The Untouchable
Chapter Five: The Drama Begins
By: Ruth3
Disclaimer: If I was J.K. Rowling, do you really think my publishers would let me write a fic while the public is anticipating two more books to arrive within the next decade. No, I didn't think so.
Summary: Lily Evans, now Fifth Year at Hogwarts, was made an Untouchable – someone who CANNOT date within their own house. What happens when James Potter (the Ladies' Man) wants her? *R&R* to find out!
Author's Note: I AM SOOO SORRY! It has been MONTHS since I last posted. I have no good excuse for why I haven't updated – except for I haven't been motivated. I have been battling on the results from the last chapter and how to carry on. It's as if I lost my "spark" to write, but I think I have found it, so hopefully this chapter won't be too disappointing. Well, here is the latest installation of The Untouchable – enjoy! Oh, and this is my second attempt to a Lily Evans – James Potter romance. This one will hopefully be really good, because I know it would be something that I would really want to read. Please enjoy it and any feed back – good or bad – is welcomed! Enjoy!
To My BRILLIANTLY, PATIENT Reviewers:
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Thank You's: HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! WAHOO! I hope everyone got excellent presents, and if you don't celebrate any holidays – then enjoy the days off of work and/or school! Thank you for all the brilliant and kind people who read and/or reviewed! I really hope you enjoy the next chapter to this really forever-unexpected twisted fic. As I have said before, this should be fairly original and hopefully will stay that way! As most of you know, Lily Evans and James Potter are two very mysterious characters that J.K. has created. Mostly they portray that thought, because their background and their days at Hogwarts and as adults are basically a blur. Hopefully, one day soon, the mystery will be revealed! Until then…
DEDICATION:
This chapter is dedicated to Kendra, fanfiction.net user: yellow-and-blue-soccer-player who is currently writing a fic based off of memories of Harry Potter and his 7th year romance "games" at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please check it out, it is called, An Hour Past Midnight. I think it is a bloody brilliant fic, and just needs some extra reviews. Enjoy and thank you!
On With the Story…
Lily sat in her favorite chair in the Gryffindor Common Room, contemplating the events that had occurred, and trying to figure out exactly what they meant. It was early morning, and she had not got a minute's worth of sleep. She was lacking focus and concentration, she could no longer clear her mind blank – it was impossible, filled with too many mixed thoughts and emotions.
All she could do was helplessly sit there, remembering what had happened only hours ago…
She stepped on her tip toes, and slowly leaned forward, inching her face against James'. He stood there, as if not sure what to do, nor expect. All she could do was stare - memorized at his lips as she came closer, slowly setting her soft, voluptuous lips against his. At first the kiss was just simple, no passion, just contact, then as if permission was given – the kiss deepened.
There they stood; kissing each other, every fear and worry was washed away from the young girl's helpless, terrified mind. All that mattered was the present, what she was doing – not what would be caused by her actions, just the fact that she was standing their in a moment that was lasting for what seemed like ever, that she knew would impact her more than anything else in her life thus far.
She supposed it was the mysterious magic of James Potter.
Lily blinked uneasily, how could she have been so foolish! Everyone in Hogwarts was bound to find out exactly what happened, and what would be going on with James and her. Nothing was going to go on between James and her though, if she could help it. She didn't want to be with James, that wasn't what her heart was telling her. Kissing him was a mistake, yes, a mistake. It didn't mean anything, she had no feelings for James whatsoever – which, she concluded, was probably the worst thing she could feel, for that meant James didn't matter, whatever happened to him, she didn't care nor felt concerned about.
Then why was a silent tear trickling down her delicate, porcelain cheek?
She all off a sudden felt James' lips form a different shape, one that she assumed was a smirk. She glanced up, stopping their kissing, but their faces were just as close. "Why are you smiling?" She curiously asked.
"Because of you," he answered simply. Lily looked quizzically at him, and tilted her head like a confused puppy. "When I'm with you, you make me feel like the only people that matters are you and me. You make me feel happy, hopeful, and accomplished. You motivate me to be the best, knowing that in some way it pleases you and it makes you smile - I love to see you smile," he paused as Lily couldn't help but smile, not breaking eye contact in her deep emerald eyes he continued, "Lily Evans, you make me feel like no other person has ever made me before. You are able to make me want the day to never end, but then I look at you and know that there is always a tomorrow that will come. You make me a better person. And Lily Evans, you have finally given me a chance; no words can describe what that means to me, so all I can do is smile."
Those words touched Lily, she knew right then and there how much James had always wanted her, how he needed her. She knew there was more to him then being a Marauder, a prankster. For, James Potter had a sensitive side, a side that he needed to be loved, nurtured, and cared for. Lily stared bewildered at him, not sure of what to say or do, her mind buzzing with different conclusions. James stood there, watching her nervously, he had never meant to tell her that – he didn't even realize that was how he had truly felt, but he couldn't back down now, it was too late…his heart has spoken.
