Belle left me a while ago. It was time for their afternoon lessons, but Madame Pomfrey didn't want me to go yet. So I asked Alice to copy some notes for me and she gave me morning assignment. She's such a nice friend.
Anyway, I'm resting on my bed, reading a book. My chest aches so much, did I tell you? Curse Malfoy and Snape. They are such busybodies. How I loathe them. As I read my book, my mind drifted off to a certain hazel-eyed boy.
He's being awfully nice. Sure, he has a thing for pranks, but he never actually did them to me. Besides, everyone needs a nice laugh, right? Will you look at this? I'm stressing over the one and only James Potter!
I need some sleep. I put down my book. I closed my eyes and pulled my blankets closer to me. As I was about to enter dreamland, I got a glimpse of ruffled hair and the prettiest hazel eyes I have ever seen. My eyes snapped open.
Can he get out of my head right now? The man just saved me, I said my thanks (technically), so I have no problem whatsoever with him now. I'm just probably thinking of him because he's the only one who stood up for me, excluding Belle and Lisha.
Besides, what if James is another man like my father? What if he will beat me up too? Aha! I know what to do! The profile notebook!
I scrambled out of bed and fell butt first. Talk about ouch! Madame Pomfrey hurried over to me, muttering furiously.
"Miss Evans, please do be careful, or else you might injure yourself more!" she exclaimed, pulling me to the bed. Honestly, she'll be injuring myself sooner if she doesn't stop from ripping my arm off.
I gave her a look and she shook her head.
"No, you can't get out of the Hospital Wing today. You must rest." she said and pulled me up to my bed. I settled on it and she left.
I groaned and took the book I was reading a while ago. I'm pretty sure a book could take my mind off James.
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JAMES'S POV
I really can't understand how Professor Rowland could make Potions sound so boring. This is too disgusting. All of the slytherins are hanging on to his every word.
I looked around and saw the other Gryffindors doing nothing. Sirius was biting a sugar quill, Peter was fast asleep, Arabella (who was sitting next to me) was writing doodles on a parchment, which I read as "I Luv Sirius" or "Arabella Black".
I stared at her and she hid her parchment, blushing. I looked around again and saw that the only people that was listening to the professor besides the Slytherins were Remus and Alice. She was writing so fast, I could've sworn someone was chasing her.
"Mr. Potter, what is the key ingredient for the Veritaserum?" asked Rowland. It took me by surprise I began stuttering. He smirked at me.
"Tsk, tsk. I prefer listening over looking. That's ten points from Gryffindor." he said then went to his desk. He then stared at me suddenly with a smug smile on his face. "Oh, and you will report about Veritaserum next meeting and be prepared." he added.
I glared at him and the Slytherins smiled at me. They loved torturing me. You just wait, you'll receive the greatest prank yet.
The bell rang signaling the dismissal of the class. The Gryffindors all ran towards the door, blocking out all the Slytherins.
Supposedly, it was time for dinner, but I had something better to do.
"Guys, just meet me at the hall. I have something to do." I said and ran off quickly without a word.
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LILY'S POV
I've been doing nothing but read for the past six hours. I want to get out of this hell hole.
I sighed and slumped under my pillows. Madame Pomfrey was preparing my dinner but all I want to do is get out of this place. She promised me she'd let me go out after another day or so. As if!
I closed my eyes, hoping to get some sleep. But then, another face popped out, but this time, it wasn't James. She had red locks that reach up to her waist and the prettiest smile I have ever seen. It was the face I have been longing for so much.
Lily, never let your past destroy your present, or else you'll regret your actions.
What did she mean? I reached out my hands and they were really near my mother.
Lily, there are still some people who care for you. Don't push them back.
Suddenly, I heard my own voice in my head. It was a dream, a really weird dream.
Mom, don't leave me! They only want me to suffer. My father and Petunia. Please take me with you...
I touched my mother's soft skin and tried to hug her. My hands went through her. I stared at my hands incredulously. I looked up and saw my mom walking away.
Lily, don't forget, I love you...But you can't hold on to the past forever...
With that, she walked away, leaving me staring at her back. I cried and fell. I didn't want her to go yet.
I suddenly jerked awake and saw James sitting beside me, looking really worried.
"Lily, are you okay?" he asked. I cried silently and James hugged me. Why did she have to go?
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JAMES'S POV
When I entered the hospital wing, I saw Lily sleeping. I walked quietly to her bed and stared at her. She looked like an angel.
Suddenly, tears began to flow down her eyes. Was she dreaming? I kneeled down and tried to wipe the tears off her face with my thumb.
She began muttering. It was all very soft, and the only thing I managed to hear was "mom". What happened in her dream?
Lily then began reaching out her arms and I didn't know what to do. After a while, she began crying like crazy and her eyes opened. She stared at me and sat up.
I didn't know what to do. She seemed so upset. I did the only thing I could do and hugged her. She cried silently and I know that she was really upset about something.
"Lily, are you okay?" I asked. I know it was a stupid question to ask, but I said it nonetheless. She just cried and held on to me.
I want to help her so badly. I want to make her talk. I want to relieve her from anything. Yet I can't even manage to make her stop crying.
She looked up at me and I stared at her. I knew she wanted to tell me something, but it will be very hard for her.
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LILY'S POV
When he hugged me, I knew he cared and I didn't need to see the Profile Notebook. I stared up at him and wanted to thank him so much, yet I can't.
I smiled at him and he seemed to understand it because he smiled back at me that seemed to say "You're welcome".
I wiped my tears and gave him a questioning look that said "What are you doing here?"
I don't know why or how, but he seemed to understand it cause he stood up and handed something to me.
"Alice wanted me to give this to you. I also wanted to know if you're doing fine." said James. I took the books and parchment from him. This gave me an idea.
I took a quill and began writing.
Thanks James...
James read it and he smiled at me.
"Don't worry Lily, I'll always be here for you." he said softly. These words struck my head.
I remembered what my mom told me in my dream. Is James on of the people mom was talking about? Even though I didn't tell him I can't talk, he knew.
Everytime I was having a hard time, he was there. It was like, he was always there for me, just like what he told me. I didn't know how to thank him. Writing was not good enough.
I stood up and walked over to him. He stared at me and I hugged him. That hug meant so much. Everything he has done for me meant a lot.
When he saved me from the Slytherins, I was shocked. It was the first time someone did that.
When I thought no one knew about my sickness, except my friends, he knew.
When I saw him reading my profile, it was then that I know that he was trying to help me. All in all, he was different. He was different from my dad.
I broke the hug and smiled at him. He smiled and nodded then bid his goodbye.
He walked out of the Hospital Wing and I returned to my bed.
Thank you, James...
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JAMES'S POV
Now I know I was getting somewhere. I could help her now. When I got out of the Hospital Wing, I began walking towards the great hall, when I was greeted by Alice and Arabella.
They were smiling at me like there was no tomorrow. Did they know something?
"Thank you James. Thank you for helping Lils." Said Alice and they departed. I stared at their backs.
That was utterly weird.
