Disclaimer – I do not own anything that is Harry Potter related because that belongs to J.K. Rowling. I also do not own the play A Midsummer's Night Dream or any of the characters and the plot for it because that belongs to William Shakespeare.
Notes – ok this chapter is going to mostly be play rehearsals. I am still thinking if I will have other stuff too. I am not sure, but probably and now the 21st chapter will begin.
Date chapter started: Sunday, December 26, 2004
Date chapter ended: Thursday, December 30, 2004
Date story updated: Friday, December 31, 2004
A shoulder is the best tissueSomeone
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Chapter 21 – Rehearsals and feelings let out
"Ok lets take it from the top again," James said as Lucious Malfoy messed up for about the fifth time that day.
"People we need to get this right. There is only one more week until the play," Lily said as gave James' hand a squeeze of reassurance.
"Ok Act one, scene two," James called out
"Stand fourth Demetrius," Lucious Malfoy said.
Josh steps forward.
"My noble lord, this man hath my consent to marry her. Stand forth, Lysander." Lucious said.
'James' steps forward. Malfoy points an accusing finger at 'James'.
"That man hath bewitched the bosom of my child. Thou, thou Lysander, thou hast given her rhymes and interchanged love tokens with my child. With cunning hast thou filched my daughter's heart, turned her obedience, which is due to me, to stubborn harshness. And, my gracious Duke, be it so she will not here before your Grace consent to marry with Demetrius, I beg the ancient privilege of Athens," Malfoy growled.
Lily looked at 'her' watch and realized the time. "Ok everyone, we did good today. Practice tomorrow is again here in the library, at the same time," Lily said and dismissed everyone.
Everyone left, including Josh after he gave 'Lily' I peck on the cheek. Only James and Lily were left.
Lily slouched down into a chair again, "Well the play is coming along ok. The costumes we got last week look fabulous," Lily said giving James a warm smile.
"Yeah, practice was ok, but Josh just had to go and kiss me again. At least I am only stuck here for one more week," James said, grinning.
"You know you are going to miss my body, James Potter," Lily sniggered.
"Hey, since you're in love with me, I can have it anytime I want," James said winking at Lily.
"Oh you foul little boy," Lily said and threw a book at James.
He quickly caught it and replied, "I am a man, thank you very much."
Lily burst out laughing, "Yeah and I supposed the cow really did jump over the moon."
"Cow? Moon?" James asked confused.
"Never mind, it is a muggle thing," Lily said.
"Ahh, I see," James replied, coolly.
"If you will excuse me, I have to go do my homework now," Lily said as she got up to leave.
"Bye, tiger lily," James called as Lily left the library.
James, not wanting to be left alone in the library with Mrs. Kraken, the librarian, left soon after.
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(Next day, in the library, play rehearsal.)
"Do we really have to rehearse today? We got loaded with potions homework," complained Kale Wilson.
"Oh, shut up already," Michelle shouted.
"She must be having her monthlies because she is so grumpy," Sirius teased Michelle.
"You can shut up too, or you're next," Michelle shot back.
"Ok folks up and at them or you can be attacked by Michelle," Sirius said getting into his place.
China and Sirius make way onto the 'stage'.
"Begin," said James from his chair.
"How now mad spirit, wither wander you?" Sirius said as he offered space for China to sit down on.
"Over hill, over dale, thorough bush, thorough brier, over park, over pale, thorough flood, thorough fire. I do wander everywhere, swifter than the moon's sphere, and I serve the Fairy Queen, to dew her orbs upon the green," China sang and was then offered a drink by Sirius.
"I must seek some dewdrops here, and hang a pearl in every cowslip's ear," China says and then turns to leave.
She takes a better look at Sirius and then comes back, "Either I mistake your shape and making quite or else you are that shrewd and knavish sprite named Puck. Are not you he that frights the maidens of the villagery, skim milk, and sometimes labor in the quern and bootless make the breathless housewife churn?" China asks. "Are you not he?"
"Thou speakest right! I am that merry wanderer of the night," Sirius says grinning. "I jest to Oberon and make him smile, when I a fat bean-fed horse beguile, neighing in likeness of a filly foal. And Sometimes lurk in a gossip's bowl, In very likeness of a roasted crab, and when she drinks, against her lips I bob, And on her withered dewlap pour the ale," Sirius finished and then China shrieks and leaves.
Everyone clapped and Sirius bowed, being full of himself as usual.
"Would anyone like a signed picture?" Sirius asked.
"No, but I would like a kiss," Michelle said as she bounced up to him, jollily and gave him a quick peck on the lips.
Sirius started grinning like mad, until Lily slapped him, "You are being too joyful, you arse."
"Hey, there is nothing wrong with being happy, you little prude," Sirius said, rubbing his cheek.
"I am not a prude, you little man whore," Lily screamed.
"James and Sirius fighting, not a good sign," said one of the cast members. The cast quickly left, not wanting to see what was going to happen next. Lily, James, Sirius, Remus, Becka and Michelle were left in the library.
"Fine, your not a prude, you're a slut," Sirius shot back.
