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Chapter 3: The Plot
(Note: this chapter is set in the past- hence the italics writing).
Petunia Evans hurried along into the classroom. She loved this room. However, the teacher was sometimes a bit moody. It was clear to Petunia, that McGonagall had had a call from her son, and obviously had been distressed by it. Anyway, she decided to dismiss this a hormones.
By the time Petunia had reached the classroom. Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and James Potter were already seated. McGonagall had brought them in early to finish their detention that they failed to complete before. Petunia was often worried about the state of James. She felt a great sense of emotion when near him, and was worried when it seemed he was in trouble. However, what Petunia also remembered was that James was old enough to take care of himself. After all, the boys were in their Upper Sixth year, and she, although only in the Fifth and about to do her OWLS, she still felt a great maternal attitude towards him.
"Done your homework Ptun'ia" asked James
"Of course. What do you take me for, Potter?"
"Only asking!" replied James
"Pssshh, Remus, I reckon it's that time of month. I mean, you get the idea…"
It was clear that Petunia also got the idea, and for once, craved her sister's common sense and sanity. It wasn't that she didn't like the boys, it was just at times, she found them a little immature.
A little later, Lily walked through the door. She was in fact early as well.
"Ptun'ia, I didn't expect you to be here too. What are you doing?"
"Yeah well, Lily, you don't have acceleration classes do you? So why are you here. If you must know, I came to spend time with James and the boys."
"Well, I think it's quite obvious that James has no time for you. I mean, what with all your work and stuff".
"That's right," said James.
"Anyway, we see you a lot of the time. But in this circumstance, as Petunia has a lesson, I think, to avoid squabbling, Lily, I think you ought to go".
James' remarks brought Lily to an abrupt halt in the middle of her passage. She was quite shocked that James chose Petunia over her. Of course, it wasn't true. In reality, James was with Lily. They had been for some time.
The lesson passed without further excitement. There was the usual applaud to Petunia for getting full marks in her homework, and then there was the usual grunt from Lily, because she had to re-do her work, even though it was much easier.
Indeed, Petunia was excellent at the academic side of school. In that respect, she was very popular. However, it rarely got to the stage where Lily asked Petunia for help on her homework. She'd rather struggle in vain, that submit to the inferior sister!
James and Lily stayed behind after the class had left.
"James, I wish you'd do something about that bloody sister of mine. She's always interfering in our business", explained Lily.
"I think I might know a way. But I do actually like Petunia. I think she's rather sweet and to be honest, she doesn't harm any one. Actually, I rather like her".
"Well" said Lily. "That's exactly what should happen. I have a plan, which could get you expelled".
"Hang on here. Lily, I thought the idea was, that we get Petunia out of the picture. Not get me expelled as well. Anyway, I'm in important exams. It wouldn't be fair to leave now".
"God James. You have less brain than I thought you capable of! All I mean is, because she's not doing important exams, the school will be less lenient on excuses to keep her here. No. I think it should be you and her.
"What do you mean?" asked James.
"What I mean is, you and Petunia should be found sleeping together".
James was certainly aghast at this idea now, than he ever thought capable of himself.
"I'll explain it further" said Lily.
"Okay, you know she already loves you".
"Really?" asked James
"Oh my god James. You're not making this easier for me! I am jealous of her success, and I want her out of the way. So, you can her casually fall into bed together. Actually, in the girls bathroom. Yes, you and her sleep together. In fact, you go into the bathroom and seduce her. Then, suddenly, I have a crisis about my period and rush into the bathroom, only to find you at it!"
"Lily that's cruel!"
James sounded almost pathetic.
"It will work. Just trust me. What will make it even better, is that if I find my sister sleeping with my boyfriend, the teachers will be more sympathetic towards me, and therefore keep you her, and expel her!
This plan was now circulating between the two. They would put it into action next week. The sooner the better. Petunia would be finished for good.
(Okay, I know this might seem a bit OTT, but I hope it's not. I don't think I shall describe the moment. Unless you want me to?)