A/N: Okay, I've decided that the last chapter was really unimportant, so i'm not recapping. I hope that you like this one.

Oh my gosh!! I had already began writing this chapter, and I totally forgot about the prank!! I'm writing it in now though, don't worry!

Lily stood there, absolutly confounded. There in front of her where
four giant chunks of ice. With an enourmous chunk at the very front. The
four school tables and the teachers table had been surrounded with ice three
feet thick on all sides. Sprayed on the ice, with gold and red spray paint, was
LONG LIVE GRYFFINDOR LONG LIVE THE MARAUERSWow, they've really been improving their pranks said Lindsey How
do they come up with these ideas?
Couldn't tell you for the life of me. The way their minds work are
just... well fantastic... I guess. replied Lily casually.
Attention, all students, we ask that you please go back to your
common rooms, Breakfast will be served there. Professor McGonagals
booming voice echoed through the great hall. The throng of tired, hungry
students shifted position and shuffled towards the stairs.

The rest of the day was incredibly boring, despite breakfast, lunch and
dinner being served in the common rooms . However, instead of
Transfiguration, the Gryffindors had career counselling. Everyone was very
excited about this because it would decided what courses they would take
the next year. James, Sirius and Remus of course were all hoping to be
aurors. Mungdunus wasn't quite sure, and Sean wanted to work in the
Ministry of Magic, although he had no idea what he would actually do. Lily,
too, was undecided, but deep down she had a feeling what she would do with
her life. Arabella wanted to be, without a doubt, an auror. Toni, a member
of the Wizengamot, and Montreal, well she didn't quite know either. Elizabeth
it turns out wanted to be a book shop owner.

She had decided long ago that she would move to a quite little magical village and open up a wizarding bookshop. While they all waited for their turn to speak with Professor McGonagal, they discussed the upcoming Yule Ball. Lily was a member of the decorating commitee for all dances, but Dumbledore had strictly forbidden the commitee to work on this dance. He wanted it to be a surprise for everyone, not just the rest of the school. There was a hogsmede weekend coming up on Saturday, and seeing that the ball was in a week, everyone wasgoing to buy a ball dress. Or rather all the girls were.

Lily hadn't been back in Madame Malkins Robe's for all Occasions since the Halloween ball, since that had definatly been a sucsses she was excited to go back and buy another dress. Also, this Hogsmede trip would be Lily and
James first real date. Although they had been dating for two months now,
they hadn't got a chance to really be alone and go out anywhere.

Lily watched as Elizabeth got up and went to the ornate oak door leading to Professor McGonagals office. Ten minutes later she came out, looking rather dissapointed.
What's up? asked Lily
McGonagal says that a bookshop is stupid and that I should do something that is productive with my life. Lily raised her eyebrows. So she thinks that I should be a journalist for the daily profit.
Thats a pretty cool job though, don't you think? replied Montreal, supressing a giggle, the fact that Elizabeth was getting so worked up was really amusing to her. Someone came out and called James into the office with Professor McGonagal.

Well, James, take a seat. She said pointing towards a straight back chair. Now, have you given what you might want to do with the rest of your life a thought.
Now that you mention it Professor, I have! He replied, I would like to be an auror.
Why did I bother asking? McGonagal asked with a smile I suppose Black and Lupin want to be the same. James nodded. Well, I must say that your Transfiguration and Defense Against the Dark Arts are fantastic. However, you need to improve your Potions scores and your charm scores, though pretty good, could do with some improvement. James nodded Alright mister Potter, I'll deal with your classes and you may leave.

James stood up and silently went to the door. And by the way James, I think that you'll make a very good auror. Professor McGongal said grinning. James was a bit taken a back. and he walked out of the door.

The rest of the students slowly left the classroom as they finished with their interview. Lily was eventually called up, thrid from last.
So, Lily, any idea what you would like to do with your life? Professor McGonagal asked as Lily took her seat.
Uh... well, not really. I was thinking maybe a teacher here at Hogwarts. McGonagal smiled at her, sighed and spoke again.
Lily, you don't want to be a teacher. You know you don't. You want to be something that will take you places, something that needs bravery, wit, smarts, courage. Lily bit her bottom lip. You know what you want to be Lily, don't you Lily sighed and nodded.
Yeah, I know what I want to be. An auror.
Lily you're passing all your classes with flying colors. I'll worry about you classes. You can worry about going to auror training the marauders. Professor McGonagal cracked a smile and laughed out loud.

Dinner was served in the common rooms because of the defrostment of the Great Hall.
So the Yule Ball is coming up! Who's everyone going with? asked Lily
Bella who was snuggled up to Sirius elbowed him hard in the ribs.
Aww... bloody hell Bella, what was that for? Bella stared at him hard. Ohh, right. Sirius got up from the sofa, magicked up a huge boquet of red and white roses and got down on one knee. Arabella Figg, will you go to the Yule Ball with me? Bella smiled and got to her feet in front of him.
Why mister Black, she said with a deep southern American accent. I would be honored to go to the Yule Ball with you. Sirius got up and with a poof the boquet vainished. He grabbed Bella by the waist and twirled her around.

A/N: Okay, sorry it's kinda short, but that's okay. Please Please Please review. Thanks to Allesandra Thornbird, Faded-DreamsX2, and ZombieGurl98! Thanks