Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or the other characters. They belong to J.K. Rowling. I own Mel. YAY! I do not own "I Surrender" by Celine Dion.
A/N: Ok, here's chapter 7. I was thinking of waiting till I got more reviews to post it, but I just couldn't resist.
BURN THE R.U.M.: Ok, this chapter's for you because you have been waiting sooooooo long with eager anticipation. Hope you like this chapter (especially since…well read and you'll know!).
Thanx again to everyone who read!
There's so much life I've left to liveAnd this fire is burning still
When I watch you look at me
I think I could find the will
To stand for every dream
And forsake the solid ground
And give up this fear within
Of what would happen if they ever knew
I'm in love with you
'Cause I'd surrender everything
To feel the chance to live again
I reach to you
I know you can feel it too
We'd make it through
A thousand dreams I still believe
I'd make you give them all to me
I'd hold you in my arms and never let go
I surrender
I know I can't survive
Another night away from you
You're the reason I go on
And now I need to live the truth
Right now, there's no better time
From this fear I will break free
And I'll live again with love
And no they can't take that away from me
And they will see
'Cause I'd surrender everything
To feel the chance to live again
I reach to you
I know you can feel it too
We'd make it through
A thousand dreams I still believe
I'd make you give them all to me
I'd hold you in my arms and never let go
I surrender
Every night's getting longer
And this fire's getting stronger, babe
I'll swallow all my pride and I'll be alive
Can't you hear my call
I surrender all
'Cause I'd surrender everything
To feel the chance to live again
I reach to you
I know you can feel it too
We'd make it through
A thousand dreams I still believe
I'd make you give them all to me
I'd hold you in my arms and never let go
I surrender
Right here, right now
O give my life to live again
I'll break free, take me
My everything, I surrender all to you
Right here, right now
O give my life to live again
I'll break free, take me
My everything, I surrender all to you
"I'm in love with James Potter."
"It's about time you actually admitted it," said Mel. She sat up in her hospital bed, reading a copy of the Daily Prophet.
"And what exactly is that supposed to mean?" asked Lily.
"Well, Lil, it's been quite obvious. It's really easy to tell when you're lying."
"Yeah, yeah, ok. Well, Miss-know-it-all, why exactly are you reading the Daily Prophet?"
"I'm looking up on Voldemort. If he's lasted this long, it can't be good. He's already been at it for a while in our time period."
Just then, Sirius showed up at the Hospital Wing.
"Mel! Are you ok?" He ran over to her bed.
"I'm fine, Sirius. I just blacked out, that's all. Nothing major." She sighed and put the Daily Prophet away.
"I just got so worried. We weren't aloud to see you last night and Harry held me back for something this morning. Nice boy, that one is."
"I'll be out within the hour. I'll see you in the common room, ok?"
Sirius nodded. He leaned down and kissed her. Then he left the room. Mel had a smile on her face and looked down as if no one else was in the room. Lily, not wanting to spoil Mel's moment, left the Hospital Wing in search for James. She had no idea what she was going to do when she found him. Then again, she had no idea she was going to fall in love with him.
She walked to the common room and found him lying on the couch, reading a textbook called "Time for the Timeless".
"J-James?"
He perked up at the sound of her voice. When he saw that it was Lily, he set the book down and looked her right in the eyes.
"Yes?"
"Er, do you want to take a walk?" She practically felt herself choking on the nervousness in her words.
"Sure, Lil."
They took a walk outside the school by the lake. They stopped under a large tree. Lily gathered herself and finally spoke.
"James, I-I have something to tell you. I know I haven't been the nicest person to you, but I really don't hate you. On the contrary, I…. Oh, but you probably hate me…."
"Lily, are you crazy? You're all I can think about!" James just let everything out that was hiding in him this long time. "I've loved you for so long, and it's been killing me each day! You're perfect, you're-"
Lily put all of the courage she possessed into what she did next. She threw her arms around James's neck and kissed him long and deep. When they finally broke apart, Lily took a long breath, but felt like she was flying.
James looked at her, and without another word, he pulled her into another sweet kiss.
Sirius walked the grounds of the school with Melissa, hand in hand. She had felt much better now, but refused to tell Sirius why she had blacked out. He was worried at first, but later dropped it.
"Hey, Sirius, look!"
Sirius turned to his left and saw Lily and James kissing under the tree.
"Finally! Those two can sometimes be really slow," laughed Sirius.
"Maybe you could learn something from him."
"Wha-"
Mel grabbed Sirius and kissed him.
"Thank you, Prongs!" he muttered.
Mel and Sirius quietly turned around and started walking away, not wanting to disturb Lily or James.
Remus sat quietly in the Gryffindor common room. He was deep in thought. His werewolf transformations had been becoming more violent. Sooner or later he was going to end up attacking one of his friends. It was taking hold of him. He started feeling more and more like a wolf. His mind would sometimes wish to bite or hurt people. People he would never have hurt before. It was distressing him. And he had nobody to go to for help.
He turned to the window. A large silvery white orb shone against the deep blue sky. He felt a sudden adrenaline fill through him. He wanted to rip, to tear, to destroy. Savage thoughts filled him as his body began to manipulate. Long claws sprouted from his nails. Grayish fur covered him. His eyes became a blood red. Now he was no longer Remus Lupin. He ventured on all fours out of the common room, seeking mischief. He went out to the grounds, where four teenagers stood unaware. Now the danger was starting to creep out of the wolf.