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"Whoa what's with you?" Diana asked as Lily slammed the door to their dorm. She was putting on her makeup and fiddling with her hair.
"Nothing." Lily said, dismissing her. Sirius had pissed her off royally, but she had to acknowledge that he had a point.
"Who's taking you tonight? Anyone?" Diana asked, turning to face her.
"Uh."Lily reluctantly began. "Yes." She pulled her robes off over her head and threw them to the side.
"Really? Who?" Diana asked curiously. "How come you never told me?"
"Well, it's really not important." Lily was hoping to avoid this, at least until later.
"C'mon, I'm your best friend. Is he really that horrible?" she said, chuckling.
Lily shook her head. "Nope." One-word answers, Lily thought.
"So then what's the problem?" She said, plopping down on her bed.
"I'll be honest, you're not going to like it." Lily warned. Diana looked at her quizzically. Well, she's going to find out anyway, Lily figured. "Black." She spit out.
Diana's expression changed drastically. She opened her mouth widely in surprise and disgust.
"Black? Sirius Black? The Devil? Are you mad?" She was flabbergasted. "How could you do that to me?"
"You? I'm not doing anything to you, and he is not the devil." Lily said.
"He HATES me Lily!" She paused. "Wait a minute. Not the devil? Is he the one you fancy? Because if it is-"
"No, no, no." Lily corrected. "Nothing like that. He just asked me, that's all."
"He asked you? Just like that? Why would he do such a thing, and furthermore why would you accept?" Diana didn't like this at all.
"Don't you think you are overreacting just a little? All we're doing is showing up together. I'm doing him a favor." She blurted out, and when she did she regretted it.
"Favor? Since when does Black need any favors from you? You don't know what his intentions are." Diana pointed out.
"I'm not worried." Lily casually remarked. She walked over and started rummaging through her closet, and was frustrated when she immediately found nothing.
"Well when did he ask you?" Diana wondered.
"Just now, downstairs."
"Now? Well that seems a tad last minute." Diana was suspicious. It wasn't like Lily to accept a date like that, let alone from a man like that.
"Can we put this on hold? I really have to get ready." Lily really wanted to end this conversation, and she did it a bit rudely. She was also thinking about what the hell she was going to wear.
Diana gave her the dirtiest look. "Sure, whatever. Why don't you have sex with him while you're at it, since you seem to be in such a giving mood."
"Ok." Lily said, dismissing her. She walked over to Diana's closet and pulled out the first thing she saw. That'll do, she thought and proceeded to change into it.
Now they were angry at each other. Diana was being a real bitch, and Lily didn't appreciate it. Plus she knew her intentions with Malfoy. "Hypocrite." She muttered under her breath. Diana didn't hear. She was on her way to the prefect's bathroom. On her way there she ran into James who was on the way back to his dorm.
"Renton." He said, passing. He gave a nod.
She returned it. "Potter." She stopped. "Hey hold on." She said. He turned around.
"Tell that friend of yours that if he so much as lays one hand on her I'll kill him." she said, very nonchalantly. He was a little confused.
"Huh? What are you talking about?" He asked.
"Oh don't you know? Black's taking Lily to the Ball." She said with a bit of an attitude, as if she still couldn't believe she said yes.
"Are you kidding? Why?" he replied. A feeling came over James that he had never felt before. Normally he didn't care who Sirius took out or why, but Evans? Why her? He immediately thought.
"That's what I said. Something about a favor, I don't know. But I mean it Potter, I don't want him to fuck her up, do you hear? I know what he's like."
"Ok, um, sure I guess. I'll be sure to let him know." James walked away with a perplexed expression on his face. Jealousy. That's what it was. He was jealous that his best friend was dating the woman who, only a month ago, was the most horrid woman in all of Britain. He opened the door quickly. Sirius was changing his clothes.
"What's this I hear about you taking Evans tonight?" he asked, with his hands on his hips.
"Damn shit spreads fast around here." He smirked. "You said I needed to date more Prongs, so that's what I'm doing." He said, buttoning his shirt.
"But why her?" he asked.
"Why not her?" Sirius shot back, curious as to why James seemed so enraged.
James was at a loss for words. "Um, well, I don't know." He feebly answered.
"Sure you don't." he said, laughing to himself. "Listen, I happen to like her." Sirius said. James' mouth gaped open. "Now hold on, not like that. She's not that bad, and I don't know if you have noticed, but, she's very pretty."
James sighed. "Yea I know, I've noticed. It doesn't bother me, I was just a little surprised that's all." He lied. Sirius gave him a knowing look that told him how full of shit he was.
"I understand. But hurry up and get ready. We're meeting the girls at eight, and it's seven thirty now." Just then Remus rushed into their room, flushed and in a hurry.
"Oh my God." He said, out of breath.
"You ok Moony?" James asked, with a silly smirk on his face.
"No!" he shot back. "I'm meeting Nicole now, as in, right this second and I'm freaking out!"
"Whoa, calm down mate." Sirius said. "It'll be great. She likes you, a lot, and besides the rest of the girls are coming down at eight, so you've got time."
"Right. But what if she takes one look at me and runs back upstairs?" he asked them, practically shaking.
"Now you're just talking crazy Moony. She sees you every day, and you two looked pretty cozy at breakfast today. You are totally overeating. Besides, you happen to be a very good-looking chap. Sirius and I wouldn't hang out with a troll, now would we?" James said, calming him down.
"No, just a wolf." He said, shaking his head. He was still nervous.
"Remus, don't talk like that. That is not who you are, do you understand?" Sirius said. "And she doesn't have to know. We'll never breathe a word to her."
"What happens when she finds out?" he asked, then the door was thrown open again. It was Peter. He was dressed and ready, and was checking up on them.
"Guys, it's 7:35, the girls are almost ready." Peter said, pointing at his watch.
"Thanks Wormtail." James said. "We'll be out soon."
Peter nodded and shut their door.
"Alright. Prongs, finish getting ready. I don't wasn't us to be late because of you." Sirius said.
"Yea, yea." He said.
James finished getting ready fifteen minutes later. He, Sirius, Remus and Peter made their way to the common room. They were all dressed up, looking sharp and extremely confident.
"Hey Peter, who are you taking?" James asked.
"Oh, Katrina." Peter answered.
"Really now, well way to go!" Sirius said, punching his arm.
They were talking when the girls appeared at the top of the stairs.
"Ahem!" Lily coughed, and they looked up. Lily was wearing a black dress, informal because dress robes were not needed. They were allowed Muggle dress clothes. Her hair hung down, strait with a simple clip tying half of it back. She caught James' eye and smiled. Then she remembered that Sirius was her date, but he was too busy staring at someone else.
Diana was next to her, in a dark red dress, which hugged her curves. It was a halter, but not slutty in the least. Her hair was loose and extremely wavy, and cascaded down her back. Her lips were red, and her eyes appeared large and scintillatingly seductive. But there was no one to meet her at the bottom of those stairs.
