a/n: okay, so scrap the 'not updating often' part. its summer, and unfortunately; i'm bored. maybe a chapter everyday or so. depends on my mood. but whats the point of continuing when no one actually reads this stupid story?
disclaimer: you get the gist.
So, I have to admit; it wasn't that bad. I came home and made myself a microwave dinner because I was starving like crazy (James suggested me to order something else but I refused). Constance stayed locked in her room. I have a high suspicion that she was either crying or thinking about Remus. Poor little girl; I'd personally pick Remus. I mean, sure he doesn't have a high paying job or works at the ministry - come to think of it, i don't really know what he does exactly - and he doesn't have the highest of reputations, but he's very smart, logical, very funny (in his own dry way) and he'd actually pay attention to you. I mean, when he's listening to you, he listens. And when he talks to you, it's as if you're the only persopn that has ever existed in his being. And you wonder how I know so much about him? Okay, truthfully, I had a MINOR crush on him during third and fourth year. Minor, meaning it was nothing. I forgot about it. Though I've never told anyone, not even Constance. But that was ages ago! I consider him as one of my better friends.
Anyway, as I said, it wasn't that bad. The next day at work, James came up to me to thank me for the lovely evening. At first I was a bit nervous, but having Farris there made it great! She was so jealous, even if she was smiling along when James told her. It was pure ownage! Okay, so what? I'm a bit crual. And I'm not one to deny things. I'm scared of the dark too. There. That's off my chest finally.
It's been two weeks since the day we went on our little 'date'. I still don't know why I'm calling it a date when it wasn't. It was just a friendly gathering for drinks. During the past two weeks, Constance has been in deep thought. Well, Constance and Damien have been in deep thought. Just three days ago, they announced their wedding date. I mean, their wedding date! This is so big; I'm maid of honour and everything. When Damien left, I questioned her about inviting Remus, but she avoided my question. Anyway, maid of honour! I'm tottally psyched! My family's coming (hence Petunia), and they're just thrilled. Ever since they met Constance, they've been treating her as their third daughter. So it's good that they have such a tight relationship; as is mine with Mr and Mrs Kruberra.
Just yesterday, I helped Constance send out invitations to the wedding. It'll be in three weeks; June 28. I asked her why June 28; she has these predictions that it'll be a bright, sunny and warm day. Honestly, her arithmancy really gets to her head. She goes all numerical on me that I have no clue to what the fuck she talks about. Anyway, as for guests, so far we have family of groom, bride, best man and maid of honour She still needs to invite her other friends. She's got Sirius, James and Serene on it. I did not question about Remus, nor did she bring him up. But really - he should be at her wedding, seeing as they're practically as close as Constance is with myself.
Constance has this plan of a whole muggle wedding. Her parents are over their minds with excitement over this because it's muggle. I really do not understand them; something muggle happens and it's like as if galleons were falling from the sky. The groom's family however are a bit uneasy. They keep saying things like "There won't be any magic? But what if the alter falls down? Or what if one of the children swallows the ring?" Really. They think muggles are stupid. If muggles are so stupid, then how did they get electricity? Or the wheel? My point exactly.
"Hi Lily!" says a voice beside me. I snap back and turn around. Serene's there hoilding a cup of coffee. She looks quite pleased with herself.
"What did you do?" I ask instantly. She gives me a huge grin.
"Well, I've already poured some swelling solution into Farris' cup of coffee, and I've messed up Winchester's desk. He was being such a prat, telling me how I should get my act up. He called me Lindsay. I'm not Lindsay! Lindsay doesn't look like me! Even if he was referring the 'get your act up' bit to Lindsay, I was still mad for him calling me that."
"But Serene, you know Winchester's got a bad memory! Lighten up!"
She gives me a look. She's about to argue back. Please don't argue back; I'm too happy to argue.
She was just about to open her mouth when Sirius came over. "Here are your drafts Evans. Thanks for letting me borrow them. I swear that I'll never ever spill my coffee on mine again!"
"I'm sure you won't ever," I reply, rolling my eyes.
"Oh, hello Serene," Sirius says lightly. "See you around then." He winks at her and then leaves. And to my horror, she's blushing and giggling like mad. This is sick. And now James has to come over. Oh great, he's here already. He sure walks fast. I'm practically his height, and even I don't walk that fast. He's giving Serene a look, then looks at me. What does he expect from me? I don't know anything! Why am I so bitter? I was in such a happy mood!
"Hey Serene. What's with the girl act?" he asks turning to her. She stop immediately.
"Nothing," she says quickly and turns away from him still blushing. Oh my god.
"Oh... Sirius must've winked at you," he says. I stiffled my own giggle.
"No he didn't!" she cries defensively.
"It's okay, Serene. I've seen many girls do that. It's something you get used to by being best friends with Sirius Black."
I've never really seen Serence blush that hard. James clasps her around the shoulder. "Don't worry Serene, I'll put in a good word for you."
Serene's mouth drops like a brick. What's she so freaked about? She likes Sirius doesn't she? Okay, so maybe she didn't say she did. She thinks he's hot. But still. She's single; he's single.
"Don't you dare, James Potter!!!" she warns. I daresay that James has paid the slightest attention.
"Well, I just wanted to say good morning to you today Lily," he tells me with a smile. To my surprise, I grin back. "Oh, and I saw what you did to Winchester's desk. Next time, do it more descretely." He gives a look to Serene who's mouth is still open.
