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As the days went by, James became more and more depressed. He was poking at his dinner and sulking.
"All she ever talks about is you and when she's not talking about you she's talking about Remus." He was telling Harry one day. Harry just rolled his eyes.
"Since when does she talk about me? Besides, we look alike so really she could be talking about you, thinking it's me."
James looked at Harry with a confused look. "Yeah, okay. I'm sure she's talking about you. She says I'm the violent one who pulled my wand on Lucious Malfoy and you were the innocent bystander."
Harry turned back to his food, thinking. James could be so stubborn and "woe-is-me". Harry could hear Hermione talking with Remus again. He was amazed that Hermione had it in her to attract the attentions of guys. She didn't normally do this kind of stuff so it surprised Harry how pretty and flirtatious his friend could actually be. Ron looked torn. He'd been ogling at Lily since he got there but then was jealous when Hermione flirted with Remus. Harry had to laugh to himself at Ron's current dilemma.
"... But it's like she won't even look at me anymore. Harry, are you listening to me?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah..." Harry was thinking about how he was going to sort it all out. "This could work to our advantage though, James. I could talk you up to her, ya know? I'll ask her about you, find out what she does and doesn't like about you."
"If she likes anything." James mumbled.
"Don't worry, I have a plan. Ron," Harry called. "Keep your mouth closed. Catching flies won't make either of the girls find you any more attractive."
Ron blushed and shut his gaping mouth.
Harry had thought about writing a letter to Remus in the future about Harry's parents. He did so and got almost an immediate answer.
Dear Harry,
I got your letter, obviously, and it escapes me as to how you got that far in the past. With the exception of Time and Space – which is too complicated to understand, really and highly dangerous – I don't know of any way to get there. We'll talk later. As for your parents, I see why this is so important. It's funny how I don't remember any of this ever happening. Did I really date your mother? I certainly can't remember flirting with Hermione! Oh the blessings that comes from Memory Charms!
Well, there are a few things that your mother found absolutely irresistible when it came to James...
Harry read on and a smile spread across his face. James, Sirius and Ron were present. Ron was reading over Harry's shoulder, smiling as well.
"What's it say, what'd it say!" James whispered loudly. "Who's it from anyway?"
"That, I cannot tell you. But I can tell you what it said..."
*****
Lily was sitting in her Charms class, easily her best subject, playing with her wand. She was finished with her current assignment and laughing to herself at James, Harry, Sirius and Ron who were having some trouble. During the course of the period, James managed to set Ron's hair on fire and Sirius singed his eyebrows off. He some how magically put them back on and as it was, Harry hadn't caused any damage. He hadn't exactly done a good job but he hadn't destroyed anything yet.
Lily's mind kept wandering to Harry. He was so cute and smart and much more polite and respectful than James had ever been. James ran a hand through his hair, making it messier than usual. Though Lily's affections were leaning more towards Harry, she loved it when James messed with his hair. She use to hate it but lately it had become rare and now that he'd done it again, Lily realized that she really liked it.
There was a ball coming up in about a month. No one knew about it except for a select few, she and Mary being some of those privileged to know. It was going to be announced within the week and Lily was planning to ask Harry.
But I'm still attached! Lily thought grimly. She glanced over at Remus and was slightly relieved to see that he was flirting shamelessly with Hermione, who was also finished with her work. At least it will be easier for the both of us to let each other go, now that we've both found someone else, Lily thought again. She didn't really want to let him go, on the off chance that he was really depressed afterward. Lily still wanted to be friends.
Mary nudged Lily's elbow. "Hey," she whispered. "Are you gonna help me or what!?! Hey, hello? Lily, you're not all here today." Mary tapped her head. "What's up?" Lily looked around at her. She glanced around the room to see if anyone was watching or listening. When it looked as if everyone was busy, she told Mary everything.
Mary sat and listened for the whole rest of the period. As they were walking out of class for break, she finally spoke. "You like Harry right? Right. It appears as thought Remus is falling for Hermione right? Right. So have to talk to him. Point out that you've seen him flirt with Hermione and you don't mind because you like Harry anyways. He'll see." Lily knew Mary's advice was usually good but she couldn't bear to break Remus's heart.
As they were rounding the corner there were a bunch of students milling around a message board. Lily pushed her way through and saw that the announcement was up about the ball. Girls were giggling and flitting about, pointing at some of the guys to each other. Boys suddenly looked a bit self-conscious and blushing as girls walked by.