Nicole was next to her in a blue dress that came to her knees. It had no sleeves and accentuated her shoulders. Her hair was up in a French twist. She wasn't wearing blush, but her cheeks were certainly red. Remus, to say the least, was far from disappointed.
At the far left was Katrina, who was wearing a long, dark green dress. It was simple but elegant. They each walked down the stairs to their respective dates.
"Um, Potter?" Diana asked, when she saw him still standing there.
"Yea?"
"Don't you have somewhere to go?" she politely asked. "Pick up your girlfriend perhaps?" She tried to keep from laughing. The thought suddenly hit him.
"Oh, shit, right. Um, see you all downstairs." He said and ran out of the common room. The girls sniggered, then Lily turned her attention to Sirius.
"Strapping." She said as he leant out his arm.
"Still angry?" he asked.
"I suppose not." She sighed playfully.
"You look beautiful." He said, and he meant it.
"Do they teach you to say those things or do you come up with them all by yourself?" she jokingly wondered.
"That's cute." He said, sarcastically.
"Thank you." She simply replied. "I can be when I want to." She noticed Sirius staring at Diana again, who was talking with Katrina and Peter. They walked out of the common room together, for Diana chose to give the silent treatment to Lily when she was with Sirius.
She nudged him and he looked at her. Lily just shook her head. "Let's go." She said, and he nodded. They walked into the Great Hall to find it brilliantly decorated with neutral colors and candles. Music was playing already, and some people were dancing on the floor. There were tables on both sides that served punch and finger foods.
"By the way I like that dress." He complimented, surveying her.
"I knew you would." She said.
"Oh really? And why is that?" he wondered.
"It's Diana's." she said, as they sat down, a cocky expression spread across her face. He gave her a glare that said how not amused he truly was.
They were at a table with Diana, Nicole and Remus, Peter and Katrina, James and Narcissa, and Frank and Sarah. They all were in mid conversation when Dumbledore stood up.
"Welcome students! This is an event to officially start the year. You are all at least half way through your school careers and I see you all getting older and more mature every day. It makes me proud to be your headmaster. But, sentiments aside, have a wonderful time, enjoy the food, and behave yourselves! Good evening." He spoke. They all clapped and then the music started up again. "Oh and a congratulations to the Gryffindor House Team for winning the first Quidditch match of the season!" All the Gryffindors roared loudly. Diana stood up and yelled like a madwoman.
As Lily was talking to Sirius she couldn't help it but her eyes started to wander. She was secretly looking for James but he had gotten up to get some punch. Narcissa was alone, and looking around at the faces of the Gryffindors. She couldn't understand why she was stuck being a Slytherin, when Gryffindors clearly seemed to have more fun.
As Lily's eyes wandered further, she noticed another pair of eyes staring at her and was quite taken aback. She fixed it, however by smiling back. Severus Snape was in awe at the sight that met him, and was trying desperately hard not to show it. So, he casually raised his glass to her and she shook her head at him. His heart almost dropped when she saw that Black was her date. One of the sluts, he thought. How could she go with him? he had no idea of her feelings for James so it only intensified his hatred for the Gryffindor when he saw that Black made her smile, and she was comfortable in his presence.
"I have to take a piss." Sirius said, in mid conversation no less.
"Thanks for the announcement." Lily said, a little disgusted. "Did you really think I cared?"
"You want a drink when I get back?" he asked, getting up from his chair.
"Only if you wash your hands." She said, and was serious. He chuckled and walked away.
"I have to go too. You want to come?" Diana asked. It was the first time they had spoken since she sat down.
"No, I'm fine thanks." Lily answered, playing with her napkin.
"Listen Lily." Diana began. "I'm sorry, I was being a bitch before."
"It's ok Diana. I understood where you were coming from." Lily answered, while out of the corner of her eye she saw Narcissa staring.
"It's just that, Black? Really?" she sounded disappointed.
Lily laughed. "You know, he's not so bad, once you talk to him a bit." Lily tried to see if she could actually thaw the ice between the two.
"It's different for you, he doesn't mind you. His goal in life is to make mine a living hell. And he botches to me about being attracted to a Slytherin. The nerve of him."
"Diana, I assure you, his goal is anything but. It wouldn't hurt you to try too."
"Please. When he apologizes, then we'll see. God I can't believe I said that."
Lily laughed. "See, now go pee, you're squirming dear."
"Right." She laughed at herself. "And, do you want me to get your drink?" she asked, pushing her chair in.
"Ha ha. No, I think he can find his way back." She answered.
Now they were alone, just Lily and Narcissa. Lily resented Narcissa even though she was a genuinely nice person. Why would James choose Narcissa over her? It was mind-boggling. They were just complete opposites, down to the very last strand of hair. Narcissa was taller than she was too, and it made her even more self-conscious. They looked better next to each other than James and Lily did. She noticed Narcissa smile at her from across the table.
"Hi." She said sweetly.
"Hello." Lily replied, equally as nice, even though hers was forced. Narcissa got up and took the seat next to Lily, much to Lily's surprise.
"So how are you?" Narcissa asked.
"Pretty good, you?" Lily asked. "How's James treating you? Well I hope." She said, smiling. She hated pretending to care.
"Yes, he's quite the gentleman."
"Hmm, well that doesn't sound much like him." she chuckled. "So are you two serious?" she asked intently. They were both girls, it was a legitimate question, Lily thought.
Narcissa blushed. "What do you mean by that?"
"Well, James has quite the reputation, as we all know."
"Oh that." She laughed. "Well no, but if all goes well tonight, then maybe."
Lily nervously laughed along with her. "Well, good for you. Well, ahem. That should be interesting. Have you ever? You know, before?"
"No, but I don't mind it if it's him. We've got something really special."
Lily was shocked. "Honey, I'm sorry to say it, but you're not the first to say that. Don't you think you should think about it first?" Lily was startled that she could be so stupid. Then again, James certainly had his ways.
"I have." She said, very sure of herself.
"Well, do you think he cares for you like that? You don't just throw something like that away Narcissa." Lily said.
"Well when did you give it up?" she asked.
"Um, I haven't. Not yet anyway." She said, not really wanting to answer her. It really was none of her business.
"Then Lily, don't give me advice. And I mean that in the nicest way."
"Sorry." She said, and went to turn around. That went ell, she thought. Narcissa felt bad.
"You and James seem to be getting along better." She said, trying to liven Lily up. Lily reluctantly turned to hopefully end this ghastly conversation. There was no way it was going to end well.
"So it seems." She said, and began to look for Sirius. Where the hell was her drink? She thought.
"You know Lily, he talks about you a lot." She was just trying to make conversation. That got Lily's attention.
"Really?" this came as a bit of a shock.
