Disclaimers: The usual!! I own none of the MAIN characters...they belong to JKR.
Author's Notes: I leave for Canada in a couple hours...here's the next chapter!! Please review!! I love reviews!!! And now, some thank yous!
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xxthunderxx: Haha! Yes, they're both being complete pains...thanks!!
lightsakura14: Yes, poor Jamsie poo...haha, I love that name!! Thanks!!
Little House Girl: It seems that EVERYONE realizes that Lily never meant to hurt him...except James. I love that song too!! Thanks!!
:) : I love that word, awesome!! Thanks!! Hope you enjoy this chapter too!!
ruhnas: Thank you!! And I will have fun...hopefully, in canada!!
Kristy: Wohoo!! A new reviewer!! Thanks so much!!
Sorry if I didn't include you...I know some people are on vacation or haven't checked their computers...but I promised I would post another chapter before I left for Canada, so, here it is!! I will be sure to thank you, though, if you review for chapter 13. Thanks again and enjoy!! ANd review!!!
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"I'm Not In Love"
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The next morning, James walked in slightly cheerful. He had felt much better than he had the previous day. The morning was much more pleasant; Lily Evans was no longer his problem.
Taking their regular seats, the Marauders ate their breakfast, laying out plans for their next prank. And their victim?
"Lily Evans," Potter said. The three boys turned to look at James.
"I think he's ill," Sirius said softly.
"Must be, if you wants to play a prank on his girlfriend," Peter muttered.
"I am not ill, and she is not my girlfriend" James said. James was about to continue when he heard Rachel, who was close by, say, "She was crying her heart out. I swear, none of us got any sleep...her pillow was soaked."
"Do you know why?" Faryn asked.
"She wouldn't say. I think it has something to do with her potions essay. She did say she needed just another centimeter," Rachel told them.
James shrugged. It probably was the potions essay she was crying about. But, would a potions essay be worth crying over? James reminded himself that Lily was a perfectionist; but knowing Lily the way he did, he was sure Lily would have just added a bit more information to fill up that extra centimeter.
"Did Petunia send her nasty letters again?" Anabelle asked with a disgusted look on her face. Liesl sighed.
"No," Liesl responded, "Thank Merlin. But you know, I actually don't think Petunia's letters bother Lily much anymore."
"Maybe one of the Marauders pulled a Crying Prank?" Matilda suggested. 6 girls turned their heads to the Marauders.
James, of course, was startled and turned to join the conversation of his friends.
"It's going to be the best ever!" Sirius said triumphantly.
"You might think that way," Peter squeaked.
"I'm looking forward to the first dance," Remus spoke up. James gave him a curious
look.
"The Opening Dance." Remus clarified. James shook his head, showing Remus that he didn't understand.
"You and Lily,"
James was confused for a minute, and then it dawned on him. "What?"
"Stop gaping, Prongs. You know you want to dance the first dance with our Head Girl," Sirius said.
"You're not serious! I thought...no one told me about this!" James complained, in a sort of Sirius-manner.
"It's tradition for the Head Boy and Head Girl to open up the first dance together. I thought you of all people would know that," Remus said.
"Well, I didn't," James snapped. "Oh no, oh no," James muttered helplessly. "I don't know how to dance. And I won't be made a fool of in front of Lily Evans,"
"Why do you care? I thought you were mad at her..." Peter piped up.
Sirius and Remus kicked him. "Ow!" Peter whined.
"I...I am mad at her. But I certainly don't want to make a fool of myself in front of her. Or anyone else, for that matter,"
"Maybe Lily doesn't know how to dance either," Sirius said, his mouth full of chicken.
"Lily knows. In fact, Lily is an extremely good dancer." Remus said, helping himself to some toast. James eyed him curiously.
"And how would you know this, Moony?" Srius prodded his arm.
"I was reading a Muggle-book called Sleeping Beauty. And Lily told me that it's also a ballet," Remus stopped. James, Sirius, and Peter watched him expectantly.
"Oh, you wanted me to go on?" Moony asked. Sirius slapped his head, James rolled his eyes, and Peter let out a chuckle.
"Anyways, Lily told me that she's very well trained in ballet, jazz, and tap. She's danced since she was 4. And...her mother was a ballerina,"
"You're joking, right?" Sirius said. "Well, James, I'd say you're in deep water,"
"Do you know how to dance, Sirius?" James asked miserably, his plate still empty. Sirius shook his head joyfully.
