In hopes of finishing the written part soon...

Chapter 2: Part 1 - At Flourish and Blotts

Lily sat on the steps of Gringotts with Hermione and the Weasleys. Waiting for Mr. And Mrs. Weasley to return. Petunia had been waiting for Lily to give a sack full of Galleons and sickles from her (Petunia's) vault for school items. She gave Lily a second sack with some money from Lily's own vault for any extra items. Both were stowed away in her backpack. Lily tried to ignore the glares she was receiving from Ron while she talked to Hermione and Ginny.

"Lily!!"

She looked up to see Blaise and Draco striding towards her.

"Here come your boyfriends Lily."

Lily patience had worn thin during the time she spent with the Weasley's, and Ron constant insults. She punched Ron, one hit KO'd.

"Hi Blaise! Draco!" She waved to the two boys before turning to Hermione and Ginny. "I'll meet you all at Flourish and Blotts in an hour!"

"But-" Ginny began. It was too late though. The trio disappeared into the crowd. She turned to Hermione, who smiled.

"She's the Gryffindor Renegade. Normal rules don't seem to apply to her like they do to us." Hermione sighed. "Maybe that's how she did so well in our classes..."

Ron walked into Flourish and Blotts an hour later, sporting a black eye. He glared at Lily, Draco and Blaise, who were sitting on the steps by a long queue.

"You look lovely Weasley."

"Crawl back under the rock you came from Zabini."

Blaise clutched his chest and faked excruciating pain. "Aye, you mock me sir. What have I done to deserve such foul treatment?" Draco smirked and Lily giggled.

Ron glared. "Spare me Zabini. You and Malfoy are Slytherins. You're snakes."

Draco rolled his eyes. "We know that we're Slytherins. And snakes are higher up on the food chain than you are, Weasley."

Ron snarled but Draco turned away. "Lily, do you think there are any books on Defence against the Dark Arts that are...more informative?"

Lily snorted. "Do I think there are? Of course there are. They should be somewhere here."

There was a crash at the back of the shop and a shout. "It can't be... Lilith Black."

Lily groaned as she was dragged away by a wizard in forget-me-not blue robes, Gilderoy Lockhart. He dragged her in front of the photographer. He held her hand, practically squeezing the life out of it.

"Nice big smile Lily. Together you and I are worth the front page."

The camera clicked and Lily glared at him. "I can make the front page without your help, thanks. Not that I want to."

Lockhart's smile became fixed as the photographer clicked the camera.

Part 2 – Not Suggested

"The car!"

Lily watched him, wary. "Ron what are you thinking?"

"We can fly the car to Hogwarts!"

"We should wait for your parents and owl Professor McGonagall."

"We're stuck, right? And we've got to get to Hogwarts. Underage Wizardry is allowed in the case of an emergency."

"I know! But—"

Ron glared at her. "Are you coming or going to wait?"

"Fine, but if we get caught, it's your fault. It is your idea. I'm taking the blame for what you suggested."

"Just come on!"

Lily peeked into the Great Hall. "Professor Snape isn't there..."

"Maybe he's ill!"

"Ron!"

"Maybe he left because he missed out on the Defence Against the Dark Arts job again! Or he might have been sacked! I mean, everyone hates him-"

"I don't hate him! And neither do the Slytherins! You're a real git for judging people without knowing them!"

"I couldn't agree more Miss Black." The two turned to see Snape standing behind them. "You two will follow me." When they reached Snape's office Ron was shivering, standing by the fireplace. Lily sat in one of the chairs as Snape closed the door and turned to look at them. She didn't look cold at all.

"Miss Black, would you mind telling me what happened?"

"Well, sir, the barrier wouldn't let us through for some reason. I said that we should wait for his parents, but he didn't to listen."

Snape turned to Ron, who glared at Lily. "So... What do you have to say for yourself, Weasley?"

"Sir, there was-"

"Nevermind. I'm sure you'll have a worthy explanation once I bring Professor McGonagall."

Snape swept out of the room and Ron glared at Lily. She raised an eyebrow. "What? It was your idea, and I did say that I was going to blame you."

R&R and give me my sleep! I want to meet with my muses during the day, not in the middle of the night!!!