The conversation shifted to stupid rambling about how hot Caragh looked in muggle clothes. The shop was noisey. Lily could here people's conversations that ment nothing to her over the laughter that hit Caragh and Sirius like a tornato. James couldn't stand it anymore.
"Err...I'll be right back." He got up and made his way to the bathroom.
Lily rolled her eyes as she moved out of James's way. There was something different about him this year and it made Lily feel very uneasy. She gazed at Lupin, blinking back wonder. How did someone so...calm and nice end up running around with this pack? Lupin caught her eye. Lily smiled.
"Hi, how are you?"
Lupin looked fabbergasted, his mouth slightly open.
"Err...I'm fine, thanks. Just reading...you know, to help me get ready for school."
Lily laughed. She could relate.
"I know, my mind seems like it's mush whenever I come back from the summer. It's like I forget everything during the summer."
Lupin smiled, his dark blue eyes twinkled. This was the first time Lily didn't see him so sad. She smiled even bigger.
"Err...so how do you like being Headgirl?" asked Lupin, leaning in.
"I like it, but I'm scared. I mean there's alot of responsibilities that come with it. Are you Headboy?"
"No, I am." exclaimed James, butting into the conversation as he sat back down.
Lily's heart sank. No...it can't be...
"Oh?" she asked, showing no emotion.
James smirked. He obviously gained his posier in the bathroom.
Lupin coughed, going back to his book. Lily looked at him and frowned.
"Yeah, I found out yesterday." said James, leaning back into the wooden chair.
Lily wasn't listening. She just realized that Caragh and Sirius had left.
"Where is Caragh and Black?"
James and Lupin looked around.
"Oh they went outside," said Peter, speaking for the first time.
"Why?" asked Lily, dread filling her heart.
"Probably to snog," said James, smiling at Lily.