How It All Began
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Author's note: Sorry it took so long to update. Once again I had major writers block! I have also been distracted by my numerous finals. . .which I have done great on, and of course I had to read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It's a must read book. I cried my eyes out and I laughed quite a bit.
PG-13ish
Chapter 6
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There was nothing but awkward silence the whole way to Hogsmeade. Lydia kept glaring at me as if I were competition. Ha, me competition! That's too funny to even think about. Anyway, it was very awkward. Thankfully, about 10 minutes later we arrived at the Three Broomsticks. Funny enough, James held the door for me but closed it on Lydia's face. Boy did she look angry!
The arrangement in the Three Broomsticks was actually quite comical as well. Sirius and Lindsey were huddled in a secluded corner sharing a butterbeer and holding hands. Remus was in between Bella and Rachel blabbing away about what kind of lip-gloss they were going to wear to the ball. Remus looked mildly interested.
James cleared his throat and ran his fingers through his hair in a nervous manner. I noticed he did this a lot when he was in an uncomfortable situation. What he was uncomfortable about, I'll never know!
Sirius was the first to look up. "Hey James. Thought you'd never get here!"
"Mind if I sit with you?" James asked quietly. What is wrong with this boy over here?
"Not at all mate," Lindsey said hesitantly, glaring at Lydia.
James sat down next to Sirius and I followed. Lydia just stood there as if waiting for a formal invitation to sit down.
"Umm, James. Forgetting anyone!" I whispered, nudging James in the ribs.
"Oh right," James replied sheepishly. His eyes seemed to be showing dread. "Lydia, over here!" he called.
"Coming, hun!" Lydia replied in a sickly sweet tone.
"Hun? Do I sense a steady Prongs? We vowed never to go steady" Sirius asked with a suggestive look.
"Excuse me Sirius. What do I look like to you? I have just been your girlfriend for two years, and what does this ring mean to you. . .Friendship?" Lindsey replied hotly indicating a silver ring on her right ring finger.
"I'm sorry baby. You're right, that ring isn't a friendship ring, it's a promise ring!" Sirius said apologetically. I snickered. It is so funny to watch them.
Lydia came to our table and sat on James's lap. "Jamie, can you buy me a butterbeer?"
Sirius and Lindsey both looked like they were going to explode with laughter. I, on the other hand, was choking. James paled. Only Lindsey was allowed to call him Jamie, and that was only because they have known each other since they were 5.
James started muttering incoherent words under his breath and got up, knocking Lydia to the ground. He mumbled a faint 'sorry' and walked over to Madam Rosmerta. I looked around and decided to help him.
"Come on. I won't tell anyone that you gave me some!" begged James.
"Tell anyone that you gave him what?" I asked looking between James and Madam Rosmerta.
"James wants me to give him some firewhiskey. Sure, I was 16 once, and not too long ago either, but I'll lose my permit," she said truthfully.
"Aww, you're no fun!" James pouted. He looked so cute when he did that. Wait, did I just think that?
I shook my head slightly. "Hear let me help you James," I offered. I took my drink and Lydia's drink, "and I'll give you money for mine."
"No, forget it Lily. It's on me."
"Thanks." I walked back to the table and slammed Lydia's drink on the table.
"Lindsey, I have to go to the ladies room, will you go with me?" Lindsey gave me a look that clearly said 'I'm not leaving Sirius here with her!'
"Can it wait? I have to ask James something," she said kicking me lightly under the table.
"Ouch!" Everyone looked at me as if I were crazy. "I knocked my knee on the table."
"Sure you did Lils!" Remus said smiling as he, Bella, and Rachel took a seat at the table.
James came back a few minutes later, indeed looking a little bit mellower. Perhaps Madam Rosmerta caved in. Now it was my turn to kick Lindsey under the table. "Oh right, James, when we go looking for our costumes, can I pick yours out?"
"Sure, whatever you want!"
"Okay, lets go Lindsey," I said getting up. James grabbed my arm and gave me a pleading look. He gave me that look again.
Lindsey noticed this little exchange, as well as Bella. Not acknowledging it, she got up and walked with me to the ladies room.
"What do you want Lily?" Lindsey said once out of hear shot.
"I have this weird feeling about Lydia."
"Everyone does. There's nothing we can do about it," and she left it at that.
