The match
against Hufflepuff came-up quickly. Lily woke up in the morning, incredibly
nervous. This was helped by Kate however who reminded her Hufflepuff would have
to beat them by almost 500 points for Gryffindor to lose the house cup this
year, as it was the final match.
Feeling slightly better Lily went down to breakfast with Kate and Sarah.
Entering the Great Hall they were called over to the middle of the table to sit
with the rest of the team, for a pre-match pep talk. Griffiths was having a
hard time keeping the teams attention however, they all knew they had it in the
bag.
Lily found she couldn't eat anything, much to her surprise rather than Sirius
grabbing the food off her plate as he normally would have done, he pushed a huge
plate of bacon sandwiches towards her, "You need to eat before a match," he
said, "I can guarantee you'll regret it in the first 5 minutes of the match if
you don't."
"Yeah mudblood," sneered a voice behind her, "You'll need to keep your strength
up, you'll be useless anyway even if you have got the strength to steer a
broom, if you're to weak to do that god knows what'll happen"
"Hello Snivellus." Drawled James slowly. "Do you want to repeat that, I don't
think you really said that to Lily."
"James sit down," Said Lily angrily, "I can take care of myself"
"Yeah sit down Potter. Let the mudblood take care of her self, personally I
don't know why you would want to hang around with such filth."
James went to stand up again, but was stopped by Kate, she was watching the
situation with interest. Whispering quietly to him she said, "Lily's never been
able to deal with Snape properly, because she didn't want to admit you were
right. I think she may sort him out now"
She wasn't wrong. Lily stood up quickly, her green eyes flashing in anger.
"Snivellus, I've taken your crap for long enough now. What the hell is your
problem?" She said in a deathly tone. Her voice although quiet carried easily
to all the students in the Great Hall.
"You. You're the problem mudblood, your type who come to our school, and
contaminate us, with your filth."
James didn't think he could take much more of Snape throwing insults at Lily.
But to His, and everyone elses surprise she just laughed. "So its jealousy."
"Jealous, what of? Your scum, your type should be wiped-out. You come here
thinking your as good as every on else. But I've got news for you your not."
"Too right I'm not AS good as you. I'm better than you grease-ball. For a start
I know how to wash. Secondly I can do this," she flicked her wand, and grease
visibly started to ooze from Snape's face and hair . People could be heard
round the room making sounds of disgust. "And thirdly, I recognise that if the
only think I can be nasty about someone with, is something as trivial as their
ancestry, then they must be a pretty great person.
"Do you not get it, this is why I've never cared about you saying this stuff,
it's so insignificant, it isn't important."
Dumbledore stood up, "Commendable speech Miss Evans, we would all do well to
take note of that."
The Slytherin head of house cut in, every-one looked shocked, no-one
interrupted Dumbledore, "Perhaps, Miss Evans would like to uncurse Snape?" She
suggested.
"I haven't cursed Snape," Lily said defending her-self. "I've hexed him."
Waving her wand the grease slowed down, but continued dripping onto the floor.
Then Lily and the rest of the Quidditch walked out of the Hall down to the
pitch.
"Nice one Lil's, the gits been asking for that for along time." Kate said to
Lily whilst they were getting changed into their Quidditch robes.
"You think I got my point across?" Lily asked innocently.
"You think it was a bit much?"
"No, but you've got to teach me some time." A voice shouted from behind the
lockers.
"OK Sir." Lily shouted back.
"Right team, lets do this." Griffiths said to the group, "My last match, lets
make it a good'un."
"Sure thing Big G" James shouted, as they all walked out onto the pitch.
They small group walked onto the pitch in a short line, Remus was announcing
the Hufflepuff team, and then began on calling out the Gryffindors, to the huge
cheers from the watching students.
"Captains, shake hands." Instructed the young games professor, "Griffiths
stepped forwards and shock Carters hand, the two boys grinned at each other.
Evan though the Hufflepuffs knew they couldn't win the House Cup, there was
still great prestige in winning the match, they would try hard. Both teams knew
the other would be playing their hardest.
