl with green eyes and Sirius was telling a story to a bunch of fellow Gryffindors.
Kate smiled and mouthed," Watch this."
And she swished her wand in the direction of the boys. There were three yells as the boys' chairs simultaneously fell to the floor. The whole class laughed as the three boys stood up and blushed. Artemis patted Kate on the back and said, "You have some potential yet!"
Kate gave a triumphant smile and went back to the homework she had started early.
Next class was Flying Lessons with the Slytherins. Artemis practically ran to the next lesson.
"Hurry up! I've been wanting to fly since I was five! I NEED to fly!"
Kate replied," You don't NEED-"
Artemis grabbed Kate by the shoulders and said," YES I DO!"
I laughed as Artemis raced into the courtyard where the instructor, Madame Griselda, stood. She had dark brown hair a purple eyes that glittered in the sun.
"Alright, Alright! Everyone find a broom!" she shouted to the chattering class.
Everyone obeyed obediently and found a broom.
"Now stick out your hand over the broom and shout 'Up'. Your broom should immediately rise into your hand."
All around me people were shouting 'Up'. Some were having their brooms zoom into their hand, others had them rise slowly and some had no such luck at all.
I shouted, "Up!"
The broom came up relatively fast and I looked towards Kate.
Her face was red with anger and she was yelling at her broom.
"YOU STUPID BROOM! I SAID UP 10 BLOODY TIMES!!!"
I laughed and she said," Shut your mouth before I shut it for you."
I then turned to Artemis who had her broom too. Artemis was resisting laughing by the looks of it and was failing miserably. I looked towards the boys and noticed all three had their brooms. Artemis seemed to have noticed too for she whispered," Well at least their brawn makes up for their brains."
I smiled and nodded as Madame Griselda taught us how to mount and dismount our brooms. And after we were allowed to practice amongst ourselves. So I led Kate and Artemis to a far corner and tried to get my broom up again. Kate finally got it but Artemis had a bit of trouble.
"Up," she shouted and the broom zoomed up and started to whack her over the head.
"ACK!"
Artemis ran around in circles as Kate and I fell to the floor in laughter.
Artemis screamed," A little help here guys!!!"
I sat up and said," Free-*gasp*-zio!"
The broom froze and Artemis ran to hide behind me. Madame Griselda walked over and said," I apologize ladies. I've been meaning to chuck this broom out."
Artemis gave her an incredulous look as she dragged the broom away.
"And of COURSE I get the retarded broom!"
"Of course," I said.
She whacked me over the head.
There was a sudden rush of wind as something brown and black zoomed past. I gave a small scream and looked up. I saw James and Sirius zooming overhead laughing their heads off. I scowled trying to slow the beating of my heart from the sudden fright. Artemis just stared at Sirius with deep dislike.
The bell rang and I yelled at Kate overhead," Kate! The bell- KATE!!!"
I screamed her name as I saw Sirius and James heading straight for her at top speed. She turned but it was too late, the boys zoomed past and she lost her grip. It was like slow motion, I saw her lose her grip and fall towards the ground. I felt my throat nearly tear as I screamed. Artemis ran to get under her. Kate was about to fall into her hands but a blackish brown blur swooped down and caught Kate. I didn't even realize I closed my eyes until I opened them. And I felt my stomach drop with relief.
Remus had caught her. He was hovering a few feet off the ground with her in his arms and she was clinging to his shoulders with all her might. He descended and Artemis and I ran towards them. I hugged Kate and as did Artemis.
I turned to Remus and gushed," Oh my god Remus! That was amazing! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
And out of nowhere I gave him a swift kiss on the cheek. He blushed and said in a small voice," Um, it was no big deal Lily."
Kate was shaking and I realized the bell had rung. I put my arm around Kate and led her towards the Great Hall.
Kate said she wasn't feeling so well and I understood. I told Artemis to take her out by the lake as I got some snacks from the table.
I had just grabbed some turkey sandwiches and turned the corner to go outside when I ran into a tall boy with sleek blonde hair and gray eyes.
He grimaced and said," Don't touch me, filthy mudblood."
I didn't know what that meant but it didn't sound very nice. I was about to tell him to apologize but a boy's voice from behind me said," Apologize to her. Now."
I looked behind me and nearly gasped. It was a boy about 1 year older than me. He had shaggy blonde hair a sparkling blue eyes. He was incredibly tall and had a voice that was really silky.
Ya wanna know what I was thinking?
DAMN! THIS BOY IS FINE!
Ahem.... on with the story...
The boy with gray eyes raised an eyebrow and said," Me? Apologize to a mudblood?"
The Hot Guy walked up to the boy and said," Do not call her a mudblood. Now apologize."
The boy's hand went towards his pocket but the Hot Guy beat him to it. The wand was pointed at his face and the Hot Guy said, "Apologize."
The boy mumbled an apology and sulked off. I stood rooted to the floor as the guy turned and said, "Don't mind what those Slytherins tell you. I'm Alex Parc. Who are you?"
I couldn't say anything. Think you stupid girl think! What's you name!?
"L-"
That's it! Say it! Lily Evans! L-I-L-Y E-V-A-N-S!
"Lily Evans," I a squeaky voice I didn't recognize.
Smooth move Stupid.
He gave me a smile that could melt any girl's heart and said," Nice to meet you Miss Evans."
"You can call me Lily," still not able to get rid of the voice.
"Lily then. What house are you in?"