"I'm doomed," James complained.
"James, you're not doomed. You have 2 options..." Remus said, helping himself to
more food.
"James, you're not eating anything," Sirius said, frowning at his plate.
"One, persuade Dumbledore to break the tradition," Remus said holding up one finger. "Two...you could learn to dance," Remus said, smiling akwardly.
"That, is most definitely easier said that done," James said. Sirius patted his shoulders and then grinned widely.
"Here's an idea, Prongs! Get Evans to teach you! That way, you'll learn how to dance and spend more time to her,"
"I'm mad at her, remember?" James reminded him. Sirius looked thoughtful.
"Right. About this fight between you and Lily, James...why don't you just apologize. It's obvious you still love her..."
"I don't love her," James snapped. "I never loved her. I just thought I did...you know I have bad judgement in people, Padfoot!"
"Right," Sirius said, his eyes twinkling.
"I'm doomed," James repeated. "What am I going to do?"
"Well, I'm all out of ideas. I guess you're really doomed then," Sirius said, looking at James, then taking a sip of his pumpkin juice.
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"After dinner that night, James went to Professor Dumbledore and demanded that the tradition be broken. Of course Dumbledore, who had started the tradition, refused. But he did give James several books on learning to dance," Lupin laughed and his whole face lit up. "I still remember," Remus said, still laughing, "all those books lying on the floor of our dormitory. Sirius was James's partner and..." Lupin broke down laughing.
Harry couldn't tell what was so funny, and faked a smile. Lupin was a completely different person when he mentioned his parents. He was happier, more carefree. The laughter finally died and Professor Lupin noticed Harry was smiling at him.
"There were a lot of great memories at Hogwarts." Lupin said simply. He sighed. "Sometimes I wonder what it would have been like...if we hadn't become friends with Peter." Harry looked down at his walking feet. He had wondered that a lot too.
His childhood probably wouldn't have been so horrible; instead it would've been loving. He would have grown up in the wizarding world with wizarding legends. But most of all, he would've been able to see his parents and talk to his mother and father every day. And undoubtedly, it would be his James and Lily who would be telling him this story now.
"In the next couple of days, James and Lily had tried desperately to avoid each other. Of course it wasn't easy with me and Sirius. But even Sirius and I aren't miracle workers...they still wouldn't talk to each other. Unless it was for preparing the Ball. James finally got the hang of dancing. And soon, it was Valentine's Day,"
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Don't think you got me girl,
Don't think you can tame me and change me,
Don't think that it's all because of you,
Just because I don't run around,
Just because we're forever together,
Don't you think of a four letter word to use
So what if I just don't want anybody else but you,
So what if you're all that I ever really wanna do,
I know what you're thinkin' but that doesn't make it true
Believe me baby
I'm not in love,
No not at all,
What makes you think,
You made me fall,
I slip but no I'm not in love
What if I just can't sleep at night,
I see your face in the starry skies,
So high above,
But, girl I'm not in love
Don't think you got it made,
Don't think it's to easy to keep me,
Never know it could all just fade away
So what if I just don't want anybody else but you,
So what if you're all I really wanna do,
I know what you're thinkin' but that doesn't make it true
Believe me baby
I'm not in love,
No not at all,
What makes you think,
You made me fall, I slip but no I'm not in love
What if I just can't sleep at night,
I see your face in the starry skies,
So high above,
But, girl I'm not in love
So if my heart just skips a beat,
What if I lose a little sleep
Believe me!!!
I'm not in love,
No not at all,
What makes you think,
You made me fall, I slip but no I'm not in love
What if I just can't sleep at night,
I see your face in the starry skies,
The way you feel,
It makes it right,
I'm not in love
I'm not in love,
No not at all,
What makes you think,
You made me fall, I slip but no I'm not in love
What if I just can't sleep at night,
I see your face in the starry skies,
The way you feel,
It makes it right,
I'm not in love
"I'm Not In Love" ~ BBMak
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A/N: Hope you enjoyed it!! Anyone notice the irony?
"I don't love her," James snapped. "I never loved her. I just thought I did...you know I have bad judgement in people, Padfoot!"
~ Bad judgement in people...Peter...haha. Yeah, I didn't mean for it to turn out that way...but surprisingly, that's how the words formed. Haha...please review!!
