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Chapter 4: We're A Miracle

"Get up, Lily—you're going to be late!" Alice called the next morning.

Lily moaned as she poked her head out from under her cozy comforter. "Ugh. It's too early."

"Who asked you to stay out until the wee hours of the morning doing heaven-knows-what?"

"I was getting tutored in Arithmancy. Remus and I kind of lost track of time." Lily, with much effort, pushed herself up and out of bed.

"Remus?"

"Yeah. I enlisted him. He's got an Outstanding in the subject."

Alice's hands flew to her mouth. "Lily, omigosh—you like him, don't you?"

Lily, her mouth full of toothpaste, poked her head out of the bathroom and gave Alice a very odd look. "Mmf mmf mfff?"

"Spit before you speak. I can't understand you."

"Are you daft?" Lily exclaimed when she was perfectly understandable again. "Remus is my best friend. And only my best friend. He will never escalate to anything more." Her face started turning beet red.

Alice only lifted her eyebrows. "Whatever you say, Lily."

When Lily entered the Great Hall, the Marauders, who were already stuffing themselves, automatically pushed over to make room for her at the Gryffindor table. Lily seated herself in between James and Remus, and grabbed some toast.

"Morning, Lils," Remus mumbled around a mouthful of grilled tomatoes.

"Yeah, good morning Evans." James handed her a pot of tea. Sirius could no longer reply—his cheeks ballooned out from the amount of food stuffed in his mouth. Lily didn't mind this so much anymore—she was accustomed to the guys acting like starved dogs during mealtimes—if they weren't acting like the latest versions of David Blaine. (AN: David Blaine is a popular street magician. From the US, I think) Lily spread some marmalade on her toast and prepared to listen to the breakfast chatter.

"Hey Lils, did I put you out too much last night?" Remus asked conversationally.

James gave an involuntary jerk. The piece of bacon on his fork went flying onto Peter's plate.

"Oh no, don't worry. At least I'm improving."

James choked on his tea.

"What's the matter, James? Something go down the wrong way?" Lily patted him on the back.

"I'm fine," James croaked.

Sirius snickered rather loudly as James tried to hide his green-tinged face in his plate.

Remus and Lily exited from their Arithmancy class. Lily's face was flush with victory as she waved around a piece of parchment. "I did it! I aced those practice problems!"

Remus beamed proudly. "I knew you could do it!"

Lily couldn't stop jumping up and down. "Whee!" She flung her arms around his neck. This time, Remus returned the hug, basking in her euphoria. "We're a real good team, aren't we?"

Lily's eyes glowed with happiness. "We're more than that. We're a miracle."

AN: My thanks to:

Disneydoll0424- Aw, don't be too sad :) It will end exactly as how it should end. I'm glad you liked this chappie! :)

Carmel March- I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter! :) Thanks very much!:)