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Two Weeks – Chapter Four
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"You did what?" Sirius asked in a shrill tone, "You mean to tell me you met Lily Evans, who might I add you've been obsessed with since first year—"
"I have not been obsessed!"
"And," Sirius continued as though James hadn't said anything, "You just dump her because you found out she wants you're money!"
James snorted, "You say that like its no big deal."
"It isn't!"
"Sirius…" James began.
"No, listen to me, you're not going to mope around here like some silly school boy. You're going to do this right."
"What do you mean?" James asked suspiciously.
"Play the game."
"I don't und---NO. I am not sinking to that level Sirius Black!"
Sirius shook his head, a kind of mad determination in his eyes, "You want to be with her don't you?"
"Not if I have to pay her!"
"Yes or no James." Sirius said firmly.
"Fine, yes."
"Right, here's what you're going to do."
James sighed outwardly, "Sirius you're plans never work."
"Stop doubting me," Sirius said in an offhanded tone, "You're going to meet up with Lily again, and this time you're going to be a complete gentleman, except for one thing."
"What's that?"
"You're not paying for anything. Even if it kills you, make her pay for everything, and don't sleep with her."
"What?" James almost shouted.
"Gold diggers sleep with men to get more money, it makes them feel like they have more power over their victim. And you'd loose your head if you slept with her." Sirius said honestly.
James chose not to respond.
"So what do you think?"
"Fine."
"You'll do it?" Sirius asked, mildly surprised.
James closed his eyes. He wanted to see Lily so badly it hurt. And he wanted to make her pay for hurting him.
"Yes, I think I will."
"Great! Why don't you come to my game and after we'll search out dearest Lily?" Sirius suggested.
James shrugged, "Why not? I haven't seen a Quidditch game in a while."
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"So what are you doing today?" Carina asked me.
"At the moment I'm trying to finish reading this book, what are you doing?" I answered haughtily.
"Well, Sirius is having a game today, he invited me you know."
"Did he?" I asked carelessly.
"Yes, and James is coming too, so I suggest you start getting ready."
"What?" I gasped, putting my book down, "why didn't you tell me sooner?"
"Because you were reading."
I suppressed an angry reply and instead chose to take Carina's advice and get ready.
The Quidditch arena was in some deserted forest, cleared out to make an arena, but to any muggle it looked like it always had, with of course, a charm that made them suddenly remember an appointment of some sort.
The stands were filled with hundreds of witches and wizards from around the world.
"Where are we sitting?" I yelled over the loud commotion.
"In the top box." Carina answered calmly.
"How did you manage to get such good seats?" I asked in surprise.
"Connections."
"Right," I muttered as I trailed after her up the endless stairs.
Suddenly I stopped, ignoring the curses of those who had walked into me. James sat there in one of the boxes, seeming to search the field with a kind of dignified grace.
Nervousness fluttered into my stomach, unsettling me. After our last confrontation I was slightly nervous to see him again to say the least. I was also very unprepared, which was very unusual. I was always prepared. It was part of the game. I practiced what would happen on our dates so I would be prepared for anything.
I would be okay, I mean, I had had tons of practice, so there was really nothing James could do that I wouldn't already be prepared for.
With this newfound confidence I walked into the box, ignoring the odd look Carina was giving me.
"Hello Lily." James gentle voice cut into my thoughts. I was startled to say the least. In fact I miss-stepped and in one motion suddenly found myself sprawled out on the ground.
I could hear the strangled noises Carina was making in the back of her throat, and I could hear the sniggers of the people around me, but when James kneeled down from his chair and helped me into mine, all was forgotten.
"You know, it seems like every time I see you I'm always looking down." He joked playfully.
I forced myself to laugh, while trying to ignore the heat that was crawling into my cheeks.
"Listen Lily, about yesterday…"
"I'm sorry." I interrupted quickly, "I didn't mean it to sound like I was after you're money. I want us to be friends."
James face softened visibly, "I'd like that."
"I'm glad."
"Me too."
I couldn't help but smile at him, causing him to smile as well.
"So is Sirius any good?" I asked out of the blue.
"He likes to think so."
"Do you go to his games often?" I asked, trying to make conversation.
"Are you bored?" James asked in an amused tone.
"Maybe just a bit," I admitted, "Quidditch was never really my thing."
"I remember that." James chuckled.
"You're not referring to that time in 6th year are you?" I asked wincing.
"Oh yes, I tried everything imaginable to get you to come to my first game as Quidditch captain." James laughed.
"You were so embarrassing." Lily groaned, "Remember when you stood up in the middle of dinner and begged me to come in front of everyone."
"I almost had you that time." James insisted.
"Hardly, don't you remember how I responded?"
"Something along the lines of, 'I hate you James Potter!'" James said, adjusting his voice to more high pitched.
"Yep, and don't forget the day after that."
"Oh yes, when I paid all those people to stop you in the hallway and tell you to go to the Quidditch game. That time cost me a fortune." He said wistfully.
"Was it worth it?" I asked, unable to hide my curiosity.
"Of course, you came didn't you?"
"I figured I would go with what dignity I had left." I joked lightly.
"Best game we ever had." He said brightly.
"Was it really? That's a bit pathetic isn't it?" I grinned playfully.
"Ouch." He said wincing to prove his point.
"I miss Hogwarts."
"I had some of the best times of my life there, oddly enough, most of them have you in them." James chuckled.
"Your just a hopeless romantic aren't you? All the good memories I had of you involved a well placed hex."
"Kind of like that glue one that made us stick together for an entire week?"
"I said well placed. That one went horribly wrong, I meant to stick you to the wall, not me."
"Just admit it, you enjoyed it."
"Oh yes, I absolutely loved sleeping in the boys dormitories." I muttered sarcastically.
"Its not my fault we couldn't get into the girls dorms." James shrugged, "Besides, who had to listen to all that girlish gossip? Now that was traumatizing."
"Especially since most of it involved you and Sirius." I couldn't help but laugh, "And you seemed to get into it after a while. I remember you correcting Rita about the fact that Davis had broken up with Alice."
"That girl had all her facts wrong." James snorted.
"She always did love spreading rumors." I said shaking my head.
"Lily, I'm glad we're finally getting along." James smiled.
"Me too, you've grown up a lot."
I smiled once more at James before turning my attention onto the game. I couldn't help but enjoy resurrecting old memories wit him. It was fun.
But I wouldn't let it interfere with the game.
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