What Blind Men See

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Chapter 14

Late Night Conversations

James, Sirius, and Lily were still in the Gryffindor Common Room late that night while everyone else was in bed. There was a quidditch match the next morning, and Lily was trying to talk James and Sirius to get some rest and stop worrying about Remus for a little bit.

"You two need your rest. Remus is fine in the Medical Wing. I know he's your friend, he is mine too, but you cannot overly worry about him. Blind or not, he can still take care of himself." Lily was very concerned herself, but she also had these two to look after.

"Lil's, calm down. I admit, we are very worried about Remus, but personally I just can't sleep right now," James' arm was around her shoulder and she scouted closer to him.

"Me either." Sirius said, still staring at the fire. "But you are right, we do need to rest James."

"I know, but I think I will stay down here for a little bit longer," James replied.

"I am going up. See you later James. And don't you two go and do something I would do now," he said with a mischief grin. Lily threw a pillow at him as he left. Then both James and Lily cuddles together and just relaxed in each other's arms.

"How was he doing when he woke up earlier?" Lily asked. James automatically knew who she was talking about.

"He seemed a little confused, and in some pain. He said he had a headache. He didn't stay awake that long. He went back to sleep pretty quick and Madam Pomfrey kicked me out. He seemed like himself if that's what you mean. He was just a little confused and I am rambling so I will just shut up now." He then looked down to avoid looking in Lily's eyes while she giggled a bit.

"James, its ok. One of your best friends is in the Hospital Wing and is hurting and cant even see. You don't need to keep your macho side up all the time. Just relax. Remus will be fine. He always is in the end." Lily said with confidence she only somewhat felt.

James looked down at her and smiled. He was lucky to have a girlfriend who understood him. "Thanks Lil's. I needed that. And I know he will be alright, but I just have this feeling that…I don't know. I just have this feeling." He was silent as he took his eyes off Lily and stared into the fire, which was slowly dying down. "Look, Lil. I need to get some sleep, you do too. It must be hard work rooting us on from the sidelines. You need all the energy you can get," he said with a smile.

"Oh but it is. I am usually a nervous wreak, especially when you play Slytherin, like you going to tomorrow. They are out for blood, mainly yours. I wont say to be careful because you don't seem to know what that means," he blushed and looked down for a second, although he did have this funny little small smile on his face. "But I will say find that snitch fast and dodge those bludgers. I don't want my boyfriend to get all beat up. Got it?"

"Yes, ma'am." James replied then helped her up and walked her all the way to her room, then kissed her. "Good-nite Lily." He said as he slowly backed away.

"Good-nite James," she said as she slowly got into her room and slowly closed the door, not taking her eyes off him until the door would not allow her to see him anymore. She was soon in bed, thinking about how lucky she was to have her friends, even if they did have bad luck occasionally. She soon drifted off to sleep, still unaware of the traitor in that very same room.

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AN: Sorry this took so long. I will try my best to get the next part up soon, but reviews make me go faster. Please hit the review button or e-mail me at Crusher9@aol.com. Ne ways, I will shut up now. Tell me what you think!