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=Chapter 28=
Natalie Potter sat in her Grandmother's house in France. Picking up an old picture album, she began flipping through the pages, eventually landing on a specific one. In the middle featured a five year old James standing next to who used to be his best friend.
"I'm ready to go," James's ex-best friend said.
Natalie looked up, "Of course," She closed the album and placed it back on the shelf, "Give me a few seconds to get ready."
"I'm a foreign exchange student, right?" The person asked and watched Natalie nod, "Who am I switching with? Where is this person going to live?"
"Never you mind," Natalie said, getting up, "Whoever they are, they're staying with us. It doesn't really matter. Come, let's go."
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"Come on, Lily!" Ness shouted at the statue that blocked the Head's tower, hoping her friend could hear her, "Get out here, so we can both get ready, now!"
The door opened, and Lily came out. She was holding a suitcase that carried her Valentine's Day dress, and accessories, "Come on, let's go."
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"Thank you for accepting me on such short terms," James's ex-best friend said.
"Welcome to our school, M-"
"I prefer to go by Mel," Mel interrupted, "Who am I replacing?"
Rei Azures, a seventh year Ravenclaw, came out.
"We traded you with someone in a house, year, and dorm you'd be in," Dumbledore said, nodding to Rei.
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"Lily," Belle called, "Fix my hair, and I'll fix yours when you're done."
"You got it," Lily called, her hair up in a tight ponytail so it wouldn't get away of her makeup."
"What are you going to wear?" Ness asked, popping her head into the room as she did her nails in the bathroom.
"Nothing fancy, really." Lily answered, "I'm wearing my favorite dress my Mom sent me."
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James sat in the Gryffindor boys' common room, playing Bull Shit with Sirius, Remus, and Peter. All three were still in their pajamas, since they were going to dress 5 minutes before they were supposed to meet their dates.
"5 kings," Peter put down five cards.
"Bull shit," Sirius yelled, "Are you sure you understand how to play this game?"
Peter picked up the pile of cards, "Yes," putting down all the cards in his hand, he replied, "23 Aces."
Remus shook his head as James and Sirius burst out into laughter.
"Let's change games," James said, "I don't think this moron knows how to play."
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"When will I be introduced?" Mel asked.
"There's a dance tonight, we'll introduce you to the fourth years and up today," Dumbledore said, "Everyone should know who you are by tomorrow afternoon."
Mel looked curiously at Dumbledore, "How is that possible?"
"Gossip travels quickly around these halls," Dumbledore said, his eyes twinkling.
Mel just shrugged and followed one of Rei's friends back to the Ravenclaw common room.
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Lily opened the bag to see her outfit for the Valentines Day dance. Students were allowed to wear anything they pleased, since some people couldn't afford nice dress robes.
Picking up the dress, she made sure nothing was wrong with it and began to change.
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James waited in front of the picture of the Fat Lady. The school was deserted from any student higher than their fourth year. James and Lily had to get there so they could make their last changes to the Great Hall.
The portrait opened, and a fourth year came out and stepped up to James, "The prefects said they already made the changes. Lily said that she'll see you when you at the Great Hall." With a final nod, the fourth year went back inside.
James scratched his head and went back inside. Looking at the grandfather clock, he noticed he still had an hour until he went to the Great hall. Walking up the staircase leading to the dorm, he sat down between Sirius and Remus, "Deal me in next round.
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The time was now 6:45. Fifteen more minutes until the dance started. Making some final adjustments in what she was going to wear, she headed downstairs, thanking everyone that complimented her.
"Ms. Evans," Dumbledore caught her before she entered the Great Hall, "I had a thought. When I introduce you and Mr. Potter today, you both could come in opposite doors of the Great Hall, and meet each other before you start dancing."
A smile brightened on Lily's face, "That'd be a great idea!"
"You may take a seat in the entrance from the east side," Dumbledore said, "And before you go, let me just compliment you on how you look tonight."
"Thank you," Lily said her smile still in place. She entered the Great Hall and headed for the door on the East side.
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"It's 6:50," James said, looking up at the clock, "I'll go and head for the Great Hall now."
Before entering the Hall, Dumbledore met him and repeated what he told Lily.
"Fine by me," James said with a nod.
"Okay, you may take a seat in the room on the west side of the hall," Dumbledore said.
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By 7:10, the Great Hall was filled with many students. The hall was decorated beautifully. Velvet white drapes and Valentine's Day hearts were placed on the wall. The floor was changed to a hot pink and Red tiled pattern. Little confetti hearts fell from the ceiling. Some Slytherins glowered at a cupid that flew around and hit people with different arrows. The arrows didn't hurt; they gave a happy feeling to whoever they hit, before disappearing.
Dumbledore stepped up to the front of the Hall. He cleared his throat and everyone went silent, "Welcome to the Hogwarts Valentines Day Dance!" A large applause filled the room. He continued when everyone silenced, "These preparations are all thanks to the two people that are going to start the dance. Our Head Boy, James Potter."
James stepped out from the west entrance. He was wearing black shoes, collared shirt, and pants. A deep red velvet jacket fell lightly over his whole jacket, and seemed to flow stunningly behind him. He enjoyed all the attention as he stood in the middle of the Great Hall and took a bow.
Dumbledore looked fondly over James then continued with what he was saying, "And also our Head Girl, Lily Evans."
Lily stepped out, her half up, with two strands that fell over her face. Her favorite dress was a tight, cherry red dress. The skirt fell above her knees, and the straps fell elegantly over her shoulders. Her lipstick was rose red, as well as her one inch-heeled shoes.
She stepped into the middle of the hall, facing James. Making eye contact, they were both speechless on how the other looked.
Lily eventually smiled and took a curtsy. James took a bow. Soon, the two were dancing to a slow, jazzy song. Many people looked at what seemed to be the perfect couple.
Before they knew it, the whole song was over, and many people began to dance to an up-beat song.
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Dumbledore interrupted the students once more when the clock hit 8 o'clock, "I'm sorry to disturb you, students."
"NO PROBLEM, DUMBLY~" One of the drunken Hufflepuffs yelled. The students began to laugh.
"We have a new student that Misters Potter, Black, Lupin, and Pettigrew might be familiar with," Dumbledore said, choosing to ignore the Hufflepuff.
James looked up from Lily, slightly interested at who it may be. A 17 year old brunette stepped out. Her blue-gray eyes shone of much innocence as she looked across the room. A few red streaks spread throughout her hair, similar to the freckles that were sprinkled across her doll-like skin. She was wearing a long, deep blue dress that separated to the sides, revealing a black skirt that fell to her knees. Her dress was a turtle-neck that had an ivy pattern to it. The top part was barely covered her shoulders. A pair of black gloves fell above her elbows. Her stockings had a slight flower pattern to it, and she was wearing a pair of leather black, opened-toed heels.
Her eyes searched the hall and eventually fell on James.
"Meet Melody Boulivier," Dumbledore said.
Melody began running at full speed to James. Pushing Lily away, she jumped into his arms and they gave one another a big hug. Amazingly, the people weren't listening very much, so ignored her. She led him away from Lily who was sitting in the ground. A note from Melody lay in front of her. The words Lily Evans were written in calligraphy with a crimson pen.
Lily opened it and muttered, "Bitch," as she read the five-worded note:
He will soon be mine.
=End Chapter=
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