Like Magic
A/n: Wahoo! I love it, how you guys are so completely awesome. Californiagurl- you are extremely cool and don't worry... James is going to need to work a LOT harder for Lily to give into him, it was the 3rd chapter! It's got a little while to go. Lol.
Oh oh! Everyone needs to read my friend jess04182's story , 'More Than an Illusion', if you don't like the title blame me ... we tried to talk that one out lol. But it's a Lily/James fic (obviously!) even though Sirius is her favorite, -sighs- I don't know when she'll see that James is the coolest Marauder. Lol. OK, sorry kids- READ ON!
-Chapter Four: Taking It Back –
I rolled out of bed with a thump as I heard my magical alarm clock go off. I walked slowly and sleepily into the bathroom. It was quite steamy and I couldn't see a thing so I began to wipe the fogged mirror. Honestly, Potter couldn't do anything. I froze at what I saw.
There was James Potter, standing in the doorway of the shower, towel around his waist and his hair still sticking up in every direction, and hating to admit it ... he looked quite hot.
"Aw, bugger." I heard the words escape my mouth but I couldn't take my eyes off him in that mirror. He was still frozen in place, until I realized I was in my silk, see-through, nightgown. "Blast." I said folding my arms over my chest. His eyes didn't waver.
"Bloody hell Potter!" I walked over to him and slapped him, hard. His hand flew to his right cheek. "Good Lord Evans! You're the one who walked in without knocking!" he told me, obviously mad. I saw he didn't have his glasses, so without thinking I grabbed them from the counter and handed them to him.
"I thought you said you'd give me another chance, and you walk in and slap me?" I could tell James' temper had erupted.
"You were staring at me!" I shouted, and it echoed back to me. He gave a sarcastic smile.
"Well you weren't exactly trying to hide your view of me either Lily." He said waving his wands over his bare chest. Six times, sixth time he's said my name.
"well I..." I stopped, I couldn't think of a good excuse. He smirked.
"You couldn't help but stare at me huh?" I shot him a glare and pointed my finger at him. "That right there Potter, that is why I loathe you." His smile disappeared.
"I take it back then." He said swiftly and walked out of the room. Leaving me alone, and sitting on the damp floor, head in my hands.
I didn't think it was fair actually. How he thought he could just, have me forgive everything he says. What a jerk. After taking my shower, and getting ready I went to meet my friends in the Great Hall. I sat down beside Marla smiling. James looked at me.
"Are you in a better mood Lily?" Seven bloody times now. I shot him a sarcastic smile.
"What ever are you talking about?" I asked, and everyone's mouth dropped open.
"Do mine eyes deceive me?" Sirius gasped, and I rolled my eyes. Here it came. "Are James Potter and Lily Evans actually having a civil conversation?" Mandi laughed.
"No way, Lily hates James." He glared at her. "Sorry James." She said sheepishly.
"No, it's being forced." Remus said looking between the two of us. "What happened last night Lily? Did James put a charm on you or something?" He was looking me in the eyes, obviously trying not to smile. James let out a sound that sounded kind of like "Eurgh," I laughed none the less.
"No spells, no enchantments, just me thinking of the good of my friends." I said with a half grin. "I told Mr. Potter I'd give him one bloody week to change my mind about him, but it's going to be harder than he thinks." I looked at James, his mouth was half-open in shock.
"Well congrats Prongs!" Sirius said slapping James on the back. James almost smiled. "I tried." He said shrugging. I just rolled my eyes.
"So is it really that hard Lily? You know James can be quite all right sometimes." Marla told me. My mouth was full of eggs and it hurt to laugh. I swallowed.
"All right? He's the biggest prick I've ever met!" I exclaimed and Mandi put a hand on me to calm me down. "Sh Lily, calm down." I shook her hand off. "Don't bloody tell me to calm down! You guys think I can just 'forget' all the awful stuff he's done?" I asked in shock. Remus shook his head.
"Just try to see past it." He told me. I laughed harshly. "There's nothing past it! That's all there is to him!" I was breathing deeply."
"We know he's a prat, but Lily please ..." Sirius stop mid sentence. James shook his head.
"I'M BLOODY RIGHT HERE! I CAN HEAR YOU!" Everyone laughed but me. I just got up. "I'm going to class." I started on my way to advanced charms and I felt everyone's eyes on my back.
I walked into Flitwick's class and took my regular seat. In the fourth row, third seat from the right. "Good afternoon Miss Evans." He told me. I smiled and nodded. I took my seat and waited on my friends. Mandi sat down rather fast to my left.