Lily grabbed his hand and squeezed it gently, she looked at their hands and back at him and smiled. "Let's go." James nodded, not sure of what that meant, but couldn't help but feel reassured by her calm smile. They slowly walked silently, hand in hand, to the Gryffindor Common Room. They came to the Portrait of the Fat Lady and just stood, Lily's gaze towards her feet, and James' the same. Finally, Lily dropped his hand and spoke in merely a whisper, "No one can know about tonight – about us, whatever we may be, not even your best mates."
James grabbed Lily's hand and squeezed it reassuringly, "I know."
Lily nervously shuffled her feet, "We cannot be seen in public, can't act any different to each other than we usually do, or else people will get suspicious."
James squeezed her hand once more, "Lily, I understand."
Lily then spoke harsher, still in a whisper, "You don't fully understand though. ("But I – " James tried to cut in) How could you possibly understand when I don't even? I still don't know what will happen, it never said!"
"What never said?" James asked dumbly.
"The Magical Contract!" Lily cried impatiently.
"Shh! Keep your voice down. Lily, just trust me, everything will be alright. We'll work it out, we'll figure it out. I'm sure that the Library will reveal the mysteries of this Magical Contract that you are attached to." All Lily could do was nod, she was too emotional to say anything else. James taking her silence as the end of the discussion for the moment stated the password and motioned for Lily to climb through.
Lily moved awkwardly in the arm chair, embarrassed of how she had acted with James. How he had poured out her soul, admitted to the fact that he trusted her, and all she could do was whine and complain. But then again, she couldn't exactly help it – for she was scared. It was as simple as that, she didn't know the outcome that would take place with her and James, she couldn't predict the future, and she didn't have the Inner Eye of a Seer. But a little nagging sensation also told her that maybe it was also because she didn't trust him.
James cautiously walked behind Lily, listening to her nervous, hesitant breathing. Finally they reached the middle of the Common Room, Lily's back was still turned on James.
"Goodnight Evans," James loudly stated. Lily turned around in surprise, from all that had happened – why was he still calling her Evans? She stared at him – hurt written all over her face. Then she realized he was smirking, before he turned around, he winked at her. Oh, how she hated that James could be smarter than she was.
Lily recalling why he called her "Evans," she now understood that she had just told him minutes before that in public their relationship had to remain the same – or else suspicions would spread. So, Lily sat there contemplating the future, eventually dozing off to a thoughtless slumber.
***
"Jamsie!" Sirius hollered, "Waaaaaake up!" Sirius yelled in a sing-like tone.
"Can't you see I'm sleeping?" James mumbled hotly as he tossed and turned in his bed.
"Oh come on!" Remus stated impatiently.
"You think we should magic up a bucket of water?" Peter asked seriously.
"Not a bad idea, mate!" Sirius stated, patting Peter on the back – almost knocking him over. Sirius muttered an incantation as a bucket filled with ice cold water appeared. Sirius quietly tip-toed to James' bed and happily said, "Sorry about this mate - but drastic times call for drastic measures!" And with that, Sirius poured the ice cold water on James' face.
James shot up and tackled Sirius to the ground, "How could you?! Could you not tell I was sleeping, or are you really that thick?" James asked angrily.
Sirius was laughing uncontrollably, failing miserably at faking a hurt look, "Aww, Prongs – "
"Don't you Prongs me!" James growled, as he took Sirius' wrists, and slammed them down on the wooden floor.
Sirius looked at him terrified, but meekly said, "You know, even with water on your hair it is still as messy as ever…"
James huffed in exasperation, and stood up impatiently. "You are helpless Padfoot, you know that?!"
"Well, we're going to miss breakfast if I let you keep sleeping," Sirius replied.
James just growled, "I'm tired though," he whined.
"Well, maybe if you didn't come in so late…" Remus chimed in.
James spun around, "What is it to you how late I came in?"
"Couldn't help to notice that your bed was empty when we all came up here, plus the fact that you deserted us at dinner," Remus replied knowledgeably.
James turned around advancing the bathroom door, a glint of pink growing on his cheeks, "I was busy."
" – Snogging a girl!" Sirius said howling. James just continued to walk towards the bathroom, slamming the door.
"What crawled up his butt and died?" Sirius asked, apparently hurt.
***
Poke, poke, poke, "Lily dear – wake up, it is time for breakfast," Paris cooed.
"Mum just a few more minutes," Lily mumbled, tossing in the armchair.
"Well, at least she's moving – always a good sign, means she is still alive – " Paris stated.
"But unfortunately, she's losing her mind – calling you mum and all," Arabella thoughtfully said, sighing.
"Hmm?" Lily asked, raising her head, but her eyes were still tightly shut.
"You get one arm, and I get the other," Arabella instructed, "Come on Lily, it's time to get up!" Arabella and Paris both pulled on Lily's arms as hard as they could, causing Lily to tumble on top of them.
"Ow!" Lily whined, as she rubbed her forehead.
"Come on, go get dress," Paris impatiently said, "Or else we aren't going to be able to eat breakfast." Lily grumbled, but did as she was told. Arabella and Paris chatted while they waited for their friend to come back down. As they were waiting, they heard an argument break out in male voices.
