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Hello everyone! I am once again feeling very happy with the fact that I updated. A big hug to you, for reading or reviewing, or both! The other day I was reading other fan fiction I realized that I put too much conversation and too little descriptions and feelings and stuff. This chapter I will try to correct it, ok? I will now respond to some of my fan mails *hahaha*.

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PADFOOT'S CHARM

Great, no sign of Lily anywhere. James was clueless of where to go. He checked out the Gryffindor Tower, the library, the Quidditch ground and most of the classroom..but still no sign of her anywhere.

Damn Grouch, (cleaner in the Marauders' time) he thought angrily. If only that stupid git hadn't confiscated his map. He was exhausted from running, and wanted to lie down more than anything in the world. However his head was filled with Lily. He couldn't bear to see her all alone and sad... There's one more place that I haven't checked, better go there just in case.

*****

"Sirius, just let me go!" Melinda was trying to break his grip. Which was a very hard thing to do. (Think Arnie! Ok maybe not that big.)

"Trust me Lily is going to be fine." Sirius argued.

Meanwhile Remus and Tamari were trying to piece together the ripped up letter. It was foolish really, as it was basically impossible.

"Are you sure it's a good idea to let James go after Lily. I mean..they don't exactly get along all the times." Tam said uncertainly.

"Don't worry about it. James has a way with girls. But not so much with Lily, though." Remus added thoughtfully.

*****

"Lily?" James whispered. He had entered the Room of Requirement, relieved to finally find Lily.

"Go away." Lily sobbed. She hid herself in the corner, turning away from James.

Young girl, don't cry
I'll be right here when your world starts to fall
Young girl, it's all right
Your tears will dry, you'll soon be free to fly

"Lumos." The light came on to reveal a very messy broom cupboard. There were Quidditch equipment lying on the ground everywhere and the ceiling had a hole in it.

"What's wrong?" he asked genuinely. What's so bad that she has to act like this? He bent down and gently shook her shoulders.

"I DON'T want to talk about it." She gave a muffled reply.

"Listen whatever it is, remember that we care about you." He felt a little strange saying such a . .motherly comfort, but anyways.

When you're safe inside your room you tend to dream
Of a place where nothing's harder than it seems
No one ever wants or bothers to explain
Of the heartache life can bring and what it means

"It's my dad. He doesn't care about me anymore!" Lily couldn't hold it any longer. She had to tell someone, even if it's James.

She became to tell him about the letter, her family relationships, how her sister and step mum always cruelly taunted her and how much she hated the holidays.

When there's no one else
Look inside yourself
Like your oldest friend
Just trust the voice within
Then you'll find the strength
That will guide your way
If you will learn to begin
To trust the voice within


This is the letter: (I know it was ripped up but still.)

Lily,

I am very disappointed in you for writing such an inconsiderable letter to Denise (the evil step mum) and Petunia. It has not crossed my mind that you would speak so curtly and with such contempt. I expect to see better manners from you next time and I require an apology from you. Also tell me if you are coming back home at Christmas. Please do not fight with Petunia or with anyone of us, for that matter.

Dad.

James listened to every word, it seemed that every pain Lily was suffering he was suffering too.

"I never knew you had such a.." he trailed off, not knowing what to say.

"Pathetic life? I know." She sighed.

"Oh, well yeah."

"What am I going to do? Dad thinks I wrote a letter to my step mum and Petunia saying how much I hate them." Lily groaned.

"Just say that you got the people mixed up and it was directed to someone else." James furrowed his eyebrows.

"Yeah, I suppose. You owe me a favour remember?" she reminded.

"Mr. Potter at your service." James got up and did a little bow.

"I want you to show me a place. A place where I can find my happiness."

"Happiness? OK. Just give me a few days to think."

"Ok. I'll give you a week to think about it." Lily agreed.

***** ~~Boy's Dorm~~

A few days later, the drama died down and everything was pretty much back to normal. It was 11am and the marauders were getting ready to sleep.

"Ahem." Sirius cleared his throat loudly.

Silence.

"Ahem" he tried again.

Silence.

"GUYS!"

"I thought you had a cold, Padfoot." James smirked.

"Friends are meant to help each other, right?" Sirius quoted.

"Right." Said the Marauders, exchanging meaningful glances.

"Especially if one of them is in trouble, right?" he continued.

"Right."

"Especially especially if it's to do with girls, right?"

"Right."

"EXCELLENT." Sirius shouted happily.

"Wait a moment, you didn't ask if we're your friends or not?" Remus proclaimed.

"Now that's NOT necessary." Sirius was walking back and forward.

"Of course it is!" James exclaimed as if it's the most obvious thing in the world.

"Argh fine. And you guys are my friends, right?" Sirius was getting really annoyed.

"Wrong!" all of them yelled at the same time and pulled the covers over their heads.

"This is about Melinda!" Sirius was practically jumping up and down in fury.

All heads quickly turned towards his direction.

"What about her?" Remus interrogated.