"What's up?" I asked her and she was giggling like mad. "I'm running from Sirius!" She said and latched onto my arm as he walked in.
"I won't forget Misses Lane." He told her laughing. She giggled all the way until class started. I kept hitting her arm but she wouldn't stop if that sky had fallen on her. Marla came in and sat to my right.
"James is going into depression I think." She whispered in my ear. I looked at her so she could see me actually roll me eyes.
"And I care if Potter lacks the mood to talk because ..." I looked at her. She smiled.
"Because the Marauders blame it on you." She laughed. My mouth dropped.
"If he could just MOVE on, gah I wish I could just take back that bloody 'contract' or whatever you'd call it." I was heaving and James sat in front of me with the other Marauders. He turned and looked at me. I threw my hands in the hair and motioned for me him to face the front.
"It's final. Lily's gone nutters!" Sirius told the room and I lowered my arms and gave him the finger. He acted like he caught it and put his hand in his pocket.
"I'll remember that one flower." He winked. And I smiled despite myself.
"Wanker." I whispered and threw a piece of paper at him.
Charms were extremely boring, which was totally new because usually I loved that class. Instead I stared at the back of Potter's head, attempting to count how many hairs were actually in the air.
"It's hopeless, impossible really, I've tried." I laughed as Mandi whispered this in my ear. Professor Flitwick looked up at me.
"Please try and pay attention Miss Evans." He told me, all the Marauders turned around and looked at in shock. I just grinned and started writing my name on my desk. I looked up whenever I heard a loud noise to see Flitwick on his back and smoke everywhere. The Marauders were in tears from laughing.
"You four! DETENTION!" Flitwick yelled and I groaned.
"Way to be a good a Head Boy!" I hissed at James on my way to Divination. He rolled his eyes, "Don't be such a nagger Evans," He told me and I stopped behind the group. Why hadn't he called me Lily?
I walked into the North Tower and sat on a cushion beside Mandi. We were beside the table with Potter and Sirius. "I don't know why we put up with you Sirius," Mandi said grinning.
"It's my dashing good looks." He said adjusting his collar. Mandi looked thoughtful for a moment.
"Yes I guess so." She sighed and turned around. He gaped, in a mock-hurt way. I laughed.
"You mean you didn't know?" I asked him. He turned away. "You girls are terrible." Everyone laughed at us until Professor Hicks came into view. Some thought the Professor Hicks was a true seer, other's opinions varied. I for one, was well, undecided. She usually could predict things quite well, she just had a knack for dragging out the truth.
"Welcome class, I'm glad to see most of you had a good summer." She smiled at the students. Marla rolled her eyes. "Ah, Miss Briggs I see you did not?" She questioned and Marla rolled her eyes again. "Don't you know?" She asked almost too rudely. Hicks just nodded and made her way around.
"I thought we could do some reviewing today. Let's start with crystal balls." She waved her wand and they appeared on our tables. Hicks was walking around until she stopped when she came to James. Her eyes bore right into him.
"Mr. Potter, please tell me what you see." She looked at him and then Sirius. I looked around Mandi and saw James staring into the misty orb inside the ball. His eyes looked unfocused.
"Um," he started pulling the ball closer to his nose and eyes. "It looks like, a boy ... he looks just like me, only the eyes. His eyes are, green? Yes they're green. There's something on his forehead, I can't make it out." He looked at Hicks she urged him to go on.
"There's also a red head, it's a boy ... he's really tall. A girl too, brown hair, she's really pretty. They're all in a room, doors are surrounding them. That's all I see." He looked up to see all us staring at him. Even I, to my dismay, was slightly impressed. The Professor smiled.
"Mr. Potter, do you have any seer blood in your family?" James shrugged. " I don't believe so." He said and passed the ball to Sirius, who's mouth was open. The Professor looked at Sirius and laughed.
"Mr. Black, what's wrong?" she asked and he shook his head. "Nothing." Though, Hicks looked rather unsatisfied. Sirius shrugged.
"I take that back, Professor I think James is telling the truth." He looked at James and James raised an eyebrow.
"Why's that Mr. Black?" She asked him. He put his head slightly down and whispered, only a few heard him. James gasped and sat down. I still couldn't believe it.
"I've seen it too." He had said.
There's no need for me to mention that the walk to lunch was rather, awkward. None of us spoke. My eyes were on Sirius and James the whole time, which refused to look at us. Just then James accidentally ran into a pretty blonde. She dropped her books.