The
whistle blew and 14 players soared into the air. "And the Match begins with a
Gryffindor possession, nicely taken by Chandler, and passed to Evans, man, that
girl can fly, where has she been hiding for the past few years?." Remus voice
boomed across the pitch, as Lily rolled to avoid a Bludger, whilst remaining in
possession of the quaffle. "Nicely passed to Hall, who passes to. Wait no…
Intercepted there by Grahams." Grahams was however forced to drop the quaffle
as two bludgers were aimed straight at him. "But picked up by Griffiths who,
Yes he scores. Ten points to Gryffindor" the half the stadium erupted with
cheers.
Soon the score had progressed to 80-30 Gryffindor winning, up until now there
had been no sign of the snitch. The Hufflepuff Seeker was tailing James
carefully. James looked over and winked at Sirius. They had a special treat
lined up for the lazy Seeker.
Suddenly James dived towards the ground, in what would've been a classic
worinski feint, but at the same time Sirius hit a bludger as hard as he could
at the Hufflepuff closely tailing James, it was risky, James could easily be
hit. But they had practiced this trick many times, and now they would see if it
had paid off.
James pulled out of the dive, closely followed by the grinning Hufflepuff .He
hadn't fallen for the feint, they knew he wouldn't. 3 years of following James
had taught him all the tricks in the book. This one however wasn't in the book.
Pulling out of the dive, he flew top speed into the bludger. James continued circling
over head, whilst the Hufflepuff Seeker was wiping blood from his face.
Whilst the Seekers were playing there own game the Chasers were continuing in
their job. "And after that small dose of excitement provided by Black and
Potter, Hall has the quaffle, who passes to Evans, she shoots and, wait she
still has the quaffle" Lily had feinted a throw at the right goal hoop, and the
over-eager Keeper had shot in that direction, giving Lily an easy goal in the
centre hoop. "Wow. Evans does score this time folks, so the score is 90- I
think Potter has seen the Snitch"
James circling over-head had been taking a sneaky look at Lily when a glimmer
in the corner of his eye distracted him. He spun his broom quickly and began
chasing the small golden ball, dodging round Kate he saw it again, hovering by
the captain. James pushed his broom as fast as it would go directly at Grffiths
and halted in front of him in what appeared to be an emergency stop.
"G, what more could you ask for. You got the best seat in the house for that
catch."
The whole team flew over for a group hug. Laughing at their final win of the
season, they walked into the changing room for showers.
Back in the common room a party was just starting. Gryffindor had won the
Quidditch cup, again, and were now almost guaranteed to win the House cup as
well. As the team entered they were greeted by applause and cheering.
Making their way over to where Remus and Sarah were stood, Lily, Kate, James
and Sirius were stopped every few feet by people whishing them congratulations.
James, Sirius and Kate took it all in their stride, being used to the attention
from previous victories. Lily however felt very awkward and quite embarrassed.
James sensing how she felt, reached for her hand, and squeezed it reassuringly.
Lily glanced up at him. He grinned down at her, "You did great." He said.
"Enjoy it. You deserve to."
"Thanks James, but you won the match for us."
"Just doing my job." He said, with the air of a hero who is tired of people
praising him the whole time.
They were interrupted by a boy, who they both recognised from the year above
them. "Nicely played" said smiling at Lily, who smiled back a little
self-consciously.
"Thanks." James growled at the boy.
"Oh." The boy said noticing James for the first time, "You played well too
James. Lily can I have a word?" The boy continued, leading her away from James.
Lily shot an apologetic glance at James over her shoulder, and stopped the boy,
"What is it?"
"Well, your not going out with Potter are you?" He asked, just loud enough for
James to hear.
"No," Lily said, not liking where this seemed to be going. She couldn't even
remember this boys name. Who would go out with someone they didn't even know
the name of?
"Good." The boy visibly relaxed, "I was wondering if you wanted to go out with
me sometime?" He said with confidence, thinking Lily would be pleased,
obviously he wasn't used to rejection.
