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Lady Ruth - Somebody new!! Nice to meet you. Thankyou so much for reviewing . I ONLY WANTED THREE AND I GOT ANOTHER NINE!!!! But you were the first, so thanks.
Clearbrook - You read all the thanks to the reviewers? Nice to know someone cares enough to read all the nonsensical stuff I write outside the chapters. not the chapters make all that sense, but anyways.THANKS for the review!!!
Rain Wolf - Awww. I feel loved. It's always so good to get some really positive feedback on your writing. THANKYOU!!
Mermione - Interesting name. I don't know if you are one of the anonymous reviewers who reviewed last chapter or not, but whatever. Thankyou for the review, it brightened my day.
Leo - I'm glad you thought it was interesting. Thanks for reviewing.
Bertiebottsgeorge - I'm glad you liked it, thankyou very much for the advice. I will definitely use it!! (BTW WHERE IS NEXT CHAPTER OF DRUNK LOVE!!!) I started to read that fic by Mystikalolo, it's very good. Thanks for recommending it. And thanks for reviewing!!!
Babyhalo19 - you're so sweet. Thanks so much for the review, I loved the positive feedback.
Mystikalolo - I promise I will finish it, I just have to get some more time!! I'm sorry! Thanks for reviewing!
MM538 - Ooooh, that came painstakingly close to a flamer, but you are right, I do need to update more often. I'll try.
Geez, that took like 300 words. Everyone is going to think I've written this hugely long chapter and it actually isn't as long as it seems!!
Chapter 3. Lily
Lily smiled at Remus as he passed her on the way down to the Common Room.
Remus paused, thinking of his conversation with James the night before
"Lily?"
Lily spun around, "Yes?"
Remus regarded her, the crimson curls swishing down her back, her green eyes like a cat staring back at him.
I can understand why James likes her.
"How are you?"
Lily raised an eyebrow, "I'm good...?"
"That's good." He smiled at her bemused face, "I was just thinking how I hardly know half the year level, and how I should make an effort to get to know everyone better."
Lily smiled, "That's sweet of you."
"So...if you ever need anyone to talk to..." he paused, wondering how to phrase the invitation without sounding like he was hinting at something.
Lily became confused again, "Are you feeling alright?"
Remus blushed, "No, actually. I think I'll leave before I make a fool of myself."
Lily nodded and the pair parted.
Remus smiled, a plan hatching in his mind's eye.
Oh yeah, this is definitely a job for the Marauders. Or at least, for some of us.
***
James yawned widely as Snape answered snappily to Potion's question. Beside him, Sirius was snickering and drawing rather rude pictures of Snape on some magic parchment they had created, that deleted itself if in the hands of someone other than a Marauder.
Lily sat across the room, watching James curiously.
How on earth did he ever become a prefect? And how did I not know about it.
I know he's smart, even if he doesn't appear very interested in class. But he's always fooling around, trying to make people laugh and get them into trouble.
She saw his eyes lift to meet her, and a cheeky grin spread across his face.
She couldn't help but smile back, if only at the absurdness of his facial expressions.
"Mr Potter? Would you care to answer that for me?"
"Three newt eyes and a unicorn's horn should do the job."
Lily raised her eyebrows, what, he can concentrate on several things at once now?
The professor glared at him, "Five points from Gryffindor for being a stupid know-it-all, Potter. And what are you doing, Black?"
Sirius looked up at him, folding the parchment in half so he couldn't see the contents.
"Give it to me."
Lily noticed that James was smirking as Sirius handed him the parchment.
Professor Huntsman opened the parchment, only to find it blank.
He scowled, "Another five points from Gryffindor."
Lily glared at him behind his back. He was such a horrible old fart.
James caught sight of her mid-glare and began to snicker.
"What is so funny, Potter?"
James smiled, "Nothing professor."
Huntsman glared at him and stalked back towards the front of the class.
James turned to Lily and grinned.
Lily couldn't help but smile back.
Remus nudged Sirius, nodding towards the silent exchange.
Sirius looked suddenly thoughtful and he only smiled absently in reply.
