Hey everybody! I'm posting for the second time today. Because my parents won't let my friends come over, I'm on the phone with my friend Kira—say hi Kira! "hello." So yeah—and I do too want to hang out with you, but my 'rents won't let meh!

Anywho, I'm such a loser with nothing to do. So enjoy my story, why don't you!

It rhymes!

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Chapter 25

The Resolution

The next morning, Lily awoke early. Massaging her head, she rolled off her four-poster, and looked at her wrinkled clothes with distaste. She changed quickly, and threw her dirty robes carelessly into her hamper for the house elves to wash later.

She hurried down to the common room, but stopped when she heard angry voices drifting up the steps.

"How the heck could you be so God damned stupid, James?!" It was Remus. He never shouts… Lily thought. It must be serious…

"I broke up with her for you, and then you go and throw it away like that?" Remus yelled. "What were you thinking?"

"Hold on now! You broke up with her? Why?" James asked in amazement.

There was a pause before Remus answered. "It's obvious to me that you two are meant for each other. I couldn't stand it anymore."

"Well, lucky for you, you don't have to worry about that anymore." James said. Lily could almost see the embarrassment on his face. "That was stupid of you, anyway. Lily's a catch-- you told me so yourself."

Remus sighed. "I'm afraid it's too late, now."

"Tell me about it." James murmured. "I don't think Lily and I are even on speaking terms right now."

At that moment, Lily started marching down the stairs with determination. She didn't say a word to either of them, but walked straight past to the portrait hole. But as the door was closing, she heard a distinct "Told you" from James.

When she reached the Grand Hall, she sat at the table and put her face in her hands. Last night was still surging through her brain. And she was in no mood to forgive or forget.

Suddenly, there was the familiar rush of wings, and faint hoots from owls. A flourish of different colored birds flew into the room, looking for their recipients. A large gray owl flew down to Lily and landed on the table. It stuck out its leg, offering her a tiny letter. Lily smiled at it gently, and removed the small envelope. The owl dipped its beak in her pumpkin juice, and watched her.

After taking a bite of her toast, she opened her letter and recognized Amos's handwriting.

Lily,

If you were to die before I do,

 I'd go to heaven and wait for you.

I love you.

Amos Diggory

Sighing, Lily pulled a quill out of her bag, and started to write on the back of Amos's letter.

  Dear Amos,

Thanks for your letter. Amos riddles very prettily! Maybe I should do some thinking. But before you get too excited, just know that I'm not accepting your offer… but I will consider it. Maybe. Possibly…

Okay, so I don't know. But before I fill up too much paper with my mindless rambling… ha ha!

Your friend, (Maybe Love?)

Lily Evans

And before she could change her mind and cross out the whole thing, she tied the letter back onto the owl's leg, thanked it, and watched it swoop easily out the window. She found herself wishing she could follow it.

Reluctantly, she got up and headed to Transfiguration. When she arrived at the classroom, she found that most of the students were already seated.

Was it just her, or was everyone watching as she made her way down the aisle. It seemed like time slowed down as she passed James's desk. She avoided his eyes, and sat down three desks behind him.

The bell rang and pounded into Lily's ears. Remus turned to look at her, but she stared determinedly at the ceiling.

"All right class." McGonagall replied. "Today we'll be transfiguring these items back into their original state. This is a very important lesson because you might find it on your exams."

"But professor, you said that turning things to animals would be on the exam! I've been studying for ages!" Madison crowed.

"Please. You haven't even looked at your books." Lily muttered under her breath.

"Well, that could be on the B.A.T.s as well, Madison." McGonagall replied. "But, you may want to pay attention, anyway." She replied. "Now, it's a simple incantation to restore an item to its original form…"

Lily listened, and paid attention, and took notes, but her mind was elsewhere. She found her thoughts drifting to James. And the more she tried to push them away, the more they appeared.

Now that she wasn't talking to him, she found that it only made her want to talk to him even more.

After dinner, Lily headed down to Hagrid's cabin by herself. She hoped to check on Joe, and see if he was doing any better.

Lily knocked timidly on the door. She realized with a jolt that she had never been here without James before.

"Lily! What a surprise!" Hagrid said, as he held back Fang.

"Afternoon, Hagrid." Lily said. "I just came to check on Joe… how's he doing?"

"I think he's doin' better." Hagrid replied. "I noticed 'im stirring jus' dis mornin'."

"Really?" Lily said, moving to the bedside. She watched Joe's face. It did look less pale than a few days ago. And his cuts were healing, but it appeared as though he would have a few small scars.

"Madam Pomfry came by a few days ago ter check him up. Said he might even wake up soon." Hagrid replied.

"Remus will be…" Lily began, but stopped herself. She wasn't sure if she felt like telling Remus how Joe was doing at the moment.

"Wha' about Remus?" Hagrid pressed.

"Oh, nothing. He'll just be glad to hear he's doing better." Lily said quickly. "Well, thanks Hagrid, But I'd better-"

"Yeh know," Hagrid interrupted. "James came by earlier too."

"How nice." Said Lily uncomfortably.

"He told me that you two were fightin'." Hagrid eyed Lily cautiously. "Are yeh okay?" Lily felt herself blush.

"I'm fine." Lily replied, pressing a smile. "Why wouldn't I be?"

"I dunno. But if yeh need ter talk…"

"Thanks Hagrid, but I think I'll be okay. I mean, I'll probably talk to him about it later, or something." She lied.

"Er, alright." Hagrid said. "It was nice ter see yeh, Lily. Stop by anytime."

"Thanks. I will." Lily replied, letting herself out of the cabin. She looked up into the sky, sighing. The sun had disappeared over the horizon, and the sky almost looked green. Stars were starting to speckle the night sky, and Lily fingered her locket.

It just wasn't fair. She had been so close to getting what she wanted. So close to finding her soul mate…

But then it hit her.

Her soul mate? Says who? Remus? What did he know! Lily wasn't meant to be with James. It wasn't, like, a written rule. She could love whomever she wanted. She smiled. Besides, she was far more mortified than heartbroken.

But then, whom did she love? Lily told herself it wasn't James… but she still felt a strange twinge of doubt.

Did she love James? Sure, he was perfect… his penetrating blue eyes, his muscular arms… his sense of humor… but that didn't mean she loved him… right?

Lily sighed. Only time could tell. But one thing was sure; she didn't a relationship with anyone, now. It was far too stressful.