"Yea, you know, what a fantastic player you are. You are, by the way. You really blew us all away." She said, complimenting Lily.
"Well thank you. You know that's funny coming from, well."
"A Slytherin?" Narcissa hissed.
"Um, well yea. Sorry I can't help but stereotype you a little."
"That's alright. Most of us are, as you've noticed."
"Mmm Hmm. Well, anything else?" she was curious beyond her capacity to control herself. If James was talking about her, she had to know.
"Well he said that you guys were enemies and stuff like that, but that he thinks you are a lot nicer now. He says you get along, which, believe me, none of us thought would happen." She explained.
Lily smiled. "Yea well neither did I. Funny how things work out isn't it?" This conversation has to end, now, she thought. Lily hated being uncomfortable.
"Indeed." She said, until Sirius interrupted them. He was back.
"Lily, here you go." He said, handing her a drink.
"Thank you." She said, mouthing a 'get me out of here' so he could see. He understood.
"So Lily, what do you say we go dance?" he lightheartedly said. She got up and smiled at Narcissa who returned it.
They got on the dance floor and to their luck it was a slow song. They shrugged and danced to it anyway, but a safe distance from each other. They were just friends, after all.
"Ugh, thank god you got me away from her. I don't think I could have stood her much longer." Lily said.
"That bad huh? No problem, I get it." he said, surveying the room searching to where Diana had run off too. It wasn't that she hadn't come back from the bathroom yet; it was the fact that Malfoy was nowhere to be seen as well.
"Sirius?" She could tell he wasn't paying attention to a word she was saying.
"Uh huh?" he asked, as he snapped back to reality.
"How did you know? You know, about me?" she asked.
"It was obvious, well, to me anyway. But don't worry, he is too clueless to ever figure it out on his own."
"I didn't think I was that obvious. I didn't even know until this week or so." She explained.
"It's alright, people change. Besides, I saw you blush when he hugged you this afternoon. You never blush." He said, smirking.
"I was blushing, oh god." She laughed at her girlishness. "I have to work on that."
Sirius laughed at her too. "So, how was Narcissa?"
"Ugh, fine. She was nice and pretty, and, oh god get this, she thinks they have something really special." She said, batting her eyelashes, mimicking Narcissa.
"Jesus, it's like he keeps dating the same girl over and over again."
"Exactly. And she's thinking about giving it up tonight." She said, rather secretively.
"I know." He replied as if it were obvious. She looked at him strangely. "He told me."
"Just now?" she asked.
"Just now, at the drink table. She's willing." He bluntly stated and started looking around again.
"What the bloody hell are you doing?" she asked, getting annoyed at his short attention span.
"Diana." He simply said.
"Oh come off it will you," she ordered. "I am neglected here too. The least you could do is pretend to be interested. You are right though, where is that girl?" she asked, turning her head.
*~ Diana was humming to herself in the bathroom. She had a song in her head that she could hear from the Great Hall. She was brushing her hair. When she was finished she took one last look in the mirror, smiled and exited.
She was about to walk back in when she heard her name being called. She turned around to see Lucius leaning against one of the pillars. She couldn't help but smile.
"Wow." He said, as his arms unfolded. "You look amazing Renton."
"Thank you, so do you." She coyly said. "Very dapper."
He chuckled. "So, having fun being alone and obligation free?"
"Oh absolutely." She said. "And yourself?"
"Of course. But I'm having more fun now. Would you like to go for a little stroll with me? It really is beautiful outside." He suavely asked her.
She shrugged. "Alright." She said, and he grabbed her arm. They began walking, the music still echoing through the walls. At first they spoke of nothing. Lucius just stared at her.
"Do you even know how beautiful you are Renton?" he asked her, finally.
"Must you ask me that every time you see me?" she asked, sighing.
"Sorry." He apologized.
"No it's alright. You're not so bad yourself, you know." She said, looking him directly in the eyes. "And call me Diana."
"What's your middle name?" he asked, slightly off topic.
"Why do you want to know that?" she asked, perplexed by such a question.
"Curiosity." He said, and shrugged. She raised her eyebrow at him.
"Ok. It's Arabella." She answered.
"That's really pretty. Can I call you that?"
"I suppose, if you want to." She thought that was a rather strange request.
"I do. I want to have a special name for you my dear. I have to be honest with you though."
"Yes?" she asked, as he put his arm around her waist.
"I haven't been able to think of anything else but you these past three weeks. I'm beginning to think you have put some sort of charm on me. You are mesmerizing. I do so look forward to your detentions, and I'm upset they are almost over." He confessed.
"Well, that is certainly a compliment. What have you been thinking about, regarding me?" she asked, and clamped her hand on his. She was wondering if he would actually say it.
He reluctantly laughed. "Well, I don't think that is suitable conversation for right now. Perhaps later."
She playfully punched him. "That's not fair. Does it have anything to do with, seeing more of me?" she said, while putting her arms around his waist and drawing him closer to her.
"Maybe." He said, and leaned in closer to her face. He kissed her hard, and forcefully. She was overcome with a sensation of lust and pleasure. He was strong, stronger than he looked, and she collapsed in his arms. He knew he had dominance over her, for he felt her weaken in his embrace. She was the one, however, to pull away.
"Let's go inside." She suggested.
"What for?" he said, kissing her neck.
"It's cold" she said, giggling. He tickled a bit.
"I'll warm you up."
"Lucius." He stopped. "Not here." She said, as she pulled away. He reluctantly followed and they made their way back into the Great Hall. Lily was the first to spot her.
"There she is." She said, relieved. Sirius turned around.
"Shit." He said. It was then they heard Dumbledore speak again and they averted their attention.
"I'm sorry ladies and gentlemen but we have reached the point where it is time for all the prefects to make their way to the dance floor." Lily groaned. "Come on, all houses now." He said, and the students made their way there. "And you are to dance with a partner from a different house."
"What?" Lily asked. She was profoundly disappointed. A Ravenclaw prefect ran up to Sirius and asked him. he agreed and shrugged at Lily. Everyone seemed to have a partner. Diana danced with Lucius, obviously. James was with Narcissa. Damn it, she thought, and then she felt someone tap her shoulder.
"Shall we?" She turned around to see Severus and she smiled.
"Thank God." She said out of relief. "Crabbe was coming over here."
He laughed. "No problem. You look great, I mean, really amazing."
"Why thank you, I try." She jokingly stated.
"Well it worked. So, I guess Balck has taken your fancy?" he said, trying to sound, well, not jealous.
"Oh no. He's just a friend, nothing like that." She said, when she spotted James with Narcissa. She had his head on his chest and she couldn't help but smile when she saw his expression. He looked totally and completely uninterested. When Severus noticed her change in mood he turned around and saw the same picture. He didn't she it like she did though.
As they were dancing James somehow made his way over to them. He smiled at Lily and she returned it.