"Gryffindor."
He smiled and said," I thought so. You seem pretty brave when he said that to you. I'm a Ravenclaw. Second year. You?"
"First."
I smiled not wanting this stupid voice to ruin my life any further.
The bell rang and I was brought back to reality. Artemis was waiting for the sandwiches!
"Sorry! Got to go! See ya around Alex!" I raced out into the grounds.
Artemis was laying on the floor moaning," Food... must... have... FOOD!"
I threw her a sandwich and she sprung up," Ooh! Sandwiches! Yum!"
Kate was sitting indian style under the tree. She stood up and said, "We have History of Magic next. Then potions."
I stood up and walked with her up to the castle. Artemis trailed after us singing.
History of Magic was a bore. Me and Artemis passed notes the whole time.
*note*
Arty: So, Lils, what's up?
Lil: The sky of course.
Arty: I mean what's up with you.
Lil: Oh. Nothing. Waiting for something interesting to happen.
Arty: Did you see Kate? She's actually still awake! AND she's taking notes!
Lil: Wow. Of course the most boring class is her favorite.
Arty: Seriously.
Lil: So, did you see the bulletin board?
Arty: Lils. You know I don't look at stuff like that.
Lil: That's true. Anyways, there going to be three balls each year we're here! And all years are able to go!
Arty: Woo...
Lil: ... you know you're excited.
Arty: No. Not really. It's gonna be the same as any other time I've been with guys. They see me as "just a friend".
Lil: Good thing is. New School, new boys, new you.
Arty: What if I like the old me?
Lil: Shut up and listen!
Arty: Yes ma'am...wait there's the bell! Too bad. So sad. Let's go!!!
I glared as Artemis raced out of the class. Kate came up beside me and asked, "What's up with Arty?"
I sighed and answered, "Nothing much."
Kate nodded and followed me out of the class.
We met up with Arty at the entrance of the potions classroom. She was staring at the ceiling.
The classroom door opened and a nice looking lady with auburn hair and brown eyes said, "Welcome first years! This is Potions! Everyone inside so we can get started."
Artemis whispered, "She is WAY too perky."
Kate answered," Seriously."
I walked in and took a seat in the back and so did Artemis and Kate. Artemis was doodling on a piece of paper through all the instructions for the potion. And as soon as the professor said," Start." She turned to me and said," Lils... lily lilykins... what do we do?"
I shook my head and pointed to the board.
Artemis looked and said, "Oh. Shut up."
And she took out the ingredients.
Later that night all three of us sat on the couch in front of the fire and we were talking.
Kate was pleading with Artemis," Arty. Please, PLEASE don't go!"
Artemis looked offended," And let them think I'm a wuss! NEVER!"
I said," She has to have a secondary wizard or whatever. I read that in the text."
"Yeah I do," she said looking thoughtful. "I choose Lils."
"Oh my goodness," said Kate looking towards the ceiling," You've both gone mad."
Artemis glared and said," Well I, unlike you, have some sort of dignity!"
Kate replied," Well I, unlike you, will probably stay in school all 7 years and not get expelled and become some loser scraping to get by!"
Artemis and her argued a long time. Finally Kate stormed off to bed leaving Artemis winded and angry.
"How dare she! I'm going wether she likes it or not!"
It was 20 minutes to midnight and I sat awake waiting for the signal. A single spark flew into my hangings and I took action. Artemis was waiting outside the door when I came out. She put a finger to her mouth and gestured for me to follow her. I followed her out into the common room.
She pulled out a cloak that looked like woven water. She said," It's an invisibility cloak."
I nodded and got under. We slowly made our way to the Entrance Hall and only stopped when Peeves was hovering around. We made it out and Artemis whipped the cloak off.
Artemis squinted her eyes towards the lake and said," Just as I thought. Late."
I glanced around the grounds feeling my stomach flutter. This was a bad idea. I shouldn't of agreed. My parents are SO going to kill me!
"Come on," I heard Artemis say, and I felt her drag me towards the lake. We stood there for five minutes, until finally there was a rustling around us.
Artemis whispered," Invisibility cloak..."
And Sirius and James appeared out of nowhere.
"Smarty Arty is smart after all."
I felt my heart beat faster. This was DEFINITELY not a good idea! Sirius' hair was still purple and he looked livid. I looked to Artemis and she was the same. They were staring each other straight in the eye. Artemis took out her wand and twirled it in her fingers.
"Ready Purple?"
Sirius whipped out his wand and said," Ready Smarty."
And spells went flying.
A spell went straight towards my head and I ducked and threw myself to the ground. I looked in front of me and my eyes locked with James'. He was on the floor also and he looked a bit scared. I was scared also.
"FLIPENDO!"
There was a scream, a crunch and silence...
I looked up and saw Artemis' still body leaning against a tree. There was blood trickling down the side of her lip and there was a deep gash on her cheek.
"NO!"
I ran to her side feeling the warmth of my tears trickling down my cheeks. I put her arm over my shoulder and heaved her up. I slowly made my way up to the castle. My insides were writhing with anger. How could he! That little bastard probably killed my best friend in the world.
James came along side me and tried helping but I yanked Artemis away from him," Leave her alone."
My voice was as cold as ice and dripping with venom.
He looked startled at my reaction and rumpled his hair and said to the floor," I apologize... for everything."
"Whatever."
By the way. HAPPY NEW YEAR YA'LL!!!!