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(James's Point of view)
"Lydia. Look, we have to go get our costumes. Maybe you should meet up with your partner?" I suggested desperately once outside the Three Broomsticks.
"Anything for you James! Do you wanna meet me at the Astronomy Tower tonight?" she said batting her eyelashes. Normally, I would jump at an opportunity like this, but for some strange reason, I really don't want to.
"I can't. I'm sorry. I have plans for tonight."
"Oh, okay. I'll see you soon gummy bear." Gummy bear? Oh Merlin!
Sirius and Remus swung around me with identical goofy grins on their faces. "I'll see you soon gummy bear," Remus said batting his eyelashes. Soon afterwards both he and Sirius were doubled up in laughter.
"What's so funny?" Lily asked while throwing her shining hair over her shoulder. She looked at me and then looked over at Remus with such a smile on her face. It was one of those smiles that she only saves for Moony.
Finally gaining his composure, Moony replied, "Loony Lydia called James gummy bear."
"Is that true James?" Lily asked turning to me, her eyes dancing with laughter.
Extreme embarrassment over came me and I mumbled a quick, "Yeah. So, where is everyone? Lindsey wants to pick out my costume."
We walked to the nearest clothes store. Sirius stopped dead in his tracks. Lindsey was dressed in a Victorian era gown. She looked beautiful. I heard Sirius mumble "Sweet Merlin." I started to laugh at that.
We walked in to the quaint boutique and heard a tiny, ding.
"What do you think?" Lindsey asked doubtfully.
"Lets just put it this way, Sirius is speechless. Does that ever happen?" I answered reassuringly. Lindsey giggled.
"Don't just stand there guys. Walk in; make yourself comfortable," Lily said prodding Remus, Sirius, and me in the back.
"Okay, so we are going to put on some kind of fashion show. You tell us if you like what we are wearing or not!" Bella exclaimed. "Lindsey went first, and we got your opinions, so now its Lily's turn."
She looked a bit startled, "Do I have to?"
"Yes," Rachel shot back. Very reluctantly, Lily walked over to the dressing room carrying a long gown. About 5 minutes later Lily walked out looking like an angel. She was wearing a hunter green gown. She seemed to glow. I felt my breath get caught up in my throat.
"Oi Remus! Is that a blush creeping up on those cheeks?" Sirius asked pinching Moony's face. Remus hit Sirius over the head, but smiled against his own will.
Next came Bella in a white and gold toga. She looked great, and Rachel came out wearing a tight black leather mini skirt with a hot pink top.
"Okay boys. It's your turn for dress up now. I vote James goes first," Bella said.
I quickly got changed into a plain white toga-thingy. It kept riding up, but I could fix that little detail. When I walked out, I got a few whistles and a wink or two. The same went for Remus in his hunter green tights and Sirius in his Victorian Era outfit.
"So we have our costumes. What now?" Lindsey asked walking hand and hand with Sirius.
"We have to check out Zonkos and Honeydukes."
Ah, Zonkos is stocked with everything you need to cause mischief, and Honeydukes is a great place to indulge your sweet tooth.
We entered Zonkos and I stocked up on Filibuster Quick Start Fireworks, Stink Pellets, Dung Bombs, and a few other assorted items. Hogwarts will no longer be safe! (Evil laugh, mwahahaha!) In Honeydukes, I bought some chocolate bars, fudge, Drooble's Best Blowing Gum, and some other things. I also picked up a chocolate pumpkin for Bella. I thought it would be a nice gesture since she is my date and all.
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(Lily's point of view)
"Oh my feet!" I shrieked. I am so tired it's not even funny. I have been walking way too much!
"Lils, I would lift you up and carry you, but I'm a weakling," James stated carrying everyone's packages in one hand; flexing his muscles he had gotten from many years of Quidditch. Sirius's response was much like his. He was on the Quidditch team and had tons of muscles as well.
"I'll carry you," Remus suggested with a smirk.
"It's alright. I can manage!" I said bushing a bit.
"No, I insist!" Remus pressed on. Before I knew what happened, my feet left the ground and I was thrown over Remus's shoulder. My face turned a brilliant shade of red.
"Aww, Lily is in love!" James giggled like a little schoolgirl.
"I'm going to kill you Potter!" I spat kicking at Remus's chest and pounding my fists on his back, trying to get at James.