Author's Notes: I leave for Canada in a couple hours...here's the next chapter!! Please review!! I love reviews!!! And now, some thank yous!
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xxthunderxx: Haha! Yes, they're both being complete pains...thanks!!
lightsakura14: Yes, poor Jamsie poo...haha, I love that name!! Thanks!!
Little House Girl: It seems that EVERYONE realizes that Lily never meant to hurt him...except James. I love that song too!! Thanks!!
:) : I love that word, awesome!! Thanks!! Hope you enjoy this chapter too!!
ruhnas: Thank you!! And I will have fun...hopefully, in canada!!
Kristy: Wohoo!! A new reviewer!! Thanks so much!!
Sorry if I didn't include you...I know some people are on vacation or haven't checked their computers...but I promised I would post another chapter before I left for Canada, so, here it is!! I will be sure to thank you, though, if you review for chapter 13. Thanks again and enjoy!! ANd review!!!
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"I'm Not In Love"
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The next morning, James walked in slightly cheerful. He had felt much better than he had the previous day. The morning was much more pleasant; Lily Evans was no longer his problem.
Taking their regular seats, the Marauders ate their breakfast, laying out plans for their next prank. And their victim?
"Lily Evans," Potter said. The three boys turned to look at James.
"I think he's ill," Sirius said softly.
"Must be, if you wants to play a prank on his girlfriend," Peter muttered.
"I am not ill, and she is not my girlfriend" James said. James was about to continue when he heard Rachel, who was close by, say, "She was crying her heart out. I swear, none of us got any sleep...her pillow was soaked."
"Do you know why?" Faryn asked.
"She wouldn't say. I think it has something to do with her potions essay. She did say she needed just another centimeter," Rachel told them.
James shrugged. It probably was the potions essay she was crying about. But, would a potions essay be worth crying over? James reminded himself that Lily was a perfectionist; but knowing Lily the way he did, he was sure Lily would have just added a bit more information to fill up that extra centimeter.
"Did Petunia send her nasty letters again?" Anabelle asked with a disgusted look on her face. Liesl sighed.
"No," Liesl responded, "Thank Merlin. But you know, I actually don't think Petunia's letters bother Lily much anymore."
"Maybe one of the Marauders pulled a Crying Prank?" Matilda suggested. 6 girls turned their heads to the Marauders.
James, of course, was startled and turned to join the conversation of his friends.
"It's going to be the best ever!" Sirius said triumphantly.
"You might think that way," Peter squeaked.
"I'm looking forward to the first dance," Remus spoke up. James gave him a curious
look.
"The Opening Dance." Remus clarified. James shook his head, showing Remus that he didn't understand.
"You and Lily,"
James was confused for a minute, and then it dawned on him. "What?"
"Stop gaping, Prongs. You know you want to dance the first dance with our Head Girl," Sirius said.
"You're not serious! I thought...no one told me about this!" James complained, in a sort of Sirius-manner.
"It's tradition for the Head Boy and Head Girl to open up the first dance together. I thought you of all people would know that," Remus said.
"Well, I didn't," James snapped. "Oh no, oh no," James muttered helplessly. "I don't know how to dance. And I won't be made a fool of in front of Lily Evans,"
"Why do you care? I thought you were mad at her..." Peter piped up.
Sirius and Remus kicked him. "Ow!" Peter whined.
"I...I am mad at her. But I certainly don't want to make a fool of myself in front of her. Or anyone else, for that matter,"
"Maybe Lily doesn't know how to dance either," Sirius said, his mouth full of chicken.
"Lily knows. In fact, Lily is an extremely good dancer." Remus said, helping himself to some toast. James eyed him curiously.
"And how would you know this, Moony?" Srius prodded his arm.
"I was reading a Muggle-book called Sleeping Beauty. And Lily told me that it's also a ballet," Remus stopped. James, Sirius, and Peter watched him expectantly.
"Oh, you wanted me to go on?" Moony asked. Sirius slapped his head, James rolled his eyes, and Peter let out a chuckle.
"Anyways, Lily told me that she's very well trained in ballet, jazz, and tap. She's danced since she was 4. And...her mother was a ballerina,"
"You're joking, right?" Sirius said. "Well, James, I'd say you're in deep water,"
"Do you know how to dance, Sirius?" James asked miserably, his plate still empty. Sirius shook his head joyfully.
