Disclaimer: I don't own anything…

A/N: Thanks for all the reviews… I hope you like this chapter…

On the morning of December the 13, I woke up early. Today was the Christmas trip to Hogsmeade. Though I was not as nervous as last time, I was still nervous. I am not very good at being in charge of things, well, I am, but, I just worry the entire time that things will go wrong and it will be all my fault. James thinks I worry too much. I am starting to think he is right. He says that life is much easier his way, just going with the flow. I think that is a bit of a hippy view of things, but it does have its benefits. The most important being not worrying all the time.

I slowly rolled out of bed and glanced out of the window. The grounds were covered in snow and the lake had frozen over. I looked over to Eden and Gwen's beds to find that they were still asleep. I decided to spend this time alone looking for an outfit. After much deliberation, I chose a black turtleneck sweater, jeans, a light green scarf, and black heeled boots. I got dressed, brushed my hair, and brushed my teeth. Eden and Gwen were still asleep, so I decided to go down to the common room.

"Evans!" Sirius exclaimed excitedly.

"Black and Potter!" I said back, in a slight mocking way.

"Morning, Lily," James said smiling.

"So what are we going to do today? Are we shopping together?" I asked James as the two of us made our way to the Great Hall. Sirius was waiting for Gwen.

"Well, I guess we could buy all everyone else's gifts together and shop for our gifts to each other separately," James responded knowingly.

"Good thinking," I told him.

"Aren't I so smart?" James questioned.

"Complete genius," I joked back.

"Hey guys," Remus said as he, Sirius, Gwen, and Eden (followed by Peter) sat down at our table. We were soon joined by Anne Marie.

"So, guys," Sirius started, "Do y'all want to meet in Three Broomsticks for lunch?"

"Sounds good, when?" James said as everyone nodded along.

"Today, duh," Sirius said, rolling his eyes as though it were obvious.

"For real?" James asked sarcastically.

"Duh," Sirius said.

"I meant what time, you bloody idiot," James clarified.

"Oh, time, about noon I guess," Sirius answered. Sirius was definitely the sort of person who had ditzy moments, frequently.

"Well," I started, looking down at my watch, "James and I have got to go get everything for the trip in order, so, buh-bye," I said getting up.

"Later," James said as we walked out. I could not help noticing he looked quite handsome today.

"So, do you still think we can not pull off a simple trip?" James asked as we walked towards the entrance hall.

"Well, I have less doubts than last time," I responded.

"Lily, Lily, Lily, do you ever stop worrying?" James asked.

"When I'm asleep," I said with a smile. We were now shuffling through the papers of permission slips.

"You need to learn to live a little," James said. This did not sound like it was going to end well. I did not have time to asked him what he meant though because people started coming over.

We were pretty busy for the next hour or so, checking to make sure everyone who was trying to get out could go.

"So, who's on your guest list?" James asked me when we got to Hogsmeade. We were walking down the sidewalks.

"Mum, Oliver, Petunia, dad, evil step mum, Gwen, Eden, Sirius, Remus, and, of course, you. Who's on your list?" I asked him.

"Dad, Mum, Sirius, Remus, Peter, Gwen, Eden, and you," James said, "So what are you planning on getting everyone?"

"Not a clue, you?"

"No clue."

Two hours later, between the two of us we had at least a dozen shopping bags. I bought mum a new kettle that automatically boils water. I bought Oliver a game of wizard's chess. I got Petunia a sweater. Dad and evil step mum were each getting bathrobes. I bought Gwen a shampoo potion that basically styles your hair anyway you want. I bought Eden a kit that manicures your nails for you. Remus was getting a book on mystical creatures. I bought Sirius as gift certificate to Zonko's.

"So, I guess we should split up now. You know, to get each others gifts," James said.

"Yeah, I guess, meet you in Three Broomsticks at noon," I said hugging him. We then walked off in different directions.

I had no earthly clue what to buy James. What could I buy him that he did not already have? It was common knowledge that his parents were filthy rich and basically got him anything he wanted. Not that he was spoiled, it just made buying his gift all the harder.

