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OK! Here's chapter 14! Once again, a big huge thanks goes to my friend Jen who's awesome! Jen, I wouldn't be able to do this without your help! Anywho, please read and review, thanks!
Special Note for Hitomi Fanel: I would love for you to draw James in the pink dress, I would find it highly amusing! E-mail me if you do! My e- mail's on my profile under my bio so please do draw it! I would love to see it. And thanks for all the positive reviews!
Special Note for peachgirl1608: I know you reviewed like ages ago but I thought I should answer your question, yeah, I kind of 'borrowed' stuff from the movie but my main reference point has been the first Harry Potter book.
Special Note to everyone else who has reviewed: Thanks for reviewing! Constructive criticism is always welcome and thanks for being so positive! Hearing that others like my story really makes my day!
Chapter 14: Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
Lily soon discovered that being muggle born didn't put her at much of a disadvantage in her classes. Even those from wizarding families didn't' have much of a head start because there was so much to learn. The only exception was Megan. Lily had suspected Megan knew more about magic than she let on, and was soon convinced this was so. With little effort, Megan was easily one of Hogwarts' most talented students. Whenever a teacher asked a question, Megan knew the answer. As if that wasn't enough, she also possessed a large amount of charm and could get away with just about anything, but she wasn't the only one. Lily had noticed Sirius was also quite charming. In the few short weeks since school had started, several of the girls had developed crushes on him and would gaze at him with dreamy expressions for hours on end.
James, however, was a whole different matter. Far from being charming like his two friends, he was easily one of, if not the most arrogant person Lily had ever met. He would swagger down the hallways like he owned the place, despite the embarrassment he had suffered at Megan's hands. Lily was sure the only thing keeping him somewhat in check was the fact that Megan still had control of him. Although, Megan had yet to make him do anything even close to being as embarrassing as the 'pretty in pink incident', as it was now referred to, but Megan had informed Lily that would be changed shortly. The weirdest part about it was that despite his ego, James was popular. It blew Lily's mind that this scrawny little dorky four-eyed kid was popular. She could understand why Sirius was, but James? It was impossible! She came to the conclusion that the only logical reason he popular was because he was friends with Sirius.
Another thing Lily had a hard time figuring out was how Remus and Peter were friends with the two pranksters. Granted, Peter was more of a tag-a- long then a friend but Remus was in no way shape or form a mere tag-a-long, but rather quite good friends with the pair. Lily just couldn't understand why such a nice, polite, quiet, studious and serious boy would want to hang out with two obnoxious, rambunctious, arrogant and foolhardy boys who could care less about schoolwork.
While in the library one day, Lily decided to ask him about it. Maybe he wasn't really friends with them, but rather just needed someone to hang out with. While Megan returned several books, including Moste Potente Potions, Lily wandered over to the table Remus was sitting at.
"Hi Remus!" she said as she sat down across from him.
Remus looked up from his work and smiled, "Oh, hi Lily," he said.
"Whatcha doing?" Lily asked.
"My Potions essay for Friday," Remus replied, "I found some really good stuff for it in these books." He indicated a stack of about six books to Lily's left. "Some of the stuff was very interesting, I never dragon's blood had so many properties."
"Yeah, neither did I," Lily said with a laugh, "But then again, I didn't even know dragons existed until July."
Remus laughed too, "It must have been quite a shock to get that letter," he said, "I was kind of surprised when I got mine too."
"How come?" Lily inquired, although she had a feeling she knew the answer.
"It was just a bit of a shock, that's all," Remus replied hastily, "I hadn't realized I'd get to come here."
"But I thought all wizarding kids came here," Lily said.
"Yeah, but I, um, I mean, er," Remus stuttered.
"It's OK," Lily cut in apologetically, "It's really none of my business."
Remus looked relieved, then turned suspicious, "Do you know something?" he asked.
"What?" Lily said, taken aback, "No, I don't think so."
Remus relaxed, "OK, never mind," he said, "Guess I'm just being paranoid."
After an awkward silence, Lily spoke.