"Alright!" they heard Dumbledore say. "Now switch with the person next to you, come on, and mingle people." He said. Faster than they both noticed James and Severus switched partners, much to Severus and Narcissa's dismay.
Lily almost tripped and James caught her. They were unsure how to position themselves so they sort of just stood there for a second.
"This is silly Evans. Come here." He said, and grabbed her had. Then he put his hand on her waist. She shivered.
"Demanding are we?" she asked, kidding.
"Cute. So, having fun?" he asked, trying to make conversation. He felt oddly comfortable dancing with her.
"Yea, it's alright. You?"
"Eh, I've been to better." He said.
"Yea I know. She's really nice Potter." She said, referring to Narcissa. "Pretty too."
"Yea." He sighed. "She's not really my type though." Lily was shocked that she started laughing.
"Not your type? Oh James, every girl you date is an exact replica of the previous one. You didn't realize that?" she asked.
"No, but I'm surprised you did. I didn't think you cared."
"I don't, but Katrina was a very helpful source of information." She said.
"Oh my god, you remember that? Ugh, that was a huge mistake."
"Mmm hmm. We all knew that." She said, smirking.
"I hope you don't think less of me for it." he said.
"I don't think anything of you." She blurted out.
"Thanks, that makes me feel good." He said, trying not to smile.
"I knew it would." She said, and the music stopped. There was some applause, and James and Lily hung on to each other a little longer than everyone else. She was the one who backed away.
Uh, um, I'll see you later Lily." James said. "Have a great night."
"You too James." She said. "You can't dance by the way." She said, as she saw Narcissa approaching.
He laughed. "I know. You can though, you're a beautiful dancer." He said, and stopped when he caught himself flirting with her yet again. She laughed.
"So I'm beautiful?" she asked. He wasn't going to deny it.
He sighed. "Yea, ok? I admit it. Happy?" he asked, while he folded his arms.
"Ecstatic." She replied, sounding sarcastic. He laughed at her and went to join his girlfriend. She was waiting with her arms folded at the edge of the dance floor. Remus and Nicole were there, and Narcissa overheard them talking.
"Look at Lily and James." Nicole pointed out. " I think they are actually laughing."
"Well I guess we'll have to ice skate back to the common room." He quipped. She laughed.
"Look at them, friends, I can't believe it."
"Friends? Nicky, you could cut the sexual tension between those two with a chainsaw." Remus said, and Narcissa turned to face them, with a very upset look on her face.
Nicole nudged him and he turned a bit red out of embarrassment. Then they walked away.
The hours passed and the ball drew to a close. Lily searched the room as people were leaving to see Diana missing. James wasn't there either and they both thought the same thing.
"Let's just go up." He sighed and she followed. It was midnight and when they got up all the younger years were already asleep. They were about to go their separate ways, alone and tired when Sirius stopped her.
"What?" she asked, reluctantly.
"Thanks for doing this for me Lily." He said, genuinely nice.
"Oh your welcome. I suppose I owe you one too." She said.
"Not necessary. Although.." He said, eyeing her quizzically.
"Yes?" she asked, leaning against the railing.
"Well, neither of us did get any action tonight." He spoke, rather casually.
"Not funny." She said, and began to head up the stairs.
"No, I don't want to have sex with you Lily. I just want to try something." He said, defending himself.
She walked back down the few steps. "Oh yea? What?"
He grabbed her hand and pulled her to him. He kissed her softly on the lips for about five seconds. When he released her they both had awkward expressions on their faces.
"Well?" he asked her, as she pulled herself away.
She shook her head. "Eh, no."
"Yea me neither. Worth a shot though." He said, thinking.
"I guess, oh well." She said and ran up the stairs. "Nite Black!" she yelled.
"Nite Evans!" he answered.
~*~"Come back with me." Lucius asked Diana as they were leaving the Great Hall.
She smiled. "I don't know."
"Alright, alright, I understand. How about you just walk me back?" he asked, taking her hand.
"Ok." She agreed. They walked down to the dungeon to the Slytherin common room. He muttered the password and the door opened.
"Goodnight my dear." He said, looking totally unsatisfied.
"Goodnight Lucius." She said. They paused there for a few moments. She just couldn't bring herself to leave.
The without warning he scooped her up and kissed her again. It was passionate, needful, insatiable. He grabbed her tightly and pulled her inside. She couldn't say no. If she pulled away he only held onto her longer.
They somehow made their way up the stairs to his dormitory. By the time he opened the door the zipper in the back of her dress was pulled down. He practically threw her into that room. He tossed his belt aside, and kicked it shut.
*(That's it, sorry it's so long. Next chapter, the morning after. See how good I am, I say a day I mean a day :) Ok now tons of thank you's are seriously in order!
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"Whoa what's with you?" Diana asked as Lily slammed the door to their dorm. She was putting on her makeup and fiddling with her hair.
"Nothing." Lily said, dismissing her. Sirius had pissed her off royally, but she had to acknowledge that he had a point.
"Who's taking you tonight? Anyone?" Diana asked, turning to face her.
"Uh."Lily reluctantly began. "Yes." She pulled her robes off over her head and threw them to the side.
"Really? Who?" Diana asked curiously. "How come you never told me?"
"Well, it's really not important." Lily was hoping to avoid this, at least until later.
"C'mon, I'm your best friend. Is he really that horrible?" she said, chuckling.
Lily shook her head. "Nope." One-word answers, Lily thought.
"So then what's the problem?" She said, plopping down on her bed.
"I'll be honest, you're not going to like it." Lily warned. Diana looked at her quizzically. Well, she's going to find out anyway, Lily figured. "Black." She spit out.
Diana's expression changed drastically. She opened her mouth widely in surprise and disgust.
"Black? Sirius Black? The Devil? Are you mad?" She was flabbergasted. "How could you do that to me?"
"You? I'm not doing anything to you, and he is not the devil." Lily said.
"He HATES me Lily!" She paused. "Wait a minute. Not the devil? Is he the one you fancy? Because if it is-"
"No, no, no." Lily corrected. "Nothing like that. He just asked me, that's all."
"He asked you? Just like that? Why would he do such a thing, and furthermore why would you accept?" Diana didn't like this at all.
"Don't you think you are overreacting just a little? All we're doing is showing up together. I'm doing him a favor." She blurted out, and when she did she regretted it.
"Favor? Since when does Black need any favors from you? You don't know what his intentions are." Diana pointed out.
"I'm not worried." Lily casually remarked. She walked over and started rummaging through her closet, and was frustrated when she immediately found nothing.
"Well when did he ask you?" Diana wondered.
"Just now, downstairs."
"Now? Well that seems a tad last minute." Diana was suspicious. It wasn't like Lily to accept a date like that, let alone from a man like that.