"Oh gods, I'm sorry." James bent down and started to gather her books. She smiled.
"You're James Potter." She sighed dramatically and he nodded. "yes, I know." "I'm Katie. Katie Wood." She told him holding her hand out. He shook it and smiled. "I thought maybe, I don't know, you could take me to Hogsmeade sometime?" She asked. He raised his eyebrows and nodded curtly. She giggled and ran off. I was with Mandi behind the boys. I was, quite frankly shocked.
"Good," I whispered to Mandi, "Maybe they'll hit it off." She shook her head and kept walking. I heard James and Sirius talking in front of me.
"What happened to 'I'm a Lily only guy'?' Sirius asked nudging him. He shrugged.
"Maybe I take it back?" He said smiling. I tried to turn my gasp into a cough.
"No way, you love Lily." Peter said looking as James with hopeful eyes.
"I don't know Wormtail, she made it clear she's not going to do a thing to let me prove myself, and that Katie had something about her." James said shrugging. I stopped dead in my tacks, causing Marla to run into me. She looked at me and laughed.
"What's wrong Lily? You look like you've just heard or seen something awful." She put a hand on my shoulder. "What is it?" She asked again. I shook my head. Mandi walked up with a sad smile.
"She just heard James, taking it all back ..."
A/n: ok- so this didn't turn out EXACTLY how I planned it, but none the less, I hope you liked it! PLEASE remember to review! Because I'm not gunna post until I have some more reviews! I love you guys tho!!!!
DeepThought3900: Aw, thanks so much! You're awesome!
Sissiro: No no, no slapping will be had lol. But your story is really great! I'm looking forward to the next chapter! Galadriel Hermione Potter : Aw! Thanks so much!
MrsProffesorLupin: Yea I attempted to be creative with the prank! But its hard! I'm glad you enjoyed it! And please keep reading!
Mattox: Interesting huh? Well thanks! Lol. A writing forum? Hm, maybe I'll check it out.
Jess04182: JESSIE! Lol. Thanks for reviewing again babe! And your story is great! EVERYONE GO READ JESSIE'S STORY 'More than an Illusion'!!!!!!! I love you jess!
Vickiicky: Cute name, lol and thanks for adding me!
Californiagurl: you rock my socks!!! Thanks so much!
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A/n: Wahoo! I love it, how you guys are so completely awesome. Californiagurl- you are extremely cool and don't worry... James is going to need to work a LOT harder for Lily to give into him, it was the 3rd chapter! It's got a little while to go. Lol.
Oh oh! Everyone needs to read my friend jess04182's story , 'More Than an Illusion', if you don't like the title blame me ... we tried to talk that one out lol. But it's a Lily/James fic (obviously!) even though Sirius is her favorite, -sighs- I don't know when she'll see that James is the coolest Marauder. Lol. OK, sorry kids- READ ON!
-Chapter Four: Taking It Back –
I rolled out of bed with a thump as I heard my magical alarm clock go off. I walked slowly and sleepily into the bathroom. It was quite steamy and I couldn't see a thing so I began to wipe the fogged mirror. Honestly, Potter couldn't do anything. I froze at what I saw.
There was James Potter, standing in the doorway of the shower, towel around his waist and his hair still sticking up in every direction, and hating to admit it ... he looked quite hot.
"Aw, bugger." I heard the words escape my mouth but I couldn't take my eyes off him in that mirror. He was still frozen in place, until I realized I was in my silk, see-through, nightgown. "Blast." I said folding my arms over my chest. His eyes didn't waver.
"Bloody hell Potter!" I walked over to him and slapped him, hard. His hand flew to his right cheek. "Good Lord Evans! You're the one who walked in without knocking!" he told me, obviously mad. I saw he didn't have his glasses, so without thinking I grabbed them from the counter and handed them to him.
"I thought you said you'd give me another chance, and you walk in and slap me?" I could tell James' temper had erupted.
"You were staring at me!" I shouted, and it echoed back to me. He gave a sarcastic smile.
"Well you weren't exactly trying to hide your view of me either Lily." He said waving his wands over his bare chest. Six times, sixth time he's said my name.
"well I..." I stopped, I couldn't think of a good excuse. He smirked.
"You couldn't help but stare at me huh?" I shot him a glare and pointed my finger at him. "That right there Potter, that is why I loathe you." His smile disappeared.
"I take it back then." He said swiftly and walked out of the room. Leaving me alone, and sitting on the damp floor, head in my hands.