"Well, at least you aren't leaving your assignment until the last minute," she commented, "Like some people I could name."
"I assume you're referring to James and Sirius," Remus said, sounding amused.
"Who else?" Lily said as she rolled her eyes, "I don't know how you can stand them! They're so arrogant! Well, Sirius not so much, but James is impossible!"
"Ah, he just takes some getting used to," Remus said dismissively.
"That's what Megan said," Lily said.
"Well, Megan is usually right," Remus said.
"I just don't understand how you can be friends with them!" Lily exclaimed, "You're the complete opposite of them! You don't break rules, you don't mess around during class, you do you're homework, you're quiet and polite, how can you stand them?"
Remus shrugged, "We're more alike then you think," he replied.
"Still, how can you be friends with them?" Lily asked.
"We just are," he replied, "It's that simple."
"Nothing's that simple," Lily argued.
Remus shrugged again, "Whatever," he said.
Megan came bounding over, "Hey guys!" she said. She looked at Remus' scattered notes, "Potions essay?" she asked.
Remus nodded, "Yep," he replied, "Are you done yours?"
"Of course," Megan replied with a grin, "I was just returning a book on potions actually."
"What book?" Remus inquired.
"Everyday Potions For Students," Megan replied with a perfectly straight face, "It's quite good and very helpful. It also had few unusual spells as well."
Lily bit her tongue to keep from laughing aloud. Megan sure was quick on her feet when it came to being questioned about things.
"Guess I'll have to check it out then," Remus said.
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The week passed slowly with little excitement until Friday afternoon. Having completed another week of classes, Lily and Megan relaxed under a large tree by the lake after class as they discussed more revenge ideas.
"Well, why don't we do something to a teacher?" Lily suggested, "That would get them in a lot of trouble."
"But which teacher?" Megan asked, "We need someone who would totally freak about it."
"McGonagall?" Lily offered.
Megan shook her head, "No, we want to get them in trouble, not kill them," she said.
"Couldn't we do both?" Lily asked hopefully," Then they'd never bother us again."
Megan grinned, "Good point," she said, "McGonagall it is. So what should we do? Warts, boils, green hair, horrible make-up.?"
"Why not the works?"
"Now you're talking!"
"And levitate Flitwick," Lily said, "That'll be good for a laugh because he's so tiny."
"Indeed it will," Megan agreed, "Make Sprout grow grass for hair."
"Turn Laroche's clothes pink."
"Now that's just downright dangerous."
"Yes, but funny."
"True enough," Megan agreed, "And make Binns mute because he drones on and on and on. It's like he's full of those energizer batteries muggles use for their little toys."
"Should we hex Dumbledore?" Lily asked.
"No!" Megan said, "He's the Headmaster! But we could hex Griffin, she's not the nicest Deputy Headmistress in the world."
"Didn't you say her niece was in Gryffindor with us though? What if she gets made about it and goes after the boys?" Lily asked.
"Nah, she would think it was hilarious," said Megan, "She doesn't like her much either, even if she is her aunt."
"So should we." Lily started but she was interrupted by the arrival of Malfoy, Snape, Simon, Jennifer and Bellatrix (Sirius' cousin).
"Why, hello mudbloods," Malfoy drawled, "Having fun are we?"
"We were until you stupid Slytherins showed up!" Lily snapped as she stood up.
"Oh look everybody!" exclaimed Jennifer, "Megan's little pet can talk!"
Megan stood up and drew her wand, "You think you're so witty don't you?" she said, "Well I think you're a bit batty! Kenitious!" Green sparks shot out of Megan's wand and turned into giant bats that dive-bombed the Slytherins before flying off.
"And I think you could all use a bit of colour!" Lily said, "Colorare!" Multi-coloured sparks shot out of her wand and turned the Slytherins' clothing bright neon colours.
"Brilliant Lily!" Megan exclaimed.
The Slytherins, however, we not amused.
"You're in trouble this time!" Simone spluttered, "When my father."
"Running to daddy now are we?" Megan mocked, "Are you a crybaby Simon?"