I looked around at the shop names. All Occasion Robes, no. Honeydukes, no if he wanted candy, he could buy it himself. Quidditch Supplies, no he was done with quidditch. I eventually stumbled across a charming little shop with the most random merchandise ever. I looked around. Books, no. Stuff animals charmed to move, no. Wizarding chess, no. Musical instruments, no. Camera that automatically produced moving photos, no. I do not know what I was so worried about, he would like anything I got him.

I walked around the shop for another hour or so before running into Gwen.

"Hey," Gwen said walking up to me.

"Hey, did you find Sirius's present yet?" I asked her.

"No, I don't have a clue what to get him. Did you find a present for James yet?" She inquired.

"I can't find anything that seems right," I told her.

"How about cologne?" Gwen asked.

"No, that doesn't seem right," I told her.

"Ok, how about a watch? He is always saying his always behind," Gwen said.

"Does that seem right?" I wondered aloud.

"Well, he needs one and you might find one that you think he would like," Gwen said.

"No, that isn't it. Sorry I'm being so difficult, I just want this to be perfect," I told her.

"I totally understand," Gwen said. We walked around for a bit longer.

"Hey, what do you think about this?" I asked Gwen. I was referring to a black guitar.

"Does James play guitar?" Gwen asked.

"No, nevermind," I said. We walked around a bit longer.

"Hey, Lily, it's five until noon," Gwen said, "We can finish looking after lunch."

"Ok, I guess so," I said as we set off towards Three Broomsticks.

"Hey guys," I said as I sat down on the side of James. We were sitting in a circular booth in the corner. It was a large booth, too. It fit Peter, Eden, Remus, Anne Marie, Sirius, Gwen, James, and I.

"Did you finish?" James asked me.

"No, did you?" I asked him.

"No," James said, smiling. Madam Rosmerta then came to take our orders. Sirius went first.

"I'd like a plate of cheese fries, two burgers, and three butterbeers followed by a banana split," Sirius ordered.

"Will that be all," Madam Rosmerta questioned.

"Yes," Sirius said. Madam Rosmerta started to walk off.

"Wait," Eden said, "We haven't even ordered yet."

"Oh, that was not to feed all of you?" Madam Rosmerta questioned.

"No, just me," Sirius said as though it were obvious.

We all ordered and stayed around the table talking and laughing for about an hour and a half. We ate, joked, and had fun.

"Well, James, I guess I'll be leaving to go look for your gift," I told him as I stood up. "See you guys later," There was a chorus of byes and I walked out of the restaurant.

I walked around for at least another hour before stumbling upon a cute little shop. I went in thinking I did not have anything to lose. That was where I found it. It was so perfect. James would love it. I do not know why I had not thought of it before. James loves those sorts of things. I was buying him a really thick book on aurors and the training they have to go through. It included an interview with the infamous Mad Eye Moody. James would love it.

"So, I see you're thinking of being an auror?" The clerk at the check out counter asked.

"I am, but this isn't for me. It's for my boyfriend. It's been his dream forever," I said, knowing that he would love the gift.

"Well, the best of luck," The clerk told me.

"Thank you, happy holidays," I said taking my purchase and walking out.

"So, what did you get me?" James asked as we sat in the common room later that night.

"Nothing," I teased, "What did you get me?"

"Nothing," He teased.

"James, what Lily bought you is not important," Sirius said. We all looked up at him in surprise, "What she bought me is way more important." We all laughed.

"Oh, I didn't know you and I were exchanging gift. I'm so sorry," I said, pretending I had not bought him anything.

"Oh, well, then," Sirius said, looking disappointed.

"You're so gullible, of course I bought you something!" I said laughing at his face.

About two hours later everyone had filtered out of the common room and it was just James and I.

"Lily, do you think your family will like me?" James asked. This caught me by surprise. I did not think he would care either way.

"Of course they will. Do you think your parents will like me?" I asked worried.

"It doesn't matter to me. All that counts is that I like you," James said, smiling.

~~I hope you liked it… Sorry if it sucked… Now go REVIEW!!~~