.chapter five.
The next couple of weeks went by without much interruption: Lily and James were still disagreeing, though Jackie and Sirius had made up long enough to retalliate against the Slytherins by putting dungbombs in the boys lavatory very late at night, and Jena and Remus were often caught gazing at eachother through crowded corridors and the common room buzz. By early October, Remus and Lily had come to the conclusion that there would be a Halloween ball for fourth years and up, and it was to be a costume ball. James asked Lily immediately, and she shot him down just as quickly. She was hoping that Ben Corners, though there had been no further news with him other than a few short conversations about Quidditch and how annoying homework was, would finally realize his love for her and ask her to go out. Jackie, on the other hand, had grown bored with her crush on Ryan Chang, and was moving on to a sixth year Ravenclaw called Perry Patil, who was rather good looking. Everything was uneventful until the first Quidditch match of the season: Gryffindor versus Slytherin.
Lily and Jena bundled up in coats and their scarlet and gold scarves, which they would around their neck a couple times due to their very long length. Jackie and James had left early as she was on the team, but they met up with Remus, Sirius, and Peter in the common room before they headed out to the pitch.
"I swear, if we lose to Slytherin, I will personally kill James and them myself," Sirius was saying as they made their from the front steps of the school to the field. It was promising to be a spectacular game, and the crowd was quite torn between schools. The Slytherins were sticking together, sneering at anyone that passed. Once they reached their seats, they huddled together for warmth and Sirius added, "I'll kill Jackie too... better score a lot."
"Mr. Black, it's just a game!" exclaimed Professor Flitwick cheerfully. They were sitting in the teacher's box, due to the fact that Sirius was the commentator of the games. Professor Dumbledore said that having students announce the games was much more enjoyable than the teachers, as the students often got much more riled up and were much more enthusiastic. Sirius was a bit over the top.
Sirius started blowing air through his lips, making them flap, and grinned at the girls' strange looks. "I'm warming up," he explained, and they nodded in realization. Madam Hooch motioned for him to start, with the team line ups and such, so he began. He said Slytherins names quietly and very loathingly as they came onto the field, flying laps around the stadium. But when the Gryffindow team appeared on the field, their scarlet outfits a sign of hope for their loyal fans, Sirius broke out in pandimonium.
"Jackie Storms is the new chaser for this great team! She promises to be a great player, and is also pretty hot - sorry professor," he added at McGonnagall's disapproving tut. "And last but not least, my good ol' pal, James Potter! The best seeker that Gryffindor has EVER HAD!" The Gryffindor fans cheered loudly while the Slytherin's booed. It was about a sixty - forty crowd, in Gryffindors favor, and Lily found herself praying that their team won - for Jackie's benefit, of course.
"All right, as the game begins... Slimy Slytherins have posession of the ball. Flint passes to Goyle, Goyle to ... INTERCEPTED! Jackie Storms has the ball, she's zooming towards the rings... AND SHE SCORES!" he shouted into the voice magnifer. "TEN TO ZERO, GRYFFINDOR'S LEAD!"
The teachers gave polite claps while the Gryffindor students jumped up and down happily. Jena was beginning to see what this Quidditch stuff was all about.
James was zooming around, keeping a close eye out for the golden snitch. His chocolate brown eyes scanned the stadium slowly, picking up on every detail. He heard the Gryffindor side errupt in cheers again - twenty to zero now - and watched at the Slytherin seeker, a heavy girl named Maudy Zebra, analyzed the scene as well...
And then he saw it. Glittering across the stadium, nearly twenty feet below Gryffindor's keeper. James knew that Zebra girl had no chance - her Clean Sweep had nothing on his Nimbus - and he went for it, like a streak of lightning. He was just about there, arm outstretched to reach it, fingers grazing the smooth surface, when he felt a very painful sensation explode within him, and he shot forward off his broom, falling straight down very quickly, until he was flat on his back in the field.
His chest hurt to breathe, and he was gasping. But he felt something flittering around in his hand; he opened it up and the golden snitch flew out a foot away from it. He grinned, winningly, then everything became a blur... and then black.
:::......:::
The next thing James knew, he was in the hospital wing, with Peter, Remus, Sirius, Jena, Jackie, and Lily looming over his bed, faces worried but Sirius' not worried at all, simply... glowling from his happiness at the defeat.
"I think he's coming around," said Jackie slowly, still dressed in her Quidditch uniform. She went to get Madam Pomfrey, and Sirius was nearly jumping up and down in excitement. He felt a hand on his forehead and gazed up to see Madam Pomfrey above him. Peter looked as though he was going to wet himself from the excitment.
"Is he all right?" asked Moony.
"He's fine... didn't even fracture a rib, the lucky one. He should be able to leave after he gets a good nights' rest."
"He's going to miss the party in his honor!" exclaimed Sirius, disapointed. He raked a hand through his hair and sighed sulkily. "That Flint git was aiming for you, Prongs. Everyone saw it - prat didn't even get in trouble..."