"No!" Simon said, but there was slight whine in his voice. He pulled out his wand. "And you're going to regret saying that mudblood! Dakfulikos!"
But Megan was too quick for him. "Protego!" she shouted and the spell was deflected back at Simon who managed to duck just in time so the spell hit Snape instead.
Lily and Megan giggled as Snape's legs wobbled all over the place.
"Idiot!" Snape yelled as he pulled out his wand and pointed it at Simon, "Incendio!" Sparks flew from his wand at Simon and the hem of Simon's robes caught fire.
"AHH!" he yelled, "Put it out! Put it out!" He ran over to the lake and splashed around to put out the flames. He turned around and pointed his wand at Snape. "Densaugeo!" he yelled and sparks shot at Snape, but he somehow managed to duck, and the spell hit Bellatrix instead.
"You imbecile!" she shrieked as he teeth began growing at and alarming rate. She pulled out her wand but because of her teeth, she could no longer talk and as a result, he spell backfired so that she was thrown back into Jennifer and Malfoy.
"You know, they really do more damage to themselves then if we hexed them," Megan commented, and Lily laughed.
"Get off me!" Malfoy yelled angrily, as he pushed the girls aside. He stood up, brushed himself off, and drew his wand. He muttered something and his wand emitted a loud 'bang' and everyone fell silent.
"Why are we fighting each other?" he asked coldly, "We came here to hex the mudbloods."
"Oh, but watching you fight amongst yourselves is so much more entertaining!" Megan said and Lily giggled.
Malfoy was livid. "You see how they mock us?" he roared, "They deserve to be on the receiving end of our spells!"
"To bad we're to advanced for you so it's always going to be you who's on the receiving end," Megan said, "And guess what? I'm feeling generous today. What about you Lily? Are you in a giving mood?
"Yes, yes I am," Lily said.
"Well, there's more of us then there are of you so there!" Malfoy said, "And I'm going to get you!"
"Oh really?" Megan said, "You and what army?"
"Who do you think? They're right behind me." he trailed off as he looked over his shoulder to discover his companions were running away as fast as they could. He made a strange gurgling noise as he looked nervously at Megan, and then bolted after his companions.
Megan and Lily collapsed into a heap of giggles.
"Wow!" Lily said when they had calmed down, "They really are stupid aren't they?"
"Uh huh," Megan said, "But maybe we should head back to the Common Room, just so that they don't come looking for us again."
"Sounds like a plan," Lily said and they headed off in towards the castle.
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Later that night, after dinner in the Common Room, Professor McGonagall entered. Everyone looked up expectantly.
"Not to worry," she said, "There's no news, I just need to speak with Remus."
Everyone looked over at Remus who was sitting with the other Gryffindor first year boys. He stood up and walked over to McGonagall who took him outside. He returned several minutes later, went up to the boys' dormitory, came back downstairs with a small duffle bag, said good-bye to his friends saying he was needed at home and would return in a few days, and then left with McGonagall.
"Well that was odd," Lily heard James say, "Wonder what's up?"
"His mom probably misses him or something," Lily heard Sirius reply, "You know how over protective she is."
Lily looked at Megan who nodded.
Yes, it made sense Remus was leaving, as the next day was a full moon. Lily wondered what it must be like for him to have to lie about where he was going. She had noticed he had seemed rather sickly the past few days but hadn't realized he would have to leave so soon. Then again, if it kept her safe, she didn't mind. She felt sorry for him but the fact that he wouldn't be in the school made her feel safer. This feeling in turn made her feel guilty. Remus was one of the nicest boys she'd ever met and she was scared of him.
She had asked Megan about werewolves before. Megan had explained that many in the magic community feared werewolves and that their fears were valid as some werewolves were actually quite nasty. However, she said it was unfair to judge all werewolves as being the same. After all, not all witches and wizards were nice. She had also explained the reason Remus was refraining from telling people he was werewolf was because he would have been bullied mercilessly by other students and many parents would likely complain to Dumbledore about him being at school. The parents wouldn't care about safety measures and would rather have him out of Hogwarts completely. Even in the magic world there was a lot of discrimination.