***
Lily sat at the Gryffindor table beside Perinea Patil, a Gryffindor girl with whom she shared a room.
She felt the smallest of smiles touch her lips as James and Sirius entered the Great Hall, and to her suprise and the surprise of everyone on the table, James took the empty seat on her other side, Sirius sliding in beside him.
"Morning, Lily." James said cheerfully.
Lily smiled, "Big Quidditch match today, huh?"
He nodded, "If we beat Slytherin, we are on top for the final."
She shivered, "make sure you have plenty to eat."
He laughed, "I know, Lil. I've been doing this for a while now."
Lil? she thought, Where did Lil come from?
"Yeah, well. Good luck all the same."
"Thanks."
He promptly became engaged in a conversation with Sirius (who was a Beater on the team, small wonder) about diversionary tactics, before he hurried over to talk to Remus.
Sirius promptly slid across into James empty seat.
"How are you, Lily?"
Lily looked up, smiling at Sirius' handsome face, "I'm well thankyou."
"Coming to the match?"
"Of course."
"That's good."
Lily got the distinct impression that he was trying to say something, but was unsure as to how.
"Lily... Do you..."
"Sirius! Hurry up!"
Sirius sighed, "We'll finish this later, Evans."
Lily gave him a funny look, before wishing him good luck and watching him and James head out the door.
James turned at the door and caught her watching him, giving her a small smile before heading out after Sirius.
Lily just shook her head, thinking; I'll never understand that group.
***
James pulled on his Quidditch robes, "What were you and Lily talking 'bout?"
Sirius smiled, "Not much."
"She's pretty quiet."
Sirius began to laugh, "I'm suprised you even notice she's there."
James eyed him, "What is that supposed to mean?"
"Nothing, Prongs old friend."
"Yeah right."
The doors opened. Sirius grabbed his broomstick and tossed his friend the other, grinning.
"You know very well that I would never lie to you, Jamsie."
James rolled his eyes, "Into focus, Padfoot. We need to get our revenge on Huntsman for those points the other day."
Sirius grinned evilly, "Just keep an eye out in the Gryffindor section, James. You may find a red-headed woman came especially to watch you."
The rest of the team joined them and Sirius flew out on his broomstick.
"What is that supposed to mean?" yelled James after him, but Sirius didn't answer.
***
"Captains shake hands." Madam Quidwaffle blew her whistle to begin the game.
James hovered high, his eyes searching for the Snitch, but also scanning the crowd, for some reason he couldn't fathom.
Focus, James. Concentrate on catching the Snitch.
Sirius swooped past, angling a Bludger furiously at the Slytherin Seeker. The Seeker dodged narrowly and proceeded to knock a Gryffindor Chaser off her broom. Sirius retaliated by hitting the Seekers broom end with his bat so that the boy spun in a circle, toppling from his broom.
Madam Quidwaffle told Sirius off angrily for the foul, while he smiled cheekily at the rebuke. A penalty was awarded to both teams and the game resumed with a heightened air of rivalry.
Lily sat in the front row of one of the stands watching James swooping around childishly. She had noticed that if the Snitch didn't appear in the first five minutes he'd get bored and concentrate more on attempting to knock people off their brooms by appearing suddenly in front of them and causing them to halt suddenly.
She laughed as Severus Snape was forced to do a barrel roll. Snape wasn't a very good flyer, and he didn't really like playing, but his father wanted him on the team and so the school had told Snape he had to play.
James heard a gentle laugh nearby as he made a fool of Snape. His gaze wandered over and he spotted a certain redhead in the front row of on of the stands. Smiling, he noticed a flash of gold streak past her and he turned his broom and flew.
Lily saw James look at her and smile. She smiled back, then he promptly turned his broom and headed straight for her!
Lily took half a step back as he turned at the last second , catching the Snitch neatly in his hand.
James turned his broom upwards and hovered just in front of the stand where the Lily and the rest of the Gryffindors were, his arm raised triumphantly above his head to the deafening roar of the stadium. He turned to Lily and grinned, his heart beating excitedly as her radiant beauty suddenly struck him.
