Disclaimer: I don't know why I'm bothered; everyone knows I'm not J.K.
Rowling!
Thank you tremendously for all my reviewers! Yay, so happy! 27 reviews for the last chapter, it's a record! ::_:: I feel special!
Lizzybelle- to remove a chapter, just log in and go to edit/ add chapters. Scroll to the right and there you'll see a list of remove buttons for each chapter. You know what, I had trouble with that before too!
Jac- you're right; I should've been more descriptive about Quidditch. Sighs. I'm a really lazy person. Sighs again.
Sweetstrawberry- they don't have major mood swings. It's just that they don't want to admit that they like each other!
Just wondering, is my fic really that praise worthy? I mean I totally rushed every chapter!
HATE TO LIKE TO LOVE
Lily dashed back inside the castle and ran straight for the Hospital Wing.
"James!" she screamed.
But James couldn't hear her. He was unconscious and lying stiffly on the bed. Lily rushed over and knelt down beside him.
"James, James wake up, I've got something to tell you!"
She shook him again and again, to no avail.
"James." Her voice wavered. "Wake up!"
She buried her head in her arms and whispered, "I really got to tell you something!" Then she brushed her hand against his face and felt no breath. She checked again. No breath.
"You...you can't be dead!" Lily wailed, feeling a wave of nausea sweeping over her.
"So tell me." James opened his eyes and leapt up.
"You...you pretentious git!" Lily snapped out of her shock. She was embarrassed and relieved at the same time. She smiled cheekily and pushed him gently.
"Ouch!" James rubbed his head pitifully, as it banged on the table.
"I'm really sorry!" Lily panicked.
"Ha, so that proves it."
"Proves what?" Lily narrowed her eyes.
"Proves that you care about me." James smirked proudly.
"Of course I do. I'm used to a fellow marauder like you entertaining me all the times." She rolled her eyes.
"Wow, I'm glorified! So what was the very important thing you were about to tell me?" James switched to a more serious topic.
"I- oh, nothing." Lily stuttered, her face paled once more. Better not tell him now, she thought wisely.
"You weren't about to say the classical three words, were you?"
"Yeah, I was about to say, I Hate You!"
"Didn't need to make it so emotional."
"I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!" Lily teased him.
"Now, if you'll just turn that HATE into LIKE into LOVE." James began slowly. He was really enjoying making fun of Lily, he wasn't at all mad at Snape. It's only when I'm hurt that Lily truly shows her real feelings.
*****
"We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!" Lily sang softly, finishing the last touch on her Christmas tree.
"Why bother doing it the muggle way?" Melinda asked, taking out a bite from her apple. It was loads faster to zap out your wand and fix the decorations on straight away.
"It's special. Besides, I'll probably get pretty sick of Christmas trees very soon."
"So how are things between you and James?" Melinda admired the tree.
"I don't think we have any chemistry. I mean, the main reason we go out is because of the bet. I know that and he knows that as well, but we don't mention it. You haven't forgotten it, I hope?"
"No chemistry? What do you mean, no chemistry?" Melinda choked on her apple.
"Something that you and Sirius have, and James and I don't."
"Look Lily, I think James is perfect for you. He's smart, he's handsome, he's funny, and he really likes you- he's got the whole package!"
"Aren't you becoming an expert on boys!" Lily laughed. It's not chemistry, it's destiny.
***** ~~Gang of 8~~
As Christmas is drawing near, so are the holidays. Everyone is going home except for Lily and James. What a coincidence! Not. If it weren't because of his best mate's love life, Sirius would've given anything, ANYTHING to stay at Hogwarts. Living under the same roof as a member of the prominent and ancient family unit of Black, was more than torture for him. Luckily, he was allowed to stay at his girlfriend's place for a while, for the fact that she was a 'pure-blood'.
Remus and tamari, though going separate ways, have established a friendship that is almost impossible. People would always mistake them as a couple, although the others say they probably are anyway.
Melinda, the most fun loving and out going girl, is going to France for the summer holidays. When the subject of cute French guys was brought up, good old Mel claimed that they would be no way as cute as her Sirius!
As for Peter and Rachel, none of them seemed too excited about the Christmas. Rachel, in particular, was grumpy about leaving Hogwarts. Peter didn't care; he didn't care anything except for his food.