"Calm down Lily. It's a joke. People only get offensive if it's true," James replied looking me in the eye. I looked down and I immediately regretted it. James knows. Damn it! I peered up and I saw James smirk. That smirk can't be good.
After about 3 minutes later, we arrived at Hogwarts. Remus put me down, and studied me a bit. There was total silence. No one seemed to notice this little exchange. Thank Merlin! "What are we waiting for?" Sirius grumbled, "I'm starving!"
I was thrown back into reality and my little dream that included Remus was over. We made our way up the steps and kept climbing until we reached Gryffindor Tower, where we deposited our bags.
"Anything going on between you and Remus?" Rachel asked.
"Oh, of course not! What gave you that idea?" I replied flushing a bit.
"Has anyone seen my mascara?" Bella shouted.
"No, I haven't seen it anywhere," Lindsey answered, "but if I were you, I would check in the boy's dorm. I saw Sirius up here last night!"
"Reality check Lindsey. You and Sirius were up here last night!" I said laughing. She can be really dim sometimes.
"And besides. Why are you accusing your boyfriend of being a cross- dresser?" Bella said giggling.
"Hey, I never said Sirius was a cross-dresser. I was just trying to take the heat off me for taking it. . .ugh, I'm an idiot!"
"I knew you had it!"
Thankfully, 15 minutes later we emerged from the dorm. "What took you four so long?" Sirius said rubbing his lean stomach.
"We wanted to look pretty for you, and only you. You should be flattered!" Lindsey giggled, swinging Sirius's arm over her shoulder.
We made our way to the Great Hall and sat down at the usual table. Once every one was situated, the food appeared and we started to eat. James, Sirius and Remus wolfed down their food. (A/N: No pun intended for that wolf comment describing Remus. Lol!)
"Where do you put it all?" Rachel asked astonished.
"Us men have lead stomachs. We can eat anything and everything," Sirius said emphasizing the word men.
"That must be it Sirius!" I replied.
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A/N: Was it any good? Please review. I'm finally back on track with my writing. Hope you enjoyed it. Please review. Did I say that already? Oh well! Anyway, I would also like to thank my reviewers! You guys give me inspiration! Bye!
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
Author's note: Sorry it took so long to update. Once again I had major writers block! I have also been distracted by my numerous finals. . .which I have done great on, and of course I had to read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It's a must read book. I cried my eyes out and I laughed quite a bit.
PG-13ish
Chapter 6
* * *
There was nothing but awkward silence the whole way to Hogsmeade. Lydia kept glaring at me as if I were competition. Ha, me competition! That's too funny to even think about. Anyway, it was very awkward. Thankfully, about 10 minutes later we arrived at the Three Broomsticks. Funny enough, James held the door for me but closed it on Lydia's face. Boy did she look angry!
The arrangement in the Three Broomsticks was actually quite comical as well. Sirius and Lindsey were huddled in a secluded corner sharing a butterbeer and holding hands. Remus was in between Bella and Rachel blabbing away about what kind of lip-gloss they were going to wear to the ball. Remus looked mildly interested.
James cleared his throat and ran his fingers through his hair in a nervous manner. I noticed he did this a lot when he was in an uncomfortable situation. What he was uncomfortable about, I'll never know!
Sirius was the first to look up. "Hey James. Thought you'd never get here!"
"Mind if I sit with you?" James asked quietly. What is wrong with this boy over here?
"Not at all mate," Lindsey said hesitantly, glaring at Lydia.
James sat down next to Sirius and I followed. Lydia just stood there as if waiting for a formal invitation to sit down.
"Umm, James. Forgetting anyone!" I whispered, nudging James in the ribs.
"Oh right," James replied sheepishly. His eyes seemed to be showing dread. "Lydia, over here!" he called.
"Coming, hun!" Lydia replied in a sickly sweet tone.
"Hun? Do I sense a steady Prongs? We vowed never to go steady" Sirius asked with a suggestive look.
"Excuse me Sirius. What do I look like to you? I have just been your girlfriend for two years, and what does this ring mean to you. . .Friendship?" Lindsey replied hotly indicating a silver ring on her right ring finger.
"I'm sorry baby. You're right, that ring isn't a friendship ring, it's a promise ring!" Sirius said apologetically. I snickered. It is so funny to watch them.