"Slut? Oh really? Is that what I am now? And what makes me a slut?" Lily said glaring at Sirius.
"You're in love with James, but you start dating this Josh guy, but you are still all over James," Sirius said glaring right back at Lily.
Lily stood there stunned, not knowing what to say. She quickly found her voice and said, meekly, "At least I don't go through five girlfriends a week and break some many people's hearts that I can't even count a number so high. I wish you would just stop beating around the bush and just break it off with Michelle before she gets too attached to your lying and deceiving self."
Lily quickly ran from the room and left everyone in silence. Sirius stood there, fuming with anger.
Michelle walked over to Sirius and punched him square in the jaw. "You called my best friend a slut, and you know what? She is right you are a whore. I don't know why I even thought this would work. Sure, you didn't cheat on me that I know of, but we have only been dating for a week and you have already called my best friend a slut. You know what Sirius? Forget you, you are just a self-absorbed jerk," Michelle screamed and raced out of the library after Lily with tears streaming down her face.
Sirius stood there now with his jaw hanging open in surprise; a girl had never broken up with him before, let alone a girl who he was almost in love with.
"I don't even want to talk to you right now, Padfoot," James said and left the library as well.
Sirius was once again angry; his girlfriend had left him, he best friend was angry with him and this had all happened over a stupid little red head named Lily Evans.
"Its ok, Padfoot," Remus said assuringly.
"But, he hates me…" Sirius whimpered.
(A/N – ok I know that was sad but I just had to have a little more hate in the story. I am a sap, but happiness is just so much happier if it comes after a long fight with people you love. Don't you agree?)
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(Rehearsal the next day in an empty classroom.)
"Black, for the fifth time today, you are acting, which means using emotion so try putting some emotion into your damn words!" Lily screamed.
Everyone stared at 'James'; James never ever called Sirius, Black.
"You know what? I am through with this stupid play!" Sirius screamed and threw the flower prop he had been holding at Lily. He stomped out of the room and slammed the door shut behind him.
Lily was shaking with rage. "I give up, I hate this stupid play!" she screamed and left the room as well, only to be followed by James.
Once they were out of earshot James grabbed lily by the shoulders and stopped her from walking. "Lily, you really have to calm down. I am sorry about what Sirius said to you."
"I am not angry that he said it," Lily said as she slipped down to the floor. "It is that it's true." Lily covered her face and sobbed into her hands.
James gently wrapped his arms around 'himself' and patted lily on the back, "Sirius just has anger problems, he didn't mean it. You aren't a slut, Lily."
"But I am! Everything he said was true," Lily said covering her face once again.
James would have smiled if it weren't under these circumstances; Lily had just basically admitted that she was in love with him.
"Lily, just calm down. It is ok," James said pulling her into a hug.
She pushed him away, "James, it is not ok. What do you not see?"
"I see everything, Lily. You are just over reacting," James said.
"I am not over reacting! I know perfectly well how I feel James Potter! I just wish I would disappear," Lily sobbed.
"Be careful what you wish for, Lily," James warned her.
"Just go away James, it's not like you care," Lily said and shoved him away.
James put his hands on either side of Lily's face and turned her face up to him, until her eyes were looking directly into his, "Don't you ever say I don't care about you Lily, don't you ever say that again." And then with that James got up and walked away, leaving lily to sob in piece.
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(Next day, rehearsal, in another empty classroom.)
By the next day Lily had gotten over being so upset, but she was still angry with Sirius, Sirius was still angry with her, James was still pissed off at Sirius, Michelle was still avoiding Sirius, Sirius was still depressed over Michelle and James, Becka and Remus were just being neutral and James was always quiet around Lily because he never knew what to say to her now.
"Ok, is everyone here and accounted for?" James asked the group of people gathered in the room.
"Everyone, but Sirius," Lily answered.
James stomped his foot down with annoyance, "Excuse for a minute. You can start practice without me." And then James left the room.
James made his way to the astronomy tower, where he knew Sirius liked to sit when he was upset. James silently climbed the stairs and then knocked on the closed door.
"Come in," he heard Sirius say.
James entered the room and made his way over to Sirius who sat on a bench. James sat down besides his best mate.
"What do you want, James?" Sirius asked, without looking at James.
"Sirius, what is wrong. I know that I shouldn't have been so pissed off at you, but you were really out of line, Padfoot," James said, wondering if using the infamous nickname would cheer Sirius up a bit.
"I am just worried Prongs," Sirius said, turning to face James. "It's just that you are head over heals after her and look how she treats you. I hate to see you being used. Lily Evans is just such a mental case."
"I can take care of myself mate. Lily and me, we just have like an unspoken bond. It is just there below the surface. She will come to realize it eventually," James said, unsure of how long he would have to wait.
"I can't stand what she has done to you, though," Sirius complained, his eyes full of anger because of what James had gone through.
"Sirius, you just need to relax," James told his friend.
"I know, but now I have ruined everything. I completely ruined the play, Michelle hates me, Lily is probably never going to speak to me again not that, that would be a bad thing, but at least you don't hate me," Sirius said looking down at his lap.