"Can we put this on hold? I really have to get ready." Lily really wanted to end this conversation, and she did it a bit rudely. She was also thinking about what the hell she was going to wear.
Diana gave her the dirtiest look. "Sure, whatever. Why don't you have sex with him while you're at it, since you seem to be in such a giving mood."
"Ok." Lily said, dismissing her. She walked over to Diana's closet and pulled out the first thing she saw. That'll do, she thought and proceeded to change into it.
Now they were angry at each other. Diana was being a real bitch, and Lily didn't appreciate it. Plus she knew her intentions with Malfoy. "Hypocrite." She muttered under her breath. Diana didn't hear. She was on her way to the prefect's bathroom. On her way there she ran into James who was on the way back to his dorm.
"Renton." He said, passing. He gave a nod.
She returned it. "Potter." She stopped. "Hey hold on." She said. He turned around.
"Tell that friend of yours that if he so much as lays one hand on her I'll kill him." she said, very nonchalantly. He was a little confused.
"Huh? What are you talking about?" He asked.
"Oh don't you know? Black's taking Lily to the Ball." She said with a bit of an attitude, as if she still couldn't believe she said yes.
"Are you kidding? Why?" he replied. A feeling came over James that he had never felt before. Normally he didn't care who Sirius took out or why, but Evans? Why her? He immediately thought.
"That's what I said. Something about a favor, I don't know. But I mean it Potter, I don't want him to fuck her up, do you hear? I know what he's like."
"Ok, um, sure I guess. I'll be sure to let him know." James walked away with a perplexed expression on his face. Jealousy. That's what it was. He was jealous that his best friend was dating the woman who, only a month ago, was the most horrid woman in all of Britain. He opened the door quickly. Sirius was changing his clothes.
"What's this I hear about you taking Evans tonight?" he asked, with his hands on his hips.
"Damn shit spreads fast around here." He smirked. "You said I needed to date more Prongs, so that's what I'm doing." He said, buttoning his shirt.
"But why her?" he asked.
"Why not her?" Sirius shot back, curious as to why James seemed so enraged.
James was at a loss for words. "Um, well, I don't know." He feebly answered.
"Sure you don't." he said, laughing to himself. "Listen, I happen to like her." Sirius said. James' mouth gaped open. "Now hold on, not like that. She's not that bad, and I don't know if you have noticed, but, she's very pretty."
James sighed. "Yea I know, I've noticed. It doesn't bother me, I was just a little surprised that's all." He lied. Sirius gave him a knowing look that told him how full of shit he was.
"I understand. But hurry up and get ready. We're meeting the girls at eight, and it's seven thirty now." Just then Remus rushed into their room, flushed and in a hurry.
"Oh my God." He said, out of breath.
"You ok Moony?" James asked, with a silly smirk on his face.
"No!" he shot back. "I'm meeting Nicole now, as in, right this second and I'm freaking out!"
"Whoa, calm down mate." Sirius said. "It'll be great. She likes you, a lot, and besides the rest of the girls are coming down at eight, so you've got time."
"Right. But what if she takes one look at me and runs back upstairs?" he asked them, practically shaking.
"Now you're just talking crazy Moony. She sees you every day, and you two looked pretty cozy at breakfast today. You are totally overeating. Besides, you happen to be a very good-looking chap. Sirius and I wouldn't hang out with a troll, now would we?" James said, calming him down.
"No, just a wolf." He said, shaking his head. He was still nervous.
"Remus, don't talk like that. That is not who you are, do you understand?" Sirius said. "And she doesn't have to know. We'll never breathe a word to her."
"What happens when she finds out?" he asked, then the door was thrown open again. It was Peter. He was dressed and ready, and was checking up on them.
"Guys, it's 7:35, the girls are almost ready." Peter said, pointing at his watch.
"Thanks Wormtail." James said. "We'll be out soon."
Peter nodded and shut their door.
"Alright. Prongs, finish getting ready. I don't wasn't us to be late because of you." Sirius said.
"Yea, yea." He said.
James finished getting ready fifteen minutes later. He, Sirius, Remus and Peter made their way to the common room. They were all dressed up, looking sharp and extremely confident.
"Hey Peter, who are you taking?" James asked.
"Oh, Katrina." Peter answered.
"Really now, well way to go!" Sirius said, punching his arm.
They were talking when the girls appeared at the top of the stairs.
"Ahem!" Lily coughed, and they looked up. Lily was wearing a black dress, informal because dress robes were not needed. They were allowed Muggle dress clothes. Her hair hung down, strait with a simple clip tying half of it back. She caught James' eye and smiled. Then she remembered that Sirius was her date, but he was too busy staring at someone else.
Diana was next to her, in a dark red dress, which hugged her curves. It was a halter, but not slutty in the least. Her hair was loose and extremely wavy, and cascaded down her back. Her lips were red, and her eyes appeared large and scintillatingly seductive. But there was no one to meet her at the bottom of those stairs.
Nicole was next to her in a blue dress that came to her knees. It had no sleeves and accentuated her shoulders. Her hair was up in a French twist. She wasn't wearing blush, but her cheeks were certainly red. Remus, to say the least, was far from disappointed.
At the far left was Katrina, who was wearing a long, dark green dress. It was simple but elegant. They each walked down the stairs to their respective dates.
"Um, Potter?" Diana asked, when she saw him still standing there.
"Yea?"
"Don't you have somewhere to go?" she politely asked. "Pick up your girlfriend perhaps?" She tried to keep from laughing. The thought suddenly hit him.
"Oh, shit, right. Um, see you all downstairs." He said and ran out of the common room. The girls sniggered, then Lily turned her attention to Sirius.
"Strapping." She said as he leant out his arm.
"Still angry?" he asked.
"I suppose not." She sighed playfully.
"You look beautiful." He said, and he meant it.
"Do they teach you to say those things or do you come up with them all by yourself?" she jokingly wondered.
"That's cute." He said, sarcastically.
"Thank you." She simply replied. "I can be when I want to." She noticed Sirius staring at Diana again, who was talking with Katrina and Peter. They walked out of the common room together, for Diana chose to give the silent treatment to Lily when she was with Sirius.
She nudged him and he looked at her. Lily just shook her head. "Let's go." She said, and he nodded. They walked into the Great Hall to find it brilliantly decorated with neutral colors and candles. Music was playing already, and some people were dancing on the floor. There were tables on both sides that served punch and finger foods.
"By the way I like that dress." He complimented, surveying her.
"I knew you would." She said.
"Oh really? And why is that?" he wondered.
"It's Diana's." she said, as they sat down, a cocky expression spread across her face. He gave her a glare that said how not amused he truly was.
They were at a table with Diana, Nicole and Remus, Peter and Katrina, James and Narcissa, and Frank and Sarah. They all were in mid conversation when Dumbledore stood up.
