Well, it's been two weeks since I actually became friends with Belle and Lisha, and I'm as happy as can be. The guilt in me for 12 years has finally subsided a little.
Anyway, I'm in our dormitory right now, and it's actually pretty early. But I wanted to catch an early breakfast so I can make a break for the library. I checked the time and it was almost six o' clock. With that, I stood up quietly and went to change my clothes.
After a while, I was going down the spiral staircase and I saw a very endearing sight in front of me. James Potter was sleeping on the couch, looking like a little angel.
I tiptoed quietly, not wanting to wake him up, but I've got to admit, he's got great hearing!
He yawned and opened his eyes. I stared into his hazel eyes and his eyes bored into mine. I quickly looked away and headed for the portrait hole, when I heard him speak.
"Wait! I'm James Potter." he said suddenly and I turned around to see him holding out his hand. I didn't want to be rude or anything, but why the heck was he introducing himself to me?
Of course, I shook his hand and he smiled at me.
"So, what's your name?" he asked and I didn't know how to reply. I stared at the book I was holding and held it out to him. He took it reluctantly and saw the name on front. It read 'Lily Evans'.
He smiled at me and returned the book.
"Well, nice meeting you this early. Catch you later?" he asked as his hair got into his eyes. Did I mention he looked incredibly cute when his hair did that?
I nodded and he walked away to the boy's dorm. I watched his back and a thought struck my head. It wasn't everytime James Potter talks to me, but he also read my profile, if I'm correct. How odd.
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JAMES POV
At least I got to talk to her. I've solved the puzzle. Her father abuses her, it was her sister who looks like a horse, and her mother died. When I observed her, she was always quiet. After a while, I figured out that she can't talk.
I don't know why, but I want to help this girl. She seems lost, but when that Alice and Arabella made friends with her, she seemed a little happier. She still needs a bit of boosting to talk.
Don't get me wrong, I don't like her in a lover's sort of way. It's just that there seems to be an aura around her that makes me want to help her.
I entered my dorm and saw that Remus was already up. Typical him, the perfect one.
"Hey Rem, I managed to talk to Lily." I said casually and sat down on my bed. Remus smiled at me. I knew he was always nice to Lily.
"That's nice James. But you know, don't you think you're like, rubbing it in? I mean, you know the girl can't talk." Said Remus.
"Don't worry Moony. She finds her ways. If only I could get her to admit she can't talk, then it will be easier for me to help her." Said James thoughtfully.
"Whatever you say, Prongs."
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LILY'S POV
That was weird. I think James is very nice. If you think about it, he's not even a womanizer. Anyway, I must be getting down right now. If I won't, I'd probably miss the library.
I went out of the common room and began walking casually towards the great hall. Lo' and behold. On the way, I was greeted by a couple of slytherins. I don't know their names, but I surely know their reputation.
I was frightened and I tried to look around, trying to find another way. Oh great, I forgot I had the powers of invisibility. Screw me. I thought too long and the next thing I knew, I was petrified. I can't move my arms or legs so I fell.
When I looked up, I saw a Slytherin with greasy-black hair. When I begin to talk, remind me to tell him to wash his hair. Then, there was also a Slytherin with sleek-blonde hair. I think he put too much oil in it.
I closed my eyes and didn't dare look at them. They were scary-big-mean ugly beasts.
"Well Severus, will you look at this. A mudblood walking on our boundaries." He forced me to opened my eyes.
The Slytherin with greasy hair nodded and smirked at me.
"No mudblood should step here. You are a disgrace."
The Slytherin with blonde hair muttered a spell and it hit me. I felt my chest in pain. The other slytherin was about to mutter a spell when someone disarmed him.
I tried to look around and saw James Potter with flaming eyes. He could get in trouble because of me! Step back, James. Please!
"You two are so low. How dare you curse Lily in front of me! Stay away or I may kill you!" said James in a deadly whisper. A hand held him back.
"Don't James. Detention for you, Malfoy and Snape." said Remus. He glared at the two of them.
The Slytherins walked away. James kneeled down beside me and took off the charm.
"Are you okay?" he asked in such a caring voice. When I was about to smile and nod at him my thanks, I fainted. My world went black.
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HOSPITAL WING
Ugh! My head hurts. But my chest hurts more. What happened? I can't remember a thing.
"Miss Figg, calm down or else I will be forced to kick you out." I heard someone say. Hey! Arabella is here.
I stirred a little and opened my eyes. The first thing I saw was hazel eyes that I wouldn't be able to forget. It was James.
"Lily, you're awake! Do you feel okay?" he asked at me softly. I looked at him. I remember now. The slytherins, the corridor, me not having time to be invisible, and the mudblood.
I hate that name! Why isso different from a pureblood and a muggle born? I stared at James again and I think he knew that I didn't like what happened a while ago. I began to sob as I remembered what they did to me. It was just like my father. My father beat me up so much that the pain was so unbearable. The pain I haven't felt in two weeks came back. I hate those slytherins!
James placed a hand on my shoulder as I sobbed.
"Don't worry Lily. Dumbledore will take care of them." He said. I looked at him with teary eyes and wanted so much to tell him I can't talk. But how?
I leaned a little on his chest and he began comforting me. I may not know him too much, but I know I could trust him. Someone entered the hospital wing and ran towards my bed.
"Lily! Are you feeling alright? Those bloody slytherins-
"Bella, calm down will you?"
"Ah! You're provoking me, aren't you?"
"Miss Figg, I swear, be quiet or else I will kick you out of here."
I smiled a little and edged a little away from James. He just smiled at me and stood up from my bed.
"Bye Lily, I need to meet the marauders. Don't forget, if you have problems, I'll always be here to lend a hand." he whispered and I smiled gratefully at him. He walked out of the infirmary and I began to eat the food beside me.
James is one of the nicest people I have met in Hogwarts. I really could trust him.
Arabella came closer to me.
"Lilac, it's a good thing you're awake. I mean, you already missed morning lessons." Said Arabella casually. My eyes popped out and I gave her the look Why-did-I-miss-morning-lessons?
Arabella rolled her eyes then eyed Madame Pomfrey.
"Madame, I won't be noisy, I swear!" exclaimed Arabella and with one last look, Madame Pomfrey bustled out of the Hospital Wing.
Belle looked at me and I stared back. She then smiled mysteriously and had a look in her eyes.
"So Lilac, what's happening between you and Potter?" she asked and a vein popped out of my head.
Me and James? You've got to be kidding me! I took hold of my pillow and threw it at her which she caught. I smiled as she laughed.
But seriously, me and James can't happen. I mean, me and James Potter? It's impossible. Sad though, I sort of happened to like him a little. But just as a friend.
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