"Michelle doesn't hate you. She is just angry. All you have to do is use that Sirius charm you have about you," James said grinning.
"I think I need to rely on something a little more stable," Sirius said as he tried to smile.
"Mate, I know just the thing that you need," James said grinning.
"What?" Sirius asked, raising his eyebrow.
"Food," James said grinning and the two left the astronomy tower to go to the kitchen.
They quickly made there way to the kitchen and were greeted by Nilly and Willia, their two favorite house elves.
"Master Black, sir, I see you have brought a guest. Is this naught the Lily Evans Master Potter is always talking about? What can Nilly get for you?" Nilly said looking up with big eager eyes.
"Yes sir, what can we do to be of service?" Willia said, standing next to her friend.
"A bowl of cookie dough ice cream please," James said plopping himself down on a bench.
"Give me some mint chocolate chip and five of your famous brownies," Sirius said grinning and sat down next to James.
"Nilly will be right back sir," Nilly said leaving the two with Willia.
"Is there anything else you desire?" asked Willia.
"No thanks, Willia. We are fine for now," Sirius said.
"Very good sir, very good. Call Willia if you need anything," Willia said and left the room.
"It is good to be back," James said, grinning as he relaxed on the chair.
"What are you talking about? I was here yesterday," Sirius said, grinning as well.
James chuckled as Nilly showed up with their ice cream and Sirius' brownies.
"Here you are Master Black and Miss Lily Evans," Nilly said and left the room once again.
"God, do I love these brownies," Sirius said, shoving one in his mouth.
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(Back in the classroom where the play is being rehearsed.)
"When are they going to get back here? There are only a few more days until the play," Lily said as she paced.
"James calm down before you wear holes into your shoes," Frank said as he put a comforting hand on 'James'' shoulder.
"They should have been back by now," Lily said, as she continued to pace.
"They will get back soon enough," Remus said.
"And when they do, we need to have a group meeting, which means play rehearsal is over for today. You are all dismissed," Remus said and motioned for everyone to leave, but Michelle, Becka and 'James'.
"Remus what are you doing? We still have to practice, with or without Sirius and 'Lily'," Lily said, but it was too late because everyone had already left the room.
"Have fun rounding up the actors," Remus sniggered.
"Oh shut up Remus, she doesn't need you bothering he also," Becka said as she sat down on Remus' lap and Lily stuck her tongue out at Remus.
"I am just trying to have a little fun," Remus said and started pouted.
"Give me a break. I am your girlfriend not a nursemaid," Becka said.
"Enough of this," Lily said. "We are just going to have to go and find Sirius and James ourselves."
Michelle looked sheepish.
"Michelle, honey, you are going to be fine," Becka said as she walked over to Michelle and gave her a small hug.
The group of four then left the deserted classroom and with Remus' advice, headed straight for the kitchens.
As they had all expected, when they arrived in the kitchens, Sirius and James were shoving their faces with ice cream.
Before anyone could say anything, Sirius stood up, "Lily I would just like you to know that I am sorry that I let my anger get the best of me. I didn't mean what I said. I was just worried about James."
Lily had wanted to slap Sirius at first, but after he had apologized, she was too gob smacked to do or rather say anything.
"Could I get an, 'I accept you apology Sirius?'" Sirius asked waving his hand in front of Lily's face.
Lily shook out of being surprised and pulled Sirius into a hug.
"Umm?" Sirius said rather confused.
"I accept your apology," Lily said, letting him go. She then walked around him and sat down at his seat. She dug his spoon into his ice cream and started eating it. "I have to say, your ice cream is rather delicious Sirius," Lily announced and they all started laughing.
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Author's note – ok I know that chapter wasn't very exciting and I promise that Michelle and Sirius will get back together and don't worry because soon Josh shall be gone…forever…muahahaha!! But no there will be no homicide. Lol.
Review thanks:
g.c. Smores – Lol, yeah I was thinking about that, but I decided that Sirius is just so devious like puck and puck is just such an amazing character that causes so much mischievous. Lol. I am very glad that you liked it.
Brilover – Lol. Yes I do like Gilmore Girls, but actually I stole the idea from this amazing book I read called, "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 and 3/4." It is like the greatest book ever. Ahh yes the evil Josh, he will spontaneously combust in a few weeks. Lol.
Scaryfreak419 – I am glad that you love it. I just had to have them start flirting because it is so fun to flirt. Lol. I suck at flirting though. :) I hope this update was soon enough.
SEcReTaGeNtSpYgUrL – Lol. Lily is very clueless. I am glad that you liked the chapter and I am honored that you said I am almost as good as j.k. Rowling. Big grin and don't worry little crap head Joshy will be gone very soon…very soon indeed. Grins deviously
Freakin-person – ok thanks for the clear up because I was all like clea? Hmm…I wonder who that is. Lol yeah you are right, I would definitely not be there when a werewolf transforms. Lol, yes very innocent indeed. Lol, yes sisters are irritating.
Born2driveat16 – I know I cannot wait until the play either! Lol. I am getting excited about my own story…crazy me.
-Heh, heh me
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