James started to walk over to where the pair were standing, he'd show that
arrogant, sort-sighted prick exactly what he thought of him. Lily was his girl
even if they weren't officially going out.
Before James reached them Lily had already answered. "Why the hell would I go
out with someone I don't even know?" She asked. "And, hey, you don't even know
me. What is this some form of macho act, where you can tell all your friends
you've gone on a date with the new Chaser. Don't think so Darlin'"
She turned leaving the startled boy behind her and walked to James. "Whose
arrogant now?" He whispered softly in her ear, "That sounds like something I
would say" She had to try to repress a shudder that almost took over her body,
having James whisper so softly in her ear.
She laughed. But the James still noticed the flush in her cheeks, and he liked
to know he could have that effect on her. Leaning down he whispered again to
her, "If you were to go out with me, people like him would leave you alone."
Leaning up to him she put her lips close to his. He thought she was going to
kiss him. But she stopped close to his mouth and asked, "Would that be the only
reason for me going out with you then?"
James couldn't hold off from her any longer, he leant down and captured her
lips with his, kissing her fiercely. Time seamed to stand still for both of
them. She leant hard into him, trying to push her body into his. James stumbled
forwards "Sorry mate." A voice broke in, it was Sirius.
"No worries, Sir." Lily said. The turning to James she leant up to him, "That
was, well, wow."
"Too bloody right." He grinned.
The Party finally ended when a very frustrated McGonagall came into the Common
Room, and yelled for quiet at 1o/clock in the morning. The protesting
Gryffindors walked up to their dormitories.
"Well?" Demanded Kate as Lily and the other girls made their way to the stairs
up to their dormitory.
"Well what?" The other girls asked her innocently.
"Not you lot," Kate said with exasperation turning round to look down at the
group, "Lily. How do you feel about that arrogant, big-headed, prat now?"
Lily blushed, "I think I may have made a mistake." She mumbled. "But could we
talk about this somewhere else." She continued looking pointedly at a large
group of fifth years standing below them.
"Sure." Kate grinned. "Just admit that I was right first."
Lily knowing Kate wouldn't move until she had admitted she was right, said,
"Your always right Kate." Reluctantly.
Kate laughed, loving the fact Lily had admitted this in front of half the
Gryffindor girls, and turned back up the stairs chanting "I'm always right, I'm
always right."
Lily pushed her through the door into their room, and turned to the other
girls, "Great, she's hyper, we are never going to get to sleep tonight."
"Ahhhh, does Lilykins want her beauty sleep for little Jamesy?" Kate laughed
from where she landed on the floor.
"I'm going to bed" Lily announced going into the bathroom, leaving Kate still
laughing on the floor with Sarah and Chris trying unsuccessfully to calm her
down.
15 minutes later Lily came back into the room, to find Kate still rolling round
on the floor, repeatedly saying she was always right, whilst Sarah and Chris
had obviously given up and were sitting in the corner talking.
"You fancy Remus?" Lily questioned Sarah overhearing the last part of the
conversation.
Before Sarah could answer she was interrupted by Kate " Sarah and Remus sitting
in a tree," She started.
"Merlin Kate how old are you?" Chris asked. But Kate couldn't answer, she was
laughing so hard she was finding it difficult to breath.
"How much sugar has she had?" Lily asked.
"Sugar, where?" Kate shouted
Lily pulled out her wand and mumbled a few words. Kate fell on the floor
ridged, and her friends put her into bed "Full body bind, a wonderful thing"
Lily laughed. "Night girlies."
The next week passed quickly, and soon the last week of term came, and everyone
prepared to leave the castle for the 6 week holiday. On the last night the end
of year feast was set out in honour of the House that had won the most points
and this year it would be,
"Gryffindor" Professor Dumbledore shouted this was followed by much applause.
And the feast was underway.
"I cant believe next years our last year." Lily said to the group.
"I can" said Sirius, "I can wait to get out of here and do something really
worthwhile."
James burst out laughing, "You worthwhile, that'll be the day"
"Hey that hurts" Sirius pretended to cry, "You cant come to my party, and I'm
having a magician and a clown." He said in a mock toddler voice.