Mary looked at Lily. "So are you going to ask him or what? You know if you don't do it soon, he'll be taken. He's the most popular guys next the James. Sirius use to be one but now I've got him! Speaking of, I've got to find him." Mary blushed. "We've got some unfinished business since it was interrupted by class. See you."
Lily sighed and stood there alone. People were wandering around and bumping into her but she still felt lonely. She didn't dare make a move on Harry until she'd talked to Remus. But how could she?
Someone tapped on her shoulder and she turned to look into a pair of deep hazel eyes. It was James. "Hi Lily. I was wondering. Do you want to go to the ball with me? I mean, if you're not already going with Remus or anything. I uh, I just thought I'd ask in case you weren't, or something, um, yeah. You wanna?" It was so cute and humble of James to ask like that that Lily was on the verge of saying yes. But then he started talking again. "There are plenty of girls beggin' me to take them. Just thought I'd give you a fair chance at first dibbs."
"No thanks, James." Lily said coolly. "I might have if you hadn't been so arrogant, like all the other times you've asked me out. Get over yourself." And with that, Lily walked away, leaving James feeling like a heap of dragon dung. Where did he go wrong? How could she have refused that? He'd given her the chance of going with him before all of those other girls waiting in line to go with him. Was that so wrong?
Lily walked up to Gryffindor tower to be alone in her misery. Mary was off snogging Sirius, Remus was probably strolling the grounds with Hermione, and who knows what Harry, Ron and James were up to. A twenty- minute break and Lily was forced to spend it alone. She lightly stepped inside the portrait hole and flicked away a tear. Not that she was sad to lose Remus, but was there anyone for her? There was Harry, but who knew if he would want her. Lily slumped into her favorite spot by the fire and stared into the flames.
"Lily?"
Lily turned quickly and was surprised to see Remus and Hermione in the otherwise empty common room. Hermione hung in the background and avoided Lily's eyes.
"Remus, hi. Um, can I talk to you for a minute? Alone?"
Remus looked a little tenser then he had before. "Yeah, that's actually what I was going to suggest." He glanced back at Hermione who nodded and then retreated up the girl's staircase. Remus joined Lily on the couch.
"I don't know exactly how to say all of this – "
"You don't have to." Lily interrupted. "Truth is, I think I know what you're going to say and I want to tell you petty much the same thing. You like Hermione. I know it. I'm not mad at all. In fact, I kind of have someone else in mind too." Remus gasped.
"Was I really obvious?" Remus winced.
"Yeah, but it's okay. If you really like her, you should have her and be happy. That's what I'm about to do. Go ahead and take Hermione to the ball. I know you want to and I plan on asking someone else anyways."
"Really?" Remus asked surprised. Lily nodded. "So you're finally going with James, huh?"
Lily made a face. "Actually, I kind of wanted to ask Harry. James is way too cocky for my liking. I'm actually really attracted to Harry for some reason. He's so cute and nice... listen to me rambling about other boys. Anyways, have a great time with Hermione. Listen, if you're every taking to Harry about me, put in a good word for me will you?"
Remus smiled. "Of course." Remus lightly kissed Lily on the cheek and departed, Hermione coming down the stairs to follow him. Before leaving, Hermione turned back.
"Lily? I um, I'm really sorry if you think I tried to steal him from you or anything like that. I really didn't mean to and I surely don't want to hurt you. If anything, I want to be really good friends. I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings" Hermione looked down at the ground. She truly looked sorry. Lily smiled and stood to giver her a hug.
"Of course I'm not hurt by this. Just help me get a date with Harry and we'll call it even."
Hermione laughed and left Lily to follow Remus. What was she going to do now? The whole point of this was to have Lily like James and have Remus like her so that everything would work out. Harry didn't fit into this plan anywhere but Lily just invited him into this already complicated situation. What's worse is she agreed to help Lily get with Harry to go to the ball!
A/N: Well? What do ya think? I realize that Ron is noticeably absent but hey, he's not that important. Not in my story. Ron is one of my favorite characters and all but there's just not a whole lot of room for him in my story! ( I promise there will be more Lily/Harry/James in the next chapter and well as a little more of Lucious. I'm quite enjoying making Lucious look like the horribly terrible bad guy that he is! Now that I'm done rambling, you should all make yourselves useful and review! Down in the left-hand corner is a little button that says Go! Incase you're confused or anything about how exactly you review. Thanks to all my faithful reviewers too!
