TiTle:: All in the Spirit of Christmas

Warning: R for sexually explicit content, DO NOT READ if you are not comfortable with reading this. And yes it does have a plot. (I think! Lol!)

Summary: It begins just before Christmas in the Marauders 7th year, and we get to see what happens between L&J during this time...Of course there can be no marauder fic without pranks and such, so watch out!

Disclaimer I do NOT own Harry Potter® or anything like that. I know that JK has never added any sexual content; this is merely for my own pleasure... And just because it wasn't written in the books doesn't mean it didn't happen yea? wink
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Chapter One: A Kiss

"Anyone who wishes to stay for Christmas Break, please add your names to the list...And I congratulate the Gryffindor Quidditch Team on their marvelous win" the Head of House said, with a hint of pride, causing the common room to erupt in cheers. "Mr. Potter, Miss Evans I trust you will both see that the partying is up to a reasonable time" she added as she exited the portrait hole.

"Yes Professor McGonangall" Lily Evans, Head Girl called after her.

James, the head boy, didn't pay attention to the words of Professor McGonangall, instead he was busy staring at the beautiful red head, who just happened to be his co-head. "Earth to Prongsie....come in Prongsie..." groaned an impatient Sirius Black, also known as Padfoot, and one of the four marauders, as the boys James, Sirius, Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew were called.

James blinked and turned to Sirius. "You said something Padfoot?" Sirius scowled, and Remus and Peter both chuckled. Remus shut his book, and said "Padfoot here just wanted to know if you were going to stay for the holidays"

"Yeah, because I am going to, mum and dad will be going to Australia." , added Peter looking expectantly at James, "so will you?"

James turned to a pouting Sirius, and thwacked him lightly on the shoulder, making Sirius sigh dramaticly "My Prongsie is all grown up now and is leaving me for a girl!" Remus shifted in his chair, getting a good look at James, who had gone slightly red, as some of the girls in the common room stared at them both. Sirius noting this, winked at his audience saying, "Ladies still free to contact me from 7pm to 6am. In fact, anytime of the day"

Peter looked in awe as the girls giggled and went back to their gossiping. "So?" Sirius said turning to stare at James directly in the eye. "Are you staying or not?" James shifted, having not made up his mind yet. This would be his final Christmas as a Hogwarts student, next year he'd be an adult. Thinking about leaving, and never coming back as a student, made James take a quill and add his name down on the list. "Staying" he said needlessly.

"Excellent! I have pla—"but Sirius was cut off as Remus stuffed a scarf in his mouth. Peter's mouth was agape and the entire room was silent.

"Will Mr Potter and Miss Evans kindly follow me?" a deep voice broke out. James and Lily both nodded at the headmaster. Everyone wondered what the headmaster of Hogwarts was doing in their common room and the moment the three of them were out, the noise went back to its usual.

James followed the old man out and they walked in silence. Even Lily who would have normally asked what was going on did not question anything, as it was clear the headmaster was in deep thought. Upon reaching the headmaster's office, James muttered 'Pickled Pixies' without thought, as he had been here so many times. Realizing what he did, he grinned sheepishly at Professor Dumbledore, who in turn chuckled and the twinkle that was usually so noticeable crept back slowly.

The circular room was the same, with its shiny silver ornaments all around, and Fawkes, the brilliant scarlet feathered phoenix was on his perch looking grand. Dumbledore motioned for the two teenagers to be seated, and then took his seat. "I suppose you are wondering what is it I want from you today?" he said, smiling kindly.

"Well Professor D, is everything okay?" "Is everything alright Professor?" James and Lily had both spoken at the same time, making the old man chuckle lightly.

"I am sure you are aware of the current threat that looms above us, are you not?" It was a statement, not a question.

James, knowing full well of whom Dumbledore spoke of, nodded. Both Jack and Emily Potter were top ministry representatives after all. Lily too nodded. Even though she was a muggle born, it had already been common knowledge the threat the wizarding world was facing.

"Good... Well straight to the point then...It has come to my attention that some students have been in contact with these people, and a tighter security must be achieved....The killings over the years are suddenly increasing more rapidly and my sources tell me that my students are involved...Now no one has been accused and I will ask you to not be prejudiced against any of the houses and it's member, just because you many not like them" and at this, Dumbledore eyed James, "and I would ask that you keep an eye on everyone. I trust you will both not let me down?"

"Of course not Professor, James and I will do our very best, wont we James?" Lily spoke up. "Yup"

Lily scowled at him and then turned back to the smiling headmaster. "Now I believe you both have a celebration to get back to?" the old man said, his famous mischievous glint in place. James nodded respectfully, took a hold of Lily's hand before she could utter a word and was out the door before anyone could stop him. Albus Dumbledore smiled sadly at the two retreating backs, knowing their childhood had been harshly taken away from them by the Dark Lord's threat.

