So, on with the story, I guess. Hoped you like the ending of the last chapter. I thought it was pretty sweet. I really need to think of a better plot, though! Any ideas? This story is in the ÒplotlessÓ stage as I like to put it. ItÕs actually rather sad. Once I wrote a Ron/Hermione fanfic that was 28 pages long, plotless, and far from finished! Argh. Anyway...
-Red
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Lily and James ducked their heads and through the portrait hole and into the common room, hand in hand. Lily kissed James on the cheek quickly and ran up to the girls dormitories, a smile on her face. James went over to Sirius and James who were sitting on the couch, watching them. James smiled triumphantly and sat down on the couch next to theirs.
ÒSo, I asked Lily out,Ó he said after some time.
ÒAgain?Ó prodded Sirius.
ÒYup!Ó
ÒAnd...Ó Remus said, exasperated.
ÒShe said yes this time.Ó
ÒObviously,Ó said Remus, putting his head in his hands, annoyed by their feeble attempts to point out the obvious.
ÒYes, Sir Point-out-the-obvious-alot!Ó Sirius sighed.
James hit him and grinned. ÒYah, I am and proud!Ó He stood up and wooped loudly. Everyone in the common room turned to look at him. ÒSorry!Ó he yelled. ÒBut IÕm REALLY happy because Lily said yes!Ó He started jumping up and down on the couch and screamed Òyes!Ó over and over again. The other students in the common room laughed and congratulated him on finally getting Lily to like him.
ÒWell, IÕve had enough of that,Ó said Remus, standing up and leaving the common room.
ÒRight behind you, buddy!Ó Sirius said, leaving James jumping around the common room like the idiot he is.
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Lily had kissed James on the cheek and ran up to her dormitory with a huge grin on her face.
ÒWell girls, IÕve said yes and this weekend IÕm going out with James!Ó she cried as soon as she closed the door behind her. Kate and Chelsea screamed and ran to hug their best friend.
ÒOh, tell us how he asked you!Ó screamed Kate.
ÒWas it romantic?Ó asked Chelsea.
ÒYou guys, it was James! When is he EVER romantic?Ó
ÒAll the time! Duh! WeÕve only been trying to tell you for the past year that he was a good guy and a total hottie!Ó
Lily blushed and sat down on the edge of her bed. She sighed. ÒOk, fine. It was a little romantic. We were down by the lake working on our project, right? Well, we had just finished and so I started drawing. He said he liked my drawing and I blushed. Then he told me that I never used to blush around him, right? So I said that it was different now because weÕre friends. He just asked me out because he since things are different between us, why not? I HAD to say yes. I donÕt know why, but it definitely surprised him. Hell, it surprised ME! Then he just leaned down and kissed me. It was short, but sweet.Ó The two girls sighed.
ÒWell, that IS romantic, Lil,Ó Chelsea said. ÒI wish someone asked me out like that. Oh...wait. Remus did.Ó She smiled jokingly. Kate slapped her arm and they both started to giggle madly.
ÒWell, anyway, I think he is taking me to the Three Broomsticks next Hogsmeade weekend. I canÕt wait. We are going to sit together during dinner today, too. We just need to fix a few things on our project. Well girls, I think IÕll go down to the common room. IÕll just leave you to giggle and whatever girlie things you want to do.Ó She smiled and left the dormitory.
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Professor Mcgonigal looked around the Transfiguration room and couldnÕt help but laugh. Many of the little groups were bickering. She looked over to where Lily and James were sitting and stared. They werenÕt fighting like all the other groups. In fact, they seemed to be getting along just fine. They were both bent over their piece of parchment, talking in hushed voices and pointing things out to each other. There were about a hundred little symbols all over the parchment. She walked over to them.
ÒWhat are you two doing over here?Ó she asked when she reached their desk.
ÒOh, hello professor. We are working on our Ancient Runes work. We have to translate these symbols. We decided to work together because we each have part of it done. ItÕs actually quite fun!Ó Lily said, pointing at the parchment. James was still bent over it, deep in thought. Professor McGonigal noticed that they both had little ink stains all over their hands.
ÒAnd why in this class?Ó
Lily scrunched up her nose. ÒBecause we already finished our report three days ago.Ó She smiled, looking very pleased with herself.
ÒHmm.Ó Professor McGonigal found it very strange that they all of the sudden got along so well. ÒWell, keep up the good work,Ó she said, walking back to the front of the room.
