Lily realized what Severus had been talking about as soon as they had gotten to the infamous quidditch store, Lucius and Anthony went absolutely crazy. They bought the best broom they had, putting down more money for it than Severus had on all of his potions ingredients. They also bought kits to take care of the broom, the latest books on the famous teams, merchandise advertising their favorite team, and Slytherin themed accessories.
They were so light hearted and cheerful, until...who should walk through the door than James and his posse.
Lily internally groaned, This is not happening. This is not happening. If I ignore them, they'll go away without starting a fight.
The minute Anthony and Lucius realized they had company, they reverted to their cold and arrogant expressions.
Thankfully, neither side said anything, probably in respect for Lily's wishes, but that didn't stop them from shooting nasty expressions back and forth.
Tired of the conflict, Lily asked James, "Alright, are you guys leaving this store soon?"
James looked at her curiously, "Why? We just got here."
"Well, if you are, I'm going with you," Lily said. Immediately Remus, James, and Sirius dropped whatever they had been looking at before.
Sirius said, "We're ready to go."
"I hope you don't mind having left, I know you probably like shopping there, and you can go back, it's just I'm so tired of the constant conflict. Can you understand?" Lily asked Sirius.
"Yeah, I get it," he said compassionately. "I had no idea I was putting you through so much. I didn't mean to."
"Oh its not any person in particular, it's everything as a whole. You have all been so nice to me, I really don't deserve it," Lily said.
"You're right," Remus said. Sirius stared at him oddly. "You deserve much better."
Lily laughed, "You're too sweet, and much too charming, Remus."
"Ah, I hear that all the time," Remus said, winking.
James, always the one to ruin a situation, glanced at a green piece of cloth sticking out of her pocket and asked, "Lily, what is that?"
"What is what?" she asked.
"That thing sticking out of your pocket," James said.
"Oh, that. It's just a Slytherin scarf. Lucius bought it for me," Lily said calmly.
"He's buying stuff for you?" Sirius asked, realizing the extent of competition for Lily.
"Sirius, focus. It's a Slytherin scarf!" James said loudly.