"Three cheers for our captain James Potter!" yelled a tall brunette, Danica Simmons one of the Gryffindor Chasers. James grinned charmingly, and Lily, who's hand he was still holding, rolled her eyes but was smiling all the same. It had become something of a hot story now, James never ending crush for Lily, and now Lily found herself falling for the messy haired raven. Then again if she had admitted it sooner, Lily had always liked James. Only she too stuborn about it.

"Well he's changed now...He isn't like before, he's sweet and kind, charming and a real gentleman..He is loyal to his friends and of course, James Potter wouldn't be James Potter without that dashing handsome face and equally good body..Oh yes, look at that body—Lily! Get a grip!—"Lily slapped herself mentally and removed her hand from James's it was making her tingly all over and added more damage to her corrupt thought about the Quidditch Captain.

The Gryffindors partied way into the night, and by 1 in the morning, all that was left was James Potter, Sirius Black and Lily Evans. Remus and Peter had long gone up, both tired. James and Sirius was talking softly by the fire, a glass of water in their hands, while Lily was tidying up the common room. Lily had admitted she liked James, for sometime now. Yet she just hadn't told him yet, and she was running out of time. It was already going to be Christmas.

A sudden inspiration overtook her and she walked up to the two boys determinedly. "James?" she called. James and Sirius broke off their conversation and looked up at the red head. "Yeah Lils?" the raven haired answered her. He looked up into her eyes and immediately Lily got lost in his kind chocolate brown eyes.

After awhile, Sirius cleared his throat, and Lily regained her composure. "I need to talk to Po-James about head duties..." "Sure, go ahead"

Lily smiled and then looked expectantly at Sirius. "Ok ok...I'll see you later Prongs, be good with Lily-kins here" Sirius said as he got up and headed up the stairs to the boys dormitory.

Lily sank into the chair, next to James and there was a puzzled, yet happy look around him. "Whatever Sirius and James were discussing must have been important, James looks like he is in deep thought....What a cute look..Hmm maybe I shouldn't tell him yet—Just get it done with!—Ok ok, jeez"Lily's inner voices battled each other.

"Lily?" James voice broke through her thoughts. "It's not about head duties is it?" he asked her. He recognized that look about her when she was uncomfortable. "What is it?" he asked again when she didn't answer.

'James there is something I have to tell you...But first..ask me to go to Hogsmeade with you.." she said, with a light nervous smile. James blinked then grinned happily in understanding. He got off the couch, and kneeled down dramaticly in front of her, making the red head giggle. "Will you, Lily Evans, accompany me to a trip over the moon to Hogsmeade?"

"That and much more" she said, winking slyly. James smiled, such a happy smile that Lily wanted to frame it and make sure it never got deterred. James then pulled her up to him and looked into her eyes. "Lily exactly what are you saying?" he said, as if he needed to be reassured.

"That I like you James Potter...I like you very much....And that I've always liked you, just to stubborn to admit it..That and I didn't want to add to your overly large head back then" she said, grinning at the last bit.

James didn't reply, instead he lowered his face to hers, brushing his lips over hers lightly. It was as if someone had lighted Fili's Magical Busters all over the room, Lily felt a rush of adrenaline to her fingertips, and every nerve ending possible. Lily wrapped her hands around his neck, pulling him closer to her. This time she initiated the kiss, and she kissed his lips fully. James let out a small moan, and kissed her hungrily. He nibbled on her lower lip, and Lily parted her lips, allowing James entrance.

James pushed his tongue slowly into her mouth, tasting her, devouring her. Lily moaned, and James kissed her more passionately. Not to be outdone, Lily returned it all in full measure as James hands began wondering. Lily kissed his lips quickly and pulled back, breathing heavily. "No...we can't, someone misht see us..." and with a quick kiss and goodnight she sprinted up the girls staircase, leaving the raven haired boy longing for more and slightly confussed.

However he followed her lead, walking back up the boys staircase, feeling elated and lucky. As James closed the curtains to his bed, he smiled happily and the grin didn't wipe off his face, all through the night.

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A/N= Yo! Okay so I know I could have wrote better....' But anyways R&R please, tell me what ya want and you just might get it..More L&J action coming up in further chapters, maybe even the next whistle So tell me what ya want, what ya really really want and tell me what ya want what ya really really want!

Sirius- Shut up! Let them Review already!
Me- uh sorrie ' Riiiight anyways so review!!! Please?
James Sirius Me- puppy dog pouts Pretty please?