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Dear Diary,
You will not believe what has happened to me! I think I am going soft or something because I finally agreed to go out with Potter, yes, James Potter. My longtime arch nemesis. WeÕre friends now and heÕs kissed me three times now. Three! Well, two were of his own free will. The first was when we were playing that muggle game, Truth or Dare, about a month ago. Well, now our relationship is just peachy. WeÕre more dating like friends instead of like girlfriend/boyfriend. I canÕt help but hope that maybe someday IÕll be able to admit my real feelings for him. ThereÕs no denying it now, IÕve fallen head over heels for the guy and boy do I hate it. Kate and Chelsea are teasing me a ton about it. As for James, yes, IÕve started calling him James now, he is in a very good mood. He keeps smiling every time he sees me and we havenÕt fought since the day before I said yes to his, uh, very persistent question. HeÕs been asking me for the last year! Anyway, heÕs calling me right now, we have to finish translating our Ancient Runes homework. Oh, by the way, we totally surprised Professor McGonigal in class today because we were the only group of people not fighting. Yup! She assigned us Òstudy buddiesÓ a while ago and IÕm JamesÕs. I think she made us partners just because I am probably the only one who can control his antics. itÕs quite funny really.
Anyway, I better get going, James is going to be pissed if I make him wait for dinner. We swore weÕd finish our homework before dinner today. Ha! Well, I guess IÕll write in a couple of days.
Lily
BTW, I have a new nickname! Sirius has been calling me Red for a while, so now itÕs just my nickname! I like it!
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ÒLily,Ó someone whispered off in the darkness. ÒLily, hey, Lily.Ó Someone shook Lily gently. ÒLily, wake up! Please! ItÕs Remus!Ó
Lily slowly opened her eyes and jumped when she say a pair of amber ones in front of her.
ÒWhat are you doing here?Ó she asked James.
ÒItÕs Remus. We need your help! HeÕs really hurt, IÕll explain on the way.Ó James tossed her a jacket and they ran down to the common room. Sirius was already there. James threw the invisibility cloak over the three and took out the map. ÒI solemnly swear I am up to no good. ok, coastÕs clear. LetÕs go!Ó
ÒWhere are we going, James?Ó Lily asked quietly.
ÒThe Shrieking Shack.Ó
ÒYou mean the old haunted one in Hogsmeade?Ó
ÒHmm, yes. But itÕs not haunted. You have to swear not to tell anyone.Ó They had made it to the entrance hall by then.
ÒI swear,Ó Lily said quietly.
James sighed. ÒRemus is a werewolf, ok? No, shh!Ó he said when Lily gasped. ÒAnd weÕre Animagi, ok? Just, donÕt tell. Remus hurt himself, though.Ó They had made it to the Womping Willow on the grounds near the Care of Magical Creatures class. Lily looked up and gasped again. A full moon.
-Red
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Lily and James ducked their heads and through the portrait hole and into the common room, hand in hand. Lily kissed James on the cheek quickly and ran up to the girls dormitories, a smile on her face. James went over to Sirius and James who were sitting on the couch, watching them. James smiled triumphantly and sat down on the couch next to theirs.
ÒSo, I asked Lily out,Ó he said after some time.
ÒAgain?Ó prodded Sirius.
ÒYup!Ó
ÒAnd...Ó Remus said, exasperated.
ÒShe said yes this time.Ó
ÒObviously,Ó said Remus, putting his head in his hands, annoyed by their feeble attempts to point out the obvious.
ÒYes, Sir Point-out-the-obvious-alot!Ó Sirius sighed.
James hit him and grinned. ÒYah, I am and proud!Ó He stood up and wooped loudly. Everyone in the common room turned to look at him. ÒSorry!Ó he yelled. ÒBut IÕm REALLY happy because Lily said yes!Ó He started jumping up and down on the couch and screamed Òyes!Ó over and over again. The other students in the common room laughed and congratulated him on finally getting Lily to like him.
ÒWell, IÕve had enough of that,Ó said Remus, standing up and leaving the common room.
ÒRight behind you, buddy!Ó Sirius said, leaving James jumping around the common room like the idiot he is.
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Lily had kissed James on the cheek and ran up to her dormitory with a huge grin on her face.
ÒWell girls, IÕve said yes and this weekend IÕm going out with James!Ó she cried as soon as she closed the door behind her. Kate and Chelsea screamed and ran to hug their best friend.
ÒOh, tell us how he asked you!Ó screamed Kate.
ÒWas it romantic?Ó asked Chelsea.
ÒYou guys, it was James! When is he EVER romantic?Ó
ÒAll the time! Duh! WeÕve only been trying to tell you for the past year that he was a good guy and a total hottie!Ó
Lily blushed and sat down on the edge of her bed. She sighed. ÒOk, fine. It was a little romantic. We were down by the lake working on our project, right? Well, we had just finished and so I started drawing. He said he liked my drawing and I blushed. Then he told me that I never used to blush around him, right? So I said that it was different now because weÕre friends. He just asked me out because he since things are different between us, why not? I HAD to say yes. I donÕt know why, but it definitely surprised him. Hell, it surprised ME! Then he just leaned down and kissed me. It was short, but sweet.Ó The two girls sighed.
