A/N- this chapter is dedicated to every single one of my fans. I thought it over and I've decided to continue. I think I may have been overreacting about the whole deal. I got about five flamers in my e-mail telling me I sucked and should do everyone a favor and quit writing; I was just really upset. I seriously though I only had like 7 readers or something, so I didn't see a real point to continuing. Then, just like thirty minutes ago, I went to check my e-mail and I almost had a heart attack. There were approximately 50 e-mails in there telling me not to quit! I couldn't believe it. You all are so amazing. I had tears streaming down my face when I read them all. That is truly amazing you guys, thank you so much for lifting my spirits. You are all miracles!
To my cruel flamers, I really feel sorry that you all have nothing better to do than going around and intentionally hurt other people. Maybe someday, you'll grow up.
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"Padfoot, Moony, Wormtail! Get up!"
Sirius yawned, squinting as James opened the curtains to his four poster bed. Moony rubbed his eyes, glaring at James through half opened eyes. Peter snuggled further into his blankets and pillow, ignoring James.
"James," mumbled Sirius through another yawn, "what the bloody hell are you doing? It's four in the morning."
James, who was dressed in his school uniform already, was standing in front of the mirror, swung his untied tie around his neck and turned around to look at his friend. He was grinning childishly, a sparkle in his eye.
"Get up you lot," repeated James, "I've thought of the perfect plan to make Lily mine."
Sirius promptly fell back onto his pillow and shut his eyes, "Goodnight, James." He muttered, snuggling into his blankets.
"Wake us when it's time for class." mumbled Remus, going back to sleep.
James, without missing a beat, took his wand out and muttered a spell. Suddenly, about five little leprechauns each came to Remus, Sirius, and Peter's bedsides and hoisted themselves onto their beds. Immediately, they started to yell and pull the three boys up.
"What the hell?" exclaimed Sirius, his eyes as wide as saucers upon seeing five little men dressed in green swearing at him to get up.
"James, I know I should be commending you for your good charm work, but as it is four o'clock in the morning, all I can say is get these bloody munchkins off of me!" shouted Remus crankily.
"S-small little men biting me!" squealed Peter, sweat running down his face in fear, "SMALL LITTLE MEN BITING ME! AHH! JAMES, HELP!"
James laughed heartily at his friends' misfortunes, but nonetheless, flicked his wand and vanished the leprechauns.
"Oh, good, you're all awake," said James cheerily. "Now get up and get dressed. I've just wasted five minutes on you lot that could have been better spent getting my girl."
With grunts and groans, the other three dragged themselves out of bed, shooting James glares that could kill. James just smiled cheekily back at them.
Thirty minutes later, when his friends were all showered and dressed, James had them sit in front of him on his bed. They were still a little cranky, but nevertheless curious.
"Alright, James, so what's this idea of yours?" inquired Sirius, folding his arms across his chest.
"My dear friends, my equals…," taking a glance at Peter, he corrected himself, "…most of the time at least…fellow Marauders-,"
"Just get on with it, James." interrupted Remus.
"I have been struck…with an epiphany." finished James.
Sirius raised an eyebrow and exchanged looks with Remus. Peter scratched his head and asked, "What's that mean?"
"You know- a divine manifestation…?"
Peter shrugged his shoulders.
"…a celestial sign…?"
Peter shrugged his shoulders.
"I thought of a good idea, Wormtail." snapped Sirius, getting bored of all of this.
"Oh," realization dawned on Peter's face.
"Anyway," cut in James, "last night when I went to bed, I awoke with this brilliant plan. Today's St. Patrick's Day, and Lily hates St. Patrick's Day."
Remus nodded his head, wondering where this was all leading to.
"And why does she hate it?" asked James.
"She thinks the day is cursed."
"Precisely, Wormtail, precisely. She thinks the whole day is out to get her…and who could blame her. First her dog dies, her parents die, and her friends leave Hogwarts. Well, this year…nothing will happen to her."
"And you know this for a fact?" asked Sirius.
"Well, yes, because we're going to make sure nothing happens to her." answered James.
"We are?" said Peter.
"How?" asked Remus.
"By following her around all day." responded James.
"What?" exclaimed Sirius.
"You really think Lily would actually let us do that?" said Remus skeptically.
"Who says Lily has to know about it?" demanded James.
"Then how is this plan going to help Lily fall in love with you?" shot back Remus.
James paused, apparently he had yet to think about that. Then, his face brightened. "I'll tell her at the end of the day…tonight." Seeing their cynical looks, his face crumpled a bit, "Please guys; I really need you to help me."
Remus rubbed his eyes, thinking this whole thing through. After a few seconds of silence, Sirius said, "Sounds good, mate."
James grinned.
"Honestly, I think it's a pretty good idea." admitted Remus, standing up.
"Me too," squeaked Peter, standing up as well.
"Well, what are we waiting for?" asked Sirius, striding towards the door. "What do we do first, James?"
"I think it's time we paid ol' Peeves a visit." replied James.
A/N- Thanks for reading, and I hope you liked this chapter. Not a lot happened, but the next chapter should be better. Probably only two chapters to go. I want to thank those of you who really touched my heart:
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