After hearing about this Lily had felt guilty about her reaction to when Megan had told her Remus was a werewolf. She had jumped to conclusions without getting to know Remus first and who was she to judge? She wasn't perfect either. She resolved to become better friends with Remus in hopes of making him feel comfortable enough that he didn't have to keep his secret.
She leaned back in her chair and looked around the packed common room. Maybe if the other Gryffindors were just as accepting of Remus as she hoped she was, he wouldn't feel the need to hide, but she knew that was a big maybe. She had gottan the impression Remus was very nervous about telling others more about himself than he needed to.
"Something wrong Lily?" asked Julie.
Lily shook her head, "No," she replied, "Just thinking."
"About what?" inquired Julie.
Lily grinned, "How sweet revenge is," she said.
"Ah," Julie said, "I see. So have you decided what this revenge will be yet?"
Lily nodded, "Yep," she said.
"Are you going to tell me?" Julie asked.
"Nope," Lily said.
"And why's that?" asked Julie.
"It's a surprise," said Lily.
"That big huh?" Julie said, "I get the feeling you and Megan are going all out for this."
"Oh yeah," said Lily, "We are."
"Then I can't wait to see it," said Julie.
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OK so that's the end of chapter 15 and as once again I need to thank Jen for all her help. I know, it was mostly just fluff but I did have some excitement in it. I'm slowly trying to bring Lily's character back to being the excitable and hyperactive girl she was at the beginning and I'm trying to focus less on Megan. I know, for awhile there it was all about Megan but it was from Lily's perspective so it was really weird, sorry about that. I'm trying to stay away from that and it's getting easier because Lily's becoming more accustomed and comfortable with the magical world. The next few chapters will be up fairly soon, I have a rough outline for them so writing them out depends on how much homework I get because the more homework I have, the less free time I have. Anywho, please review with your ideas/opinions/advice/constructive criticism because they are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
~*~MeGaN~*~
OK! Here's chapter 14! Once again, a big huge thanks goes to my friend Jen who's awesome! Jen, I wouldn't be able to do this without your help! Anywho, please read and review, thanks!
Special Note for Hitomi Fanel: I would love for you to draw James in the pink dress, I would find it highly amusing! E-mail me if you do! My e- mail's on my profile under my bio so please do draw it! I would love to see it. And thanks for all the positive reviews!
Special Note for peachgirl1608: I know you reviewed like ages ago but I thought I should answer your question, yeah, I kind of 'borrowed' stuff from the movie but my main reference point has been the first Harry Potter book.
Special Note to everyone else who has reviewed: Thanks for reviewing! Constructive criticism is always welcome and thanks for being so positive! Hearing that others like my story really makes my day!
Chapter 14: Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
Lily soon discovered that being muggle born didn't put her at much of a disadvantage in her classes. Even those from wizarding families didn't' have much of a head start because there was so much to learn. The only exception was Megan. Lily had suspected Megan knew more about magic than she let on, and was soon convinced this was so. With little effort, Megan was easily one of Hogwarts' most talented students. Whenever a teacher asked a question, Megan knew the answer. As if that wasn't enough, she also possessed a large amount of charm and could get away with just about anything, but she wasn't the only one. Lily had noticed Sirius was also quite charming. In the few short weeks since school had started, several of the girls had developed crushes on him and would gaze at him with dreamy expressions for hours on end.
James, however, was a whole different matter. Far from being charming like his two friends, he was easily one of, if not the most arrogant person Lily had ever met. He would swagger down the hallways like he owned the place, despite the embarrassment he had suffered at Megan's hands. Lily was sure the only thing keeping him somewhat in check was the fact that Megan still had control of him. Although, Megan had yet to make him do anything even close to being as embarrassing as the 'pretty in pink incident', as it was now referred to, but Megan had informed Lily that would be changed shortly. The weirdest part about it was that despite his ego, James was popular. It blew Lily's mind that this scrawny little dorky four-eyed kid was popular. She could understand why Sirius was, but James? It was impossible! She came to the conclusion that the only logical reason he popular was because he was friends with Sirius.