"S'okay," replied James. "I'm fine. Just a couple bruises is all." He coughed momentarily and grinned up at Lily. "Were you worried that I was going to die before you could admitt you're undying love for me?" He grinned as her face flushed and she muttered something under her breath, but it sounded like a cuss word.
"I was worried enough for you! You should have let it go longer so I could have scored some more. I had a great play -" said Jackie, but she was cut off by Sirius who finished telling the complicated tale in a way that made everyone realize why he was the announcer - James thought idley that maybe Padfoot should teach for Professor Binns.
"That's enough for today, kids... better had back now so Mr. Potter can rest," said Madam Pomfrey, ushering the students out dutifully. "And you, Mr. Potter - get some rest."
:::......:::
The next morning, Lily trudged down to breakfast, sleepy and happy at their victory over Slytherin. The party had been a long one, and Lily didn't have to power nor will to disband the happy students. As she entered the Great Hall, she remembered how Sirius began singing the Hogwarts school song at the top of his voice, which was quite entertaining as well as deafening. She sat down at the table, thankful that it was a Sunday and there were no classes. She was just pouring herself juice when she heard a loud ruckus, and the owls came flying in. An issue of the Daily Prophet landed on her empty plate, and she unrolled it.
What she read nearly caused her to go into cardio arrset.
'Three Mysterious Deaths in Diagon Alley,' read the front page, and there were pictures of three people that Lily didn't recognize frowning up at her. Then, the article continued, in painful detail, the events of the night and how the killer was still on the lose. She showed it to Jackie as soon as she arrived, and the two simply sat in stunned silence for what seemed like an eternity.
"Who do you think..?" But Lily shook her head, deferring the question. She had spotted the Marauders, who were huddled down at the end of the table, looking suspicious and muttering softly to eachother. She didn't have a good feeling about this - especially when James glanced over at her, and he didn't look his usual mischievous self. Something was going on - and James Potter knew what it was.
:::......:::
A/N: BUM BUM BUM! Sorry so short again... sincerely I am.
Lucylishous: yes, Ben scrambled forms... Neb...Ebn..Nbe... No, just reread Harry Potter #5 and see who Ginny is dating. Then, read my fic and keep reviewing... And, when I get to the second story of this fic, you will realize what is going on! Sorry that I can't say more, thanks for reviewing though!
Roxy: I shall take up a fund. Want to be the first to donate?
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The next couple of weeks went by without much interruption: Lily and James were still disagreeing, though Jackie and Sirius had made up long enough to retalliate against the Slytherins by putting dungbombs in the boys lavatory very late at night, and Jena and Remus were often caught gazing at eachother through crowded corridors and the common room buzz. By early October, Remus and Lily had come to the conclusion that there would be a Halloween ball for fourth years and up, and it was to be a costume ball. James asked Lily immediately, and she shot him down just as quickly. She was hoping that Ben Corners, though there had been no further news with him other than a few short conversations about Quidditch and how annoying homework was, would finally realize his love for her and ask her to go out. Jackie, on the other hand, had grown bored with her crush on Ryan Chang, and was moving on to a sixth year Ravenclaw called Perry Patil, who was rather good looking. Everything was uneventful until the first Quidditch match of the season: Gryffindor versus Slytherin.
Lily and Jena bundled up in coats and their scarlet and gold scarves, which they would around their neck a couple times due to their very long length. Jackie and James had left early as she was on the team, but they met up with Remus, Sirius, and Peter in the common room before they headed out to the pitch.
"I swear, if we lose to Slytherin, I will personally kill James and them myself," Sirius was saying as they made their from the front steps of the school to the field. It was promising to be a spectacular game, and the crowd was quite torn between schools. The Slytherins were sticking together, sneering at anyone that passed. Once they reached their seats, they huddled together for warmth and Sirius added, "I'll kill Jackie too... better score a lot."
"Mr. Black, it's just a game!" exclaimed Professor Flitwick cheerfully. They were sitting in the teacher's box, due to the fact that Sirius was the commentator of the games. Professor Dumbledore said that having students announce the games was much more enjoyable than the teachers, as the students often got much more riled up and were much more enthusiastic. Sirius was a bit over the top.
Sirius started blowing air through his lips, making them flap, and grinned at the girls' strange looks. "I'm warming up," he explained, and they nodded in realization. Madam Hooch motioned for him to start, with the team line ups and such, so he began. He said Slytherins names quietly and very loathingly as they came onto the field, flying laps around the stadium. But when the Gryffindow team appeared on the field, their scarlet outfits a sign of hope for their loyal fans, Sirius broke out in pandimonium.
"Jackie Storms is the new chaser for this great team! She promises to be a great player, and is also pretty hot - sorry professor," he added at McGonnagall's disapproving tut. "And last but not least, my good ol' pal, James Potter! The best seeker that Gryffindor has EVER HAD!" The Gryffindor fans cheered loudly while the Slytherin's booed. It was about a sixty - forty crowd, in Gryffindors favor, and Lily found herself praying that their team won - for Jackie's benefit, of course.