This is great! Serene being embarassed! Wow. Anyway, James is walking towards Sirius, and whispers something to him. Their gazes fall in our dirction, and James points a finger towards Serene. I could swear that the girl turned a different colour. This is so sweet! When James gets away from Sirius' ear, Sirius carries an astonished look. He recovered, and waved slowly to Serene.
"Oh. My. God. I will KILL that Potter boy!" she shrieks. James, overhearing her loud remark, made a dash for the door. And Serene chased after him.
Sirius is once again walking over towards me. He gives me a serious look. Get my pun? Haha. Okay, I'm not the biggest of comedians. Bear with me! Anyway, he's still looking in disbelief. "Is it true?"
"What?" I ask, completely puzzled. He looks at me as if wondering if i'm telling the truth or not.
"Serene likes me?" he asks. In fact, he looks a bit hopeful.
"Err.. it's not my place to say," I reply. Good one Lily. Well, not really.
"Really Lily. Does she?"
"I think you should ask her. She's the one with the real answer."
He gives me a look once again. "Don't tell anyone okay? But I hope she does." And with that, he walked away. Whoaaaaa.. Sirius likes Serene? This is big news! Wait until I tell her. But he said not to tell anyone... oh screw it! I'm a girl! I can't keep this from her! She deserves to know! And she likes him too! They'll be perfect for each other! Yay! Constance is getting married, Serene and Sirius will hook up... and that leaves me. Me. Just me. Alone. With no one. I'll die alone. And then, I'm going to be one of those old grannies that have nine hundred cats and knit sweaters for them. My house will be littered with cat droppings, fur and kibble bits. And I'll die with my hands clutching two knitting needles.
Just as I'm about to get back to organizing the drafts Sirius gives me, James comes in shooting like a bullet. Although he was always on a broom during Quidditch, that guy can sure run pretty fast. Unfortunately, Serene was still at the second level. Aurors are on the seventh level. Wow, I just realized that they've chase eachother for a fair few stories. Poor Serene; she was never a sprinter - especially in her Prada shoes.
I walked to the hall to get myself a cup of tea. I haven't had tea in the longest time. A nice cup of sweet tea is much better than coffee somtime. Oh great, Farris is approaching. Not a good sign. She looks pretty angry too. "So. Lily."
What the hell? "So. Farris."
"What the fuck is your problem Lily?!"
What the fuck is she talking about? "My problem? I have more than only one problem."
She looks angry. Quite angry I must say. And I don't know why, but I feel like laughing.
"If you pour anything into my coffee ever again, I will report you to Winchester!" she suddenly threatened. I am pretty shocked. I can't deny it can I? Oh well. Be honest.
"Aye aye Farris!" I reply cheerfully. Hey, that wasn't too bad was it? Just let me grab my cup of tea... wait... did she pour anything into it? Because she's smiling at me. She's scaring me. Oh my god, is she attracted to me? I'm straight. I can prove it! I have Jeremy!... But that's not much of proof is it? Haha, I made a funny. Dude, I'm pretty retarded.
I walk away and back to my desk, wondering how Farris knew about the coffee thing. I left my tea there accidentally on purpose. And now, James is once again by my desk.
"Honestly Potter, your desk is on the other side of the floor," I say. I'm actually amused by him. He's always coming here.
"Honestly Evans, it's quite boring on the other side of the floor," he replies. He looks a bit smug.
"Why, Lily, weren't you going to get something to drink?" he asks innocently. I look at him suspiciously. Oh.. I get it now. He wants me to go away to tell Sirius more on Serene. No! The Farris thing! It was him! Little slips! Damn you Potter!!!
"You told Farris about her coffees?!" I demand. My answer? One wicked grin. Before I could reply, an owl comes for me. With a packagae. That's odd. Why would I be getting a package?
I take out the envolope and slowly tearing it. James is watching with suspicion and curiosity. He has a wand out in the ready.
"Really James, is a wand neccessary?" I ask dully.
"You'd never know who it's from. Better safe than stupid," he answers. Okay, that was logical. But I knew that. I'm an auror too. My wand just so happens to be behind all the piles of paper.
I take out the letter and exhale a breath that I've unconsciencely been holding. It's from Jeremy. Oh. It's fom Jeremy. I skim through the letter without much interest. I mean, how interesting can that guy be? But what am I saying? I agreed to be his girlfriend. I must be pretty dull myself. I look to the parcel and tear it. James still has his wand out. I unwrap the box and pull out a cute t-shirt that says 'May I help You?'. I let out a laugh. For a boring person, Jeremy does know his gifts (sometimes). Now, Serene has finally come up. She gives James a look which he doesn't return and sits back at her desk.
"Who's that from?" James asks, sounding uncertain. I look up at him and smile.
"Jeremy," I tell him. He makes a face.
"Who's Jeremy?"
"My boyfriend." Is it just me, or did his face suddenly drop three notches?
"Attention please!" roars a sudden voice. Everyone in the office looks up to see Moody limping our way. He looks serious, with his brow all muffled. "We have a Death Eater attack amongst us."
I've never known the office to be this silent. And silence its the loudest noise.
"A Death Eater asttack?" asks someone from my left weakly. Quincy Moran, one of the shyest people in our office asked that.
"Yes," replies Moody gravely. "It's my regret to say, that the Sullivens are gone. They fought a noble fight." And with that, he sighed and limped away. But before reaching his own office, he turns around. "Potter, Black, Longbottoms, Parapara and Evans!" he suddenly barks. "In my office! NOW!"
James, Sirius, Frank, Alice, Serene and I all look at each other. What the fuck did we do? Why do I have this feeling like we're going to be in deep shit?