((Same disclaimer as before. I've only created a few characters the rest are JK Rowling's, the story is mine...the newest additions are Emma, Kathleen, Kate, Tara, and her other friends.))
I've decided to respond to some of the reviews I get, because they all--especially the predictions which are so close--deserve them.

Otakuprincess- Actually, unlike the last prediction I got, I'm not too sure what will happen next. I have a plan for Tara...but I'm not really sure what will happen. It kinda happens as I write and I don't usually know what will pop out of my brain! You're own story is really good, by the way.

Jane- I made an author's note page on that problem. I'll be deleting it soon, though. I have no idea what went wrong, but it's working for me now....hopefully you, too.

long-haired-hippie-freak- Awww! Thanks! I was just writing the first paragraph of the chapter when I got your review...so now I'm typing as fast as I can! =D

Dark Nadeshiko- Yeah...I feel sorry for them. It never works out. And it REALLY won't work out now.

Here's the story.))

An awkward silence passed between them. Lily's anger faded, leaving only her still-thriving love for James. But James couldn't bring himself to forgive her that easily. He could understand she had felt left out. Maybe if she had gone to a guy he didn't know. But Remus...that was going a little too far.

"So...we forgive and forget?" Lily asked, somewhat timidly.

"I can forgive, Lily. But I can't forget." James said simply. He gave Lily an awkward smile, and heading back to the Great Hall. He spotted Sirius and Theia, but didn't quite feel like heading over. Remus was just behind the two. Now he really didn't want to talk to them. Instead, he veered away, and spotted Tara chatting with some of her friends.

She waved at James as he headed over.

"Are you okay?" She asked, remembering how he had zoned out, and then left.

"I'm fine." James assured her. He was lying. His stomach was a churning mass and he felt ill. He put on a big smile, and Tara introduced him to her friends.

"James, all my friends." she introduced. James knew them all from Care of Magical Creatures class, where all the seventh years shared a lesson. Just then, the Weird Sisters began a quick and catchy beat. Tara turned to one of her friends, a short dark-skinned girl with long braided black hair.

"Oh! I love this song!" Tara said to her friend. James overheard, and turned to Tara.

"Do you want to dance with me?" he asked. There was a pang of guilt in his stomach, but he ignored it. Tara wasn't at all like Elle. And after Lily dancing with Remus...there wasn't much hope of them. Tara was surprised. She gazed up at James.

"Sure." she answered. The two headed to the dance floor, with Tara's friends looking amazed. Tara rested her head on his shoulder, smiling happily. James realized how small she was, as he held her in his arms. And after Elle's display, the dancing seemed amazing. The song ended, and Tara looked up at James, smiling.

"Thanks for the dance." James said. Tara smiled.

"Anytime." she said. They gazed at each other for a long time in silence. Meanwhile, Tara's friends were giggling and chatting.

"They're such a cute couple! They're perfect together!" The dark skinned girl giggled.

"Emma's right. But what about Lily Evans?" A girl called Kathleen asked.

"I don't know. They were cute together, too." Kate answered. All three girls sighed, slightly envious of their friend, but glad she had found James.

"It's about time Tara likes somebody." Emma said. The conversation stopped as James and Tara headed back to the group. The Weird Sisters had stopped playing; the dance was over.

"See you tomorrow?" Tara said hopefully to James.

"Yeah. I'll walk you to your dorm." he replied. The two headed to the Ravenclaw dormitory. As the portrait swung open, they gazed at each other again. Then James leaned down and kissed her cheek gently.

"See you." he said, heading off.

"Bye."

Sirius had been peering around the cornerm watching. Theia was right behind him.

"Did they kiss?" she whispered. Sirius nodded quickly, then stepped aroudn the corner as Tara went into her dorm.

"Prongs! How'd your night go?" Sirius asked. Theia appeared at his side. James thought about the beginning..how horrible it had been. How Lily had danced with his friend, and how he realized she had hurt him too much this time. He was giving up on her. And then near the end, with Tara, how the dance was amazing. He settled for the middle.

"It was okay."

"What about Lily?" Theia pressed. James frowned slightly, his mood dampening.

"She hurt me too much this time. Good night." he said, then headed to his Head dorm alone.