ÒWell, that IS romantic, Lil,Ó Chelsea said. ÒI wish someone asked me out like that. Oh...wait. Remus did.Ó She smiled jokingly. Kate slapped her arm and they both started to giggle madly.
ÒWell, anyway, I think he is taking me to the Three Broomsticks next Hogsmeade weekend. I canÕt wait. We are going to sit together during dinner today, too. We just need to fix a few things on our project. Well girls, I think IÕll go down to the common room. IÕll just leave you to giggle and whatever girlie things you want to do.Ó She smiled and left the dormitory.
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Professor Mcgonigal looked around the Transfiguration room and couldnÕt help but laugh. Many of the little groups were bickering. She looked over to where Lily and James were sitting and stared. They werenÕt fighting like all the other groups. In fact, they seemed to be getting along just fine. They were both bent over their piece of parchment, talking in hushed voices and pointing things out to each other. There were about a hundred little symbols all over the parchment. She walked over to them.
ÒWhat are you two doing over here?Ó she asked when she reached their desk.
ÒOh, hello professor. We are working on our Ancient Runes work. We have to translate these symbols. We decided to work together because we each have part of it done. ItÕs actually quite fun!Ó Lily said, pointing at the parchment. James was still bent over it, deep in thought. Professor McGonigal noticed that they both had little ink stains all over their hands.
ÒAnd why in this class?Ó
Lily scrunched up her nose. ÒBecause we already finished our report three days ago.Ó She smiled, looking very pleased with herself.
ÒHmm.Ó Professor McGonigal found it very strange that they all of the sudden got along so well. ÒWell, keep up the good work,Ó she said, walking back to the front of the room.
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Dear Diary,
You will not believe what has happened to me! I think I am going soft or something because I finally agreed to go out with Potter, yes, James Potter. My longtime arch nemesis. WeÕre friends now and heÕs kissed me three times now. Three! Well, two were of his own free will. The first was when we were playing that muggle game, Truth or Dare, about a month ago. Well, now our relationship is just peachy. WeÕre more dating like friends instead of like girlfriend/boyfriend. I canÕt help but hope that maybe someday IÕll be able to admit my real feelings for him. ThereÕs no denying it now, IÕve fallen head over heels for the guy and boy do I hate it. Kate and Chelsea are teasing me a ton about it. As for James, yes, IÕve started calling him James now, he is in a very good mood. He keeps smiling every time he sees me and we havenÕt fought since the day before I said yes to his, uh, very persistent question. HeÕs been asking me for the last year! Anyway, heÕs calling me right now, we have to finish translating our Ancient Runes homework. Oh, by the way, we totally surprised Professor McGonigal in class today because we were the only group of people not fighting. Yup! She assigned us Òstudy buddiesÓ a while ago and IÕm JamesÕs. I think she made us partners just because I am probably the only one who can control his antics. itÕs quite funny really.
Anyway, I better get going, James is going to be pissed if I make him wait for dinner. We swore weÕd finish our homework before dinner today. Ha! Well, I guess IÕll write in a couple of days.
Lily
BTW, I have a new nickname! Sirius has been calling me Red for a while, so now itÕs just my nickname! I like it!
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ÒLily,Ó someone whispered off in the darkness. ÒLily, hey, Lily.Ó Someone shook Lily gently. ÒLily, wake up! Please! ItÕs Remus!Ó
Lily slowly opened her eyes and jumped when she say a pair of amber ones in front of her.
ÒWhat are you doing here?Ó she asked James.
ÒItÕs Remus. We need your help! HeÕs really hurt, IÕll explain on the way.Ó James tossed her a jacket and they ran down to the common room. Sirius was already there. James threw the invisibility cloak over the three and took out the map. ÒI solemnly swear I am up to no good. ok, coastÕs clear. LetÕs go!Ó
ÒWhere are we going, James?Ó Lily asked quietly.
ÒThe Shrieking Shack.Ó
ÒYou mean the old haunted one in Hogsmeade?Ó
ÒHmm, yes. But itÕs not haunted. You have to swear not to tell anyone.Ó They had made it to the entrance hall by then.
ÒI swear,Ó Lily said quietly.
James sighed. ÒRemus is a werewolf, ok? No, shh!Ó he said when Lily gasped. ÒAnd weÕre Animagi, ok? Just, donÕt tell. Remus hurt himself, though.Ó They had made it to the Womping Willow on the grounds near the Care of Magical Creatures class. Lily looked up and gasped again. A full moon.