"I like her and I want her." Sirius stated proudly, tossing her hair handsomely.

"You've fallen hard, matey." James grinned.

"Whatever, the point is that I need your help."

"How?" Remus looked amused.

"It's a good thing I have such a irresistible charm and all," Sirius swaggered, ignoring his friends who were rolling their eyes, "so the only thing I need is the right timing."

"Irresistible charm? I think not!" James crawled back to sleep.

*****

James was reclining on the couch comfortably, reading 'Quidditch through the Ages' for the millionth time. He suddenly placed his book down, realizing that he hadn't actually paid much attention to it anyway.

His eyes caught on a bright blue notepad lying on the ground. He picked it up and wondered if he should open it. Finally his curiosity took the better of him and he flipped open the first page. It read:

Monday 1st September,

First day back at Hogwarts! You don't know how glad I am. I had the worst holiday being bullied by Petunia all summer and today feels like heaven. I was so glad to see all my friends, I missed them so much. The worst part of today was probably facing Potter. Stupid Loser.

Oh Gawd. James flipped open to the inside cover. Yep, he was right. The diary belonged to Lily. His stomach fluttered excitedly, I know it's not right to read someone's diary..but I really want to know what she thinks of me.

The portrait door swung open and Lily stepped in. Her eyes flickered to James who was sitting in the corner reading what seems like..her diary!

"James Harold Potter!" she bellowed. "How dare you read my diary!"

Uh oh. James turned around slowly, regretting his actions.

"You bastard! Do you not know that DIARIES ARE PERSONAL!" she snatched it away from his hands.

"I um didn't mean it." He stammered.

"I caught you RED-HANDED!" Lily was red in the face- half angry, half embarrassed. What if he read something totally embarrassing? I'm going to die if he finds out ANY of my secrets.

"I didn't read anything, I swear!" James explained, although Lily didn't believe him.

"Ha, as if. With the mind of yours."

"Well, you shouldn't be leaving your diary around. Anyone would've read it." James was getting slightly cross.

"I didn't leave my diary around, for your information!" Lily told truthfully. How did my diary end up here, anyway? I've always kept it in my drawer.

"Ooh, the diary has legs." He mocked sardonically.

"Shut up! So much for you changing. You've always been this bad and always will be." Lily stalked off, clutching her diary tightly.

***** ~~Dinner~~

The Marauders were helping themselves to as much food as possible. They had made a ' for Sirius to get Melinda' plan and it was supposed to be carried out after they had finished eating. (which took practically forever.)

"Ok, finish up now team." Sirius ordered. He was looking especially gorgeous today, with his long hair brushed down to his eyes. He was careful not to make a mess of himself or eat too much.

"Good luck Padfoot." Remus patted him on the back.

"Just use your so called charm." James was also smiling.

Sirius made his way towards the front of the four tables, where everyone was enjoying the feast.

"May I please have everyone's attention!" he magnified his voice.

Everyone immediately quietened down. Most of the girls (with the exception of Lily and her friends) were eyeing him wistfully. I daresay that even the teachers looked mildly interested, knowing it was Sirius Black.

"Hi everybody!" Sirius shouted happily, winking at a cute girl who was staring at him. Oops, shouldn't have done that.

"How ya doing, Professor Dumbledore!" he greeted cheerfully.

"As good as any old bat." Dumbledore chuckled.

"Um, I just want to sing a song, it's dedicated to a beautiful girl I've met." He glanced towards Melinda's direction.

The crowd roared, the question on their minds were- who is this girl? Of course, who wouldn't say on to such an attractive guy?

Sirius flashed one of his trademark smiles and wrung his hands nervously. He had never really sung in front of people before. But if this is what Moony calls sincerity, he will not be afraid to show it.

CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU

You're just too good to be true

Can't take my eyes off of you

You'd be like heaven to touch

I wanna hold you so much

At long last love has arrived

And I thank God I'm alive

You're just too good to be true

Can't take my eyes off of you

Pardon the way that I stare

There's nothing else to compare

The sight of you leaves me weak

There are no words left to speak

So if you feel like I feel

Please let me know that it's real

You're just too good to be true

Can't take my eyes off of you

I love you baby and if it's quite all right

I need you baby to warm the lonely nights

I love you baby, trust in me when I say

Oh pretty baby, don't bring me down I pray

Oh pretty baby, now that I've found you stay

And let me love you baby, let me love you

"Thank you, thank you for putting up with me!" Sirius joked. Everyone clapped loudly, it's not everyday you hear someone singing out of the blue. Even the teachers were clapping and half smiling.

"Well I'm sure you all want to know who this beautiful girl is," he stated, pausing as the tension built up.

"Melinda Hamilton, you rock my world."

Ergh, I thought this chapter was going to be really good..but it sounds so lame now. first it was Lily- I made her too much of a cry baby and now it's Sirius. Him singing.so original! Oh well, I don't blame you if you send a flame onto this chapter, I completely rushed it! _ T_T cya til next week. Get the reviews rolling!