Lily grinned back at him, feeling butterflies fluttering around in her stomach as though she was really nervous.
James was overcome by a sudden urge and he flew over to her, holding out a hand for her to mount his broom.
"James! I couldn't! Go celebrate with your team!"
He shook his head and grinned wider, catching her hand in his and pulling her up.
Lily let out a shriek as she was pulled onto his broom, one of his arms tucked safely around her waist, the other controlling the broom.
As soon as she was settled, James made the broom dive, and Lily screamed as she saw the ground rush up at her, James pulling out of the dive at the last second.
Lily began to laugh, unable to help herself as they whizzed around the pitch, James ignoring Sirius' catcalling and wolf whistles.
"James, take me back, please. You need to go with your friends."
James gave her a hurt look, which she only half saw, "You are one of my friends, Lil."
Lily grinned, impulsively leaning back and turning her face to peck him on the cheek.
James blushed, "Aww, Lily, not in front of the whole school."
Lily laughed, "Come on. Take me back. I'll see you at dinner."
James grinned.
Flying back up to the stands, James helped Lily back over the railing to the cheering Gryffindors.
"See ya, Lil!"
With a flick of his broomtail, James sped off to join his team mates.
Lily's smile didn't fade as she was swept up by her fellow Gryffindors, laughing and cheering her bravery, bombarding her with endless questions.
Lily didn't care.
James was her friend.
***
A/N - Hurrah! That was better, hey! I enjoyed writing it, too. So tell me what you thought, go on. I know you want to.
I updated Ginny Files too, so go read that, and tell me what you thought as well. That was another 'better chapter'.
I seem to be getting better at this.
YEAH!!!
On a more sober note, Rowing finished this weekend, so I am extremely sad but enjoying the celebrations of the end to beer limits. (If you didn't already know I'm a dinky di Aussie chick, can you now?) Anyways, I let you get back to reviewing, enjoy your week and I'll update ASAP which may not be all that soon, but we'll see.
TAKE CARE!!
Luv Lawwwren.
Lady Ruth - Somebody new!! Nice to meet you. Thankyou so much for reviewing . I ONLY WANTED THREE AND I GOT ANOTHER NINE!!!! But you were the first, so thanks.
Clearbrook - You read all the thanks to the reviewers? Nice to know someone cares enough to read all the nonsensical stuff I write outside the chapters. not the chapters make all that sense, but anyways.THANKS for the review!!!
Rain Wolf - Awww. I feel loved. It's always so good to get some really positive feedback on your writing. THANKYOU!!
Mermione - Interesting name. I don't know if you are one of the anonymous reviewers who reviewed last chapter or not, but whatever. Thankyou for the review, it brightened my day.
Leo - I'm glad you thought it was interesting. Thanks for reviewing.
Bertiebottsgeorge - I'm glad you liked it, thankyou very much for the advice. I will definitely use it!! (BTW WHERE IS NEXT CHAPTER OF DRUNK LOVE!!!) I started to read that fic by Mystikalolo, it's very good. Thanks for recommending it. And thanks for reviewing!!!
Babyhalo19 - you're so sweet. Thanks so much for the review, I loved the positive feedback.
Mystikalolo - I promise I will finish it, I just have to get some more time!! I'm sorry! Thanks for reviewing!
MM538 - Ooooh, that came painstakingly close to a flamer, but you are right, I do need to update more often. I'll try.
Geez, that took like 300 words. Everyone is going to think I've written this hugely long chapter and it actually isn't as long as it seems!!
Chapter 3. Lily
Lily smiled at Remus as he passed her on the way down to the Common Room.
Remus paused, thinking of his conversation with James the night before
"Lily?"
Lily spun around, "Yes?"
Remus regarded her, the crimson curls swishing down her back, her green eyes like a cat staring back at him.
I can understand why James likes her.
"How are you?"
Lily raised an eyebrow, "I'm good...?"
"That's good." He smiled at her bemused face, "I was just thinking how I hardly know half the year level, and how I should make an effort to get to know everyone better."