Another thing Lily had a hard time figuring out was how Remus and Peter were friends with the two pranksters. Granted, Peter was more of a tag-a- long then a friend but Remus was in no way shape or form a mere tag-a-long, but rather quite good friends with the pair. Lily just couldn't understand why such a nice, polite, quiet, studious and serious boy would want to hang out with two obnoxious, rambunctious, arrogant and foolhardy boys who could care less about schoolwork.
While in the library one day, Lily decided to ask him about it. Maybe he wasn't really friends with them, but rather just needed someone to hang out with. While Megan returned several books, including Moste Potente Potions, Lily wandered over to the table Remus was sitting at.
"Hi Remus!" she said as she sat down across from him.
Remus looked up from his work and smiled, "Oh, hi Lily," he said.
"Whatcha doing?" Lily asked.
"My Potions essay for Friday," Remus replied, "I found some really good stuff for it in these books." He indicated a stack of about six books to Lily's left. "Some of the stuff was very interesting, I never dragon's blood had so many properties."
"Yeah, neither did I," Lily said with a laugh, "But then again, I didn't even know dragons existed until July."
Remus laughed too, "It must have been quite a shock to get that letter," he said, "I was kind of surprised when I got mine too."
"How come?" Lily inquired, although she had a feeling she knew the answer.
"It was just a bit of a shock, that's all," Remus replied hastily, "I hadn't realized I'd get to come here."
"But I thought all wizarding kids came here," Lily said.
"Yeah, but I, um, I mean, er," Remus stuttered.
"It's OK," Lily cut in apologetically, "It's really none of my business."
Remus looked relieved, then turned suspicious, "Do you know something?" he asked.
"What?" Lily said, taken aback, "No, I don't think so."
Remus relaxed, "OK, never mind," he said, "Guess I'm just being paranoid."
After an awkward silence, Lily spoke.
"Well, at least you aren't leaving your assignment until the last minute," she commented, "Like some people I could name."
"I assume you're referring to James and Sirius," Remus said, sounding amused.
"Who else?" Lily said as she rolled her eyes, "I don't know how you can stand them! They're so arrogant! Well, Sirius not so much, but James is impossible!"
"Ah, he just takes some getting used to," Remus said dismissively.
"That's what Megan said," Lily said.
"Well, Megan is usually right," Remus said.
"I just don't understand how you can be friends with them!" Lily exclaimed, "You're the complete opposite of them! You don't break rules, you don't mess around during class, you do you're homework, you're quiet and polite, how can you stand them?"
Remus shrugged, "We're more alike then you think," he replied.
"Still, how can you be friends with them?" Lily asked.
"We just are," he replied, "It's that simple."
"Nothing's that simple," Lily argued.
Remus shrugged again, "Whatever," he said.
Megan came bounding over, "Hey guys!" she said. She looked at Remus' scattered notes, "Potions essay?" she asked.
Remus nodded, "Yep," he replied, "Are you done yours?"
"Of course," Megan replied with a grin, "I was just returning a book on potions actually."
"What book?" Remus inquired.
"Everyday Potions For Students," Megan replied with a perfectly straight face, "It's quite good and very helpful. It also had few unusual spells as well."
Lily bit her tongue to keep from laughing aloud. Megan sure was quick on her feet when it came to being questioned about things.
"Guess I'll have to check it out then," Remus said.
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The week passed slowly with little excitement until Friday afternoon. Having completed another week of classes, Lily and Megan relaxed under a large tree by the lake after class as they discussed more revenge ideas.
"Well, why don't we do something to a teacher?" Lily suggested, "That would get them in a lot of trouble."
"But which teacher?" Megan asked, "We need someone who would totally freak about it."
"McGonagall?" Lily offered.
Megan shook her head, "No, we want to get them in trouble, not kill them," she said.
"Couldn't we do both?" Lily asked hopefully," Then they'd never bother us again."