I didn't think it was fair actually. How he thought he could just, have me forgive everything he says. What a jerk. After taking my shower, and getting ready I went to meet my friends in the Great Hall. I sat down beside Marla smiling. James looked at me.
"Are you in a better mood Lily?" Seven bloody times now. I shot him a sarcastic smile.
"What ever are you talking about?" I asked, and everyone's mouth dropped open.
"Do mine eyes deceive me?" Sirius gasped, and I rolled my eyes. Here it came. "Are James Potter and Lily Evans actually having a civil conversation?" Mandi laughed.
"No way, Lily hates James." He glared at her. "Sorry James." She said sheepishly.
"No, it's being forced." Remus said looking between the two of us. "What happened last night Lily? Did James put a charm on you or something?" He was looking me in the eyes, obviously trying not to smile. James let out a sound that sounded kind of like "Eurgh," I laughed none the less.
"No spells, no enchantments, just me thinking of the good of my friends." I said with a half grin. "I told Mr. Potter I'd give him one bloody week to change my mind about him, but it's going to be harder than he thinks." I looked at James, his mouth was half-open in shock.
"Well congrats Prongs!" Sirius said slapping James on the back. James almost smiled. "I tried." He said shrugging. I just rolled my eyes.
"So is it really that hard Lily? You know James can be quite all right sometimes." Marla told me. My mouth was full of eggs and it hurt to laugh. I swallowed.
"All right? He's the biggest prick I've ever met!" I exclaimed and Mandi put a hand on me to calm me down. "Sh Lily, calm down." I shook her hand off. "Don't bloody tell me to calm down! You guys think I can just 'forget' all the awful stuff he's done?" I asked in shock. Remus shook his head.
"Just try to see past it." He told me. I laughed harshly. "There's nothing past it! That's all there is to him!" I was breathing deeply."
"We know he's a prat, but Lily please ..." Sirius stop mid sentence. James shook his head.
"I'M BLOODY RIGHT HERE! I CAN HEAR YOU!" Everyone laughed but me. I just got up. "I'm going to class." I started on my way to advanced charms and I felt everyone's eyes on my back.
I walked into Flitwick's class and took my regular seat. In the fourth row, third seat from the right. "Good afternoon Miss Evans." He told me. I smiled and nodded. I took my seat and waited on my friends. Mandi sat down rather fast to my left.
"What's up?" I asked her and she was giggling like mad. "I'm running from Sirius!" She said and latched onto my arm as he walked in.
"I won't forget Misses Lane." He told her laughing. She giggled all the way until class started. I kept hitting her arm but she wouldn't stop if that sky had fallen on her. Marla came in and sat to my right.
"James is going into depression I think." She whispered in my ear. I looked at her so she could see me actually roll me eyes.
"And I care if Potter lacks the mood to talk because ..." I looked at her. She smiled.
"Because the Marauders blame it on you." She laughed. My mouth dropped.
"If he could just MOVE on, gah I wish I could just take back that bloody 'contract' or whatever you'd call it." I was heaving and James sat in front of me with the other Marauders. He turned and looked at me. I threw my hands in the hair and motioned for me him to face the front.
"It's final. Lily's gone nutters!" Sirius told the room and I lowered my arms and gave him the finger. He acted like he caught it and put his hand in his pocket.
"I'll remember that one flower." He winked. And I smiled despite myself.
"Wanker." I whispered and threw a piece of paper at him.
Charms were extremely boring, which was totally new because usually I loved that class. Instead I stared at the back of Potter's head, attempting to count how many hairs were actually in the air.
"It's hopeless, impossible really, I've tried." I laughed as Mandi whispered this in my ear. Professor Flitwick looked up at me.
"Please try and pay attention Miss Evans." He told me, all the Marauders turned around and looked at in shock. I just grinned and started writing my name on my desk. I looked up whenever I heard a loud noise to see Flitwick on his back and smoke everywhere. The Marauders were in tears from laughing.
"You four! DETENTION!" Flitwick yelled and I groaned.
"Way to be a good a Head Boy!" I hissed at James on my way to Divination. He rolled his eyes, "Don't be such a nagger Evans," He told me and I stopped behind the group. Why hadn't he called me Lily?
I walked into the North Tower and sat on a cushion beside Mandi. We were beside the table with Potter and Sirius. "I don't know why we put up with you Sirius," Mandi said grinning.
"It's my dashing good looks." He said adjusting his collar. Mandi looked thoughtful for a moment.
"Yes I guess so." She sighed and turned around. He gaped, in a mock-hurt way. I laughed.