Lydia came to our table and sat on James's lap. "Jamie, can you buy me a butterbeer?"
Sirius and Lindsey both looked like they were going to explode with laughter. I, on the other hand, was choking. James paled. Only Lindsey was allowed to call him Jamie, and that was only because they have known each other since they were 5.
James started muttering incoherent words under his breath and got up, knocking Lydia to the ground. He mumbled a faint 'sorry' and walked over to Madam Rosmerta. I looked around and decided to help him.
"Come on. I won't tell anyone that you gave me some!" begged James.
"Tell anyone that you gave him what?" I asked looking between James and Madam Rosmerta.
"James wants me to give him some firewhiskey. Sure, I was 16 once, and not too long ago either, but I'll lose my permit," she said truthfully.
"Aww, you're no fun!" James pouted. He looked so cute when he did that. Wait, did I just think that?
I shook my head slightly. "Hear let me help you James," I offered. I took my drink and Lydia's drink, "and I'll give you money for mine."
"No, forget it Lily. It's on me."
"Thanks." I walked back to the table and slammed Lydia's drink on the table.
"Lindsey, I have to go to the ladies room, will you go with me?" Lindsey gave me a look that clearly said 'I'm not leaving Sirius here with her!'
"Can it wait? I have to ask James something," she said kicking me lightly under the table.
"Ouch!" Everyone looked at me as if I were crazy. "I knocked my knee on the table."
"Sure you did Lils!" Remus said smiling as he, Bella, and Rachel took a seat at the table.
James came back a few minutes later, indeed looking a little bit mellower. Perhaps Madam Rosmerta caved in. Now it was my turn to kick Lindsey under the table. "Oh right, James, when we go looking for our costumes, can I pick yours out?"
"Sure, whatever you want!"
"Okay, lets go Lindsey," I said getting up. James grabbed my arm and gave me a pleading look. He gave me that look again.
Lindsey noticed this little exchange, as well as Bella. Not acknowledging it, she got up and walked with me to the ladies room.
"What do you want Lily?" Lindsey said once out of hear shot.
"I have this weird feeling about Lydia."
"Everyone does. There's nothing we can do about it," and she left it at that.
* * *
(James's Point of view)
"Lydia. Look, we have to go get our costumes. Maybe you should meet up with your partner?" I suggested desperately once outside the Three Broomsticks.
"Anything for you James! Do you wanna meet me at the Astronomy Tower tonight?" she said batting her eyelashes. Normally, I would jump at an opportunity like this, but for some strange reason, I really don't want to.
"I can't. I'm sorry. I have plans for tonight."
"Oh, okay. I'll see you soon gummy bear." Gummy bear? Oh Merlin!
Sirius and Remus swung around me with identical goofy grins on their faces. "I'll see you soon gummy bear," Remus said batting his eyelashes. Soon afterwards both he and Sirius were doubled up in laughter.
"What's so funny?" Lily asked while throwing her shining hair over her shoulder. She looked at me and then looked over at Remus with such a smile on her face. It was one of those smiles that she only saves for Moony.
Finally gaining his composure, Moony replied, "Loony Lydia called James gummy bear."
"Is that true James?" Lily asked turning to me, her eyes dancing with laughter.
Extreme embarrassment over came me and I mumbled a quick, "Yeah. So, where is everyone? Lindsey wants to pick out my costume."
We walked to the nearest clothes store. Sirius stopped dead in his tracks. Lindsey was dressed in a Victorian era gown. She looked beautiful. I heard Sirius mumble "Sweet Merlin." I started to laugh at that.
We walked in to the quaint boutique and heard a tiny, ding.
"What do you think?" Lindsey asked doubtfully.
"Lets just put it this way, Sirius is speechless. Does that ever happen?" I answered reassuringly. Lindsey giggled.
"Don't just stand there guys. Walk in; make yourself comfortable," Lily said prodding Remus, Sirius, and me in the back.
"Okay, so we are going to put on some kind of fashion show. You tell us if you like what we are wearing or not!" Bella exclaimed. "Lindsey went first, and we got your opinions, so now its Lily's turn."
She looked a bit startled, "Do I have to?"
"Yes," Rachel shot back. Very reluctantly, Lily walked over to the dressing room carrying a long gown. About 5 minutes later Lily walked out looking like an angel. She was wearing a hunter green gown. She seemed to glow. I felt my breath get caught up in my throat.