Lily smiled, "That's sweet of you."
"So...if you ever need anyone to talk to..." he paused, wondering how to phrase the invitation without sounding like he was hinting at something.
Lily became confused again, "Are you feeling alright?"
Remus blushed, "No, actually. I think I'll leave before I make a fool of myself."
Lily nodded and the pair parted.
Remus smiled, a plan hatching in his mind's eye.
Oh yeah, this is definitely a job for the Marauders. Or at least, for some of us.
***
James yawned widely as Snape answered snappily to Potion's question. Beside him, Sirius was snickering and drawing rather rude pictures of Snape on some magic parchment they had created, that deleted itself if in the hands of someone other than a Marauder.
Lily sat across the room, watching James curiously.
How on earth did he ever become a prefect? And how did I not know about it.
I know he's smart, even if he doesn't appear very interested in class. But he's always fooling around, trying to make people laugh and get them into trouble.
She saw his eyes lift to meet her, and a cheeky grin spread across his face.
She couldn't help but smile back, if only at the absurdness of his facial expressions.
"Mr Potter? Would you care to answer that for me?"
"Three newt eyes and a unicorn's horn should do the job."
Lily raised her eyebrows, what, he can concentrate on several things at once now?
The professor glared at him, "Five points from Gryffindor for being a stupid know-it-all, Potter. And what are you doing, Black?"
Sirius looked up at him, folding the parchment in half so he couldn't see the contents.
"Give it to me."
Lily noticed that James was smirking as Sirius handed him the parchment.
Professor Huntsman opened the parchment, only to find it blank.
He scowled, "Another five points from Gryffindor."
Lily glared at him behind his back. He was such a horrible old fart.
James caught sight of her mid-glare and began to snicker.
"What is so funny, Potter?"
James smiled, "Nothing professor."
Huntsman glared at him and stalked back towards the front of the class.
James turned to Lily and grinned.
Lily couldn't help but smile back.
Remus nudged Sirius, nodding towards the silent exchange.
Sirius looked suddenly thoughtful and he only smiled absently in reply.
***
Lily sat at the Gryffindor table beside Perinea Patil, a Gryffindor girl with whom she shared a room.
She felt the smallest of smiles touch her lips as James and Sirius entered the Great Hall, and to her suprise and the surprise of everyone on the table, James took the empty seat on her other side, Sirius sliding in beside him.
"Morning, Lily." James said cheerfully.
Lily smiled, "Big Quidditch match today, huh?"
He nodded, "If we beat Slytherin, we are on top for the final."
She shivered, "make sure you have plenty to eat."
He laughed, "I know, Lil. I've been doing this for a while now."
Lil? she thought, Where did Lil come from?
"Yeah, well. Good luck all the same."
"Thanks."
He promptly became engaged in a conversation with Sirius (who was a Beater on the team, small wonder) about diversionary tactics, before he hurried over to talk to Remus.
Sirius promptly slid across into James empty seat.
"How are you, Lily?"
Lily looked up, smiling at Sirius' handsome face, "I'm well thankyou."
"Coming to the match?"
"Of course."
"That's good."
Lily got the distinct impression that he was trying to say something, but was unsure as to how.
"Lily... Do you..."
"Sirius! Hurry up!"
Sirius sighed, "We'll finish this later, Evans."
Lily gave him a funny look, before wishing him good luck and watching him and James head out the door.
James turned at the door and caught her watching him, giving her a small smile before heading out after Sirius.
Lily just shook her head, thinking; I'll never understand that group.
***
James pulled on his Quidditch robes, "What were you and Lily talking 'bout?"
Sirius smiled, "Not much."
"She's pretty quiet."
Sirius began to laugh, "I'm suprised you even notice she's there."
James eyed him, "What is that supposed to mean?"
"Nothing, Prongs old friend."
"Yeah right."
The doors opened. Sirius grabbed his broomstick and tossed his friend the other, grinning.
"You know very well that I would never lie to you, Jamsie."
James rolled his eyes, "Into focus, Padfoot. We need to get our revenge on Huntsman for those points the other day."
