Hi, I'm back again with the next installment! Sorry it took so long, but I HAD to update my other story before I forget my ideas. Talking about the other story, can you lovely people be kind enough to read and review? Constructive criticism welcome! Actually, I am hoping that someone would point out the mistakes I make or how I should improve it. To anyone who complains that Spells of Love is dark, it isn't trust me. There will only be one real adventure chapter.

I know this is a bit late, but how ugly was Sirius in the third movie? I know he's older and suffered in Azkaban, but EEEEK! What did you guys think of the movie? I think that I might edit my first few chapters because it sounds crap now. Now, on with the story...

THE TRUTH ABOUT RACHEL

James muttered, "I solemnly swear I am up to no good." The map inscrolled itself to reveal the whole map of Hogwarts, the passages winding relentlessly. He tried looking for the dot labeling Lily Evans, but instead found Rachel Spencer...in the Gryffindor Tower. Sighing with relief, he ascended the tedious steps to find her.

Lily searched all over the Common Room, and then moved onto the Library and empty classrooms. No luck, she groaned inwardly. She wondered if where James was and whether he was having more luck. She recollected her conversations with Rachel; maybe there was clue somewhere? She remembered the first time meeting her, she had been a new student in 4th grade; the shy smile creeping up her face as she made friends with Lily, Tamari and Melinda. With a slight frown, she suddenly remembered the way that Rachel had stared at James, like she was waiting for something to happen.

After wandering aimlessly for a while, she realized that someone is standing right behind her and had been watching her every movements.
James was really confused; he couldn't find Rachel anywhere yet the Marauder's Map had it labeled there. He checked it again. Yep, her dot had not moved at all. It should be exactly on the spot he was standing now. He glanced left and right, down and above...James slapped his head mentally.

I am losing my head big time. Of course, how stupid of me, the roof! He didn't like the idea of his friend being on top of the roof alone very much, so he quickly raced up the stair. He summoned his faithful broomstick, Shooting Star 2000, just as an extra precaution.
Lily swirled around. Her face immediately darkened. She had once again come face to face with the leader of the James Potter Fan Club, that is, if she was the leader.

It was Alyssa Giselle, strutting over to Lily swishing her silvery blonde hair.

"What are you doing here?" Lily flashed her eyes warningly. If she's going to play another trick on me, I am going to curse her hair to fall out.

"The same goes for you, Head Girl." She sneered.

"I'm glad you noticed that I am Head Girl and I will dock points from you if you chose to stay here a minute longer." She said with authority.

"I'm so scared!" Alyssa gave her a pathetic look. "For your sake, I'll just have to sacrifice a few points."

"What do you mean by that?" Lily snapped, still glaring at her with distaste.

"What I mean is that I think there's something you ought to be interested in. I know what you're here for, trying to find your friend Rachel and your James." She emphasized her point, trying hard not to look jealous.

Lily watched her with renewed interest. "Do you now, prove it!"

"Fine, but I suggest you keep a low profile. You never know what you might overhear." Alyssa gave her a piecing look and swished her again.

Lily had a disgusted look on her face and followed her hesitantly. She had taken no risk, not that a skunk like her would be able to hex her. She seriously doubted whether Alyssa even knew which way a wand was held.
"Where is James my boy?" Sirius tapped impatiently. As soon as the song's over, the ceremony is going to start.

"And Lily too, she's not back either." Remus reminded.

"What are we going to do? The ceremony can't start without them." Melinda bit her lip. It is custom that the Head Boy and Girl would open up the ceremony with a speech and dance.

"That's it. Remus, Tamari, listen to me. You two go and find them. Come back when you find them. If you're still not back in- say in 5 minutes time, Melinda and I will try and delay the show as much as possible." Sirius ordered, taking charge.

Remus and Tamari nodded in agreement and sneaked out.

"Please tell me that they're going to be back before this song ends." Melinda prayed. "If they don't, they will probably lose their badges..."
"Rachel, what are you doing here?" James walked over to her cautiously. She was sitting on the edge of the roof, her eyes giving an impression of a faraway look.

"I'm looking at the view." She answered plainly. "Isn't it beautiful?"

"Er...yeah." James agreed uncertainly. "But let's enjoy this view some other time. Everyone's waiting for you at the Hall." He offered her a hand.

Rachel wasn't paying the least of attention to him.

"I want to tell you a story." She said suddenly.

"If you insist." James said politely and sat down next to her.

Rachel took a deep breath and began to tell.

"Once upon a time there was a girl- she was rich and had everything she wanted. Well, not everything. Every year her wish would be the same; she wanted someone who will be her friend. You see, her parents were always busy and never had time for her. Her parents were strict and didn't let her play with her neighbors. So it was just her alone in the mansion with her maid- no friends or anything.

On her 10th birthday, her wish came true. A little boy and his family came to visit her parents. That little boy became the first friend she ever made. The girl thought he was smart because he saw the world outside the mansion. He would tell her a lot of stories about witches and wizard- because he said, some day he's going to become one. At that time, the girl didn't understand what he was talking about, but she would love to go to a school like that boy.

Slowly, those two became the best of friends. They'd do everything with each other and even made a promise. They promised meet up again in 5 years time, no matter what. Soon after the boy had to leave. He had to leave with his family, and that was the end for both of them." She finished off, staring into the space with a little smile played on her lips.

James fell silent. "That's not how a story ends. There's more to it Rachel, isn't there?"

"You're right." She sighed. "It wasn't a happy ending. But if I was to keep telling the story, maybe- maybe that would end up being more tragic."

"Tell me, I want to know." James persisted.

"Well, the girl was sad. She was lonely again. She would so love to see the boy, so she anticipated their meeting in 5 year's time. A year later, her parents got divorced and she moved out with her mum. They moved from the grand mansion in France to the cheap flat in England. They didn't have much money you know, so the girl lived off poorly. But she was actually happier because she had her freedom. Her relationship with her mum is restored. She never once forgot that her first friend, in fact, he once told her that he lived in England!" She paused there, thinking of what to say next.

James sighed. "You told me it wasn't happy ending. The boy had forgotten the girl right?"

"How true you guess. The boy had forgotten all about the girl when they met again. They were both 14 at that time. It was a shock actually, when the girl saw the boy at her new school. How she recognized that face! She hardly believed her luck, until she realized that he had forgotten about her.

The girl did try; oh- she wasn't the sort to give up. She wanted the boy to remember by himself without her giving it away. It never worked out. Never. She had also discovered something else- she was falling in love with the boy."

"I'm sure the boy wouldn't been sorry for his actions if he knew. If only he had known earlier." James shook his head sadly.

"Yes, it was a tragedy for the girl. She was suffering so much. She'd cry in her bed silently every night until her face was washed clean." A tear rolled down Rachel's eye. "She realized that the boy will never remember her and that the boy loved someone else."

James grasped Rachel and hugged her tightly.

"I'm sorry." He whispered.

"It's too late, James." She sobbed, her voice muffled. "Once a person is in love, there's no turning back."

"It was a beautiful tale though." James said quietly, as his memory came flooding back. "Trust the boy to mess things up. Well, he has learnt his lesson tonight."

"It's not the boy's fault. If the girl had spoken up sooner, it could've been a happy ending." Rachel smiled wistfully.

"I'm sorry, I am a terrible friend. I forgot about you- and our promise." James looked down at his hands.

Little did James know that not far away Lily and Alyssa had been listening to their whole conversation...