"Welcome students! This is an event to officially start the year. You are all at least half way through your school careers and I see you all getting older and more mature every day. It makes me proud to be your headmaster. But, sentiments aside, have a wonderful time, enjoy the food, and behave yourselves! Good evening." He spoke. They all clapped and then the music started up again. "Oh and a congratulations to the Gryffindor House Team for winning the first Quidditch match of the season!" All the Gryffindors roared loudly. Diana stood up and yelled like a madwoman.
As Lily was talking to Sirius she couldn't help it but her eyes started to wander. She was secretly looking for James but he had gotten up to get some punch. Narcissa was alone, and looking around at the faces of the Gryffindors. She couldn't understand why she was stuck being a Slytherin, when Gryffindors clearly seemed to have more fun.
As Lily's eyes wandered further, she noticed another pair of eyes staring at her and was quite taken aback. She fixed it, however by smiling back. Severus Snape was in awe at the sight that met him, and was trying desperately hard not to show it. So, he casually raised his glass to her and she shook her head at him. His heart almost dropped when she saw that Black was her date. One of the sluts, he thought. How could she go with him? he had no idea of her feelings for James so it only intensified his hatred for the Gryffindor when he saw that Black made her smile, and she was comfortable in his presence.
"I have to take a piss." Sirius said, in mid conversation no less.
"Thanks for the announcement." Lily said, a little disgusted. "Did you really think I cared?"
"You want a drink when I get back?" he asked, getting up from his chair.
"Only if you wash your hands." She said, and was serious. He chuckled and walked away.
"I have to go too. You want to come?" Diana asked. It was the first time they had spoken since she sat down.
"No, I'm fine thanks." Lily answered, playing with her napkin.
"Listen Lily." Diana began. "I'm sorry, I was being a bitch before."
"It's ok Diana. I understood where you were coming from." Lily answered, while out of the corner of her eye she saw Narcissa staring.
"It's just that, Black? Really?" she sounded disappointed.
Lily laughed. "You know, he's not so bad, once you talk to him a bit." Lily tried to see if she could actually thaw the ice between the two.
"It's different for you, he doesn't mind you. His goal in life is to make mine a living hell. And he botches to me about being attracted to a Slytherin. The nerve of him."
"Diana, I assure you, his goal is anything but. It wouldn't hurt you to try too."
"Please. When he apologizes, then we'll see. God I can't believe I said that."
Lily laughed. "See, now go pee, you're squirming dear."
"Right." She laughed at herself. "And, do you want me to get your drink?" she asked, pushing her chair in.
"Ha ha. No, I think he can find his way back." She answered.
Now they were alone, just Lily and Narcissa. Lily resented Narcissa even though she was a genuinely nice person. Why would James choose Narcissa over her? It was mind-boggling. They were just complete opposites, down to the very last strand of hair. Narcissa was taller than she was too, and it made her even more self-conscious. They looked better next to each other than James and Lily did. She noticed Narcissa smile at her from across the table.
"Hi." She said sweetly.
"Hello." Lily replied, equally as nice, even though hers was forced. Narcissa got up and took the seat next to Lily, much to Lily's surprise.
"So how are you?" Narcissa asked.
"Pretty good, you?" Lily asked. "How's James treating you? Well I hope." She said, smiling. She hated pretending to care.
"Yes, he's quite the gentleman."
"Hmm, well that doesn't sound much like him." she chuckled. "So are you two serious?" she asked intently. They were both girls, it was a legitimate question, Lily thought.
Narcissa blushed. "What do you mean by that?"
"Well, James has quite the reputation, as we all know."
"Oh that." She laughed. "Well no, but if all goes well tonight, then maybe."
Lily nervously laughed along with her. "Well, good for you. Well, ahem. That should be interesting. Have you ever? You know, before?"
"No, but I don't mind it if it's him. We've got something really special."
Lily was shocked. "Honey, I'm sorry to say it, but you're not the first to say that. Don't you think you should think about it first?" Lily was startled that she could be so stupid. Then again, James certainly had his ways.
"I have." She said, very sure of herself.
"Well, do you think he cares for you like that? You don't just throw something like that away Narcissa." Lily said.
"Well when did you give it up?" she asked.
"Um, I haven't. Not yet anyway." She said, not really wanting to answer her. It really was none of her business.
"Then Lily, don't give me advice. And I mean that in the nicest way."
"Sorry." She said, and went to turn around. That went ell, she thought. Narcissa felt bad.
"You and James seem to be getting along better." She said, trying to liven Lily up. Lily reluctantly turned to hopefully end this ghastly conversation. There was no way it was going to end well.
"So it seems." She said, and began to look for Sirius. Where the hell was her drink? She thought.
"You know Lily, he talks about you a lot." She was just trying to make conversation. That got Lily's attention.
"Really?" this came as a bit of a shock.
"Yea, you know, what a fantastic player you are. You are, by the way. You really blew us all away." She said, complimenting Lily.
"Well thank you. You know that's funny coming from, well."
"A Slytherin?" Narcissa hissed.
"Um, well yea. Sorry I can't help but stereotype you a little."
"That's alright. Most of us are, as you've noticed."
"Mmm Hmm. Well, anything else?" she was curious beyond her capacity to control herself. If James was talking about her, she had to know.
"Well he said that you guys were enemies and stuff like that, but that he thinks you are a lot nicer now. He says you get along, which, believe me, none of us thought would happen." She explained.
Lily smiled. "Yea well neither did I. Funny how things work out isn't it?" This conversation has to end, now, she thought. Lily hated being uncomfortable.
"Indeed." She said, until Sirius interrupted them. He was back.
"Lily, here you go." He said, handing her a drink.
"Thank you." She said, mouthing a 'get me out of here' so he could see. He understood.
"So Lily, what do you say we go dance?" he lightheartedly said. She got up and smiled at Narcissa who returned it.
They got on the dance floor and to their luck it was a slow song. They shrugged and danced to it anyway, but a safe distance from each other. They were just friends, after all.
"Ugh, thank god you got me away from her. I don't think I could have stood her much longer." Lily said.
"That bad huh? No problem, I get it." he said, surveying the room searching to where Diana had run off too. It wasn't that she hadn't come back from the bathroom yet; it was the fact that Malfoy was nowhere to be seen as well.
"Sirius?" She could tell he wasn't paying attention to a word she was saying.
"Uh huh?" he asked, as he snapped back to reality.
"How did you know? You know, about me?" she asked.
"It was obvious, well, to me anyway. But don't worry, he is too clueless to ever figure it out on his own."
"I didn't think I was that obvious. I didn't even know until this week or so." She explained.
"It's alright, people change. Besides, I saw you blush when he hugged you this afternoon. You never blush." He said, smirking.
"I was blushing, oh god." She laughed at her girlishness. "I have to work on that."
Sirius laughed at her too. "So, how was Narcissa?"