Megan grinned, "Good point," she said, "McGonagall it is. So what should we do? Warts, boils, green hair, horrible make-up.?"
"Why not the works?"
"Now you're talking!"
"And levitate Flitwick," Lily said, "That'll be good for a laugh because he's so tiny."
"Indeed it will," Megan agreed, "Make Sprout grow grass for hair."
"Turn Laroche's clothes pink."
"Now that's just downright dangerous."
"Yes, but funny."
"True enough," Megan agreed, "And make Binns mute because he drones on and on and on. It's like he's full of those energizer batteries muggles use for their little toys."
"Should we hex Dumbledore?" Lily asked.
"No!" Megan said, "He's the Headmaster! But we could hex Griffin, she's not the nicest Deputy Headmistress in the world."
"Didn't you say her niece was in Gryffindor with us though? What if she gets made about it and goes after the boys?" Lily asked.
"Nah, she would think it was hilarious," said Megan, "She doesn't like her much either, even if she is her aunt."
"So should we." Lily started but she was interrupted by the arrival of Malfoy, Snape, Simon, Jennifer and Bellatrix (Sirius' cousin).
"Why, hello mudbloods," Malfoy drawled, "Having fun are we?"
"We were until you stupid Slytherins showed up!" Lily snapped as she stood up.
"Oh look everybody!" exclaimed Jennifer, "Megan's little pet can talk!"
Megan stood up and drew her wand, "You think you're so witty don't you?" she said, "Well I think you're a bit batty! Kenitious!" Green sparks shot out of Megan's wand and turned into giant bats that dive-bombed the Slytherins before flying off.
"And I think you could all use a bit of colour!" Lily said, "Colorare!" Multi-coloured sparks shot out of her wand and turned the Slytherins' clothing bright neon colours.
"Brilliant Lily!" Megan exclaimed.
The Slytherins, however, we not amused.
"You're in trouble this time!" Simone spluttered, "When my father."
"Running to daddy now are we?" Megan mocked, "Are you a crybaby Simon?"
"No!" Simon said, but there was slight whine in his voice. He pulled out his wand. "And you're going to regret saying that mudblood! Dakfulikos!"
But Megan was too quick for him. "Protego!" she shouted and the spell was deflected back at Simon who managed to duck just in time so the spell hit Snape instead.
Lily and Megan giggled as Snape's legs wobbled all over the place.
"Idiot!" Snape yelled as he pulled out his wand and pointed it at Simon, "Incendio!" Sparks flew from his wand at Simon and the hem of Simon's robes caught fire.
"AHH!" he yelled, "Put it out! Put it out!" He ran over to the lake and splashed around to put out the flames. He turned around and pointed his wand at Snape. "Densaugeo!" he yelled and sparks shot at Snape, but he somehow managed to duck, and the spell hit Bellatrix instead.
"You imbecile!" she shrieked as he teeth began growing at and alarming rate. She pulled out her wand but because of her teeth, she could no longer talk and as a result, he spell backfired so that she was thrown back into Jennifer and Malfoy.
"You know, they really do more damage to themselves then if we hexed them," Megan commented, and Lily laughed.
"Get off me!" Malfoy yelled angrily, as he pushed the girls aside. He stood up, brushed himself off, and drew his wand. He muttered something and his wand emitted a loud 'bang' and everyone fell silent.
"Why are we fighting each other?" he asked coldly, "We came here to hex the mudbloods."
"Oh, but watching you fight amongst yourselves is so much more entertaining!" Megan said and Lily giggled.
Malfoy was livid. "You see how they mock us?" he roared, "They deserve to be on the receiving end of our spells!"
"To bad we're to advanced for you so it's always going to be you who's on the receiving end," Megan said, "And guess what? I'm feeling generous today. What about you Lily? Are you in a giving mood?
"Yes, yes I am," Lily said.
"Well, there's more of us then there are of you so there!" Malfoy said, "And I'm going to get you!"
"Oh really?" Megan said, "You and what army?"