"How could you do it without me?!" Yelled one voice.
"Like Sirius said – you didn't come in until way later!" Replied another.
"But I helped plan it, and you guys know I've been wanting to do this since summer!" The first voice yelled exasperated.
"Well, it's not our fault you were out snogging a girl! Let me guess, Hufflepuff right? There are a lot of cute blondes in there…how you like them," another voice said mockingly.
"I. Was. Not. Snogging. A. Girl," the first voice said, obviously gritting his teeth.
"Then what were you doing?" Another voice chimed in.
"I was, ugh, I was – " the first voice tried, apparently attempting to think fast.
" – snogging a girl! Just give in, James! We're proud that you got a new girl so soon, what does she look like? Blond hair, blue eyes? Or are you going for that one brunette with the nice legs?"
"Ugh! You guys are ridiculous! I was not snogging Crisanna Purchelle of Ravenclaw! And I can't believe you guys did the prank without me…I thought you guys were my friends?" Paris and Arabella looked up and saw that meaningful glance that James was giving the three boys, who all could do was shuffle their feet.
"We are your friends, James," Remus attempted.
"Some friends you are then…" James said as he walked towards the Portrait Hole. Remus shot the two other boys a deadly glare, and hissed something that only they could hear,
"I can't believe you, Sirius, actually convincing him we went through with the prank. He seems to be really hurt, and I'm not helping you out of this mess!" Remus paused, "Don't look at me like that! Come on, let's go get our bags, and then we'll catch up with him when he's had some time to think." Remus, Sirius, and Peter turned around and went back into their dormitory.
Forgetting about Lily, Arabella and Paris raced after James – someone needed to comfort him. They saw him walking distractedly towards the Great Hall, muttering under his breath. They walked briskly towards him, Arabella tapping him on the shoulder, "Are you okay?"
"Peachy," James huffed as he continued to walk.
"Do you want to talk about it?" Paris asked concerned.
"No, you wouldn't understand."
"Try us," Arabella tested.
"I don't even understand, I wouldn't be able to put it into words, just don't worry about it," James replied softly.
"If you say so," Paris whispered, trailing off.
"Lets just say, I'm going to be going through an emotional roller coaster for awhile, and I'll be giving up something that I wouldn't have done else wise," James answered simply.
"Why is – " Arabella questioned.
"Too complicated," James interrupted harshly, as he stopped to open the door into the Great Hall for the girls. Before he could open it, he felt arms around his neck – pulling him into a comforting hug.
"Whatever it is, don't block out your mates – they need you as much as you need them," Paris said intelligently, as she let go of James. James just nodded, as Arabella pulled him into a comforting hug as well, he wrapped his arms around her and squeezed her in a friendly matter.
He pulled open the door and gestured for them to go through, "Thanks," he said sincerely, nodding. The two girls just smiled, and sat down at the Gryffindor table.
"Potter!" A feminine voice shrieked. James turned around abruptly, scanning the corridors, where he saw a furious redhead coming his way. Confused he asked in his cocky voice, "Why don't you look beautiful today, Evans! I assume you got plenty of beauty sleep."
Lily dropped dead in her tracks, her mouth hanging slightly open, as hurt spread across her face. She huffed loudly, "You are unbelievable, Potter! You are a selfish, arrogant git – " She started to yell.
" - Who needs to deflate his big head," James mimicked, "Yes, I know." As Lily tried to keep her cool, she couldn't help but feel her heart drop to the bottom of her stomach.
Shaking her head, barely in a whisper she said, "From one friend to another, I can't believe you would actually do that." And she stalked past him, he attempted to grab her arm, but as soon as he was going to grasp her arm she turned around and shrieked, "DON'T TOUCH ME!" Lily screamed, tears waiting to fall, "You don't get it do you? You went too far this time Potter! Just. Leave. Me. Alone." Lily sulkily joined her friends at the table, staring at her empty plate – exactly how she felt; empty.
James just stood there in shock, his mouth hanging open. She was the one who said to not blow our cover! Act exactly how we always do, he thought bitterly, And now all she can do, is yell at me? James turned around and walked moodily back towards the Gryffindor Common Room, loosing his appetite. He passed the other Marauders and Sirius sincerely muttered, "We're sorry, mate." All James could do was answer with a, "Forget about it," too busy fretting about Lily Evans. He continued to walk, feeling the odd looks from his best mates, but it didn't matter, nothing ever seemed to…
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Does anyone understand what just happened? If you need help with clarification, I will explain it in the next chapter's Author Note, just keep rereading it, and the message should hit you. If not, then I obviously did a bad job.
Again, I'm trying to make things not move too fast so I'm slowly progressing with this fic. Trust me, once we get there, there will be plenty of drama and surprises! But now I feel, in this chapter, that things did, indeed, move to fast. If you feel the same way, then please contact me. I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR A BETA-READER, please contact me if INTERESTED:
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