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As the days went by, James became more and more depressed. He was poking at his dinner and sulking.
"All she ever talks about is you and when she's not talking about you she's talking about Remus." He was telling Harry one day. Harry just rolled his eyes.
"Since when does she talk about me? Besides, we look alike so really she could be talking about you, thinking it's me."
James looked at Harry with a confused look. "Yeah, okay. I'm sure she's talking about you. She says I'm the violent one who pulled my wand on Lucious Malfoy and you were the innocent bystander."
Harry turned back to his food, thinking. James could be so stubborn and "woe-is-me". Harry could hear Hermione talking with Remus again. He was amazed that Hermione had it in her to attract the attentions of guys. She didn't normally do this kind of stuff so it surprised Harry how pretty and flirtatious his friend could actually be. Ron looked torn. He'd been ogling at Lily since he got there but then was jealous when Hermione flirted with Remus. Harry had to laugh to himself at Ron's current dilemma.
"... But it's like she won't even look at me anymore. Harry, are you listening to me?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah..." Harry was thinking about how he was going to sort it all out. "This could work to our advantage though, James. I could talk you up to her, ya know? I'll ask her about you, find out what she does and doesn't like about you."
"If she likes anything." James mumbled.
"Don't worry, I have a plan. Ron," Harry called. "Keep your mouth closed. Catching flies won't make either of the girls find you any more attractive."
Ron blushed and shut his gaping mouth.
Harry had thought about writing a letter to Remus in the future about Harry's parents. He did so and got almost an immediate answer.
Dear Harry,
I got your letter, obviously, and it escapes me as to how you got that far in the past. With the exception of Time and Space – which is too complicated to understand, really and highly dangerous – I don't know of any way to get there. We'll talk later. As for your parents, I see why this is so important. It's funny how I don't remember any of this ever happening. Did I really date your mother? I certainly can't remember flirting with Hermione! Oh the blessings that comes from Memory Charms!
Well, there are a few things that your mother found absolutely irresistible when it came to James...
Harry read on and a smile spread across his face. James, Sirius and Ron were present. Ron was reading over Harry's shoulder, smiling as well.
"What's it say, what'd it say!" James whispered loudly. "Who's it from anyway?"
"That, I cannot tell you. But I can tell you what it said..."
*****
Lily was sitting in her Charms class, easily her best subject, playing with her wand. She was finished with her current assignment and laughing to herself at James, Harry, Sirius and Ron who were having some trouble. During the course of the period, James managed to set Ron's hair on fire and Sirius singed his eyebrows off. He some how magically put them back on and as it was, Harry hadn't caused any damage. He hadn't exactly done a good job but he hadn't destroyed anything yet.
Lily's mind kept wandering to Harry. He was so cute and smart and much more polite and respectful than James had ever been. James ran a hand through his hair, making it messier than usual. Though Lily's affections were leaning more towards Harry, she loved it when James messed with his hair. She use to hate it but lately it had become rare and now that he'd done it again, Lily realized that she really liked it.
There was a ball coming up in about a month. No one knew about it except for a select few, she and Mary being some of those privileged to know. It was going to be announced within the week and Lily was planning to ask Harry.
But I'm still attached! Lily thought grimly. She glanced over at Remus and was slightly relieved to see that he was flirting shamelessly with Hermione, who was also finished with her work. At least it will be easier for the both of us to let each other go, now that we've both found someone else, Lily thought again. She didn't really want to let him go, on the off chance that he was really depressed afterward. Lily still wanted to be friends.
Mary nudged Lily's elbow. "Hey," she whispered. "Are you gonna help me or what!?! Hey, hello? Lily, you're not all here today." Mary tapped her head. "What's up?" Lily looked around at her. She glanced around the room to see if anyone was watching or listening. When it looked as if everyone was busy, she told Mary everything.
Mary sat and listened for the whole rest of the period. As they were walking out of class for break, she finally spoke. "You like Harry right? Right. It appears as thought Remus is falling for Hermione right? Right. So have to talk to him. Point out that you've seen him flirt with Hermione and you don't mind because you like Harry anyways. He'll see." Lily knew Mary's advice was usually good but she couldn't bear to break Remus's heart.
As they were rounding the corner there were a bunch of students milling around a message board. Lily pushed her way through and saw that the announcement was up about the ball. Girls were giggling and flitting about, pointing at some of the guys to each other. Boys suddenly looked a bit self-conscious and blushing as girls walked by.