"Ugh, fine. She was nice and pretty, and, oh god get this, she thinks they have something really special." She said, batting her eyelashes, mimicking Narcissa.
"Jesus, it's like he keeps dating the same girl over and over again."
"Exactly. And she's thinking about giving it up tonight." She said, rather secretively.
"I know." He replied as if it were obvious. She looked at him strangely. "He told me."
"Just now?" she asked.
"Just now, at the drink table. She's willing." He bluntly stated and started looking around again.
"What the bloody hell are you doing?" she asked, getting annoyed at his short attention span.
"Diana." He simply said.
"Oh come off it will you," she ordered. "I am neglected here too. The least you could do is pretend to be interested. You are right though, where is that girl?" she asked, turning her head.
*~ Diana was humming to herself in the bathroom. She had a song in her head that she could hear from the Great Hall. She was brushing her hair. When she was finished she took one last look in the mirror, smiled and exited.
She was about to walk back in when she heard her name being called. She turned around to see Lucius leaning against one of the pillars. She couldn't help but smile.
"Wow." He said, as his arms unfolded. "You look amazing Renton."
"Thank you, so do you." She coyly said. "Very dapper."
He chuckled. "So, having fun being alone and obligation free?"
"Oh absolutely." She said. "And yourself?"
"Of course. But I'm having more fun now. Would you like to go for a little stroll with me? It really is beautiful outside." He suavely asked her.
She shrugged. "Alright." She said, and he grabbed her arm. They began walking, the music still echoing through the walls. At first they spoke of nothing. Lucius just stared at her.
"Do you even know how beautiful you are Renton?" he asked her, finally.
"Must you ask me that every time you see me?" she asked, sighing.
"Sorry." He apologized.
"No it's alright. You're not so bad yourself, you know." She said, looking him directly in the eyes. "And call me Diana."
"What's your middle name?" he asked, slightly off topic.
"Why do you want to know that?" she asked, perplexed by such a question.
"Curiosity." He said, and shrugged. She raised her eyebrow at him.
"Ok. It's Arabella." She answered.
"That's really pretty. Can I call you that?"
"I suppose, if you want to." She thought that was a rather strange request.
"I do. I want to have a special name for you my dear. I have to be honest with you though."
"Yes?" she asked, as he put his arm around her waist.
"I haven't been able to think of anything else but you these past three weeks. I'm beginning to think you have put some sort of charm on me. You are mesmerizing. I do so look forward to your detentions, and I'm upset they are almost over." He confessed.
"Well, that is certainly a compliment. What have you been thinking about, regarding me?" she asked, and clamped her hand on his. She was wondering if he would actually say it.
He reluctantly laughed. "Well, I don't think that is suitable conversation for right now. Perhaps later."
She playfully punched him. "That's not fair. Does it have anything to do with, seeing more of me?" she said, while putting her arms around his waist and drawing him closer to her.
"Maybe." He said, and leaned in closer to her face. He kissed her hard, and forcefully. She was overcome with a sensation of lust and pleasure. He was strong, stronger than he looked, and she collapsed in his arms. He knew he had dominance over her, for he felt her weaken in his embrace. She was the one, however, to pull away.
"Let's go inside." She suggested.
"What for?" he said, kissing her neck.
"It's cold" she said, giggling. He tickled a bit.
"I'll warm you up."
"Lucius." He stopped. "Not here." She said, as she pulled away. He reluctantly followed and they made their way back into the Great Hall. Lily was the first to spot her.
"There she is." She said, relieved. Sirius turned around.
"Shit." He said. It was then they heard Dumbledore speak again and they averted their attention.
"I'm sorry ladies and gentlemen but we have reached the point where it is time for all the prefects to make their way to the dance floor." Lily groaned. "Come on, all houses now." He said, and the students made their way there. "And you are to dance with a partner from a different house."
"What?" Lily asked. She was profoundly disappointed. A Ravenclaw prefect ran up to Sirius and asked him. he agreed and shrugged at Lily. Everyone seemed to have a partner. Diana danced with Lucius, obviously. James was with Narcissa. Damn it, she thought, and then she felt someone tap her shoulder.
"Shall we?" She turned around to see Severus and she smiled.
"Thank God." She said out of relief. "Crabbe was coming over here."
He laughed. "No problem. You look great, I mean, really amazing."
"Why thank you, I try." She jokingly stated.
"Well it worked. So, I guess Balck has taken your fancy?" he said, trying to sound, well, not jealous.
"Oh no. He's just a friend, nothing like that." She said, when she spotted James with Narcissa. She had his head on his chest and she couldn't help but smile when she saw his expression. He looked totally and completely uninterested. When Severus noticed her change in mood he turned around and saw the same picture. He didn't she it like she did though.
As they were dancing James somehow made his way over to them. He smiled at Lily and she returned it.
"Alright!" they heard Dumbledore say. "Now switch with the person next to you, come on, and mingle people." He said. Faster than they both noticed James and Severus switched partners, much to Severus and Narcissa's dismay.
Lily almost tripped and James caught her. They were unsure how to position themselves so they sort of just stood there for a second.
"This is silly Evans. Come here." He said, and grabbed her had. Then he put his hand on her waist. She shivered.
"Demanding are we?" she asked, kidding.
"Cute. So, having fun?" he asked, trying to make conversation. He felt oddly comfortable dancing with her.
"Yea, it's alright. You?"
"Eh, I've been to better." He said.
"Yea I know. She's really nice Potter." She said, referring to Narcissa. "Pretty too."
"Yea." He sighed. "She's not really my type though." Lily was shocked that she started laughing.
"Not your type? Oh James, every girl you date is an exact replica of the previous one. You didn't realize that?" she asked.
"No, but I'm surprised you did. I didn't think you cared."
"I don't, but Katrina was a very helpful source of information." She said.
"Oh my god, you remember that? Ugh, that was a huge mistake."
"Mmm hmm. We all knew that." She said, smirking.
"I hope you don't think less of me for it." he said.
"I don't think anything of you." She blurted out.
"Thanks, that makes me feel good." He said, trying not to smile.
"I knew it would." She said, and the music stopped. There was some applause, and James and Lily hung on to each other a little longer than everyone else. She was the one who backed away.
Uh, um, I'll see you later Lily." James said. "Have a great night."
"You too James." She said. "You can't dance by the way." She said, as she saw Narcissa approaching.
He laughed. "I know. You can though, you're a beautiful dancer." He said, and stopped when he caught himself flirting with her yet again. She laughed.
"So I'm beautiful?" she asked. He wasn't going to deny it.
He sighed. "Yea, ok? I admit it. Happy?" he asked, while he folded his arms.
"Ecstatic." She replied, sounding sarcastic. He laughed at her and went to join his girlfriend. She was waiting with her arms folded at the edge of the dance floor. Remus and Nicole were there, and Narcissa overheard them talking.