Lastly, this leaves to the final remaining two, James and Lily. Lily had to stay because her parents were going away on holidays, and it was good to have the Head Girl to still be able to be in charge. Not that Lily minded Hogwarts; it was like a dream come true. No taunting or slavery from her stepmother and Petunia and above all, freedom. For James, things were a little different. True, her parent went to Spain to visit his uncles and aunties, but was the main reason Lily? Was it all an excuse to be with Lily, the thought tossed and turned in his mind? Why hadn't Sirius stayed? James knew how much he didn't like his racist family. It would be rather dull without Sirius.
*****
The Marauders (excluding James) stuffed in the last remaining junk before ambling down for breakfast. There was a wave of sadness, but then again, it was only two weeks. (Is it?)
"I'm going to miss this place." Sirius sighed sorrowfully.
"No more Marauder Map making." Remus sniffed.
"Or Quidditch games."
"Or food." Peter drooped.
"No classes." James reminded them.
"Still, don't forget to write letters to each other." Remus warned.
"So Prongsie-poo, have fun with Lily." Sirius chuckled.
*****
"Oh Lily, we're gonna miss you!" Melinda pulled her into a hug.
"You'll have fun with James, I hope." Tamari reassured warmly.
Rachel dragged Lily into the corner.
"Speaking of James, I noticed him flirting with Alyssa a couple of times. I heard that they're an item. You can never be 100% confident in guys, they always get tired of one person after a while." She lowered her voice.
"That manner of his will never change." Lily heaved. Waves of disappointment flowed through her.
"So be really careful. It's best to leave him to be." Rachel advised.
"Yes, I know. He's really not my type anyways." Lily shrugged.
*****
After seeing all her friends leave, Lily decided to press into the more serious and irritating matter. Presents. Not that Lily didn't like buying presents; she just didn't know WHAT to buy. Especially people like James and Sirius.
Of course, sweets or a bag of dung bombs would do, but they probably have endless supply of it already. Then an ideal gift popped in her head. Perfect. Now she knew what to shop for. Lily began to scribble in her diary, Christmas was in two days! And I have to spend the entire holidays with James? Is that a good or a bad thing? She suddenly remembered Rachel's parting words, leave him to be. Leave him to be. I could do that, but will he leave me to be?
So this is Xmas
And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Xmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
Merry Early Christmas! I want my pressies, NOW! if not, a review sounds good too!
Thank you tremendously for all my reviewers! Yay, so happy! 27 reviews for the last chapter, it's a record! ::_:: I feel special!
Lizzybelle- to remove a chapter, just log in and go to edit/ add chapters. Scroll to the right and there you'll see a list of remove buttons for each chapter. You know what, I had trouble with that before too!
Jac- you're right; I should've been more descriptive about Quidditch. Sighs. I'm a really lazy person. Sighs again.
Sweetstrawberry- they don't have major mood swings. It's just that they don't want to admit that they like each other!
Just wondering, is my fic really that praise worthy? I mean I totally rushed every chapter!
HATE TO LIKE TO LOVE
Lily dashed back inside the castle and ran straight for the Hospital Wing.
"James!" she screamed.
But James couldn't hear her. He was unconscious and lying stiffly on the bed. Lily rushed over and knelt down beside him.
"James, James wake up, I've got something to tell you!"
She shook him again and again, to no avail.
"James." Her voice wavered. "Wake up!"
She buried her head in her arms and whispered, "I really got to tell you something!" Then she brushed her hand against his face and felt no breath. She checked again. No breath.
"You...you can't be dead!" Lily wailed, feeling a wave of nausea sweeping over her.
"So tell me." James opened his eyes and leapt up.
"You...you pretentious git!" Lily snapped out of her shock. She was embarrassed and relieved at the same time. She smiled cheekily and pushed him gently.
"Ouch!" James rubbed his head pitifully, as it banged on the table.
"I'm really sorry!" Lily panicked.
"Ha, so that proves it."
"Proves what?" Lily narrowed her eyes.
"Proves that you care about me." James smirked proudly.
"Of course I do. I'm used to a fellow marauder like you entertaining me all the times." She rolled her eyes.
"Wow, I'm glorified! So what was the very important thing you were about to tell me?" James switched to a more serious topic.
"I- oh, nothing." Lily stuttered, her face paled once more. Better not tell him now, she thought wisely.
"You weren't about to say the classical three words, were you?"
"Yeah, I was about to say, I Hate You!"
"Didn't need to make it so emotional."
"I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!" Lily teased him.
