Chapter 12

Unknown to the two, their friends stood watching a disaster unfold in front of them. It made them so happy to see James kiss Lily. It worked they thought. They finally came to their senses and are going to go out. When Lily broke the kiss and walked out leaving James broken hearted, it broke their hearts. How could Lily do that? How could she leave the most perfect guy for her?

Sirius went over to help James while Gwen and Alice went to find Lily. They had to figure out what was going on between them. They had to make the plan work.

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"Look at them," Regulus Black said to Snape. "It's disgusting, absolutely appalling. How could Potter just betray his family honor to make out with a mudblood?" Snape looked at Regulus.

"How could he not?" Snape asked him as Lily left James. "Oh and look, she broke his wittle heart."

"There go the trusty sidekicks to help them out. Aren't they noble? They all help their friends in their need. True Gryffindors the lot of them," Roldolphus Lestrange said.

"They all make me sick. There is so much drama going through that house. 'Why don't we all play matchmaker guys? I'm sure we can ruin someone else's life today?'" Black said in a high pitch voice. The other two laughed at that.

"Wait, maybe there isn't enough drama in their lives. Maybe we can add some." Snape said.

"I'm not following you Snape."

"Me either," said Lestrange.

"Fellow Slytherins, I have a marvelous plan to break up this dramatic circle of Gryffindors that we hate. This will amusing I assure you. It may take a while to put into action, but it will be worth the wait."

"Get on with it Snape! I want to know what it is!" Black said.

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"Sorry mate. I know that you had your heart settled on Lily. I want you to know that it wasn't you, she just doesn't know what she wants."

"Am I that horrible Sirius? Did I drive her away? I mean, I know that I played pranks, but... You said yourself that she liked me." Sirius's look never faltered. He knew that it was a lie but he couldn't back down now. It was starting to work and he'd be damned if he'd admit to humiliating his friend. Marauders didn't do things like this.

"Mate, Prongs, Lily does like you. Maybe you were too forward. Maybe if you waited a little longer-"

"I would wait the forever for her Sirius. I just don't know how long forever may be. I think this goes beyond a simple school crush Sirius. I really think so." Sirius just stared at his friend. This was very un-James. He didn't usually act like this. Just then another song started to play.

[Chorus]

Have you ever loved somebody so much

It makes you cry

Have you ever needed something so bad

You can't sleep at night

Have you ever tried to find the words

But they don't come out right

Have you ever, have you ever

Have you ever been in love

Been in love so bad

You'd do anything to make them understand

Have you ever had someone steal your heart away

You'd give anything to make them feel the same

Have you ever searched for the words to get you in their heart

But you don't know what to say

And you don't know where to start

[Chorus]

Have you ever found the one

You've dreamed of all of your life

You'd do anything to look into their eyes

Have you finally found the one you've given your heart to

Only to find that one won't give their heart to you

Have you ever closed your eyes and

Dreamed that they were there

And all you can do is wait for the day when they will care

[Chorus]

What do I gotta do to get you in my arms baby

What do I gotta say to get to your heart

To make you understand how I need you next to me

Gotta get you in my world

'Cuz baby I can't sleep

[Chorus] (Brandy – Have you ever?)

"Oh Merlin Sirius, this is definitely more than a simple school crush."

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"Lily, why did you run out of there?" Alice asked her friend gently. Lily was known for her fast temper and the two girls didn't want to help that come out.

"I just, he asked, I'm so stupid." Gwen and Alice sat down next to Lily and the bench.

"Lily, you're not stupid. In fact I know many teachers that would vouch for the fact that you are brilliant. You are just confused on certain topics. James being on of those topics," Gwen stated putting her arm around Lily.

"What happened? Did he ask you out?" Alice asked again.

"Yeah he did. I panicked and said no. I don't want to end up like his old girlfriends. I don't want to give him my heart and then end up broken hearted. It wouldn't be fair to me."

"I think that you are being unfair to James. You didn't see him when you walked out Lily. I think that he really likes you," Gwen pointed out.

"People have always told me that I was better than him. They said I could do better than a prankster who breaks girls' hearts. I think that at that moment I proved them all wrong. He's perfect, isn't he?"

"Oh, no he isn't. Lily, he really isn't. In fact, I think that he is getting the better deal. You are this unattainable being that guys would love to catch. Those people are right Lily, you could do much better. The question is do you want to?" Gwen said again. Alice looked at he friend. Gwen had this gift for saying things that everyone wants to say, but then making a difference on people's outlook on things. It was really an amazing gift.

Lily thought for a moment. Did she want better than someone who could love her and give her everything she ever wanted or did she want James? James could give her anything and more. He loved her, her friends said so. He was handsome and had a great sense of himself. Wait, now that she thought about it, James was everything she ever wanted.

Without saying anything, Lily stood up and walked back into the castle. She heard music still playing, but this time a different song.

Night lift up the shades

let in the brilliant light of morning

but steady there now

for I am weak and starving for mercy

sleep has left me alone

to carry the weight of unraveling where we went wrong

it's all I can do to hang on

to keep me from falling

into old familiar shoes

[Chorus:]

how stupid could I be

a simpleton could see

that you're no good for me

but you're the only one I see

love has made me a fool

it set me on fire and watched as I floundered

unable to speak

except to cry out and wait for your answer

but you come around in your time

speaking of fabulous places

create an oasis

dries up as soon as you're gone

you leave me here burning

in this desert without you

[Chorus]

everything changes

everything falls apart

can't stop to feel myself losing control

but deep in my senses I know

[Chorus] (Sarah McLachlan – Stupid)

"Oh I don't care what the teachers say, I am stupid. Probably as stupid as they come."

A/N: Dun Dun Dun, will they get together? What is evil Snape playing at? What is the evil plan? When is the dance going to end? Review please!!!

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