"All right, as the game begins... Slimy Slytherins have posession of the ball. Flint passes to Goyle, Goyle to ... INTERCEPTED! Jackie Storms has the ball, she's zooming towards the rings... AND SHE SCORES!" he shouted into the voice magnifer. "TEN TO ZERO, GRYFFINDOR'S LEAD!"
The teachers gave polite claps while the Gryffindor students jumped up and down happily. Jena was beginning to see what this Quidditch stuff was all about.
James was zooming around, keeping a close eye out for the golden snitch. His chocolate brown eyes scanned the stadium slowly, picking up on every detail. He heard the Gryffindor side errupt in cheers again - twenty to zero now - and watched at the Slytherin seeker, a heavy girl named Maudy Zebra, analyzed the scene as well...
And then he saw it. Glittering across the stadium, nearly twenty feet below Gryffindor's keeper. James knew that Zebra girl had no chance - her Clean Sweep had nothing on his Nimbus - and he went for it, like a streak of lightning. He was just about there, arm outstretched to reach it, fingers grazing the smooth surface, when he felt a very painful sensation explode within him, and he shot forward off his broom, falling straight down very quickly, until he was flat on his back in the field.
His chest hurt to breathe, and he was gasping. But he felt something flittering around in his hand; he opened it up and the golden snitch flew out a foot away from it. He grinned, winningly, then everything became a blur... and then black.
:::......:::
The next thing James knew, he was in the hospital wing, with Peter, Remus, Sirius, Jena, Jackie, and Lily looming over his bed, faces worried but Sirius' not worried at all, simply... glowling from his happiness at the defeat.
"I think he's coming around," said Jackie slowly, still dressed in her Quidditch uniform. She went to get Madam Pomfrey, and Sirius was nearly jumping up and down in excitement. He felt a hand on his forehead and gazed up to see Madam Pomfrey above him. Peter looked as though he was going to wet himself from the excitment.
"Is he all right?" asked Moony.
"He's fine... didn't even fracture a rib, the lucky one. He should be able to leave after he gets a good nights' rest."
"He's going to miss the party in his honor!" exclaimed Sirius, disapointed. He raked a hand through his hair and sighed sulkily. "That Flint git was aiming for you, Prongs. Everyone saw it - prat didn't even get in trouble..."
"S'okay," replied James. "I'm fine. Just a couple bruises is all." He coughed momentarily and grinned up at Lily. "Were you worried that I was going to die before you could admitt you're undying love for me?" He grinned as her face flushed and she muttered something under her breath, but it sounded like a cuss word.
"I was worried enough for you! You should have let it go longer so I could have scored some more. I had a great play -" said Jackie, but she was cut off by Sirius who finished telling the complicated tale in a way that made everyone realize why he was the announcer - James thought idley that maybe Padfoot should teach for Professor Binns.
"That's enough for today, kids... better had back now so Mr. Potter can rest," said Madam Pomfrey, ushering the students out dutifully. "And you, Mr. Potter - get some rest."
:::......:::
The next morning, Lily trudged down to breakfast, sleepy and happy at their victory over Slytherin. The party had been a long one, and Lily didn't have to power nor will to disband the happy students. As she entered the Great Hall, she remembered how Sirius began singing the Hogwarts school song at the top of his voice, which was quite entertaining as well as deafening. She sat down at the table, thankful that it was a Sunday and there were no classes. She was just pouring herself juice when she heard a loud ruckus, and the owls came flying in. An issue of the Daily Prophet landed on her empty plate, and she unrolled it.
What she read nearly caused her to go into cardio arrset.
'Three Mysterious Deaths in Diagon Alley,' read the front page, and there were pictures of three people that Lily didn't recognize frowning up at her. Then, the article continued, in painful detail, the events of the night and how the killer was still on the lose. She showed it to Jackie as soon as she arrived, and the two simply sat in stunned silence for what seemed like an eternity.
"Who do you think..?" But Lily shook her head, deferring the question. She had spotted the Marauders, who were huddled down at the end of the table, looking suspicious and muttering softly to eachother. She didn't have a good feeling about this - especially when James glanced over at her, and he didn't look his usual mischievous self. Something was going on - and James Potter knew what it was.
:::......:::
A/N: BUM BUM BUM! Sorry so short again... sincerely I am.
Lucylishous: yes, Ben scrambled forms... Neb...Ebn..Nbe... No, just reread Harry Potter #5 and see who Ginny is dating. Then, read my fic and keep reviewing... And, when I get to the second story of this fic, you will realize what is going on! Sorry that I can't say more, thanks for reviewing though!
Roxy: I shall take up a fund. Want to be the first to donate?
Disclaimer: What do you think?
Please Review!