The next day, Madame Pomfrey actually allowed me to go out. Of course, it required a lot of persuasion and a bottle of skele-grow. Don't ask.
Anyway, right now, I'm walking towards the Gryffindor Common Room. I'm so excited to have my lessons, much less meet my friends.
I reached the portrait of the fat lady, and that was when I realized I didn't know the password. I sat down the floor and waited for someone to go out of the common room.
You must be wondering how I entered the common room for the past four years. Well, I've always written on a parchment and showed it to the Fat Lady. At first, she was crabby about it, but she got used to it.
The portrait was moving. Hurray! I stood up and waited patiently. Then came out Remus Lupin and Sirius Black who were laughing. Believe me, they look stupid.
Sirius then pointed at someone inside the common room.
"See you, Prongs. Oh and remember to write your prank!" said Sirius and began laughing again. Remus noticed me and pulled Sirius out.
"Sorry Lily, didn't noticed you there." said Remus then they began walking.
I walked in and saw James crunched up in anger with loads of parchments and quills beside him. He had a book on his lap and a quill intact his mouth. I wandered over to him and he looked up.
"Hey Lils. Out of the hospital wing already?" asked James and he grunted as he opened the book to a page.
I nodded and he looked up again.
"Sorry for this, I'm just stuck between writing this report for Rowland and a prank." He said hurriedly.
I looked at him with a confused look. I tilted my head and he looked up again.
"Well, the report is about Veritaserum and the prank is..."
I smiled at him and motioned for him to go on.
"...for revenge against the Slytherins for what they did to you." He finished.
I wanted to crawl under a hole. Does he really want to prank the Slytherins for what they did to me? I felt myself blushing and I looked down. Everything...He almost does everything for me. How could I help him or at least repay him back?
I grabbed the book he was holding and he looked at me, confused. I began turning to a page. I know this book by heart. Aha! Here is the truth potion. I grabbed a quill and a parchment and began writing.
"You don't have to Lils..." said James and I could see he was blushing. How cute.
I shook my head and pointed at his parchment that said "Pranks for Slytherins". He shrugged then looked at me.
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JAMES'S POV
She pointed at my parchment of pranks. I shrugged and looked at her. She was writing my report. Did I tell you she was extremely pretty? Her red locks would fall occasionally, and she would tuck it behind her ear.
Okay, I know I said she was pretty, but that doesn't mean I like her, does it?
I noticed I was staring so I went to my parchment of pranks and began writing. What would be good for those nasty Slytherins? Hmm, probably something that involves ballet, some cheese and tissues.
I grinned and began writing. Perfect! That would embarrass them. I looked up again and saw Lily biting her quill. How cute.
I finished my prank and then stood up.
"Okay! I'm finished. I'm just gonna go set it up, okay?" I said as Lily looked up and smiled at me.
Did I tell you I just love her smile? I bid her goodbye and walked out of the common room to arrange my prank. It would be slow but painful...Just kidding, it would be something embarrassing.
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LILY'S POV
James left a while ago to set up the prank. He really is a great friend. Nothing more. Lily, what were you thinking?
Anyway, I'm almost finished with his report about Veritaserum. Of course, it needs something more...Hmm...Oh yes! I have this great book about Potions upstairs. If only I could fish for it, write down some facts about truth potion, his report would be complete!
I got up and ran to our dormitory. I opened the door silently and saw all the girls sleeping. I walked towards my bed and opened my trunk. Where is that book?
Aha! Here it is! No, that's my charms book. What the heck is my underwear doing in my book section? I know I left it here somewhere. Oh! Where could it be?
"You looking for this?" asked someone behind me. I turned to look around and saw Jessica, holding my Potions Book. I glared at her. Didn't I tell you she was evil?
I lunged for it but she held it out of my reach.
Suddenly, someone grabbed the book from her back and even she was surprised. We both saw Arabella holding the book.
She glared at Jessica. Jessica glared back.
"Don't you ever try to steal something that's not yours, again!" said Arabella in a dangerous voice.
Jessica scoffed as she flipped her blonde hair.
"Why are you even friends with her? She takes all of your time. She tries too much to fit in. She's even taking James' time! She is nothing but a freak!" exclaimed Jessica.
Those words hit me like a bullet. A freak? That's what my sister calls me. I tried to stop my tears, but I can't. That word brought back too bad memories. I looked down so they couldn't see me crying. But it was no use. I did the only thing I could do.
I ran out of the dormitory, forgetting about James' report. I don't care right now. I'm a freak. A freak, and no one could change that. My sister told me that word too many times, and it was engraved in my heart. I believed it.
I was wrong to think I changed. I'm a freak. I don't know where to go, all I know is that I need to be alone.
Those painful memories that went away came back. My mom, the truck, my dad, the torture, my sister, the freak. It was all too much. I enjoyed myself too much that I forgot about my mother.
How could I be enjoying when my mom is dead? How? I ran towards the astronomy tower and cried.
I enjoyed myself too much. I forgot about everything. Yet right now, I have to face the truth. I am a freak. I am the reason why my mom is dead. I am the only freak in the family.
I cried as I sat on the edge of the Astronomy Tower. I cried. All I wanted was some friends, and yet I can't because I'm a freak! Lisha and Belle pitied me. That's probably why they wanted me as a friend.
I thought I changed. I was really close to speaking because of them. Because of James...James, I'm taking most of his time, yet I can't even talk.
I'm no use to anybody, because I'm a freak. Jessica was right...I cried. I cried so much that I didn't remember my dream yesterday.
Tears that didn't flow too much for long, came down. It was tears of letting go.
Suddenly, a loud bang erupted from inside Hogwarts. I was surprised that I didn't notice I was nearly falling.
I turned around. Bad move. I fell from the edge and now only my dear hands were holding the edge for dear life. I looked down. It was very high up here. I didn't want to die yet! I tried to get up, but my hands were slippery.
Oh! Someone help me! I don't want to die! Please!
Suddenly, the door of the astronomy tower opened and I noticed the voice that entered.
"It was said in the Marauder's Map that she was here..." said James. James! Please! I'm nearly falling! Look here!
His fellow marauders looked around the Astronomy Tower, but they didn't see me. Great! James!
"I'm sure the map doesn't lie..." said Remus. Please save me! I can't hold on much longer.
They were about to exit the tower. The only way for them to save me was to...talk. horrific sound
