AUTHORS NOTE:
I just wanna thank those who reviewed to far. Makes me feel special.  Lol.

So Rinfirithiel and Eye of the Tiger thank you for the reviews.  Thanks a bunch.  Here is another chapter.  Sorry if it isn't AMAZINGLY long.  But I'm still working on it.



Chapter 1: Ranting And Raving

Lily's POV

"Come on Lily! You know you like him!" exclaimed Sarah Kent, Lily's best friend.

"I do not.  Come off it.  Can you seriously imagine me with him?" I asked her as I searched my closet for an outfit to where to Hogsmeade.

"Duh.  Why do you think I keep telling you that you HAVE to date James.  I'm being serious. That one." Replied Sarah pointing to a shirt.

"No, you're not.  He's in the common room with Potter." I joked.  I grabbed the shirt from the closet and stepped into the bathroom and changed.

"You know, that whole 'serious' and 'Sirius' joke is getting kinda old.  But not Sirius, he is still young and hot." I rolled her eyes, though Sarah didn't notice.

"Your pathetic Sarah.  I think I will stay single for now."  I stepped out of the bathroom wearing a pair of dark blue flare jeans and a white tank top.  I twirled for Sarah and she clapped her hands.

"Bravo.  And suit yourself Lily.  You're beautiful, and you have the hottest guy at Hogwarts (other than Sirius) pining after you.   And half the other guys here.  At least give James a chance."  I stared at Sarah.  Maybe she had a point.  I at least could give him a chance.  HOLD UP! What am I saying.  He is James Potter.  I hate him.  Nuh uh.  No way.

"Let's go Sarah.  Don't want to be late now do we."  I headed for the door.

"No Lils, we can't be just late.  We have to fashionably late."

"Oh of course." I replied.  We both laughed as we headed down to the common room.

As we entered the common room, I noticed most of the room was empty, except for Remus, James and Sirius.  Where was Peter? Who cares.

"Well, good afternoon.  How are you beautiful ladies today?" Said Sirius with a wink.  Sarah giggled.  Oh puh-lease.

"Oh we are quite fine.  How about you fine gentlemen?" replied Sarah.

"Poorly," Sarah's face fell, "Until you two walked down those stairs."  Sarah giggled again.

"Pathetic." I mumbled.  James laughed.  I glanced at him. 

"So Lily dear, would you accompany me to Hogsmeade today?"  He asked me.

"How about, NO!  Come on Sarah.  Don't want to miss the carriages."  Sarah waved goodbye and we left through the portrait hall. 

"Feisty one. That Evan's is." I heard James say as the portrait closed.

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"Come on Lily.  Just go on one date with the guy.  There really is no harm in that.  Really.  Just one date.  I'll make you a deal.  You have a horrific time, and I will kiss Snape." I grimaced at this.  "AND, if you have a great time, you have to go on a second date."  What could I lose?

"Deal." I said.  We shook hands and continued our way down the streets of Hogsmeade.  Then it dawned on me.  Shit.  What had I just gotten myself into?


Sarah and I returned from Hogsmeade quite late that night.  Sarah, being the tired one she is, went to bed as soon as we got back, I however, stuck around reading my book.  Soon enough, I was dozing off in the chair by the fireplace when a voice startled me.

"Evans, what are you still doing up?"

I looked up and grimaced.  Why did I have to talk to him now.



AUTHORS NOTE:
The chapters aren't very long.  I know.  But still… I'm new at this.  Be patient.   Thanks again.