"Who do you think? They're right behind me." he trailed off as he looked over his shoulder to discover his companions were running away as fast as they could. He made a strange gurgling noise as he looked nervously at Megan, and then bolted after his companions.
Megan and Lily collapsed into a heap of giggles.
"Wow!" Lily said when they had calmed down, "They really are stupid aren't they?"
"Uh huh," Megan said, "But maybe we should head back to the Common Room, just so that they don't come looking for us again."
"Sounds like a plan," Lily said and they headed off in towards the castle.
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Later that night, after dinner in the Common Room, Professor McGonagall entered. Everyone looked up expectantly.
"Not to worry," she said, "There's no news, I just need to speak with Remus."
Everyone looked over at Remus who was sitting with the other Gryffindor first year boys. He stood up and walked over to McGonagall who took him outside. He returned several minutes later, went up to the boys' dormitory, came back downstairs with a small duffle bag, said good-bye to his friends saying he was needed at home and would return in a few days, and then left with McGonagall.
"Well that was odd," Lily heard James say, "Wonder what's up?"
"His mom probably misses him or something," Lily heard Sirius reply, "You know how over protective she is."
Lily looked at Megan who nodded.
Yes, it made sense Remus was leaving, as the next day was a full moon. Lily wondered what it must be like for him to have to lie about where he was going. She had noticed he had seemed rather sickly the past few days but hadn't realized he would have to leave so soon. Then again, if it kept her safe, she didn't mind. She felt sorry for him but the fact that he wouldn't be in the school made her feel safer. This feeling in turn made her feel guilty. Remus was one of the nicest boys she'd ever met and she was scared of him.
She had asked Megan about werewolves before. Megan had explained that many in the magic community feared werewolves and that their fears were valid as some werewolves were actually quite nasty. However, she said it was unfair to judge all werewolves as being the same. After all, not all witches and wizards were nice. She had also explained the reason Remus was refraining from telling people he was werewolf was because he would have been bullied mercilessly by other students and many parents would likely complain to Dumbledore about him being at school. The parents wouldn't care about safety measures and would rather have him out of Hogwarts completely. Even in the magic world there was a lot of discrimination.
After hearing about this Lily had felt guilty about her reaction to when Megan had told her Remus was a werewolf. She had jumped to conclusions without getting to know Remus first and who was she to judge? She wasn't perfect either. She resolved to become better friends with Remus in hopes of making him feel comfortable enough that he didn't have to keep his secret.
She leaned back in her chair and looked around the packed common room. Maybe if the other Gryffindors were just as accepting of Remus as she hoped she was, he wouldn't feel the need to hide, but she knew that was a big maybe. She had gottan the impression Remus was very nervous about telling others more about himself than he needed to.
"Something wrong Lily?" asked Julie.
Lily shook her head, "No," she replied, "Just thinking."
"About what?" inquired Julie.
Lily grinned, "How sweet revenge is," she said.
"Ah," Julie said, "I see. So have you decided what this revenge will be yet?"
Lily nodded, "Yep," she said.
"Are you going to tell me?" Julie asked.
"Nope," Lily said.
"And why's that?" asked Julie.
"It's a surprise," said Lily.
"That big huh?" Julie said, "I get the feeling you and Megan are going all out for this."
"Oh yeah," said Lily, "We are."
"Then I can't wait to see it," said Julie.
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OK so that's the end of chapter 15 and as once again I need to thank Jen for all her help. I know, it was mostly just fluff but I did have some excitement in it. I'm slowly trying to bring Lily's character back to being the excitable and hyperactive girl she was at the beginning and I'm trying to focus less on Megan. I know, for awhile there it was all about Megan but it was from Lily's perspective so it was really weird, sorry about that. I'm trying to stay away from that and it's getting easier because Lily's becoming more accustomed and comfortable with the magical world. The next few chapters will be up fairly soon, I have a rough outline for them so writing them out depends on how much homework I get because the more homework I have, the less free time I have. Anywho, please review with your ideas/opinions/advice/constructive criticism because they are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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