Sirius grinned evilly, "Just keep an eye out in the Gryffindor section, James. You may find a red-headed woman came especially to watch you."
The rest of the team joined them and Sirius flew out on his broomstick.
"What is that supposed to mean?" yelled James after him, but Sirius didn't answer.
***
"Captains shake hands." Madam Quidwaffle blew her whistle to begin the game.
James hovered high, his eyes searching for the Snitch, but also scanning the crowd, for some reason he couldn't fathom.
Focus, James. Concentrate on catching the Snitch.
Sirius swooped past, angling a Bludger furiously at the Slytherin Seeker. The Seeker dodged narrowly and proceeded to knock a Gryffindor Chaser off her broom. Sirius retaliated by hitting the Seekers broom end with his bat so that the boy spun in a circle, toppling from his broom.
Madam Quidwaffle told Sirius off angrily for the foul, while he smiled cheekily at the rebuke. A penalty was awarded to both teams and the game resumed with a heightened air of rivalry.
Lily sat in the front row of one of the stands watching James swooping around childishly. She had noticed that if the Snitch didn't appear in the first five minutes he'd get bored and concentrate more on attempting to knock people off their brooms by appearing suddenly in front of them and causing them to halt suddenly.
She laughed as Severus Snape was forced to do a barrel roll. Snape wasn't a very good flyer, and he didn't really like playing, but his father wanted him on the team and so the school had told Snape he had to play.
James heard a gentle laugh nearby as he made a fool of Snape. His gaze wandered over and he spotted a certain redhead in the front row of on of the stands. Smiling, he noticed a flash of gold streak past her and he turned his broom and flew.
Lily saw James look at her and smile. She smiled back, then he promptly turned his broom and headed straight for her!
Lily took half a step back as he turned at the last second , catching the Snitch neatly in his hand.
James turned his broom upwards and hovered just in front of the stand where the Lily and the rest of the Gryffindors were, his arm raised triumphantly above his head to the deafening roar of the stadium. He turned to Lily and grinned, his heart beating excitedly as her radiant beauty suddenly struck him.
Lily grinned back at him, feeling butterflies fluttering around in her stomach as though she was really nervous.
James was overcome by a sudden urge and he flew over to her, holding out a hand for her to mount his broom.
"James! I couldn't! Go celebrate with your team!"
He shook his head and grinned wider, catching her hand in his and pulling her up.
Lily let out a shriek as she was pulled onto his broom, one of his arms tucked safely around her waist, the other controlling the broom.
As soon as she was settled, James made the broom dive, and Lily screamed as she saw the ground rush up at her, James pulling out of the dive at the last second.
Lily began to laugh, unable to help herself as they whizzed around the pitch, James ignoring Sirius' catcalling and wolf whistles.
"James, take me back, please. You need to go with your friends."
James gave her a hurt look, which she only half saw, "You are one of my friends, Lil."
Lily grinned, impulsively leaning back and turning her face to peck him on the cheek.
James blushed, "Aww, Lily, not in front of the whole school."
Lily laughed, "Come on. Take me back. I'll see you at dinner."
James grinned.
Flying back up to the stands, James helped Lily back over the railing to the cheering Gryffindors.
"See ya, Lil!"
With a flick of his broomtail, James sped off to join his team mates.
Lily's smile didn't fade as she was swept up by her fellow Gryffindors, laughing and cheering her bravery, bombarding her with endless questions.
Lily didn't care.
James was her friend.
***
A/N - Hurrah! That was better, hey! I enjoyed writing it, too. So tell me what you thought, go on. I know you want to.
I updated Ginny Files too, so go read that, and tell me what you thought as well. That was another 'better chapter'.
I seem to be getting better at this.
YEAH!!!
On a more sober note, Rowing finished this weekend, so I am extremely sad but enjoying the celebrations of the end to beer limits. (If you didn't already know I'm a dinky di Aussie chick, can you now?) Anyways, I let you get back to reviewing, enjoy your week and I'll update ASAP which may not be all that soon, but we'll see.
TAKE CARE!!
Luv Lawwwren.