"I'm doomed," James complained.
"James, you're not doomed. You have 2 options..." Remus said, helping himself to
more food.
"James, you're not eating anything," Sirius said, frowning at his plate.
"One, persuade Dumbledore to break the tradition," Remus said holding up one finger. "Two...you could learn to dance," Remus said, smiling akwardly.
"That, is most definitely easier said that done," James said. Sirius patted his shoulders and then grinned widely.
"Here's an idea, Prongs! Get Evans to teach you! That way, you'll learn how to dance and spend more time to her,"
"I'm mad at her, remember?" James reminded him. Sirius looked thoughtful.
"Right. About this fight between you and Lily, James...why don't you just apologize. It's obvious you still love her..."
"I don't love her," James snapped. "I never loved her. I just thought I did...you know I have bad judgement in people, Padfoot!"
"Right," Sirius said, his eyes twinkling.
"I'm doomed," James repeated. "What am I going to do?"
"Well, I'm all out of ideas. I guess you're really doomed then," Sirius said, looking at James, then taking a sip of his pumpkin juice.
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"After dinner that night, James went to Professor Dumbledore and demanded that the tradition be broken. Of course Dumbledore, who had started the tradition, refused. But he did give James several books on learning to dance," Lupin laughed and his whole face lit up. "I still remember," Remus said, still laughing, "all those books lying on the floor of our dormitory. Sirius was James's partner and..." Lupin broke down laughing.
Harry couldn't tell what was so funny, and faked a smile. Lupin was a completely different person when he mentioned his parents. He was happier, more carefree. The laughter finally died and Professor Lupin noticed Harry was smiling at him.
"There were a lot of great memories at Hogwarts." Lupin said simply. He sighed. "Sometimes I wonder what it would have been like...if we hadn't become friends with Peter." Harry looked down at his walking feet. He had wondered that a lot too.
His childhood probably wouldn't have been so horrible; instead it would've been loving. He would have grown up in the wizarding world with wizarding legends. But most of all, he would've been able to see his parents and talk to his mother and father every day. And undoubtedly, it would be his James and Lily who would be telling him this story now.
"In the next couple of days, James and Lily had tried desperately to avoid each other. Of course it wasn't easy with me and Sirius. But even Sirius and I aren't miracle workers...they still wouldn't talk to each other. Unless it was for preparing the Ball. James finally got the hang of dancing. And soon, it was Valentine's Day,"
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Don't think you got me girl,
Don't think you can tame me and change me,
Don't think that it's all because of you,
Just because I don't run around,
Just because we're forever together,
Don't you think of a four letter word to use
So what if I just don't want anybody else but you,
So what if you're all that I ever really wanna do,
I know what you're thinkin' but that doesn't make it true
Believe me baby
I'm not in love,
No not at all,
What makes you think,
You made me fall,
I slip but no I'm not in love
What if I just can't sleep at night,
I see your face in the starry skies,
So high above,
But, girl I'm not in love
Don't think you got it made,
Don't think it's to easy to keep me,
Never know it could all just fade away
So what if I just don't want anybody else but you,
So what if you're all I really wanna do,
I know what you're thinkin' but that doesn't make it true
Believe me baby
I'm not in love,
No not at all,
What makes you think,
You made me fall, I slip but no I'm not in love
What if I just can't sleep at night,
I see your face in the starry skies,
So high above,
But, girl I'm not in love
So if my heart just skips a beat,
What if I lose a little sleep
Believe me!!!
I'm not in love,
No not at all,
What makes you think,
You made me fall, I slip but no I'm not in love
What if I just can't sleep at night,
I see your face in the starry skies,
The way you feel,
It makes it right,
I'm not in love
I'm not in love,
No not at all,
What makes you think,
You made me fall, I slip but no I'm not in love
What if I just can't sleep at night,
I see your face in the starry skies,
The way you feel,
It makes it right,
I'm not in love
"I'm Not In Love" ~ BBMak
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A/N: Hope you enjoyed it!! Anyone notice the irony?
"I don't love her," James snapped. "I never loved her. I just thought I did...you know I have bad judgement in people, Padfoot!"
~ Bad judgement in people...Peter...haha. Yeah, I didn't mean for it to turn out that way...but surprisingly, that's how the words formed. Haha...please review!!