((Same disclaimer.

musicgirl141- I know. But it'll get better in the end.. I mean, they marry each other. Hehe. Oh, and do you mean when James wanted to find her to ask her if he was Captain? If so, he found her. But I thought that conversation would be boring, so in the Quidditch chapter I just said he was Captain.

otakuprincess- Aw! You make me feel so appreciated. Thanks! And yeah, James without Lily makes me sad, but she lost him. Keep reading though..there might be a twist.

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The next week was not a good one for Lily. Everywhere she went she got pity looks from other students. She didn't mind that so much, but James was ignoring her. She had never cried so much in her life. And worst of all, he seemed oblivious to the hurt he was causing in her.

Care of Magical Creatures soon became her least favourite class as the week continued. She watched as James and Tara took care of a Niffler together, laughing and having fun. The Niffler began to dig, and soon Tara was covered in dirt. James brushed the dirt off of her face softly, and they drew in for a kiss. It was a long one.

"Lily. Focus." Theia said gently. Her, Sirius and Remus were having fun with their Niffler as it dug through the earth.

"I can't." Lily said softly. She felt the tears coming on again. "When they're together, they're so happy. They're a better match than James and I could have ever been." Lily said quietly.

"I don't know about that. But it happened. You can't do anything about it." Theia said, her full attention now on Lily.

"I love him. And I feel like I should be mad at Tara. Like I should hate her. But she's too nice...she doesn't deserve my anger." Lily continued. She hadn't heard Theia's comment. Theia sighed, and gave Lily a hug. When she released her friend, Lily continued.

"And Remus is awkward around me now because he feels guilty. And James is ignoring him. And I've ruined our group." Lily finished quietly. Theia didn't know what to say. For the rest of the class, Lily was silent. She focused on the Niffler, but not even it's adorable antics could cheer her up. When class finally ended, Lily was relieved. She went to the library where the peace and quiet could soothe her.

James had no idea what Lily was going through. He was making a point not to look at her; he was still angry. He wasn't speaking to Remus, either. Instead, he was spending almost every moment of the day with Tara and her friends, occasionally talking to Theia and Sirius when they weren't with Lily or Remus.

When Care of Magical Creatures ended, James was hot and sweaty, like the rest of the class, from being outside in the sun.

"You look like you need a swim. Hogwarts should have a swimming pool." Tara grinned.

"There's a bathtub in my dorm and it's huge. I say we take a dip there."

"Bathing suits on." Tara said, giggling.

"Okay." James said, and they headed up to his dorm. Sirius was waiting by Sir Cadogan.

"Hey, James. I need a shower; I'm roasting. And your shower is the bomb. Let me in will you?"

"Fine. But you're going in Lily's room 'cause we're taking a bath in mine." James said, and Sir Cadogan swung open.

"Accio bathing suit." Taras aid as they entered. Seconds later, a hot pink bathing suit zoomed into the Dorm through the open portrait hole. Cadogan closed, and Sirius headed for Lily's shower, locking the door behind him.

James and Tara headed to his bathroom, and as Tara changed into her bathing suit, James filled up the tub.

"No peeking while I change." Tara ordered, smiling. As soon as she was in her suit, James got into his. James had put the tub on Mist setting, so the room quickly filled with mist. They got into the deep, cold bathtub together, completely hidden by the mist.

"Aw, I can't see how skimpy your bathing suit is." James remarked, jokingly. But even so, his manhood grew erect, having seen her briefly before the mist settled in.

"I can't even see you...hold on. Is that you? Tara asked, reaching out.

"Ow!" James suddenly cried. Tara had poked him in the eye.

"Sorry!" Tara said, wading over closer to James. Up close, she could see him through the mist. He held her close, ignoring the usual pains in his manhood. Tara looked really pretty in her suit.

Meanwhile, Lily was sweating in the library. She couldn't concentrate on her books, and headed up to the dormitory. Entering, she headed up to her room, to find the bathroom door locked. Instead of using Alohomora, she called out.

"Theia?" she asked, wondering how Theia had gotten in.

"No. Sirius." came the faint reply. "I'm in here...don't come in unless you want to see me nude."

"Ew. No. I'll use the other bathroom." Lily said, grinning. She turned and left, leaving Sirius playfully disappointed. She headed into James' bathroom, which was unlocked, and was amazed by all the mist. She approached the bathtub, wonderign why the Mist settign was on. She turned it off, and instantly all the mist parted. Too late she realized that James might have been bathing. She saw him and Tara kissing in the bathtub. With the sudden absense of mist, they looked around, surprised. James spotted Lily, and sprung out of the bathtub as she turned and fled.

As James lept out of the tub, his baggy bathing suit bottoms fell off, floating in the water. He didn't notice in his hurry to catch Lily. He caught up with her, and forced her to look at him. Her green eyes were filled with tears, and seeing James naked didn't help.

"YOUR FUCKING HER NOW?" Lily screamed. Again, she wasn't one to swear usually. But this situtation called for it. James seemed to realize that, too.

"I'm not shagging her. We were in the tub 'cause it's massive and like a pool. With our bathing suits on. Mine fell off when I chased after you and I didn't notice." he said calmly. "And why did you come in here anyways?"

"Sirius was in my bathroom. I didn't think you'd be in yours...I didn't really think. I turned off the mist, thinking you'd left it on and I see you kissing her." Lily paused for breath, feeling her emotions roaring again. "You've really hurt me, James. I love you, and you're making-out with Tara everywhere I go."

James had nothing to say to that. He felt a searing pain in his stomach, and he almost doubled over. Then he realized it was his heart. He had been packing layers of ice around it where Lily was concerned this past week, and it was all melting away.

"Why do you do this to me, Lily? Everytime I tell myself I can't have you, you convince me it's possible. I have a girlfriend now. I can't leave her...for all I know, tomorrow you'll be mad at me for something else." James said quietly, feeling near tears himself as he watched Lily. He heard a a soft sigh behind him, and turned. Tara was standing in the doorway of the bathroom, holding his suit. Wordlessly, she passed it to James, and he slipped it back on, blushing only slightly. After a moment of silence, Tara spoke.

"I like you alot, James. But Lily's been your love for seven years. You had a row, and now you're dating me. But as much as I like this, I don't want to come in between you two. Everybody fights, you know. It doesn't mean you two aren't meant for each other. And the story of the dance has been going around the school, so I've heard about it. I think you two should forgive each other, and please...forgive Remus, James."