"Look at Lily and James." Nicole pointed out. " I think they are actually laughing."
"Well I guess we'll have to ice skate back to the common room." He quipped. She laughed.
"Look at them, friends, I can't believe it."
"Friends? Nicky, you could cut the sexual tension between those two with a chainsaw." Remus said, and Narcissa turned to face them, with a very upset look on her face.
Nicole nudged him and he turned a bit red out of embarrassment. Then they walked away.
The hours passed and the ball drew to a close. Lily searched the room as people were leaving to see Diana missing. James wasn't there either and they both thought the same thing.
"Let's just go up." He sighed and she followed. It was midnight and when they got up all the younger years were already asleep. They were about to go their separate ways, alone and tired when Sirius stopped her.
"What?" she asked, reluctantly.
"Thanks for doing this for me Lily." He said, genuinely nice.
"Oh your welcome. I suppose I owe you one too." She said.
"Not necessary. Although.." He said, eyeing her quizzically.
"Yes?" she asked, leaning against the railing.
"Well, neither of us did get any action tonight." He spoke, rather casually.
"Not funny." She said, and began to head up the stairs.
"No, I don't want to have sex with you Lily. I just want to try something." He said, defending himself.
She walked back down the few steps. "Oh yea? What?"
He grabbed her hand and pulled her to him. He kissed her softly on the lips for about five seconds. When he released her they both had awkward expressions on their faces.
"Well?" he asked her, as she pulled herself away.
She shook her head. "Eh, no."
"Yea me neither. Worth a shot though." He said, thinking.
"I guess, oh well." She said and ran up the stairs. "Nite Black!" she yelled.
"Nite Evans!" he answered.
~*~"Come back with me." Lucius asked Diana as they were leaving the Great Hall.
She smiled. "I don't know."
"Alright, alright, I understand. How about you just walk me back?" he asked, taking her hand.
"Ok." She agreed. They walked down to the dungeon to the Slytherin common room. He muttered the password and the door opened.
"Goodnight my dear." He said, looking totally unsatisfied.
"Goodnight Lucius." She said. They paused there for a few moments. She just couldn't bring herself to leave.
The without warning he scooped her up and kissed her again. It was passionate, needful, insatiable. He grabbed her tightly and pulled her inside. She couldn't say no. If she pulled away he only held onto her longer.
They somehow made their way up the stairs to his dormitory. By the time he opened the door the zipper in the back of her dress was pulled down. He practically threw her into that room. He tossed his belt aside, and kicked it shut.
*(That's it, sorry it's so long. Next chapter, the morning after. See how good I am, I say a day I mean a day :) Ok now tons of thank you's are seriously in order!
Elegystar~ thanks I'm so glad you like it. You are seriously great!
Feather~ Yes! You are one of the two people to get the coffee hint! Isn't it a great play on words. That one made me proud. And she's with Lucius because she is young and stupid, you know the deal. And no, Lily is not ditzy, which is why she is so hot and bothered. Love ya, you are the greatest.
Monopoly Queen~ thank you so much for the compliment! I'm glad you enjoyed Quidditch, it was difficult to write, but I'm glad you thought it turned out well. You are one of my favorites!
freakyfroggurl22~ you have been with me since the beginning and I love that you think it's awesome!
Xnedra~ you are by far the person with the coolest compliments ever! You make me so happy to write you have no idea. And you are the other person to figure out the black/coffee thing, and I thought no one would! I guess that's what its all about. And I love Sirius too, and you are brilliant! And to answer your question regarding your previous review, yes it is a prequel to Forgotten Dreams. It is a very lighthearted prequel, as you cant tell. And everything will eventually tie together. Love ya!
ChickoftheDarkMoon~ you rock! You really do! And see I keep my promises, 24 hours it is! I hope you liked it!
Stargirl33~ thank you too, you are lovely. Although I am sorry to say that I have to correct you. I assume you have read the books but nowhere in them does it mention what position James Potter plays. It was confirmed by J.K in a Scholastic interview that, in fact, James was a chaser. You are thinking of the movies, dear, which are wrong. She has said this. But I am thrilled that you like it!
Moon Princess~ yes, 24 hours! But I keep my promises. I am glad you loved Quidditch and I love your compliments! Love Ya! Talk to you soon!
Miaka~ I am glad you love it, you are Lovely!
Carrie~ yea I know that the characters changed a bit, but you are right, they had to eventually. I have to make them fall in love somehow. I will try to add more dirty stuff, and if you have any ideas, let me know. You are the coolest!
Lily Luna~ thank you so much, I really appreciate that! I'm so glad you enjoy it.
Sjangel~ I know you aren't up to this yet dear but I must thank you anyway. You are lovely, and I'm so happy you like it!
Julia~ well I must say welcome to Fanfiction.net! There are so many lovely stories out there and I am honored that you read mine first. And I am a romantic too and will eventually get them together with a bang! Sirius and Diana come later though. I am sorry for the profanity and will try to watch it. And don't worry, pranks of that nature wont be in great abundance, because I, in a way agree with you. But keep in mind they are 16 here, and hormones are raging. You are lovely!
Quack Quack 88~ you are awesome, glad you like it!
Number1chick~ you rock! I just had to say that. I love that you like it! I hope it doesn't disappoint!
Alexa Donaghy~ you plugged this so I am forever grateful! You are the coolest chick out there, just so you know! And yea, its one big twisted soap opera! Love ya!
Me~ such a great reviewer behind such a vague name. You are fabulous!
Damia~ thank you soooo much! Yea, Malfoy's forceful, and no its not good, but I'm glad you like it!
Tinkerbellhp07~ I'm glad you think it's wonderful! You are really great!
Danceangie101~ thank you so much. I appreciate it because I think you are a beautiful writer as well! I love that you like it, I was truly honored I must say! Thank you!
Fiery red head girl~ you are fantastic! And to answer some of your questions, Yes he does, but he is stringing along Narcissa because he's confused, blah, blah, blah! I'm so happy you like it!
Starblaze~ thank you I am thrilled you enjoy it!
Kaydee~ you are so sweet and I am so happy you like it! And you are the only one to make the Natilie Portman reference, well done! Actually, she is a combination of Natalie Portman and Nicole Kidman, two of my favorite actresses. But nice spotting!
Guard Girl~ yeah, I get applause. And I know, actually when I wrote that one eye rolling I was like, I don't know, can I avoid this? But I left it in anyway! And thank you for the compliments, I appreciate them more than you know. And just as a side note I was upset to hear that you discontinued your story. I really did love it, but I understand when lack of inspiration hits. And what I meant by my review was that it was fitting to me, not necessarily that we had proof. You're right; we have no idea what he is like, but I like that version just the same :) love ya!
Wow that took me like a half hour, just so you all know! But that is how much I love and appreciate all of you! Thank you again! And I will try to update soon!~Angelxd14