Mary looked at Lily. "So are you going to ask him or what? You know if you don't do it soon, he'll be taken. He's the most popular guys next the James. Sirius use to be one but now I've got him! Speaking of, I've got to find him." Mary blushed. "We've got some unfinished business since it was interrupted by class. See you."
Lily sighed and stood there alone. People were wandering around and bumping into her but she still felt lonely. She didn't dare make a move on Harry until she'd talked to Remus. But how could she?
Someone tapped on her shoulder and she turned to look into a pair of deep hazel eyes. It was James. "Hi Lily. I was wondering. Do you want to go to the ball with me? I mean, if you're not already going with Remus or anything. I uh, I just thought I'd ask in case you weren't, or something, um, yeah. You wanna?" It was so cute and humble of James to ask like that that Lily was on the verge of saying yes. But then he started talking again. "There are plenty of girls beggin' me to take them. Just thought I'd give you a fair chance at first dibbs."
"No thanks, James." Lily said coolly. "I might have if you hadn't been so arrogant, like all the other times you've asked me out. Get over yourself." And with that, Lily walked away, leaving James feeling like a heap of dragon dung. Where did he go wrong? How could she have refused that? He'd given her the chance of going with him before all of those other girls waiting in line to go with him. Was that so wrong?
Lily walked up to Gryffindor tower to be alone in her misery. Mary was off snogging Sirius, Remus was probably strolling the grounds with Hermione, and who knows what Harry, Ron and James were up to. A twenty- minute break and Lily was forced to spend it alone. She lightly stepped inside the portrait hole and flicked away a tear. Not that she was sad to lose Remus, but was there anyone for her? There was Harry, but who knew if he would want her. Lily slumped into her favorite spot by the fire and stared into the flames.
"Lily?"
Lily turned quickly and was surprised to see Remus and Hermione in the otherwise empty common room. Hermione hung in the background and avoided Lily's eyes.
"Remus, hi. Um, can I talk to you for a minute? Alone?"
Remus looked a little tenser then he had before. "Yeah, that's actually what I was going to suggest." He glanced back at Hermione who nodded and then retreated up the girl's staircase. Remus joined Lily on the couch.
"I don't know exactly how to say all of this – "
"You don't have to." Lily interrupted. "Truth is, I think I know what you're going to say and I want to tell you petty much the same thing. You like Hermione. I know it. I'm not mad at all. In fact, I kind of have someone else in mind too." Remus gasped.
"Was I really obvious?" Remus winced.
"Yeah, but it's okay. If you really like her, you should have her and be happy. That's what I'm about to do. Go ahead and take Hermione to the ball. I know you want to and I plan on asking someone else anyways."
"Really?" Remus asked surprised. Lily nodded. "So you're finally going with James, huh?"
Lily made a face. "Actually, I kind of wanted to ask Harry. James is way too cocky for my liking. I'm actually really attracted to Harry for some reason. He's so cute and nice... listen to me rambling about other boys. Anyways, have a great time with Hermione. Listen, if you're every taking to Harry about me, put in a good word for me will you?"
Remus smiled. "Of course." Remus lightly kissed Lily on the cheek and departed, Hermione coming down the stairs to follow him. Before leaving, Hermione turned back.
"Lily? I um, I'm really sorry if you think I tried to steal him from you or anything like that. I really didn't mean to and I surely don't want to hurt you. If anything, I want to be really good friends. I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings" Hermione looked down at the ground. She truly looked sorry. Lily smiled and stood to giver her a hug.
"Of course I'm not hurt by this. Just help me get a date with Harry and we'll call it even."
Hermione laughed and left Lily to follow Remus. What was she going to do now? The whole point of this was to have Lily like James and have Remus like her so that everything would work out. Harry didn't fit into this plan anywhere but Lily just invited him into this already complicated situation. What's worse is she agreed to help Lily get with Harry to go to the ball!
A/N: Well? What do ya think? I realize that Ron is noticeably absent but hey, he's not that important. Not in my story. Ron is one of my favorite characters and all but there's just not a whole lot of room for him in my story! ( I promise there will be more Lily/Harry/James in the next chapter and well as a little more of Lucious. I'm quite enjoying making Lucious look like the horribly terrible bad guy that he is! Now that I'm done rambling, you should all make yourselves useful and review! Down in the left-hand corner is a little button that says Go! Incase you're confused or anything about how exactly you review. Thanks to all my faithful reviewers too!
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