"Fine" James said, "you cant come round my house." He stuck his tongue out at
Sirius.
This time Sirius really did start to cry, "No Prongs, no. You cant, no. You can
come to every party I ever have. Kate tell him"
"Easy mate." James said looking worried
"It doesn't matter anyway" Sirius said laughing again, "Your mum loves me more
than you, so she'd just kick you out."
"Probably." James said mildly.
Arriving the next day at Kings Cross Station Lily was surprised to be met by
all her family. "Mum I thought I told you I was staying at friends houses" She
said hugging her mother and father.
"I know dear, but we just wanted to see you" Her mother said
"Speak for your self" Petunia hissed.
Her mother continued as if she hadn't heard, "and we thought we could take you
books and things off you so you wouldn't have to cart them round with you."
"Thanks mum, you tops." Lily grinned.
"Thanks mum, your tops." Petunia squeaked in the back ground sarcastically.
"That's enough Petunia." Her father said, and then continuing to Lily, "So
where are these so called friends of yours."
"Over there daddy." Lily said pointing to the group. "That's James, he's going
to be headboy with me next year, and he's a Seeker on the team. You know Kate.
Then Sirius, that's the tall one standing next to her, he's a Beater with Kate.
Remus is the blondish one, he's the prefect at the moment. And then you know
Sarah and Chris."
"Fascinating" Her mother said, "but what you father meant was we would like to
talk to them."
"Oh, sure thing." Lily said leading her way over to the group. "Alright gang,
these are my parents, they just wanted to meet you all." Lily said to her
friends.
"Alright Mr. E" Kate said to Lily's Dad giving him a high-five, then turning to
hug Lilys mum. Then adding a rather strangled sounding "Petunia" on the end.
"Don't talk to me, freak" Petunia snarled, but was silenced by a glare from her
father.
Lily finished off another round of introductions, this time leaving James until
last.
"So the famous James Potter we meet at last" Lily's ad said eyes twinkling. "We
have had mixed accounts of you from our daughter, at the moment though it seems
you are in her good books."
"Dad" Lily hissed blushing deeply, causing Kate to break out into giggles.
"Hear that Jim, according to the top man your in Lily's good books." Kate
laughed loudly causing a large number of people to stare at the group.
"Lily, tell your odd friend to shut up." Petunia said loudly. "What if I see
some one I know?"
"They'll probably know you're an idiot, and run in the other direction, and
pray you didn't see them" Lily retorted, used to her sisters comments.
Her friends however weren't, and couldn't believe how rude one person could be.
Sirius looked ready to explode, and perhaps Lily's parents noticed this as they
hastily said their goodbyes and exited quickly.
"So that was your sister?" James asked as they made their way over to the
Potters 'car'.
"Delightful, isn't she?" Lily said sarcastically.
"You are so unlike her." Remus said.
"Thank god." Was Sirius's quick response, "No offence Lily, I know shes your
sister, but that was the only thing preventing me from cursing her into next
week."
"Plus I've got all your wands" Sarah reminded them, passing them all back. "I
wasn't taking any chances after your performance last time K."
Lily laughed, "Cow did deserve it though. But was it worth all the hassle from
the ministry?"
"Hell yeah." Kate said without thinking, all the girls were laughing
hysterically, whilst the boys looked on confused.
"Do tell." Said Sirius baffled
"Well," started Lily, "Petunia met this boy,"
"Cant really call him a boy," Kate cut in, "I'd be more inclined to go for
ape."
"Whose telling the story?" Lily asked, continuing where she left off before she
said, "anyway this boy called Vernon," This was met with much sniggering.
"Who calls their kid Vernon?" James asked.
"Vernon's parents, duh." Sirius replied.
"ANYWAY," Lily cut in, "She was trying to get him to notice her, and we, well
helped her along a bit."
"Yep donkey ears are bound to get you noticed." Sarah laughed. "I still can't
believe you did that Kate"
"What I can't believe is that this Vernon dudes going out with her now,
weirdo." Lily continued.
