When she got outside, she breathed in relief, that is until she caught sight of the people on either side of her. On her left, Anthony was standing there, flanked by Lucius and Severus. On her right, James was standing there, flanked by Sirius and Remus.

When she looked at them, she realized they were glaring daggers at each other.

Oh, no, Lily thought.

"Uh, guys," Lily started. "What's up?"

Anthony didn't take his eyes off James, "We were looking for you when we ran across them."

"Oh, ok. Let's just go now," Lily said weakly.

"Don't go off with them," Sirius protested. "Come with us."

"Who says she wants to?" Lucius asked, sneering.

"Who says she doesn't?" Sirius shot back.

Remus broke in, "Why don't we let her decide?"

Lily smiled at him, and opened her mouth to speak when Anthony talked over her, "She doesn't need to. I'm her boyfriend, she comes with me."

"Ya know, that is getting really old," James said annoyed.

"Well it's true, so why don't you just back off," Anthony said.

"THAT IS IT!!" Lily shouted.

They all turned to look at her, surprised.

She took a deep breath and said, "I realize I can't hang out with all of you at the same time, and I don't see why it matters so much if I hang out with you guys, but we need to work something out cause this is just getting annoying."

"Work out what?" James asked.

"Well, lets see. I have more shopping to do, and the rest of today to hang out. Then, as I've heard we have a really long train ride. Now either I talk to none of you, and find new friends," they all shook their head emphatically, "you get along," more emphatic shaking, "or we split up the time I spend, evenly."

"I don't know if I like the idea of you spending time with them, they might corrupt you," Anthony said.

James snorted, "Us, corrupt her? What about you!"

Lily broke in again, "Or I don't talk to people at all who tell me what to do."

"Fine. We split the time," Anthony said, resignedly.

"Alright. For now I'll shop with Anthony, Lucius, and Severus," Lily said. "No arguments."

James nodded and gave a last glare to Anthony.