"Now, if you'll just turn that HATE into LIKE into LOVE." James began slowly. He was really enjoying making fun of Lily, he wasn't at all mad at Snape. It's only when I'm hurt that Lily truly shows her real feelings.
*****
"We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!" Lily sang softly, finishing the last touch on her Christmas tree.
"Why bother doing it the muggle way?" Melinda asked, taking out a bite from her apple. It was loads faster to zap out your wand and fix the decorations on straight away.
"It's special. Besides, I'll probably get pretty sick of Christmas trees very soon."
"So how are things between you and James?" Melinda admired the tree.
"I don't think we have any chemistry. I mean, the main reason we go out is because of the bet. I know that and he knows that as well, but we don't mention it. You haven't forgotten it, I hope?"
"No chemistry? What do you mean, no chemistry?" Melinda choked on her apple.
"Something that you and Sirius have, and James and I don't."
"Look Lily, I think James is perfect for you. He's smart, he's handsome, he's funny, and he really likes you- he's got the whole package!"
"Aren't you becoming an expert on boys!" Lily laughed. It's not chemistry, it's destiny.
***** ~~Gang of 8~~
As Christmas is drawing near, so are the holidays. Everyone is going home except for Lily and James. What a coincidence! Not. If it weren't because of his best mate's love life, Sirius would've given anything, ANYTHING to stay at Hogwarts. Living under the same roof as a member of the prominent and ancient family unit of Black, was more than torture for him. Luckily, he was allowed to stay at his girlfriend's place for a while, for the fact that she was a 'pure-blood'.
Remus and tamari, though going separate ways, have established a friendship that is almost impossible. People would always mistake them as a couple, although the others say they probably are anyway.
Melinda, the most fun loving and out going girl, is going to France for the summer holidays. When the subject of cute French guys was brought up, good old Mel claimed that they would be no way as cute as her Sirius!
As for Peter and Rachel, none of them seemed too excited about the Christmas. Rachel, in particular, was grumpy about leaving Hogwarts. Peter didn't care; he didn't care anything except for his food.
Lastly, this leaves to the final remaining two, James and Lily. Lily had to stay because her parents were going away on holidays, and it was good to have the Head Girl to still be able to be in charge. Not that Lily minded Hogwarts; it was like a dream come true. No taunting or slavery from her stepmother and Petunia and above all, freedom. For James, things were a little different. True, her parent went to Spain to visit his uncles and aunties, but was the main reason Lily? Was it all an excuse to be with Lily, the thought tossed and turned in his mind? Why hadn't Sirius stayed? James knew how much he didn't like his racist family. It would be rather dull without Sirius.
*****
The Marauders (excluding James) stuffed in the last remaining junk before ambling down for breakfast. There was a wave of sadness, but then again, it was only two weeks. (Is it?)
"I'm going to miss this place." Sirius sighed sorrowfully.
"No more Marauder Map making." Remus sniffed.
"Or Quidditch games."
"Or food." Peter drooped.
"No classes." James reminded them.
"Still, don't forget to write letters to each other." Remus warned.
"So Prongsie-poo, have fun with Lily." Sirius chuckled.
*****
"Oh Lily, we're gonna miss you!" Melinda pulled her into a hug.
"You'll have fun with James, I hope." Tamari reassured warmly.
Rachel dragged Lily into the corner.
"Speaking of James, I noticed him flirting with Alyssa a couple of times. I heard that they're an item. You can never be 100% confident in guys, they always get tired of one person after a while." She lowered her voice.
"That manner of his will never change." Lily heaved. Waves of disappointment flowed through her.
"So be really careful. It's best to leave him to be." Rachel advised.
"Yes, I know. He's really not my type anyways." Lily shrugged.
*****
After seeing all her friends leave, Lily decided to press into the more serious and irritating matter. Presents. Not that Lily didn't like buying presents; she just didn't know WHAT to buy. Especially people like James and Sirius.
Of course, sweets or a bag of dung bombs would do, but they probably have endless supply of it already. Then an ideal gift popped in her head. Perfect. Now she knew what to shop for. Lily began to scribble in her diary, Christmas was in two days! And I have to spend the entire holidays with James? Is that a good or a bad thing? She suddenly remembered Rachel's parting words, leave him to be. Leave him to be. I could do that, but will he leave me to be?
So this is Xmas
And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Xmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
Merry Early Christmas! I want my pressies, NOW! if not, a review sounds good too!