"Oi Remus! Is that a blush creeping up on those cheeks?" Sirius asked pinching Moony's face. Remus hit Sirius over the head, but smiled against his own will.
Next came Bella in a white and gold toga. She looked great, and Rachel came out wearing a tight black leather mini skirt with a hot pink top.
"Okay boys. It's your turn for dress up now. I vote James goes first," Bella said.
I quickly got changed into a plain white toga-thingy. It kept riding up, but I could fix that little detail. When I walked out, I got a few whistles and a wink or two. The same went for Remus in his hunter green tights and Sirius in his Victorian Era outfit.
"So we have our costumes. What now?" Lindsey asked walking hand and hand with Sirius.
"We have to check out Zonkos and Honeydukes."
Ah, Zonkos is stocked with everything you need to cause mischief, and Honeydukes is a great place to indulge your sweet tooth.
We entered Zonkos and I stocked up on Filibuster Quick Start Fireworks, Stink Pellets, Dung Bombs, and a few other assorted items. Hogwarts will no longer be safe! (Evil laugh, mwahahaha!) In Honeydukes, I bought some chocolate bars, fudge, Drooble's Best Blowing Gum, and some other things. I also picked up a chocolate pumpkin for Bella. I thought it would be a nice gesture since she is my date and all.
* * *
(Lily's point of view)
"Oh my feet!" I shrieked. I am so tired it's not even funny. I have been walking way too much!
"Lils, I would lift you up and carry you, but I'm a weakling," James stated carrying everyone's packages in one hand; flexing his muscles he had gotten from many years of Quidditch. Sirius's response was much like his. He was on the Quidditch team and had tons of muscles as well.
"I'll carry you," Remus suggested with a smirk.
"It's alright. I can manage!" I said bushing a bit.
"No, I insist!" Remus pressed on. Before I knew what happened, my feet left the ground and I was thrown over Remus's shoulder. My face turned a brilliant shade of red.
"Aww, Lily is in love!" James giggled like a little schoolgirl.
"I'm going to kill you Potter!" I spat kicking at Remus's chest and pounding my fists on his back, trying to get at James.
"Calm down Lily. It's a joke. People only get offensive if it's true," James replied looking me in the eye. I looked down and I immediately regretted it. James knows. Damn it! I peered up and I saw James smirk. That smirk can't be good.
After about 3 minutes later, we arrived at Hogwarts. Remus put me down, and studied me a bit. There was total silence. No one seemed to notice this little exchange. Thank Merlin! "What are we waiting for?" Sirius grumbled, "I'm starving!"
I was thrown back into reality and my little dream that included Remus was over. We made our way up the steps and kept climbing until we reached Gryffindor Tower, where we deposited our bags.
"Anything going on between you and Remus?" Rachel asked.
"Oh, of course not! What gave you that idea?" I replied flushing a bit.
"Has anyone seen my mascara?" Bella shouted.
"No, I haven't seen it anywhere," Lindsey answered, "but if I were you, I would check in the boy's dorm. I saw Sirius up here last night!"
"Reality check Lindsey. You and Sirius were up here last night!" I said laughing. She can be really dim sometimes.
"And besides. Why are you accusing your boyfriend of being a cross- dresser?" Bella said giggling.
"Hey, I never said Sirius was a cross-dresser. I was just trying to take the heat off me for taking it. . .ugh, I'm an idiot!"
"I knew you had it!"
Thankfully, 15 minutes later we emerged from the dorm. "What took you four so long?" Sirius said rubbing his lean stomach.
"We wanted to look pretty for you, and only you. You should be flattered!" Lindsey giggled, swinging Sirius's arm over her shoulder.
We made our way to the Great Hall and sat down at the usual table. Once every one was situated, the food appeared and we started to eat. James, Sirius and Remus wolfed down their food. (A/N: No pun intended for that wolf comment describing Remus. Lol!)
"Where do you put it all?" Rachel asked astonished.
"Us men have lead stomachs. We can eat anything and everything," Sirius said emphasizing the word men.
"That must be it Sirius!" I replied.
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A/N: Was it any good? Please review. I'm finally back on track with my writing. Hope you enjoyed it. Please review. Did I say that already? Oh well! Anyway, I would also like to thank my reviewers! You guys give me inspiration! Bye!