"You mean you didn't know?" I asked him. He turned away. "You girls are terrible." Everyone laughed at us until Professor Hicks came into view. Some thought the Professor Hicks was a true seer, other's opinions varied. I for one, was well, undecided. She usually could predict things quite well, she just had a knack for dragging out the truth.
"Welcome class, I'm glad to see most of you had a good summer." She smiled at the students. Marla rolled her eyes. "Ah, Miss Briggs I see you did not?" She questioned and Marla rolled her eyes again. "Don't you know?" She asked almost too rudely. Hicks just nodded and made her way around.
"I thought we could do some reviewing today. Let's start with crystal balls." She waved her wand and they appeared on our tables. Hicks was walking around until she stopped when she came to James. Her eyes bore right into him.
"Mr. Potter, please tell me what you see." She looked at him and then Sirius. I looked around Mandi and saw James staring into the misty orb inside the ball. His eyes looked unfocused.
"Um," he started pulling the ball closer to his nose and eyes. "It looks like, a boy ... he looks just like me, only the eyes. His eyes are, green? Yes they're green. There's something on his forehead, I can't make it out." He looked at Hicks she urged him to go on.
"There's also a red head, it's a boy ... he's really tall. A girl too, brown hair, she's really pretty. They're all in a room, doors are surrounding them. That's all I see." He looked up to see all us staring at him. Even I, to my dismay, was slightly impressed. The Professor smiled.
"Mr. Potter, do you have any seer blood in your family?" James shrugged. " I don't believe so." He said and passed the ball to Sirius, who's mouth was open. The Professor looked at Sirius and laughed.
"Mr. Black, what's wrong?" she asked and he shook his head. "Nothing." Though, Hicks looked rather unsatisfied. Sirius shrugged.
"I take that back, Professor I think James is telling the truth." He looked at James and James raised an eyebrow.
"Why's that Mr. Black?" She asked him. He put his head slightly down and whispered, only a few heard him. James gasped and sat down. I still couldn't believe it.
"I've seen it too." He had said.
There's no need for me to mention that the walk to lunch was rather, awkward. None of us spoke. My eyes were on Sirius and James the whole time, which refused to look at us. Just then James accidentally ran into a pretty blonde. She dropped her books.
"Oh gods, I'm sorry." James bent down and started to gather her books. She smiled.
"You're James Potter." She sighed dramatically and he nodded. "yes, I know." "I'm Katie. Katie Wood." She told him holding her hand out. He shook it and smiled. "I thought maybe, I don't know, you could take me to Hogsmeade sometime?" She asked. He raised his eyebrows and nodded curtly. She giggled and ran off. I was with Mandi behind the boys. I was, quite frankly shocked.
"Good," I whispered to Mandi, "Maybe they'll hit it off." She shook her head and kept walking. I heard James and Sirius talking in front of me.
"What happened to 'I'm a Lily only guy'?' Sirius asked nudging him. He shrugged.
"Maybe I take it back?" He said smiling. I tried to turn my gasp into a cough.
"No way, you love Lily." Peter said looking as James with hopeful eyes.
"I don't know Wormtail, she made it clear she's not going to do a thing to let me prove myself, and that Katie had something about her." James said shrugging. I stopped dead in my tacks, causing Marla to run into me. She looked at me and laughed.
"What's wrong Lily? You look like you've just heard or seen something awful." She put a hand on my shoulder. "What is it?" She asked again. I shook my head. Mandi walked up with a sad smile.
"She just heard James, taking it all back ..."
A/n: ok- so this didn't turn out EXACTLY how I planned it, but none the less, I hope you liked it! PLEASE remember to review! Because I'm not gunna post until I have some more reviews! I love you guys tho!!!!
DeepThought3900: Aw, thanks so much! You're awesome!
Sissiro: No no, no slapping will be had lol. But your story is really great! I'm looking forward to the next chapter! Galadriel Hermione Potter : Aw! Thanks so much!
MrsProffesorLupin: Yea I attempted to be creative with the prank! But its hard! I'm glad you enjoyed it! And please keep reading!
Mattox: Interesting huh? Well thanks! Lol. A writing forum? Hm, maybe I'll check it out.
Jess04182: JESSIE! Lol. Thanks for reviewing again babe! And your story is great! EVERYONE GO READ JESSIE'S STORY 'More than an Illusion'!!!!!!! I love you jess!
Vickiicky: Cute name, lol and thanks for adding me!
Californiagurl: you rock my socks!!! Thanks so much!
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